Community education courses are non-credit, lifelong learning opportunities that are open to the community. Below are some of the courses we have offered in the past. If you'd like to teach a course please fill out a Course Proposal Form

 

Past Community Education Courses

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Observing the Winter Sky

Locate and identify the sparkling gems of the winter night sky & learn how different telescopes work and how to use them.

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Grief Recovery

Learn how to recover from grief and continue on in a healthier way. 

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Creating Chocolate Candies

Create hot chocolate bombs, cake decorations, and bonbons. All supplies included.

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Working With Your Team

Develop key leadership skills that apply to all situations, formal or informal.

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Songwriting Class

Craft expressive and engaging song lyrics, and workshop your lyrics with a community of peers.

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Grown-up Grilled Cheese

Make four different grilled cheese sandwiches using ingredients that will bring you to new and uncharted territory.

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Financial Literacy

Learn about setting up your household budget, credit, loans, interest rates, mortgages, and saving for your future goals.

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Winter Hiking and Survival Skills

Are you prepared to spend a freezing night out in the woods? You'll learn the five survival priorities when faced with an emergency.

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Successful Grants Workshop

At the CCC Page Center

Join CCC’s Grant Coordinator, Joel Fritzler, at the CCC Page Center for this unique opportunity to learn about the world of grants.

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Vegetable Gardening

Plan your vegetable garden with the help of local Master Gardeners with the Coconino Cooperative Extension.

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Crochet

Start your crochet journey! Create chains, different stitches and make boho bracelets, mug rugs, keychains, and more.

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Introduction to Microsoft Office

At the CCC Page Center

This Microsoft Office Suite training is for anyone who wants to improve their skills and learn Microsoft Office. 

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Stress Management

Join a discussion about the neuroscience of trauma- and stressor- related disorders, and adaptive interventions.

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True Colors: Personality Assessment

The True Colors program examines personality types and provides a framework for understanding behavior dynamics.

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Charcuterie Boards

Learn how to build beautiful and delicious charcuterie boards; make a board to enjoy in class and/or bring home.

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Microsoft Excel

At the CCC Page Center

Learn how to create formulas and charts, use functions, format cells, and do more with your spreadsheets.

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DIY - Mountain Bike Repair

Learn essential mountain bike repair skills and what tools you should carry for trail-side repairs.

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DIY - Plumbing

We’ll cover the most common plumbing problems encountered around the house, and how to fix them.

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Credit 101 - at the Page Center

This FREE workshop will help you understand what determines your overall credit score.

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DIY - Electrical

We’ll cover common electrical maintenance and improvements you can do around the house and how to do it safely.

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Landscape Drawing

In this course participants will learn basic and intermediate techniques for landscape drawing in the beautiful landscapes around Flagstaff.

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DIY - Carpentry

We’ll cover common carpentry maintenance and improvements you can do like fixing doors, cabinets, wood drawers, and more.

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Making Cake Pops

There will be plenty to enjoy in class and bring home. This is a great way for parents/ grandparents and kids to bond in this fun and instructive setting.

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Digital Photography Basics

Learn foundational skills and find the joy in photography! This course will be an introduction to digital photography.

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Awakening Your Creative Spirit

Learn to create as a method of calming, and reflection. Learn techniques for centering and focusing to find and harness the flow in your creative process.

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Stained Glass Workshop

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!

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Watercolor Workshop

In this workshop participants will learn basic and intermediate techniques for watercolor, and gouache painting.

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DIY - Weatherization

Learn strategies to reduce drafts, keep warm air in and cold air out, where to caulk, adding weatherstripping, and more.

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DIY - HVAC

In this DIY workshop you'll learn how to maintain the HVAC system in your home.

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Reading and Composing Poetry

Learn select poems from some of the world's master poets; write your own poetry and share with peers for feedback and enjoyment.

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The Art of Making Tiramisu

Join us for this hands-on class as we create world-class tiramisu desserts from scratch! Supplies are included. Take home your own 5x9-inch tiramisu dish.

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A Jungian Journey to the Creative Self

Take an immersive journey into the world of Jungian psychology and discover its applications to creativity.   

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String Art Workshop

Create your own String Art! You’ll learn how to make a mandala in which nails are hammered into board, and geometric patterns are created.

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Crochet - Amigurumi Style

Learn the art of amigurumi crochet, a technique used to create 3D projects.

 

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Metalsmithing for Jewelry

Learn how to work with metal including torching, polishing, stamping, and soldering. You’ll have a project you make in class to take home!

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Pad Thai and Summer Rolls

Make one of the most popular Thai dishes in the United States, and fresh Summer Rolls too! Enjoy in class and/or take home!

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Community Star Party

Bring your family and experience the wonders of the night sky! Enjoy telescope viewing of planets, star clusters, and more at this free community event

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6 Weeks to Better Brain Health

Learn how to maintain and enhance brain health as well as identify and practice natural ways to improve cognition.

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Holiday Beading

Get started with beading to make jewelry for yourself and others. Learn the basics of making a simple wire loop and a wire wrapped loop to create beautiful jewelry.

 

Comet Walks

 

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Walker Lake

Visit Walker Lake and discuss photos from the 1870s-1880s, the pioneers who took them, and ecological changes. 

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Pollinators

On this walk we will examine the native plants found in the vicinity of CCC’s Lone Tree campus, their pollinators, other forest insects, and discuss the local ecology.

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Smart Phone Photography

Larry Hendricks will lead this walk at Picture Canyon and explain tips and techniques for using your smart phone to capture great landscape photography.  

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Memorial Plaques of Navajo Bridge - at the CCC Page Center

Navajo Bridge is home to a dozen memorial plaques that can provide unique glimpses into local history of the Colorado River and nearby Lee's Ferry.

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Camp Navajo (Navajo Army Depot)

We’ll start with a presentation outlining the 80-year history of the facility, then the group will take a tour around the main facilities.

 

  

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