Arts Calendar

Auditions

“Fiddler on the Roof” - Lake City Playhouse, May 15-16, 6:30 p.m., Harding Family Center, 411 N. 15th St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 667-1323

Classes and workshops

Hallie Todd Studios Acting Classes - By the actress from Disney’s “Lizzie McGuire,” for age 10 to adult. Today-Saturday; private coaching available through Monday by appointment. $75-$100. www.hallietoddstudios.com, (818) 789-3760

Spring Art Classes for Seniors – From Watercolor Into Acrylics: Use transparent watercolor, then switch to acrylic medium and watercolor on the same painting. Participants should bring their current work. Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $15. Oil Painting: Learn different techniques and complete at least one painting in this five-week session. Mondays, May 9-June 13, 1-3 p.m. at Hillyard Senior Activity Center, 4001 N. Cook St. $33. Children at Play: Paint a child with a favorite pet, toy or sport uniform using brushwork and colors the Impressionists used, in oil or acrylics. May 14 and 21, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $23. (509) 279-6027

Engaging the Artist Way - Work through a provocative, inspiring book in this opportunity to grow as spiritual and creative individuals. Six-week series Saturdays, May 7-June 25, 9:30-11 a.m., at St. Joseph Family Center, 1016 N. Superior St. $10/session, $55/series. (509) 483-6495, ext. 133; www.sjfconline.org

Spokane Wood Carvers Association - Meeting, class and open carving. Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon, Lidgerwood Presbyterian Church, 4449 N. Nevada St. (509) 924-1186, (509) 244-3467

Wood Turning Demonstration - Master wood artist Len Zeoli will demonstrate the use of a power lathe. Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. (509) 229-3414, www.artisanbarn.org

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@yahoo.com

Fused Glass Jewelry - Participants will design and assemble four small fused glass jewelry pieces. Instruction will include an overview of the different types of fusible glasses including dichroic glass, how to cut glass and techniques on assembling a finished product. May 14, 1-3 p.m. at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $45 (includes all materials); register online at www.artisanbarn.org or call (509) 229-3414 by May 12. jhartwig@clearwire.net, www.artisanbarn.org/ calendar.asp

Painting the Landscape in Watercolor - Workshop for adults focusing on landscape details: trees, skies, water, rocks, hills and mountains. May 14 and 15, 9 a.m. at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. Cost is $180; preregistration is required by May 12. Full details and a list of materials to bring can be found online at www.artisanbarn.org on the calendar page. (509) 229-3414, jhartwig@clearwire.net

The Art Coop Classes – Sun Dyeing: May 12, 1-3 p.m., $30. Microscope Slide Character Pin: May 15, 1-4 p.m., $40. Fused Glass Bracelet, Pendant and Earrings: May 16, 6-8 p.m., $40. Mosaic Birdbath: May 18 and 19, 6-9 p.m., $45. Beaded Cuff Bracelet: May 22, 1-4 p.m., $45. Mosaic Bowling Ball/Boulder: May 24-26, 6-9 p.m., $70. Wool Felting: May 27, 6-8 p.m., $30. Fused Glass Pendants and Earrings: May 28, 6-8 p.m., $35. Classes are held at a private home studio, 4225 N. “G” St. (509) 327-3726, www.theartcoop.net

Advanced Soap Making - Explore the world of soap and color, learn what works from the kitchen and experiment with pigments, oxides and dyes. May 17-18, 6-8 p.m., Greencastle Soap, 203 N. Stone St. $55 (includes materials); prepaid registration required. (509) 466-7223

Color Theory Art Class - Hands-on study of color, how it is viewed and used in art. For ages 16 and older. May 19 and 26, and June 2, 9, 16, and 23, 3:30-5 p.m. at Gallery of THUM, 2910 N. Monroe St. Cost is $120; reservations requested. (509) 413-1489, www.thumstores.com, galleryofthum@gmail.com

Beginning Spindle Turning Class - Students first turn a honey dipper and then have project options for items such as a carving mallet, a weed pot or a top. May 21, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. Cost is $95, includes all materials and use of power lathe. (509) 229-3414, www.artisanbarn.org/ calendar.asp, jhartwig@clearwire.net

Christian Youth Theater Camps – Junior and Bitty Camps - Weeklong summer camps for ages 5-13. 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 by May 31 for June camps and 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

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

Avenue West Gallery - Looking for potters and painters for a juried exhibition in August. Perspectives and applications are available at the gallery, 122 S. Monroe St., or online at www.avenuewestgallery.org. Applications are due by May 20. (509) 838-4999

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 are available at www.onsacredgrounds.com or at On Sacred Grounds: Art and Book Gallery, 12212 E. Palouse Highway. (509) 747-6294

The Idaho Prize for Poetry 2011 - Lost Horse Press is announcing the Idaho Prize for Poetry 2011. All U.S. poets are eligible. Entries must be postmarked by May 15. Entry fee is $25. Visit http://losthorsepress .org/the-idaho-prize for submission guidelines or e-mail losthorsepress@mindspring.com for more information.

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.