POAC announces spring adult art classes

Artists can be their own worst critics. Apparently Monet thought he had no talent whatsoever. But he also thought that Gauguin’s work was dreadful. Who knew? And who knows what hidden talents you have? Do you?

Now’s the time to answer those questions by signing up for one or more adult art classes sponsored by Pend Oreille Arts Council and held at the Joyce Dillon Studio in the back of POAC’s Gallery at 313 N. Second Ave. in downtown Sandpoint.

For a complete list of classes go to www.artinsandpoint.org/joycedillonstudio. There you’ll find details about dates, times, costs and supplies, if needed.

The highlights of the season include classes in forging, macrame, weaving, painting, making glass windchimes and Kimekomi. In what? Kimekomi is a Japanese method utilizing fabric to create amazing pictures. Registration for classes is typically a week before they start, so plan accordingly.

For example, to learn to make a macrame plant hanger with Sadey Vogel being held Wednesday, April 16, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. You must register by April 10. Instructor Jan Rust’s classes on wonderful weaving will happen Mondays, April 21, 28, May 5, and May 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. Register by April 15 to participate.

Alison Barrows-Young will teach classes in abstract painting Tuesdays, April 29, May 6 and May 13, from 1 to 4 p.m. and the last day to register is April 23. If you’re interested in learning acrylic painting with Dan Carpenter, his classes will be held Tuesday, May 6, Wednesday, May 7, and Thursday, May 8, from 6 to 9 p.m. Register by April 30.

Susan Gallo will teach a class called “Discovering Alcohol Inks” on Wednesday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to noon. Registration deadline is May 8. Also on May 14, but in the evening from 5 to 7 p.m., T Kurtz is teaching pastel landscapes. And, not to forget Jenny Barry’s Kimekomi class, it will be held Friday, May 16, from 1 to 5 p.m. Be sure to sign up by May 10. Then you should register by May 13 for a jewelry making class with Mary Gayle Young that will be held Monday, May 19, from 1 to 4 p.m.

If you would like to plan further ahead, classes are scheduled through the end of September. Find them online at artinsandpoint.org/jds-studio. There you will also learn more about the many other events POAC has planned. 

Remember, on the first Friday of every month the POAC Gallery hosts an artist reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. introducing a new exhibit that will hang in the gallery for the month. Pend Oreille Arts Council and Joyce Dillon Studio are located at 313 N. Second Ave. Phone 208-263-6139.