Classes, Seminars & Workshops for June 15, 2012

If you have information on classes, seminars and workshops, email it to [e-mail], or fax it to [phone]. Deadline is at noon each Monday. If your group is no longer listed here, you need to send an updated announcement of your classes and contact information.

• ACADIANA CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Summer art camps for kids ages 6-17 in visual arts, music, film, architecture and design. [phone] or http://www.acadianacenterforthearts.org.
• ACADIANA CULTURAL CENTER: Cajun Dulcimer Society, 50 Fisher Road, Lafayette. http://www.nps.gov/jela.
• ACTING UP (IN ACADIANA): [phone]. Acting classes. [e-mail] or http://www.actingupinacadiana.com.
• ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE LAFAYETTE: [phone] or http://www.aflafayette.org. French classes for all ages. Classes at Acadiana Symphony Association, 412 Travis St., Lafayette.
• AMERICAN INDIAN DANCE TROUPE: Now forming in the Baton Rouge area. American Indians, those of American Indian descent, or those interested in Native American dances and songs can call K. Dixon, [phone] or email Regina Smith at [e-mail].
• ARGENTINE TANGO: Lessons, milongas, workshops. [phone] or [phone] or http://www.tangolagniappe.com.
• ARTS COUNCIL OF GREATER BATON ROUGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS: [phone], email [e-mail] or go to http://www.artsbr.org.
• ARTS COUNCIL OF LIVINGSTON PARISH: 133 N. Hummell St., Denham Springs, [phone]. http://www.artslivingston.org. Classes in jewelry making and beading, painting and drawing for adults and children, quilting, modern acrylic painting classes, drawing and arts camps for children in June. Call or visit website for specific times, dates, fees and registration information.
• BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES & WORKSHOPS: [phone] or [phone], email [e-mail]. 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday mornings, BREC facilities, Independence Park. Free.
• BATON ROUGE BALLET THEATRE: Dancers’ Workshop, 10745 Linkwood Court, [phone]. Registration open for summer dance intensive workshops June 25-29 and July 16-20 for intermediate and advanced dancers ages 10 years and older. $350 per session; $650 both sessions.
• BATON ROUGE CALEDONIAN PIPES & DRUMS: http://www.csbr.org. Bagpipe and drumming lessons at no charge Thursday evenings at First Presbyterian Church of Baton Rouge. Stanley Masinter, [phone]. For Scottish country dancing, call Lyndon Williams at [phone].
• BATON ROUGE FENCING CLUB: Southside Baptist Church, 1700 Lee Drive. [phone]. Meets 7 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
• BATON ROUGE LITTLE THEATER: 7155 Florida Blvd. Now accepting summer camp registration for all ages. Education director Jack Lamper will offer six different theater-based camps running through July. For details, call [phone] or visit http://www.brlt.org.
• BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE GROUP FIDDLE LESSONS: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Tom’s Fiddle & Bow, 204 Fuselier St., Arnaudville. Classes open to all, and no reservation required. Cost is $15 per class. [phone] or email [e-mail].
• BEAD IT: 718 N. Burnside, Gonzales. On-going beading classes, wire wrapping, pearl knotting, basic to advance beading. Also offering art classes, mosaic classes and photography. Call for appointment, [phone].
• BIBLE THEATER, DRAMA POETRY WORKSHOP: Polishing drama, poetry skills in Christian setting, 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Eden Park Branch Library. [phone].
• BLAST FROM THE PAST SUMMER HISTORY CAMP: West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen. Children will dance, sing, play old-fashioned games, meet colorful characters from the past and make art projects. Drop off, 8-8:30 a.m.; pick up, 3-3:30 p.m. Session two: June 18-22. Ages 6-12. $65 for West Baton Rouge Parish residents and WBR Historical Association Members; others, $75. http://www.westbatonrougemuseum.com or [phone] ext. 15.
• BOATING SAFETY: AMERICA’S BOATING COURSE: Session 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through June 27; Session 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 10-31. Taught by members of the Baton Rouge Sail and Power Squadron through the LSU Union Leisure Classes. [phone].
• BOOKS AND BRUSHES: Painting at the Library. 6 p.m., Wednesday, June 20, Gonzales Branch Library, 708 S. Irma Blvd., Gonzales. Paint a Louisiana fleur-de-lis. To register, call [phone]. Tuesday, June 26, Donaldsonville Branch Library, 500 Mississippi St., Donaldsonville. Paint a New Orleans French Quarter scene. To register, call [phone].
• BREC’S BATON ROUGE ZOO: Zoo & Me mornings: Zoo excursions for children ages 3-5 accompanied by parent occurs the second Tuesday of each month. Train rides, animal encounter, and art projects. $18 per child, or $30 for two children and parent. Pre-registration required, [phone].
