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Classes/Workshops

Intermediate Pottery – Six week course for intermediate pottery for students to apply prior knowledge and basic skills to create functional and complete works. Classes offered Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-noon and Thursdays, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Register via Shopify. Through July 28. Emerge, 119 N. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. $275.00. (208) 930-1876.

Painting Fundamentals with Adam Roth – Six week course for high school students to learn basic steps of the painting process in order to complete a painting. Register via Shopify. Every Friday through July 29, 10 a.m. Emerge, 119 N. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. $225. (208) 930-1876.

Play in Clay – Series of three day youth pottery workshops featuring learning the skills of basic pottery and creating a finished product. For ages 7-11. Register via Shopify. Dates include July 18, 20 and 22, 12:30 p.m. Emerge, 119 N. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. $155. (208) 930-1876.

Learn to Paint – Series of three day painting workshop. For ages 10-13. Learn about the painting process and the fundamental materials. Classes available Tuesday-Thursday and July 19, 20 and 21, 10 a.m. For questions email programming@emergecda.com. Register via Shopify. Emerge, 119 N. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. $135. (208) 930-1876.

Introduction to Vinyl Wrapping – Five week introduction course introducing different vinyl materials, tools and applications for a variety of canvases. Tuesdays through Aug. 4, 8:30 a.m. Spokane Community College, 1810 N. Greene St. $2995.

Watercolor with Sam Brooks – An 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.

Illuminated Manuscripts: Green Knight – Create small illuminated manuscript pages from famous fairy tales with Hannah Charlton. Open to adults. Tuesday and July 19, 6-8:30 p.m. Spokane Art School, 811 W. Garland Ave. $65. (509) 325-1500.

Garland Sketch Crawl – Sketch and paint landmarks of the Garland neighborhood with instructor, Megan Perkins. Open to adults and students age 14 and older. Wednesday, 9-11 a.m. Spokane Art School, 811 W. Garland Ave. $20. (509) 325-1500.

Acrylic Painting with Tom Quinn – In this class students will be introduced to the highly forgiving, versatile medium of acrylic paint. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.–noon. Supply list and registry for this class available at spokaneartschool.net/2022/03/acrylic-painting-with-tom-quinn-2/. Spokane Art School, 811 W. Garland Ave. $120. (509) 325-1500.

Stop-Motion Animation: Brain Melt Style with Andi Keating – Create several multi-minute-long motion animations using various mediums including paper, clay and found objects. There will be only one camera, so teamwork is required to make the videos come together successfully. Open to children age 11 and older and adults. Saturdays through Aug. 27, noon-3 p.m. Masks may be required. Register at spokaneartschool.net. Spokane Art School, 811 W. Garland Ave. $250. (509) 325-1500.

Monday Morning Beginner Pottery – Six week Beginner Pottery Class with Jackie Goolsbey. Mondays, 10 a.m.-noon. In this immersion course, the basic fundamentals of pottery will be covered. Students will become familiar with the studio, throwing on the pottery wheel, and leave knowing the basic uses of tools and materials needed for the ceramic arts. Emerge, 119 N. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 930-1876.

Fiber Arts Studio – Bring a spinning wheel, knitting needles and/or crochet hooks and yarn and create with other fiber artists. July 20, 10 a.m.-noon. Create Art Center, 900 W. Fourth St., Newport. $3 donation. (509) 447-9277.

Acrylic Painting with Tom Quinn – In this class students will be introduced to the highly forgiving, versatile medium of acrylic paint. Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.–noon. Supply list and registry for this class available at spokaneartschool.net. Spokane Art School, 811 W. Garland Ave. $120. (509) 325-1500.

Hand Stitchery – Meet with other hand-stitchers and learn about applique, cross stitch, embroidery, crochet, knitting and more. Meets every third Wednesday of the month, 1-4 p.m. Create Art Center, 900 W. Fourth St., Newport. Free. (509) 447-9277.

Drawing Fundamentals for Teens – Marlene Laurich leads students in line, shape, form and space drawing techniques. Open to children aged 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. July 20, 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. July 20, 5:30-7 p.m. Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Parkway. Free. (509) 279-0299.

Poetry Workshop with Mark Anderson – Read poems and discuss a topic in the craft of poetry before launching into a writing exercise. Expand your writing practice, leave with a rough draft of a new poem to work on. All supplies required for this course will be provided by Emerge. For questions email programming@emergecda.com. Register via Shopify at www.emerge-cda.myshopify.com. July 20, 6-7:30 p.m. Emerge, 119 N. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. $25. (208) 930-1876.

Intro to Cold Process Soap Making – Design your own fragrance from a selection of essential oils and take home three pounds of freshly made soap. July 20-21, 6 p.m. Greencastle Soap Company, 203 N. Stone St. $65. (509) 466-7223.

Watercolor with Tom Quinn – A survey of the basic techniques in the luminous medium of transparent watercolor. Registration required. July 21, 3:30 p.m. Spokane Art School, 811 W. Garland Ave. $120. (509) 325-1500.

Frame Loom Weaving – Learn the basics on frame loom weaving. With any questions please email programming@emergecda.com. Register via Shopify. July 23, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Emerge, 119 N. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. $65. (208) 930-1876.

Ponies in the Park – Mary Pat Kanaley, “Ponies In The Park” with author Mary Louise Carpenter. Mary Pat illustrates a story about a little girl’s magical moonlight adventure in Spokane’s Riverfront Park. Mary Pat will also be hosting an art workshop in the Liberty Gallery, children aged 1-3. July 23, 1-3 p.m. Riverfront Park, 507 N. Howard St. (509) 625-6601.

Art Journaling with Dina Natale – Use different mediums to create a unique art journal. Register at spokaneartschool.net. Open to adults. July 24, noon-3 p.m. Spokane Art School, 811 W. Garland Ave. $75. (509) 325-1500.

Home/Garden

24th Annual Coeur d’Alene Garden Tour – The Coeur d’Alene Garden Club annual fundraiser featuring six gardens in the Coeur d’Alene/Dalton Garden area. For more information email cdagardenclub@gmail.com. Purchase tickets at local businesses in the Coeur d’Alene and Spokane area or online at brownpapertickets.com. Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $15.

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, April 1-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.

Kernel at Spark Central – Kids can earn a voucher to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables by completing an activities related to nutrition, gardening, and exercise. Every Wednesday, 5-7 p.m. through Aug. 24. This free program is provided in partnership with Catholic Charities Food for All and Kendall Yards Night Market. Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Parkway. (509) 279-0299.