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SPECIAL OFFERINGS
ACT Test Prep Course
This test prep course is a fast-paced presentation of test-taking strategies designed to help college bound students to test nearer to their ability levels on reasoning tests such as ACT, SAT, etc. The course will assist students in identifying and addressing obstacles to optimum performance, including starting too late, no or incorrect information about the test, fear, fatigue, perfectionism, and/or lack of experience at solving counterintuitive problems. This common sense approach to improving scores includes subject matter connection, time management tips, and ways to build confidence. Students will be allowed two 15 minute breaks and an hour for lunch.
Please note: This course will NOT be a review of the subject matter the tests are designed to measure.
Cost: $70; Saturday, Feb. 4; 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.; 1 class mtg.
Leonard H. Blanton began working with test prep with his own children and has been giving ACT/SAT workshops for 20 years. He retired as an interconnection specialist after 36 years with BellSouth.
Backyard Astronomy
Astronomy is one of the most challenging, beautiful, and rewarding hobbies! This is your chance to learn about the subject in nonpressured, instructor-led meetings and through "hands-on" experience. This intro class surveys some of the simpler concepts of astronomy, then focuses on what can be observed, the tools used, types of observation specialties available, and the strategies for a successful observing session. Resources are identified to continue the learning process and for help along the way. A field trip to the Russell C. Davis Planetarium, located in downtown Jackson, is planned toward the end of the course.
Cost: $100; Tuesday, Jan. 24 - Mar. 6; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.; 7 class mtgs.
Retired computer consultant Jim Waltman is a past president and newsletter editor of the Jackson Astronomical Association, a member of the Planetary Society, and a member of the Astronomical League. A former adjunct professor of computer science, he has participated in the workshop for Mississippi astronomy educators at French Camp and has been an award-winning participant in local and regional Star Gatherings. Jim has 30 years experience in amateur astronomy.
**NEW** An Introduction to Southern Studies: Beyond Sweet Tea and The Help
What comes to mind when you think about the South? Whether or not you've read Kathryn Stockett's novel or watched the corresponding film, it's undeniable that The Help has brought fresh media attention to the South. But The Help is hardly the first phenomenon to draw national attention to - and further stereotype - the South. But what exactly is the South, and how do you study it? Is it a region? A concept? A lifestyle? This survey-style course will give participants an introduction to the study of Southern Culture, from the music, literature, and history to the politics, folklore and food. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss what the South is - and isn't - as we watch movie clips, examine historical documents and sample southern cuisine during this four-week course.
Cost: $80; Tuesday, Jan. 24 - Feb. 14; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.; 4 class mtgs.
Nell Linton Knox has a B.A. in English from Millsaps College and a M.A. in Southern Studies from the University of Mississippi. She has worked as an intern with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, the Southern Foodways Alliance, and the creators of the "Mississippi, Believe It!" campaign at the Cirlot Agency.
**NEW** Wine 101 - The Basics
In this course, structured for beginners and wine experts alike, we will study the migration of wine from the Black Sea area around Georgia and Armenia to California. We will discuss how major climates affect the different wine growing regions around the world. In our virtual vineyard, we will grow and harvest the fruit of the vine. We will learn the processes of making white, red, rose, sparkling, and fortified wines and evaluate the wines using our senses of sight, smell, and taste. In the end, we will discuss the major principles of wine and food pairing. We will pair off into small groups and design recipes based on fish, poultry, pork, and beef as the main entrée and recommend wines with the meals. Each group will then discuss their recipes and wines with the class.
Please note: There is a $20 supply fee payable to the instructor at the first class meeting.
Cost: $100 (plus $20 supply fee). Same class offered at 2 different times:
Session 1: Thursday, Jan. 26 - Feb. 16; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.; 4 class mtgs.
Session 2: Saturday, Feb. 4 - 25; 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.; 4 class mtgs.
John Malanchak is a Mississippi registered professional geologist and is the Environmental Science Program Manager for Neel-Schaffer, Inc and a long-time employee of Joe T's Wine and Spirits in Ridgeland, Mississippi. He has over 40 years experience in assessing petroleum contaminated soil and groundwater throughout the United States. Since 2003, John has completed over 20 professional wine courses and has obtained the coveted Certified Sommelier designation through the International Court of Master Sommeliers and the Certified Wine Specialist designation through the Society of Wine Educators.
Lights, Camera & Directors: Great Directors of the Silver Screen
Spend seven nights viewing a variety of scenes from classic films as we discuss and debate the contributions of great directors of the American movie industry. Film directors/artists Frank Capra, Charlie Chaplin, George Cukor, Michael Curtiz, John Ford, Alfred Hitchcock, and Billy Wilder will be discussed. In addition to the seven-week Enrichment class, participants will be given the opportunity to view a total of three movies in their entirety on a separate night. These movies will represent the work of one of the previously listed directors. So sign up for seven nights of discussion, debate, and appreciation of some of Hollywood's greatest directors.
Cost: $90; Thursday, Jan. 26 - Mar. 8; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.; 7 class mtgs.
Sim Dulaney is a film critic, film historian, and teacher living in the Jackson area. He received his degree in film and video from California Institute of the Arts, a Disney-funded school located in Valencia, California. His interest in movie history began while working as a tour guide at Universal Studios Hollywood. During Sim's career pursuits, he gained a greater appreciation for movies and their history as he roamed the halls, sound stages, and back lots of the Disney Studio, Warner Brothers, The Burbank Studios, Sunset-Gower Studios, Paramount, CBS Studio Center, and the NBC Burbank facility. At present, Sim writes a weekly film column for The Rankin Record. A number of his past reviews are listed on The Internet Movie Database (imdb) website. In addition, he maintains his own site at http://www.simmovies.com. Sim currently teaches a film class to secondary students at Jackson Academy where students learn film production, technique, and history.
**NEW** Buying Fine Jewelry
Thinking about making a fine jewelry purchase for that special someone? Know what to look for and be aware of before making that purchase? In this course you will learn about gemstone basics, metals and construction methods, appraisals, and maintenance of fine jewelry. You will also learn about FTC regulations regarding fine jewelry and be introduced to basic marketing and selling of fine jewelry and how to use this to your advantage in the purchasing situation.
Cost: $120; Tuesday, Jan. 24 - Feb. 14; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.; 4 class mtgs.
Eddie Havens began his career in the jewelry industry in 1982 with the Kay Corporation as an assistant manager. It was there that he began his study of diamonds, colored gemstones, and the construction of fine diamond jewelry. Eddie has worked in several jewelry stores since then, and now he owns his own business, The Jewelry Studio, where he does custom manufacturing, jewelry repair, and insurance appraisals. He received bench training from Tony Noreiga and has earned the Gemologist Diploma from the Gemological Institute of America. Eddie is also a member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (N.A.J.A.)
Learn to Do Magic Tricks
This beginning magic class will start with insight into magic as well as exposure to beginning theory. We will also learn magic using cards, coins, string and other objects. Please bring with you a deck of Bicycle playing cards, a Sharpie pen, and four quarters. All other supplies will be furnished by the instructor.
Cost: $60; Thursday, Jan. 26 - Feb. 2; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.; 2 class mtgs.
Robert Day is a self taught magician who has headlined in Branson, MO, and performed in comedy clubs all over the U.S. In 1995, he was ranked #2 in the nation by the Society of American Magicians.
