Registration by August 6, 2013 for Carrie Vielle's August 10, 2013 Workshop on Drawing Perspective

Learn to draw perspective at the Dahmen Barn on August 10, 2013. From 10:00 am to 3:30 pm, accomplished sketch artist Carrie Vielle will hold a workshop on drawing perspective, which is the illusion of depth and three-dimensional space -- a challenging but important component to drawings and paintings striving for realism.

 

The class is for ages 16 and older.  The cost is $75 with students bringing a few materials (see website).  Please register by August 6 using the form at the top of the calendar page at www.artisanbarn.org or call 509-229-3414. 

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is a non-profit creativity center in Uniontown in the big white barn behind the famous iron wheel fence on highway 195.  The facility is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.  It has no daily admission fee and is fully handicap accessible.  Information:  www.artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3414.

July 31, 2013 Deadline for Map Inclusion to Palouse, Wash., August 3, 2013 City-Wide Yard Sale

The Palouse Chamber of Commerce City-wide yard sale is Saturday, August 3, 2013.

 

If you want your sale on the map, please come sign up at City Hall, no later than next Wednesday, July 31, 2013. There is a $2 charge to be on the map, payable to the Palouse Chamber of Commerce.

 

Registration Due August 3, 2013 Leafe and Flower Pounding Workshop

On Saturday, August 10, 2013, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, resident fiber artist Ellen Kundrat will hold a workshop on leaf and flower pounding, a technique for transferring pigment onto fabric.  This class is for teens through adults, with a minimum of 3 students and a maximum of 8.

All skill levels are welcome.  The cost is $40, with students providing some of the materials.  Register by August 3 by using the form on the top of the calendar page at www.artisanbarn.org or call 509-229-3414. 

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is a non-profit creativity center in Uniontown on highway 195 in the big barn behind the famous iron wheel fence. 

The facility is fully handicap accessible and has no daily admission fee.  It is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.  Information:  www.artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3414.

" Vagabonds: Anthology of the Mad Ones" Call for Submissions Due by August 16, 2013

VAGABONDS: Anthology of the Mad Ones is calling for submissions , due by August 16, 2013 for their September 26t, 2013 anthology.

Vagabonds publishes Poetry, Photography, Playwrights and Film Scripts, Short Stories, Excerpts from Travel Diaries, Digital Artwork.
 

Something New & Sweet at On Sacred Grounds, Valleyford, Wash.

 

On Sacred Grounds, in Valleyford, Washington, is introducing a new line of pastries and bread from Alpine Bakery, including sweet bars, scones, cinnamon rolls, artisan bread including gluten-free varieties.

All new pastries are on sale for $1, plus sharing your opinion of them with Elaine. Walk-in customers have a chance to try some fresh artisan bread for free ~~ for letting her know what you think.

Starting next week, On Sacred Grounds will introduce Hump-Day Delights!  Celebrating the middle of the week.  Fresh selections arrive Tuesday evening.

 

 

Community-Wide Garage Sale at Fairfield, Wash., July 19-20, 2013

 

Palouse Pool Midnight Swim Event + Swim Lessons July - August, 2013

Midnight Swim this Friday at Palouse Pool, July 19, 2013, from 8:30 – midnight.  $5 per person. Swimming, food, fun, games, Prizes!

Also, session III swim lessons have been confirmed!

 

There are still openings in both session II & III.  Call 878-1811 to register.

 

Session II begins Monday, July 22- Thurs., Aug. 1

Session III begins Monday, Aug. 5 – Thurs., Aug. 15.

Registration Due July 9, 2013 for Carrie Vielle Travel Sketchbook Workshop

Travel Sketchbook workshop scheduled at the Dahmen Barn

On Saturday, July 13 from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm, resident artisan Carrie Vielle will hold a workshop on maintaining a travel sketchbook at Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown.

