Community Ed - Prescott   

Guitar instruction for those who have completed the Beginning Guitar Class One, or have developed skills from prior guitar instruction. This class is for the Intermediate guitar player and would be a good refresher for those with extensive experience. Theory, song structure, how to choose song materials, and practice strategy to be able to perform the song.

 

Suggested items to bring are guitar, tuner, two picks one med and one light, strap or footstool.

Ready to awaken your inner mystic and dive deep into the world of metaphysical energy? Join us for an electrifying journey through the sacred arts of crystals, divination, intuition, and pendulum work. This isn’t just a class—it’s a portal to higher consciousness.

 

$15-30 supplies payable to the instructor at class: pendulums, energy grids, tumbles stones and crystals.

 

This course teaches students Basic Life Support CPR techniques useful in recognizing and responding to cardiac and breathing emergencies.  First aid for pets discusses common techniques, i.e. allergic reaction, heat stroke, restraint, you can provide at home for your pet. This class includes a power point presentation followed by a live dog demonstration and manikin experience.

Most artists spend years frustrated, erasing more than they draw, never quite capturing what they see. Whether you're attempting pencil portraits, charcoal portraits, the challenges remain the same. Successful portraits are the product of a sound method. Good results come from good decisions. Good decisions come in part from knowing what to do, what to look for, and in what sequence. We will go over a step-by-step system that takes the guesswork out of every stroke to create successful portraits. We will be working in pencil and charcoal for this class. Suggested supply list available and bring your own art supplies to class.

Learn how to secure a lasting legacy for the causes you care about. This class on planned giving will demystify the process of making future gifts, such as bequests in a will, charitable trusts, and gift annuities. Discover how these powerful tools can help you achieve your financial goals while ensuring our mission continues for generations to come. We'll cover the basics of planned gifts and their potential tax benefits, showing you how to make a significant impact without affecting your current lifestyle. Create your personal legacy and secure a brighter future for our world.

If you love to garden but don't want to devote much time, energy, or just plain muscle power to a garden, native plants are for you! You can transform your garden into a haven for birds, bees, and butterflies, while conserving water, ending dependence on fertilizers, and reducing your gardening workload. There are hundreds of gorgeous native plants that also provide food, nesting material, and shelter for many species of wildlife. Students will assess and map their garden space, learn the basics of planting, and maintaining a native plant garden, and learn to replicate nature's gardening strategies.

Demystify the world of annuities and discover how they can or should not fit into your financial plan. This class will provide a clear, jargon-free overview of different types of annuities, including fixed, variable, and indexed. You'll learn how these financial products can provide a steady income stream in retirement and offer tax-deferred growth. We'll explore the pros and cons, helping you understand their role in managing risk and creating a reliable income for your future. Secure your financial peace of mind by understanding how annuities work.

An introduction to guitar as a musical instrument, that will include Anatomy of a Guitar, basic Music Theory for guitar, intro to rhythm and strumming patterns, how to read Tablature, intro to open string chords, how to practice, intro to finger picking, how to hold a guitar, how to hold a pick. Instruction on how to play a melody. Personal instruction and performance feedback on class assignments. This class is for the beginner and would be a good refresher for those with experience.

 

Suggested items to bring are guitar, tuner, two picks one med and one light, strap or footstool.

Belly Dance is a dance of joy with roots in North Africa and Southwest Asia. Also known as Raqs Sharqi or Oriental Dance, this elegant style is celebrated around the world. This course is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to review and strengthen their technique. The first part will focus on teaching, reviewing and refining the basics; the second part will build on the basics to create combinations and choreography. Everyone is welcome.

Please wear comfortable clothing and soft dance shoes (or bare feet). Bring a hip scarf if you have one, loaners will be provided if you don’t.

 

 

Learn to see within the objective world that we live in. A simple way to create objective and non-objective abstract art using colors, shapes, textures, and composition. This class is open to any media, wet or dry, that is designed to be applied to a 2-D surface. The art can be created from photo reference or from an object. The student may also choose an emotion or state of mind to illustrate. Consider putting love, happiness, friendship, life, birth etc. on canvas. Suggested supply list available and bring your own art supplies to class.

 

Ready to awaken your inner mystic and dive deep into the world of metaphysical energy? Join us for an electrifying journey through the sacred arts of crystals, divination, intuition, and pendulum work. This isn’t just a class—it’s a portal to higher consciousness.

