Whether you're traveling somewhere exotic this summer or enjoying all Arizona offers, learn how the 10 Commandments of Smartphone Photography along with other tips and tricks will elevate your photos into captivating stories. Your class experience will include demonstrations and hands-on techniques to frame scenes and convey emotion.
Discover how guardian angels communicate, the signs they send, and how their guidance can bring clarity, comfort, and empowerment to your life. Sallyann, a gifted clairvoyant and energy healer, will share her wisdom and experiences, offering inspiration and practical ways to connect with divine support.
Let's paint some potted cacti for fun! Instruction is for beginners, but everyone is welcome. Complete an 8x10 canvas and learn tips, tricks, and shortcuts from award-winning artist Beth Zink.
Ever wonder if your high-end lipstick is made in the same lab as your drugstore favorite? A makeup pro shares beauty truths, product tips, and how to shop smarter.
Learn how to live in the quantum, where all possibilities exist. We are far more powerful than we have been led to believe, and we all have the ability to create what we want in our lives. The challenge, however, is to figure out -- or "remember" -- how to do that. Learn tools and exercises to get you there from a certified hypnotherapist and civil engineer.
Medicare can be confusing—but not anymore. Get a clear, simple breakdown of your options and what matters most for your health care.
Discover how understanding emotions—your own and others'—can improve relationships, reduce stress, and boost everyday confidence. Learn simple tools to help you stay calm, clear, and connected.
Experience more energy, better balance, better sleep, less stress, and LESS PAIN with Reiki energy and sound healing -- led by Sallyann, a 7th generation Reiki Master from Dr. Usui.
Step back in time with a live demo of 19th-century photography. Discover how portraits were once made—using glass, silver, and a little bit of magic.
Bridge the language gap with simple Spanish phrases that help you communicate more clearly with the people who help keep your home running smoothly. ¡Muy divertido!
Using oil paints on canvas, you'll learn tips to capture the sweet and gentle nature of wild burros through the layering of color and brush strokes for creating realistic fur. You will also learn about the materials, brush styles, paint mixing, palette layouts and composition and values.
Sing. Act. Dance. Perform. Broadway Musical Favorites! Our Signature Program Desert Foothills Theater is setting the stage for some summertime fun! DFT's summer camp provides unique and accessible experiential learning in theatre and performing arts. The program features age-appropriate activities around acting, dance, voice, music, and movement. Add to that arts & crafts, a dance party, and a bunch of new friends, and this camp will make it a summer to remember!
Learn how to live in the quantum, where all possibilities exist. We are far more powerful than we have been led to believe, and we all have the ability to create what we want in our lives. The challenge, however, is to figure out -- or "remember" -- how to do that. Learn tools and exercises to get you there from a certified hypnotherapist and civil engineer.
Frequent flyer and loyalty programs are everywhere, and learning how to earn and utilize points strategically can save you thousands of dollars -- especially on travel. In this 3-part series, you'll learn everything you need to know to be a savvy points consumer including tips & tricks about traveling for nearly free whenever you can. We'll be giving away prizes and sweet treats too!
In four (4) Tuesday morning classes, Larry Charles -- a nationally-recognized, exhibiting artist and expert instructor -- will help you improve your drawing skills. Learn techniques for capturing more realistic scenes of your travels, family, and the world around you including how to achieve better proportions, realistic shading, and lifelike sketches.
Beginners welcome! With step-by-step guidance, learn how to reveal the hidden glow of breathtaking desert sunsets using color layering and brush strokes. Also learn about materials, brush styles, paint mixing, palette layouts, composition, and values. Bring your favorite drink and snack for a relaxing session, and leave with a captivating piece of art for your home or to give as a gift.
Experience more energy, better balance, better sleep, less stress, and LESS PAIN with Reiki energy and sound healing -- led by Sallyann, a 7th generation Reiki Master from Dr. Usui.
Don’t let heat, humidity, or long days ruin your flawless face! Join celebrity makeup artist (and local favorite!) Charlie Green—fresh off her win as Best Makeup Artist of Our Valley 2025—for a lively lecture packed with pro tips to keep your makeup fresh and meltdown-proof.
Scammers are getting smarter-but so can you. Bring your lunch and learn how to recognize the red flags of Medicare fraud, protect your personal information, and avoid the 10 most common traps. Whether you are on Medicare or helping someone who is, this session will give you the tools to stay one step ahead.
Learn how to live in the quantum, where all possibilities exist. We are far more powerful than we have been led to believe, and we all have the ability to create what we want in our lives. The challenge, however, is to figure out -- or "remember" -- how to do that. Learn tools and exercises to get you there from a certified hypnotherapist and civil engineer.
In just 4 sessions, feel confident speaking and understanding basic sentences and phrases in Spanish with friends, neighbors, co-workers, and home services workers. This will be a fun and interactive class. No prior Spanish knowledge required.
James K Polk, the 11th President of the United States, was an Andrew Jackson protégé, and the leader of Jackson’s Democratic Party. Polk waged war with Mexico that resulted in the securing of the entire Southwestern United States, he annexed the Oregon Territory, and the assimilation of the Republic of Texas into the Union -- all in one four-year term. He also built the Independent Treasury, separating the US Treasury Department from the Central Bank. But Polk was a Southerner, and like his predecessors and successors, made little progress on the issue of slavery. We will examine the remarkable successes of James K Polk, and how he changed America during his short tenure.
Beginners welcomed! With step-by-step guidance, learn how to paint breathtaking cactus flowers from nationally exhibiting and published artist Beth Zink. Pick your flowers from several choices to complete an 8x10 canvas masterpiece that will be ready for framing.
Looking for a creative way to unwind? In this free 1 hour workshop, you will be guided step by step through simple tangle patterns that produce a beautiful and calming piece of artwork. This hour is artistic and meditative-no prior experience is needed. We will explore precision without pressure and focus without stress.
Create either a panel for an LED stand or a lantern with fairy lights. Work with pre-cut blank panels of fusible glass, and materials such as stringers, vitrigraph, frit (crushed glass), and murrine -- plus a variety of colorful sheet glass to adorn your panels. Items will be available for pickup within two weeks after kilning.
This 4-session class is designed as an introduction for beginners but can also be taken repeatedly as an enjoyable hour of beneficial exercise where students have reported improvement in balance, flexibility, and posture. Warm-up includes breathing and stretching prior to the Tai Chi movements.
Create one-of-a-kind, captivating glass dragonflies to add an enchanted sparkle to your garden -- or to give as a gift. Combine various glass elements together, including frit ground glass, pebbles of glass, and stringers. No glass cutting skills required. Each student will make one large and one small dragonfly.
In four (4) Monday afternoon classes, Sandi Carll from our Signature Program Desert Foothills Theater will host an engaging and lively improv class. Participants will actively participate in fun and easy improv games designed to improve cognitive ability, foster brain health, and broaden creative expression.
In four (4) Tuesday morning classes, Larry Charles -- a nationally-recognized, exhibiting artist and expert instructor -- will help you learn the secrets of doing quick, lifelike watercolor illustrations of the world around you. Topics include color mixing, shading, realism techniques, and tonal values. Ideal for both beginners and watercolor artists who want a higher level of image impact.
Planning a big trip -- especially internationally? Learn why travel insurance is an important investment and how it works. Learn tips to save money AND protect your trip. You’ll have time to ask questions and hear about travel stories from other people. And there will be prizes to give away and treats to eat!
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