SPECIAL

"HAWAI'I'S WOODSHOW," the 16th annual statewide juried woodworking show of locally grown woods, sponsored by Hawai'i Forest Industry Association, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 23, Hawai'i Convention Center; Marian Yasuda, 221-9411, www.hawaiiforest.org.

"WRITING HOME," author and playwright, Victoria Kneubuhl, discusses her plays, mystery novel and a work in progress at the monthly Art Lunch Lecture, noon Nov. 25; Hawai'i State Art Museum, Multipurpose Room; free; 586-0307, www.hawaii.gov/sfca.

HAWAI'I CRAFTSMEN'S CHRISTMAS GALLERY SALE, including "cash-and-carry" artwork, hand-made jewelry, "wearables," ceramics, glass and prints by artists statewide, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday and Monday Nov. 25-Dec. 2, The ARTS at Marks Garage; 521-3282, www.hawaiicraftsmen.org.

20th ANNIVERSARY EXHIBIT AND CHRISTMAS RECEPTION, by gallery members-artists of The Gallery at Ward Centre, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays Nov. 26-Jan. 1, The Gallery at Ward Centre (public holiday reception 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 13); 597-8034.

"IMPRESSIONS," Honolulu Printmaker's Annual Benefit Portfolio Sale, featuring work of Hawai'i's best established and emerging printmakers, including woodcuts, etchings, lithographs and screenprints, noon-4:30 p.m. Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Nov. 29-30, (preview 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Nov. 28); Honolulu Academy of Art Center at Linekona; free; 536-5507

WINDWARD POTTERS CHRISTMAS SALE, with functional pieces, sculptural forms and Raku, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Nov. 29, Kailua Elementary School cafeteria; 239-5045.

27TH ANNUAL WORLD ART BAZAAR, an array of antique and contemporary handcrafted items from tree ornaments to clothing from around the globe, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sundays Nov. 29-Dec. 14, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free; 532-8712.

"A CHRISTMAS FANTASY," annual benefit art and craft sale by students and community members, including prints, paintings, photographs, fiber art, handmade jewelry, wall hangings, cards, carvings, stained glass, ornaments and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 29 and 30, and Dec. 4, 5, 6, and 7, Gallery 'Iolani , Windward Community College, Hale Palanakila; 236-9155, www.gallery.wcc.hawaii.edu.

HALE'IWA ART WALK, with artist demonstrations, live entertainment, free pupu and galleries, shops and restaurants open late; 6-9 p.m. Nov. 29; throughout Hale'iwa; free; 637-3368.

CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM DOCENT TRAINING CLASSES, 1-3 p.m. Mondays, through May 11; applications, 237-5217 or www .tcmhi.org.

HAWAI'I POTTERS GUILD, FALL CLASSES in wheel and handbuilding pottery, through Nov. 29, various days/times, 2480 Bingham St.; $165; registration: 941-8108.

THE CONTEMPORARY MUSEUM, 20TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS, free admission for twentysomethings through Sept. 30, 2009; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesdays-Saturdays, and noon-4 p.m., Sundays; 2411 Makiki Heights Drive; 526-1322.

HAWAI'I STATE ART MUSEUM seeks volunteers to help with monthly Second Saturday events; patience with children, flexibility and hands-on arts and crafts experience sought; 586-0307.

OPENING

"M. GOOD & JUICY ART," artworks by the husband-and-wife team of James Erickson (glass works inspired by patterns, colors and shapes of local tropical fruits) and Margo Goodwill ("impressionistic sensual acrylics on canvas), through Dec. 26, Louis Pohl Gallery (First Friday reception, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 5; and Christmas Party, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 18); 521-1812.

"FRANCIS HAAR'S HAWAI'I YEARS, 1960-1997," photography exhibit, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. through Dec. 31, UH-Manoa, Hamilton Library, Bridge Gallery; free; 956-2849

"BACKBONE OF THE KING AND OTHER MARCIA BROWN STORIES," display of original art and autographed books by children's author and illustrator, Marcia Brown, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. through Dec. 31, UH-Manoa, Hamilton Library, Bridge Gallery; free; 956-2849

"SMALL DOSES DAILY," a show by Michael Sweitzer of paintings, each a cropped image from an original photograph of his childhood, and recent works of acrylics and spray paint, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays through Jan. 16, Hawai'i Pacific College Art Gallery, Hawai'i Loa campus, Kane'ohe; free; 544-0287.

RECENT OPENINGS

"MAUKA MAKAI: MAYUMI ODA & LANI YAMASAKI," an exhibition of works by two artists — Mayumi, small etchings to "thangka-style" paintings, with ocean scenes of coral divers, surfers and honu; and Yamasaki's photography and artwork of native Hawaiian plants and Big Island landscapes) — combining their shared passion of sustainable environment, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays, through Dec. 20; Robyn Buntin of Honolulu, 523-5913.

