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ARTS & CRAFTSAN ARTIST A DAYSU20-100 • Wed, 6/10 to 7/22/2010:30 am - noon • Online Let’s paint some fun art! Van Gogh’s Starry Night, Dali, Picasso & cubism, Dr. Seuss and some crazy animals & more. We will look at their techniques and apply them to your own paintings. We even complete a pet/ animal painting in my personal style. One session together we will choose what artist/ style we would like to recreate. Simple, easy & fun! Let’s paint together. Supplies needed for this course - approximately $30 for canvas, acrylic paints & paint brushes. (No class 7/1.)Jan A. Bruso • $85

KEYS TO EFFECTIVE DRAWING & SKETCHING SU20-101 • Wed & Thu, 7/8 to 7/16/201 – 2:30 pm • Online If you have ever been frustrated at not being able to artistically render eff ectively what you see or can imagine then this mini course is for you. Taught by award-winning cartoonist and successful picture book illustrator, Tom Paul Fox, you will learn solid, foundational techniques to quickly improve your powers of observation and ability to create the type of drawings and sketches that are satisfying and pleasing. We will cover people, animals, landscape elements, composition, cartooning, and perspective. By the last class you will have an excellent grounding in all the basic keys to accurate – and enjoyable – sketching and drawing. Your expanded skills can be directly applied to your interests in illustration and painting. Supplies needed for this course for approximately $25 or less. A supply list is available.Tom Paul Fox • $70

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Community Education Courses Summer 2020ARTS & CRAFTS (con’t)PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS: INTRODUCTIONSU20-102 • Tue, 6/9 to 7/14/202:30 - 5 pm • Online This painting class is designed for beginner to intermediate students. Exercises will introduce students to the following principles: mixing colors, application of the 9-Tone Value Scale, choosing the correct brushes, application of the media, compositional theory, and good work habits. The instructor will paint each exercise along with the class. This is not a drawing class. Students will be shown how to capture the subject by tracing and transferring the image onto their chosen platform. See examples of Ken’s work on display at: https://sites.google.com/site/kenottingerteaching/. Be prepared to work on the first day of class. Supply list available. Please register at least one week prior to start date to receive your painting exercises.Ken Ottinger • $125

TREASURE BOOKSSU20-103 • Wed & Thu, 6/24 & 6/25/209:30 am - 12:30 pm • Online Join me in my online class where you will learn how to create a fun book out of one old hardcover book and some random papers. A core supply kit is included in tuition and will be mailed to each student, but start collecting papers of all kinds: junk mail, envelopes, copy paper, scrapbook paper, maps, graph paper, book pages, magazine pages, whatever you have around the house and/or decorate a few blank pages with some watercolor paints, crayons, markers, etc. Please register at least one week prior to start date to receive your supply kit.Kat Kirby • $80

BUSINESSSTARRING IN YOUR BUSINESS VIDEOSSU20-104 • Thu, 6/18/206 - 9 pm • Online Camera shy? Not anymore! Get hands on practice and tons of practical tips for how to not embarrass yourself on video. In this interactive workshop, students will learn to be calm, confident and relaxed on video; know what to say and how to remember it when the lights are on you; and learn how equipment and video techniques effect how you are perceived by your viewer. Jenn will coach you live, on camera! Receive a Before and After of yourself on camera. Optional purchase from instructor: The Social Video Rockstar Starter Kit for $29.Jenn Flaa • $60

USING VIDEO FOR YOUR BUSINESSSU20-105 • Thu, 6/11/207 - 8:30 pm • Online Video is everywhere! Learn how you can use video to market your business or make money selling information. Video is not expensive anymore. It’s time to demystify video so you can be an influencer, vlogger, marketer or content expert. This demonstration class will cover the 3 ways you can use video in your business; 5 different types of video; tools you can use to make professional quality videos; and the costs and time. Also available is the companion, interactive workshop: “Starring in Your Business Videos”.Jenn Flaa • $50

