This session is full but please add yourself to the wait list so we can gauge interest in adding another class!

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Have you ever wanted to create something beautiful with just a hook and some yarn? Join our Beginner Crochet class and discover the joy of crafting handmade items! This class is perfect for those who have never picked up a crochet hook or who need a refresher on the basics and are looking to rekindle an old hobby.

In this course, you will:

• Learn essential crochet techniques, including how to hold the hook and yarn, create basic stitches, and read simple patterns.
• Complete a fun and practical project: choose between a plant cozy or a mug rug - perfect for adding a handmade touch to your home.
• Get tips on choosing the right materials and tools for your projects.

By the end of this class, you'll have the confidence to start your own crochet projects and a new hobby that you can enjoy for years to come. No prior experience is necessary, just a willingness to learn and have fun!

The fee includes everything you will need for this class.

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 on Instagram @HatsNThingsByShelly or on her Etsy Shop (https://www.etsy.com/shop/HatsNThingsByShelly)

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. 

Please note: The class meets on four Thursdays: February 20, 27, March 6, 20; 1:30 - 3:30 p.m and skips week of Spring Break.

Have you always wanted to learn sign language? Well here is your opportunity!

Do you have a friend, family member, or coworker who uses sign language and you wish you could ask them about their day? Maybe you are experiencing hearing loss and want to learn some sign language. Join us to learn basic sign as well as communication tips when interacting with Deaf and hard of hearing people.

Instructor Sarah Benton is a full-time faculty member at CCC and has taught both ASL and Interpreting Studies at the college since 2011. While her mom who was Deaf has passed, she carries the desire to improve information access for Deaf and hard of hearing members of our community.

This course meets on the following 8 Tuesdays: March 4, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Please note there is no class on March 11 which is the week of Spring Break.

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Minor children:

• If you are bringing a child, the minimum age for this course is 10.
• The registration fee is waived for children 17 and under.
• Please limit your registration to one child per adult.
• Please call with any questions on children attending: 928-226-4174.

This course will feature two yoga styles, and two different instructors. In each class, you'll enjoy a full hour of mindful movement and relaxation suitable for all experience levels.

Chair Yoga

Begin your journey with Chair Yoga, where traditional poses are adapted using a chair for enhanced stability and comfort - perfect for all mobility levels and beginners. Join instructor Liz Springborn as she guides you through seated and supported postures designed to improve flexibility, build strength, and promote relaxation. This accessible class provides a safe, welcoming environment where you can explore yoga's benefits while using a chair for balance and support throughout your practice.

Restorative Yoga

Next, you’ll flow into Restorative Yoga and discover inner peace through this gentle, restorative yoga practice designed to nurture both body and mind. Each session features calming breathing exercises, centering techniques, and carefully selected restorative poses to release tension and restore balance. Join instructor Tiffany Thomas for this rejuvenating class that concludes with guided self-reflection, leaving you refreshed and renewed.

Instructor Bios

Liz Springborn is a long-time Flagstaff resident and Australian native who combines her experience as a nurse and IT professional with her passion for yoga. Her personal journey with yoga began as a way to manage stress and embrace life's changes, leading to profound improvements in both flexibility and overall well-being. Drawing from her healthcare background and deep appreciation for fitness, Liz now specializes in chair yoga, making the transformative benefits of yoga accessible to everyone.

Tiffany Thomas discovered her passion for yoga while studying at Arizona State University. With over 25 years of practice and a dedicated focus for the past decade, she brings deep experience and authentic enthusiasm to every class. Tiffany's teaching style reflects her belief in yoga's transformative power, and she looks forward to sharing the peace and mindfulness she finds on the mat with each student.

Class meets a total of eight Fridays (skipping the week of spring break): March 7, 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2.

Discover strategies for creating and maintaining a beautiful, functional landscape tailored to Flagstaff's unique environment. This course is designed for homeowners, gardening enthusiasts, and anyone passionate about enhancing their outdoor spaces. Topics covered will include:

• Micro-Climates: Learn how to identify and work with Flagstaff's diverse micro-climates, from sunny high-desert zones to shaded forested areas, ensuring your plants thrive in the right conditions.
• Sprinkler Systems: learn about installation and maintenance of different irrigation systems.
• Tree and Shrub Care: Gain knowledge of the best plants for different areas, as well as pruning and maintaining to promote healthy growth.
• Pest Management: Learn strategies for integrated pest management, including prevention and management of pests and diseases, and strategies for living near wildlife.
• Seasonal Maintenance: Learn how to manage the unique challenges of Flagstaff’s climate, including snow, monsoons, and drought conditions, and develop strategies for a firewise landscape.

