Arts calendar
Auditions
“Much Ado About Nothing” – Today, 7-10 p.m. at Gonzaga University’s Magnuson Theater, 502 E. Boone Ave. Auditioners should prepare a one- to two-minute monologue from Shakespeare and bring a photo. (509) 994-2788
“Beauty and the Beast” – University High School Theatre, Monday-Tuesday, 4 p.m., at 12420 E. 32nd Ave., Spokane Valley. Open to all University and Central Valley School District elementary/middle school students; no experience necessary. Auditioners are expected to sing, dance and read from the script. bgreen@cvsd.org
“Brighton Beach Memoirs” – North Idaho Theatre, June 13, 6 p.m., Coeur d’Alene High School Auditorium, 5530 N. Fourth St. Needed: two teenage boys, two teenage girls, two women to play age range of 30s, and one man to play age range of 40s. Performance dates: Aug. 11-21. Actors hired will receive a small stipend. www.northidahotheatre.org, (509) 769-2999
Classes and workshops
The Art Coop Classes – Mosaic Birdbath: Today-Friday, 6-9 p.m., $45. Matchbox Shrines: Monday, 6-8 p.m., $25. Wild Woman Pin: June 10, 6-8 p.m., $25. Fused Glass Jewelry: June 12, 1-3 p.m., $35/$40. Mosaic Bowling Ball/Boulder: June 13-15, 6-9 p.m., or June 20-22, 1-4 p.m., $70. Rounder Soldered Jewelry: June 16, 6-8 p.m., $25. Memory Shadow Box (8-by-8 inches): June 18, 1-4 p.m., $45. Microscope Slide Necklace: June 24, 6-8 p.m., $25. Sun Dyeing (two silk scarves): June 26, 1-3 p.m., $30. Classes are held at a private home studio, 4225 N. “G” St. All supplies are provided. (509) 327-3726, www.theartcoop.net
Art Classes for Seniors – Gutta Bottles – Watercolor: Add fine lines to your painting using gutta bottles. Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $15. Basket-m aking: Participants make an Appalachian melon rib basket, a fruit basket using wining, and a gathering basket. Held Thursdays, June 9-30, 1-4 p.m., at Riverview Retirement Community, 2117 E. North Crescent Ave. Cost is $50. Paint a Still Life – Watercolor: Control what is included in an arrangement. June 10, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $15. Impressionists Oil/Acrylic – A Van Gogh Landscape: Rich colors and directional brushwork add pizzazz to a landscape. Bring your own reference or be inspired by Van Gogh himself. June 11 and 18, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $23. Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Room 155, Spokane Valley. Drawing - Right Side Brain Processes: Simple exercises to help you see as an artist sees and have fun developing your drawing skills. Held Tuesdays, June 14-Aug. 2, 1-3 p.m., at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Room 207, Spokane Valley. Cost is $27. (509) 279-6027, kmurray@iel.spokane.edu
Paper Marbling Workshop – Participants learn how to float paint on top of water to make beautiful patterns and transfer them to paper. Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $33, all materials provided. Preregistration required by today. (509) 229-3414, www.artisanbarn.org/calendar.asp
Art Time – Sculpture and mixed-media painting classes for children ages 4-7. Each week will feature a different project. Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. at Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. $10; preregistration required by calling (509) 325-3001, www.tinmantoo.com, tinmanartworks@gmail.com
Beginning Soap Making Class – Two-part beginning soap making class. Participants design their own fragrance and take home close to 2 pounds of olive oil soap. Cost is $55, includes supplies. Tuesday-Wednesday, 6-8 p.m. at Greencastle Soap, 203 N. Stone St. (509) 466-7223, info@greencastlesoap.com, http://greencastlesoap.com
Oil Painting Workshop – Workshop for adults focusing on under painting and direct painting. Steve Henderson’s multimedia presentation of oil painting techniques for advanced beginning, intermediate and advanced painters incorporates live demonstration, PowerPoint and extensive hands-on, interactive participation. Students paint their choice of subject matter. June 11-12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $180; preregistration required by June 9. (509) 229-3414, www.artisanbarn.org/calendar.asp
Fast, Fun and Easy Quilt – June 16, 2-4 p.m., at Sew Uniquely You, 10220 N. Nevada St. $20. (509) 467-8210
Intermediate Bowl Turning – Two-day workshop taught by Len Zeoli for intermediate-level students interested in honing their tool and turning skills on a power lathe. Class covers how to choose wood for bowl turning, good basic bowl design and how to shape and sharpen tools. June 18-19, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $200, all tools/materials provided. Preregistration required by June 12. www.artisanbarn.org, (509) 229-3414
Books Arts Workshop – Participants create a one-of-a-kind mixed-media work of art within the covers and pages of a “discarded” book (a variety of books will be provided). June 25-26 (second day optional), 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. Cost is $72 for June 25 and $44 for June 26 (includes materials). Visit www.artisanbarn.org/Calendar.asp to register and for more information.