DANCECLASSIC BELLYDANCESU20-106 • Mon, 6/1 to 7/6/205:30 - 6:30 pm • Online Indulge yourself with the heart pounding rhythms of the Middle East. Learn basic bellydance steps which will be strung together to form a fun choreography or combination influenced by Turkish, Egyptian and Greek bellydance. This course is designed for new students as well as those wanting a bellydance refresher. Students will learn basic techniques such as isolations, shimmies and traveling steps. Strengthen your core and gain grace as you flow from one move to the next. Students will also be introduced to a brief history of bellydance and Middle Eastern Rhythms. No dance experience necessary!Ustadza Azra • $75

FINANCE & RETIREMENT($) Yavapai College endorses the educational value represented by these courses to the members of the community. Each course is a no-obligation opportunity for attendee(s) to receive information about personal legal and/or financial concerns. The college does not recommend or endorse any of the products or services that may be offered to attendee(s) should the attendee(s) decide to become a client of the instructor or the instructor’s firm as a result of attending a course.

FUN-DAMENTALS OF INVESTING FOR RETIREESSU20-107 • Thu, 6/11 to 6/25/201 - 3 pm • Online This fun class will help you become more confident making financial decisions. The easy-to-grasp format of this class provides a broad knowledge of investments preferred by investors approaching or already in retirement. Learn about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities and more. Topics include recognizing risk, smart IRA strategies, avoiding common investment mistakes, and simple risk reducing strategies that anyone can use. Bring your questions. No investments will be offered or promoted.Will Hepburn • $45

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Community Education Courses Summer 2020FINANCE & RETIREMENT (con’t)($) Yavapai College endorses the educational value represented by these courses to the members of the community. Each course is a no-obligation opportunity for attendee(s) to receive information about personal legal and/or financial concerns. The college does not recommend or endorse any of the products or services that may be offered to attendee(s) should the attendee(s) decide to become a client of the instructor or the instructor’s firm as a result of attending a course.

KEEP IT SIMPLE: AN INTRODUCTION TO INVESTINGSU20-108 • Wed, 6/10 to 6/24/2012:30 - 2:30 pm • Online Do you understand the difference between an exchange-traded fund and a mutual fund? How about a municipal bond or how annuities work? Investing doesn’t have to be complicated. With so many options, research, and analysis available to today’s investors, making good decisions can seem overwhelming. Gain a working glossary to understand the world of investing. Learn a basic structure to assist in deductive decisions, and a fundamental framework to discuss the global marketplace. There will be time to learn about some of the pitfalls in financial planning and shared tips and insights on working with attorneys, accountants and advisors.John L. Farmer • $45

PLANNING FOR A RECESSIONSU20-109 • Wed, 6/10 to 6/24/203 - 5 pm • Online We all know it is coming we just don’t know when. Are you positioned to benefit from a recession, or will you be harmed? This class will examine the history of recessions in the United States, underlying causes and average length. Learners will explore topics like allocating assets to be prepared, defining timeframes, clearly understanding downside risk potential, draw up contingencies and action plans for different scenarios, and define trigger points.John L. Farmer • $45

SOCIAL SECURITY & RETIREMENTSU20-110 • Thu, 6/25/206 - 9 pm • Online Come learn what you need to know about social security and retirement income planning. In this class we will discuss how your social security benefit is calculated, the taxation of your benefit, and discuss methods to calculate when you should claim your benefit. This class will help you understand the risks you face in retirement and help you create a strategy to mitigate those risks. Over 70% of Americans receiving social security today depend on it for half of their income. Filing at the wrong time for your benefits could cost you thousands of dollars of income. Planning for retirement can be complicated and knowing when to take your social security benefit can be one of the most important decisions in retirement. Come join us to learn ways to maximize your social security benefits and retirement income.Jonathan Zweifel • $55

THE CHANGING WORLD OF RETIREMENT PLANNINGSU20-111 • Tue, 6/9 & 6/16/206 - 9 pm • Online This course is for those developing a retirement plan, nearing retirement or those that have retired. Regardless of your stage in the process, you will learn updated strategies that will help you build and preserve wealth in volatile times. Above all, this course is designed to help you assess your current financial position, layout a personalized roadmap, and achieve your retirement goals. Topics include Tax Rate Risk, Retirement Distribution Planning, Estate Planning, Maximizing Social Security, Retirement Distribution Pitfalls, Mitigating Market Loss, and Long-Term Care Planning.Chris Wright • $45

