Arts calendar

Thu., March 24, 2011

Auditions

“Frost/Nixon” – Spokane Civic Theatre, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., and April 2, 3 p.m. at the theater, 1020 N. Howard St. Needed: two women appearing ages 25-35 and eight men appearing ages 25-75. Auditioners should be prepared to read cold from the script. (509) 325-2507, www.spokanecivictheatre.com

“Cinderella” – Pend Oreille Playhouse, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. and April 2, 3 p.m., 240 N. Union Ave., Newport, Wash. Performances in June. (509) 447-0706, www.pendoreilleplayers.org

Classes and workshops

The Art Coop Workshops – Microscope Slide Character Pin: Today, 6-8 p.m., $30. Fused Glass Pendants and Earrings: Friday, 1-3 p.m., $35. Rounder Soldered Pin: Saturday, 1-3 p.m., $25. Classes are held at a private home studio, 4225 N. G St. All supplies are included. (509) 327-3726, www.theartcoop.net

Introduction to Pastels with Lacie Abell – Friday, 10 a.m. at NEWAArts Gallery, 130 S. Main St., Colville. $75. (509) 685-9000, colvillearts@gmail.com, www.newaarts.org

Pottery Class with Debbie McDowell – For students ages 10 years and up. Friday, 5 p.m. at NEWAArts Gallery, 130 S. Main St., Colville. $30. (509) 685-9000, colvillearts@gmail.com, www.newaarts.org

Watercolor Workshop at Tinman – Weekend workshop for painters to refine their techniques or learn new ones. Begins Saturday, 10 a.m. at Tinman Gallery, 811 W. Garland Ave. Cost is $50; preregistration required by Friday. (509) 325-1500, www.tinmantoo.com, tinmanartworks@yahoo.com

Manic Moon Studios Workshops – Sculptured Doll with Denise Roberson: Students create their own personalized doll. Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $35, all supplies included (participants may bring their own supplies). Last Wednesday Art Party with Michele Mokrey: Several contemporary “make and take” projects will be offered. Learn a new skill and enjoy refreshments as you work (no experience necessary). Wednesday, 6-9 p.m. $20, all supplies included. Classes are held at Manic Moon Studios, 1625 N. Monroe St. (509) 475-4979

Art Adventure Camps – For ages 6-11. Camps include: Journey to the Center of the Earth; African Safari; Space Odyssey; Pirate Voyage; and King Tut’s Tomb Adventure. Monday-Friday, 1-4:30 p.m., at Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. $19; preregistration required. (509) 625-6200, www.spokaneparks.org

“Around the World” Performance Skills Camp – For ages 7-13. Students learn the ancient Brazilian martial art of Capoeira, create Japanese kabuki theater, and play with Italian marionettes. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Lake City Playhouse, 1320 E. Garden Ave., Coeur d’Alene. $120. (208) 667-1323, rebecca@lakecityplayhouse.org

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

Spring Art Classes for Seniors – Watercolor Lifting and Mixing: Achieve specific effects using masking and a simple proportion method. April 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, $15. Watercolor Contemporary Applications: Impact comes with dynamic shapes and color combinations. Mondays, April 4-June 13, 9 a.m.-noon, Holman Gardens, 12912 E. 12th Ave., $59. Oil Painting: Learn different techniques, for experienced and beginning painters. Mondays, April 4-May 2, 1-4 p.m., Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St., $33. Open Art – Multimedia: Use medium of your choice with instructor assistance as needed. Mondays, April 4-June 13, 1-4 p.m., Holman Gardens, $59.

Back to Basics Drawing Techniques Class – For ages 16 and older, with Carrie Vielle, April 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $60; preregistration required Wednesday. List of materials is posted at www.artisanbarn.org. Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. (509) 229-3414

Meetings

The Spokane Novelists Group – Writers support/critique group, open to anyone with an interest in writing fiction. Participants should bring five to 10 pages to read aloud and six to eight copies for others to read along and critique. Saturday, noon, Spokane County Library, Argonne Branch, 4322 N. Argonne Road, Spokane Valley. (509) 590-7316

Riverridge Art Association – New members welcome. Today, 6:30 p.m. at Olive It Café, 3402 N. Crestline St. (509) 465-0369

Call for artists

Moscow Renaissance Fair Poster Contest – Open to anyone who wants to submit a poster entry, either computer-generated or more traditionally made. Guidelines and an entry form are available at www.moscowrenfair.org and at BookPeople, 521 S. Main St., Moscow, Idaho. Submission deadline Saturday at noon at BookPeople. (208) 890-9430, mrf_publicity@ moscowrenfair.org

Inland Crafts – The jury is open for the 29th annual Inland Crafts sale and exhibit of fine contemporary crafts, Nov. 11-13 at the Spokane Convention Center. Application deadline is April 11. (509) 624-3751, www.inlandcrafts.org

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn – Seeking artists using paper as a medium, including origami, embossing, papier mâché, sculpture or mixed media incorporating paper, for the fifth annual Demonstration Day on April 16. (509) 229-3655, info@artisanbarn.org, www.artisanbarn.org.

Artists Loose on the Palouse – Seeking photographers, painters, sculptors, fiber artists, multi-media artisans, and crafters (sewing, jewelry, clothing) for the fifth annual arts and crafts fair held July 22-24. Applications are available at www.onsacredgrounds.com or at On Sacred Grounds: Art and Book Gallery, 12212 E. Palouse Highway. Call (509) 747-6294 or visit www.onsacredgrounds.com for more information.

Avenue West Gallery – Looking for artists to enter a painting and ceramics juried exhibition for August. Applications are available at the gallery, 122 S. Monroe St., or at www.avenuewestgallery.org. (509) 838-4999

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.

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