Spring/Summer 2024   

Good sleep transforms fatigue into vitality, emotional stress into inspiration, and mental turbulence into clarity and focus. Learn gentle qigong practices to transition from a hectic day, letting go of daily stress and replacing that tension with relaxation, tranquility, and inner peace. In this class, you will discover qigong movements to help with 1) clearing stress at the end of the day; 2) relaxation techniques for deep rest; 3) flowing movements to cultivate Yin energy for better sleep; 4) healing sounds to do before bed to promote deep sleep; and 5) stretches that clear lines of tension to promote rest and relaxation.

Good sleep transforms fatigue into vitality, emotional stress into inspiration, and mental turbulence into clarity and focus. Learn gentle qigong practices to transition from a hectic day, letting go of daily stress and replacing that tension with relaxation, tranquility, and inner peace. In this class, you will discover qigong movements to help with 1) clearing stress at the end of the day; 2) relaxation techniques for deep rest; 3) flowing movements to cultivate Yin energy for better sleep; 4) healing sounds to do before bed to promote deep sleep; and 5) stretches that clear lines of tension to promote rest and relaxation.

This course is intended to teach those with no mechanical background when and how to perform basic maintenance tasks on their vehicles. Learn how to read your service schedule and perform oil changes, change light bulbs, change wiper blades, lubricate the chassis, etc. Students will need to supply any maintenance items that they choose to service in the class, paid directly to the auto parts store. A supply list is provided for students to purchase at an estimated cost of $100.

This course teach students Basic Life Support techniques useful in recognizing and responding to cardiac and breathing emergencies in pets such as blocked airway and cardiac arrest. This class includes a power point presentation followed by a live dog demonstration and manikin experience.

This course teach students Basic Life Support techniques useful in recognizing and responding to cardiac and breathing emergencies in pets such as blocked airway and cardiac arrest. This class includes a power point presentation followed by a live dog demonstration and manikin experience.

You can provide essential habitats for hundreds of species of native pollinators, birds, lizards, toads, frogs, beneficial insects, and furry critters, and still have a beautiful garden. Even the smallest space can contribute to the survival of vanishing species. Habitat is defined as a source of food, water, shelter, and nesting materials and places. There are many simple and inexpensive strategies for supporting wildlife through backyard habitats. You will build on your general understanding of gardening with native plants and assess what habitat resources will work best in your yard.

You’ve got a book in you! Your idea might be a novel, children’s book, biography, family history, or how-to. In this course, you will start writing with more confidence and will learn the keys of story creation along with tips to improve your writing. Plus, you will learn the ins and outs of Indie publishing. Best of all, following the group sessions you will schedule a private 1.5 hr. session with Tom Paul Fox to discuss and improve your work. Tom has been helping writers become authors for years, with glowing reviews from students on the value of his tutoring. It’s time to be that writer. Jump in with this special Jump Start Writer’s course!

Dao Yin is a remarkably simple set of exercises, stretches, and breathing techniques that help you conserve your own vital life-force energy (Qi), recycle it through your body, and transform toxic or unbalanced energy and emotions into pure positive energy and emotions. Dao Yin has more “flow” than yoga, but more “stretch” than Qi Gong. There will be floor exercises as well as standing or chair exercises. Get All the Benefits of Meditation, Qigong, and Yoga, in One Simple Practice. Bring a yoga mat to class.

Dao Yin is a remarkably simple set of exercises, stretches, and breathing techniques that help you conserve your own vital life-force energy (Qi), recycle it through your body, and transform toxic or unbalanced energy and emotions into pure positive energy and emotions. Dao Yin has more “flow” than yoga, but more “stretch” than Qi Gong. There will be floor exercises as well as standing or chair exercises. Get All the Benefits of Meditation, Qigong, and Yoga, in One Simple Practice. Bring a yoga mat to class.

This fun, non-credit class is open to beginners and all levels of graphic artists. Using wax-based or water-soluble colored pencils, or soft pastel stick and pencils, or acrylic paints, students will be introduced to the Trace and Transfer Drawing Method. All photo references will be supplied. The instructor will draw each exercise with the class, and he will work with students to develop their individual drawing style. Suggested supply list available or bring your own art supplies to class.

