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NEW CLASSES THIS SUMMER
Art
Finance
Personal Enrichment
Writing
Kids College
Kids College: CAAP
Arts and Crafts
Colored Pencils: Open Studio NEW!
Regardless if you’ve had little or years of color pencil experience, you can take your knowledge to the next level! Using paper, add other mediums to the pencil, such as water drops, to create unique pieces. Learn drawing techniques on various bases including wood and other objects. Do your own guided studies from ideas and photographs. Water-soluble pencils are optional in this class, but they will be demonstrated. Click here for a copy of the supply list.
Instructor: Karel Armstrong
Subject: Cont_ed
Course #100-10135
| #18383 |
Jun 3 - Jul 22 |
9am - 12pm |
| Fee: $99 |
8 Tuesdays |
K114 |
Colored Pencils: Special Effects (Int/Adv) NEW!
Elevate your ideas toward drawing on various papers, materials and mixing other mediums to pencil. Explore special effects drawing techniques with abstract ideas and demonstrations on the subtle appearance of figures and objects, water crops and working on other bases. Shadow studies, studies from photos and still life studies will all be demonstrated in class. Click here for a copy of the supply list.
No class July 3.
Instructor: Karel Armstrong
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10136
| #18385 |
Jun 4 - Jul 23 |
9am - 12pm |
| Fee: $99 |
8 Wednesdays |
K114 |
Watercolor: Landscape Open Studio NEW!
This class is for intermediate and advanced artists who want to experiment with landscapes in washes, pours, inks and collage. It is also designed for those with an idea and need guidance to complete that idea. Paintings will start with loose and bold ideas and collage work. You can add water-soluble pencils, colored pencils and ink to your work. Click here for a copy of the supply list. No class July 3.
Instructor: Karel Armstrong
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-10146
| #18394 |
Jun 5 - Jul 31 |
9am - 12pm |
| Fee: $99 |
8 Thursdays |
K114 |
Wirework, Jewelery, Metalsmithing and Fused Glass Classes
Held at Creative U in Carefree. For details and descriptions, please visit our Arts page.
Finance
Strategies for Growing and Hatching Your Nest Egg NEW!
If you’re looking for sound strategies to grow your existing nest egg as well as strategies to hatch that nest egg once you retire, you’ll find this course invaluable. Based on academic research, not Wall Street hype, this course is taught by two highly qualified professionals.
Instructors: Ned Phillips, PhD and Charles Sandoval, ChFBC
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-30033
| #18406 |
Jun 12 - 26 |
6 - 9pm |
| Fee: $59 |
3 Thursdays |
M201 |
Guest enrolls in Cont_ed 111-30033 #18408
Personal Enrichment
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Brain Gym® 101 NEW!
This three day course examines movement and its relationship to learning. Gain a deeper understanding of the brain, the body and how movement supports learning, health, communication and better relationships. Learn:
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26 Brain Gym® movements that increase human performance in all areas |
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To do a Brain Gym® balance in a specific area |
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How to create a healthier body |
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How to discover hidden strengths |
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How to gain mastery of the brain/body system |
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How to make better decisions |
Dress comfortably and come prepared for fun!
Instructor: Kay Wallach, EdD
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-60112
| #18425 |
Jun 23, 24, 25 |
9am - 3pm |
| Fee: $345 |
Mon, Tue, Wed |
M233 |
Insights – Who Are You Really? NEW!
Discover the four major personality temperament types and what this means to you and your family. Learn what type you are and how to be successful with that knowledge. Finally, you will learn how to apply this knowledge to benefit yourself and others at home, at work and at play! Materials are included in course fee.
Instructor: Kay Wallach, EdD
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-20073
| #18493 |
Jun 11 |
9am - 3pm |
| Fee: $99 |
1 Wednesday |
M103 |
The Emotional Freedom Technique NEW!
The simple self-help tool known as the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), can reduce your stress level in less than 60 seconds. EFT has also been used to reduce pain, lessen cravings and alleviate negative emotions. EFT raises your energetic vibration, allowing you to move through sticking points in your life, and allow you to flow in the direction of your desires. The list is endless and if you can tap, touch or rub, you can benefit!
