JFP Events - Event Listings for Jackson, Mississippi

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.

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.

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

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.

Fitness Center: Dec 29 – Dec 31.; Options include aerobics and Zumba classes, equipment for resistance training and toning, and a children's gym. Hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays until April 1, and 8 a.m.-7 p.m. April 1-Nov. 30..; Jackson Roadmap to Health Equity Project's Farmers Market.; Free.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Creative Writing Workshop: Apr 8 – Dec 31.; In H.T. Sampson Library, third floor. The Nameless Poets of Jackson host the workshops Sundays at 3 p.m. Topics include settings, metaphors, character creation and description, and other literary devices.; Jackson State University.; Free.

Soul Wired Cafe Weekly Music: Apr 13 – Dec 28.; Blue Soul Blues Thursday is at 8:30 p.m., Fridays feature special events and neo-soul music at 9 p.m., Neo-soul Saturday is at 9 p.m., and Sugar Water Purple Sunday with spoken word and live music is at 8:30 p.m.; Soul Wired Cafe.

Ballet Magnificat! Summer Dance Intensive Registration: May 1 – May 18.; The focus of the program is the technical and spiritual aspect of dance through creative worship, classical ballet, jazz, pas de deux and modern dance. For ages 11-24. Housing at Belhaven University (1500 Peachtree St.).Two-week and four-week sessions available. Register by May 18; applications received after that date will incur a $100 processing fee.; Ballet Magnificat! Studios.; $50 registration fee, tuition varies.

Bachata Class: May 3 – May 31.; Learn the Latin dance Thursdays at 7 p.m. through May 31.; Salsa Mississippi Studio and Club.; $10 per class, $40 for all five classes.

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

Portrait Drawing Class: May 9 – May 30.; Jerrod Partridge teaches the class Wednesdays from 5-9 p.m. through May 30.; Nunnery’s at Gallery 119—Fine Art & Framing.; $150.

Summer Discovery 2012 Registration: May 14 – May 18.; Children ages 5-12 learn about science, art and history June 7-July 27. Museum members register May 14-15, and non-members register May 16-18.; Museum of the Mississippi Delta.; $25 per class plus $50 membership fee, $15 members.

Seven-step Method of Chair Caning Workshop: May 16 – Jun 13.; Lewis Decell teaches the class in the Academy Building Wednesdays from 5:30-7 p.m. through June 13.; Southern Cultural Heritage Center.; $60, $50 members.

Girls' Night Out: In Rome: Thu, May 17, 6:00 pm.; Topics include making pasta, stuffing ravioli, roasting peppers and preparing veal scallopini.; Viking Cooking School.; $89.

Discover Series - Adults-only Craft Class: Thu, May 17, 6:00 pm.; Choose from leather, glass blowing, fused glass or mixed media.; Mississippi Craft Center.; $25.

Look and Learn with Hoot: Fri, May 18, 10:00 am.; This educational opportunity for 4-5 year olds and their parents features a hands-on art activity and story time. This month's story is "Curious George Gets a Medal." Please dress for mess. Atmos Energy is the sponsor.; Mississippi Museum of Art.; Free.

Polymer Clay Class: Sat, May 19, 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.

Ballroom Dance Lessons: Sun, May 20, 5:00 pm.; James Frechette, owner of Applause Dance Factory, teaches the Waltz in the Academy Building.; Southern Cultural Heritage Center.; $10.

Creation Station: Tue, May 22, 4:00 pm.; Children ages 9-12 enjoy crafts, cooking and games. This month's featured activity is crochet.; Pearl Public Library.; Free.

Roadsidia Centerpiece Workshop: Tue, May 22, 5:30 pm.; Beau Lutz teaches the classes in the Academy Building. Supplies included. Students encouraged to bring nature items to use in the class.; Southern Cultural Heritage Center.; $15, $10 members.

Mississippi Magnolia Tatters: Tue, May 22, 6:00 pm.; The class is open to all interested in learning the art of lace making. No materials fee.; Pearl Public Library.; Free.

