Arts calendar
Auditions
“The Nutcracker” – Spokane Symphony/State Street Ballet production, Monday, 4-8 p.m. at Ballet Arts Academy, 109 W. Pacific Ave. Auditions for dancers ages 6-10 with at least one year of experience are from 4-6 p.m., and for ages 10-14 with at least three years experience from 6-8 p.m. Auditioners should arrive one hour early; cost is $12, cash only. Performance dates are Dec. 2-4. (509) 838-5705
Classes and workshops
Greencastle Soap Classes – Beginning Soap Making: Today-Friday, 9:30-11:30 a.m., or Sept. 28-29, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Class for ages 16 and older covers the basics of cold process soap making. Participants design their own fragrance and take home nearly 3 pounds of soap. Cost is $55 for either two-day class, includes supplies. Call (509) 466-7223 or visit www.greencastlesoap.com for more information and to register.
Fun With The Brush – Sumi-e (Asian style painting in water media) and Japanese calligraphy classes begin today for six weeks from 10 a.m.-noon at 927 S. Perry St., or 5:45-7 p.m. at Hobby Lobby, 13902 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. Cost is $60 for each six-week session (advance payment requested, $5 charge for late payments). Supply list and registration forms available at both locations. (509) 534-8712
Fall Art Classes for Seniors – Acrylics Painting: For experienced or beginning painters. Thursdays through Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-noon at Corbin Senior Activity Center, $72. Drawing: Right Side Brain Processes: Develop drawing skills with simple exercises to help you see as an artist. Thursdays throughOct. 20, 2-4 p.m. at CenterPlace, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Room 205, $41. Oil, Watercolor and More: Open for experimentation in any media with personal attention. For all levels. Mondays, Sept. 19-Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-noon at Royal Plaza, 302 E. Wedgewood Ave., $72. Learn to Draw What You See: Train your mind and eye to work together and improve your drawing accuracy with simple exercises. For beginners or intermediate artists. Mondays, Sept. 19-Nov. 7, 1-4 p.m. at CenterPlace, $72. Ceramics: Paint on greenware. Tuesdays, Sept. 20-Oct. 25, 9:30 a.m.-noon or 12:30-3 p.m., Hillyard Senior Center, 4001 N. Cook St. Paint and firing fee is $7. Open Art – Multimedia: Emphasis is on exploring your own style. Wednesdays, Sept. 21-Nov. 9, 9 a.m.-noon at Spokane Valley Senior Center, 2426 N. Discovery Place, Spokane Valley, Room 155, $72. Watercolor Painting: Quick, easy techniques for beginning and advanced students. Thursdays, Sept. 22-Nov. 10, 9 a.m.-noon at Corbin Senior Activity Center, cost is $72. Watercolor Basics and More: Learn easy, step-by-step fundamentals. Thursdays, Sept. 22-Nov. 10, 1-4 p.m. at Corbin Senior Activity Center, $72. Call (509) 279-6027 to register and for more information.
Drawing Methods with Andrea Perry – Learn a variety of methods including use of charcoals, pencils, color, pastels and composition. For ages 8-12. Fridays through Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. at Tinman Too, 809 W. Garland Ave. Cost is $12 per class. (509) 325-3001, tinmanartworks@gmail.com, www.tinmantoo.com
Rigid Heddle Weaving Workshop – Presented by Spokane Handweavers Guild, Saturday-Sunday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Taught by Diane Mckinnon of Portland Handweavers Guild. Registration limited; call (509) 534-6217 or (509) 981-6691 for cost and more information.
Drawing for Adults Workshop with Judy Patterson – Students explore ways to attune their eyes and hands in this fast-paced workshop. Saturday, 10:30 a.m., Tinman Gallery, 811 W. Garland Ave., $50. Call (509) 325-1500, visit www.tinmanartworks.com, or email tinmanartworks@gmail.com for more information and to register.
The Art Coop Classes – Wild Women Pin: Sunday, 1-3 p.m., $25. Fused Glass Jewelry: Monday, 6-8 p.m., $35-$40. Mosaic Birdbath, 12 inches or 16 inches: Wednesday-Sept. 22 (and Sept. 23, optional), 6-9 p.m., $45 for two-day class or $90 for all three days. Wool Felting: Sept. 24, 1-3 p.m., $30. Mosaic Bowling Ball/Boulder: Sept. 26-28, 6-9 p.m., $70. Classes are held at a private home studio, 4225 N. G St. All supplies provided. (509) 327-3726, www.theartcoop.net
Christian Youth Theater, North Idaho – Fall session classes for children ages 6-18 begin Tuesday and Sept. 22 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1700 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Coeur d’Alene, Tuesdays or Thursdays from 4:15-6:15 p.m. for 10 weeks. (208) 765-8600, cytnorthidaho@comcast.net, www.cytnorthidaho.com
Adult Improv Classes - Eight-week improvisational comedy classes run Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m. through Nov. 1. Blue Door Theatre, 815 W. Garland Ave. $25/class. (509) 747-7045
Call for artists
Palouse Plein Air 2011 – The City of Moscow and the Moscow Arts Commission are looking for painters ages 18 and older to participate in the second annual Palouse Plein Air 2011. Competition begins Sept. 29 with three days of painting in a variety of locations. All painting mediums welcome. Applications can be picked up from the Art Office in City Hall, 206 E. Third St., Moscow, Idaho, or downloaded from www.moscow.id.us/ art/pleinair.aspx. Call (208) 883-7036 to register and for more information.
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, 9:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 N. Ramsey Road. Visitors welcome. (208) 762-0976
Wa tercolorists of the Inland Northwest – Annual planning meeting is Saturday, 10 a.m., at Heritage Place, 702 W. Walnut Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Bring ideas for this year’s events. (208) 773-9832, watermedia@live.com
Coeur d’Alene Art Association – Monday, 10 a.m., at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 501 E. Wallace Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Open to the public. (208) 676-9132
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.