Arts calendar

Thu., May 12, 2011

Auditions

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

Classes and workshops

The Art Coop Classes – Sun Dyeing: Today, 1-3 p.m., $30. Microscope Slide Character Pin: Sunday, 1-4 p.m., $40. Fused Glass Bracelet, Pendant and Earrings: Monday, 6-8 p.m., $40. Mosaic Birdbath: Wednesday-next Thursday, 6-9 p.m., $45. Classes are held at a private home studio, 4225 N. “G” St. (509) 327-3726, www.theartcoop.net

Making Mosaics – Workshop uses glass as a medium. Students complete an eight-inch round piece of colorful artwork and learn design techniques as well as grouting and sealing. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Storm Cellar, 504 S. Main St., Moscow, Idaho. Cost is $58, plus $12 for materials. Contact Susan Kilgore at (208) 301-4958 or email susanjkilgore@gmail.com or Carrie Vielle at (509) 599-2106 or carrie.vielle.art@gmail.com to register and for more information.

Painting the Landscape in Watercolor – Workshop for adults focusing on landscape details: trees, skies, water, rocks, hills and mountains. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. Cost is $180; preregistration is required by today. 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

Spring Art Classes for Seniors – 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. Saturday and May 21, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley. $23. (509) 279-6027

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 for a finished product. Saturday, 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

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

Advanced Soap Making – Explore the world of soap and color, learn what works from the kitchen, experiment with pigments, oxides and dyes, and more. Tuesday-Wednesday, 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. $120; reservations requested. (509) 413-1489, www.thumstores.com, galleryofthum@gmail.com

Call for artists

Artists Loose on the Palouse – Seeking entries for the fifth annual arts and crafts fair July 22-24. Applications are available at www.onsacredgrounds.com or at On Sacred Grounds, 12212 E. Palouse Highway. (509) 747-6294

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

Call for volunteers

ArtFest 2011 – The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture is seeking volunteers for the festival June 3-5, and for setup June 2. Volunteers assist at the information tent, provide breaks for artists at their booths or help in the beer gardens (must be 21 and or older). Contact David Brum at david.brum@northwest museum.org or (509) 363-5324.

Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre – Adult and teen volunteers needed to help with various tasks. Call (208) 769-7780 or email aaron@cdasummertheatre.com

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