July Courses   

A self-discovery and artistic journey course looking into the goddesses Artemis & Athena. In this week-long venture, we will go on found object wanders, engage in craft making & learn about these incredible mythological figures!

A self-discovery and artistic journey course looking into the goddesses Artemis & Athena. In this week-long venture, we will go on found object wanders, engage in craft making & learn about these incredible mythological figures!

Hola and welcome to Spanish for Kids, where you will learn a new language in a fun and stimulating environment! We will go over basic concepts like colors, numbers, food, and animals with activities such as playing games, singing songs, and making crafts to reinforce the new words and skills. There will be a break halfway through each session (at about 10:30 a.m.) with theme-related snacks offered (or bring your own). Come ready to learn, work hard and have fun!

Hola and welcome to Spanish for Kids, where you will learn a new language in a fun and stimulating environment! We will go over basic concepts like colors, numbers, food, and animals with activities such as playing games, singing songs, and making crafts to reinforce the new words and skills. There will be a break halfway through each session (at about 10:30 a.m.) with theme-related snacks offered (or bring your own). Come ready to learn, work hard and have fun!

Discover the amazing diversity of native art from around the world! We will create Aboriginal bark paintings, Huichol yarn art, Chinook face masks, Native American pictographs and petroglyph paintings, Plains ledger art, Navajo sand paintings and much more. A visit to the Yavapai College Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden will be included in the class, as well as an art show and reception on the final day of class.

 

Using their own worn jeans, jackets, t-shirts or other clothing, students will learn how to patch them with creative embroidery. Instructions will be given to demonstrate patching methods, as well as how to do several embroidery stitches to be used on any fabric (for fun, as well as for function). Each student will get a "Repair Pack” of needles, thimbles, thread, and patch fabric.

Using their own worn jeans, jackets, t-shirts or other clothing, students will learn how to patch them with creative embroidery. Instructions will be given to demonstrate patching methods, as well as how to do several embroidery stitches to be used on any fabric (for fun, as well as for function). Each student will get a "Repair Pack” of needles, thimbles, thread, and patch fabric.

Using their own worn jeans, jackets, t-shirts or other clothing, students will learn how to patch them with creative embroidery. Instructions will be given to demonstrate patching methods, as well as how to do several embroidery stitches to be used on any fabric (for fun, as well as for function). Each student will get a "Repair Pack” of needles, thimbles, thread, and patch fabric.

Using their own worn jeans, jackets, t-shirts or other clothing, students will learn how to patch them with creative embroidery. Instructions will be given to demonstrate patching methods, as well as how to do several embroidery stitches to be used on any fabric (for fun, as well as for function). Each student will get a "Repair Pack” of needles, thimbles, thread, and patch fabric.

 

Is life pulling you down or perhaps up? Prepare and perform a comedic show (a la Laugh-In, Saturday Night Live or Second City) that displays your "funny bone" and ignites the audience of peers, family and friends with laughter and contagious pleasure. Looking for extremely intense comedians for this seriously grave position – to share a "funny bone!" A tour of the Yavapai College Performance Hall is also included in the class.

 

Konichiwa! Have you ever wanted to learn about another culture and a new language?  Come join us to learn how to read, write and pronounce some basic Japanese words and phrases, including writing our names in Katakana.  In addition, we will learn some interesting facts about Japan and create some unique crafts. This will be a fun and interactive class. Irasshaimase - Welcome!

Konichiwa! Have you ever wanted to learn about another culture and a new language?  Come join us to learn how to read, write and pronounce some basic Japanese words and phrases, including writing our names in Katakana.  In addition, we will learn some interesting facts about Japan and create some unique crafts. This will be a fun and interactive class. Irasshaimase - Welcome!

Konichiwa! Have you ever wanted to learn about another culture and a new language?  Come join us to learn how to read, write and pronounce some basic Japanese words and phrases, including writing our names in Katakana.  In addition, we will learn some interesting facts about Japan and create some unique crafts. This will be a fun and interactive class. Irasshaimase - Welcome!

Build your Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math skills with innovative activities based on fables, fairy tales, and other fun stories! Explore “What if…?” and “I wonder…?” questions, suggested by the text, that invite you to create a balloon- powered car to help a tortoise improve his time as he races against the hare; design a flotation device or zipline to save the Gingerbread Man; discover how to create a complete circuit and make a playdough creation that lights up; work together to design a “Rube Goldberg-type contraption”; create a pinball or maze game you can play with a friend; and more! All supplies included in tuition.

Build your Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math skills with innovative activities based on fables, fairy tales, and other fun stories! Explore “What if…?” and “I wonder…?” questions, suggested by the text, that invite you to create a balloon- powered car to help a tortoise improve his time as he races against the hare; design a flotation device or zipline to save the Gingerbread Man; discover how to create a complete circuit and make a playdough creation that lights up; work together to design a “Rube Goldberg-type contraption”; create a pinball or maze game you can play with a friend; and more! All supplies included in tuition.

 

Welcome to the World of Kaleidoscope Art! Explore a different medium -- watercolor, tie-dye clothing, portfolio-making, mixed media, poetry and much more. Get ready to let your creative juices flow and create masterpieces to take home. A visit to the Yavapai College Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden will be included in the class. Students will need to provide a white cotton t-shirt and socks.

Explore more amazing 20th century artists - Picasso, Miro, Pollack, Chagall and O'Keefe! We will replicate their styles and techiqures using different water-based mediums adding your own individual touch and vision. A visit to the Yavapai College Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden will be included in the class. An art show and reception will be highlighted on the final day of class with family and friends. 

Poetry is a form of expression that helps us communicate our feelings and thoughts. In this class we will explore many poetic forms. You will be invited to write your own poetry and create a poetry book to document your writing. By the end of the week, you’ll be able to make a rhyme anytime!

Poetry is a form of expression that helps us communicate our feelings and thoughts. In this class we will explore many poetic forms. You will be invited to write your own poetry and create a poetry book to document your writing. By the end of the week, you’ll be able to make a rhyme anytime!

Poetry is a form of expression that helps us communicate our feelings and thoughts. In this class we will explore many poetic forms. You will be invited to write your own poetry and create a poetry book to document your writing. By the end of the week, you’ll be able to make a rhyme anytime!

Learn about one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World - the Grand Canyon! We will focus on the life zones of the Grand Canyon and the geology, wildlife, vegetation, and prehistoric cultures. Hands-on activities will be featured, with special guest presentations. We will use the Yavapai College trail system as our living lab while learning about the grandest canyon in the world! Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes with socks, a hat, and sunscreen. Bring a minimum of 1 quart of water, healthy snacks and a small backpack.

It’s time to rediscover the importance of “personal touch!” This course lays the foundation for young people to “pay it forward” to their community and shower “random acts of kindness.” Activities, skits, designing and writing personal cards to others and character development will be incorporated in the class. We will visit the Veteran’s Administration Hospital for a goodwill visit and host a local senior center to share snacks, conversation and handmade cards.