“There is no end to education. It is not that you read a book, pass an examination, and finish with education. The whole of life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learning.” – Jiddu Krishnamurti | |
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Good morning Lifelong Learners:
Boy, do we have some fun and exciting classes for you! Do you have someone in your life you want to better understand? Check out the class on personality. Learn about the different tools and models for identifying and understanding one's personality. Also, help yourself reduce stress in Macaela's yoga class. Yoga is a fun way to tone, lift, and stretch muscles. Let's have some fun this summer with learning.
Ana Smith
Manager
Center for Lifelong Learning
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Chickens 101
with Patty Williams
Have you thought about getting some chickens? Do you
know where to start? Join Patty, a local homesteader, and
small-farm enthusiast, to talk about chickens, what they need
to be healthy, and what you need to start your own small
chicken farm. Learn tricks of the trade and ask your small farm
questions here! Additionally, there will be a brief introduction
to other animals such as goats, sheep, pigs, geese, ducks,
dogs, and donkeys. Participants who would like to join Patty at
Tractor Supply after the event are welcome, though this is not
a required aspect of the course.
Sat, May 21
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Downtown Center
$25
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Personality!
with Patricia Williams, MSMHC
This half-day course will look at different tools and models
for identifying and understanding one’s personality. You
will learn about the Myers Briggs Typology Indicator (MBTI),
enneagrams, the BIG Fiver personality traits, personality types and profiles, and more. Learn how to apply this understanding in relationships while setting goals, looking for a career, going to school, or with loved ones otherwise!
Sat, Jun 4
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Downtown Center
$25
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Stained Glass Mosaic Round Lamp
with Paula Keith
Use your advanced knowledge of stained-glass mosaics to transform a plain globe lamp into an illuminated masterpiece
of magical colors! You will be using the glass-on-glass
technique to embellish the lamp with small opaque or
transparent stained-glass pieces. This two-day class includes a lamp, and design inspiration will be provided before class for
shopping and gathering your glass collection. This advanced class is harder on the easy to hard scale due to the curves and
glass-on-glass slipperiness! You will use wheeled nippers and
regular cutting tools in class. If you are ready for a stainedglass mosaics challenge, this class is for you!
Sat, May 21 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sun, May 22 12 - 4 p.m.
Downtown Center
$139
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Soft Pastels
with Cristina Dunk
Join Professor Cristina in the exploration of soft pastels,
where you will learn the soft pastel technique, materials used,
and color theory. Together we will explore impressionist
artist Claude Monet, his impressionistic works, his individual
style, and study his unique technique with broken color.
Broken color is a technique used to achieve the actual
sensation of light itself in a painting. You will create your own
impressionistic masterpiece using soft pastels, broken color,
and your unique artistic style by the end of class. Come and
enjoy a couple of wonderful days making your very own
impressionistic masterpiece.
Tue, May 31 & Thu, Jun 2
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Benson Center
$39
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Mosaics with Paula
Step into a new art craft with a stained-glass mosaic stepping
stone! You will create your own custom garden stepping stone
in this all-day class. Your day will start with cutting, shaping, grinding, and setting in the morning session. You will wrap up
this fun class by grouting and finishing your beautiful stepping
stone in the afternoon. We will discuss basic mosaics and how to add ceramic pieces, beads, baubles, and personal findings to
a project that will start you on your path of mosaic creations. You will use a direct application method of mosaic creation,
and we will also discuss other methods will also be discussed. All supplies will be provided. If you want to bring your own, a
list of supplies will be sent to you upon registration. You will go home with your own custom-created garden stone at the
end of the class!
Sat, Jun 4
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Downtown Center
$79
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Beyond the Field Guide: Woodpeckers
with Jeff Babson
Woodpeckers are vocal, colorful birds that are conspicuous components of the local avifauna. They have remarkable adaptations for their head-banging lifestyle, excavate their
own nests that are then homes for other animals, and exhibit interesting behaviors. What is not to like? Some species can also be challenging to identify. In this class, we dive into the
world of these fascinating birds.
Thu, May 26
6 - 8 p.m.
Downtown Center
$19
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Yoga with Macaela
with Macaela Cashman
Reap benefits, reduce stress, and experience yoga that is gentle and meditative while still toning and strengthening for those wanting a little extra challenge. You’ve heard, “no
pain, no gain?” Macaela’s mantra is “No pain - no pain is our aim!” You can learn to listen to your body for better health and overall awareness.