"MIXED MEDIA MINIATURE XI," "the original small-work show" with holiday gift selections by 150 local artists, including gems, paintings, sculpture and gifts, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 20, Koa Art Gallery, Kapi'olani Community College; 734-9374.

ONGOING EXHIBITS

Listed by closing date)

"UNCOMMON OBJECTS," various works from wood, clay, glass, fiber and metal, from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Public Places Collection, 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays, and Sundays, for an unlimited engagement; Windward Community College, Paliku Theatre, second-floor lobby; 236-9155.

"THE PUPPET SHOW," a traveling exhibition including adult subject matter; works of 27 contemporary artists exploring imagery of puppets in sculpture, film, video, time-based media, animation and photography, through Nov. 23; The Contemporary Museum.

"RECENT ABSTRACTIONS," paintings by Debbie Young, and "Enriching Your Personal Space," 'one-of-a-kind' necklaces by Barbara Edelstein, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sundays; through Nov. 25, The Gallery at Ward Centre; 597-8034, www.gwcfineart.com.

"LIMINAL," works on paper and "video paintings," by Andrew Rose, through Nov. 26; artist talk, 2 p.m. Nov. 8, Nu'uanu Gallery at Marks Garage; 536-9828.

"THROUGH DAVID'S EYES," photography exhibit by W. David Powers, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, through Nov. 27; The Photo Gallery, Canon USA, Ward Plaza; free; free parking; open to the public; 522-5930.

"SEA LIFE FANTASY," glass jewelry and sculpture by Christopher Upp, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 30, Ko'olau Gallery, Manoa Marketplace; 988-4147.

"LEGACY EXHIBIT: HONOLULU BOTANIC GARDENS," photographs/art of the five city botanical gardens, including pictures of the Victorian-era home of Mary Foster on the site of Foster Botanical Garden, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. through Nov. 30; Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, Kane'ohe; free; 233-7323.

"NOSTALGIA," featuring impressionistic paintings in the plein-air style by Warren Stenberg, through Nov. 30, Morning Brew, Kailua; 754-1274.

"WRITING WITH THREAD: TRADITIONAL TEXTILES OF SOUTHWEST CHINESE MINORITIES," 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 12 p.m.-5 p.m. Sundays, through Nov. 30 (gallery tours 2-3 p.m. Sundays), UH-Manoa Art Building gallery; free; 956-6888.

"PORTRAITS OF TIME," 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, through Dec. 1, Pygoya Gallery; 536-0121. "JUDGED: THE JURY SHOW," through Dec. 1; Kim Taylor Reece Gallery; 546-1144.

"NEW WORK," by Jo Rowley, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays to Fridays and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 2, Bethel Street Gallery, 1140 Bethel St.; 524-3552.

"KAIMUKI PORTFOLIO," work by photography students at Sacred Hearts Academy, 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Monday-Thursdays, 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, through Dec. 3; Town restaurant, 3435 Wai'alae Ave.; 735-5900.

"MATCHBOX PLUS IV SHOW 2008," fourth annual miniature art show, with 60 artists in all media, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday, Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, through Dec. 7; Second Floor @ Cedar Street Galleries, 817 Cedar St.; free; 589-1580.

"dot dot DASH," a digital fine art exhibition of painters, printmakers, photographers, engineers, graphic designers, multimedia experts and others, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 1-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec. 11, The Gallery on the Pali, First Unitarian Church of Honolulu, 2500 Pali Highway; 595-4047.

"BODIES," preserved human body specimens, through Dec. 31, Ala Moana Center; adults $26, $24 seniors, $18 children, $19 student/military with valid ID; 877-273-4375; www.bodiestickets.com; www.bodiestheexhibition.com.

"KOREANS ON THE PLANTATION" exhibit; through Dec. 31; Hawaii's Plantation Village, Waipahu; free; 677-0110, www.hawaiiplantationvillage.org.

"CHOICE ART," an invitational art exhibition with a number of artists, supporting Planned Parenthood of Hawai'i, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, through Jan. 3; Pegge Hopper Gallery; 524-1160.

HAWAIIAN AND POLYNESIAN FIGURE STUDIES by Suzy Papanikolas, through Jan. 3, restaurant hours, Che Pasta, Bishop St.; www.papanik.com.

"CREATIVE HANDS HAWAI'I," showcasing the works of 14 artists and crafts people, including jewelry, ceramics, quilts, wood, recycled materials, prints and watercolors, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, through Jan. 16; The Exhibit Space, 1132 Bishop St.; 728-0911.

"INTERTWINE: A SELECTION OF HAWAI'I FIBER ART," a sampling of textile and fiber works from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Public Places Collection; through Jan. 17; Hawai'i State Art Museum; free; 586-0900.

