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Wednesday Knitting Nights
Jan 6 – Dec 31.
Come knit, crochet, etc. with fellow knitters on Wednesdays at 5 p.m.
DeSoto Arts Center.
Free.

filed under: Creative Classes.

Oil Painting Classes
Jan 25 – Dec 31.
Pat Walker-Fields is the instructor. Classes are held Mondays from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Southern Cultural Heritage Center.
$90-$170.

filed under: Creative Classes.

Beading Class
Mar 6 – Dec 31.
Learn about making bracelets and crimping on 1st Saturdays, and get lessons on making earrings and wirework on 2nd Saturdays. Space is limited; a reservation is required.
Art and Soul of the South.
$15 per session.

filed under: Creative Classes.

Art Therapy For Cancer Patients
Jun 2 – Dec 31.
in the Activities Room of the Hederman Cancer Center on Wednesdays. The classes are designed to help cancer patients and provide an outlet to express feelings, reduce stress, assist in pain management, help build positive coping skills and increase self-discovery and self-awareness. Art supplies are included. Registration is required.
Baptist Medical Center.
Free.

filed under: Creative Classes, Community, Health and Wellness, Artistic Opportunities.

Line Dance Classes
Jun 2 – Dec 31.
Learn the most popular group dances Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
House of Khafre.
$3 donation.

filed under: Creative Classes.

Adult Hip-Hop Dance Classes
Sep 3 – Dec 31.
Learn authentic hip hop dance techniques and choreography. Open to all ages 16 and older. Classes are offered Mondays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. and Fridays from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Courthouse Racquet and Fitness Club, Northeast.
$10.

filed under: Youth, Health and Wellness, Dance, Creative Classes.

Fitness Center
Dec 29 – Dec 31.
Options include aerobics and Zumba classes, equipment for resistance training and toning, and access to a personal trainer. No joining fee or long-term commitment is required. Hours are 8 a.m.-9 p.m. weekdays.
Jackson Roadmap to Health Equity Project's Farmers Market.
$20 per month.

filed under: Health and Wellness, Creative Classes.

Weekly Creative Group Meetings
Aug 3 – Dec 31.
The Java Ink Jotters writers group and the Sketchers drawing group meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. No joining fee; all ages and skill levels welcome.
Java Ink.
Free.

filed under: Creative Classes.

Worship Dance For Adult Women
Sep 13 – Dec 31.
Women ages high school and up may participate on Tuesdays from 5:30-7 p.m. Must be capable of jumping.
Covenant Presbyterian Church.
$30 per month.

filed under: Creative Classes, Dance.

Jazz and Modern Dance Classes
Sep 26 – Dec 31.
Jazz dance classes are for youth ages 6-18 and are from 6-6:45 p.m. Mondays. Modern dance classes are from 7-7:45 p.m. Mondays.
Arts Center of Mississippi.
$45 registration, monthly fee of $55 for one class, $95 for both.

filed under: Creative Classes, Dance.

Praise and Movement Class For Adult Women
Sep 27 – Dec 31.
The dance class is for women ages high school and up, and is from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesdays.
Covenant Presbyterian Church.
$5 registration, free classes.

filed under: Creative Classes, Dance.

10-week Creative Arts Workshop for Cancer Patients
Jan 9 – Mar 12.
At the Hederman Cancer Center. Licensed art therapist Susan Ainlay Anand leads the workshops Mondays from noon-1:30 p.m. All cancer patients regardless of treatment location are welcome. Registration required.
Baptist Medical Center.
Free.

filed under: Creative Classes, Health and Wellness.

Winter Figure Drawing Session
Jan 9 – Mar 12.
Jerrod Partridge teaches the 10-week course Mondays from 6-9 p.m.
Nunnery’s at Gallery 119—Fine Art & Framing.
$275.

filed under: Creative Classes.

Salsa Mississippi Dance Classes
Jan 21 – Dec 31.
Options include salsa, Zumba, bachata and hip-hop. A beginner's salsa class is also taught at the Chapatoula Building (115 Cynthia St., Clinton) Mondays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Saturdays, the free salsa lesson is at 9 p.m., and the Latin dance party is at 10 p.m. Visit salsams.com for a schedule.
Salsa Mississippi Studio and Club.
$10 per class.

filed under: Creative Classes, Dance.

Winter Community Enrichment Series
Jan 23 – Mar 31.
Most classes start the weekof Jan. 23 and fall into the categories of arts and crafts, computer, dance, health and fitness, heritage and history, home and garden, language and literature, money and business, music, personal development and special offerings. Contact the Continuing Education office for a brochure which contains a list of classes and fees.
Millsaps College.
Fees vary.

filed under: Creative Classes, Community.