Whether you're starting from scratch or refreshing an existing yard, by the end of the course, you’ll have the tools and know-how to transform your outdoor space.

Instructor Dan DeVere has been a Certified Golf Course Superintendent since 1994, with a bachelor's degree in Agriculture from the University of Arizona. He’s also a Certified Viticulturist through Yavapai College, and has been a Coconino County Master Gardener since 2014. As a resident of Flagstaff for over 30 years, Dan has managed the maintenance and care of some of the region's premier golf courses, including Continental Country Club, Aspen Valley Golf Club, and most recently, Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club.

In addition to his work in golf course management, Dan has contributed his expertise to Morning Dew Landscaping, A&A Tree Service, and Wagon Wheel Winery. He is also a licensed applicator with the Arizona Department of Pest Management.

Dan’s training and expertise emphasize sustainable landscape design and maintenance, with a focus on blending nonnative areas harmoniously with the local environment. He is committed to minimizing the use of pesticides and synthetic compounds, striving to create landscapes that are both functional and environmentally responsible.

Class meets six times: Thursday, March 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24.

Do you like to get out into the backcountry and explore? Are you prepared to handle an injury while out on a hike? This is a hands-on course on how to prepare for, and manage, an injury in the backcountry. You'll feel more confident knowing you are prepared and you'll maximize your fun. This is a non-certification class that serves as an introduction for those that want some basic information about first aid in the outdoors. We will provide recommendations and resources for more advanced training to participants interested in the next level. 

Topics will include: trip preparation; first aid kit essentials; lacerations; musculoskeletal; spinal/head; bites and stings; illness; evacuation considerations; environmental challenges; communication/logistics; Search and Rescue and other medical first responders.

Instructor Shawn Nittmann has been with the Coconino County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Unit since 2013 where he is a member of the board of directors, an operations leader, and a navigation and survival instructor. He has completed over 200 Search and Rescue missions in Coconino County. He has also been a part-time Biology Instructor and Community Education Instructor at CCC for many years.

Some instruction will take place outside. This class meets the following days/times:

• Friday, March 21, 1 to 5:15 p.m.
• Saturday, March 22, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Conscious Aging class will focus on the philosophy, skills, and practice needed to become a wise elder. It involves lecture, readings, guided meditations, small group activities, and large group discussions.

Topics will include:

• Living & Aging Consciously
• Life Review & Harvesting
• Finding Meaning & Purpose
• Compassionate Communication
• Leaving a Legacy

This class meets on five Wednesdays: April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (2025), 1:30-3:30 p.m. at the Lone Tree Campus in the APS room.

Barbara Shovers, M.A., is a life coach, gerontologist, and has been a full-time faculty member at Chandler-Gilbert Community College as well as a LifeLong Learning instructor at Mesa Community College and Coconino Community College. She is a Certified Seminar Leader for Sage-ing International and has given classes, seminars, and workshops on Conscious Aging since 2002.

This workshop is full but please add yourself to the wait list so we can gauge interest in offering another class, and notify you!

Pysanky (pronounced “PIH-sahn-keh”) is a fascinating traditional Ukrainian egg-decorating technique passed down through generations since pagan times. Simple to intricate designs are applied to an egg with melted beeswax using a special tool called a "kistka", then the egg is dipped into progressively darker-colored dyes. A multi-layered pattern results that is revealed when the wax is melted off at the end. This wax-resist style of decorated egg is one of Ukraine's national symbols.

In this workshop, you will learn to make these beautiful eggs yourself! You will be provided with examples, direct instruction and support as well as all the tools and materials needed to design and create your own pysanka.*

You will also learn about the history of this art and the symbolic meaning of some traditional designs related to nature, fertility, protection, and religious beliefs.

*Pysanky is the plural form of pysanka, a wax-resist decorated egg. The word comes from the Ukrainian verb pysaty (писати), which means "to write,” as the designs are not painted on, but written with beeswax.

Instructor Nancy Rhoades is a retired teacher with a lifetime of experience in making things…from pottery to calligraphy and illumination, from sewing and weaving to writing pysanky, and more. One year when teaching 4th grade, she showed her students a film called “The Ukrainian Egg,” and knew right away that she needed to try that for herself! After learning a craft, the natural next step for Nancy is to teach it to others, so she is delighted to have the opportunity from CCC to share this particularly beautiful folk art with you.

• 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.