WHEN CAN I RETIRE?SU20-112 • Thu, 6/11/206 - 9 pm • Online Do you worry about having enough money to retire? This course will change your understanding of investments and how to manage your retirement savings. Learn how to minimize taxation on your social security benefits, when to start taking distributions from your IRA and 401k and how to create an income from your retirement savings. Longevity, inflation and rising healthcare expenses require a distribution strategy that creates rising income for 25+ years. If you are close to retirement or already retired, join us to increase your knowledge and understanding of retirement income planning.Jonathan Zweifel • $55

HEALTH & WELLNESSCHAKRA YOGASU20-113 • Thu, 6/4 to 7/23/2010 - 11:30 am • Online Enjoy these rich, all-level yoga classes which combine meditation, movement, mudras and breathwork. Discover more about yourself in the privacy of your own home, yet within the community of an online group learning platform. Each week’s class will be focused around a different chakra, eventually moving through all 7 Energy Centers (Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, 3rd Eye, Crown). Come into better well-being by practicing self-care through the healing art of yoga. Have a yoga mat and a smile! (No class 7/2.)Elissa Abbott • $90

INTRO TO AYURVEDASU20-114 • Wed, 6/3 to 7/22/2010 - 11 am • Online This class will introduce students to the ancient Science of ‘Life’ or ‘Longevity’, and how it continues to be profoundly applicable to modern times. Class will include History, 5 element theory, Doshas, Prakriti (individual constitution) and Vrikriti (imbalances). Students will learn how this applies to the seasons, our everyday lifestyle habits, our diet and routines, and they will learn practical useful tools to balance and optimize their health and well-being. (No class 7/1.)Kelly Grey • $105

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Community Education Courses Summer 2020HEALTH & WELLNESS (con’t)LAW OF ATTRACTION 101SU20-115 • Thu, 6/4 to 7/16/205:30 - 7:30 pm • Online Referencing the Abraham Hicks book “Ask and It Is Given” and related videos, the facilitator will explore the Law of Attraction. Students will learn how all areas of life are influenced by Universal Laws, and that by working with these laws, we create a happier, more fulfilling life. Each session will include exercises designed to apply the Law of Attraction, starting with the Emotional Guidance Scale. How do engineers build machinery or structures? They apply the Laws of Physics. How do we bring our thoughts, words and actions into alignment with our life’s purpose? By applying the Law of Attraction! Purchase book, “Ask and It Is Given” by Esther and Jerry Hicks prior to first class. (No class 7/2.)DeeDee Freeman • $95

HISTORYA WAR OF PASSIONSU20-116 • Tue & Thu, 6/9 to 7/23/209 - 11 am • OnlineThis class is an in-depth study of the men, women, and children that fought in one of the twentieth centuries most misunderstood conflicts that changed the world as we know it. The class will look into the politics and battles of the Spanish Civil War, a War of Passion. (No class 6/30 and 7/2)Ronald Mayer • $140

LANGUAGEFRENCH: BEGINNINGSU20-117 • Mon, 6/1 to 7/6/202 - 4 pm • OnlineLearn about the rich culture of France while also learning the basics of the language. You will learn the foundations of French for basic conversational skills.Kelsey Rasmuson • $95

FRENCH LITERATURESU20-118 • Wed, 6/17 to 7/8/202 - 4 pm • OnlineStudents will explore classic French literature while also practicing the French language. This course will use classic works as a base to discussion. During Summer 2020 session, students will read Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s Le Petit Prince (The Little Prince). A story about a pilot stranded in the desert who meets a little prince. Although this looks like a children’s book, adults will appreciate its lessons. Students will purchase the book, Le Petit Prince, the French addition. Available on Amazon for $10. Teacher could order books with student reimbursement if needed.Kelsey Rasmuson • $80

MUSICBEGINNING GUITARSU20-120 • Wed, 6/3 to 7/22/206 - 7 pm • OnlineInterested in playing a guitar? Remove the fear of learning to play the guitar. In this class, you don’t have to keep up with anyone! You can learn melodies, chords and theory - at your own pace! This is not a “let’s all play together” class, so there is no stress to keep up with one another. Anyone who wants to play guitar, improve their skill and ability, or expand their music styles will benefit from this course! Be ready to have some serious fun with creativity and the ability to play some popular songs! Students must have their own guitar. All music handouts are included in tuition. (No class 7/1.)Adam Speth • $75

