Classes, workshops
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.
Coeur d’Alene Art Grant Program Three-year pilot program of the City of Coeur d’Alene Arts Commission seeks to widen arts and cultural participation and expression. Program provides support from $500 up to $1,000 for projects, opportunities, and events proposed by individuals, groups, organizations or communities of interest that offer a potential arts or cultural impact within the city of Coeur d’Alene. To apply for a grant, visit www.cdaid.org and click on “Public Art.” Call Steve Anthony at (208) 769-2249 for more information.
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 select their own artists. (509) 625-6079, www.spokanearts.org.
Call for musicians
New Horizons Orchestra Adult beginner musicians are welcome. Orchestra meets Mondays, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., from September through May. Holy Names Music Center, 3910 W. Custer Drive. $40. (509) 481-1753.
Opportunity Presbyterian Church Handbell Choir Seeking ringers for church choir. Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. For more information, call (509) 701-0495 or email stan@opportunitypresbyterian.org.
Classes and workshops
Introduction to Woodburning For beginning and intermediate students. Learn the basic techniques of creating burned images on wood. Ages 14 years and older. Saturday, Wednesday, Oct. 25, and Oct. 29, 5-8 p.m. $15/class, patterns will be furnished and all materials will be supplied by instructor. Students are asked to bring wood burner unit and pens. Hobby Lobby, 7706 N. Division St. To register and for more information call (509) 467-3342 or email restore001@aol.com.
Mixed Media Canvas Class Students will learn how to create a unique canvas by adding layers of scrapbook paper, book pages, paint, ink and embellishments. Participants will finish the class with a completed canvas. Oct. 24, 7-9 p.m. $10 supply fee, includes canvas and supplies. Class space is limited. Registration required by Thursday. Whitman County Library, 102 S. Main St., Colfax, Wash. To register and for more information call (509) 397-4366 or email Nichole Kopp at nichole@whitco.lib.wa.us.
Social/Recreational and Education Activities for Adults with Disabilities Classed 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. 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.
Meetings
A.R.T.S. Anonymous For all artists who want to explore, expand and get support for their creativity, whether professional, amateur, beginning or still searching for arts expression. Saturdays, 3-4:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Institute, 711 S. Cowley St. Free; donations accepted. Call (509) 280-0325 or email donnalynf@aol.com for meeting dates and more information.
Spirit of Spokane Chorus Currently recruiting new members. Sweet Adeline chorus meets Tuesdays at 6:45 p.m. at Opportunity Presbyterian Church, 202 N. Pines Road, Spokane Valley. Visit www.spiritofspokanechorus.org for more information.
Coeur d’Alene Art Association Monthly General Meetings Held the third Thursday of each month, 10 a.m., at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Fellowship Hall, 501 E. Wallace Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Visit www.coeurdaleneartassoc.org or call (208) 676-9132 for more information.
Weavers Group Meets the second Wednesday of the month, 1-3:30 p.m., at Create Arts Center, 900 W. Fourth St., Newport, Wash. Judy Graham will instruct or assist anyone who would like to weave. Beginners welcome. Participants should bring their own loom. Call (509) 447-9277, visit www.createarts.org or email create@createarts.org for more information.
Writers Group Held the second and fourth Thursday of the month, 2 p.m., at Create Arts Center, 900 W. Fourth St., Newport, Wash. Group meets to share ideas, knowledge and expertise about writing. All levels of experience welcome. Call (509) 447-9277, visit www.createarts.org or email create@createarts.org for more information.