From Farm to Table: Wed, May 23, 9:00 am.; Learn recipes that incorporate seasonal, locally-grown food.; Viking Cooking School.; $69.

Art in Mind Art Program: May 23 – Dec 31.; The Alzheimer's Association of Mississippi offers the program on fourth Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for people with early-stage dementia and their caregivers. Participants tour the galleries and make art in the studio classroom. Registration required; space limited. Registration forms available at alz.org/ms.; Mississippi Museum of Art.; Free.

Macaroons and Whoopie Pies Class: Thu, May 24, 9:00 am.; Topics include baking macaroons, making almond meringue and chocolate ganache, preparing buttercream and making whoopie pies.; Viking Cooking School.; $69.

Fish and Shellfish: The Vital Choice: Fri, May 25, 6:00 pm.; Learn about the health benefits of fish and learn cooking techniques such as making a glaze, broiling fish and preparing clams.; Viking Cooking School.; $99.

Teens Cupcake Workshop: Thu, May 31, 9:00 am.; Topics include making chocolate ganache and buttercream icing, working with marzipan and decorating with fondant. For ages 12-15.; Viking Cooking School.; $69.

Three-day Oil Painting Workshop: Jun 1 – Jun 3.; At 153 E. Fulton St., Canton. Pat Walker teaches landscape, still life and portrait painting techniques.; *N/A.; $295.

Shut Up and Write! 101: Jun 2 – Aug 18.; Sign up for the workshop series of JFP editor-in-chief Donna Ladd's popular non-fiction and creative writing classes. Sessions are from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every other Saturday (excluding July 28) through Aug. 18. Limit of 11 students.; JFP Classroom.; $150 (including materials), $75 non-refundable deposit required.

Broadway Jr. Summer Camp Intensive: Jun 4 – Jun 15.; The camp for youth in grades 1-4 includes includes games and improvisation, and ends with a showcase performances. Sessions are from 9 a.m.-noon weekdays.; New Stage Theatre.; $200 by May 4, $250 after.

WAMA "Creation Station" Summer Camp: Jun 4 – Jun 29.; In the Art Cottage. Children ages 6-11 attend weekly sessions from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays through June 29 ($225, $150 members). Kinder Camp for ages 3-5 is offered the weeks of July 9 and July 16 and are half-day sessions ($175, 125 members). Registration required; space limited.; Walter Anderson Museum of Art.

Craft Sampler Summer Camp: Jun 4 – Jul 20.; Topics include pottery, wire sculpture, fabric art, mosaics, candle making and more. Children ages 5-8 attend June 4-8 or July 9-13. Children ages 9-12 attend June 18-22 or July 16-20. Snacks included; registration required.; Mississippi Craft Center.; $175, $150 second child.

Millsaps Summer Enrichment Camps for Kids: .; Most sessions start in June and include topics such as music, dance, etiquette and computer skills. Call or visit millsaps.edu/conted for a list of classes and fees.; Millsaps College.; Fees vary.

Acting Mini Camp: Jun 4 – Jun 15.; Children in grades 1-4 attend weekdays from 9 a.m.-noon. The program ends with a performance for invited friends and family.; New Stage Theatre.; $250.

Exploring Art and Nature with the Masters: Jun 4 – Jun 15.; The camp includes making art and learning about art history. Youth ages 6-10 attend June 4-8, and youth ages 11-16 attend June 11-15. Sessions are from 9 a.m.-noon. Supplies included; registration required.; Southern Cultural Heritage Center.; $15 per child.

Acting Shakespeare Camp: Jun 4 – Jun 15.; Children entering grades 6-12 attend weekdays from 1-5 p.m., and the program ends with an abridged Shakespeare production. Registration required; space limited.; New Stage Theatre.; $250.

Spirit of the Wood Two-day Workshop: Jun 4 – Jun 5.; Youth ages 10-16 learn to make art with wood and other natural resources. Sessions are from 2-4 p.m.; Southern Cultural Heritage Center.; Free.

