Sunday, January 20, 2013

Registration Deadline January 25, 2013 for Alison Oman's Intermediate Weaving Class

Alison Oman to teach intermediate bead weaving at the Dahmen Barn
Resident artisan Alison Oman will be teaching Intermediate Bead Weaving – The Next Step at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn on Saturday, February 2 from 9 am to 4 pm.

This class is for students who have taken Alison's beginner's course and are ready to move on. Students will create a ladybug pin with a 'ragged', free-form edge, learning the finishing techniques to make the design into both a pin or a pendant. The pin will be completed in class. Designs for two pieces will be included in the handouts. Students should bring their loom without a warp on it. The cost is $80, which includes all materials except the loom.

Registrations must be received by January 25 either by calling 509-229-3414 or using the form online on the top of the calendar page at www.artisanbarn.org.

For those who have an incomplete project on their loom, Alison is offering another session on February 16. See the calendar listing on the website for details.

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is a non-profit creativity center in Uniontown on highway 195 in the big white barn behind the famous iron wheel fence. Winter hours are Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm January and February. There is no daily admission fee and the three storey facility is fully handicap accessible.

Saturday, January 12, 2013

January 2013 Front Porch Review


The January 2013 issue of Front Porch Review is now available. An intriguing collection of prose, poetry and visual arts. As demonstrated by the cover photo, we are not experiencing a typical Chicago January.
 
Please encourage everyone you know to read the magazine and to e-mail me a request to be on my mailing list. I rely on e-mail addresses for issue notification purposes only.
 
The submission date for the next issue is no later than Monday, April 1.
 
Thanks, and I welcome your comments.
Regards,

Glen Phillips
Publisher
glenhphillips@att.net

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Registration Deadline January 12, 2013 for Beginners Bead Weaving at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn


Bead weaving for beginners scheduled at the Dahmen Barn

On Saturday, January 19 a bead weaving workshop for beginners will be held at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown from 9 am to 4 pm.  Resident artisan Alison Oman teaches this popular topic and sets the maximum number of students at 5 to ensure individual instruction.  The cost of $85 includes all materials including the loom.  Registrations must be received no later than Saturday, January 12, 2013.  Call 509-229-3414 or register online by using the form at the top of the calendar page at www.artisanbarn.org.
 
Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is in the big white barn behind the famous iron wheel fence just off highway 195 in Uniontown.  The non-profit creativity center is fully accessible and has no daily admission fee.  The Barn is open every day of the week through December 23rd from 10 am to 6 pm, then Thursday through Sunday until December 30.  Winter hours begin Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm January and February.  Information:  www.artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3414.

Palouse 2013 Compost Permits & Dog License Available



The 2013 Palouse compost permits are now available at City Hall, 120 East Main, Palouse, Washington. Cost is $15.00 for a permit, valid Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2013. Each permit is good for one household only.

Sorry, Christmas trees are not allowed at the compost site. Leaves, grass, and soft vegetation only.

And don’t forget the 2013 Palouse dog licenses are now ready for purchase as well.

Palouse City Council Meetings
2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month, 7:00pm, City Hall, 120 East Main, Palouse, Washington.

Blue Lake Review ~ January 2013

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Weekly AA Meetings at St. Joseph's Fellowship Hall, Rockford, Washington

Thursdays, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 2013, at 7 p.m., AA Meetings at St. Joseph's Fellowship Hall, 138 S. River Street, Rockford, Washington.