Arts Calendar

Auditions

“The Cover of Life” – Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard., Jan. 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. Needed: six women, three who appear to be in their early 20s and three who appear to be in their mid 40s and one man who appears to be in his early 20s. Auditioners should prepare a one-minute contemporary dialogue and will read cold from the script. Performance dates: March 9-31. For more information, call the theatre at (509) 325-1413.

“The Nerd” – Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Jan. 22 and 23 at 6:30 p.m. Callbacks are Jan. 24. Auditioners should be prepared to read from the script with another actor. Bring a photo of yourself the theatre can keep. For more information, call the theatre at (208) 667-1323.

Classes and workshops

Figure/Portrait Drawing and Painting – presentation of historical overview by artist Timothy Thies, Idaho state ambassador for the Portrait Society of America, Monday, 11:30 a.m. at St. Luke’s Church, Fifth and Wallace, Coeur d’Alene. Sponsored by the Coeur d’Alene Art Association. Cost: $5 for association nonmembers. Call (208) 623-5194.

Arts Alliance – A new session of art classes begins Monday in Sandpoint. For location, schedules and cost, call the Arts Alliance at (208) 255-5273, or visit www.artsalliance.info.

Spokane Art School Winter Session Registration – Classes are available for all ages and experience levels in a variety of media. Classes begin Tuesday. For a complete schedule, visit www.spokaneartschool.org or call (509) 328-0900.

Corbin Art Center Classes – Presented by the Spokane Parks and Recreation Department, these classes will be held at the Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Registration is required for all classes. Creative Writing – Tuesdays through Feb. 27 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $55; Pastels – Tuesdays through Feb. 27 from 4-6 p.m. Cost: $52; Drawing on the Right Side – Wednesdays through Feb. 21 from 1-3 p.m. Cost: $46; Intermediate/Advanced Watercolors – Wednesdays through Feb. 28 from 6:30-9 p.m. Cost: $62; Knitting Basics– Wednesdays through Feb. 21 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $52; Camera Basics 101 – Thursdays through March 1 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $54; Crochet with Linda – Thursdays through Feb. 8 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $35. Call (509) 625-6200.

Mold Your Own Candle Class – Jan. 20 at 10:30 a.m. at On Sacred Grounds Coffee, Tea and Specialty Shoppe, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. The class includes materials, instruction and choice of drink. Cost: $7. Space is limited, registration is required. For more information, call (509) 747-6294.

Lessons and Play Performances – Stage Directions is offering this class for kids 13-18. The class meets Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. starting Jan. 20, and performance dates for the play are March 22 and 23. Classes will be held at the Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. The cost is $150. Registration is required. For more information, call (208) 661-4216.

Playwriting Workshop – Play-Makers is presenting this class from 2-3:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 15310 E. Indiana. For more information, call Barnes & Noble at (509) 922-1684.

Lessons and Play Performances – Stage Directions is offering this class which includes acting and a guaranteed role in the play, “Tales from Around the World: A collection of multicultural fairy tales for performances.” The class meets Mondays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. starting Jan. 22, and performance dates for the play are March 22 and 23. Classes will be held at the Old Church Cultural Center, 405 N. Williams St., Post Falls. The cost is $150 and ages 6-12 are invited to participate. Registration is required. For more information, call (208) 661-4216.

Call for writers

2007 Playwrights’ Forum Festival – One-act plays (no longer than 60 minutes) are being accepted for the Spokane Civic Theatre’s annual festival in June. Submissions are due Feb. 1; entry fee is $10 per play. Mail scripts to Playwrights Forum Festival, Attn: Full-Length Reading Committee, Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St., Spokane, WA 99201. Call (509) 325-1413.

Call for artists

Pottery Place Plus – Applications are being accepted for fine craft artists to fill two member openings. Call (509) 220-5706 or e-mail janmoulder@gmail.com.