Christian Youth Theater Camps – Junior and Bitty Camps – Weeklong summer camps for ages 5-13 are held June 20-Aug. 12. Workshops include voice, dance, and drama. Held at Lake City Community Church, 6000 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. Cost is $140 for campers ages 7-13 and $85 for campers ages 5-6, if registered June 30 for July and August camps; after those dates, cost is $160 for ages 7-13 and $95 for ages 5-6. Cost includes a T-shirt and pizza on Friday. Teen Camps – July 25-29. Theme is “Wow! (World of A.L. Webber).” Workshops are led by local theater artists. Held at Salvation Army Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d’Alene. Cost is $150 if registered by June 30, $175 after, includes T-shirt and pizza on Friday. (208) 765-8600, www.cytnorthidaho.com
Drama Summer Camp – Presented by the drama departments of Coeur d’Alene High School and Coeur d’Alene Charter Academy. Younger students will learn basic and advanced acting skills as they focus on a play production, while older students learn intensive acting skills for competition and performance. Camp concludes with an evening public performance. June 20-24, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Coeur d’Alene High School, 5530 N. Fourth St., Coeur d’Alene. $140; limited scholarships available. www.northidahotheatre.org, jhelm@cdaschools.org, tvaughan@cdacharter.org, (208) 769-2999
Summer Reading/Writing Retreat – The Northwest Inland Writing Project invites writers of all levels, July 18-22 at Camp N-Sid-Sen on Lake Coeur d’Alene. Cost is $440 and includes lodging, all meals and break service, and workshop/conference time with visiting writer Lori Wallin. Cost for one day is $40. Participants can choose to receive University of Idaho graduate credit or Washington clock hours. Registration due by June 15. beve@niwp.org, www.niwp.org
Technology, Techniques and Tips – First in five-class series is June 29 and will cover free motion embroidery of a cat using shadowing techniques. Advanced techniques for more experienced participants are provided. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sew Uniquely You, 10220 N. Nevada St. Cost is $100 for all five classes. (509) 467-8210
Alter This: An Altered Book Workshop – Recycle old books into works of art, for fourth grade or older. July 9, 1 p.m., Spokane Valley Library, 12004 E. Main Ave., Spokane Valley, or July 30, 1 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free; materials provided. Spokane Valley Library, (509) 893-8400; North Spokane Library, (509) 893-8350; www.scld.org/adult_summer_reading/ literary_series.asp
Meetings
Idaho Writers League – Coeur d’Alene Chapter – Writers of all genres, teens through seniors, meet to exchange ideas and learn how to improve their craft. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-noon at the Jewett House, 1501 Lakeshore Drive, Coeur d’Alene. Visitors welcome. (208) 762-0976
Call for artists
J.F. Thamm Gallery – Call for artists to display work in the windows of the historic Hutton Building, 11 S. Washington St., in the “Art is… at the Hutton” project. (509) 868-7434, pinklloyd2@msn.com, www.artisatthehutton.blogspot.com
Artists Loose on the Palouse – Seeking photographers, painters, sculptors, fiber artists, multimedia artisans and crafters (sewing, jewelry, clothing) for the fifth annual arts and crafts fair July 22-24. Applications available at www.onsacredgrounds.com or at On Sacred Grounds: Art and Book Gallery, 12212 E. Palouse Highway. (509) 747-6294
Call for nominations
City of Spokane Art Awards – The 20th annual Arts Awards will be presented in six categories, including Individual Artist; Arts Organization; Arts in Education; Individual Benefactor; Business Benefactor; and Arts Community Leadership. Nomination forms are available online at www.spokanearts.org/awards.aspx. Submission deadline is Aug. 12. (509) 625-6050
Call for performers
Folk Music Festival – Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre is looking for singers/songwriters for a festival July 30-31. (509) 447-2750
Call for volunteers
Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre – Adult and teen volunteers needed to help with various tasks. Call (208) 769-7780 or email aaron@cdasummertheatre.com for more information and to sign up.
Call for musicians
Holy Names Music Center Band – Adult and adult beginner musicians are encouraged to participate in the orchestra, choir and bluegrass band through the New Horizons Program. Orchestra is Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.; choir is Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.; bluegrass is Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Held at Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute, 3910 W. Custer Drive. $25; scholarships available. (509) 326-9516, Suzanne@hnmc.org
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.