Arts calendar

Thu., Nov. 10, 2011

Auditions

“ Third” – North Idaho College, Nov. 21-22, 6 p.m., Boswell Hall, Schuler Performing Arts Center. Needed: One man early 20s, one man 60-70, one woman early 20s and two women of middle age. Production dates are Feb. 16-25; community members are encouraged to audition. (208) 769-3220

Classes and workshops

Tincan Workshops – Basic Video: Editing (Adobe Premier Pro) – Covers the basics of adding footage, cutting video and audio, and adding titles and transitions. Today, 2-3 p.m., or Monday, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Basic Video: Exporting and Uploading – Covers how to best compress a video and still keep the quality as well as how to use the Internet to share videos. Nov. 17, 2-3 p.m., or Nov. 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Photoshop 101: Covers how to use the different tools in the tool bar, layers, filters and more. Nov. 15, 2-3 p.m., or Nov. 28, 1-2 p.m. All workshops are free and open to the public. Tincan, 1317 W. Second Ave. Call (509) 744-0972 or visit www.tincan.org to register or for more information.

Greencastle Soap Classes – Herbal Salve and Lip Balm Class: Learn to infuse oils and make a simple herbal salve as well as how to make an economical lip balm. Participants bring home a container of herbal salve and several tubes of lip balm. Today, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $45. Greencastle Soap, 203 N. Stone St. Call (509) 466-7223 or visit www.greencastlesoap.com for more information and to register.

Soapmaking 101 Workshop – Gayle Kruger of Violet Moon Soaps is leading this two-day workshop. Make and take home 4 pounds (roughly 12 4.5-ounce bars) of soap using organic and essential oils. For ages 15 and older. Saturday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sun People Dry Goods Co., 32 W. Second Ave., Suite 200. Cost is $55; preregistration is required. Call (509) 368-9378, visit www.sunpeopledrygoods.com, or email Juliet@sunpeopledrygoods.com to register and for more information.

Imaginary Watercolor Landscapes with Tobe Harvey – Spend the day creating imaginary landscapes in watercolor, for adults. Saturday, 10:30 a.m., Tinman Artworks, 811 W. Garland Ave. Cost is $50. (509) 325-1500, www.tinmantoo.com, tinmanartworks@gmail.com

Painting on Silk – Learn basic serti/yuzen and wet-on-wet techniques. Participants take home a hand-painted silk scarf. Saturday, 2-4:30 p.m., Avenue West Gallery, 122 S. Monroe St. Cost is $35, includes all supplies. (509) 838-4999, (509) 624-3888

Clay with Liz Bishop – Two-week class for ages 8-12 explores the beginning stages of hand building. Project is making a box out of slabs and adding clay for decoration. Students will be able to paint their fired project the second week. Classes are Mondays, Nov. 14 and 21, 4 p.m., at Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. Cost is $22. (509) 325-3001, www.tinmantoo.com, tinmanartworks@gmail.com

Let’s Paint with Tresia Oosting – 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. (509) 325-3001, www.tinmantoo.com, tinmanartworks@gmail.com

Drawing Methods with Andrea Perry – Students learn a variety of drawing methods, including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. For ages 8-12. Fridays, 4 p.m., Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. Cost is $12 per class. (509) 325-3001, tinmanartworks@gmail.com, www.tinmantoo.com

Fall Leaf Painting – Use leaves to create a custom composition with crayons and watercolor. Includes instruction on observational drawing, composition and other arrangements, color mixing and watercolor techniques. For ages 8-12. Nov. 19, 1 p.m., Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. Cost is $10, plus $5 supply fee. (509) 325-3001, www.tinmantoo.com, tinmanartworks@gmail.com

The Art Coop Classes – Microscope Slide Fused Glass House Ornament: Nov. 20, 1-3 p.m., or Nov. 30, 6-8 p.m., $35 for either class. Necklace/Ornament: Nov. 21, 6-8 p.m., $25. Fused Glass Jewelry: Nov. 22, 6-8 p.m., $35. Open Studio for Past Fused Glass Students: Nov. 26, noon-6 p.m., $30 per card. Mosaic Winter Plaque: Two-part class is Nov. 28-29, 6-9 p.m., $40. Classes are held at a private home studio, 4225 N. “G” St. All supplies provided. (509) 327-3726, www.theartcoop.net

Mommy and Me Ornament – Create an original holiday ornament. Help your youngster squish special clay into a mitten or a freeform shape and then finish it up with paint. Nov. 26, 1 p.m., Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. Cost is $5. (509) 325-3001, www.tinmantoo.com, tinmanartworks@gmail.com.

Block of the Month Quilt Class – Participants bring their sewing machines and thread (or needle and thread) to make a single 8-inch quilt block which could be used to make a potholder, pillow top or table mat. Pattern and finishing instructions included. Nov. 30, 9 a.m., Corbin Senior Activity Center, 827 W. Cleveland Ave. Cost is $12; fabric provided and pre-cut for each person. (509) 327-1584, rentals@corbinseniorcenter.org, www.corbinseniorcenter.org

Blown Glass Holiday Ornament Workshop – For ages 16 and older. Learn how to draw molten glass from the furnace, apply color and decoration, and blow and shape your own ornaments. Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Artisans at the Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Parkway, Uniontown, Wash. Cost is $99, includes all materials. Preregistration required by Nov. 27. Call (509) 229-3414 or visit www.artisanbarn.org for more information and to register.

Call for photographers

Spokane Ag Expo 2012 Photography Contest – Photographers are asked to submit entries depicting “Agriculture in the Inland Northwest.” Submission deadline is Nov. 30. Photographs will be displayed at Spokane Ag Expo 2010 at the Spokane Convention Center, Feb. 7-9, 2012. Contest rules and entry forms can be found online at www.agshow.org. Call (509) 321-3633 or visit www.agshow.org to register and for more information.

Call for musicians

Washington Idaho Symphony 2011-2012 Young Artists Competition – Eligibility limited to Pacific Northwest instrumentalists, singers and composers ages 14-30 by Jan. 28, 2012. Applications due by Nov. 28. Entrance fee is $30. (509) 332-3408, info@washington idahosymphony.org, www.washington idahosymphony.org

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

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