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.

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.

During this day-long workshop you will learn the fundamentals of creating stained glass art and you will create your own art piece to take home! You will learn how to select your glass, proper glass cutting, grinding, copper foiling, soldering, patina and finishing techniques.

The class fee includes expert instruction, all materials to make your art piece, and tools provided by the instructor as well as a grant from the Flagstaff Community Foundation.

We will have safety glasses available; feel free to bring your own pair. Please no open toe shoes. Please bring your own snacks, lunch, and water.

This class is limited to only 8 participants and fills up quickly. If full, add yourself to the wait list to receive notice of future workshops.

Instructor Jeanne Baker began her journey in stained glass art with a full-semester course at Coconino Community College! She has created hundreds of commissioned pieces, and has shared her passion for this creative art form with dozens of friends and family. When she’s not in her studio, she is managing the business that she has owned since 2001, Foliage Unlimited.

The workshop will be off campus at the artist's studio. Directions will be provided once registration closes.

Have you ever wished you could create a set of symbol-rich cards that were uniquely yours, using your own understanding and intuition to tap your inner Soul wisdom? If so, please join us in CCC’s art studio while we explore the exciting and illuminating world of creating your own Wisdom Cards.  In this six-hour mixed-media workshop, we will discuss the various themes and methods of well-known intuitive decks so that you can use, or expand upon, these ideas to help you identify your key themes and symbols.  You will experiment with making different types, shapes, and sizes of cards to help you understand your intuitive preferences.  We will experiment with different art materials including ink, paint markers, and collage that are available and affordable for your continued art-making. Expect to leave with 3-4 cards that will help illuminate your path to completing your Wisdom Card deck. This workshop is for only personal growth, not for Facilitator/Trainer Professional Development.

Dr. Michelle Gray, ICF Professional Certified Coach, has over 40 years working in Jungian Psychology, Experiential Arts, and Coaching.  She has recently retired from her Clinical practice, and is now focusing on bringing well-being, creativity, and meaning-full practices and experiences to those interested in pursuing their Authentic Path. She teaches Awakening Your Creative Spirit, Herstory, and Jungian Journey to the Creative Self for CCC and is a grant-funded artist and Creative Depth Coach in private practice.

During this day-long workshop you will learn the fundamentals of creating stained glass art and you will create your own art piece to take home! You will learn how to select your glass, proper glass cutting, grinding, copper foiling, soldering, patina and finishing techniques.

The class fee includes expert instruction, all materials to make your art piece, and tools provided by the instructor as well as a grant from the Flagstaff Community Foundation.

We will have safety glasses available; feel free to bring your own pair. Please no open toe shoes. Please bring your own snacks, lunch, and water.

This class is limited to only 8 participants and fills up quickly. If full, add yourself to the wait list to receive notice of future workshops.

Instructor Jeanne Baker began her journey in stained glass art with a full-semester course at Coconino Community College! She has created hundreds of commissioned pieces, and has shared her passion for this creative art form with dozens of friends and family. When she’s not in her studio, she is managing the business that she has owned since 2001, Foliage Unlimited.

The workshop will be off campus at the artist's studio. Directions will be provided once registration closes.