Apr 20 Saturday
Visualizing Scientific Discovery
Work with experienced researchers to illustrate scientific discoveries through digital artwork and visual communication. In a series of online lectures, exercises, and activities, you'll create figures and illustrations for research presentations, publications, and social media posts while developing skills using Adobe Photoshop to reflect your personal style. Exploring how artistic and scientific expression operate synergistically, you'll collaborate with your peers and instructor to support your research with visual aids. After completing this course, you will understand and recognize the elements of effective visual communication to inform your publications and presentations. This non-credit course is designed to help practicing scientists and students from all scientific disciplines improve their communication skills.
Course Modality: This course is offered online with synchronous Zoom office hours.
Course Instructor: Victor Leshyk
Course Dates: Tuesday, January 30 through Friday, May 24 2024
Cost: $499
Course Materials: It is highly recommended that each student purchase a digital drawing tablet.
NAU employees are eligible for a 10% discount! Please contact ContinuingEd@nau.edu for more information.
Registration Deadline: January 31st
For more information, contact: ContinuingEd@nau.edu
Victor O. Leshyk is the Director of Science and Art for the Center for Ecosystem Science and Society at Northern Arizona University. He brings more than two decades of experience as a freelance science artist for major museums, top scientific journals, news outlets, national labs, universities and other educational outreach. His work has featured prominently in both lay-friendly media such as popular science magazines as well as Congressional reports and other formal communications.
Join us at Pay n' Take, your favorite local bar, for a month-long event dedicated to supporting our furry friends at High Country Humane! 🍻 Throughout April, every pour from the community tap will contribute $1 towards High Country Humane's vital programs, including animal rescue, shelter care, medical treatment, and adoption services. Your support will directly benefit homeless pets in our community, providing them with the love, care, and second chances they deserve. 🐶 Sip for a purpose and help us make a difference in the lives of animals in need. Gather your friends, enjoy refreshing drinks, and let's raise our glasses to compassion and community! 🐾💞Together, let's drink to kindness and brighter futures for our furry companions!
Join us for our 27th year! "See your neighbors. Meet your farmers. Know your food." The Prescott Farmers Market takes place Saturdays from 7:30am to 12:00pm at 900 Iron Springs Road (Dignity Health, YRMC Miller Valley lot at Iron Springs/Miller Valley) from April 6, 2024 through October 26, 2024. This market hosts local farmers, ranchers and food and craft vendors each week. Customers can find fresh specialty produce, meat, eggs, bread, baked goods, delicious ready-to-eat foods and more. As a vital part of the economy, the mission of Prescott Farmers Market is to support and expand local agriculture, cultivate a healthy community and increase access to affordable local food. We accept cash, credit, debit and DOUBLE EBT/SNAP benefits and issue coupons for WIC/CSFP! *Pets/support dogs are not allowed at the market. ADA service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are always welcome. For more information visit www.prescottfarmersmarket.org.
Stop by the NACA Oak Creek Overlook Vista for beautiful & authentic Native American crafts! Our Artisans can also be found at the Grand Canyon Tusayan Museum!
The Overlook Vista is open daily from 8 AM to 4 PM, depending on the weather. Crafts that can be found at our Artisans' tables include jewelry, ornaments, pottery, sculptures and much more! Check out the Oak Creek Overlook Facebook and Yelp pages for more info and up-to-date hours.
If you have questions or would like general information, please contact Pearl Tsosie at (928) 526-2968 ext.135 or email her at ptsosie@nacainc.org
Northern AZ Chess Championships is a 5 round Swiss style USCF tournament for ALL AGES !5 scholastic sections and one adult section. Sections may be combined. Registration is $30 by April 19th.To register: https://www.kingregistration.com/register/NAZChampPlease call 928-699-8545 with questions or email: nazchesscenter@gmail.com
Cool Downtown Location * Free Parking * Lots of Rather Cool Stuff * Vintage CD's, Vinyl, and Colthing * Funky Style *
You're not going to want to miss this one....just sayin'
Do you like sauerkraut, kimchi, ginger beer, or chocolate? One thing they all have in common is that they are products of fermentation. Whether you are looking to preserve your garden harvest or learn new ways to make healthy and flavorful food, this workshop is perfect for learning about basic fermentation techniques and the scientific basis behind the process. Join Mike Dechter for a morning of learning, tasting homemade fermented foods, and getting some hands on experience making your very own creation to take home. This class will show you everything you need to know to confidently ferment your own food at home.
Cost: $30/participant or $25/Willow Bend members
Click here to register.
"Bring your best camera and get some amazing behind the scenes photos. With the assistance of zoo staff, we will tour the zoo for a special look at some of the animals we have at the sanctuary.This is an Adult Only Event for individuals 18+. Pre-Registration is required, and space will be extremely limited. Admission $35. You may register on our website under Events or call (928) 778-4242."
Join us for a Prescott Food Tour! A walking tour of downtown, historic Prescott - where we stop and visit several, local small restaurants and food boutiques. The history of Arizona's first, territorial capital as well as Whiskey Row information is discussed. Please visit website for all the details. www.PrescottFoodTour.com
Ceramics education has been integral to the Arts Center since it was founded. The Arts Center has educated and developed so many noteworthy ceramicists over the years that we couldn’t let this year pass without celebrating ceramics contribution to the arts in Arizona as well as the artists who’ve graced Sedona Arts Center’s halls over the years. This invitational will feature notable ceramicists from throughout Arizona and will include artist talks and demonstrations.