Instructor: Terri Love
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-20072
| #18489 |
Jun 25 |
6:30 - 8:30pm |
| Fee: $35 |
1 Wednesday |
K110 |
Weight Loss Solutions NEW!
Break the cycle of fad diets, special shakes and miracle drugs, and try something that will finally work. Learn how to lose body fat, increase metabolism and develop intrinsic motivation. Text: The Stop and Go Fast Food Nutrition Guide, available in the PVCC Bookstore.
Instructor: Ali Waelchli-Brooks
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-60111
| #13314 |
Jul 16 - Aug 6 |
6:30 - 9pm |
| Fee: $69 |
4 Wednesdays |
F131 |
Writing and Publishing
Writing for Publication NEW!
This interactive course will help you produce a manuscript that will be ready to submit to a publisher. We will edit each other’s work in class and discuss marketing ideas. Come and share your writing at whatever stage it is and move to the next step! No class June 24.
Instructor: Kay Wallach, EdD
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-80016
| #18505 |
Jun 3 - Jul 15 |
6:30 - 8:30pm |
| Fee: $89 |
6 Tuesdays |
M123 |
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Art with Mixed Media NEW!
Learn to experience art with your hands! This program will focus on drawing, painting and simple sculpture. Learn to use graphite pencils, colored pencils, tempera paint, yarn, and various papers to provide challenge in depth, dimension and balance. Through the use of a ruler, scissors, proportioning of glue and water, learn to develop color usage and patterns. Finally, clay sculpture projects will be formed, painted, dried and sealed. Bring an apron or smock and some old towels. Class size is very limited. Student teacher ratio is 14/1 so register early.
Instructor: Karel Armstrong
Subject: Cont_ed Course #200-10064
Ages 10 - 14
| #18448 |
Jun 9 - 19 |
1 - 5pm |
| Fee: $225 |
Mon - Thu |
K114 |
| #13302 |
Jul 7 - 17 |
1 - 5pm |
| Fee: $225 |
Mon - Thu |
K114 |
Things that Fly NEW!
Explore the world of aerodynamics and the four forces of flight including angles, weight and balance. Discover gyroscopes, the history of kites, airflow and rocketry through demonstrations, lectures, and mostly hands-on projects. You’ll make airplanes, gliders, kites, rockets, flying discs, spinners and space ships.
Instructor: Gary Alpert
Subject: Cont_ed Course #200-10069
Ages 7 - 11
| #13301 |
Jul 7 - 17 |
8am - 12pm |
| Fee: $225 |
Mon - Thu |
J139 |
NASA Space Camp NEW!
Explore the farthest reaches of our solar system and create a lunar eclipse. Learn about our atmosphere, go to the end of a rainbow and investigate the life cycle of stars. Probe the mysteries of meteors. Learn all about Space travel and experience the life of an astronaut as they see space flight. Students must be registered & paid for this class by May 27. There are no refunds after this date.
Instructors are from Mad Science®
Subject: Cont_ed Course #200-10067
Ages 7 - 12
| #18411 |
Jun 9 - 19 |
1 - 5pm |
| Fee: $225 |
Mon - Thu |
M227 |
Robot World NEW!
Join us for two weeks of learning and fun with robots! Learn about the uses of robots in our world, and use your skills to build your very own working robot to take home to “live” with you. There is additional fee of $25 for materials payable in class on the first day. Students must be registered & paid for this class by June 23. There are no refunds after this date.
Instructors are from Mad Science®
Subject: Cont_ed Course #200-10068
Ages 8 - 12
| #13293 |
Jul 7 - 17 |
8am - 12pm |
| Fee: $225 |
Mon - Thu |
M227 |
T-Shirt Painting NEW!
Want to paint a cool t-shirt or baseball cap? Learn fun painting techniques to decorate any fabric item. Personalize a shirt to represent your team or club or just make something uniquely yours! Please bring your own item to paint.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #200-10065
Ages 12+
| #13303 |
Jul 16 |
10 - 11:30am |
| Fee: $25 |
1 Wednesday |
Creative U* |
Tie Dye NEW!