River Kids
Jan 26 – Apr 19.
The 13-week after-school arts program allows children in grades 1-6 to explore the Mississippi River through the arts. Sessions are held Thursdays from 4-5:15 p.m.
Southern Cultural Heritage Center.
Free.

filed under: Creative Classes.

Dance Grooves and Hip-hop Party
Jan 28 – Dec 31.
Roger and Tena Long teach the dance class Saturdays from 4-5 p.m.
Salsa Mississippi Studio and Club.
$10.

filed under: Dance, Creative Classes.

Rubber Stamp and Paper Craft Class
Sat, Feb 11, 10:30 am.
Bring supplies.
Pearl Public Library.
Free.

filed under: Creative Classes.

Ballroom Dance Lessons
Sun, Feb 12, 5:00 pm.
James Frechette, owner of Applause Dance Factory, teaches the West Coast Swing in the Academy Building.
Southern Cultural Heritage Center.
$10.

Upcoming
Southern Cultural Heritage Center Sunday Feb 26 5:00 pm

filed under: Creative Classes, Dance.

Mississippi Magnolia Tatters
Tue, Feb 14, 1:30 pm.
The class is open to all interested in learning the art of lace making. No materials fee.
Pearl Public Library.
Free.

Upcoming
Pearl Public Library Tuesday Feb 28 6:00 pm

filed under: Creative Classes.

Look and Learn with Hoot
Fri, Feb 17, 10:00 am.
This educational opportunity for 4-5 year olds and their parents features a hands-on art activity and story time. Please dress for mess. Atmos Energy is the sponsor.
Mississippi Museum of Art.
Free.

Upcoming
Mississippi Museum of Art Friday Mar 16 10:00 am

filed under: Youth, Creative Classes, Exhibits and Openings.

Mardi Gras Mask Workshop for Kids
Fri, Feb 17, 4:00 pm.
Karen Biedenharn teaches the class in the Southern Cultural Heritage Academy Building. For ages 6 and up. Space is limited; reservations required.
Southern Cultural Heritage Center.
$10 per child.

filed under: Creative Classes.

Polymer Clay Class
Sat, Feb 18, 10:30 am.
Learn to sculpt with polymer clay from the Central Mississippi Polymer Clay Guild. Visit cmspcg.com for a supply list.
Pearl Public Library.
Free first meeting, $5 future meetings, $20 annual membership.

filed under: Creative Classes.

Mardi Gras Cooking Class
Tue, Feb 21, 9:00 am.
Topics include making a roux, working with seafood, cooking beans and learning how to balance flavors. For ages 16 and up. Classes are at 9 a.m. ($79) and 6 p.m. ($99).
Viking Cooking School.

filed under: Creative Classes.

Cooking with Herbs
Tue, Feb 21, 5:30 pm.
William Furlong teaches the class in the Academy Building. Supplies included.
Southern Cultural Heritage Center.
$25, $20 members.

filed under: Creative Classes, Food and Drink.

Sticks and Strings
Tue, Feb 21, 5:30 pm.
Crochet with other hobbyists; all skill levels welcome. Bring supplies.
Pearl Public Library.
Free.

filed under: Creative Classes.

Chicago Steakhouse Cooking Class
Wed, Feb 22, 6:00 pm.
Topics include making sauces, sautéing vegetables, making a vinaigrette and working with avocados and scallops.
Viking Cooking School.
$89.

filed under: Creative Classes, Food and Drink.

Art in Mind Art Program
Wed, Feb 22, 10:00 am.
The Alzheimer's Association of Mississippi offers the monthly program is for people with early-stage dementia and their caregivers. Participants tour the galleries and make art in the studio classroom. Register by Feb. 20; space limited. Registration forms available at alz.org/ms.
Mississippi Museum of Art.
Free.

Upcoming
Mississippi Museum of Art Wednesday Mar 28 10:00 am
Mississippi Museum of Art Wednesday Apr 25 10:00 am
Mississippi Museum of Art Wednesday May 23 10:00 am

filed under: Creative Classes, Health and Wellness.

Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show
Feb 25 – Feb 26.
The annual show features dealers, demonstrations and exhibits. See gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads, lapidary tools and much more. Shows are on Feb. 25 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Feb. 26 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Mississippi Trade Mart.
$5, $3 students.

filed under: Exhibits and Openings, Creative Classes, Community, Outdoors, Shopping and Sales, Family, Artistic Opportunities, Youth.