"RICHARD LANE AND THE FLOATING WORLD," featuring the Asian art collection of Japanese art scholar Richard Lane, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, through Feb. 1, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $10 adults, $5 students and seniors; free for members and children under 12; 532-8700.

"GRAPHIC CABINET No. 3: FACE TO FACE," a showing of Honolulu Academy of Arts photography collection, in an ongoing "Graphic Cabinet" series of showing of works on paper, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays, at the academy; through Feb. 22; $10 adults, $5 students; free for members and children under 12; 532-8700.

"'ILI IHO: THE SURFACE WITHIN," museum exhibit exploring four museum textile treasures — a feathered cloak, a makaloa mat, an intricate kapa and a "protest quilt"; museum hours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, through April 5, Bishop Museum, J.M. Long Gallery; museum admission applies; 847-3511, www.bishopmuseum.org.

"ACCESSION," recent acquisitions from the Art in Public Places Collection; through July 18; Hawai'i State Art Museum; free; 586-0900.

NEIGHBOR ISLANDS

(Listed by closing date)

22nd ANNUAL VOLCANO VILLAGE ARTISTS HUI STUDIO TOUR AND SALE, with a chance to meet the artists, tour their individual studios (map provided), and purchase works, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 28, 29 and 30, Volcano Village, Volcano, Big Island; free; 808-985-7487.

THE WORK OF BETTY HAY FREELAND, artist-in-residence at Village Gallery, Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 23-25 (artist reception, 4-6 p.m. Nov. 23; complimentary oil painting demonstrations 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 24 and 25); 808-669-1800.

"HOLIDAY SHOW '08," through Jan. 9, TimeSpace Gallery, Hanapepe, Kaua'i; 808-635-3162.

"ANYTHING PHOTOGRAPHIC," 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, through Nov. 29, Firehouse Gallery, Waimea; free; 808-887-1052.

PLEIN AIR PAINTERS OF HAWAI'I Third Annual Juried Members' Show, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and noon-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through Nov. 28; Wailoa Center, Wailoa River State Recreation Area; free; 808-933-0416.

"2008 NATIONAL BIENNIAL PRINT EXHIBITION," through mid-April 2009; UH-Hilo, Campus Center, third-floor gallery; free; 808-974-7524.

"SCENIC PAINTINGS OF ALFRED RICHARD GURREY SR.," oil paintings, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, through June 6, The Kaua'i Museum, Lihu'e; $10; 808-246-2470.

"EARLY PORTRAITS OF KAUA'I (1778-1940)," photographs, artwork and oil paintings, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, through June 6, The Kaua'i Museum, Lihu'e; $10; 808-246-2470.

CALLS TO ARTISTS

"ARTISTS OF HAWAI'I 2009" submission deadline is Jan. 2. Submissions must be made online: www.honoluluacademy.org, 532-8770.

MACY'S DOWNTOWN seeks artwork to display in The Gazebo restaurant; for details: Francisco.Mireles@macys.com.

Café Che Pasta seeks hanging art in all media from solo or group exhibitors; 524-0004.

The Gallery at Ward Centre seeks three-dimensional works in any media from O'ahu artists; 597-8034.

RESOURCE SUITES seeks art work to display in the office; contact Daniel Kaneshiro; 447-5801, www.resourcesuites.com.

WAIMEA VALLEY seeks Native Hawaiian, North Shore, Island artists and producers to showcase their locally made products in its retail store, Ku'ono Waiwai; 638-7766.

PERMANENT EXHIBITS

"A Gathering of Greenery," block prints by Caren Loebel-Fried; Kiawe Kitchen, Volcano Village, Big Island; 808-985-8979.

"Arts of the Philippines," from the Honolulu Academy of Arts collection; Ellis Gallery of Filipino Arts, at the academy. 532-8701.

Works by Brenda Cablayan, Chris Campbell, Scottie Flamm, Frank Sheriff, Christopher St. John, Marc Turner and other Island artists; Bethel Street Gallery; 524-3552, www.bethelstreetgallery.com.

"Cap-a-City," installation art project made of recycled plastic bottles, caps, cans and other everyday containers; Tadpole; www.tadpolestudio.org.

"Enriched by Diversity: The Art of Hawai'i," works from the 1960s to the present by Island artists, tours available; Hawai'i State Art Museum; 586-0900.

"O2art 3: Paul Morrison, gamodeme," black-and-white monumental painting; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; 526-0232.

"The Pacific Islands," from the Honolulu Academy of Arts collection, including "Barkcloth of the Pacific," examples of kapa; at the academy; 532-8701.

The Quan Gallery, fine-art photo collages by Carolyn Quan; Aqua Waikiki Wave Hotel and 900 Front St., Lahaina, Maui; www.carolynquan.com.

Satoru's Art Gallery; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays; 905 Makahiki Way; 945-3939.

