Arts Calendar

Classes and workshops

Painting with Friends – Wine Glass Painting: Paint wine glasses into beautiful flowers. Cost is $40/person and includes all art supplies: two wine glasses, paint, brushes, apron, step-by-step instruction, plus a glass of wine and small salad of your choice. For more information, visit www.paintingwithfriends wntp.com/classes.html or email paintingwithfriendswntp@gmail.com. June 10, 6 p.m. McClain’s Pizzeria, 10208 N. Division St.

Urban Art Co-op – Felted Vessel Workshop: Come explore the art of wet felting with Abbie Oscarson. Bring your imagination, your hands and a snack. All other materials will be provided. Register at www.urbanartcoop.org by clicking on the workshop tab. Questions about the workshop can be directed to registration@urbanartcoop.org. May 31, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Urban Art Co-op, 3017 N. Monroe St.

Open Figure Drawing Studio – The session will be uninstructed, and will be ongoing every Sunday, 5-8 p.m. Artists of all skill levels are welcome. You will be drawing the human figure, using live models. We will alternate male/female models weekly. These ongoing sessions are open to anyone 18 or older, (using nude models). Bring your own easel and supplies. East Sprague Art Gallery, 1812 E. Sprague Ave. Contact Daron at (208) 699-3072 with questions. $15 per class.

Northwest Museum of Art & Culture – Pottery Workshop for Beginners with Liz Burroughs: Burroughs will lead participants through the processes of throwing on the potter’s wheel and hand-building, and she’ll demonstrate a variety of decoration techniques. Students will make and take home two clay objects that have been glazed and fired. Wednesday, 11 a.m. $60 per class. Northwest Museum of Art & Culture, 2316 W. First Ave., (509) 456-3931. Exploration of Sculpture: In this three-part series students will learn, discuss and discover the differences between geometric and organic sculpture designs. Students will experiment in creating several different maquettes (a small preliminary model) in both geometric and organic designs while striving for a balance of interesting use of positive and negative space. After students select their best maquette they will create a final sculpture in plaster. Materials provided by instructor and included in cost of course. June 3, 10, 17. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $75. Northwest Museum of Art & Culture, 2316 W. First Ave., (509) 456-3931.

Artworks Spokane, Artworks Garland and Artworks CdA – Classes include chalk paint demos, technique workshops, including antiqued mirrors, cabinet rehab and painted glass tablescapes/wallscapes, style and color workshops, including coastal/lakeside/cottage style and modern retro style, embellishments and textures, including wood icing, Pinterest-inspired project workshops and three-day immersion workshops. All workshops are three hours long and cost $65. For workshop dates and locations, visit artworksspokane.com, artworksgarland.com or artworkscda.com.

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 Arc of Spokane, Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. Nominal fee applies. Open to ages 18 and older. Call (509) 325-5451 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.

Call for artists

Art on the Prairie Juried Art Show – Art on the Prairie was created in 2014 as a venue for local artists and hand-crafters to showcase and sell their artwork. The show is dedicated to bringing you the best artists that the Inland Northwest has to offer in an intimate and enjoyable show atmosphere. Carefully selected artists will inspire with their creativity. Application available at www.artontheprairiespokane.com (on the art show page). Apply by June 26. Moran Prairie Grange, 6106 S. Palouse Highway.

ArtCurrents Program – The City of Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission is seeking artists for its ArtCurrents Program. The program consists of sculptures on loan from artists around the country. Information packets are available at City Hall or online at www.cdaid.org. Artist proposals are due by 5 p.m. July 10. Artists with questions should contact Sean Holm, arts commission liaison, at (208) 676-7401.

Call for photographers

Annual Dahmen Barn Photography Invitational – All photographers are invited to enter photos of the Palouse taken in the past year. All photos will be displayed in the exhibit from June 7–28 and a people’s choice cash award of $150 will be given. Photos must be delivered no later than 4 p.m. May 31st. Call (509) 229-3414 or email shopatthebarn@lewiston.com for a prospectus and entry form. Artisans at Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown.

Call for musicians

New Horizons Orchestra – Adult beginner musicians are welcome. Orchestra meets Mondays, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., from September through May. Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. $40. (509) 481-1753.

Opportunity Presbyterian Church Handbell Choir – Seeking ringers for church choir. Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. For more information, call (509) 701-0495 or email stan@opportunitypresbyterian.org.