NATUREWEATHER AND CLIMATESU20-121 • Thu, 6/11 to 7/23/2011 am - 12:30 pm • OnlineDo you think you can forecast the weather better than your local TV meteorologist can? Put your knowledge to the test as we explore the fundamental atmospheric behaviors that shape our daily weather. We will study the major weather systems that influence our climate, as well as explore extreme weather phenomenon such as Arizona monsoons, hurricanes, tornadoes, and blizzards. We will assess current climatic trends and put them in the context of the current global climatic warming cycle. (No class 7/2.)Alan Delman • $80

PHILOSOPHY & SPIRITUALITYINTUITIVE TAROT READING 101SU20-119 • Wed, 6/3 to 7/15/205:30 - 7:30 pm • OnlineHave you ever wondered how Tarot Cards work, what the symbols represent or how to use the myriad of card spreads? Our subconscious mind speaks in the symbols and metaphor contained in the cards, and the card spreads organize the bits of information into a story. Reading the Tarot intuitively rather than memorizing the official meanings helps develop your innate psychic abilities. The Tarot is a powerful divination tool if you relax and trust your inner voice. Each week we will explore an aspect of the Tarot, do readings and a guided meditation to discover the cards’ deeper, intuitive meaning. Purchase “21 Ways to Read a Tarot Card” by Mary Greer prior to first class. (No class 7/1.)DeeDee Freeman • $95

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Community Education Courses Summer 2020PHILOSOPHY & SPIRITUALITY (con’t)WISE WOMEN GATHERINGSU20-122 • Thu, 6/4 to 7/23/2010 am - 12 pm • Online Do you sometimes wonder why am I here? What’s the purpose? Come join us in a light-hearted discussion about life changing lessons that will enrich your years and speak to your soul. The discussion will be guided by a best selling book to be announced when you register. We look forward to having you with us to explore women’s wisdom in a comfortable and safe environment. You will enjoy this experience!Deni Harris • $110

WRITING & PUBLISHINGWRITE YOUR BOOK AND GET IT PUBLISHED NOW!SU20-123 • Wed & Thu, 7/8 to 7/16/209:30 – 11 am • Online You have the dream of writing and publishing your book. Here is the kick start needed. Your idea might be a novel, children’s book, biography, family history, or how-to. You will start writing with confidence immediately and will learn the keys of story creation along with tips to improve your writing generally. In addition, you will learn it can be easy and cheap to get your book “in print” as an independent publisher. You will get the information to make your book a reality. The class is taught by successful Indie author/illustrator, Tom Paul Fox. Join us for this creative journey!Tom Paul Fox • $70

for the non-credit community!CREDIT COURSES The summer non-credit companion,

online courses will run for the full 8 weeks. For more information on YC companion courses and to register, please visit www.yc.edu/commed.

BASIC TAX PLANNINGYC-001 • Online, 6/1 to 7/23/20Techniques of federal individual, partnership and corporation income tax preparation. Emphasis on tax return preparation, with review of individual income tax law and applications of that law to tax return forms.Annette Davis • $273

ADVANCED TAX PLANNING AND PREPYC-002 • Online, 6/1 to 7/23/20Advanced study in individual, corporate, and partnership taxation.Annette Davis • $273

CANINE SPORT ACTIVITIESYC-003 • Online, 6/1 to 7/23/20Introduction to sport activities for canines such as agility, earth dog, fly ball, herding, obedience, rally, splash dog and tracking. Emphasis on rules and regulations for competition, health related issues, breeds and mixes best suited for selective sports, and local availability of canine sports. Includes preparatory handling skills and practice for sport dog activities. Field trips required.Andrea Lloyd • $232

INTRODUCTORY EQUINE SCIENCEYC-004 • Online, 6/1 to 7/23/20Introduction to horses as they relate to humans including history and development, adaptation, basic anatomy, types and classes, breeds, and horsemanship.Gary Gang • $464

