Western Writers plan June convention
Western Writers of America is hosting a convention June 14 through 18 at the Mirabeau Park Hotel in Spokane Valley. The complete convention package is $205 for members and $215 for nonmembers, and includes all panels, two business breakfasts, awards luncheon, Spur banquet, Books In Motion and Arbor Crest winery tour and Homestead Auction. The registration fee increases on Friday.
The group was founded to promote the literature of the American West, but has expanded to include historians and other nonfiction authors, young adult and romance writers, and writers interested in regional history.
For more information, call Carol Crigger at (509) 926-6793 or e-mail ckcww@aol.com.
Art at St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul of Spokane, 2901 E. Trent Ave., is carrying handmade artwork from Africa, India and Guatemala – countries where the national organization has missions.
The items include ceremonial masks, wood carvings, drums, blankets and other woven items, says spokesman Matthew Meeusen. All proceeds go directly to the artisans.
“If a good piece sells, that’s a year’s salary for them,” Meeusen says.
St. Vincent de Paul also is looking for local artists to hang their art for sale in its stores. For more information, call Meeusen at 535-2491.
Festival Dance seeks director
Festival Dance and Performing Arts Association in Moscow, Idaho, is seeking an executive director to manage its four dance schools, youth outreach program and Festival Dance performance series.
For complete announcements, including required qualifications, see www.festivaldance.org/ or contact Ingrid Mifflin at mifflin@wsu.edu or 335-1535.
Classes and workshops
•SS Cyril and Methodius Byzantine Catholic Church and St. Gregorios Syrian Orthodox Church of India are co-hosting a workshop on icon writing.
The Rev. Bill O’Brian of SS Cyril and Methodius will teach the classes, which begin June 10 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Gregorios, 2803 N. Lincoln St., following vespers.
The cost is $30. All necessary materials and equipment will be provided (including brushes, paints and wood boards). Reservations must be received by June 1. Call 325-6432 or 922-4527 for more information.
•Tinman Gallery, 811 W. Garland Ave., is offering Make it Take it Art Workshops on spring collage on Tuesday and on foil-embossed boxes on May 31, both from 6 to 8 p.m. Each class costs $10. For more information, call 325-1500.
•The Malidoma World Drum and Dance Studio is offering three new hand drumming classes. West African Drumming begins Thursday at 6 and 7 p.m., and Afro-Cuban Drumming begins Friday at 6 p.m. Drums are provided; preregistration is required. Call 624-7573 for more information.
•Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave., is offering the following classes sponsored by the city of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department. Preregistration is required by calling 625-6200.
Stained Glass, Mondays for seven weeks starting June 13, 6 to 9 p.m., $68; Watercolor Basics, June 13 and 20, 6 to 9 p.m., $29; Antique Samplers, Tuesdays for five weeks beginning June 14, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., $69; Ice and Balloon Candles, June 16, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., $32; Pine Needle Basketry, Tuesdays for four weeks starting June 21, 6 to 9 p.m., $48; and Fireworks Candle Making, June 29, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., $34.
Also, Corbin Kids Summer Arts and Crafts Camp begins June 13 with a series of programs for children ages 3 to 11 for nine weeks; fees vary from $21 to $92.