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May 16, 2023 Updated Fri., May 19, 2023 at 1:48 p.m.

By Skylynne McCaughey skylynnem@spokesman.com (509) 459-5434

Classes/Workshops

Twisted Wire Sculpture – Use wire to create a sculpture from your imagination or bring a line drawing to recreate it as a 3D sculpture. All supplies are provided. For ages 13-18. Tuesday, 4-5 p.m. Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

Beginning Welding – Learn the basics of MIG welding and other tools for metal fabrication. For ages 16 and older. Wednesday, 6-8:30 p.m. Gizmo, Hedlund Building, Suite 142, 283 N. Hubbard St., Coeur d’Alene. $150. (208) 929-4029.

The Breakdown: Videography – Discover the art of creating and producing music videos in the second installment of “The Breakdown,” a miniseries of creative-based workshops. For ages 14-25. Register at bit.ly/42SGgSS. Thursday, 4-6 p.m. Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Parkway. Free. (509) 279-0299.

Pastel Workshop with T. Kurtz – Work on two 11-by-14-inch drawings. Register at bit.ly/3HXZCh9. Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Spokane Art School, 503 E. Second Ave. $102. (509) 325-1500.

Home/Garden

Gardening For Fragrance – Michael will tell you all about the plants that are irresistible to the nose. From plumerias, viburnums, magnolias and more. Sunday, 2-3 p.m. Ritter’s Garden and Gifts, 10120 N. Division St. $10. (509) 467-5258.

Weed Control in Your Garden – Learn how to identify noxious weeds with Master Gardener Steve Nokes. He discusses the various methods of weed control in the garden. Tuesday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Fairfield Library, 305 E. Main St., Fairfield. Free. (509) 893-8320.

Perennials in the Landscape – Learn how to incorporate perennials into your landscape. Wednesday, 4-5 p.m. Ritter’s Garden and Gifts, 10120 N. Division St. $10. (509) 467-5258.

Appreciation of Bonsai – Hear about bonsai: the history, range of species and styles, and horticulture. Along with images of high-quality bonsai, see a variety of in-person bonsai at various stages of development to truly appreciate this three-dimensional art form. Bring your questions for this discussion of how art and horticulture merge. Wednesday, 6-7 p.m. North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Floral Workshop – Flower happy hour and charcuterie while crafting a beautiful take home bouquet in this floral-arranging workshop led by in-house floral designer, Arlene of VoeWE Flower. The workshop will take place in the hotel home store. Thursday, 5:30-7:30 p.m. The Davenport Hotel, 10 S. Post St. $85. (509) 455-8888.

Landscaping For Shade Gardens – Learn how to use garden and yard space. Some of the plants included will be Japanese maples, azaleas, rhododendrons, bleeding hearts and more. May 28, 2-3 p.m. Ritter’s Garden and Gifts, 10120 N. Division St. $10. (509) 467-5258.