Religions of the World: A Survey of the Ways the World Thinks
Have you ever wondered about the religion of that neighbor down the street? Or what goes on in that church, temple or mosque you pass on the way to work? How do religions differ? How are they the same? Learning about the world's religions, such as Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Judaism, can be enjoyable and useful! Join us for this non-sectarian survey of religions.
Cost: $100; Thursday, Mar. 1-22; 6:30-8:00; 4 class mtgs.
James E. Bowley earned his Ph.D. from Hebrew Union College -Jewish Institute of Religion. He is author/editor of five books, including Living Traditions of the Bible: Scripture in Jewish, Christian and Muslim Practice. As Professor of Religious Studies at Millsaps, he has enjoyed teaching the department's "Introduction to Religious Studies course for many years.
DANCE CLASSES
Introduction to Ballroom Dancing
This four week course at Dance Connection Ballroom Dance Center teaches the basics of six of the most popular social dances: Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Rumba, Cha-Cha, and Single Step Swing. Dance instructors will be Mike and Lisa Day. A map with directions to the studio will be mailed upon registration. Class participants are required to wear shoes with leather soles (no tennis shoes, sandals or backless shoes). Singles and couples are welcome. This class is limited.
Cost: $100 per person; Monday, Feb. 6 - 27; 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.; 4 class mtgs.
Mike and Lisa Day teach at Dance Connection, central Mississippi's largest and most popular social/ballroom dance studio.
Zumba®
The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic and international rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: we want you to want to work out, to love working out, and to get hooked on working out!
Cost: $70; Wednesday, Jan. 25 - Feb. 29; 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.; 6 class mtgs.
Ashleigh Bandy has four fitness certifications, three of them being Zumba®. She has been teaching Zumba® in the Jackson area for nearly four years. She first taught at Fitness Lady and most recently at Salsa Mississippi Dance Studio. She is passionate about fitness and dance; she is looking forward to sharing that passion with her students.
**NEW** Zumba Gold®
Zumba Gold® is an easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired dance-fitness program designed for the active older adult or beginner. While keeping the lively Latin music, this class modifies the original formula to suit the needs of active older participants. It is exhilarating, easy, and effective. Great for the mind, body, and soul!
Cost: $75; Tuesday, Jan. 24 - Feb. 28; 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.; 6 class mtgs.
Kathleen Jennings moved to Jackson, MS in 1996. Of the many things she has accomplished, discovering her passion for health and fitness has made a great impact in her life. Kathleen is a certified group exercise instructor. She has also completed her studies in natural health and is a certified Zumba® Basic and Zumba® Gold instructor.
Belly Dance for Fitness
Are you bored with aerobics? Is pilates no longer fun? Or are you just looking for a new, effective workout? Belly dance is more than a sensuous dance; it's an excellent form of exercise. You'll have so much fun dancing that you will hardly realize the great workout you're getting! Also, women of every age, size and shape will have the opportunity to learn a complete belly dance routine suitable for performance in an optional recital! Hear what some of Janice Jordan's students say about her classes: "Exercise that makes me feel good about my body." "I lost weight and inches!" "The dancing and exercise were great!" "Fun!"
Cost: $110; Monday, Jan. 23 - Feb. 27; 6:00 - 6:50 p.m.; 6 class mtgs.
Janice Jordan is a Millsaps graduate in philosophy who trained in Middle Eastern belly dance and has more than 30 years of experience in this expressive style of dance. She has taught in the Enrichment Series at Millsaps for several years and regularly attends regional dance workshops to enhance and sharpen her professional skills.
Praise and Worship Dance Workshop
Spend the day learning all about dance ministry from the Biblical perspective as well as learning new dance techniques. This class is an exploration of how dance should be used in the church. Participants will learn how to effectively structure their new dance ministry in the church or how to improve their current ministry. In addition, they will gain basic knowledge of proper ballet and lyrical dance techniques. Assistance with choreography and improvisational dance will be provided as well. No dance experience is necessary.
Please note: There will be a $10 materials fee which will cover the cost of the workbook. This fee is payable to the instructor when the class meets.
Cost: $60 (plus $10 materials fee payable to the instructor); Saturday, Feb. 18; 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; 1 class mtg.
Tracie James Wade works with area dance ministries and is executive director and owner of LaMorne's Dance and Fitness, LLC in Jackson.
**NEW** The Depth of Dance
Dance with a capital "D." Most of us love to dance, but many of us don't realize how much we are shaped and influenced by our dance history. The Depth of Dance gives us an opportunity to begin to understand dance's historical relevance. Beginning in 17th century France with Louis XIV, we will follow the progression of dance as an art form into 21st century America. Over four weeks, we examine and discuss the evolution of dance as it parallels significant cultural, historical, and socio-political movements. Through lecture, discussion, video, and text, we will develop and/or enhance our knowledge of dance's role in society.
Cost: $75; Thursday, Jan. 26 - Feb. 16; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.; 4 class mtgs.
Originally from Jackson Mississippi, Bethany Nelson is a choreographer, educator, improviser, collaborator, and filmmaker. Bethany received her M.F.A. in dance from Texas Woman's University where she received the Excellence in Choreography Scholarship Award, was a member of DanceWorks and DanceLab performance groups and was selected to have her work showcased at the American College Dance Festival. In Texas, Bethany taught dance for the University of North Texas and Tarrant County College as well as choreographed and performed with Muscle Memory Dance Theatre and Big Rig Dance Collective. Bethany recently returned to Jackson, Mississipppi to be closer to friends and family. Currently, she is teaching with Ballet Mississippi, performing with the Mississippi Improv Alliance, and offering improvisation workshops at Joyflow Yoga Studio.
ARTS AND CRAFTS CLASSES
Maille (Chain) Jewelry
Maille is one of the earliest forms of metal armor but was also used to make jewelry. Maille uses metal rings combined in intricate patterns to create stunning jewelry. In this class you will learn the basics of opening, closing, and cutting jumprings while making 2 pairs of earrings using different techniques. You will also learn the history of maille and see many examples of maille jewelry. No experience is necessary.
Please note: There is a $30 materials fee that is payable to the instructor when the class meets. This includes sterling silver jumprings and earwires. Tools will be available.
Cost: $50 (plus $30 materials fee payable to the instructor); Saturday, Feb. 4; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; 1 class mtg.
Martha Scarborough has been making jewelry for the past 18 years, from basic stringing and bead weaving to silversmithing, forging, and maille. Among the numerous classes that she has taken in all aspects of jewelry making, Martha has attended classes at the William Holland School of Lapidary Arts in Georgia as well as learning as much as possible through trial and error. This has led to a love of sharing and teaching others age-old processes with updated techniques. Martha is a member of the Mississippi Gem & Mineral Society, Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies, and American Federation of Mineralogical Societies along with being an exhibiting member of the Mississippi Craftsmen's Guild.
Watercolor Painting
Watercolors are rich translucent paints that create beautiful and exciting results. This course is for beginning as well as more experienced students. You will have an opportunity to learn different painting techniques and sharpen your creative and technical skills by painting still life and landscape. Composition and use of color will be stressed.
Please note: A list of supplies needed for the course will be provided upon registration.
