CLASSES/WORKSHOPS

Narcissus Crab-claw Carving, three-session class, taught by Gilman Hu, 1-3:30 p.m. Sundays, today through Jan. 20, East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo; $25 includes one bulb, $5 for carving tool if needed. (808) 961-5711.

Hawaiian Quilting with Nalani Goard, watch quilting demonstrations or participate in quilt making, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. each Monday through Friday, Bishop Museum Quilt Studio; $5 per class, quilt kits available at an extra charge. 842-6541.

Bead Embroidery Lecture and Workshop, presented by Donna Neilson and sponsored by Hawai'i Stitchery & Fibre Arts Guild, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free. 941-5671.

Pen and Ink, four-session drawing class taught by Vince Callagher, 2-4 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 10-31, East Hawai'i Cultural Center, Hilo; $55. (808) 961-5711.

OPENING

"Present Tense," oil paintings with charcoal and pencil on canvas by Karen Mary Lee, a Master of Fine Arts thesis exhibition, opens today, Commons Gallery, Art Building, UH-Manoa; through Jan. 18, artist's reception 4-6 p.m. Jan. 13. 956-6888.

"Big Island Artists Portfolio Invitational Exhibition," selected works in a variety of media, by 40 Big Island artists, opens Wednesday, Academy Art Center at Linekona; through Jan. 27. 532-8700.

"Legend of the Dragon, Art and Artifacts from Vietnam and China," porcelains and ceramics from the collection of Phuong Tran, opens Wednesday, 1132 Bishop Street Lobby Gallery; through Mar. 1, opening reception 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday. 599-5009.

"TRUST: an Installation by Anne Bush," multimedia installation, opens Friday, The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center; through April 23. 526-1322.

CLOSING

"Barkcloth of Sulawesi, Indonesia: Asia-Pacific Connections," contemporary Sulawesi works from the Daniel Hale Collection plus Pacific islands barkcloth (tapa) from the East-West Center Collection and loans from the Hawai'i community, through today; East-West Center Gallery. 944-7111.

"A Printmaker in Paradise: the Life and Art of Charles W. Bartlett," woodblock prints, paintings and watercolors of the former Hawai'i resident, Luce Pavilion Gallery, Honolulu Academy of Arts, through today. Also, "The Hour of Prayer: a Portfolio of Progressive Proofs," two parallel sets of prints from Charles W. Bartlett displaying proofs of the 29 blocks used to create the finished print, in the academy's Graphic Arts Gallery, through today. 532-8701.

"Pay Attention ... I Hope You Learned Your Lesson: Works from the Collection of Laila Twigg-Smith," selections in many media from the personal collection of the late Hawai'i arts patron, through today. Also, "The Human Family: a Work in Progress," selected videos including "December 7/September 11," "The Arab Diaries," "Shroud of Silence" and "9.11," in The Video Gallery, through next Sunday. Call for film schedule. The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights. 526-1322.

"First Impressions," oil paintings of Maui and Lana'i, presented by the Lahaina Arts Society, through today; Banyan Tree Gallery, Lahaina, Maui. (808) 661-0111.

"Roots, Wings, Halos," contemporary images from a variety of religious and spiritual paths by Tiare Dutcher, Daria Fand, Kaethe Kauffman, Alshaa Rayne and Katherine Smith, through Thursday; Gallery on the Pali. 526-1191.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

AMC Gallerie: "Seaviews," recent works by Phil Uhl of sailing and the sea; ongoing. 949-0700.

The ARTS at Marks Garage: "form vs. dysfunction," ceramics by Daven Hee and Daniel Rosen stretch the definition of function and form in art; through Jan. 26. 521-2903.

bibelot gallery: "Nana Korobi, Ya Oki (Fall Seven, Arise Eight)," new ceramic works by Wayne Miyata; through Feb. 1. 738-0368.

The Contemporary Museum at First Hawaiian Center: "Site: Photographs by Timothy P. Ojile," Polaroid photos and prints and "Designing Salome: Set and Costume Designs by Thomas Woodruff," watercolors, drawings and scale-model set designs for the Hawai'i Opera Theatre; through April 23. 526-1322.

The Gallery at Ward Centre: "With Eyes Wide Open," paintings by Mark Norseth, and "Idiosincrasia," ceramics by Flora Cruells Benzal; through Jan. 25. Also "Curly Koa Bowls and Vessels" by Michael Lee; through Jan. 31. 597-8034.

Hawai'i Pacific University Art Gallery, Kane'ohe: "Public Places ... Private Moments," photographs by Linda Hosek; through Jan. 25. 544-0287.

Honolulu Academy of Arts: "Hawai'i Rainforests: Watercolor by Ben Norris," Holt Gallery, through Feb. 24; "Understanding Islam: Religion, Culture and the Arts," Kina'u Court Gallery, through March 17. 532-8701, 532-8700.

Queen Emma Gallery: "Heal: A Tribute to Manamana," mixed-media installation by Kau'i Chun; through Feb. 10, artist reception 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday. 537-7167.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

Koa Gallery at Kapi'olani Community College seeks art from O'ahu residents for the Jan. 15-Feb. 9 exhibit entitled "9-11, Response and Remembrance." Work must have been created since Sept. 11, 2001, and reflect the artist's concerns, response or remembrance of the events of that day and their aftermath. Limit of two entries, with a $5 entry fee per work, student entries are free. Deadline: Jan. 15. Call for a prospectus and for instructions for students and Neighbor Island artists: 734-9375.