 

$15-30 supplies payable to the instructor at class: pendulums, energy grids, tumbles stones and crystals.

 

We all have a relationship with the natural world, but we don't always understand it. Natural processes are the foundation of our existence.  This class will explore how humanity has defined “nature” and how each of us can perceive  it for ourselves, and how we can better connect to the “non-human” world. Activities will include: 1) recording the experience of being in a natural setting and 2) identifying activities and making small choices in our everyday lives that enhance our connection to nature. We will learn to have a deeper relationship with “the land” and become inspired to protect it. 

Please note: There is a field trip to Highlands Center for Natural History scheduled for the 2nd class meeting on Wed, 6/10/26.

Do you understand the difference between an exchange-traded fund and a mutual fund? How about a municipal bond or how annuities work? Investing doesn’t have to be complicated. With so many options, research, and analysis available to today’s investors, making good decisions can seem overwhelming. Gain a working glossary to understand the world of investing. Learn a basic structure to assist in deductive decisions, and a fundamental framework to discuss the global marketplace. There will be time to learn about some of the pitfalls in financial planning and shared tips and insights on working with attorneys, accountants and advisors.

Qigong gently and effectively helps us to reduce stress, increase energy,  breathe deeply, relax, heal and feel better by allowing our body, mind, and spirit to return to a state of balance, harmony, and health. Practicing Qigong consistently effectively provides stress relief, reduced pain, enhanced immune function, improved balance, increased flexibility, aids in recovery, and so much more.  Class consists of gentle warmups, deep breathing exercises, slow flowing movements, meditation, and self-massage. All movements are clearly cued and taught for maximum effectiveness. Movements are done either standing or sitting in a chair. Dress is comfortable clothes. No experience necessary. 

 

Qigong gently and effectively helps us to reduce stress, increase energy,  breathe deeply, relax, heal and feel better by allowing our body, mind, and spirit to return to a state of balance, harmony, and health. Practicing Qigong consistently effectively provides stress relief, reduced pain, enhanced immune function, improved balance, increased flexibility, aids in recovery, and so much more.  Class consists of gentle warmups, deep breathing exercises, slow flowing movements, meditation, and self-massage. All movements are clearly cued and taught for maximum effectiveness. Movements are done either standing or sitting in a chair. Dress is comfortable clothes. No experience necessary. 

 

Are you ready to gently and effectively reduce stress, increase energy,  breathe deeply, relax, heal and feel better physically,  mentally,  and spiritually? It's time to return to a state of balance, harmony, and health. By practicing Qigong consistently you may quite effectively reduce stress, tightness,  tension and pain while also strengthening your immune system, improving balance, increasing flexibility and so much more.  Class consists of gentle warmups, deep breathing exercises, slow flowing movements, meditation, brain integration and self acupressure for increased vitality and longevity.  All movements are clearly cued and demonstrated. No forms or movements to memorize. Movements are done either standing or sitting in a chair. Dress is comfortable clothes. No experience necessary. 

If you love to garden but don't want to devote much time, energy, or just plain muscle power to a garden, native plants are for you! You can transform your garden into a haven for birds, bees, and butterflies, while conserving water, ending dependence on fertilizers, and reducing your gardening workload. There are hundreds of gorgeous native plants that also provide food, nesting material, and shelter for many species of wildlife. Students will assess and map their garden space, learn the basics of planting, and maintaining a native plant garden, and learn to replicate nature's gardening strategies.

This is a fun watercolor class. The subjects are Arizona Plants, Landscape and Wildlife. You may also choose to add Pet Portraiture. We will use the trace and transfer method to aid you in recreating a drawing of your chosen subject. Drawing eye to hand or from imagination is also encouraged. Watercolor paint in tubes and watercolor pencils are preferred. Photo reference will be supplied on the Arizona subjects, however, if the student prefers to bring their own that is fine. If pet portraiture is your choice the student will want to supply their own photo reference.

Suggested supply list available and bring your own art supplies to class.

This course is designed to empower women to effectively recognize, respond to, and recover from physical, emotional and psychological threats. This course will teach real world self-defense skills, situational awareness, boundary setting, de-escalation techniques, emotional resilience and mindset mastery, as well as empowerment through community and knowledge.