This course is a fast, easy way for the nontechnical user to get comfortable using free AI tools to increase their business or personal productivity and creativity.

You need a laptop you can bring to class and you need to be comfortable using it. The course will take you from zero knowledge of how to create “prompts”–simple text instructions to an AI service–to an intermediate level of prompt expertise by the end of the course.

You will find that you don't need to be a great writer, designer, or marketer to create a solid business plan or marketing campaign. You don't have to be "artistic" or "super-creative" to make great social media posts or create a fun, illustrated storybook for your child or grandchild.

Learning to prompt will open a whole new world of self-expression and a greater ability connect with others. You will be able to:

1) Boost your work, freelancing skill set, or school productivity

2) Learn a new language or other skill more quickly

3) Easily explore new frontiers in art, design, and creative writing

The course includes a free ebook with examples, customizable prompting templates, helpful tips, and info on additional AI services and resources. 30 minutes at the end of each class will be free-form - devoted to interaction, questions, discussion, and collaboration. 

Class meets Mondays and Thursdays, June 2, 5, 9, 12 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Instructor Ariel Strong is a techie who loves to introduce nontechnical folks to all of the fun and creative possibilities that recent advances in computing have made possible. She has worked in the field of software engineering since the early 1990s, and for the last eight years, has been specifically focused on Data Analytics and AI.

Ariel is the founder of FireFlight, a local tech startup. FireFlight brings AI strategy consulting, training, and process automation to individuals and small businesses, and conducts wildfire prevention work through fire risk assessments and prevention action plans.

This beginner-friendly course introduces the fundamentals of music notation and theory, including note reading, clefs, rhythm, intervals, scales, and familiar chord progressions. 

This class is perfect for:

• Beginners curious about how music works
• Parents or teachers helping kids with music lessons
• Self-taught musicians ready to fill gaps in their knowledge
• Community music ensemble members who want to improve their reading and music theory understanding (Flagstaff Community Band,  Orchestra Northern Arizona, Master Chorale of Flagstaff, etc.)
• Lifelong learners exploring a creative new hobby

Through a combination of lectures and hands-on exercises, we'll spend three weeks:

• Decoding notes on the staff
• Clapping and counting rhythms
• Singing intervals and simple melodies
• Identifying common chord patterns

In addition, you’ll receive curated practice sheets, recommended practice apps and websites, and listening examples to reinforce skills between sessions. By the end, you’ll have the tools to read sheet music. 

Class meets Mondays and Thursdays: June 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19; from 4 to 5:30 p.m. 

Instructor Caitlin McCready is a professional horn player, educator, and arts administrator based in Flagstaff. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Music at Arizona State University. Before moving to Flagstaff, Caitlin spent four years at Southeast Missouri State University, where she taught music theory and aural skills.

An advocate for adult learning and community music, Caitlin is also the Executive Director of the Flagstaff Community Band.

When not doing all of that, Caitlin also performs regularly with the Flagstaff Symphony and other orchestras throughout AZ, NV, and CO.

Poetry is powerful, personal, and it can be playful, too! Drawing on the idea of fulfillment represented by the upcoming summer solstice and the historic events of Juneteenth, we’ll practice some basic poetry techniques, get outside for inspiration from the natural world, and then let our learnings and laughter fly onto our papers! This workshop is ideal for individuals seeking to develop or expand their writing style, or for families looking for a unique activity to do together. One thing is for sure – we will have fun and see writing poetry in a fresh, new way! Finally, participants will have the opportunity to type their poems using decorative papers on vintage typewriters to create keepsakes to take home. Participants should bring a notebook and pen, but leave stuffy notions of fancy literature behind.

Instructor Linda Maria Alvarado made her first publication, a family newsletter, when she was thirteen and has been writing ever since. Fast forward (a few!) years, and she completed a certificate in creative writing from UCLA Extension in 2024 and can now officially state that she can “write pretty.” As further proof of her claim, she currently has a poem included in the Museum of Northern Arizona’s Poetry Maps exhibit and is serving as a poet-in-residence there as well. She has a BA in Fine Arts, MA in Anthropology, and her business, Paperclip Poetry, provides custom poems at events throughout Northern Arizona.

Minor children:

• If you are bringing a child, the minimum age for this course is 12.
• Children will receive a discount of $10. Please limit your registration to two per adult.
• Please call with any questions on children attending: 928-226-4174.

