Crafts Classes and Workshops

Sun., Jan. 17, 2016

Craft classes/workshops

LadyBug Techniques - Led by Marlene and Monica. Call (509) 467-8210 for more information. Monday, Sew Uniquely You, 11402 N. Newport Highway, Suite C. $60, includes book.

Black and White Wreath Class - Led by Lori. Call (509) 467-8210 for more information. Jan. 26, 10 a.m., Sew Uniquely You, 11402 N. Newport Highway, Suite C. $35.

Greencastle Soap Classes - Learn how to make soap and other herbal items. Beginning Soap Making Class. Registration required; ages 16 and older. Jan. 26-27, 6-8 p.m., Greencastle Soap Company, 203 N. Stone St. $55/class. (509) 466-7223.

Fabric Painting - Loretta will teach her techniques of fabric painting. Call (509) 467-8210 for more information. Jan. 28, 10 a.m., Sew Uniquely You, 11402 N. Newport Highway, Suite C. $20.

Hand-Stitched with Love - Using the simple art of embroidery, it’s easy to create hand-made valentines that will be cherished for years to come. Learn tricks and techniques of embroidered lettering, patterns, edging and more. Learn how to do simple woven boxes. Jan. 30, 3 p.m., Spark Center, 1214 W. Summit Parkway. $7, includes both sessions and materials.. (509) 466-0376.

Home/garden

Rare Plant Conservation in North Idaho - Presented by Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society and Sandpoint Parks and Recreation. Saturday, 9:45-11:30 a.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. Free. (208) 627-3292.

Spokane Ag Expo and Pacific Northwest Farm Forum - Spokane Ag Expo is the largest machinery show in the Inland Northwest, providing a showcase for agricultural equipment and related products to the farmer, rancher and producer. There will be more than 300 vendors and exhibits for both the full-time and part-time landowner and producer showcasing all the latest in farming innovations. Pacific Northwest Farm Forum spotlights major speaker events during the show and seminars ranging across a wide spectrum of current topics. Produced by the AgriBusiness Council of Greater Spokane Incorporated. Hours are Feb. 2-3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Feb. 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Spokane Convention Center, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. $12/adults; $8/age 12-18; free/age 12 and younger. Admission good all three days. (509) 321-3633.

Spokane’s 38th Annual Home and Yard Show - Presented by Jim Custer Enterprises. Featuring displays and demonstrations with home and yard-related products, services and improvements. Hours are Thursday-Friday, noon-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 25-28, Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane Valley. $7/good all weekend; children age 12 and younger free. (509) 924-0588.

Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society - Sandpoint Parks and Recreation will co-sponsor “Native Plants - Keeping Our Water Clean.” Molly McCahon will speak on the many ways native plants benefit water quality and what resources are available to private landowners for the benefit of water quality on or near their property. For more information, visit www.NativePlantSociety.org. Feb. 27, 9:45-11:30 a.m., Sandpoint Community Hall, 204 S. First Ave., Sandpoint. Free.

Animals

Cat Show - Pedigreed and non-pedigreed cats will come from around the world to compete for best-of-show honors. The International Cat Association’s most popular breed of cat in the world, the Bengal, will be showcased. Friday, 3-9 p.m., Bengals only. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., all-breed cat show. Rescue shelters will have cats available for adoption. Vendors will have cat products for sale. Feb. 19-21, Doubletree Hotel, 322 N. Spokane Falls Blvd. $7/adults; $5/seniors and children; $20/family. (206) 920-9214.

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