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Aug. 23, 2022 Updated Fri., Aug. 26, 2022 at 4:41 p.m.

By Skylynne McCaughey skylynnem@spokesman.com (509) 459-5434

Arts/Crafts

Artists in the Garden – Regional artists present their work for sale, featuring 3D printed dragons, pottery, fiber arts, hand turned wood bowls, fine art and cards, jewelry, micro greens, children’s books and more. Sept. 11, noon-3 p.m. 900 W. Fourth St., Newport. (509) 447-9277.

Classes/Workshops

Sew Uniquely You Classes – Monday: Elna Club, 10 a.m.-noon. $20; Tuesday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $40; Sew Uniquely You, 11402 N. Newport Highway, Suite C. (509) 467-8210.

Art Journaling with Dina Natale – Use different mediums to create a unique art journal. Register at spokaneartschool.net. Open to adults. Sunday, noon-3 p.m. Spokane Art School, 811 W. Garland Ave. $75. (509) 325-1500.

Fiber Arts Studio – Bring a spinning wheel, knitting needles and/or crochet hooks and yarn and create with other fiber artists. Wednesday and Sept. 7, 10 a.m.-noon. Create Art Center, 900 W. Fourth St., Newport. $3 donation. (509) 447-9277.

Drawing Fundamentals for Teens – Marlene Laurich leads students in line, shape, form and space drawing techniques. For ages 12-15. Sponsored by the Kalispel Tribe youth art grant. Supplies and snacks provided. Call (509) 447-9277 or visit createarts.org to register. Masks required. Every Wednesday, 3-4:30 p.m. Create Art Center, 900 W. Fourth St., Newport. Free. (509) 447-9277.

Drop in and Draw – Explore different artistic mediums, develop skills and ideas and get feedback. Open to all ages. Every Wednesday, 5:30-7 p.m. Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Parkway. Free. (509) 279-0299.

Fiddle and Guitar Lessons with Ben – Ben Kardos is offering individual fiddle and guitar lessons on Saturdays, 1-3 p.m. For ages six and up. Providing your own instrument is required. To schedule a class, call (509) 447-9277 or (509) 671-6401. Create Art Center, 900 W. Fourth St., Newport. (509) 447-9277.

Watercolor with Sam Brooks – All levels watercolor class, meeting the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call (509) 447-9277 for a list of supplies. Register by mail, P.O. Box 1173, or online at createarts.org. Create Art Center, 900 W. Fourth St., Newport. $20/class. (509) 447-9277.

Beginning Watercolor with Janie Edwards – Janie will teach the fundamentals of design, color and message using watercolors. This class is for beginners ages 12 to adults with little experience and will lead students through a step by step process of painting. Preregistration is required. Available Sept. 8, 6:30 p.m. Spokane Art School, 811 W. Garland Ave. $80.00. (509) 325-1500.

Dogs with Attitude Sculpture Class with Collista Krebs – A fast moving 3lb sculpture class of dogs with attitude. Bring a picture of your dog or any dog that you like. You will be given 3 pounds of clay and will be walked through hand building your sculpture. For ages 12 and up. Sept. 10, 9-11 a.m. Register at bit.ly/3AkvJ63. Spokane Art School, 811 W. Garland Ave. $50. (509) 325-1500.

Fiddle and Guitar Lessons with Ben – Ben Kardos is offering individual fiddle and guitar lessons on Saturdays, 1-3 p.m. Ages six and up. Providing your own instrument is required. To schedule a class, call (509) 447-9277 or (509) 671-6401. Create Art Center, 900 W. Fourth St., Newport. (509) 447-9277.

Home/Garden

Master Gardeners Plant Clinic – Learn from Master Gardeners about horticulture issues, including plant selection, installation and maintenance; plant problem diagnosis and treatment; environmentally sound gardening practices; pest identification and management; and effective landscaping practices. For information about required supplies, call (509) 477-2181 or email mastergardener@spokanecounty.org. First and third Fridays through Oct. 21, 1-5 p.m. Presented by the Spokane Master Gardeners and Spokane County Library District. Cheney Library, 610 First St., Cheney. Free. (509) 893-8280.

Lawn Gone: Native Plants and Xeriscape Gardens – Master Gardener Steve Nokes offers tips for replacing your lawn with native plants and other materials to save water and create a yard that never needs to be mowed. Sept. 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 893-8350.

Perennial Pruning for Fall – New Leaf Nursery plant expert Laurie Wilson guides you through the different techniques used to ensure a lush and lavish return in the spring. Sept. 7, 6-7:30 p.m. New Leaf Nursery, 12655 N. Government Way, Hayden, Idaho. $30. (208) 762-4825.

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