• BREC’S LIBERTY LAGOON: Each individual Liberty Lagoon season pass is good for one person for the 2012 operating season, Monday-Friday during normal operating hours, excluding holidays. $49.99 per person, plus tax. [phone] or http://libertylagoon.com.
• BREC’S SUMMER CAMPS: For list of camps and more information, call [phone] or go to http://www.brec.org/summercamp.
• CAMP DOLLY: The Enchanted Mansion, 190 Lee Drive. Manners classes, crafts, storytelling and other activities. Children should bring a sack lunch. Snacks are provided. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 25-29 and July 16-20. Ages 6-12. $200. Pre-registration and $100 deposit required. [phone].
• CITÉ DES ARTS: 109 Vine St., Lafayette. Children’s Drum Circle, 2-3 p.m., Saturday, June 16. For children 7-13 years old. Bring your own percussion instrument. $5. To register, contact Claire Hernandez [phone].
• CHOSEN GENERATION SUMMER CAMP: Pete Purvis Recreational Center, 2800 Nairn Drive. 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, through July 27. Ages 3-14 (all campers must be potty-trained.) http://www.cgosummercamp.info or [phone].
• CITY OF WALKER SUMMER CAMPS: Walker Museum Community Art Gallery, 29350 Walker South Road, Walker. Classes taught by local artists on drawing, photography, painting and more. Course fees begin at $20 per session. For a list of courses and registration form, go to http://artcamps.walker.la.us.
• CENTRE FOR THE ARTS: 1104 W. Main St., New Roads. [phone] or http://www.CentrefortheArts.org.
• COFFEE & CRAFTS: Ascension Parish Library, Dutchtown Branch, 13278 La. 73, Geismar. 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, summer craft program. Learn to make paper lantern tea lights from old Christmas string lights. Coffee and light refreshments. Free. For more information or to register, call [phone].
• COMPUTER CLASSES@THE LIBRARY: Introduction to Gmail, 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 19; Introduction to Microsoft Excel, 10 a.m., Saturday, June 23; Introduction to the Internet, 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 26, Introduction to Microsoft Word, 10 a.m., Thursday, June 28; Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007, 10 a.m., Saturday, June 30, Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd., [phone]. Introduction to Social Networking, 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, River Center Branch Library, 120 St. Louis St., [phone]. Introduction to Excel 2007, 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 19, and Saturday, June 23, Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, 6222 Jones Creek Road. Registration required, [phone].
• COMPUTER TRAINING: Mirror of Grace Outreach, 921 Lobdell Blvd., Suite E. 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, PowerPoint; 6-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, Excel. Free. [phone].
• CREATE STUDIOS: 3613 Perkins Road, Suite J1, [phone]. Classes on etched fleur de lis wine glasses, mosaic stained glass, painted redneck wine glasses and enamel wine glass painting. To register online, go to http://www.createbr.com.
• CULTURE CAMPS: Acadian Cultural Center, 501 Fisher Road, Lafayette. Children will explore the cultural diversity that influences life in south Louisiana as well as the land and ecology of the Acadiana area. For more information, call [phone] ext. 11 or http://www.nps.gov/jela.
• DANCE CENTER AND SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS: 3535 Jones Creek Road, [phone].
• DIRECTING WORKSHOP: Cité des Arts, 109 Vine St., Lafayette. Nathan Gabriel will teach participants about theater directing. Class is open to storytellers of all levels and ages and will meet twice a week for three weeks, July 30-Aug. 19. Exact nights and times will be based on student schedules. $100. [phone].
• DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT: Yoga in the Square, 4:45-6 p.m. Tuesdays in North Boulevard Town Square. Free. Visit http://www.downtownbatonrouge.org/.
• DRAMA KIDS CLASSES: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Broadmoor United Methodist Church, Mollylea and Sharp roads. For ages 6-teens. [phone], http://www.dramakids.com or email [e-mail].
• THE FRONT ROOM: 1301 Avenue A, Scott. Lessons for children and adults in photography, fiddle, guitar, and playing in a rock band. http://www.facebook.com/thefrontroom, email [e-mail] or [phone].
• IBERVILLE CHAPTER OF LOUISIANA ART & ARTIST GUILD: 15201 Depot Road, Rosedale. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, June 19 and Tuesday, June 26, Acrylic 3-D Swamp Scene Workshop by Sandra Keller. $70; $60, LAAG members. Ongoing art classes by Keller. Students of all skill levels are welcome to learn at their own pace, in the media and subject matter they choose. Bring your own art supplies. Classes start July 3 at 10 a.m., $24 per two-hour class; $18, LAAG members. Jewelry making classes, Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon. $25; $20, LAAG members. Call Shirley Daigre [phone].
• INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE: 7:30-10 p.m. Fridays. Learn dances from around the world. No partners needed. Call [phone] or [phone].
• ISPOTUP WORKOUT PROGRAM: For all ages to improve basketball skills. Call Tiras Magee Sr., [phone] or email [e-mail].
• ISRAELI FOLK DANCE CLASSES: B’nai Israel Synagogue, 3354 Kleinert Ave., email [e-mail].
• JITTERBUG LESSONS: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Onezia Upscale Lounge, 13091 Airline Highway, Gonzales. $5 a person. [phone] or visit http://www.onezialounge.com.
• LOCAL CHURCH RECORDS GENEALOGY WORKSHOP: 10-11:30 a.m., second floor conference room, Acadian Memorial, 121 S. New Market St., St. Martinville. Presentation by Isabelle Pointer, St. Martin de Tours Archivist. Free. Registration required. http://www.acadianmemeorial.org or email [e-mail] or call [phone].
• LOUISIANA ART AND ARTISTS’ GUILD: 2490 Silverest Ave. “Waterscapes in Watercolor,” for ages 14 and older, Robert Loflin, 9:30 a.m.-noon June 16, 23 and 30, and 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 7, $100, members; $125, nonmembers. [phone] or email [e-mail]. “An Introducton to Pen and Ink” with instructor Louise Hansen. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursday, July 12. $40, members; $50, nonmembers. [phone] or email [e-mail]. “An Introduction to Calligraphy” with instructor Anne Thigpin, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, July 20. $40, members; $50, nonmembers. [e-mail] or [phone]. “Basic Drawing Skills” with instructor Steve Shamburger, 1-3 p.m. Mondays, $60, members; $75, nonmembers. [phone] or email [e-mail]. “Life Drawing Sessions,” 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays, $10 per night or $30 per month. Email [e-mail]. [phone] or http://www.laag-site.org .
• LOUISIANA LAGNIAPPE SUMMER CAMP: Old Governor’s Mansion, 502 North Blvd. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. ($15 extra for early dropoff and late pickup). Ages 6-10, July 9-13, Lovin’ Louisiana’s Culture. Children will enjoy Mardi Gras in July, build musical instruments, make pecan ice cream and explore downtown Baton Rouge in a scavenger hunt. $165 per week; $130 for members.
• LSU SUMMER LEISURE CLASSES: Registration is open for 70 non-credit, personal enrichment classes, including 10 new topics. [phone], http://www.lsu.edu/leisureclasses or go to Room 310, LSU Student Union, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
• LOUISIANE VINTAGE DANCERS: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Church of the Way, 250 Foster Drive. For those interested in learning about 19th century dances. Marguerite Gravois, [phone].
• MANSHIP THEATRE CAMPS: Manship Theatre, Shaw Center for the Arts, 100 Lafayette St. Slam Camp is a performance poetry workshop offered by the WordPlay Teen Writing Project 9 a.m.-4 p.m. through June 29. $150. Ages 13-19. Happy Movers is a dance, yoga, hip hop and theater camp that induces children to dancing and exercising. Children should bring a yoga mat, lunch, drink, and snack. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 25-29. $160. First through fifth grade. Pre-registration required. Secret Garden is a camp presented by the Missoula Children’s Theatre. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 16-21. $175. First grade through age 13. Pre-registration required. http://www.manshiptheatre.org or [phone].
• MUGGIVAN SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE: Lessons include Irish step solo, traditional Ceili. Call [phone] or [phone].
• THE ART SPACE: 7809 Jefferson Highway, Building C-1. Intro to fused glass. 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, June 23. Participants will create a 5-inch-square tile by layering pieces of glass on a base glass tile. Piece will be kiln-fired for pickup later in the week. $30. To register, email [e-mail] or call [phone].
• THE OCTAVIANS: Acting, Voice, Movement lessons, ages 7 and up. Classes are in Hammond. http://www.theoctavians.com.
• OF MOVING COLORS DREAM & DANCE SUMMER CAMP: Powell-Moise School of Dance, 2016 Perkins Road. Open to girls ages 5-12. Classes will include the basics of dance, choreography, drama, singing, costuming, stage makeup and set design. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Extended care available from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for an additional $10 per day. July 16-20. $150. Campers will need to bring lunch. Snacks will be provided. http://www.ofmovingcolors.org. For more information, email [e-mail] or call [phone].
• PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY FOR THE HOME-SCHOOLED: [phone] or [e-mail]. Classes in acting, music, ballet and modern dance and conditioning for students age 7 to adult, and creative movement for ages 3-6.
