Community Calendar

For Adult Students
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
January 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 2025

An introduction to the modern highly forgiving medium of acrylic paint. We begin by painting a simple landscape together, after which students move on to their own projects. On the first two days, we cover the materials, color theory and how to handle the paint. After that, students work on their own projects, with much one-on-one with the instructor. Drawing experience is recommended but not essential.

Pottery Place Plus is once again pleased to present Juaquetta Holcomb as our Guest Artist for Jan 2025.

The alpaca and wool Juaquetta uses is grown on local critters, and she does all her own processing. Every day she gets to wash, dye, prep and hand spin these fleeces into unique rustic yarn. Since 1992 Juaquetta has enjoyed spinning yarn and sharing it and the finished items with you ... so you can keep warm!

Stop by the shop in the Historic Liberty Building this January to see Juaquetta's work ... stop by First Friday on Jan 3rd from 5pm-8pm to meet Juaquetta in person!

In January 2025, the Liberty Gallery features "Portray a Poem", a group show of local artists who turn words into images to portray the heart and soul of a favorite poem.

Sometimes a poem will strike a chord in the imagination. This is what our local artists have found as they turn words into expressive images to portray the inspiration, humor, empowerment, tragedy, or spectacular beauty of their chosen poem. Each artist’s favorite medium is used to create their piece, including digital art; acrylic, watercolor or oil; mixed mediums; stained glass; and fabric quilting.

This show will run from Dec 29th through Jan 25th at the Liberty Gallery, located in the Liberty Building located at the First Friday Reception to Meet the Artist on Jan 3rd, from 5-8:30pm.

For Adult Students
Wednesdays, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
January 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 2025

An introduction to the venerable, versatile medium of oil paint. We begin by painting a simple landscape together, after which students move on to their own projects. On the first two days, we cover the materials, color theory and how to handle the paint. After that, students work on their own projects, with much one-on-one with the instructor. Drawing experience is recommended but not essential.

For Adult Students
Wednesday, 3 – 5 p.m.
January 15, 22, 29 and February 5, 12, 19, 2025

A slide-show and lecture series on the history of art, mostly European and American.

Using primarily watercolors as the instrument of demonstration, I aim to help students learn to mix whatever color they wish using limited color palettes. On top of that, we will discuss different common color schemes using the color wheel as an aid and show how the color wheel can be used practically when planning paintings for maximum cohesiveness. And since it’s watercolors, I’ll also explain why some paints in the same color family produce different results and how to hypothetically predict what a different color will do.

The Spokane Folklore Society hosts its third Wednesday contra dance on January 15 at the Woman's Club Hall beginning with a newcomer session at 7:15PM followed by a two hour dance starting at 7:30PM. Caller Penn Fix will teach easy to learn dances. Live music provided by the Jam Band. Everyone is welcome. No partners necessary. Contra dances are fun. A welcoming and accessible community. General admission $10; SFS members and college students $7; kids under age 18 are free. For more information call 509-838-2160

The Spokane Folklore Society hosts its regular third Wednesday contra dance on January 15 at the Woman's Club Hall starting with a newcomer session at 7:15 followed by a two hour dance ending at 9:30PM. Penn Fix along with other local callers will teach easy to learn contra dances. Our Jam Band of up to 20 musicians will provide live folk music. Beginners are welcome. No partners are necessary. Join in the fun with a welcoming community. General Admission is $10 and SFS Members and College Students $7. Kids under 18 are free.
For more information call 509-838-2160

"Join Bretz RV & Marine at the National RV Show happening January 16-20 at the Spokane Convention Center!

This event is FREE!

There will be:
• A treasure hunt for the kids + prizes & treats
• Live music
• Adult beverages
• and MORE!

Find HUGE savings on new travel trailers, fifth wheels, motorhomes, and more. You can also enter to win WIN a new 2024 Sunray 109 Camp Trailer!"

Thu - Sat | 9am - 8pm
Sun | 10am - 7pm
Mon | 9am - 7pm

Pottery Place Plus is once again pleased to present Juaquetta Holcomb as our Guest Artist for Jan 2025.

The alpaca and wool Juaquetta uses is grown on local critters, and she does all her own processing. Every day she gets to wash, dye, prep and hand spin these fleeces into unique rustic yarn. Since 1992 Juaquetta has enjoyed spinning yarn and sharing it and the finished items with you ... so you can keep warm!

Stop by the shop in the Historic Liberty Building this January to see Juaquetta's work ... stop by First Friday on Jan 3rd from 5pm-8pm to meet Juaquetta in person!