Cost: $95 (plus supplies); Tuesday, Jan. 24 - Feb. 28; 6:00 - 8:15 p.m.; 6 class mtgs.
Laurel Schoolar holds a B.F.A. from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. She has taught drawing and watercolor painting classes, and her works have been exhibited throughout the Southeast.
*FULL* Beginning Photography
(Registrations for this class are no longer being accepted. Please call 601-974-1130 to be added to the waitlist.)
This is THE photography class for beginners. You will learn how to operate your digital or film camera and compose better photographs. We will cover all of the basic principles of photography in this four evening course. Topics will include exposure (F-stop, Shutter Speed, and ISO), camera controls, basic composition, lighting, picking the right equipment, digital photography and more.
Ron Blaylock, formerly of New Orleans, will teach this course.
Cost: $175; Monday, Jan. 30 - Feb. 20; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.; 4 class mtgs.
Portrait Photography
Learn how to take great photos of your children, families, and special occasions such as graduations and weddings! In this class, we will learn the principles of portrait photography including studio and natural lighting, posing, composition, and working with groups and children. We will also discuss building a home studio and introduce the business of photography.
Cost: $175; Monday, Feb. 27 - Mar. 19, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.; 4 class mtgs.
Ron Blaylock is the owner of Blaylock Fine Art Photography in Fondren. His editorial and advertising work has been featured in numerous regional and national publications, including the Washington Post, Real Simple Magazine, Living Blues, and Mississippi Magazine. His fine art photography has been exhibited at the New Orleans Museum of Art and is in the permanent collection of the Mississippi Museum of Art.
Don't Be A Starving Artist
Are you a visual artist, dancer, writer, singer, musician or any other type of creative artist? Do you love your art form? Do you want to learn how to make money with your art form? Then this is the class for you! This workshop will bring the business world to you, the artist, and help you develop an effective plan for making a living with your art form.
Please note: There will be a $10 materials fee which will cover the cost of the workbook. This fee is payable to the instructor.
Cost: $50 (plus $10 materials fee payable to the instructor when the class meets); Saturday, Jan. 28; 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; 1 class mtg.
Tracie James-Wade is a sales and marketing professional with more than 15 years of experience working with businesses and nonprofits. She has a bachelor's degree in marketing and an MBA, as well as extensive experience as a trainer and instructor.
Basic Jewelry Making
Learn to make your own fashion jewelry! Join instructor Laura Tarbutton and learn to make beautiful earrings and necklaces. Kits, which will be purchased from the instructor at the first class meeting, will vary from $20 - $40 depending on the type of stones, wire and clasps you choose. Wow your friends with your masterpieces! This class will be held at the instructor's studio in Brandon. A map will be mailed with the class confirmation.
Cost: $40 (plus $20 - $40 materials fee payable to the instructor when the class meets); Tuesday & Thursday, Jan. 24 & 26; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.; 2 class mtgs.
**NEW** Copper Clay: Making Jewelry From Recycled Copper
Students will learn about copper clay jewelry making. You will create either a necklace or a set of earrings in this class. Kits, which will be purchased from the instructor at the first class meeting, will vary from $20 - $40 depending on the type of supplies used. Impress your friends with your masterpieces! This class will be held at the instructor's studio in Brandon. A map will be mailed with the class confirmation.
Cost: $50 (plus $25 - $40 materials fee payable to the instructor when the class meets); Tuesday and Thursday, Feb. 21 & 23; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.; 2 class mtgs.
Laura Tarbutton has been involved in arts and crafts all her life, but creating jewelry is her first love. Laura teaches PMC and beading classes at local craft stores and her studio. She has also taught at national bead shows and presents classes and workshops with Gem and Mineral Society chapters. Laura is a member of the Precious Metal Clay Guild and a Level II certified instructor.
Calligraphy - the Art of Beautiful Writing
Learn everything you need to know to become skilled in calligraphy. In this class, you will get lots of individual attention and step-by-step instructions. Using the flexible pointed pen as your instrument, you will learn Copperplate script calligraphy, much admired for its fluidity and beauty.
Calligraphy can be both a delight to the eye and an inspiration to the spirit. In our technological age, the appreciation for the art of calligraphy has grown incredibly; it is a fun hobby, a great business and a creative art. Opportunities for beautiful lettering are vast - this class will include a discussion of the many ways to use calligraphy, both for personal satisfaction and as a lucrative source of income. Calligraphy is an art form in which patience and attention to detail are more important than artistic talent - you don't have to be an "artist" to be good at calligraphy!
Please note: There will be a $35 materials fee payable to the instructor at the first class meeting.
Cost: $100 (plus $35 materials fee). Two sessions of this class are offered:
Session I: Tuesday evening, Jan. 24 - Feb. 21 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.; 5 class mtgs.
Session II: Wednesday morning, Jan. 25 - Feb. 22 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.; 5 class mtgs.
Betsy Greener is a wedding/special events calligrapher in the Jackson area. She holds the bachelor of business administration degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
Oil Painting Workshop
Thomas Morrison will offer a one-day workshop in oil painting. The three-hour morning session will include a slide presentation and beginning drawing and composition. There will be a one hour break for lunch on your own; and during the afternoon session, students will start painting. The workshop will end with a critique and discussion. This class is limited.
Please note: This class will be held off-campus at Wishbone Studios. A short list of supplies and a map will be sent with confirmations.
Cost: $130; Saturday, Jan. 21; 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; 1 class mtg.
Pottery/Sculpture
In this class you will be introduced to slab building and other hand building techniques. You will make your own forms, draw out surface designs, learn about and apply ceramic glazes, and take home fired ceramic artwork of your own design. Bring a sketch book, a #2 graphite pencil, and a $40 glazing fee. You will also need to bring a towel to class and wear old clothes.
Please note: This class will be held off-campus at Wishbone Studios. A map will be sent with confirmations.
Cost: $150 (plus $40 glazing fee); Wednesday, Jan. 25 - Feb 22; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.; 5 class mtgs.
Thomas Clinton Morrison earned a B.S. in radio, television, and film with a minor in art from the University of Southern Mississippi. Tom has a M.F.A. from the Otis/Parsons School of Art and Design in Los Angeles, and he completed a fellowship at the Penland School of Craft in Penland, NC, where he learned advanced techniques in Raku firing, wheel-throwing, and high fired porcelain. He owns and operates Wishbone Studios, a pottery studio in Jackson.
Floral Design
Have you ever wanted to make your own floral arrangements? Learn the basics of floral design with Tom and Nancy McIntyre of A Daisy a Day and have fun at the same time! This is a hands-on course to learn floral decorating for your home or friends. Bring a pen, paper, knife, scissors and your desire to create something original! Enrollment is limited.
Please note: There will be a materials fee of $30 payable to the instructors at the first night of class. This will cover lovely arrangements that you will create and take home to enjoy. The class will meet at A Daisy A Day in Highland Village.
Cost: $50 (plus $30 materials fee payable to the instructor when the class meets); Tuesday, Jan. 31 - Feb. 7; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.; 2 class mtgs.
Tom and Nancy McIntyre have been in the floral business in Jackson for more than 25 years. They have taught numerous floral design classes for the Millsaps College Enrichment Series.
