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Arts calendar

Auditions

“The Dixie Swim Club” – Pend Oreille Players Association, July 11-12, 6:30 p.m., Pend Oreille Playhouse Community Theatre, 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. Needed: five women appearing age 40 or older. (509) 447-0706, www.pendoreilleplayers.org

Classes and workshops

Summer Art Classes for Seniors – Watercolor Basics – and More: Learn easy, step-by-step fundamentals including tools, supplies, techniques, washes, handling the brush and paint, choosing a subject and designing the layout. Thursdays through Aug. 11, 1-4 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, Room 155, $43. Multimedia – Painting Sunsets: Paint several sunsets and stage the land in a low light that looks inviting. July 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Southside Senior Activity Center, 3151 E. 27th Ave., or July 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Holman Gardens, 12912 E. 12th Ave. $15 for either class. Oil/Acrylics Oregon Coastline: Bring a reference or use the instructor’s. Saturdays, July 9 and 16, 2:30-5:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, Room 155, $24. Drawing Still Life Objects: Choose from many objects in class and practice getting the shading right. July 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, $15. Watercolor Loose and Juicy Florals: Learn multiple action techniques to make floral paintings. July 22, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, $15. Oil Painting: Learn different techniques for painting with oil. Complete at least one painting. Mondays, July 25-Aug. 15, 1-4 p.m., Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St., $27. (509) 279-6027

The Art Coop Classes – Microscope Slide Necklace: Friday 6-8 p.m., $25. Fused Glass Jewelry: July 7, 6-8 p.m., $35-$40. Microscope Slide Character Pin: July 8, 6-9 p.m., $45. Wooden Assemblage: July 11-12, 6-9 p.m., two-part class is $40. Mosaic Birdbath (12”): July 13-14, 6-9 p.m., $45. Mosaic Birdbath (16”): July 13-15, 6-9 p.m., $70. Sun Dying (Two Silk Scarves): July 17, 1-3 p.m., $30. Mosaic Bowling Ball/Boulder: July 18-20, 6-9 p.m. $70. Fused Glass Jewelry: July 24, 1-3 p.m., $35-$40. Wire Nest Necklace: July 26, 6-8 p.m., $25. Hanging Yard Art: July 29, 6-8 p.m., $25. Sun Dying (Two Silk Scarves): July 30, 1-3 p.m., $30. Classes are held at a private home studio, 4225 N. “G” St. All supplies provided. (509) 327-3726, www.theartcoop.net

Christian Youth Theater Camps – Junior and Bitty Camps – Weeklong summer camps for ages 5-13 are held through Aug. 12 at Lake City Community Church, 6000 N. Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. Workshops include voice, dance and drama. Cost is $140 for campers ages 7-13 and $85 for campers ages 5-6, if registered by today for July and August camps; after those dates, cost is $160 for ages 7-13 and $95 for ages 5-6 (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 today, $175 after (includes T-shirt and pizza). (208) 765-8600, www.cytnorthidaho.com

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

Holy Names Music Center – World Drumming Summer Camp – Learn African and Caribbean hand drumming and dancing, with an instrument-making workshop. Tuesday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and Wednesday-July 8, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $225. Young Voices Sing – For ages 8-14. Learn basic singing technique and voice care, with ensemble and solo singing and repertoire preparation for auditions, culminating in a recital. Tuesday-July 9, 10 a.m.-noon, $125. Adult Chamber Music Weekend – Small and large ensembles will work on listening skills and score reading; open to strings, winds and piano. July 8-10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $120. 3910 W. Custer Drive. Call to register. (509) 326-9516

Summer Arts Program For Youth – For ages 3-15. Class dates are July 5-7 or July 12-14. Sponsored by the Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission and held at Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. Cost is $30 for either three-day, two-hour class and includes supplies. Class listings and registration forms are available at www.cdaid.org, by emailing yrbenz@frontier.com or by calling (208) 676-9132.

Dance Ballet - For ages 5-6. Learn beginning ballet steps. Wednesdays, 6-6:30 p.m. through July 27. A Time to Dance, 3815 N. Post St. $48. Preregistration required. (509) 625-6200

Julyamsh Vision Seekers Youth Art Workshop – Classes include Mixed Media, Sculpting with Soapstone, and Beadwork. For ages 10-14. July 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center, 405 N. William St., Post Falls. Cost is $30, includes lunch (turkey or ham sandwich). Preregistration required. (208) 457-8950, www.thejacklincenter.org, art@thejacklincenter.org

Alter This: An Altered Book Workshop – Recycle old books into works of art, for kids in 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

Spokane Civic Theatre Summer Camps – One-Week Camps: For students entering grades 3-6. “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” July 11-15; “Narnia: Prince Caspian,” July 18-22; “Harry Potter: On the Hogwarts Express,” July 25-29; “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King,” Aug. 1-5. Morning sessions are 9-11 a.m., afternoon sessions are 1-3 p.m.; cost is $115 for either session ($230 for both). Elementary Set Making: For youth entering grades 3-6. Weeklong classes are held Monday-Friday, every week through Aug. 5. $65/week. Drama Camp: For grades 7-12. Monday-Friday, July 11-22, 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m.; $195 for either morning or afternoon session. Back-to-School Session: For grades K-2. Monday-Friday, Aug. 8-12, 10:30-11:15 a.m., $80. Spokane Civic Theatre, 1020 N. Howard St. Preregistration requested but not required. (509) 325-2507, ext. 406; academy@spokanecivictheatre.com

The Lion’s Share Summer Drama Camp – “Harry Potter” Camp: Focuses on “The Sorcerer’s Stone,” July 11-14. Campers play drama games, do art projects and rehearse for a concluding workshop performance of scenes from the camp novel. Camp runs 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at The Lion’s Share, 1627 N. Atlantic St. Cost is $100, includes snacks, art supplies and the concluding performance. (509) 327-1113, www.lionaround.org

Draw and Journal Animals – For ages 9-15. Learn about regional wildlife while drawing with author/illustrator Carol Muzik, who teaches simple techniques using pen and pencil and helps create a wildlife journal to record sketches and observations. July 12-14, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. Cost is $30. (208) 676-9132, yrbenz@frontier.com

Young Writers Camp – Class for kids ages 10-15 who like to journal, regardless of skill level. Students explore free-writing, poetry, nature observations, autobiographical sketches and short story development with professional business writer Jolie Bazler. July 12-14, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. $30. (208) 676-9132, yrbenz@frontier.com

Wood Turning Class – Workshop for experienced wood turners. Learn to make lidded containers. July 16, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. Cost is $115, includes all materials and use of a power lathe. Preregistration required by July 10. Call (509) 229-3414 or visit the calendar page at www.artisanbarn.org to register and for more information.

Meetings

Poetry Scribes of Spokane – Writers, age 18 and older, meet to encourage and share wholesome poetry; sponsor the World Day of Poetry Contest and Lilac Festival Poet; and publish the “Turquoise Lanterns” anthology. Wednesday, 1 p.m., North Spokane County Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 796-2180

Call for artists

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

Millwood Daze Art Festival – Fine artists and crafters are invited to enter their work in the second annual festival Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. A $75 booth fee must accompany all submissions. Art must be appropriate for the general public; submit five photos that best represent the artwork you intend to have in your booth. Entries will be notified of their acceptance. (509) 927-2222, (509) 863-8485

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

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 e-mail to libbyf@spokesman.com.