JFP Events - Event Listings for Jackson, Mississippi

Jewelry Making Class: Dec 5 – Dec 18.; This class is offered every Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon.; Dream Beads.; Free.

Belly Dance Class: Feb 6 – Dec 18.; The class is held every Saturday. Monique Davis is the instructor.; Lumpkin's Restaurant.; $5.

Adventures in Movement Class: Mar 1 – Apr 5.; Children ages 18 months to 3 years old will enjoy singing, creative movement, musical games, and more interactive, family-oriented activities. Classes are offered on Mondays at 9:15 a.m. and are one hour in length. Children must be accompanied by an adult.; B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center.; $60 for the series.

Acoustic Guitar Class for Beginners: Mar 1 – Apr 10.; Learn the basic of playing the guitar during this six-week series. Classes are one hour long and will be given on Mondays from March 1-April 5 at 4 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. and Saturdays from March 6-April 10 at 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Youth and adult sessions are available.; B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center.; $60 for the series.

Art Classes: Mar 1 – Apr 5.; The six-week painting/drawing classes will be held on Mondays. Youth classes (grades 6-12) begin at 4:30 p.m., and adult classes begin at 6 p.m.; Fondren Art Gallery.; $200 (includes materials).

Viking University: Baking Classics: Mar 6 – Mar 27.; Learn basic baking techniques in this four-part series, which will be held on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 6-27. Sally Porter is The instructor.; Viking Cooking School.; $499.

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.

Broga - "Yoga for Bros": Mar 7 – Mar 28.; The four-week series of beginner yoga classes is designed for men. Each class will be held Sundays in March from 1:30-3 p.m.; Butterfly Yoga.; $60.

Stained Glass Workshop: Mar 9 – Mar 30.; The four-week class will be held on Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and is taught by Rev. Mark Bleakley. Space is limited; a reservation is required. Supplies are included.; Southern Cultural Heritage Center.; $160 members, $170 non-members.

Adult HeartSaver CPR Class: Thu, Mar 11, 9:00 am.; At The Club at St. Dominic's. Learn basic CPR techniques.; St. Dominic Hospital.; $40.

The Art of Fashion: Thu, Mar 11, 7:00 pm.; Part of the "Art Is Life" series, My Scoop's Elizabeth Fowler will give tips on organizing your closet and getting the most out of your wardrobe.; Easely Amused - Ridgeland.; $26.75.

"Mississippi Queen": Thu, Mar 11, 7:00 pm.; Learn to paint a contemporary magnolia.; Easely Amused - Flowood.; $26.75.

Spin Basics Workshop: Fri, Mar 12, 5:00 pm.; The three-hour workshop includes a spinning class, a lecture, a group discussion and a question-and-answer session. A reservation is required.; Body Benefits.; $50.

Spring Arts Camp: Mon, Mar 15, 9:00 am.; 4th, 5th and 6th grade students will develop their artistic and creative skills through music, dance and visual arts classes. Lunch will be provided. The students will perform for friends and family on March 20 at 2 p.m. The deadline to register is March 5.; B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center.; $125.

Easter Basket Crafting Class: Mar 15 – Mar 20.; Drop in any time during business hours and learn how to decorate an Easter basket. Bring your own medium-sized basket. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday.; Art and Soul of the South.; $12.

Spring Break: Mar 16 – Mar 19.; After the Spring Break Festival on March 16 from 1-3 p.m., a series of "Spring Break Art Break" classes for children will be held March 17-19 in the museum annex. Classes for grades K-3 are from 10 a.m.-noon, and classes for grades 4-6 are from 2-4 p.m. A reservation is required; space is limited.; Lauren Rogers Museum of Art.; $35 per child for members, $45 non-members.

Spring Figure Drawing Class: Mar 22 – May 24.; The 10-week class will be held on Mondays from 6-9 p.m. The class is intended to provide the students with new insight into how to see more accurately what they are trying to draw by way of certain exercises, some of which have roots in 19th century academic drawing and some from a more contemporary perspective. Space is limited.; Gallery 119.; $275.