Exciting and New Guide to Portrait Drawing
The instructor will create a fun/relaxed atmosphere to teach students the basic steps and details on how to sketch/draw faces using various drawing techniques. The lecturer will share art experiences, useful portrait tips, and provide one-on-one assistance to students. In turn, students will be able to tap into their artistic abilities and utilize methods in order to draw a wonderful facial portrait of their favorite friend or love one by the end of the 6 weeks program!
Please note: A list of supplies will be mailed with the confirmation.
Cost: $90 (plus supplies); Tuesday, Jan. 31 - Mar. 6; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.; 6 class mtgs.
Keisi D.V. Ward is an artist and photographer. As a young child, her father, Rev. Earl W. Ward, Sr., noticed she inherited his natural drawing abilities and provided her with the skills to be proficient in her craft. She has studied art as an avocation since high school. She holds a master of public policy and administration degree from Jackson State University and a Bachelor of science in management/health care administration from Fisk University. She is an Operations Management Analyst, Principal with the Mississippi State Department of Health in the Division of Health Planning and Resource Development.
HERITAGE AND HISTORY SERIES
Mississippi: From Frontier to Flush Times
Take a journey through Mississippi's formative years when the region was transformed from a territory on the edge of the frontier to the 20th state in the Union. The first of two sessions provides an overview of Mississippi History from 1800-1840: the establishment and development of government, divisive factional politics, war on the frontier, the removal of Native Americans, and the illustrious "Flush Times" of Mississippi when cotton became king. The second session focuses on the Creek War and the War of 1812, conflicts that dramatically altered the landscape of the Gulf South. Class attendees will also be given a tour of Mississippi's most historic building, the recently restored Old Capitol which was built in 1839.
Cost: $40; Monday, Jan. 23 - 30; 6:00 -7:15 p.m.; 2 class mtgs. Tour date TBA
Clay Williams graduated from Mississippi State University with bachelor's and master's degrees. After serving as project liaison for the Old Capitol restoration following Hurricane Katrina, he was appointed director of the Old Capitol Museum on July 1, 2008. Author of many papers on history, Williams published his first book, Battle for the Southern Frontier, the Creek War and the War of 1812, co-authored with Mike Bunn, in July 2008 by The History Press. He is currently under contract to write a volume with the Heritage of Mississippi Series on frontier Mississippi (1800-1840).
"Hands-On" Genealogy-A Course for Beginners Researching Their Mississippi Roots
Looking for a unique and memorable gift? What about compiling your own family tree that your loved ones will treasure for years to come? Geared especially to researching Mississippi ancestors, Anne Webster's genealogy class will give you the basic tools to gather this information. This course will meet at both Millsaps College and at the Mississippi Department of Archives and History building. The sessions at the College will introduce basic sources, i.e., census data, death records, newspapers, etc. County records and military records (both Civil War and World War I) will also be discussed. The classes meeting at the state archives will include hands-on instruction for the student to learn how to actually use these records. Please bring names/dates of your relatives to research.
Cost: $75; Monday night, Jan. 23 and 30, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at Millsaps; Saturday morning, Jan. 28 and Feb. 4 at the Archives Building, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.; 4 class mtgs.
Anne L. Webster has a B.A. in library science and history from Mississippi University for Women and a master of library science degree from Florida State University. She has worked with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) for more than 25 years.
Architectural History of Mississippi
Join Todd Sanders s he presents a detailed discussion of the architectural history of the state of Mississippi. Beginning with the years 1699-1800 and the oldest surviving structures of the first permanent inhabitants, the instructor will progress to the years 1800-1875 and the arrival of high style architecture. Next, he will discuss the years 1875-1945 when Mississippi moved toward the mainstream. The last lecture will focus on Mississippi's participation in the modern movement in American architecture since World War II. A brief discussion of the historic preservation movement and where it is today in Mississippi will also be included.
Please note: 0.8 CEU for teachers is available for full attendance at this class. An additional $15 will be charged for the CEU certificate when the class ends.
Cost: $60; Tuesday, Jan. 24 - Feb. 14; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.; 4 class mtgs.
The Forgotten Era in Mississippi Architecture: Reconstruction to the Gilded Age
Few of us stop to think about the architecture of Mississippi immediately after the end of the Civil War and before the ornate, elaborate architecture of the so-called "Gilded Age" of the 1890s. While most folks believe that absolutely nothing of any consequence was constructed during this period, this does not appear to have been the case. In this class, we will examine the building environment of this period and discover that indeed many fine buildings were constructed and that many of them do survive. Topics covered in the class include the continued use of building forms and architectural styles from the antebellum period and their "evolution" to reflect changing tastes and needs, the introduction of new architectural styles and the development of new building forms, and also the impact that the revitalization of the railroads and their expansion had on the architecture of the period. Todd Sanders will teach this class.
Cost: $40; Wednesday, Jan. 25 - Feb. 1 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.; 2 class mtgs.
Mississippi's Antebellum Architecture: More Than Just Big, White Columns
This class will cover the architecture of Mississippi from its earliest manmade structures through the architecture of the Antebellum Period (roughly that time between the end of the Mexican American War, circa 1848, and the beginning of the Civil War in 1861) and ending with the buildings constructed right after the end of the war. While this class will cover the great mansions, churches, courthouses and other grand public buildings that most architecture aficionados are familiar with, much time will be spent going deeper into the architecture of this period to discuss buildings that often get ignored like schools, industrial buildings, and commercial buildings, as well as the houses of the middle class. As part of this discussion, the question will be asked "Why did some of these buildings survive and others not?" While the answer to this question is in some cases obvious such as "It was burned during the war" or burned later or destroyed by a hurricane, tornado or other "act of God", many were intentionally destroyed while others, equally old, elegant and significant, were carefully preserved. It will be discovered that the architecture of Mississippi before the war was much more vibrant, varied and complicated than the "moonlight and magnolias" myth would have one believe. Also equally complicated is the struggle to preserve what survives and to document what is gone.
Please note: 0.8 CEU for teachers is available for full attendance at this class. An additional $15 will be charged for the CEU certificate when the class ends.
Cost: $60; Thursday, Jan. 26 - Feb. 16; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.; 4 class mtgs.
Todd Sanders has a B.A. in history and a master's degree in architectural history from Mississippi State University. He has worked as an architectural historian with the Mississippi Department of Archives and History since 1999.
Military Medicine During the Civil War
This series of four lectures will give a comprehensive view of military medicine during the Civil War. Responses of the Union and Confederate medical service to political changes and military operations will emphasize the interrelationships of military medical care to issues of total war in the 19th century.
Specific topics include prewar military medicine, medical education, ballistics, military medical operations and administration, medical personnel and pay, casualty statistics, changes in transport, hospitalization and surgical/medical care, specialization, ancillary and voluntary organization, POWs and pensions.
Cost: $50; Thursday, Jan. 26, - Feb. 9; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; 3 class mtgs.
William Hanigan, M.D., Ph.D., is professor of neurosurgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He is a medical and military historian who has delivered many lectures before the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Talking Your Way Through the Spanish-Speaking World
Spanish is becoming increasingly important in today's world. Develop basic language skills for travel, business, and enjoyment. This course covers the vocabulary needed to deal with everyday situations wherever Spanish is spoken. In addition, various aspects of daily life in the Hispanic world will be discussed.
