Arts Calendar

Classes and workshops

Fall Art Class at the Whitman Library ACT2 of the Community Colleges of Spokane will offer a color theory and practice course with Lisa Soranka. Participants will then use watercolors and pastels to practice their color knowledge and learn the basics of color mixing. Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $16/person, supplies will be provided. Whitman County Library, 102 S. Main St. Colfax. To register and for more information call (800) 845-3324 or visit www.iel.spokane.edu/ACT2.

Hands-on Holiday Fun The City of Moscow, the Moscow Arts Commission, and the Heart of the Arts Inc. will host this art workshop for children ages 6-10. Kids will have an opportunity to make holiday ornaments to take home. Dec. 6, 9-11:30 a.m. $25/person, supplies included. Registration required by Dec. 4. Moscow City Hall, 1912 Center Arts Room, 206 E. Third St., Moscow. To register and for more information, call (208) 883-7036, email dscallorn@ci.moscow.id.us or visit www.moscow.id.us/art/workshops.

Spirit Charm Necklace workshop The Spokane Art School will offer a Spirit Charm Necklace workshop with Jerri Shepard for adults. Students will have an opportunity to create a personalized necklace. Participants are welcome to bring their own charms, beads and religious medals. Handcrafted silver bales, leather cords, charms and beads, jump rings, and jewelry pliers will be provided. Dec. 13, 1-3 p.m. $16/person, plus $25 supply fee. Spokane Art School, 809 W. Garland Ave. To register and for more information, call (509) 325-3001 or visit www.spokaneartschool.net.

Social/Recreational and Education Activities for Adults with Disabilities Classes offered include wood shop, painting, ceramics, art and craft, reading and math, and computers. Held Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at Arc of Spokane, Valley Community Center, 10814 E. Broadway Ave., Spokane Valley. Nominal fee applies. Open to ages 18 and older. Call (509) 325-5451 for more information.

Let’s Paint with Tresia Oosting Color mixing, drawing and painting classes for children ages 4-7. Each week will feature a different project. Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m., or Saturdays, 1-2 p.m., at Spokane Art School, 809 W. Garland Ave. $10; registration required. (509) 325-3001, www.spokaneartschool.net

Call for artists

Avenue West Gallery Seeking artist members at Avenue West Gallery in downtown Spokane. For information call Keiko Von Holt at (509) 534-0638 or email keikossumie@aol.com or Dian Zahner at (509) 466-1203 or email swim1946@yahoo.com.

First Friday Seeking artists whose work is ready to show in nontraditional venues such as coffee shops, wineries and other downtown businesses during self-guided monthly art walks. Referral opportunity only; venues are responsible for selecting their own artists. (509) 625-6079, www.spokanearts.org.

Call for photographers

Spokane Ag Expo 2015 Photography Contest Local photographers are invited to submit their photographs for the Ag Expo’s “Agriculture in the Inland Northwest” photography contest. Photos must be in either color or black and white, with a minimum size of 8-by-10 inches and maximum size of 11-by-14 inches. Photos cannot be framed and must be mounted on cardboard or matting. Photographers can enter a maximum of four photos. Winners in each category will be judged by area photographers, based on theme, composition and creativity. Entry deadline is Nov. 21. For further details, rules and entry forms, visit www.agshow.org.

Deadline to submit items is noon on the Friday before publication. Send information to Arts Calendar, Features Dept., P.O. Box 2160, Spokane, WA 99210 or email to raineyc@spokesman.com.