Arts calendar

Auditions

“The Dixie Swim Club” - Pend Oreille Players Association, Monday-Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. Needed: five women appearing age 40 or older. (509) 447-0706, www.pendoreilleplayers.org

Classes and workshops

The Art Coop Classes – Fused Glass Jewelry: Today, 6-8 p.m., or July 24, 1-3 p.m., $35-$40. Microscope Slide Character Pin: Friday, 6-9 p.m., $45. Wooden Assemblage: Monday-Tuesday, 6-9 p.m., two-part class is $40. Mosaic Birdbath (12-inch): Wednesday-July 14, 6-9 p.m., $45. Mosaic Birdbath (16-inch): Wednesday-July 15, 6-9 p.m., $70. Sun Dyeing (Two Silk Scarves): July 17 or July 30, 1-3 p.m., $30. Mosaic Bowling Ball/Boulder: July 18-20, 6-9 p.m. $70. Wire Nest Necklace: July 26, 6-8 p.m., $25. Hanging Yard Art: July 29, 6-8 p.m., $25. Classes are held at a private home studio, 4225 N. “G” St. All supplies provided. (509) 327-3726, www.theartcoop.net

Summer Art Classes for Seniors – Multimedia – Painting Sunsets: Paint several sunsets and stage the land in a low light that looks inviting. Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave., or July 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Holman Gardens, 12912 E. 12th Ave. $15 for either class. Oil/Acrylics Oregon Coastline: Bring a reference or use the instructor’s. Saturdays, July 9 and 16, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, Room 155, $24. Drawing Still Life Objects: Choose from many objects in class and practice getting the shading right. July 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, $15. Watercolor Loose and Juicy Florals: Learn multiple action techniques to make floral paintings. July 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, $15. Oil Painting: Learn different techniques for painting with oil. Complete at least one painting. Mondays, July 25-Aug. 15, 1-4 p.m., Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St., $27. (509) 279-6027

Holy Names Music Center’s Adult Chamber Music Weekend - Small and large ensembles will work on listening skills and score reading; open to strings, winds and piano. Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 3910 W. Custer Drive. $120; call to register. (509) 326-9516

Julyamsh Vision Seekers Youth Art Workshop - Classes include Mixed Media, Sculpting with Soapstone and Beadwork. For ages 10-14. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. Cost is $30, includes lunch (turkey or ham sandwich). Preregistration required. (208) 457-8950, www.thejacklincenter.org, art@thejacklincenter.org

Terry Lee Painting Demonstration - An opportunity to watch the painter/sculptor paint and visit with him about his work. Sponsored by the Coeur d’Alene Art Assocation. Saturday, 1-4 p.m., St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 501 E. Wallace Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $10/at the door. Call (208) 676-9132 for information or reservations.

Alter This: An Altered Book Workshop - Recycle old books into works of art, for kids in fourth grade or older. Saturday, 1 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley; or July 30, 1 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free; materials provided. Spokane Valley Library, (509) 893-8400; North Spokane Library, (509) 893-8350; www.scld.org/adult_summer_reading/literary_ series.asp

Free Form Clay Vessel with Liz Bishop - Class on the beginning stages of hand building teaches how to use coils, balls and little slabs to create the free-form vessel. For ages 8-12. Monday, 11 a.m.; students can paint their finished project July 18, 11 a.m.-noon, at Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. Cost is $22. (509) 325-3001, tinmanartworks@gmail.com, www.tinmantoo.com

Spokane Civic Theatre Summer Camps – One-Week Camps: For students entering grades 3-6. “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” Monday-July 15; “Narnia: Prince Caspian,” July 18-22; “Harry Potter: On the Hogwarts Express,” July 25-29; “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King,” Aug. 1-5. Morning sessions are 9-11 a.m., afternoon sessions are 1-3 p.m.; cost is $115 for either session ($230 for both). Elementary Set Making: For youth entering grades 3-6. Weeklong classes are held Monday-Friday, through Aug. 5, $65/week. Drama Camp: For grades 7-12. Two-week class is held Monday-Friday, July 11-22, 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m.; $195 for either morning or afternoon session. Back-to-School Session: For grades K-2. Monday-Friday, Aug. 8-12, 10:30-11:15 a.m., $80. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. Preregistration requested but not required. (509) 325-2507, ext. 406; academy@spokanecivictheatre.com

