Classes for Feb. 3, 2012

Photo provided by the Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum

'The Pirate Lafitte Meets Andrew Jackson Before the Battle' by George Schmidt is part of the exhibition Satire, Scandal, and Spectacle, featuring the art of Schmidt, now on display at the Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

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, Lafayette, [phone]. Mixed Media Drawing Course, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through March 20. Drawing class for children ages 8-12. $88; $80 for ACA members. Material costs estimate $35-$65. Cajun Prairie Mardi Gras Mask, Capuchon Workshop, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. Personalized mask making and capuchon. $35; $30 for ACA members.
• 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. Quilting classes, 2-5 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15; and Tuesdays, Feb. 7 and 14. Fee $60, which includes supplies. Children’s Drawing and Painting Art classes, 6-7:30 p.m. Session 1: Feb. 7 and Feb. 14; Session 2: Feb. 28, March 6, 13 and 20; Session 3: March 27, April 10, 17 and 24, South Live Oak Elementary School. Fee $45 and $40 for ACLP members per session. [phone] to enroll. Jewelry Making & Beading, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, and Thursday, Feb. 16; basic jewelry techniques in making a necklace, earrings and bracelets. Fee $25; supply fee, $7. Ages 18 and up. Making Valentines, children’s program, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. Ages 4 and up. Must pre-register, [phone].; Basic Wrapping: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 9 and 23. Fee $25, supplies $7, ages 18 and up; Knitting Class, 10 a.m.-noon. Fee $25. Ages high school and up.
• BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES & WORKSHOPS: [phone] or [phone], email [e-mail]. 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday mornings, BREC facilities, Independence Park. Free.
• 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. http://www.brlt.org. Acting, voice lessons for all ages. “Storybook Fun,” ages 5-8; “Creating a Character,” ages 9-12; “Voice for Kids,” ages 7-14; “Voice of Adults,” ages 15 and up; “Three or More,” ages 18 and up; “Comedic Acting for Teenagers,” ages 13-18; “Acting for the Fun of It,” ages 55 and up. Classes run through March, hours vary. To register contact the BRLT box office, [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. Also offering art classes, mosaic classes and photography. Call [phone].
• BIBLE THEATER, DRAMA POETRY WORKSHOP: Polishing drama, poetry skills in Christian setting. 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Eden Park Branch Library. [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].
• CENTRE FOR THE ARTS: 1104 W. Main St., New Roads. [phone] or http://www.CentrefortheArts.org.
• DANCE CENTER AND SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS: 3535 Jones Creek Road, [phone].
• DANCERS’ WORKSHOP: 10745 Linkwood Court. [phone].
• 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, [phone]. Cajun music jam classes: Beginning Fiddle, 6-8 p.m. Mondays through Feb. 27, $15; Guitar for Kids, 5-5:45 p.m. Tuesdays through Feb. 28, $10; Band Lab, 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Feb. 28, $15; Intermediate Fiddle, 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 29, $15; Fiddle for Kids, 5-5:45 p.m. Thursdays through Feb. 23, $10; Photography for Kids, 6-7 p.m. Mondays through Feb. 27.
• JITTERBUG LESSONS: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Phil Brady’s Bar and Grill, 4848 Government St. All levels, $5 per person. http://www.BestDancingInBatonRouge.com.
• INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE: 7:30-10 p.m. Fridays. Learn dances from around the world. 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]. 7-8:30 p.m., Sundays, Feb. 12, 16; March 11, 25; April 1, 22; May 6, 20.
• 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. Larry Downs, all levels acrylic classes, every Thursday, 6-8 p.m., $75/month, $60 for LAAG members; Life Drawing Sessions, every Wednesday 6-9 p.m., $10 per night/$30 per month. [phone] or http://www.laag-site.org. Basic Drawing Classes, second- last Monday of month. $75 per month, $60 for LAAG members. Contact Steve Shamburger to register: [phone].
• 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].
• MAISON DUCHAMP: Yoga classes, 201 S. Main St., St. Martinville. Thirteen-week yoga class. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursdays, through March 29. $50. On site registration. [phone].
• MUGGIVAN SCHOOL OF IRISH DANCE: Lessons include Irish step solo, traditional Ceili. Call [phone] or [phone].
• THE OCTAVIANS: Acting, Voice, Movement lessons, ages 7 and up. Classes start Feb. 6 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.
• POLE FITNESS STUDIO: 440 N. Foster Drive, third floor. Visit the website at http://www.mindfulnessandmotion.com or call [phone].
• RED SHOES: 2303 Government St., Baton Rouge. Pre-register for all events by calling [phone]. 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. Weekend Retreat: A Journey with the Enneagram, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4; 9 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5. Full weekend fee, $175. The Key: Searching, Sharing and Living, the exploration of male spirituality, 6-7 p.m. Thursdays. Donation $20. Spiritual Awareness: Half the Sky, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, through Feb. 29. Discussion of women’s issues in the world and Baton Rouge community. Donation $20. http://www.theredshoes.org.
• SHERIDAN PRODUCTIONS: 316 Bechet Road, Carencro, [phone]. Spring classes in the performing arts. http://www.excellencethroughthearts.com.
• 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 for [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, beginning Feb. 6. $50 per month.