When we sleep and dream, our waking consciousness is turned inward toward the Soul. Our dreams dramatize the inner dynamics of our normal waking lives, but they also bring us inspiration and intuitive understanding from our Souls. Often, our dreams give us important clues to unconscious mental-emotional conflicts that block creativity, health, self-development, or Soul evolution. This workshop is a thorough introduction to dream work. We will explore types of dreams, dream function and dynamics, dream symbols, interpretative methods, and how to remember, record and develop your relationship with your soul through dream work. Remember to bring your dreams to class!

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.

In this 2-part workshop, you will learn how to propagate plants in class #1, and you will plant your own starters. Come back for class #2, to learn about soil, water, transplanting, nutrients, and aftercare for the plants. You will plant a combo planter with your starts and take home a completed patio planter.

In this course, we will review some topics from Introduction to Digital Photography and address any questions you may have. We will discuss Portrait and Landscape mode and how they are used when talking a photo. Using an on-camera and off- camera flash. We will talk about the benefits of shooting in RAW vs JPEG and why it is important to understand both formats. We will cover photo file management and why it is important in digital photography. We will talk about Lightroom and Photograph and alternatives. 

The second part of the class you will participate in a class project, taking portraits of each other to get the best image possible. You will learn about landscape photography and working with a tripod when shooting portraits and landscapes. And, finally the best way of taking photos of family members and animals.

Requirements: You have taken Introduction to Digital Photography, or you have a strong understanding of how to operate your camera. Pen and paper are suggested. Bring a functioning camera with a charged battery and a flash card. Bring a tripod, if you have one.

Students will learn how to design and cut a scroll pattern on a mild practice plate. The objective would be for students to understand how to use and make different gravers, and how to layout a scroll pattern. The goal for the student will be to have a custom engraved practice plate.

This course is designed for individuals that are new to digital photography. You will learn about what a RAW and JPEG file are and how they relate to digital images (photos). We will learn what Aperture, Shutter Speed, Manual Mode, and automatic settings, and how they are used. You will be introduced to Color Space, White Balance, and some of the settings on your camera.

We will cover photo editing programs like Lightroom and Photoshop and how they are integrated in the retouching of digital photographs. We will talk about how to display your images and see examples of photo book making with your photographs. We will talk about Telephoto and Prime lens. Types of photographs; Portraits, Landscapes, and wildlife. Lastly, Facebook, Instagram, Shutterbug, Zenfolio, and iPhone will be discussed.

Requirements:

Bring a digital camera in good working order with a charged battery and a CF Flash Card in the camera. Bring your camera manual, pen and paper and a willingness to begin a great journey in digital photography. And finally, you should be familiar with how to use a computer and be able to create a folder on your computer.

This is an introductory workshop on the fundamental components of modern astrology. We will focus on the elements: fire, earth, air, and water - the modes of expression - the astrological houses, signs, planets, and aspects. We will discuss and then practice reading each other's charts with each bit of learning along the way. Astrology is very complex, and a foundation is essential to gain insight into our personality and potential. This will be a modest beginning, but one that will get you started in the right direction. Bring your birth data - date of birth, time of birth and city of birth.

It seems like every day there’s a new breach at a tech company. How do you keep from getting hacked? Why is that device acting weird? What’s safe to do online when it seems like anybody can see everything? In this course, we’ll go through exercises, resources, and up-to-date best practices for protecting everything from your financial accounts to your private conversations. We’ll explore digital addiction, and how angry online conversations are surprisingly related to that phishing email in your inbox. All with a college professor and world-renowned cybersecurity expert whose motto is “technology is terrible, it’s not your fault.”

Optional hardcopy of text, “Keep Calm and Log On” can be purchased from instructor for $25.

Bring a fully charged device that you are comfortable using (Android, Tablet, Laptop, iPhone, iPad.)

Do you understand the difference between an exchange traded fund and a mutual fund? How do municipal bonds and annuities work? Investing can be made complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. With thousands of options available to today’s investors and millions of pages of research and analysis, making good decisions can seem overwhelming. Become comfortable using a working glossary of investing. Uncover a basic structure to assist in making deductive decisions and a fundamental framework to discuss the global marketplace. In addition, learn to recognize some of the pitfalls in financial planning and get tips and insight on working with attorneys, accountants and advisers.

