Classes and workshops

Encaustics Workshop at the Dahmen Barn – Ages 15 and older. Oct. 4, 10 a.m-2:30 p.m. $66/per person. Registration is required by Oct. 3. Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. To register and for information, visit www.artisanbarn.org or call (509) 229-3414.

“Unleash the Beast” Creativity Workshop at the Dahmen Barn – Students will learn how to create an abstract painting, taught by local artist Christie Zeoli. Ages 14 and older. Oct. 11, 11 a.m-2:30 p.m. $45 per person. Registration is required by Oct. 5. Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. To register and for information, visit www.artisanbarn.org or call (509) 229-3414.

To register and for information, call (208) 883-7036, email dscallorn@ci.moscow.id.us or visit www.moscow.id.us/art/workshops.aspx.

Leatherworking Basics – Ages 16 years and older. Oct. 4, Cheney Library, 610 First St., (509) 893-8280; Oct. 11, Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Millwood, (509) 893-8260; Oct. 18, Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park, (509) 893-8300; Oct. 25, Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield, (509) 893-8320. All classes begin at 10 a.m. Free. Supplies provided. To register and for more information, call (509) 893-8205, email jbaker@scld.org or visit http://www.scld.org/.

Drawing Fundamentals – Participants will have an opportunity to learn the basics of drawing and the uses of line, shape, texture, value and form, using a variety of materials, including still life and photographs. Space is limited, registration required. Ages 16 years and older. Oct. 7, 14, 21 and 28 and Nov. 4 and 18, 6:30-8 p.m. Free, supplies provided. Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Millwood. To register and for more information, call (509) 893-8260, email jbaker@scld.org or visit http://www.scld.org/.

Social/Recreational and Education Activities for Adults with Disabilities – Classes offered include: wood shop, painting, ceramics, art and craft, reading and math, and computers. Held Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at Center Pointe, 1408 N. Washington St. Nominal fee applies. Open to ages 18-90. Call (509) 325-5451 or email centerpointe@qwestoffice.net for more information.

Let’s Paint with Tresia Oosting – Color mixing, drawing and painting classes for children ages 4-7. Each week will feature a different project. Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m., or Saturdays, 1-2 p.m., at Spokane Art School, 809 W. Garland Ave. $10; registration required. (509) 325-3001, www.spokaneartschool.net.

Learn How to Knit – Meets the first Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m.-noon, at Fairmount Memorial Park, 5200 W. Wellesley Ave., in the Sunset Chapel. Materials and instructions are provided. Call (509) 747-4029 for more information.

Meetings

A.R.T.S. Anonymous – For all artists who want to explore, expand and get support for their creativity, whether professional, amateur, beginning or still searching for arts expression. Held at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Free, donations accepted. Call (509) 280-0325 or email donnalynf@aol.com for meeting dates and more information.

Spirit of Spokane Chorus – Currently recruiting new members. Sweet Adeline chorus meets Tuesdays at 6:45 p.m., at Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. Visit www.spiritofspokanechorus.org for more information.

Coeur d’Alene Art Association Monthly General Meetings – Held the third Thursday of each month, 10 a.m., at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall, 501 E. Wallace Ave., Coeur d’Alene. No meeting in August or December. Visit www.coeurdaleneartassoc.org or call (208) 676-9132 for more information.

Weavers Group – Meets the second Wednesday of the month, 1-3:30 p.m., at Create Arts Center, 900 W. Fourth St., Newport, Wash. Judy Graham will instruct or assist anyone who would like to weave. Beginners welcome. Participants should bring their own loom. Call (509) 447-9277, visit www.createarts.org or email create@createarts.org for more information.

Writers Group – Held the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, 3 p.m., at Create Arts Center, 900 W. Fourth St., Newport, Wash. Group meets to share ideas, knowledge and expertise about writing. All levels of experience welcome. Call (509) 447-9277, visit www.createarts.org or email create@createarts.org for more information.

Call for artists

Moscow Arts Commission – The City of Moscow and the Moscow Arts Commission are seeking artists, ages 18 and older, to participate in the Third Street Gallery’s 30 • 30 • 30 art event. Jury applications are due by 5 p.m. on Oct. 6. For an application and further details, visit Moscow City Hall, 206 E. Third St., Moscow, or online at www.ci.moscow.id.us/records/Applications/ Gallery-Call-for-Artists.pdf.

Coeur d’Alene Art Grant Program – Three-year pilot program of the city of Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission seeks to widen arts and cultural participation and its expression. Program provides support from $500 up to $1,000 for projects, opportunities and events proposed by individuals, groups, organizations or communities of interest that offer a potential arts or cultural impact within the city of Coeur d’Alene. To apply for a grant, visit www.cdaid.org and click on “Public Art.” Call Steve Anthony at (208) 769-2249 for more information.

Moscow Arts Commission – The City of Moscow and the Moscow Arts Commission are seeking artists, ages 18 and older who live in the Northwest, to participate in Third Street Gallery’s upcoming exhibit, “Celebrating Wilderness: Art Celebrates Wilderness.” The exhibit celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act. Original work in all mediums may be submitted for consideration; wall pieces must be framed with a wire hanger. The deadline for submissions is Oct. 13, by 5 p.m. For an application and further details, visit Moscow City Hall, 206 E. Third St., Moscow, or online at www.ci.moscow.id.us/records/ Applications/Gallery-Call-for-Artists.pdf. For information call (208) 883-7036.