Community Ed - Sedona/Verde   

Explore the beauty of flowers using watercolors. We will paint unique and stunning flowers each week, using the delicate and sensitive media of watercolor painting. Each session students will paint gorgeous flowers, some exotic, some more common, but all beautiful. Students should have a basic understanding of watercolor painting, including materials, and application techniques.

Is the heat getting to you? Do you want to be moving your body but it’s too hot out? Come to the Clarkdale Campus of Yavapai College and engage in a class of flowing movements that are designed to not only open healing pathways in the body, but also return healing energy to the earth. Healing sounds that assist organs to find their balance will be taught as well as different meditations. The Four Sacred Elements (Earth, Air, Fire, Water) will be woven into the practice. Most people are familiar with Tai Chi, which is slowed down martial arts; but Qi Gong is a healing system designed to heal you from the inside out by focusing on movements that unlock stress and stuck energy from your organs, bones and tissues, and includes movements that participants generally find easy to recall.

Be the next Dav Pilkey (Captain Underpants), Chris Giarrusso (G-Man), or Stan Lee (X-Men) in your neighborhood! In this immersive class, students will work with Arizona Cartoonist Jan Marc “The Janimal” Quisumbing in creating their own characters and comic books. Learn about story structure, and character design. All drawing skills and writing skills welcome. Bring your own supplies or follow along with the course syllabus. Class will be taught traditionally without the aid of computers.

Tai Chi Chih, often referred to as “joy through movement” or “moving meditation,” is a simple practice. It can bring benefits into your life, such as increased energy, improved balance, vitality, improved health among others. Regular practice promotes well-being, relaxation, and serenity in the midst of activity, while nurturing a deep sense of you and contentment in the present moment. You'll enjoy this gentle, contemplative workout with Janet Batchelder, easily one of our most popular instructors. Wear comfortable clothing and non-slip shoes. 

Join our exhilarating Zumba Fitness program that blends world rhythm with easy-to-follow dance choreography and aerobics for a total body workout. This fun and energetic class caters to all ages and fitness levels.

This is a foundation figure drawing class featuring drawing mechanics from the fundamentals to the most advanced techniques. We will emphasize and cover key drawing concepts such as the description of form, gesture, line of action, structure, anatomy dynamics and the figure as story. We’ll discuss observing and organizing form, procedures and approaches, the understanding and description of difficult poses with basic theories of modeling form, and analysis of the old masters – composition, design and drawing techniques Emphasis on: description of form, gesture, structure, anatomy dynamics, and the figure as story. Students should purchase vine charcoal, pressed charcoal, conte and smooth newsprint paper.

In this class, students will become familiar with basic materials and equipment and develop an understanding of basic acrylic techniques. Each week will bring a new lesson, where students will learn increasingly advanced techniques, building on previous lessons. Lessons will include the use of mixing colors, arranging the pallette, prepping the canvas, and starting the painting with a sketch. The class will learn about the materials, including brushes, brush care, and canvas versus other surfaces. There will be discussions around composition, what makes a piece compelling, and what makes a piece boring. The class will do sketching, foucusing on composition, and values to create a foundation for a great painting. Students will purchase own materials. A supply list will be provided by the instructor.

Tai Chi Chih, often referred to as “joy through movement” or “moving meditation,” is a simple practice. It can bring benefits into your life, such as increased energy, improved balance, vitality, improved health among others. Regular practice promotes well-being, relaxation, and serenity in the midst of activity, while nurturing a deep sense of you and contentment in the present moment. You'll enjoy this gentle, contemplative workout with Janet Batchelder, easily one of our most popular instructors. Wear comfortable clothing and non-slip shoes. 

Whether you are new to yoga and meditation, or looking to expand your current practice, this class is for you!Yoga and meditation are proven to positively affect physical health, mental health, and mood. Practicing together offers social connection and FUN...especially with this longtime teacher. She will guide you through a variety of breathing practices, fundamental postures, gentle flows, relaxation, and meditation techniques designed to support your well-being. Foundational yoga and meditation concepts will be thoughtfully woven through each class. Appropriate for all levels. Wear comfortable clothing. Please bring your yoga mat and a bath or beach towel.

Join our exhilarating Zumba Fitness program that blends world rhythm with easy-to-follow dance choreography and aerobics for a total body workout. This fun and energetic class caters to all ages and fitness levels.