Arts calendar

Thu., Oct. 23, 2008

Classes and workshops

American and Cultural Folk Dance Instruction – Offered by Silver Spurs Folk Dancers, for children ages 9-18. Classes are Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m. for grades 3-6; Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. for grades 7-12, at the Woman’s Club of Spokane, 1428 W. Ninth Ave. Participants should wear comfortable, layered clothing and shoes. Class members will dance at the Fall Folk Festival, Nov. 8, and First Night Spokane, Dec. 31. Call (509) 533-9966 or visit www.silverspursyouthfolkdancers.org to register or for more information.

Corbin Art Center Classes – Classes are held at the center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Pregistration is required. Felted Tote for Beginners – Saturday and Nov. 8, 2-4 p.m., $27. Call (509) 625-6677 for more information; call (509) 625-6200 or visit www.spokaneparks.org to register.

Watercolor Greeting Card Class – For participants 14 years and older, Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-noon, at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, Uniontown, Wash. Each student will make four mini watercolor paintings for greeting cards. Cost: $20, includes materials. Students may bring a blow dryer if they have one, and their own greeting stamps. Register by calling (509) 229-3414 or online at www.ArtisanBarn.org.

Beginning Watercolor Class – Two-day class for beginners taught by Coeur d’Alene artist Wes Hanson, Nov. 1-2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, Uniontown, Wash. Cost: $100, includes instructional displays and handouts; each student provides own materials. Registrations must be received by Tuesday. Call (509) 229-3414 or register online at www.ArtisanBarn.org.

Watercolor Landscapes – Two-day class for adults to learn how to paint expressive watercolor landscapes, taught by Coeur d’Alene artist Wes Hanson, Nov. 8-9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, Uniontown, Wash. Cost: $100; each student brings their own materials. Registrations must be received by Tuesday. Call (509) 229-3414 or register online at www.ArtisanBarn.org.

Arts Alliance Fall Classes – Now enrolling for classes beginning Nov. 10. Youth Classes – Drama for Homeschoolers, ages 7-9. Mondays, 12:30-2 p.m., Nov. 10-Dec. 15, and ages 10-12, Tuesdays, 12:30-2 p.m., Nov. 11-Dec. 16, both $35; Cooking From Scratch, ages 10-14, Mondays, 3:30-5 p.m., Nov. 10-Dec. 15, $35; Children’s Choir, ages 6-10, Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m., Nov. 12-Dec. 17, $35; Drawing Techniques, ages 8-13, Wednesdays, 3:30-5 p.m., Nov. 12-Dec. 17, $35; Wool Felt Handcrafting, ages 6 and older, Thursdays, 3:30-5 p.m., Nov. 13-Dec. 18, $35. Adult Classes – For ages 17 and over; Handbuilding Ceramic Vessels, Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon, Nov. 10-Dec. 15, $110 ($99/members); Continuing Pottery Wheel (studio pass included), Mondays, 6-8 p.m., Nov. 10-Dec. 15, $195 ($175.50); Jewelry Silversmithing, Mondays, 6-8:30 p.m., Nov. 10-Dec. 15, $195 ($175.50); Watercolor Painting, Tuesdays, 6-8:30 p.m., Nov. 11-Dec. 15, $195 ($90); Beginning Drawing Techniques, Wednesdays, 6-8:30 p.m., Nov. 12-Dec. 17, $90 ($81); Exploring Acrylics, Thursdays, 12:30-3 p.m., Nov. 13-Dec. 18, $100 ($90); Handmade Waldorf Dolls, Thursdays, 6-8:30 p.m., Nov. 13-Dec. 18, $100 ($90); Pottery Wheel Basics, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon, Nov. 11-Dec. 18, $195 ($175.50); Beginning Stained Glass, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Nov. 15-Dec. 20, $110 ($99); Advanced Stained Glass, Saturdays, 1-3:30 p.m., Nov. 15-Dec. 20, at Skeleton Key Art Glass, 1223 Michigan St., $125 ($112.50). Workshops – Glass Nugget Jewelry, Monday, 5-8 p.m., at Skeleton Key Art Glass, 1223 Michigan St., $45 ($40.50); Pine Needle Baskets, Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $45 ($40.50). All classes are at The Studio, 308 6th Ave., unless otherwise noted. Call (208) 265-4303, visit www.artsalliance.info/classes.shtml or e-mail artsalliance@sandpoint.net.

Fun With The Brush – Sumi-e and Japanese calligraphy classes, session begins Nov. 13, continues Thursdays through Dec. 18, 10 a.m.-noon at Spokane Art Supply, 1303 N. Monroe St.; and 5:30-7 p.m. at Spokane Art Supply, 14401 E. Sprague Ave, Spokane Valley. Cost: $60 in advance or $15 per class. Registration forms available at both Spokane Art Supply stores. Call (509) 327-6622 or (509) 892-0353.

Drawing and Painting Classes – Ongoing classes offered by The Inland Northwest Drawing School, for children, teens and adults. Cost is $60-$80 per month, and includes supplies. Call (509) 230-1880 or visit www.indrawschool.com.

Call for artists

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn third annual Holiday Gala – Seeking artwork in a wide variety of media to sell at the annual event, scheduled for Dec. 6. E-mail info@artisanbarn.org, visit www.artisanbarn.org, or call (509) 229-3414 for an application or for more information.

War on Want – Art exhibit to benefit Volunteers of America and Union Gospel Mission, beginning Monday through Nov. 25 at Spokane Falls Community College. Limited to one donated submission per artist; canvas must measure 8 inches by 10 inches (available at cost at Spokane Art Supply). Delivery dates through Saturday. Call Tom O’Day at (509) 533-3746.

Japan Week 2009 Flyer – The Japanese Cultural Center at Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute is accepting designs for this year’s flyer. Designs can be any Japanese theme and must be two colors only: black and another color of the artist’s choice. Artwork must be submitted by Nov. 28 to The Japanese Cultural Center, Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 4000 W. Randolph Road, Spokane, WA 99224. Winning artist will receive $100. Call (509) 328-2971 or e-mail jcc@mfwi.org.

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