Cost: $99; Monday, Jan. 23 - Feb. 20 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.; 5 class mtgs.
Robert Kahn, Ph.D., is associate professor of romance languages at Millsaps College and has taught Spanish and French for many years.
Writing and Selling Short Stories Part 1
This introductory course in how to write short fiction and get it published is intended for beginning writers as well as for established writers who want to hone their skills. The course will cover two areas: writing (first four sessions) and marketing (next three sessions). The overall course goal is to create a short story suitable for submission to a publication. John Floyd will teach this course.
Cost: $100; Monday, Jan. 23 - Mar. 5 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; 7 class mtgs.
Advanced Writing and Selling Short Stories
This follow-up course in how to write short fiction and get it published is intended for writers who have already completed the introductory course "Writing and Selling Short Stories." The class will cover advanced writing and marketing techniques, narrative structure, and the analysis of both literary and commercial short fiction. The overall course goal is to submit a previously written short story to a publication and to create and submit another by the end of the class.
Please note: A prerequisite for this class is a completed or nearly-completed short story to bring to the first class session and having completed Writing and Selling Short Stories Part I.
Cost: $100; Tuesday, Jan. 24 - Mar. 6; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; 7 class mtgs.
John Floyd is the author of more than 1000 short stories and features in publications like Strand Magazine, Grit, Woman's World, and Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine. A Derringer Award winner and three-time Pushcart Prize nominee, John has published three books: Rainbow's End (2006), Midnight (2008), and Clockwork (2010).
How to Sell What You Write
This course is designed to help writers and would-be writers sell what they write to publishers. It is suitable for unpublished writers and professionals who want to sell books and magazine articles to national publications. The instructor, a writer and a literary agent, will provide one-on-one evaluations of nonfiction book proposals, magazine query letters, and synopses and first chapters of novels.
Cost: $150; Tuesday, Jan. 24 - Feb. 21; 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.; 5 class mtgs.
James L. Dickerson, award-winning author of 29 published books and more than 2,000 magazine and newspaper articles, is the founder of Sartoris Literary Group, a literary agency that represents fiction and nonfiction writers. He is a former staff writer with The Commercial Appeal and a contributor to various magazines, including Good Housekeeping and BookPage.
To Tell the Truth: Creative Nonfiction
In this class, we will explore nonfiction forms, including memoir, personal essay, humor, and criticism. We'll look at ways to generate potential topics and explore narrative writing basics. Not only will participants write two major pieces, but they also will develop sharper eyes as readers and stronger everyday skills as writers.
Cost: $105; Monday, Jan. 23 - Feb. 27; 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.; 6 class mtgs.
Ellen Ann Fentress's essays have been featured in The New York Times, Oxford American, Wilson Quarterly and other literary journals, as well as on Mississippi Public Radio. She is an MFA graduate of the Bennington Writing Seminars.
Playwriting Workshop
Playwriting gives a writer the hope of having his/her words realized by others - literally putting words into the mouths of actors! This course will explore the difference between writing a story and creating a script, the relationship between ideas and goals, effective dialogue, and most importantly, the playwriting process, including having students hear their work read aloud, and then revisiting/revising their work with the instructor's and fellow students' feedback. This course will be taught workshop-style, with group exercises, script-sharing and conversations.
Cost: $80; Tuesday, Jan. 24 - Feb. 14; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.; 4 class mtgs.
Beth Kander has a B.A. from Brandeis University and an MSW from the University of Michigan. Recent honors include Eudora Welty New Play Series (2008 and 2010); Mississippi Arts Commission Literary Fellowship (2009-2010); Mississippi Theatre Association Playwriting Award (2009); and Best Jackson Writer awarded by the Jackson Free Press (2009). Her most recent publication is the children's book Glubbery Gray, The Knight-Eating Beast (Pelican Publishing, 2010). She has had short plays produced by Fn Productions in New York, the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, 11:11 Theater in Boston, Planet Ant in Detroit, and the Heartland Theatre in Illinois.
**NEW** The Robber Bridegroom: Eudora Welty's Mississippi Fairy Tale
Set along the Natchez Trace in the antebellum South, The Robber Bridegroom was Eudora Welty's second book and very different from her first, A Curtain of Green. This novella, according to Washington Post critic, Jonathan Yardley, "was unique among all her works, a startling and winning departure for a writer whose fiction mostly is deeply rooted in the realities of 20th-century small-town Southern life." Described as "wildly fantastic" The Robber Bridegroom is Welty's Mississippi fairy tale, a complex story full of romance, magic and humor.
Cost: $40; Tuesday, Feb. 21; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.; 1 class mtg.
Dr. Carolyn Brown earned her master's and Ph.D. at UNC-Greensboro and has taught at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Elon University, and Millsaps College. Her publications include articles in Notes on Mississippi Writers, College Language Journal, the UNC-G Alumni Magazine, and a young adult biography of Eudora Welty to be published by University Press of Mississippi in 2012.
How to Write a News Release
Want to publicize the work of your nonprofit but not quite sure how to do it? This class will teach the basics of writing a news release to help you get the media coverage your organization deserves. The class will cover details such as AP (Associated Press) Style, dos and don'ts, and provide tips beyond who, what, when, where, and why.
Cost: $50; Monday, Jan. 23 & 30; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.; 2 class mtgs.
Nell Luter Floyd is Publications Manager at Millsaps College. She is a former staff writer for the Clarion-Ledger, where she covered beats ranging from business to features.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Creative Power of Dreams
Throughout history, our own dreams have provided a rich, very personal resource for problem solving, inspiration, creativity, and insight. This updated course will help students learn to value this natural insight by giving them basic information about dreams and their use. Participants will learn new ways to use their dreams as a source of information and inspiration about themselves and possible difficulties in relationships, problems relating to work or artistic expression, or problems of a spiritual nature. In this one day workshop, the instructor will introduce students to these basic tools to help access this resource, and there will be plenty of hands-on practice using participants' dreams.
Cost: $60; Saturday, Jan. 28; 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; 1 class mtg.
Karen Mori Bonner received her M.S. in counseling psychology from Mississippi College, and she is a licensed professional counselor. In addition to a private practice with other therapists in Ridgeland, she has led two ongoing dream groups at St. James' Episcopal Church in Jackson.
**NEW** Saturday Morning Soul Care
Experience God's love and presence during this morning retreat. Participants will seek peace and guidance through prayer and meditation on Jesus' encounter with a blind beggar (Mark 10: 46 - 51). This morning apart will also offer opportunities to name spiritual roadblocks, make requests known to God, listen for God's voice, and share with others. Participants are asked to bring a Bible and a journal.
Cost: $30; Saturday, Feb. 11; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; 1 class mtg.
Facilitator Sherry Johnson is a spiritual director and retreat leader. An ordained United Methodist minister, she serves as associate director of the Center for Ministry, whose mission is to develop Christian leaders through lifelong learning.
**NEW** 5 Weeks to Freedom: A Workshop to Help You Get Your House Under Control
We will deal with theoretical and real-life issues with home organization, housework, personal commitment, realizable goals, and barriers and obstacles that affect our ability to deal with housework effectively. Assignments will let participants practice new skills and discuss successes and failures in a supportive environment. Class discussion will be lively and an important part of the workshop.
