Community Ed - Prescott   

This hybrid course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of animation. Film viewing, basic theory and mechanics of animation, and how those skills apply to specific careers. Emphasis on the fundamentals of character design, storyboarding, and layout through the creation of a short animation project. 

This hybrid course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of animation. Film viewing, basic theory and mechanics of animation, and how those skills apply to specific careers. Emphasis on the fundamentals of character design, storyboarding, and layout through the creation of a short animation project. 

Taught by Bill Knotts, nephew of Don Knotts (Barney Fife), this fun, interactive class will take us back to a simpler time by looking at several episodes of the Andy Griffith Show, focusing on the inspirational story lines and the values instilled in each episode.  Each class will include a discussion time surrounding the viewed episode and why this show was and is so popular. We will also look at the relationships between characters and the actors who portrayed them, as well as some of the instructor's personal experiences and insights gained while living with Don Knotts in the 1970’s.

Learn about the meaning of 8 chakras and ways to raise their frequencies. Chakras are energy points. There are conscious and unconscious beliefs embedded in the form of energy, stored in the emotional, mental, and physical energy field. Some are serving your greatest good and others are hindering you. Depending on the vibration, they either serve or do not. Any self-defeating beliefs come up to the surface in the form of thoughts, emotions, physical body. Create healthier beliefs and heightened levels of love, joy, peace, and prosperity. When enough of the self-defeating beliefs are released, you experience a level of freedom.

Enjoy these rich, all-level yoga classes which combine meditation, movement, mudras and breathwork. Discover more about yourself in the privacy of your own home, yet within the community of an Online group learning platform. Each week's class will be focused around a different chakra, eventually moving through all 7 Energy Centers (Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, 3rd Eye, Crown). Come into better well-being by practicing self-care through the healing art of yoga. Have a yoga mat and a smile!

This hybrid course is a field production course exploring cinematic storytelling through camera techniques, lighting styles, sound design and editing for film and media. 

This hybrid course is a field production course exploring cinematic storytelling through camera techniques, lighting styles, sound design and editing for film and media. 

This class is designed for beginners and those who just want to start bellydancing again. Students will learn basic techniques such as shimmies, isolations, and traveling steps. Classes may include a choreography or short combinations to help you to understand how the movements can be linked.  Students will be introduced to topics in bellydance history, as well as Middle Eastern Rhythms to gain a better appreciation of the cultures that created the dance. 

This course explores the application of one's imagination by providing actual pictures for use in the creative writing of a brief story. The components of how to develop and sequence a story in your mind are explored. Then the transference of your thoughts, ideas, opinions, and feelings to create "visual images" using words is developed. The impetus for this will be provided in physical pictures, provided for you or ones you have. The end-of-course activity is an oral sharing of your creative writing.

Exploration of partner dance styles.

For over 30 years, this class has taught retirees how to confidently make investment decisions and identify the results they want.  If you feel overwhelmed or intimidated by investment decisions, the information in this class can get you started on a proven path to financial security.  The class format is easy, and we will cover many investments preferred by investors in or close to retirement.  Learn the good, the bad and the ugly about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities and more.  Topics include: smart IRA strategies, common investment mistakes to avoid, and simple risk reducing strategies that anyone can use. Bring your questions.  No investments will be offered or promoted.

Socially responsible investing has evolved significantly. The old philosophy of attempting to screen out the bad from your portfolio has been replaced with how to reward the good. Environmental, Social, and Governance investing accomplishes this through investing in companies that have sustainable environmental practices, good treatment of both its employees and customers, and corporate leadership practices that align with these practices. Come learn about this fast-growing area of investing, the common criteria established, and how to align your investments with your values.

Now that you've mastered knitting and purling, let's move on to more advanced techniques.  In this 5-week class we'll explore the structures of Lace, Cables, Color Work (Pt 1), Color Work (Pt 2), and Brioche. Students will need to have scissors, tape measure, tapestry needle, post-it notes (square), US E crochet hook. Two balls of smooth, light worsted or dk weight yarn, one dark, one light. US#6 circular knitting needles, 16”.  Student discount available at Fiber Creek.

Are you an Empath or Highly Sensitive Person? Have you ever been told that you are too sensitive? Would you like to feel less susceptible to overwhelm and have more resilience? In this 3-day workshop, you will be given experiential and practical tools to: 

• Learn some of the best methods to prevent emotional and energetic fatigue!
• Energy techniques to help you keep strong and centered---even around difficult people.
• Increase your ability to feel greater RESILIENCE in combination with your sensitivity!

