Arts calendar

Classes and workshops

Festival Dance Workshops – For ages 3 to adult. Workshops include Acting, Princess Ballet, Mommy and Me, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Celtic and more. Through Aug. 7, University of Idaho Physical Education Dance Studio, 1060 Rayburn St., Moscow, Idaho. Call (208) 883-3267.

Sumi-e and Japanese Calligraphy Classes – Thursdays through Aug. 13, 10 a.m.-noon at Spokane Art Supply, 1303 N. Monroe St., or 6-8 p.m. at Spokane Art Supply, 14401 E. Sprague Ave. Cost is $15 per class. Call (509) 327-6622 for morning classes or (509) 892-0353 for evening classes.

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn Classes – For ages 7-14. Thursdays through Aug. 13, 1-3:30 p.m., at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. Cost is $20; preregistration required. Visit www.artisanbarn.org or call (509) 229-3414.

Summer Music Workshops – Hosted by Family School of Music. Children and adults are invited to experiment with a variety of instruments while learning basic music theory and skills. Today, Tuesday and July 23, 28 and 30, 2-4 p.m., Cornerstone Christian Academy, 1801 E. 29th Ave. Free; for more information or to register, visit www.familyschoolofmusic.com.

Huckleberry Workshops at The Lake City Playhouse – For ages 5-18. A showcase performance will follow at the end of the session. Monday-July 31, weekdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $225 per session. (208) 667-1323

Christian Youth Theater-North Idaho Summer Camps – Teen camp participants Monday-Friday will perform highlights from “Grease.” Junior camps (ages 7-12) and Bitty’s camps (ages 5-6), July 27-31, will perform a musical revue of the last century called “America’s Most Wanted Kids.” Prices range from $90-$175. Call (208) 765-8600 or visit www.cytnorthidaho.com.

The Art Coop Classes – 3-D Wooden Shapes Wall Hanging – Monday-Thursday. Mosaics: Bowling Ball, Terra Cotta Platter, Boulder – July 27-30. Classes are held at 4225 N. “G” St. Open studio format; no registration required, participants may stop by when they have time. Cost is $10 per hour, studio time plus supplies. Special Workshop: Cement Leaves – three-part class, use leaves from hosta, cabbage and rhubarb to make birdbaths, stepping stones or wall hangings, July 25, 1-3 p.m.; July 27, 6-9 p.m.; final class will be in August. Cost is $70; preregistration required. Call (509) 327-3726 or visit www.theartcoop.net.

Adult Improv Classes – Beginning level classes, Tuesdays through Aug. 25, 7-9 p.m., at The Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. Cost is $25 per class. Call (509) 747-7045, e-mail improvclasses@bluedoortheatre .com, or visit www.bluedoortheatre.com to register and for more information.

Card Making Classes – Participants will create four different cards at each session. Wednesdays through Aug. 5, 6-8 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. Cost is $13 (includes materials); preregistration requested. Call (509) 688-0300.

Dance and Theater Performance Class - For ages 3-7. Learn basic dance and theater skills set to Broadway tunes and popular music. Runs for six weeks beginning next Thursday. 1-2 p.m., The Woman’s Club, 1428 W. Ninth Ave. $69; registration required. (509) 625-6200.

Holy Names Music Center Summer Camps – Guitar Camp – For all ages, July 27-31. Rock, jazz, fingerstyle and classical seminars by masters in each category. Students may bring either acoustic or electric guitars (small battery amplifiers only) or simply observe. Cost is $50 per session (fifth class is free after four paid sessions). Young Voices Sing – For ages 8-13, Aug. 3-5. Basic singing technique and voice care to build confidence and know-how. Cost is $60. Cello Camp – For all ages, Aug. 24-26. Experience the literature for cello ensemble and develop performance skills. Cost is $120. Early registration recommended. Call (509) 326-9516 or visit www.hnmc.org.

Art on the Edge Youth Classes – Painting with Kyle Paliotto – July 28-29, 1-3 p.m., AOE Studio. Pottery Workshop – For elementary students. Aug. 4-6, 1-3 p.m., AOE Studio. Early registration recommended. Call (208) 676-0917 or e-mail aoedirector@gmail.com.

Poetry Workshop – “Strong Measures and Nonce Sense: An Exaltation of Forms in Poetry.” July 31, 5-9 p.m. and Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Lost Horse Studio, 105 Lost Horse Lane, Sandpoint. Cost is $125, includes dinner on Friday and lunch on Saturday. Register by Monday. Call (208) 255-4410 or e-mail losthorsepress@mindspring.com to register and for more information.

Canvas Staining Class for Adults – Class will focus on historical context of canvas staining, beginning techniques and skills needed. Aug. 1, 10 a.m.-noon (students may stay longer to work on their projects), at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. Cost is $35, includes some materials. Preregistration required by Monday. Call (509) 229-3414 or visit www.artisanbarn.org.

Meetings

The Spokane Novelists Group – Writers support/critique group, open to anyone with an interest in writing fiction. Participants should bring 5-10 pages to read aloud and 6-8 copies for others to read along and critique. Saturday, noon, at Spokane County Library, Argonne Branch, 4322 N. Argonne Road. Call Steve at (509) 590-7316.

Call for artists

Spokane Valley Arts Council Artist Showcase Auction – Seeking artists to submit works for jury in the third annual event. New works in all media by professional artists will be considered. Up to three items may be submitted and must be delivered to CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Room 109, Spokane Valley on Saturday from 8-11 a.m. Call (509) 671-3389, (509) 924-5009 or (509) 924-6560.

Call for nominations

2009 City of Spokane Arts Awards – Open call for nominations. Awards will be presented in six categories at the Spokane City Council meeting of Oct. 5. Forms are available at www.spokanearts.org /awards.aspx or at the Chase Gallery, lower level of City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Nominations can also be completed at http:// spokanearts.spokanetonight.com. Deadline is Aug. 7.

Call for musicians

Artists Loose on the Palouse – Seeking amateur accordion, harmonica or ukulele players to participate in a talent show during the July 25 event. Prizes will be awarded. Call Elaine at (509) 747-6294.