Cost: $120; Tuesday, Jan. 24 - Feb. 21; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.; 5 class mtgs.
Gretchen W. Cook, a former academic library director, developed methods to assist coworkers in organizing work areas, processes and projects. These same skills can be applied to any setting, from home to church to work.
Our Evolving Mind
Can you evolve in this lifetime? You're darn tootin' you can. This class will encompass four themes: the transformative power of meditation, techniques that really reduce stress, group consciousness and interconnectedness, and self meets quantum reality. Lower fear, stress and anxiety. Raise love, empathy, equanimity and compassion. Learn the latest insights from science. This class requires only an open mind.
Cost: $80; Monday, Jan. 23 - Feb. 13; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m; 4 class mtgs.
Instructors Luke and Charlotte Lundemo have been practicing meditation for more than 25 years. Luke is a graduate of the three year Community Dharma Leader training program at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Northern California. Together they have been teaching meditation in the Jackson area for the past 15 years.
**NEW** Interviewing 101 - Landing Your Dream Job
Landing your dream job during this tough economy requires that you really make that all-important knock-out fantastic first impression! Whether or not you get the job may rely heavily on your skills during the interview. In this class, you will learn how to master the interview process to get the job you want. You will learn how to build rapport, overcome interview rejections, and entice the interviewer to hire you. Join instructor Cassandra Hawkins-Wilson as she discusses the following topics: interview etiquette, business appearance, communication skills, and interview questions. We will also do a mock interview to let you practice your new-found skills.
Please note: There is a $5 materials fee payable to the instructor when the class meets.
Cost: $35 (plus $5 materials fee payable to the instructor); Saturday, Jan. 28; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; 1 class mtg.
**NEW** Save Money by Shopping in Your Closet
Learn how to look great, save money, and hide flaws with the clothing you already own. Your appearance determines how others interact with you. This class will equip you with the skills and tips to get more bang for your buck. Create a special makeover from what you already own with your current budget. Saving money and looking great is the way to go!
Please note: There is a $5 materials fee payable to the instructor when the class meets.
Cost: $65 (plus $5 materials fee payable to the instructor when the class meets); Saturday, Mar. 3 - 17; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; 3 class mtgs.
Cassandra Hawkins-Wilson is an image consultant and owner of Sensational Image Consulting, Inc., based in the Metro Jackson area. Since 2007, Cassandra has assisted clients with image, personal management, and communication. A seminar leader, published author, and motivational speaker, she focuses on educating clients on the importance of maintaining a polished image to affect the way people treat you and to help contribute to a successful career. Currently pursuing graduate studies in fashion merchandising, Cassandra holds a B.S. in psychology and a M. A. in English from Jackson State University.
HEALTH AND FITNESS CLASSES
T'ai Chi (Taiji)
This course is designed to be an introduction to Chen Family Style T'ai Chi, the original form of T'ai Chi. Participants will learn about and practice Chen T'ai Chi with an emphasis on health, stress management, relief from arthritic pain, increased balance, and full range of motion. Silk Reeling (or warm-up exercises), Wu Ji (a standing form of meditation), an introduction to the Chen Essential 48 Posture Form, and closing exercises will be taught. New students are welcome in any of the three enrichment series each year - fall, winter or spring.
Cost: $140; Thursday, Jan. 26 - Mar. 15; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.; 8 class mtgs.
Stanley Graham, a Millsaps graduate, has been teaching T'ai Chi for 12 years. Stanley studied Yang Family Style T'ai Chi under Michael Bishop and Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming; he studied, and continues to study, Chen Family Style T'ai Chi under Dr. Ron Burr and Dr. Yang Yang. He teaches the Chen Essential Forty Eight, the Chen Taiji Dao (Broadsword), and the Yang Short Form also known as the Beijing Form.
Self Defense for Women
This course is designed specifically for women to help them learn to anticipate, recognize, and deal with dangerous situations. The instructor will utilize some proven techniques of the martial arts to show participants ways to maximize the physical defensive abilities of women.
The goal of this class is to teach students to learn to be aware of danger and to develop and enhance the options of self defense, so they may become viable considerations for a woman who is attacked. Come learn techniques such as blocking punches, breaking loose from a hold, and using an opponent's weight against him. Women of any age or fitness level will benefit from this program. This class will be held at the Chatan Dojo USA School in Richland; directions will be sent upon registration.
Cost: $110; Monday, Jan. 23 - Feb. 27, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.; 6 class mtgs.
Sensei Shelby R. Kenney, now a Renshi Rukudan (6th degree black belt) and Shihan (master instructor) of Shohei-Ryu, is certified by the Okinawan Karatedo Association. He has been teaching Shohei-Ryu and self defense for 19 years. He holds the bachelor's degree in general studies from Louisiana Tech University and a master's in political science from the University of South Dakota.
Yoga for Everyone
Restore, awaken and renew the body, mind and spirit. This Yoga class is a blend of postures designed to strengthen muscles, increase flexibility and release stress. You will be introduced to techniques in breath awareness while combining movement and alignment principles to emphasize flexibility and injury prevention. This class will enable the more advanced student to be challenged, while encouraging those new to Yoga or looking for a gentler class to participate at his/her own level. Modifications will be given according to the student's needs. Standing, seated, mild backbends, balancing, and relaxation poses will be introduced in a positive and nurturing way. Home practice will be encouraged and supported with personalized guidance.
Please note: Bring a Yoga sticky mat and a firm blanket. Mats and blankets can be purchased from local merchants or online. Please come to class on an empty stomach and wear comfortable clothes.
Cost: $140; Tuesday, Jan. 24 - Apr. 10, 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.; 12 class mtgs.
Sally Holly has been teaching fitness classes since 1981 at health clubs in and around Mississippi. Her certification list is extensive, and she has studied Yoga for many years with various teachers. In addition to her other certifications, Sally is a RYT 200 Yoga Alliance certified Yoga teacher. Sally's teaching style mixes fun with vast experience and knowledge while offering encouragement and inspiration to her students.
Awaken to Source with Yoga and Enneagram
Move your body, inspire your mind and uplift your spirit in this playful afternoon workshop that will give you just a sampling of several delightful practices. Laughter, yoga, free movement, self-inquiry and meditation are integrated into a delightful, free spirited celebration of joy.
Learn ways to induce laughter until you're giddy, and experience the healing benefits of a good guffaw, with a session of Laughter Yoga. Learn simple stretches, spinal movements and breathing techniques to heal back pain, release tense muscles and calm the mind. Explore the mental/emotional misperceptions that keep you from your joy as we learn the patterns of the Enneagram and identify our own particular pattern. Learn how certain yoga techniques can be specifically recommended for each personality pattern, so that you can create a yoga practice that brings you optimal balance, health and vitality. Then end the afternoon with a joy-filled, rocking mix of yoga and free movement as the music takes us through the elements of nature, ending in a deeply sacred and relaxed space.
All movements are safe and can be made accessible to anybody. Dress comfortably and bring 2 thick blankets (to sit and lay on).
Cost: $45; Saturday, Jan. 28; 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.; 1 class mtg.