• PETS & VETS: LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. Annual educational program for children 6 and older. Tuesday, June 19: 10 a.m., “Microscopic Mysteries- Solved!” presented by Dr. Angela Royal; 11 a.m., “We Heart Animals: Veterinary Cardiology” presented by Dr. Caryn Reynolds; Thursday, June 21: 10 a.m., “Veterinary Anatomy” presented by Dr. Martha Littlefield; 11 a.m., “How Pets Help Us-Tiger HATS” presented by Stephanie Johnson. No admission fee, but pre-registration requested and donations welcomed. [phone] or http://www.vetmed.lsu.edu.
• POLE FITNESS STUDIO: 440 N. Foster Drive, third floor. Visit the website at http://www.mindfulnessandmotion.com or call [phone].
• RADIO CLASSES: Technical level and general upgrade, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Greenwell Springs Regional Branch Library, 11300 Greenwell Springs Road. Presented by Baton Rouge Amateur Radio Club. Free. http://www.brac.org
• THE IMAGINATION GAME SUMMER CAMP: Cité des Arts, 109 Vine St., Lafayette. Presented by Jim Philips and Cheré Coen. Featuring creative themes and activities that lead to the imaginative skills for writing and storytelling for ages 7 to 17. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 25-29. $175 fee includes snacks and supples. Lunches available for $6. http://www.citedesarts.org or [phone].
• THE RED SHOES: 2303 Government St., Baton Rouge. Pre-register for all events by calling [phone]. Heart to Art: Mini Collage Pendants. 10:30 a.m.-noon, Friday, June 15. Use simple collage skills to create one-of-a-kind glass and copper frame pendants. Supplies provided. $15 ($2 for extra pendant.) Morning yoga, 8-9 a.m. Mondays-Fridays. $8 per class/$48 for seven classes. Gentle yoga, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays. $8 per class/$48 for seven classes. Finding the Deep River Within: Living a Soulful Life in a 24/7 World, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, through June 25. http://www.theredshoes.org.
• SHERIDAN PRODUCTIONS STUDIOS: 316 Bechet Road, Carencro. Pre-pointe classes for ballet students ages 11 and older, 3-4 p.m. Mondays in June and July; advanced technique studies, for advanced and intermediate dancers, 3:50-5:30 p.m. Mondays in June and July. [phone]. or http://www.excellencethroughthearts.com.
• SPIRITUAL SUMMIT CENTER: Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, 6222 Jones Creek Road. “Introduction to Meditation,” 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 19. Free. [phone].
• STORYPALOOZA: AOC Community Media, Acadiana Symphony Orchestra and Cité des Arts. Collaborative summer camp between the three Acadiana nonprofits for children ages 7 to 17. Week-long camp’s tuition is $280 per student with a 10 percent discount for multiple students in a family. There is a $25 registration fee. Camp will run June 18-22, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. To register, call the ASO Conservatory of Music at [phone] ext. 2 or visit http://www.acadianasymphony.org/conservatory/storypalooza.
• SUMMER DRAMA CAMP: St. Michael Episcopal Church, 4499 Sharp Road, Mandeville, and Children’s Discovery Center, 113 N. Cypress, Hammond. Directed by Weston Twardowski and Taylor McLellan. Camps will teach performance/acting training, comfort in performing, monologue and scene study, character development and more. Recital performance at the end of the camps. Ages 9-17. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Session III, July 9-13; Session IV, July 30-Aug. 3. $175. http://www/lcta.biz or [e-mail] or call [phone].
• TAI CHI LESSONS: BREC, 8133 Jefferson Highway. 11 a.m. Tuesdays, $26 a month. [phone].
• TEEN ART DAYS: Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge Gallery, 427 Laurel St. Camp for teens with drawing, painting and mixed media as well as Fun Fact days at local museums. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 9-12. $175 includes supplies, museum fees and snacks. [phone] or [e-mail].
• THEY’RE GONNA PUT YOU IN THE MOVIES SUMMER CAMP: Cité des Arts, 109 Vine St., Lafayette. Motion picture production, directing, acting, improv, storytelling and performance. $175 fee includes snacks and supplies. Lunches available for $6. Ages 7-17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 2-6, 9-13, 16-20 and 23-27. http://www.citedesarts.org or [phone].
• WOMAN’S HOSPITAL: Woman’s Hospital, Resources for Women, 5921 Bluebonnet Blvd., maternity classes. Call [phone] or visit http://www.destinationmaternity.com for a list of classes and seminars.
• ZHUANG’S TAICHI & KUNGFU ACADEMY: 1955 W. Muriel Drive, Baton Rouge. [phone] or http://www.taichiperson.com. Tai Chi Push for Beginners, 6-7 p.m. Mondays, $50 per month.