Arts calendar
Classes and workshops
Fifth Annual Art Demonstration Day – Idaho Women in Timber will explain how paper is made, and 13 artists will show how they work with paper as a medium. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. Free. (509) 229-3414, www.artisanbarn.org
Photographing Art – Jonathan Billing, owner of Archer Photography, will demonstrate how to photograph two- and three-dimensional art/items. Participants should bring a sample to photograph. Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Archer Photography, 320 W. Third Ave., Moscow, Idaho. $38. www.2dnw.org, higgins@uidaho.edu, (208) 669-1480
Do-It-Yourself Art – Bracelet and Earrings Jewelry Making: Monday or April 25, 5-6 p.m., $15 for either class. On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway, Valleyford. Space is limited; preregistration encouraged. (509) 747-6294
Art Time – Classes for children ages 4-7, Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. at Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. Each week will feature a different project. Cost is $10; preregistration required by calling (509) 325-3001. www.tinmantoo.com, tinmanartworks@yahoo.com
Social Media – Learn how to develop a social media strategy for your art from Clarkston-based consultant Lisa D. Jenkins. Tuesday, 6-9 p.m., 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow, Idaho. $35. www.2dnw.org, higgins@uidaho.edu, (208) 669-1480
Making Lotion from Scratch – Learn to make hand and body lotions using easily obtainable ingredients. Students take home a container of lotion scented any way they want. April 28, 6 p.m., Greencastle Soap, 203 N. Stone St. $45. (509) 466-7223, www.greencastlesoap.com, info@greencastlesoap.com
Washington State Quilters workshop – Cottage Garden table runner, with Kim Diehl. “Simple Graces” book is required. April 29, 9 a.m., 2010 S. Assembly Road. $60 (includes lunch). (509) 244-8821, woodsweave@aol.com, www. wsqspokane.org/
Creative Writing about Works of Art – Learn techniques for developing a story based on works of art from writer, illustrator, sculptor and digital artist Dan Watson. April 30, 1-3 p.m., Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $12; registration required by April 27. www.artisanbarn.org, (509) 229-3414
Introduction to Bowl Turning Workshop – One-day session for beginning students includes a discussion on general wood shop and lathe safety, bowl design, choice of wood for turning, proper fastening of wood onto the lathe, and finishing. May 7, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $95 (includes all tools and materials); preregistration required by May 1. (509) 229-3414, www.artisanbarn.org
Travel Sketching Workshop – Carrie Vielle will teach effective, quick techniques to enable participants to record their travel experiences on a more personal, creative level. May 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $60 (see website for list of materials participants must bring); preregistration erquired by 5 p.m. May 2. (509) 229-3414, www.artisanbarn.org
Gallery of THUM – Wildlife Invitational: All artists are welcome to enter. Visit www.thumstores.com and click the Wildlife Invitation link under Events for the prospectus and prize information. Superheroes: Juried show is open to all artists and focuses on original superhero creations in all mediums. Visit www.thumstores.com and click the Superheroes link under Events for the prospectus. Submissions for both events are due by April 30. (509) 413-1489, galleryofthum@gmail.com
Pend Oreille Arts Council – Applications are being accepted for the 39th annual Arts & Crafts Fair, Aug. 13-14 in Sandpoint. Event includes more than 110 artist/vendor booths, food vendors, live entertainment, demonstrations and a youth art area. Open to all artists 18 and older (original work only). Jury fee is $15. Submission deadline is May 1; applications are available online at www.artinsandpoint.org or by calling (208) 263-6139.
Deadline to submit items is noon on the Friday before publication. Send information to Libby Fisher, Arts Calendar, Features Dept., P.O. Box 2160, Spokane, WA 99210 or email to libbyf@spokesman.com.