"Move Your Body" Kids' Hip-hop Dance Class: Jun 9 – Jul 28.; Karlos Lyons teaches the eight-week class Saturdays from 1-2 p.m. The program ends July 28 with a performance to Beyonce's song "Move Your Body." For children ages 7-13.; Salsa Mississippi Studio and Club.; $70.

The Museum School: .; The art camp is for children ages 3-17 and is divided by age group. Adults must accompany children under 5. Call for dates and times.; Mississippi Museum of Art.; Fees vary.

Discover Series - Real Men Craft Class: Thu, Jun 14, 6:00 pm.; Choose from blacksmithing or arrow making.; Mississippi Craft Center.; $25.

Gluten-Free Gourmet: Sat, Jun 16, 9:00 am.; Topics include working with gluten-free ingredients, preparing homemade pasta, baking bread, making compound butter and baking cupcakes.; Viking Cooking School.; $89.

Broadway Musical Camp: Jun 18 – Jul 15.; Youth in grades 5-11 receive theater instruction and rehearse for a production at the end of the program. Sessions are from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays.; New Stage Theatre.; $400 by May 4, $450 after.

Teens Camp: Summer Lovin' From the Oven: Jun 18 – Jun 22.; Teens learn to prepare classic dishes and basic kitchen skills. Sessions are from 1:30-3 p.m. through June 22.; Viking Cooking School.; $350.

Farmers Market Finds Workshop: Tue, Jun 19, 5:30 pm.; William Furlong is the instructor. Learn to make dishes with local produce.; Southern Cultural Heritage Center.; $35, $30 members.

Painting the Forest Floor Workshop: Sat, Jun 23, 9:00 am.; Jean Blue is the instructor. Gather leaves, twigs and other natural objects and learn to make a mixed-media piece. Registration required.; Southern Cultural Heritage Center.; $25, $20 members.

Weekend Figure Drawing Workshop: Jun 23 – Jun 24.; Jerrod Partridge teaches the class June 24 from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., and June 24 from 1-4 p.m.; Nunnery’s at Gallery 119—Fine Art & Framing.; $140.

Multicultural Art Camp: Jun 25 – Jun 29.; Campers ages 6-12 discover the art, dance, music and cuisine of different cultures. Hours are 8 a.m.-noon daily. Supplies included. Space is limited; reservation required.; Southern Cultural Heritage Center.; $50.

Beginner Stained Glass Workshop: Jun 25 – Jun 28.; Learn to make a small Tiffany-style stained glass panel. Stained glass and basic supplies included. Classes are from 5:30-7:30 p.m. through June 28. Space limited.; Southern Cultural Heritage Center.; $170, $160 members.

Oil Painting Classes: Jul 3 – Dec 31.; At 153 E. Fulton St., Canton. Pat Walker teaches the class on Tuesdays. Day and evening classes available.; *N/A.; Call for price.

Portrait Drawing Workshop: Jul 9 – Jul 12.; Jerrod Partridge guides students through the basics of portrait drawing. Sessions are from 9 a.m.-noon through July 12. Registration required; supplies included.; Southern Cultural Heritage Center.; $190, $180 members.

Tougaloo Art Colony: Jul 15 – Jul 20.; Take classes in drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpting, mixed media and more. Registration includes CEU credits ($15 each) and one college credit. Additional fees for housing and airport shuttle apply.; Tougaloo College.; $25 registration, $350 tuition< $150 independent study.

Discover Series - Ladies' Night Craft Class: Thu, Jul 19, 6:00 pm.; Choose from making jewelry, making a flower pin or basket weaving.; Mississippi Craft Center.; $25.

ArtZone: Sep 4 – Nov 29.; The 12-week program for children consists of art classes divided by age group. Register by Aug. 20. Discounts for members.; University of Mississippi Museum.; $130 per family, $50 members.

Shut Up and Write! 202: Sep 8 – Oct 20.; JFP editor-in-chief Donna Ladd's writing workshop series is for students who completed the 101 class. Topics include style, voice, narrative and structural issues. Sessions are from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. every other Saturday through Oct. 20. Limit of 11 students.; JFP Classroom.; $125 (including materials), $62.50 deposit (non-refundable).

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

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