Creation Station
Tue, Feb 28, 4:00 pm.
Children ages 9-12 enjoy crafts, cooking and games. This session's featured craft is making hand-colored candles.
Pearl Public Library.
Free.

filed under: Creative Classes, Youth.

Cookies for Canines
Thu, Mar 1, 6:00 pm.
Learn how to use fresh, human-grade ingredients to prepare dog biscuits, cookies and doughnuts.
Viking Cooking School.
$59.

filed under: Creative Classes.

It's for the Birds
Mon, Mar 5, 10:00 am.
In the Christian Life Center, Art Room 2. Jo Patterson is the instructor. Learn how to paint an unfinished wooden birdhouse. Classes are from 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m., 4-6 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Supplies included. Register by Feb. 27.
First Baptist Church of Jackson.
$40.

filed under: Creative Classes.

Greenhouse Tomato Short Course
Mar 6 – Mar 7.
Learn how to produce greenhouse tomatoes and what products are used to cultivate them. Topics include bumblebee pollination and past management. Registration by Feb. 24 encouraged.
Eagle Ridge Conference Center.
$125 in advance, $150 at the door.

filed under: Creative Classes.

Macaroons and Whoopie Pies Class
Thu, Mar 15, 9:00 am.
Topics include baking macaroons, making almond meringue and chocolate ganache, preparing buttercream and making whoopie pies.
Viking Cooking School.
$69.

filed under: Creative Classes.

Charles Templeton Ragtime Jazz Festival
Mar 30 – Mar 31.
The event consists of concerts, seminars and a tour of the Charles H. Templeton Sr. Music Museum. Performers include Brian Holland, Jeff Barnhart, Sonny Leyland, Martin Spitznagel and David Jasen. Discounts available for seniors and MSU employees.
Mississippi State University - Mitchell Memorial Library & Lee Hall Auditorium.
$10 evening concerts, $30 one-day pass, $50 two-day pass.

filed under: Creative Classes, Concerts, Community, Galleries, Family, Artistic Opportunities.

Painted Pots
Mon, Apr 2, 10:00 am.
In the Christian Life Center, Art Room 2. Jo Patterson is the instructor. Learn how to personalize a terra cotta flower pot with paint. Classes are from 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m., 4-6 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Supplies included. Register by Mar 26.
First Baptist Church of Jackson.
$35.

filed under: Creative Classes.

Spring Community Enrichment Series
Apr 2 – Jun 30.
Most classes start April 2 and fall into the categories of arts and crafts, computer, dance, health and fitness, heritage and history, home and garden, language and literature, money and business, music, personal development and special offerings. Contact the Continuing Education office for a brochure that contains a list of classes and fees. Registration begins March 1.
Millsaps College.
Fees vary.

filed under: Creative Classes, Community.

Arts on the Green
Sat, Apr 21, 10:00 am.
At Lake Sherwood Wise. The fundraiser includes art workshops, music, plays and seminars.
St. Andrew's Episcopal School, North Campus.
Prices vary per event.

filed under: Artistic Opportunities, Community, Concerts, Creative Classes, Exhibits and Openings.

Day of Dance
Sat, Apr 28, 10:00 am.
Children learn different dance styles from local dance companies and schools.
Mississippi Children's Museum.
$8, children under 12 months and members free.

filed under: Creative Classes, Dance.

MCM Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Sat, May 5, 10:00 am.
Make papel picado flags with tissue paper in the Inspirations Studio, listen to Spanish music and participate in a Spanish scavenger hunt.
Mississippi Children's Museum.
$8, children under 12 months and members free.

filed under: Exhibits and Openings, Creative Classes, Regional Music, Holiday.

Button Bracelet Class
Mon, May 7, 10:00 am.
In the Christian Life Center, Art Room 2. Jo Patterson is the instructor. Learn how to make a bracelet with buttons. Classes are from 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m., 4-6 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Supplies included. Register by April 30.
First Baptist Church of Jackson.
$40.

filed under: Creative Classes.

Mother’s Day Craft Day
Sat, May 12, 10:00 am.
Make a card or flower brooch in the Inspirations Studio, and see the Mother’s Day mural in the World at Work Gallery.
Mississippi Children's Museum.
$8, children under 12 months and members free.

filed under: Exhibits and Openings, Creative Classes, Holiday.

Discover Series- Real Men Craft Class
Thu, Sep 20, 6:00 pm.
Choose from blacksmithing or spoon carving.
Mississippi Craft Center.
$25.

filed under: Artistic Opportunities, Creative Classes.


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