You have the itch to write your book but it isn’t happening. Yours could be a children’s story, a who-done-it, a how-to, a biography, or a family history. What’s keeping you from starting is probably a combination of good ole’ procrastination arising out of the uncertainty of how to proceed and create a manuscript others will want to read. Problem solved: take this enrichment course and you will be able to jump into the project armed with the writing tools and confidence to see it through. Your instructor, Tom Paul Fox, is a successful Indie publisher who has distilled the basic tips and techniques of better writing into easy-to-understand lessons which he has been teaching in workshops and classes for years. As a bonus, each presentation is supported by Helpful Handouts for your reference. Now is the time to take this all-important step to make YOUR story a reality.

This workshop is designed to help those photographers learn more about the theory of photography and how to get the most out of your camera. It is a fun workshop that will teach you the basics of Exposure, Aperture, Shutter Speed, and some lighting techniques. You will learn how to determine the best ISO for taking inside and outside photos, and, we will touch a little on flash photographer. The first part of the class will be in the classroom and the second part will be practicing what was taught and learning about posting a photograph outside of the classroom. Bring, paper and pencil, your manual for the camera and be sure to dress for the weather.

This workshop is designed to help those photographers learn more about the theory of photography and how to get the most out of your camera. It is a fun workshop that will teach you the basics of Exposure, Aperture, Shutter Speed, and some lighting techniques. You will learn how to determine the best ISO for taking inside and outside photos, and, we will touch a little on flash photographer. The first part of the class will be in the classroom and the second part will be practicing what was taught and learning about posting a photograph outside of the classroom. Bring, paper and pencil, your manual for the camera and be sure to dress for the weather.

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.

Cast on! This class will walk you through the basics of knitting and purling, reading a knitting pattern, understanding yarn and needles.  We start out with a simple scarf, next move on to a cowl (in the round), learn how to fix those mistakes, and finally finishing your project.  Students should purchase in advance: straight knitting needles US#7 or US#8; 16" US#7 or US#8 circular knitting needles; smooth, 2 balls lighter colored worsted weight yarn (one for scarf, one for cowl). Students should also bring basic knitting tools: scissors, tape measure, tapestry needle, pencil, paper. Supplies may be purchased anywhere, however, a student discount and expert assistance will be provided at Fiber Creek in Prescott.

Experience Deeper Relaxation, Positive Living, Greater Inner Joy, Deeper Inner Peace and Stronger Inner Awareness. Learn tools to quiet the mind chatter, calm the emotions and proper breathing techniques. Become more aware of your inner sanctuary. Strengthen the inner core for greater joy, inner peace, love, and well-being. We will do a 15-minute mind, body, emotion silence relaxation.

Learn the basics of Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with two weeks on each topic. Each class will be hands-on with step-by-step handouts. Understand your Windows desktop and Taskbar. Create, find, and move your documents with File Explorer. Search the internet and download documents. Create and format MS Office documents to look like a pro. Write an MS Word business letter and format a narrative with pictures and page numbers in the footer. Learn basic Excel formulas with tables and charts. Create a PowerPoint photo album and an animated presentation. Required: USB drive and basic computer keyboard skills.

Muscle-Testing is a simple yet powerful skill. This easy-to-learn method can be a very helpful part of making good choices in important areas of your life, with clarity and confidence. You will learn to muscle-test for information that can be used to help you make optimal choices in your selection of foods and supplements, and even in your relationships, work, and other important areas of your life. The class will include 4 muscle-testing techniques and 9 proven methods to maximize accuracy. We will also cover how to integrate information from muscle-testing with information from other sources of information. This class is practical and fun, and we will emphasize helping participants to learn methods to maximize your accuracy using this technique. It's important to attend both class meetings. A workbook is included in tuition.

Studying the Bible is like mining for gold. You can walk around and just look. Maybe you'll find a nugget here and there, but to really find the Mother Lode, you'll need some tools to dig deeper, to find a vein of gold and follow it. With tools (Bible study methods) in this course, you'll get much more out of the Bible. You'll dig deeper, search better, and understand more about the languages in which it was written. There will be no denomination or doctrinal issues involved, no biases of any kind, just methods to help you in your personal Bible study. By the fourth week, students will need a copy of Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. Bring your Bible, pencil/pen and notebook paper for taking notes.

Learn the steps to create an accurate drawing of your pet and how best to apply the media. The challenge of drawing eye to hand will be replaced by the proven method of trace and transfer drawing. The students will be asked to supply their own photo reference. In the instructor's professional opinion, the profile is the least challenging for the beginner. Photograph your pet with a closed mouth and expressionless. Photograph in either daylight or artificial light and try to avoid cast shadows. The instructor will bring his photo reference and take the students through the steps toward a completed drawing each week. Students may choice to complete their project in either wax-based or water soluble medium. Bring to class a colored print not to exceed 6" in height on an 8.5 x 11 sheet of white copy paper.