The Lion’s Share Summer Drama Camp – “Harry Potter” Camp: Focuses on “The Sorcerer’s Stone,” campers play drama games, do art projects and rehearse for a concluding workshop performance. Monday-July 14, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., The Lion’s Share, 1627 N. Atlantic St. Cost is $100, includes snacks, art supplies and the concluding performance. (509) 327-1113, www.lionaround.org

Jazz Factory Summer Camp - Three-day workshop will teach beginners how to improvise through intuition, listening and a brief overview of jazz history, while more advanced musicians will learn the art of musical conversation and study various aspects of jazz language and history. Monday-Wednesday or Aug. 8-10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. Cost is $225. (509) 326-9516

Draw and Journal Animals - For ages 9-15. Learn about regional wildlife while drawing with author/illustrator Carol Muzik, who teaches simple techniques using pen and pencil and helps create a wildlife journal to record sketches and observations. Tuesday-July 14, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. Cost is $30. (208) 676-9132, yrbenz@frontier.com

Young Writers Camp - Class for kids ages 10-15 who like to journal, regardless of skill level. Students explore free-writing, poetry, nature observations, autobiographical sketches and short story development with professional business writer Jolie Bazler. Tuesday-July 14, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. $30. (208) 676-9132, yrbenz@frontier.com

Summer Arts Program For Youth - For ages 3-15, sponsored by the Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission, Tuesday-July 14, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. Cost is $30 for the three-day, two-hour class and includes supplies. Class listings and registration forms are available at www.cdaid.org, by emailing yrbenz@frontier.com or by calling (208) 676-9132.

Let’s Paint with Tresia Oosting - Sculpture and mixed media painting classes for children ages 4-7. Each week will feature a different project. Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. at Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. $10; preregistration required by calling (509) 325-3001, www.tinmantoo.com, tinmanartworks@gmail.com

Wood Turning Class - Workshop for experienced wood turners on making lidded containers. July 16, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. Cost is $115, includes all materials and use of a power lathe. Preregistration required by Sunday. (509) 229-3414, www.artisanbarn.org

Silk Scarf Painting Class - Begin and complete a scarf. No experience required. July 19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., The Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. Cost is $100; bring your own brushes, other materials provided. Space is limited, reservations are requested. (208) 457-8950

Christian Youth Theater Camps – Junior and Bitty Camps - Weeklong summer camps for ages 5-13 are held through Aug. 12 at Lake City Community Church, 6000 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. Workshops include voice, dance and drama. Cost is $160 for ages 7-13 and $95 for ages 5-6 (includes a T-shirt and pizza on Friday). Teen Camps - July 25-29. Theme is “Wow! (World of A.L. Webber).” Workshops are led by local theater artists. Held at Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. Cost is $175 (includes T-shirt and pizza). (208) 765-8600, www.cytnorthidaho.com

Meetings

The Spokane Novelists Group - Writers support/critique group, open to anyone with an interest in writing fiction. Participants should bring five to 10 pages to read aloud and six to eight copies for others to read along and critique. Saturday, noon, Spokane County Library, Otis Orchards Branch, 22324 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. (509) 590-7316

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. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-noon at the Jewett House, 1501 Lakeshore Drive, Coeur d’Alene. Visitors welcome. (208) 762-0976

Call for artists

Artists Loose on the Palouse - Seeking photographers, painters, sculptors, fiber artists, multimedia artisans and crafters (sewing, jewelry, clothing) for the fifth annual arts and crafts fair July 22-24. Applications available at www.onsacredgrounds.com or at On Sacred Grounds: Art and Book Gallery, 12212 E. Palouse Highway. (509) 747-6294

Millwood Daze Art Festival - Fine artists and crafters are invited to enter their work in the second annual festival Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. A $75 booth fee must accompany all submissions. Art must be appropriate for the general public; submit five photos that best represent the artwork you intend to have in your booth. Entries will be notified of their acceptance. (509) 927-2222, (509) 863-8485

Call for nominations

City of Spokane Arts Awards - The 20th Annual Arts Awards will be presented in six categories including Individual Artist; Arts Organization; Arts in Education; Individual Benefactor; Business Benefactor; and Arts Community Leadership. Nomination forms are available online at www.spokanearts.org/awards.aspx. Submission deadline is Aug. 12. (509) 625-6050