Classes for Feb. 10, 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: 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.
• 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: 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: [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. Tuesday-Wednesday, Feb. 14-15. Fee $60, which includes supplies. Children’s Drawing and Painting Art classes, 6-7:30 p.m. Session 1: last class Tuesday, 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. (225) 954-2700 to enroll. Jewelry Making & Beading, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16; jewelry techniques in making a necklace, earrings and bracelets. Fee $25; supply fee, $7. Ages 18 and up. Basic Wrapping: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. Fee $25, supplies $7, ages 18 and up.
• BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES & WORKSHOPS: (225) 275-8438 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. 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. 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 for appointment. (225) 644-7862.
• BIBLE THEATER, DRAMA POETRY WORKSHOP: 6 p.m. Tuesdays, Eden Park Branch Library. Polishing drama, poetry skills in Christian setting. [phone].
• BREC’S BATON ROUGE ZOO: Zoo & Me mornings: Zoo excursions for children ages 3-5 accompanied by parent. Offered 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, (337) 258-2333. 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. Tuesdays 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. 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. (225) 647-2447 or visit http://www.onezialounge.com.
• LOUISIANA ART AND ARTISTS’ GUILD: 2490 Silverest Ave. Larry Downs, 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. Call Steve Shamburger at [phone].
• LOUISIANE VINTAGE DANCERS: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Church of the Way, 250 Foster Drive. 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. [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 are in Hammond. http://www.theoctavians.com.
• PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY FOR THE HOME-SCHOOLED: [phone] or [e-mail]. Classes in acting, music, 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. http://www.mindfulnessandmotion.com or call [phone].
• RED SHOES: 2303 Government St., Baton Rouge. Pre-register for all events by calling [phone]. 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. 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 . 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, $50 per month.