Millsaps Enrichment Series: Spruce Up for Spring!: Tue, Mar 23, 6:30 PM.; You will learn how to create lovely springtime arrangements for your mantle, tablescapes, and wreaths.; A Daisy a Day.; $25.

Van Gogh's Sunflowers Workshop: Sat, Mar 27, 2:00 pm.; Create your very own sunflower painting inspired by the work of Vincent Van Gogh. Pre-registration is required.; ArtWorks Studios.; $35 (includes materials).

Shut Up and Write!: Apr 3 – Jun 12.; Sign up for the workshop series of JFP Editor-in-Chief Donna Ladd's popular non-fiction and creative writing classes. The class will be held every other Saturday from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Men and women are welcome. Gift certificates are available.; JFP Classroom.; $150 (including materials), $75 non-refundable deposit required.

Adult Hand-Built Pottery Class: Apr 3 – Apr 24.; The four-week class on Saturdays is for anyone who wants to make vases, boxes, bowls, or sculptures out of potter's clay. Learn basic hand building techniques like coiling, slab building, pinching and texturing.; ArtWorks Studios.; $135 (includes materials).

Grandparenting Class: Thu, Apr 8, 6:00 pm.; In the Baptist for Women Conference Center. The session covers changes in labor and delivery and the focus on family-centered maternity care. The agenda also includes a refresher on baby feeding and safety and a discussion of basic diplomacy for the newly extended family. Registration required.; Baptist Medical Center.; Call for costs.

Self Defense Essentials: Six Week Series: Apr 11 – May 23.; The six-week series of classes will be held from 1:30-3 p.m. on Sundays, excluding April 25. Learn to recognize and avoid dangerous situations, how to mentally prepare yourself to respond to an attack, and basic offensive and defensive techniques. No martial arts experience is necessary.; Butterfly Yoga.; $60 series, $15 per session.

2-Day Drawing Basics Workshop: Apr 13 – Apr 20.; Jeanie Nicholson will teach basic drawing tenets including value, line, positive and negative space, perspective and proportion via the elements of design. Classes are on April 13 and April 20. Supplies are included. A reservation is required; space is limited.; Southern Cultural Heritage Center.; $50 members, $60 non-members.

Broadway Jr. Summer Camp Intensive Scholarship Auditions: Sat, Apr 17, 8:00 am.; By appointment only. Scholarships are based on need.; New Stage Theatre.; Free.

Anusara Yoga Immersion Part 1: Apr 23 – May 2.; The theme is "A Journey Into the Heart." The 34-hour course is a prerequisite to Immersion Parts 2 and 3, Anusara yoga teacher training and is the first part of a 200-hour teacher training program. Early bird registration is available until April 9. Classes will be on Fridays from 6-9 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 2:30-6 p.m. on April 23-25 and April 30-May 2.; Butterfly Yoga.; $450 before April 9, $500 thereafter.

2-Day Digital Photography Workshop: Apr 27 – May 4.; Kathy Gibson will teach you how to capture the pictures you want and the proper way to set the camera. Provide your own camera and batteries. Space is limited to 13 students.; Southern Cultural Heritage Center.; $40 members, $50 non-members.

Polymer Clay Frame Workshop: Sat, May 1, 2:00 pm.; Create a customized polymer clay picture frame. Learn about texture making, design, and clay working techniques. Space is limited; registration is required.; ArtWorks Studios.; $35 (includes materials).

Broadway Jr. Summer Camp Intensive: Jun 21 – Jul 18.; The acting camp is for youth who were in grades 5-12 during the 2009-2010 school year. Sessions will be held Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Scholarships are available and based on need. Early bird registration ends on May 7.; New Stage Theatre.; $375, $450 after May 7.

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