Tie Dye is making a comeback and now you can tie dye your own cotton items at Creative U. We’ll show you how to mix the colors and get the results you want with our safe, permanent dyes. Bring your own cotton item to tie dye.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #200-10066
Ages 12+
| #18456 |
Jun 25 |
10 - 11:30am |
| Fee: $25 |
1 Wednesday |
Creative U* |
| #13304 |
Jul 23 |
10 - 11:30am |
| Fee: $25 |
1 Wednesday |
Creative U* |
*For a map to Creative U at 7202 E. Cave Creek Rd. in Carefree, click here.
Kids College: CAAP
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You Build It! NEW!
Calling all future architects and engineers. You are never too young to learn the principles of engineering, architecture and physics. The possibilities you ‘build’ in this class are only limited to the extent of your imagination. Using computer simulation, develop an entire city of your choosing and then create it as a 3D model. Study the history of architecture, materials used, floor plans and more as you build your city. Will it be underwater, on the side of a volcano or in a jungle?
Subject: Cont_ed Course #200-10061
Ages 9 - 12
| #18473 |
Jun 9 - 19 |
8am - 12pm |
| Fee: $379 |
Mon - Thu |
J136 |
Astonishing Astronomy #1 NEW!
Every curious person who gazes at the night sky becomes an astronomer and has been intrigued by the beauty and wonder of the night sky. This class will take you one step closer to understanding the infinite possibilities of space. Take an imaginary journey through our local Solar System and beyond with lots of hands-on activities. Build rockets and visit the International Space Station. Discover what space does to the human body, see what fish look like in space, and explore the bizarre and exotic planets, moons, and asteroids encounter along the way. Taught by a NASA Educator Ambassador.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #200-10062
Ages 8 - 12:
| #18474 |
Jun 9 - 19 |
1 - 5pm |
| Fee: $379 |
Mon - Thu |
J139 |
Astonishing Astronomy #2 NEW!
Astronomy is an old science because of the known cultures that needed it to predict the seasons, and motions of the sun, moon and planet. It is young because in the last 50 years astronomers have begun to understand the physics that drive the universe. This will be your chance to travel beyond our solar system and witness the life cycles of stars, exploding supernovae, black holes and far away galaxies. Ativities enable you to explore the depths of our universe that will leave you amazed. Taught by a NASA Educator Ambassador. You do not have to have taken Astronomy #1 to enroll.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #200-10063
Ages 10 - 14:
| #13312 |
Jul 7 - 17 |
1 - 5pm |
| Fee: $379 |
Mon - Thu |
J139 |
Brainiac Games & Puzzles NEW!
You can strain your brain and have fun in this class! With all of the interest in puzzles around the world it is little wonder that there is a growing number of people who design puzzles for a living. If you are interested in finding out more about enigmatology, here is your opportunity to go behind the scenes and learn the craft of designing a puzzle. What makes it simple or mind boggling? We’ll be solving and designing our own brain twisters, math puzzles, logic puzzles and optical illusions. Let your creativity flow as we draw fractal images, construct elegant 3D structures and challenge each other at some brainiac games.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #200-10058
Ages 9-14:
| #13308 |
Jul 7 - 17 |
1 - 5pm |
| Fee: $379 |
Mon - Thu |
J136 |
Intro to the 3D Animation Pipeline NEW!
Call for designers! This class will teach all the basics of the computerized 3D animation process. Starting with a concept drawing, we’ll create a 3D model, then texture it, animate it and render it to create your very own animated object! Through conception, creation and animation of 3D objects, we’ll learn the basics of how 3D content for video games and movies are made! Bring your imagination! Computer game experience recommended, but not required. If enrolled in the Computer Game class in June, please bring your memory key.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #200-10059
Ages 11 - 14:
| #13310 |
Jul 7 - 17 |
8am - 12pm |
| Fee: $379 |
Mon - Thu |
TBA |
Young Authors: Fiction Writing NEW!
Burgeoning authors will have the opportunity to examine various literary genres such as short stories, novels, dramas and poetry to set the basis for their own writings. Develop writing skills and an individual writing voice. Through an instructor consultation and extensive writing, you will have an end product in a genre of your choice. Parents/guests are invited to hear students read their work the last day of class.
Subject: Cont_ed Course #200-10060
Ages 9 - 14:
| #13311 |
Jul 7 - 17 |
1 - 5pm |
| Fee: $379 |
Mon - Thu |
TBA |
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