SUMMER HORTICULTUREYC-005 • Online, 6/1 to 7/22/20Implementation and maintenance of environmentally responsible crops in the food producing industry. Emphasis on market scheduling, soil preparation, hydroponics, sowing and irrigation techniques. Students develop and implement the crop production schedule.Justin Brereton • $232

DRAWING IYC-006 • Mon-Thu, 6/1 to 7/23/209:30:00 AM 12:15:00 PMPerspective and visual perception studied as related to developing artistic visual growth in perceiving our environment. Emphasis on analysis of objects and their compositional placement within pictorial construction. Application of design principles. Drawing supplies needed.Bryan Robertson • $315

OIL/ACRYLIC PAINTING IYC-007 • Mon-Thu, 6/1 to 7/23/209:30 am - 12:15 pm, Meets on WebLiveStudy and experiment with painting techniques employed by modern and old masters. Emphasis is on personal creativity and uniqueness of expression. We apply design principles and focus on fundamentals including canvas stretching and preparation. Painting supplies needed.Dana Cohn • $315

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YC Companion Courses Come & ExploreAMERICAN LITERATURE 1865 TO PRESENTYC-008 • Online, 6/1 to 7/23/20Exploration of major artistic, historical, philosophical, cultural and gender issues represented in selected works from the Civil War to the present.Laura Cline • $273

INTRODUCTION TO LITERATUREYC-009 • Online, 6/1 to 7/23/20Introduction to close reading and writing about a variety of works of literature from different genres.Nicole Dean • $273

TECHNICAL WRITINGYC-010 • Online, 6/1 to 7/23/20Practical writing for the world of work, from business correspondence to technical reports.Tina Luffman • $273

WOMEN IN LITERATUREYC-011 • Online, 6/1 to 7/23/20Survey of women in literature from ancient Greece to present with emphasis on images of female protagonists as portrayed by male and female authors.Karen Palmer • $273

SCIENCE, CULTURE AND TECHNOLOGYYC-012 • Online, 6/1 to 7/23/20Explores the relationships between scientific innovation, new technologies, and human values with a focus on contemporary ethical and social concerns posed by developments in modern science.Andrew Winters • $273

INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHYYC-013 • Online, 6/1 to 7/23/20Amber George • $273YC-014 • Online, 6/1 to 7/23/20Kelvin Borcoman • $273Introduction to questions in the major areas of philosophy, including the nature of reality, knowledge, values, and argumentation. Some questions may include: What is a person? What is the mind? Is there an afterlife? Do we have souls? How do you know that your beliefs are true? Does God exist? How can you determine the right way to live? What is the right way to argue? What is happiness? What is the meaning of life? Includes the history and topics of philosophy, critical thinking and the intellectual tools to study these topics in greater depth.

ASIAN MYSTICISMYC-015 • Online, 6/1 to 7/23/20Fundamental theories of Indian, Chinese, and Japanese metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics. Exploration of the mystical traditions and spiritual practices of yoga and meditation in the Asian traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism.Andrew Winters • $273

WORLD RELIGIONSYC-016 • Online, 6/1 to 7/23/20Introduces the history of religious traditions of the world, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and others. Essential features of each tradition and how different religions have responded to basic human needs, including the cultural contexts in which they developed.Suzanne Waldenberger • $273

BEGINNING SPANISH IYC-017 • Tue & Thu, 06/02/20 7/23/203 – 5 pm, Meets on WebLiveThis YC Companion course is the perfect beginning Spanish class to get your feet wet with the language. Whether you have never had any Spanish before or whether you have some experience but would now like to get more serious and really improve, this is the right course for you. The class focuses heavily on improving speaking and listening skills in Spanish. Give Spanish a try! Textbook is written by instructor and is included in tuition.Jared Reynolds • $364

BEGINNING SPANISH IIYC-018 • Mon & Wed, 06/01/20 7/22/208 – 9 am, Meets on WebLiveThis YC Companion course continues your beginning Spanish development by analyzing the past tenses in Spanish. This course will prepare you for traveling in Spanish speaking coutnries and interacting with native Spanish speakers. You will come out of this course speaking Spanish! Heavy focus on listening comprehension, cultural fluency, and Spanish speaking skills. Textbook is written by instructor and is included in tuition.Curtis Kleinman • $364

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