"Tennis Dessus," site-specific installation of hand-painted art on the museum's tennis courts, by Michael Ming Hong Lin, of Taiwan; The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; 526-0232.

"uncommon objects," works from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Art in Public Places Collection; Hawai'i State Art Museum; 586-0900, 586-0305, www.hawaii.gov/sfca.

ONGOING EVENTS

The ARTS at Marks Garage seeks volunteers to help with events, gallery sittings and art installations; 521-2903, info@artsatmarks.com.

Demonstrations by guest artists; 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; daily; Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Hilton Hawaiian Village; free; call for schedule: 949-3989.

Demonstrations by Island artists, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Mondays and Wednesdays-Fridays; Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; free; call for schedule: 596-8885.

"WOW! (Wailea on Wednesday)," with guest artists; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Wednesdays; Lahaina Galleries, The Shops at Wailea, Maui; free; 808-874-8583.

Wayne Takazono paints portraits from photos and offers live sketches at Marine Corps Base Hawaii and various Pictures Plus locations: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., first and third Fridays at Marine base; 5-9 p.m., second and fourth Fridays at Kahala Mall; 12-3 p.m., first and third Saturdays at Pearl Highlands Center; 12-3 p.m., second and fourth Saturdays at Ward Gateway Center; live sketches start at $40, portraits start at $160; 395-4630, 554-4600.

"Friday Night is Art Night," meet Island artists; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Fridays; Lahaina Galleries, Front Street, Lahaina, Maui; free; 808-661-6284.

Expression Sessions, for children ages 5-12; 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1:30-3 p.m.; Saturdays; The Contemporary Museum; $7 members, $12 nonmembers; reservations: 237-5230.

Painting demonstrations by Island artists; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturdays; The Gallery at Ward Centre; free; 597-8034.

Art on the Zoo Fence, works by more than 35 Island artists; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays-Sundays; Honolulu Zoo fence on Monsarrat Avenue.

CLASSES

FREE TEXTILE ART PROJECTS, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Museum Learning Center art studio; 12-4 p.m. Wednesdays; 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturdays ; and 1-5 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 9; $10*; 532-8700.

Palette knife oil-painting classes, Ed Furuike teaches how to paint landscapes and seascapes, all experience levels welcome; 6-9 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays at Shingon Shu Temple, 915 Sheridan St. and 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays at Pigtails & Crewcuts, Moanalua Shopping Center; 206-0901, furuikeart@aol.com.

"Learn the Basics," class taught by Susan Brooks in structural drawing, perspective, value and color; 12:30-2:30 p.m. or 3-5 p.m.; Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays or Saturdays; Arts of Paradise Gallery, Waikiki Shore Hotel; $30 for each two-hour class; register: 927-0452.

"Basics in Oil," classes led by Elaine Matsuda, for 12 and older; 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 1-3 or 4-6 p.m.; Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays or Saturdays; Midori Art Studio, 2639 S. King St., Suite 204; $100 for five-week series of classes, plus supply fees; call for supply list and registration: 532-3989.

Plein-air Painting on location at Magic Island, Makapu'u, North Shore and other spots to be arranged; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; $50 per class includes use of an easel and art supplies; call for location: 590-7092.

Drawing classes, with Wayne Takazono; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Hawaiian Graphics; also, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 12 weeks; Art at the Atrium, Kane'ohe Atrium; both $25 per class; 554-4600, wtakazono@hawaii.rr.com.

Life-drawing classes, Disney animator Jim Goss teaches basics of life drawing, leading up to head painting and sculpture; 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays; Naturally Hawaiian, 41-1025 Kalaniana'ole Highway; $30, bring your own supplies; 384-5867.

Oil-painting classes, paint Island scenes using palette knife, and learn composition, natural color mixing, value, chroma and knife strokes, from George Eguchi; 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-4 p.m.; Thursdays; Hawaiian Graphics, 1923 S. Beretania St.; $125 for four consecutive sessions; registration: 398-8178 or www.GeorgeEguchi.com.

Oil-painting classes, learn composition and color from Noriko Wakayama; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays; $100 for four weeks of instruction, plus supply costs; call for location and registration: 523-0790.

Hawaiian quilting workshops, experienced and novice quilters welcome; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; second and fourth Saturdays of the month; Mission Houses Museum; $35 for first workshop, then $6 per class; 531-0481, ext. 714.

Watercolor class, Koko Toyomura teaches how to mix and work with contemporary color and shades to create moods; 3-5:30 p.m. Saturdays; The Art Board; $100 for four weeks; 536-0121.

Oil-painting classes, modern impressionist techniques using brush or palette knife, with artist Yuan Shaw, for beginning students, nine workshop hours; YWCA on Richards Street; $270 for the series; schedule: 383-0998.

Send announcements at least 10 days before the event, with contact name and phone number, to: Island Life, Art Calendar, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Art Cal" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.