The writing fun continues! Explore the four styles of non-fiction writing:  Expository (news and media), Persuasive, Descriptive, and Narrative. This class uses the grammar building blocks from the Practical Grammar class to empower students to take the editor’s pen. Topics addressed are paragraph development, rhetoric, word choice, figurative language, narrative structure, and point of view and voice in writing. Enjoy an interactive format with lively team activities, small groups, large group discussions, and one-on-one feedback from the instructor. Instructor Jenna Schmitt is a former English professor, published writer, corporate trainer, and owner of Red Pen Business Consulting.

Filmmaking is coming back to Arizona! There is a driving need for Production Assistants. This multi-age class will cover the basics of how to be a Production Assistant on any film set. A certification test will be given the last day of the course.

Everyone has at least one short story! This class includes the "how to" of writing one. In this class, we'll explore the elements of a short story that include characters, setting, moods, events, problems, and solutions. There is also the sequence of a story that includes rising action, climactic moment, and descending action leading to a resolution. The course closes with the sharing of these short stories using a friendly and captivating style of delivery.

For both beginning and continuing students, this fun class teaches students how to maximize the flow of Chi, (energy) utilizing the Yang Style 10 Form called "Ping Gate of Life", created by Grand Master Aiping Cheng. You will combine “moving meditation” with gentle revitalizing exercise as you benefit from improved strength, conditioning, coordination, flexibility, and balance. Students also report experiencing increased energy, reduced stress, reduced pain, enhanced sleep, and/or feelings of wellbeing. You will learn an overview of Tai Chi history, philosophy, and major influences of Tai Chi; the 10 - step Yang Style “Ping Gate of Life” from start to finish; Mindfulness and the mind-body connection in Tai Chi, and more!

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the history of food and preservation practices. You will receive sour dough starter and a jar of what we have canned. Lunch and all supplies included in tuition.

June 18, 2022 - 9am-12 noon: Tour of farm and meet the animals, Dairying, cheese making, butter making, sour dough bread baking.

1pm-4pm: Gardening, succession planting, harvesting. 

July 23, 2022 - 9am-12 noon: Harvesting, preparing food for canning.

1pm-4pm: Water bath and pressure canning.

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Discover women's voices from the middle ages through the modern era as we read folk tales, contemplative non-finction, Restoration comedy, poetry, and short fiction authored by women.

You have the dream of writing your book. Here is the kick start needed. Your idea might be a novel, children’s book, biography, family history, or how-to. You will start writing with confidence immediately and will learn the keys of story creation along with tips to improve your writing generally. In addition, you will learn it can be easy and cheap to get your book “in print” as an independent publisher. You will get all the information you need to make your book a reality. The class is taught by successful Indie author/illustrator, Tom Paul Fox. Join us for this creative journey!

In 1863, during the height of the Civil War, several parties of intrepid prospectors discovered gold in the flanks of what became known as the Bradshaw Mountains. While the Walker party was most notable, the range was named for one of others, William Bradshaw, who died under mysterious circumstances in La Paz, on the Colorado River, in December of 1864.

We’ll explore the southern part of the range, prominent in the view from Sunset Point on I-17, visiting quirky desert communities like Cleator (home of the Cleator Bar and Yacht Club) and Bumblebee (what’s in a name?), ghost mining and railroad locales, and the little mountain town of Crown King. We will be traveling in significant part via the route of Frank Murphy’s “Impossible Railroad”, built from Mayer to Crown King in the first years of the 20th Century despite many naysayers who claimed it couldn’t be done.

Along the way, we will talk about the original Yavapai Indian inhabitants, the challenges of passage via rail, and some of the history of mining in the rugged and forbidding landscape of the Southern Bradshaws. The video link will be emailed upon registration.

Leading southwards into Verde Valley are two spectacular red rock canyons. To the east, well-known and heavily visited Oak Creek Canyon is followed by highway, although the west flanks are wilderness area. To the west, lightly visited Sycamore Canyon is entirely wilderness area. Between the lower ends of these canyons is still more wilderness area, surrounding on three sides is a nearly unknown landscape of utterly amazing views, exotic volcanic features, and canyons so steep and wild as to require technical climbing gear to traverse. Enjoy exploring this wild country with us via remote and rugged back roads. We’ll talk about geology, natural history, and forest management; the handful of early pioneers who braved this remote wilderness; and the historic logging railroads that once traversed the area. The video link will be emailed upon registration.