Classes, Seminars & Workshops for July 27, 2012

Advocate file photo by BILL FEIGA party barge cruises on False River. Members of the Baton Rouge Sail and Power Squadron will teach a boating safety course 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, through the LSU Union Leisure Classes. for more information, call [phone].

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: 101 W. Vermilion St., Lafayette, [phone]. Summer art studios: Young Masters series, Monday-Friday, July 30-Aug. 3; and The Music in You, Monday-Thursday, July 31-Aug. 2.
• 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 LIVINGSTON PARISH: 133 N. Hummell St., Denham Springs, [phone]. http://www.artslivingston.org. Studio on Saturday (grades 2-5), 10-11 a.m. Saturday, July 28; and 1:30-2:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 4, $15 per class. Drawing lessons for teens (grades 6-9), 10-11:30 a.m., Friday, Aug. 3; and Monday, Aug. 6, $25 per class. Fine art class (ages 8 and older), 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, $35 per class. Beginners Knitting Class (ages 13 and up) , 2- 4 p.m., Saturday, July 28, $25 per class. Quilt Essentials (grade 3-adult), 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays, Aug. 4 and 18, $25 per class.
• BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES & WORKSHOPS: [phone] or [phone], email [e-mail]. 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday mornings, BREC facilities, Independence Park. Free.
• BATON ROUGE BEAD CO.: 11943 Coursey Boulevard, Suite A. Jewelry and small metals classes, Session A: part 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday Aug. 2; part 2, 2:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3; Session B: part 1, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3; part 2: 2:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4. Taught by Lauren Tobey. $250. http://www.br-beads.com.
• 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: Red Stick School of Fencing, 15450 George O’Neal Road, [phone]. Meets 7 p.m. Monday and Thursday. Youth fencing classes (ages 8-14), 4 p.m., Tuesdays and Fridays. [phone].
• 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 WORKSHOP: 6 p.m. Tuesdays and 10 a.m. Saturdays, Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Road Drama training for ages 10-adult in the areas of public speaking and acting. [phone].
• BOATING SAFETY: AMERICA’S BOATING COURSE: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 31. Taught by members of the Baton Rouge Sail and Power Squadron through the LSU Union Leisure Classes. [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.
• COMPUTER CLASSES @ THE LIBRARY: Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2007, 10 a.m. Saturday, July 28, Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd. [phone]. Introduction to Microsoft Word, 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, Eden Park Branch Library, 5131 Greenwell Springs Road. [phone]. Introduction to Word 2007, 10 a.m. Saturday, July 28, Jones Creek Regional Branch Library, 6222 Jones Creek Road. [phone].
• CREATE STUDIOS: 3613 Perkins Road, Suite J1, [phone]. Classes on mosaic stained glass, steampunk style, beaded chandeliers, monogrammed wine glasses-etching class, billionaire redneck wine glasses and enamel wine glass painting. To register online, go to http://www.createbr.com.
• CRUSADER FULL CONTACT FOOTBALL: 10420 Barringer Foreman Road. Practice two-three days per week, games on Saturdays. $150. Call Joe Cazedessus or Christi Pafford, [phone] or email [e-mail].
• 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 & ARTISTS’ GUILD: 15201 Depot Road, Rosedale. Ongoing art classes by Sandra 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. $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.
• LOUISIANA ART AND ARTISTS’ GUILD: 2490 Silverest Ave. “Abstracts in Watermedia” with instructor Roberta Loflin, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Open to ages 14 and older. $100, members; $125, nonmembers. [phone] or [e-mail]. “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.
• 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].
• 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. Introduction to Fused Glass, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, $30. Email [e-mail] or call [phone] to register. Summer Mosaic Weekends for Teens and Up, 2-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, July 28, 29 and Aug. 4 and 5. $50 per session. Email [e-mail] or [phone].
• THE OCTAVIANS: Acting, Voice, Movement lessons, ages 7 and up. Classes are in Hammond. http://www.theoctavians.com.
• 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 children age 3-6.
• THE RED SHOES: 2303 Government St., Baton Rouge. Pre-register for all events by calling [phone]. Heart to Art: House of Dreams, 10:30 a.m.-noon, Friday, July 27. Using recycled hardback book covers, create and collage a house complete with a door. Inside our houses, we will place the words of our dreams and imaginings. Facilitated by Sheila Kelly. $25. 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. http://www.theredshoes.org.
• REFLECTION: A YOGA & HEALTH STUDIO: 19850 Old Scenic Highway, Zachary, [phone]. Open house 4-6 p.m. Saturday, July 28, followed by one-hour free introductory class.
• SHERIDAN PRODUCTIONS STUDIOS: 316 Bechet Road, Carencro. Pre-pointe classes for ballet students ages 11 and older, 3-4 p.m. Mondays in July; advanced technique studies, for advanced and intermediate dancers, 3:50-5:30 p.m. Mondays in July. [phone] or http://www.excellencethroughthearts.com.
• 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 IV, Monday-Friday, 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].
• 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.