Arts Calendar
Auditions
“Dearly Departed” – Lake City Playhouse, Monday-Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., The Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 667-1323
“The Princess and the Pea” – Missoula Children’s Theatre, Feb. 28, 4 p.m., Moscow High School auditorium, 402 E. Fifth St., Moscow, Idaho. No experience necessary. (406) 728-1911, (208) 883-3267
“The Dancers” and “The Actor” – North Idaho College is holding auditions for the spring production of two one-act plays, Feb. 28 and March 1, 7 p.m. in Boswell Hall, Schuler Performing Arts Center, 1000 W. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Available are approximately 15 parts with characters ranging in age from late teens to 40s. Auditioners are expected to read cold from the script. (208) 769-3220
“Urinetown” – Lake City Playhouse, March 14-15, 6:30 p.m., The Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 667-1323
“The Full Monty” – Auditions at Spokane Civic Theatre, March 21-22, 6:30 p.m. at the Firth J. Chew Studio Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. Needed: seven women, one boy, nine men and an ensemble of five men and three women. This production will contain adult language and situations as well as partial nudity and is intended for mature audiences. (509) 325-2507, www.spokanecivictheatre.com
Classes and workshops
The Art Coop Classes – Microscope Slide Character Pin: Today, 1-3 p.m., $30. Fused Glass Shamrocks: Friday, 6-8 p.m., $35. Wild Woman Pin: Wednesday, 1-3 p.m., $25. Fused Glass Bracelet, Pendant, and Earrings: Feb. 27, 1-3 p.m., $40. All supplies provided. Classes are held at a private studio, 4225 N. G St. (509) 327-3726, www.theartcoop.net
Drawing Methods with Andrea Turnbough – Learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. For ages 8-12. Held Friday, 4 p.m., at 809 W. Garland Ave. Cost is $12; preregistration required by today. (509) 325-3001, tinmanartworks@yahoo.com, www.tinmantoo.com
“Etching on Plexiglass – A Printmaking Technique” – Class for students ages 10 and older, taught by Laurel Macdonald. Students work from drawings or photographs they bring and learn etching without using chemicals or acids. Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. Cost is $17. Preregistration required by today; class size limited to 12 students. (509) 229-3414, www.artisanbarn.org
Art Time! – Classes for children ages 4-7, Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. at Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. Each week will feature a different project. Cost is $10; preregistration required by calling (509) 325-3001. www.tinmantoo.com, tinmanartworks@yahoo.com
Fiber Art Workshop – For teenagers and adults. Create a landscape using fabric, ready to be matted and framed. Feb. 26, 1-5 p.m. at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. Cost is $22 (see website for list of materials students must bring). Class size is limited to 10 students. Preregistration required by Feb. 24. (509) 229-3414, www.artisanbarn.org
Learn to Tat – For ages 12 and older. An introduction to the basics of tatting is taught by members of the Shuttlebirds Tatting Guild. Two-week class is held Feb. 26 and March 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at Hancock Fabrics, 15530 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley. Free; preregistration required by Feb. 24. (509) 489-2618, shuttlebirds@yahoo.com, www.shuttlebirds.com
Handmade Raku Tiles Workshop with Liz Bishop – For adults 16 and older. Three-session workshop covers designing, constructing and glazing tiles for raku firing. March 5, 12, and 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $85 plus a $25 lab fee. E-mail Karen.kaiser@northwestmuseum.org for location and more information.
Engaging the Artist Way – Students work through a provocative and inspiring book in this opportunity to grow as spiritual and creative individuals. Two six-week sessions, Saturdays, March 5-April 2 or May 7-June 25, 9:30-11 a.m. at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. Cost is $10 per session or $55 per series. (509) 483-6495, ext. 133; www.sjfconline.org
Acrylic Painting with Jeannie Cox – March 10, 1 p.m. at NEWAArts Gallery, 130 S. Main St., Colville. Cost is $52. (509) 685-9000, colvillearts@gmail.com, www.newaarts.org
Sculpture Workshop – Two-day workshop will cover the basics of sculpture and provide all the tools and materials. Students will gain an understanding of how armatures are built and clay is applied, shaped and detailed by watching demonstrations and doing hands-on work. Beginners will work on a simple form, more experienced students may elect to do a more detailed piece. Each student receives a set of 12 tools to keep. March 19-20, Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. Cost is $132; preregistration required by Feb. 28. www.artisanbarn.org, (509) 229-3414
Meetings
Fabrications Quilt Artist Guild – Judi Conroy shares silk and wool fabric and scarves, plus pictures from a trip to Pakistan. Today, 6-8 p.m., Sew Uniquely You, 10220 N. Nevada St. Open to all interested in fiber art; bring a snack to share. (509) 467-8210
Idaho Writers League – Coeur d’Alene Chapter – Writers of all genres, teens through seniors, meet to exchange ideas and learn how to improve their craft. Today, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Road. Visitors welcome. (208) 762-0976
Riverridge Art Association – New members welcome. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. at Spokane Art Supply, 1303 N. Monroe St. (509) 465-0369
Call for artists
Chase Gallery All Media Juried Art Show – May 5-June 24 at the gallery in the lower level of City Hall, 808 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Prospectus can be found at www.callforentry.org. Submission fee is $30; registration deadline is March 18, 5 p.m. (509) 625-6050, kmobley@spokanecity.org
Art on the Green Poster Design Contest – The Citizen’s Council for the Arts invites artists to enter the poster contest for this year’s event. Entry deadline is March 21. Entries should be submitted to: Citizens Council for the Arts, in care of Law Offices of Flammia and Solomon, 317 Wallace Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814; or to: Citizens Council for the Arts, Harding Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814. For more details and entry guidelines, see www.artonthegreen.org. (208) 667-8346
2011 Moscow Farmers Market Craft Jury – A jury committee will screen all new and previous craft vendors on March 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Applications are due by March 23. (208) 883-7036, dscallorn@ci.moscow.id.us, www.moscow.id.us/art/fm/index.aspx
Artists Loose on the Palouse – Seeking artists and crafters for the fifth annual arts and crafts fair held July 22-24. Call (509) 747-6294 or visit www.onsacredgrounds.com for more information.
Washington State Kaleidoscope Festival – Spokane Civic Theatre is hosting the 2011 AACTFest competitions March 11-13 and looking for volunteers to work as timers, hospitality/greeters/green room, backstage crew, ushers/hosts/house managers. E-mail cheryl@spokanecivictheatre.com.
Deadline to submit items is noon on the Friday before publication. Send information to Libby Fisher, Arts Calendar, Features Dept., P.O. Box 2160, Spokane, WA 99210 or e-mail to libbyf@spokesman.com.