Tango classes planned at CenterStage

CenterStage, 1017 W. First Ave., is offering weekly Argentine Tango classes from 7 to 10:30 p.m. on Thursdays. The classes will cover basic and advanced steps. Participants can come with or without a partner. They should wear dressy clothes, but not too formal; leather-soled shoes are recommended for men, and heels are recommended for women.

The classes are free, but a $5 donation to CenterStage is appreciated.

For more information, call Victor at 990-2739 or send e-mail to tangomanvictor@yahoo.com.

Classes and workshops

“ The Malidoma World Drum and Dance School, 408 W. Third Ave., is offering classes in West African and Afro-Cuban drumming.

The West African drumming class will meet weekly starting Thursday. Level 1 classes will begin at 6 p.m. and level 2 classes will begin at 7:30 p.m. Both will feature the djembe drum.

The Afro-Cuban drumming class meets weekly starting Friday at 6 p.m. and will use the conga drum.

Beginners are welcome, and drums will be provided. The cost is $80.

For more information or to register, call Michael Moon Bear at 624-7573 or visit www.malidoma.biz.

“ Monart Drawing School is offering day camps for children ages 4 and 5 who want to draw “Creepy Crawly Creatures” Aug. 9-11 at Spokane Art Supply, 1303 N. Monroe St.

Classes are available from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. or from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost is $65, and registration is required.

For more information, call 230-1880.

“Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave., is offering the following classes for children, sponsored by Spokane Parks and Recreation, the week of Aug. 8-12. Registration is required; call 625-6200.

Fairytale Theater Camp for ages 3 through 5, 12:30 to 3 p.m., $42; Travel ‘Round the World Camp for ages 6 through 11; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $89; “From Page to Stage” Drama Camp for ages 6 though 11, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $89.

“ Tinman Gallery, 811 W. Garland Ave., is offering the following classes:

Make It and Take It for adults, fabric dyeing, set of four napkins, Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m., $15; Make It and Take It for adults, paper marbling, Aug. 9, 6 to 8 p.m., $10; Silver Metal Clay workshop, taught by Debra Ellis, Aug. 10, 6 to 8:30 p.m., $25.

For information, call the gallery at 325-1500.