Debi Lewis has certifications in Laughter Yoga, Yoga Meets Dance, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy and the Enneagram. She has also taught yoga for over 20 years and is registered with the Yoga Alliance at the highest level, E-RYT 500. Debi is the owner of Joyflow Yoga Studio in Ridgeland, MS and the principle instructor of Joyflow Yoga Teacher Training. She is employed by UMMC researching the benefits of yoga on cardiovascular disease. Debi's soon-to-be-published book, Yoga Nine Ways: Awakening to Source with Yoga and Enneagram, expresses her ground-breaking ideas integrating these wisdom traditions with life changing and practical applications. Visit Debi's website http://www.yoganineways.com for more information.
Boxers Rebellion - Hybrid Kickboxing
Boxers Rebellion, a cutting edge modern fighting arts organization led by founder, Master Instructor Jeremy Gordon, introduces Defensive Tactics. This course is designed to give the participant the foundation for self-defense as it pertains to the modern world. No martial arts background required. You will learn the basic defensive tactics to stop an attacker and also gain insight into the basic philosophies, theories, concepts, and principles of the fighting arts.
All Boxers Rebellion courses improve a practitioner's physical attributes, or "bio-motor abilities," which include strength, power, speed, balance, flexibility, agility, endurance, and coordination.
Cost: $100; Saturday, Jan. 21 - Mar. 24; 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.; 10 class mtgs.
The chief instructor is Jeremy Gordon, who will be assisted by coach Lloyd E. Davis and coach Roscoe N. Forch. Gordon has been training in the martial arts for over 28 years and is the founder of Hybrid Kickboxing. He is a second generation Bruce Lee student in the art of Jeet Kune Do. He is an instructor in Ted Wong Jeet Kune Do, 2nd Dan in Taekwondo, 1st Dan in Hapkido, 1st Dan in Shorin-Ryu Karate, Pressure Points and Control Tactics (PPCT) instructor and is a certified law enforcement officer. Jeremy graduated from Jackson State University with a bachelor of science degree.
HOME AND GARDEN CLASSES
Bamboo Solutions
This course will cover the many diverse uses of bamboo. The first week will focus on bamboo in your garden and will debunk the myth that "bamboo is invasive" and will take over your garden. You will learn the difference between running vs. clumping varieties, plus how to select and purchase bamboo for your garden. The second week will be on bamboo arts and crafts including how to harvest, purchase, prepare, and cure for arts and crafts, home decorating, and the garden (trellises, water features, wind chimes, arbors, gazebos, benches, stakes). The final week will be about bamboo's endless uses. Just when you think you have exhausted bamboo uses, you will learn about food, clothing, sheets, towels, etc. Also available are bamboo charcoal, vinegar, soap, and beauty cream. This valuable resource can help save the earth, and it is growing in your own back yard!
Cost: $60; Tuesday, Jan. 24 - Feb. 7 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.; 3 class mtgs
Rob Mendrop has a B.S. degree from Mississippi State University in horticulture, landscape design, and business administration. He is the owner of Bamboo Solutions based in Edwards, Mississippi. He offers landscape design, irrigation design, and consultation for both commercial and residential enterprises. He prefers to do personalized gardens that reflect the owner. He touts the wonders of bamboo for all sorts of uses including furniture, picture frames, wind chimes, and more. Articles about Rob and his use of bamboo have appeared in the New Orleans Times-Picayune, New Orleans Magazine, Louisiana Home and Garden, the Vicksburg Post, and Portico magazine.
Rick's Favorite Plants
This class offers three nights of discussion on how to use plants in design, emphasizing line, form, color and texture. Discover instructor Rick Griffin's favorite trees, flowering plants, fruit trees and even some annuals. Rick will bring examples of the plants he uses and discuss not only their attractions but also problems in growing these plants. Low maintenance secrets for successfully growing plants will be shared with all.
Cost: $65; Tuesday, Jan. 24 - Feb. 7; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.; 3 class mtgs.
Frugal Hard Scaping & Interior Design
This class offers two nights of discussion on how to build low cost garden structures, such as pavilions, fences, arbors, walls, patios, fountains and sculptures. Paving, painting and all of Rick Griffin's do it yourself techniques will be shared. The last class will take place at Rick's home where you will see what he has discussed in the class.
Cost: $65; Tuesday, Feb. 21 - Mar. 6; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.; 3 class mtgs.
Importance of Good Home Design
Why should we worry about good design in our homes? Rick Griffin will discuss the topic with slides the first hour and examples and sketches during the second hour. He will explain just why we should work so hard to make our homes look and function so well.
Cost: $40; Saturday, Feb. 11; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.; 1 class mtg.
Rick Griffin is a landscape architect in private practice. He received his bachelor of landscape architecture degree from Mississippi State University, where he was named the first outstanding alumnus in the School of Landscape Architecture. His work has been featured in Southern Living, Mississippi, and Family Circle magazines. Rick is also an owner of Latitudes Design Center, a unique home furnishing and accessories store in Jackson.
Slow Gardening - A Low-Stress Approach For All Seasons And All Senses
This class centering around Felder Rushing's latest book will teach you practical ways to create a garden that is fun, productive, and not demanding. It will include hints on people-friendly design plus how to select and grow flowers, shrubs (including shrub roses), edible gardening (veggies, herbs, and fruit), wildlife, and tips on "green" gardening, composting, easy lawn care, attracting birds and other wildlife to suburban gardens, and much more.
Cost: $60; Monday, Jan. 23 - Jan. 30; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; 2 class mtgs.
Creating a Mississippi Cottage Garden - Even in Suburbia
Join Felder for this class that focuses on designing and creating a small, attractive garden filled with all kinds of flowering shrubs, perennial and annual flowers, herbs, and pretty vegetables. He will also discuss containers, raised beds, and all the trappings that go with being a laid-back gardener. Focusing on tried-and-true plants and techniques specific to Mississippi conditions and busy lifestyles is an approach that will work in the back or side yard - even in the front for everyone to see.
Cost: $40; Monday, Feb. 13; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; 1 class mtg.
Spring and Summer Container Gardening - Indoors and Out
How to select and grow knocked-out flowers, attractive and delicious "designer" vegetables, and useful culinary herbs that will have a major impact in small spaces will be covered in this class. Felder will include tips on selecting different kinds of containers (including raised beds and recycled containers), making home-made potting soil, and using potted tropical plants for an easy way to garden regardless of skills or experience.
Cost: $40; Monday, Feb. 20; 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.; 1 class mtg.
Horticulturist and hands-on "dirt" gardener Felder Rushing is a newspaper columnist, radio host and author of 16 gardening books, and lectures coast to coast and overseas. He gardens around both his celebrated Jackson bungalow (featured in many magazines, including Southern Living) and a 18th-century farmhouse in western England where he lives part of the year. His down-home approach is rife with anecdotes and tips for all kinds of gardeners, regardless of skill.
MUSIC
Beginning Songwriting
A lighthearted look at the craft of songwriting, this course includes constructing lyric/music; learning about copyrights/contracts/licenses; making a song a hit; and producing demos that attract music publisher/producers. Writing for the theater and how to create a "jingle" for radio/television advertising will also be discussed.
Cost: $90; Monday, Jan. 23 - Feb. 13; 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.; 4 class mtgs.
David Womack is an ASCAP award winning songwriter/publisher. He is the two time recipient of the Eudora Welty New Play Series and received a Parents Choice Award for his children's CD Hold Your Nose When You Swallow A Goat. He is the children's music teacher at Galloway United Methodist Church and performs in various venues around the state. He has had songs recorded by John Conlee, Stella Parton, Lou Reid, and Don Henry.
