This interactive workshop is designed for early- to mid-career professionals seeking to advance in their careers. Participants will learn how to:

• strategically approach their job search,
• craft targeted, results-driven resumes and cover letters,
• prepare for interviews that clearly communicate their experience and value,
• gain tips and techniques to conduct employer research,
• explore best practices to write a resume and cover letter that highlight their knowledge, skills, and abilities,
• understand the key elements to a successful interview, and
• learn how to position their work experience for new opportunities to navigate today’s hiring landscape.

Katherine Sánchez Meador brings over 25 years of public sector experience focused on employee development, leadership training, and professional growth. She designed mentoring programs, facilitated workshops, and supported workforce development initiatives to help individuals advance in their careers.

During her time with the USDA Forest Service, she led more than 130 national-level projects, supporting efforts across the Pacific Northwest, the Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI), and national leadership curriculum development. She served as a partnership coordinator, facilitator, team leader, and ecosystem management instructor.

Katherine is passionate about helping professionals grow and is excited to share practical strategies to support participants in achieving their next opportunity.

Class is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a 30-minute break for lunch (not provided.)

• This class is intended for medical providers and those applying for programs in the medical field (i.e. EMT, CNA, MA, Physicians, RN, Dentists, etc.)
  • Note: course will fulfill the enrollment pre-requisite for EMS 131, Emergency Medical Technician and NUR 110, Nursing Assistant I
• This is a medical course for CPR & AED for infant, child, & adult only. No First Aid.
• This course will be completed in person at the CCC Fourth Street Campus.
  • The course is approximately 5 hours.
  • Additional online work may be required.
• Health and Safety:
  
  • Masks are encouraged.
  • Personal air valves will be provided. 

Learn how simple hands-on tools can support focus, improve concentration, and relieve stress. In this interactive workshop, participants will create several fidget toys using inexpensive and widely available materials.

Participants will be introduced to five different low-cost fidget designs and learn how each type supports different sensory and focus needs. After guided demonstrations, participants will choose several fidgets to build using provided materials. Options include an origami infinity flip fidget, infinity dice cube, begleri rope, balloon stress ball, and nuts-and-bolts spinner.

Participants will leave with practical tools they can use immediately, along with ideas for making or sourcing additional fidgets at low cost. No prior crafting experience is required. All materials will be provided.

Age Range

• Ages 12+ must participate with parent
• Ages 16+ can participate without parent

Dr. Olivia A. Stull (aka Dr. Liv) holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kansas. She has extensive experience designing hands-on workshops and educational programs that translate psychological research into accessible, real-world tools. Over the past two decades, Dr. Liv has worked with learners of all ages across a wide range of educational and community settings.

She is especially passionate about supporting neurodivergent individuals and helping people better understand how different brains focus, learn, and regulate attention. Her work emphasizes practical approaches that reduce frustration and help people develop tools that work with their natural strengths.

Ready to dive into the world of metalsmithing? In this hands-on, three-day workshop, you’ll learn the essential skills needed to start your metalsmithing journey. Working with sterling silver and copper, you’ll create your own handcrafted rings and a copper cuff bracelet while learning techniques like soldering, filing, sanding, stamping, forming, texturing, polishing, and more.

No experience? No problem! This beginner-friendly class is designed to introduce you to the tools and techniques of metalsmithing in a fun and supportive environment. By the end of the workshop, you’ll walk away with beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry and the confidence to keep creating!

Join us and learn how to turn metal into wearable art!

Instructor Skyler Dunfey is a metalsmith and jewelry artist with over a decade of experience in the craft. She first discovered metalsmithing in high school and has been honing her skills ever since, selling her work through SkyJune Designs and teaching jewelry-making classes to share her passion. Skyler specializes in traditional fabrication techniques, from soldering and stone setting to texturing and forming metal by hand. Her work is inspired by organic textures, natural landscapes, and a love of adventure. As an instructor with over 10 years of teaching experience, Skyler creates a welcoming and hands-on learning environment, helping students develop confidence and creativity at the bench.

Class meets Monday, June 29, Tuesday, June 30, and Wednesday, July 1; from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Whether you’re just beginning, feeling blocked, or ready to deepen your creative practice, this class offers a supportive space to reawaken your artistic voice and build lasting momentum.

In CCC’s art studio, you’ll experiment with a variety of art media while developing your own unique style. Through guided creative exercises, you’ll complete meaningful artistic pieces while strengthening both skill and confidence.

You’ll also learn practical techniques to:

• quiet the inner critic
• increase focus and creative flow
• use art as a tool for self-reflection and personal growth

Leave with not only finished creations, but a personalized creative process you can continue long after the class ends.

Dr. Michelle Gray of Authentic Path Coaching brings over 40 years of experience in expressive arts and coaching psychology. Her work integrates creativity, neuroscience, and depth psychology to support individuals in life and career transitions. She recently presented “Neuroplasticity and Shadow in Creative Depth” at the 2026 Phoenix Friends of Jung Annual Meeting and is a recipient of the 2024 ARTx Grant for Dreamscapes Unveiled.