Thu, May 26 - Jun 16
5 - 6 p.m.
Downtown Center
$40
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Freshwater Ecology Camp
Grades: 8th – 12th
with Steve Merkley, Ph.D.
Dr. Steve Merkley, Instructor of Biology at Cochise College, will teach you about the importance of the San Pedro River to
biological communities. Together we will collect aquatic insects from the river and use dissecting microscopes to count and
identify them in the lab. You will learn to record ecological data, collect and process biological samples, and make scientific
conclusions. Since freshwater insects and other invertebrates
fulfill important roles in riparian food webs, the data collected by camp participants can provide information on food
availability for both aquatic and terrestrial consumers, such as
fish, birds, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles.
Mon - Thu, Jun 6 - 9
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Sierra Vista Campus
$50
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Computers in Biology and Genetics Camp
Grades: 8th – 12th
with Frank Emanuele
Are you interested in how DNA and genes control life and how using genetics analysis equipment can help understand and create medical treatments like vaccines and drugs? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to swim around with the cells of your immune system and see them fight off
an infection, or to hold large versions of enzymes and DNA, the molecules that help make life possible, in your hand?!
Mon - Thu, Jun 6 - 9
12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Sierra Vista Campus
$50
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Pharm Camp
Grades: 6th – 8th
with Kari Durham
Welcome to Pharmacy Camp! You will learn how to be a pharmacist, perform experiments, compound simple formulas, go on field trips to local pharmacies, learn about health careers, and so much more. Come prepared to learn, have fun, and make new friends!
Mon - Thu, Jul 11 – 14 12:30 – 4 p.m.
Sierra Vista Campus
$50
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Paula Keith
Discover the art form of Mosaics under the expert guidance of local mosaics artist Paula Keith. Paula will teach you basic to advanced mosaic techniques and help you create unique art pieces along the way!
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Stained Glass Mosaic Round Lamp
Use your advanced knowledge to transform a plain globe lamp into an illuminated masterpiece of magical colors! You will be sing the glass-on-glass technique to embellish the lamp with small opaque or transparent stained-glass pieces. This two-day class includes a lamp, and design inspiration will be provided before class for shopping and gathering your glass collection. This advanced class is harder on the easy to hard scale due to the curves and glass-on-glass slipperiness! You will use wheeled nippers and regular cutting tools in class. If you are ready for a stained-glass mosaics challenge, this class is for you!
Sat, May 21
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. & Sun, May 22 12 - 4 p.m.
Downtown Campus
$139
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Mosaic Heart Frame
Summer lovin' this mosaic heart frame! This fun class is for you advanced stained-glass mosaic students. A simple wood heart 7" x 7" frame will be used as the basis for this project. You will use a quilting pattern that is modified to fit around the 3" x 3" photo. Paula will provide black glass sticks to frame the photo. A small amount of opaque, regular cutting tools, wheeled nippers, and eye protection is required for this project. Any other embellishments you bring should be simple, low-key, and no thicker than the glass.
Sat, June 11, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
& Sun, June 12 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Downtown Campus
$79
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Mosaics With Paula
Step into a new art craft with a stained-glass mosaic stepping stone! You will create your own custom garden stepping stone in this all day-class. Your day will start with cutting, shaping, grinding, and setting in the morning session. You will wrap up this fun class by grouting and finishing your beautiful stepping stone in the afternoon. We will discuss basic mosaics and how to add ceramic pieces, beads, baubles, and personal findings to a project that will start you on your oath of mosaic creations, and we will also discuss other methods. All supplies will be provided. If you want to bring your own, a list of supplies will be sent to you upon registration. You will go home with your own custom-created garden stone at the end of the class! Completing this class prepares you for the advanced mosaics classes. Requirements: this class requires you to stand for extended periods, have strong fine motor skills, and hand eye coordination to cut glass safely. Eye protection and closed toe shore are also required.
Sat, Jun 4
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Downtown Campus
$79
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Beginners Mosaic Birdhouse
Ready, set, create! Put your creativity to work and create a beautiful adornment for your home and garden. You will have all the materials you need to make your one-of-a-kind birdhouse. In this workshop, you will use wheeled nippers. Safety goggles/eye protection and closed-toed shoes are required.
Sat, Aug 13
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Downtown Campus
$69
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