Arts calendar
Auditions
“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 who are hired will receive a small stipend. www.northidahotheatre.org, (509) 769-2999
Classes and workshops
Color Theory Art Class – Hands-on study of color, how it is viewed and used in art. For ages 16 and older. Today and May 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
Drawing Methods with Andrea Turnbough – Students learn a variety of drawing methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. For ages 8-12. Friday, 4 p.m. at Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. Cost is $12. (509) 325-3001, www.tinmantoo.com, tinmanartworks@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. Saturday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $95, includes all materials and use of power lathe. (509) 229-3414, www.artisanbarn.org/ calendar.asp, jhartwig@clearwire.net
World Drumming Workshop – Saturday at Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. Sessions are 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for ages 15 through adult ($15), 1-3 p.m. for ages 14 and under ($10). (509) 326-9516
Handmade Raku Tiles – Three-session workshop. Students design, construct and glaze tiles for raku firing. For ages 16 years and older. Saturday, May 28 and June 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at 11409 E. Alki Ave., Spokane Valley. Cost is $85 plus $25 lab fee. Call (509) 926-6737, email Karen.kaiser@ northwestmuseum.org or visit www.spokaneartschool. blogspot.com for more information.
Youth Sewing Class – For youth ages 9-16. Class is individualized to each child’s abilities. Cost is $10. Saturday, 1-3 p.m., at Sew Uniquely You, 10220 N. Nevada St., Suite 10. Call (509) 467-8210 or email sewuniquelyyou@gmail.com for more information.
The Art Coop Classes – Beaded Cuff Bracelet: Sunday, 1-4 p.m., $45. Mosaic Bowling Ball/Boulder: Tuesday-May 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
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
Intermediate Bowl Turning Workshop – May 28-29, 9 a.m. at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $200, includes all materials and the use of a power lathe. Registration required by Sunday. (509) 229-3414, www.artisanbarn.org/ calendar.asp
Cut Loose and Create! Move Beyond the Comfort Zone – Learn ways to get out of your comfort zone, tap into the right side of your brain and cut loose. May 28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Storm Cellar, 504 S. Main St., Moscow, Idaho. $58. Contact Susan Kilgore at (208) 301-4958 or susanjkilgore@gmail.com, or Carrie Vielle at (509) 599-2106 or carrie.vielle.art@gmail.com to register or for more information.
“Fur and Feathers” – Judy Fairley will demonstrate scratchboard art and Julie Thompson will demonstrate painting on feathers. May 29, noon-3 p.m., Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. (509) 229-3655
Arts Alliance Classes - Oil Painting Workshop: For beginning oil painters. Learn to mix any color using the three primary colors, plus black and white; how to do the “Daily Warmup”; and other tips and techniques. June 2 and 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Sandpoint Center for the Arts, 518 Oak St., Sandpoint. Cost is $175, which includes supplies that can be taken home, or $100 for participants who bring their own paints, brushes, knife and canvas panels. Enrollment required by Monday. (208) 265-4303, artsalliance@sandpoint.net
Spring Art Classes for Seniors – Gutta Bottles – Watercolor: Add fine lines to your painting use gutta bottles. June 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $15. Paint a Still Life – Watercolor: Allows control of 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 pizazz to a landscape. Bring your own reference or be inspired by Van Gogh. 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. (509) 279-6027, kmurray@iel.spokane.edu
Wood Turning Workshop – Lidded Containers – Participants learn how to make lidded containers of wood. June 4, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $155, includes all materials as well as use of tools and a power lathe. Registration required by May 29. (509) 229-3414, www.artisanbarn.org/ calendar.asp.
Paper Marbling Workshop – Participants learn how to float paint on top of water to make beautiful patterns and transfer them to paper. June 4, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown, Wash. $33, all materials provided. Registration required by June 2. (509) 229-3414, www.artisanbarn.org/ calendar.asp.
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. June 7-8, 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; registration required by June 9. (509) 229-3414, www.artisanbarn.org/ calendar.asp
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
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
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. Today, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Road. 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 Friday. (509) 838-4999
Pottery Place Plus – New members open house is Sunday, noon-3 p.m., at the artist’s cooperative, 203 N. Washington St. Refreshments will be available and knowledgeable members on hand to answer questions. Email membership@potteryplace.com or call (509) 991-5784 for membership details and application information.
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
ArtFest – The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture is seeking volunteers for ArtFest 2011, June 3-5, and for setup on 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@ northwestmuseum.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 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 e-mail to libbyf@spokesman.com.