Kung-Fu San Soo is a self-defense technique. Based on a combination of punches, kicks, strikes and blocks done in perfect rhythm and directed at vital parts of the human body, it becomes an effective way for one to defend themselves. The techniques can be changed instantly to fit any situation and don’t follow any set pattern. This allows for any body type; male or female, young or old, fit or not, physically impaired, or not; to learn what is possible for them in any situation. The student will build confidence, gain self-esteem, and reduce fear.

No class on 7/2 & 7/4.

Qigong (chee-gung), an ancient Chinese healing exercise practice, is an effective method to reduce stress, breathe deeply, relax, and feel better by allowing your body, mind, and spirit to return to a state of balance, harmony, and health. Practicing Qigong on a routine basis can effectively provide stress relief, reduce pain, enhance immune function, improve balance, increase flexibility, and will aid in your recovery. Each qigong class will consist of gentle warmups, deep breathing exercises, qigong flows, 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 (chee-gung), an ancient Chinese healing exercise practice, is an effective method to reduce stress, breathe deeply, relax, and feel better by allowing your body, mind, and spirit to return to a state of balance, harmony, and health. Practicing Qigong on a routine basis can effectively provide stress relief, reduce pain, enhance immune function, improve balance, increase flexibility, and will aid in your recovery. Each qigong class will consist of gentle warmups, deep breathing exercises, qigong flows, 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.

 

Yavapai College, in partnership with Good Samaritan/Legacy Home Health, is proud to offer nationally recognized STOP THE BLEED training to all those that wish to attend. The course is free of charge and will offer several skills that may help to save a life. Students will be taught how to use both commercial and improvised tourniquets for severe extremity bleeding. In addition, students will learn how to properly apply direct pressure as well as pack junction wounds. Last, but not least, students will be taught how and when to apply chest seals and place a patient into the recovery position. If acquiring lifesaving skills interests, you then sign up today for one of our courses. The class is roughly 90 minutes in length. Each student that completes the skills will be issued a certificate of attendance.

Web Site for the national Stop the Bleed Program: https://www.stopthebleed.org/

Yavapai College, in partnership with Good Samaritan/Legacy Home Health, is proud to offer nationally recognized STOP THE BLEED training to all those that wish to attend. The course is free of charge and will offer several skills that may help to save a life. Students will be taught how to use both commercial and improvised tourniquets for severe extremity bleeding. In addition, students will learn how to properly apply direct pressure as well as pack junction wounds. Last, but not least, students will be taught how and when to apply chest seals and place a patient into the recovery position. If acquiring lifesaving skills interests, you then sign up today for one of our courses. The class is roughly 90 minutes in length. Each student that completes the skills will be issued a certificate of attendance.

Web Site for the national Stop the Bleed Program: https://www.stopthebleed.org/

This course will help you develop a fundamental understanding of what makes cars go faster. We will discuss potential pitfalls and benefits of setting up a race car properly, how to design upgrades systematically, and how to choose the right parts for a winning combination. Basic tuning terminology and techniques will be discussed, as well as techniques to find the right resources to support your goals.

Students will learn the history and applications of slow stitching, as well as the healing properties that can occur while one is stitching with intention. Over the 3-hour workshop, you will create small squares with simple stitches, using new and recycled fabric, needle, and thread. Meditation will be enfolded into this work time as your hands create something beautiful, while your brain and body experience a centeredness and peace. At the end of this workshop, you will have a small wall hanging to take home. Perfection is not the goal - no experience is necessary! A $5 materials fee is payable to the instructor.

Students will learn the history and applications of slow stitching, as well as the healing properties that can occur while one is stitching with intention. Over the 3-hour workshop, you will create small squares with simple stitches, using new and recycled fabric, needle, and thread. Meditation will be enfolded into this work time as your hands create something beautiful, while your brain and body experience a centeredness and peace. At the end of this workshop, you will have a small wall hanging to take home. Perfection is not the goal - no experience is necessary! A $5 materials fee is payable to the instructor.

This class is for those interested in exploring the spiritual traditions of Japanese Zen Buddhism. Through the writings of eminent Zen masters, we will investigate Zen's history, teachings, and practices that created Zen's unique approach to living one’s life fully, moment by moment. Sensei Kaigen is an ordained priest and fully transmitted Zen teacher.

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.