Prescott Community Center

This class explores essential elements and principles of art—such as perspective, proportion, texture, color theory, shapes, forms, and lines—and how they contribute to artistic creation. Through engaging projects, students will complete and take home a unique artwork at the end of each class. Lessons are thoughtfully designed to encourage exploration with a variety of materials, including markers, pastels, colored pencils, and black-and-white shading tools. The class is perfect for both beginners and advanced students, offering step-by-step guidance to build foundational skills while leaving plenty of room for creativity and personal expression. Weekly Activities: Charcoal: Eye or Lips Chalk Pastel: Ship Pen: Portrait Sharpie: Zebra Oil Pastels: Landscape or Flame Watercolor: Bookmarks or Cherries Color Pencil: Peacock or Tiger Color Pencil and Markers: Hedgehog All materials will be provided. 6-Week Class $150 | Material fee $8 5-Week Class $125 | Material fee $8

Calling all makers! Bring your craft — knitting, painting, embroidery, jewelry, papercrafts, or whatever you love — and spend time creating with others. This is your time to relax, connect, and be inspired. Come craft, chat, and have fun! There is no instructor for this Open Studio Program.

Learn the basics of knitting in this fun and welcoming class designed just for beginners! Students will get hands-on experience with essential techniques, including casting on and mastering the basic knit stitch. Once they’ve built confidence with the fundamentals, they'll choose a simple, rewarding project—either a cozy scarf or a mini blanket for a favorite stuffed animal. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and creativity! Class $120 | Material fee $6 The instructor will provide the class materials. **Parent/Guardian is NOT required to stay for this program.**

Learn the basics of watercolor painting in this beginner class. No experience necessary. This course will focus on getting comfortable with watercolor techniques and enjoying the process of painting. The basics of color mixing, value, composition and use of materials and tools will be covered. Through guided instruction and a step by step guided demonstration process, together we’ll paint simple landscape subjects. This will allow you to learn this wonderful medium in a fun and supportive environment. A material list will be supplied prior to the start of class. Materials are not included in the course registration fee. Here's what they are saying about Beth's Beginner Watercolor Painting Class: "Beth was a great teacher! I felt as though I learned a lot from her." "The instructor. So helpful and observant. Constant instruction always there to help." "Beth was very supportive and encouraging. Her progression of skills was great for a beginner. I appreciated that she gave suggestions for things to work on outside of class." "The class size was small enough that everyone was able to get adequate instruction and ask questions. I am so satisfied with the class I took I have registered for the following class." "Small class. Beth is very knowledgeable and her directions were easy to follow." "Beth did a wonderful job demonstrating the water color basics I wanted in a beginning class! She was so patient and encouraging to all the class and very helpful giving tips to everyone as we worked on our various paintings and skills. It was a fun group of ladies also." "Very friendly instructor and classmates. Also instructor was supportive and encouraging to everyone." "Beth is very patient and thoughtful. She works to ensure all students are successful and that they enjoy the class!" "She really makes this art form accessible to beginners yet never simplifies to the point of boring. Very enjoyable!" "Easy to follow. Enjoyed the comradery with both students and instructor." "Beth is a natural. I have some special needs and she accommodated them. I never felt rushed. She was understanding of my need to ask for repeating questions. I completed 3 passable paintings with her direction and critique." "Beth was a wonderful instructor! Our beginner watercolor class was welcoming, fun, and easy to follow. Beth provided excellent guidance with step by step instructions allowing us as beginners to learn basic watercolor techniques. Beth also gave great suggestions for homework and independent practice. I am looking forward to taking another watercolor workshop with Beth this summer!" "Beth’s logical, methodical, and artistic approach to teaching us beginners! She makes watercolor painting accessible for everyone and yet doesn’t oversimplify. Just right!"

Yoga practice begins with attention to the body and breath and is intended for everyone as part of a healthy lifestyle. We will practice a gentle Hatha based yoga that uses a combination of foundational yoga poses with the longer holds of Yin yoga, all with a focus on alignment, body awareness and breath practices. The pace is slower to allow for questions, individual assists and meditation practices within each class.

Bird watching is a wonderful hobby that lets you enjoy the beauty of flying friends. It can, however, be challenging for both beginners and experienced birders. In this program, you will learn to use Merlin to identify birds by their sounds and explore local species through eBird. The instructor will share ways to recognize bird calls and improve your listening skills. We will then discuss bird migration patterns and find the local birding hotspots of the season. If the weather permits, we can step outside to apply what we learn immediately. Please download the eBird and Merlin apps on your phone before the class if you plan to use them. This program is suitable for anyone who wants to know more about birding. Coffee and light refreshment will be available for the talk.

This class is an introductory course focused on Italian conversation. We will explore various topics, including Italian culture, geography, pronunciation, and grammar, all while having fun in an interactive environment. The class provides the community with an opportunity to learn basic Italian conversation skills and become comfortable interacting with Italians during various activities when visiting Italy. Instructor Alessandro looks forward to sharing this experience with you. The instructor will email attendees the materials before each class. Attendees may view the materials on their devices or print them out themselves.