This DIY course will cover common electrical maintenance and improvements you can do around the house and how to do it safely.  You’ll learn about switches, outlets, lights and more. We’ll cover what essential tools you’ll need to complete the job and how to use them safely, and also knowing when to call a professional. This class will be held at CCC’s Construction Technology Lab on the Fourth Street Campus.

This class is limited to only 12 participants...reserve your spot soon!

Instructor Vance Peterson is a faculty member in CCC’s Construction Technology Program where he teaches courses on electrical systems, solar home design, blueprint reading, estimating, any many more subjects. Before teaching at CCC he spent 25 years as a residential and commercial general contractor, and 3 years as a Building Inspector and Building Plans Examiner for the City of Flagstaff.

Class meets Monday, June 23 and Tuesday, June 24; 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

As an elder, you have gathered many experiences from a life well-lived. Leave a legacy to future generations while you make sense of your own life by writing your story. In this class, you will begin the process by responding to writing prompts which will elicit stories from different chapters of your life: childhood, early adulthood, mid-life, and older adulthood. Beginners as well as seasoned writers are welcome as we share our stories with one another. Please bring a notebook or laptop.

Barbara Shovers, M.A., is a life coach, gerontologist, and writing instructor. She has taught at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Mesa Community College, and Coconino Community College. She co-founded Flagstaff Writers Connection and has organized and given workshops on personal growth through writing. She has been a member of a memoir group for eight years.

Class meets on five Wednesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. - June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23

Learn to keep your mountain bike in great working condition so you don’t get stuck out on the trail. In this class you’ll learn essential mountain bike repair skills for trail side repairs and what tools you should carry, to make sure you get home safely! Topics will include:

• Bicycle fitting and setup
• Bicycle check-over and diagnosis
• Bicycle lubrication
• Repairing and installing tires and tubes
• Shifting repair and adjustment
• Brake repair and adjustment
• Bicycle upgrades
• Helmet fitting
• Building an essential tool kit

Participants should bring to class:

• Mountain bike
• Helmet
• Bicycle specific multi-tool and tire levers (you can buy them at any bike shop in town. Instead of a multi-tool you may bring a phillips-head screwdriver and a set of metric allen wrenches.)
• Other tools if desired
• No repair parts will be provided

This class is limited to only 12 participants...reserve your spot soon!

Vance Peterson has been an avid bike rider for over 30 years. While his riding experience includes many disciplines, Vance specializes in technical mountain bike riding. Professionally, he is a former bicycle mechanic, and is a Certified BICP Mountain Bike Skills Instructor. Vance is also a faculty member in CCC’s Construction Technology Program where he teaches courses on electrical systems, solar home design, blueprint reading, estimating, any many more subjects. With his teaching skills, mechanical knowledge, and passion for mountain bikes, this is a class that will give you the skills you need to keep your bike in great condition and ready for your next ride!

This class meets on two days: Wednesday, June 25 and Thursday June 26, 2025. 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Tap into your creativity and upcycle your collection of papers, fabric scraps, and personal ephemera into a one-of-a-kind journal that’s perfect for storytelling, memory-keeping, or ongoing artistic expression. In this engaging Junk Journal Workshop in CCC’s Art Studio, you'll learn how to transform everyday materials into stunning, personalized artistic journals filled with texture, color, and meaning. Explore techniques like overpainting, collage, stamping, layering, pocketing, paper folding and binding. Join us for a fun and inspiring session where creativity has no rules—just endless possibilities! All materials provided, but feel free to bring your own treasures to incorporate into your journal.

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, Wisdom Cards, and Jungian Journey to the Creative Self for CCC and is a Creative Depth Coach in private practice.

Class meets on three Mondays: June 30, July 7, July 14, from 1 to 5 p.m.

This DIY course will cover the most common plumbing problems encountered around the house and how to fix them, as well as simple installations of new parts for improvements. You’ll learn about maintenance and repair for dripping faucets, sinks, aerators, common toilet problems and solutions, supply lines, clogs and leaks in drain pipes. We’ll cover what essential tools you’ll need to complete the job and how to use them safely, and also knowing when to call a professional. This class will be held at CCC’s Construction Technology Lab on the Fourth Street Campus.

This class is limited to only 12 participants...reserve your spot soon!

Instructor Vance Peterson is a faculty member in CCC’s Construction Technology Program where he teaches courses on electrical systems, solar home design, blueprint reading, estimating, any many more subjects. Before teaching at CCC he spent 25 years as a residential and commercial general contractor, and 3 years as a Building Inspector and Building Plans Examiner for the City of Flagstaff.

Class meets Monday, June 30 and Tuesday, July 1; 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.