 

In addition to general sketching-on-location techniques, Carrie will share lots of creative ideas on how you can record the sites, sounds, smells and more of your journeys!  Says Carrie: “One of my greatest joys when traveling is capturing unique memories with a pencil over a camera!” This class is for ages 16 and older. Drawing experience is helpful but not necessary. The cost is $75 with students bringing materials listed on the website calendar.

 

Registrations must be received by Thursday, July 9. Register online using the form at the top of the calendar page at www.artisanbarn.org or call 509-229-3414.

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.  The three story facility is fully handicap accessible and is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.  There is no daily admission fee.  Information:  www.artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3414.

Cowboy Poet Bob Marshall to Perform at Dahmen Barn July 14, 2013

On Sunday, July 14 at 2:00 pm, award winning cowboy poet Bob Marshall will perform Western music, cowboy poetry and storytelling at the Dahmen Barn.  This will be an outdoor concert on the hillside behind the Barn.  Bring a blanket for the hillside or sit in chairs provided. 

 

Singer/songwriter Bob Marshall doesn’t just sing about the American West and a country lifestyle, he projects its heart to all who will take time to listen.

 

A ranch owner and professional rodeo cowboy, Bob’s music and stage presentation reveals his journey of growth as an artist over forty years.   Accompanying Bob will be two members of the Palouse Country Cowboy Poetry Association, "Awesome" Jim Aasen and Jim Bullard.  Admission is $10 at the door. 

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn is in Uniontown at 419 Highway 195, in the big white barn behind the famous iron wheel fence. Information:  www.artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3414.

 

July 1, 2013 Issue of "The Clarion" Includes Palouse Regional News

Read local area news in The Clarion including Freeman's FLBA achievements and other good news, and upcoming events provided in On Sacred Grounds' great little monthly news venue.

Pick up a printed copy next time you stop in for a refreshing treat at 12212 E. Palouse Hwy., Valleyford, Washington.
 

July 1, 2013 Issue of "The Clarion" Includes Palouse Regional News

Read local area news in The Clarion including Freeman's FLBA achievements and other good news, and upcoming events provided in On Sacred Grounds' great little monthly news venue.

Pick up a printed copy next time you stop in for a refreshing treat at 12212 E. Palouse Hwy., Valleyford, Washington.
 

Registration Due by July 6, 2013 for First th for 7th annual Summer Creativity Series for Kids

7th annual Summer Creativity Series for kids begins at the Dahmen Barn on July 11, 2013.

Artisans at the Dahmen Barn in Uniontown has a fun series of creativity sessions lined up for kids aged 6 to 12.  Beginning July 11 and going for 6 consecutive Thursday afternoons from 1:00 to 3:45, two topics are offered each day with a healthy snack in between.  All the instructors are experienced working with kids.  Thanks to a grant from the U S Bancorp Foundation, the cost per afternoon will be $12 this year, down from $20 in the past.  Registrations must be made by the end of the day Sunday preceding each class, as no walk-ins the day of the class can be accommodated.  Register by calling 509-229-3414 or use the form at the top of the calendar page at www.artisanbarn.org.

Topics and instructors for each afternoon are:

July 11:  String Painting Art with Nancy Attebury (kids should wear paint shirts) & fused glass with Sherry Seeh

July 18:  Drawing with the kids modeling with resident artisan Alison Oman & block printing with Jeanne Leffingwell

July 25:  Collage to tell a story with resident artisan Alison Oman & Fimo clay with a stems and butterfly theme with resident artisan Carole Galloway

August 1:  Cartooning with Tiffany Sheely & Faerie Aeries and Troll Houses with Sue Dahmen

August 8:  Accordian book with Laurel Macdonald and Debi Robinson-Smith & decoupage using fabric with Sue Dahmen

August 15:  Tie dye a t-shirt (kids bring shirts) with Arlene Falcon & Fimo clay in frames with resident artist Carole Galloway

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.  The fully handicap accessible facility is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm and has no daily admission fee.  Information:  www.artisanbarn.org or 509-229-3414.