Beginning Harmonica
Ever wanted to learn the harmonica? The humble "harp" has become an integral part of many genres of contemporary music, from blues to rock, bluegrass to jazz. Whether you want to play songs around the campfire or trade licks with a blues band, now's your chance to get started with an instructional course from one of today's top rising professional players, right here in Jackson. In this beginner's class, you will learn the rudiments of playing single notes, the differences between melodic and blues playing, the technique of bending notes, and basic songs and phrases.
Join Scott Albert Johnson and learn the rudiments of the harmonica - playing single notes, melodic vs. blues playing, bending notes, and playing basic songs and phrases.
Cost: $90 (plus harmonica); Tuesday, Jan. 24 - Feb. 21; 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.; 5 class mtgs.
Scott Albert Johnson was recently named one of the "Hot 100 Harmonica Players" worldwide by the Harmonica Company, a top UK-based harmonica retailer and website. He has shared the stage with such musical legends as Marty Stuart, James Burton, Dorothy Moore, and Mike Mills. Scott was voted "Best Musician" by the readers of the Jackson Free Press in 2009 and 2010. Read more at www.scottalbertjohnson.com.
Beginning Guitar
You can learn to play the guitar! Its simplicity has made it one of the world's most popular musical instruments. In contrast to "concert classical guitar," which may take a lifetime to master, simple "chord" strumming can be learned in just a few weeks. If you are interested primarily in learning to play casual "living room/campfire" guitar, all you need is a guitar, the desire to learn, and a little practice. This course will teach the basic skills of guitar accompaniment: the most common major, minor, and 7th chords, various strumming patterns, chord groupings, and a representative selection of folk songs. (Reading will not be taught in this course.)
Please note: A materials fee of $12 is payable to the instructor at the first class meeting.
Cost: $90 (plus guitar & $12 materials fee payable to the instructor); Tuesday, Jan. 24 - Feb. 14; 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.; 4 class mtgs.
Jimmy Turner has performed extensively throughout the South and Midwest. He has performed with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, Mississippi Opera, and The Metropolitan Chamber Orchestra. Mr. Turner has been heard in recital on Mississippi Public Broadcasting, and he has served as an adjudicator for the Mississippi Federation of Music Clubs. He maintains an active private studio and a busy performing schedule. He serves on the adjunct faculty of Millsaps College and also teaches the Guitar Workshop through the Millsaps College Summer Enrichment Program.
MONEY AND BUSINESS
Basics of Investing: The Stock Market, Mutual Funds, and Bonds
Learn about ways to grow financially. Mark Maxwell will attempt to demystify stocks, bonds, annuities, mutual funds, options, timing, markets, taxation, tax shelter, and qualified plans. Using the internet for research and investing and point and figure stock charting will also be covered.
Please note: The material presented in this course is intended to inform but not to advise.
Cost: $70; Monday, Jan. 23 - Feb. 20; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.; 5 class mtgs.
Mark Maxwell has a B.S. in marketing from the University of Southern Mississippi, is an investment broker, and works in all areas of investments, including stocks, bonds, and retirement planning. He began his career with J.C. Bradford & Company as an investment broker in 1993 and is now associated with Morgan Keegan
Small Business 101
Do you have what it takes to start and run your own business? Do you want to empower yourself or your family? Do you have a great idea for a business, but no idea where to start? Learn what you need to know in this workshop. This seminar is designed for anyone interested in starting a small business or growing an existing business.
Please note: There will be a $10 materials fee which will cover the cost of the workbook. This fee is payable to the instructor when the class meets
Cost: $50 (plus materials fee); Saturday, Feb. 11; 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; 1 class mtg.
Tracie James-Wade is a sales and marketing professional with more than 15 years of experience working with businesses and nonprofits. She has a bachelor's degree in marketing and an MBA, as well as extensive experience as a trainer and instructor.
Basic Grant Writing
Are you involved with a nonprofit organization and want to learn how to maximize your grant funding potential? Join us for this course on basic grant writing. You will gain an understanding of grant writing terminology along with how to read and interpret a Request for Proposal (RFP). Budget development and financial record keeping will also be discussed. This course will also clarify the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding/Agreement) and Letter of Intent.
Please note: There will be a $5 materials fee that is payable to the instructor on the first night of class.
Cost: $125 (plus materials fee); Monday, Jan. 23 - Feb. 13; 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.; 4 class mtg.
Dr. Brinda Willis is a native of Mississippi and a graduate of Mississippi State University. With degrees in social work, counseling, and theology, she has worked in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Atlanta. Having worked for several nonprofit agencies, she has developed a great understanding of how these agencies work and depend upon grant funding sources to deliver programs and services to communities. She has funded as a grant writer to support the building of a library in Camden, Mississippi, and childcare enhancement programs in Tupelo and Kosciusko. Dr. Willis is an accomplished keynote speaker and seminar presenter. Presently, she is a reporter for a local newspaper.
COMPUTER
Editing & Archiving Your Digital Photos Using Free Software
Did you take 802 pictures on Christmas morning? Are you hoping to be more organized in the New Year? Join instructor Kara Paulk and learn how to edit, archive and store your digital photographs using FREE software available online. We'll look at the different options available, the advantages of each and a "how-to" to get all your digital memories archived. Bring your own camera and card reader (or cord).
Cost: $50; Monday, Jan. 23 & 30; 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.; 2 class mtgs.
Blogging 101
Do you have a desire to blog? Intimidated by the technical aspects of blogging? Blogging is a great way to keep up with family and friends. It's also a way to create a journal of your family's memories or a way to communicate with customers. This two-night class will show you how to create a blog for personal or professional use and will cover topics such as creating a blog, uploading pictures, writing style for the web, and using social media to promote your blog. No prior knowledge needed!
Cost: $50; Thursday, Jan. 26 and Feb. 2; 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.; 2 class mtgs.
Kara G. Paulk works in the marketing and communications department at Millsaps College. In her free time, she enjoys writing and advising local businesses on public relations matters. Her work has been featured in Southern Living. She holds a bachelor of arts in journalism and is currently pursuing a master's in communication. She is accredited in public relations by the Universal Accreditation Board.
How to Build a Web Site
Are you an experienced web user who has decided that you need a personal, professional, or business web site? If so, this is the course for you. Spend a Saturday and learn how to build your own web site using free or low-Cost: tools. This workshop is pc-based and presented by Dr. Jimmie M. Purser, who has taught computer courses for over 25 years. In the morning session, you will master the tools needed to produce a web site. In the afternoon session, you will produce your own web site. When you register, include your email address. You will be contacted about workshop specifics and materials you may want to bring with you. Covered in the workshop are tools to produce HTML code, sources of and tools to produce multimedia assets and publication of your web page (establishing a web address for your web site).
Necessary skills: competent with basic pc (IBM-style) operations, including creating folders, browsing among folders, using MS-Word. If you have questions, contact the instructor by email at pursejm@millsaps.edu.
Cost: $195; Saturday, Feb. 4; 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m; 1 class mtg.
Jimmie M. Purser, Ph.D., is professor of computer science at Millsaps College. He has been teaching computer classes since 1970.
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