Learn to Use AI Tools for Productivity and Creativity (Beginner-Friendly)

This hands-on course helps nontechnical learners become comfortable using free AI tools to boost productivity, creativity, and confidence at work, in school, or at home. You’ll start from zero and learn how to write effective AI “prompts” (simple instructions you type into an AI tool). By the end of the course, you’ll be using prompts at an intermediate level to generate ideas, draft content, organize projects, and explore creative possibilities. The final 30 minutes of each class are open Q&A and collaborative practice. 

You don’t need to be a strong writer, designer, or marketer to get real results. You also don’t need to think of yourself as “artistic” to create eye-catching social media posts, or even a fun illustrated storybook for a child or grandchild.

By the end of the course, you’ll be able to:

1. Improve productivity for work, freelancing, or school
2. Learn faster using AI as a practice and coaching partner for languages and other skills
3. Explore new frontiers in writing, design, and creative projects with confidence.
4. Refresh your knowldege with the free ebook we use in class using examples, customizable prompting templates, helpful tips, and additional resources. 

What to bring: A laptop (or tablet) that can access the internet. You should be comfortable with basic computer skills like typing, writing emails, web browsing.

Instructor: Ariel Strong has worked in software development since the early 1990s. She hosts the Northern Arizona AI Meetup and founded FireFlight, a local business applying AI to problems related to community resilience, sustainability, and safety.

Class meets on four Tuesdays from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., July 7, 14, 21, 28.

Take your crochet skills to the next level! This class is perfect for those who are comfortable with the basics of crochet and are ready to learn more advanced techniques. Whether you’re looking to master intricate stitch patterns, create more complex shapes, or explore new yarns and fibers, this class will help you expand your crochet toolbox. This is a great opportunity to have a set time each week to crochet, to talk to other crocheters and get inspiration, and to get help on current projects that you are working on. 

Prerequisites: This class is designed for students who are already familiar with basic crochet stitches (chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet) and are comfortable reading basic patterns. If you are interested in a beginner class please send us an email (ccc2community@coconino.edu) and we will let you know when a class is available.

Personalized Projects: Each student will choose an individualized project that aligns with their interests and skill level, with guidance and support from the instructor. Whether it’s a cozy sweater, an intricate shawl, or a decorative home accessory, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a project of your choice and bring your vision to life!

Materials: Please note that materials are not included in the class fee. Students are encouraged to bring their own yarn and hooks, but the instructor will provide recommendations based on your selected project.

Class Format:

• Hands-on demonstrations
• Step-by-step guidance through projects
• Personalized feedback and troubleshooting

By the end of this class, you’ll be equipped with the skills to tackle more challenging projects and unleash your creativity in crochet!

Meet Shelly Christiano, our talented crochet instructor! With years of crocheting experience, Shelly has transformed her passion for yarn and creativity into an impressive skill set. She specializes in creating various beautiful and practical items, from children's animal hats and crochet flowers to stylish market bags. 

Her love for crochet began as a hobby but quickly grew into a thriving business during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. She successfully sells her handmade creations at craft shows and through her online store, delighting customers with her unique and high-quality products. See her work at HatsNThingsByShelly.com

Shelly enjoys sharing her knowledge and helping beginners discover the joy of crafting handmade items. She believes that crochet is not only a creative outlet but also a wonderful way to relax and unwind. 

The class meets from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on four Thursdays: July 9, 16, 23, 30.

This hands-on introductory photography class teaches participants how to take control of their cameras using manual settings. Students will learn how aperture (f-stop), shutter speed, and ISO work together to control exposure and image quality.

Rather than relying on automatic settings, participants will learn how to adjust their camera to match lighting conditions, subject movement, and creative goals such as background blur or sharp detail.

The class includes guided outdoor practice where participants will experiment with different camera settings and observe the results in real time. This course is ideal for beginners who want to move beyond auto mode and better understand how their camera works.

Participants must bring a digital camera with manual controls, such as a DSLR, mirrorless, or advanced compact camera. Smartphones and basic point-and-shoot cameras without manual controls are not suitable for this course. Additionally, participants should bring a fully charged battery and memory card.

Class meets on four Thursdays: July 9, 16, 23, 30, from 3 to 5 p.m.

Instructor: Before earning her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Olivia A. Stull operated a photography studio in Scottsdale, Arizona, where she both worked as a professional photographer, as well as taught introductory digital photography courses. She has years of experience helping people learn to use their cameras with confidence and understand the technical foundations of photography.

Olivia has experience with a wide range of photographic formats, including large-format film, 35mm film, and digital systems, and has explored both traditional and experimental approaches, such as Lomography. Photography has been a lifelong passion and creative practice alongside her work in psychology and education.

Her teaching focuses on making manual camera settings understandable and practical so that participants can move beyond automatic mode and begin taking intentional photographs.