Offerings

Are you interested in going 'on-air'? In this hands-on course, learn the fundamentals of radio programming, including running the mixer and mics, planning for music/talk shows, and developing your own style. All students must attend the first lecture session on Saturday from 9:00 am -11:30 am, followed by a studio session at KPOV.

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This course contains no sessions at this time.

Using a mixture of lecture and hands-on application, your expert instructor will guide you through the importance of using scale and design before building, foundation basics, the components of a typical wall framing system, framing and truss layout, and roof system basics. You'll learn how to safely use construction tools and tricks of the trade for basic construction for homeowners. Great for students who want to learn about home/project-based construction. Tools provided. Students will need to provide their own construction-appropriate gloves.            

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April 20-27, 2024 | 8:00am-2:00pm PDT | Redmond

Take the confusion and risk out of DIY electrical projects. Learn safe and code-compliant electrical skills from your expert instructor. In this hands-on workshop, participants will be sizing circuits, troubleshooting, learning to change breakers, and sizing wire and wiring basic circuits with lights, outlets, 3-way switches, and more!

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May 18-25, 2024 | 9:00am-1:00pm PDT | Redmond

This exploratory workshop introduces participants to the world of alternative photo processes focusing on cyanotypes. Cyanotypes use the sun to create images on paper that can be toned with plants to create a host of different colors. Students will learn how to create cyanotypes with photograms and/or digital negatives and then use various plants to tone their creations.

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | 10:00am-3:00pm PDT | Bend

In the world of golf, so much emphasis is placed on your score, but are you truly enjoying the game of golf? Do a couple of bad shots ruin your day? Do you define your golf identity by your score or handicap? If so, this is the course for you. This course will help you improve your golf score by learning to enjoy the game more. The day takes place in a classroom setting. You will learn techniques to lose attachment to your score, play in the present moment, and become your own mental and emotional caddy on the course. On the second day, we will be on the golf course, putting what you learned into practice. Stop stressing over shots, and enhance your enjoyment of the game and course while improving your score. Students will be responsible for self-transporting to Widgi Creek Golf Club. Tuition includes all golf fees and balls. Please plan to bring clubs.

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May 10-11, 2024 | 5:00pm-7:00pm PDT | Bend

Are you interested in starting a medicinal herb garden or adding herbs to your current garden? This is the class for you! Central Oregon is a challenging growing environment, but many medicinal herbs thrive here. This class will explore medicinal garden designs, propagation techniques, and herbs that thrive in this region. We will also talk about individual herbs and their uses. This class will include a field trip to see the plants up close and explore their growing requirements. Join us and learn all about how you can grow your own medicinal herbs at home! Students are responsible for transportation to the field session.

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June 12-15, 2024 | 5:00pm-7:00pm PDT | Bend

Join professional whiskey distiller Rick Molitor at New Basin Distilling Company in Madras, Oregon to learn about the making of whiskey. This class will explore different types of grain, the milling, mashing, fermenting, distilling, and aging of whiskey. This is a hands-on class where participants will be helping with each step of the process and learn how to legally distill whiskey. Class includes lunch and the tasting of various types of whiskey. Participants will also leave with a whiskey tasting glass, distilling and tasting guidebook, 1-liter oak barrel, and 2 - 750ml of unaged whiskey to age and enjoy at home. Participants must be 21 years of age or older and show ID.

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Sunday, May 19, 2024 | 1:00pm-6:00pm PDT | Madras

Have you been curious about using medicinal herbs but didn't know where to start? This class is not just about theory; it's about practicality. It's designed to provide an overview of simple herbal remedies to address your and your family's minor illnesses. During the class, we will cover which herbs to use and demonstrate medicine-making techniques for getting the most out of your medicine. This class will teach making infusions, decoctions, tinctures, liniments, salves, and syrups. Come ready to have some fun with herbs and leave with the confidence to use them effectively.

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Tuesday, August 13, 2024 | 3:30pm-6:00pm PDT | Bend

Have you ever thought about lichens? You've probably seen these unusual life forms growing on trees, rocks, even buildings. But what is a lichen, and what makes it so incredible? Join certified Oregon Master Naturalist Rebecca Lexa to learn about lichen biology, the role of lichens in the ecosystem, and some lichens you may see in the Pacific Northwest. You will come away with a new appreciation for these incredible organisms!

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | 6:00pm-7:30pm PDT | Online

Create unique and beautiful Japanese Ikebana floral arrangements using techniques established over centuries. Historical, cultural, and spiritual aspects of the practice accompany hands-on learning. After each meeting, students may take their arrangements home. Students may take the course for personal enrichment or to earn Sogetsu school certification toward a teacher's diploma. Perfect for beginners and those already familiar with Ikebana techniques.

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April 14, 2024 to May 5, 2024 | 1:00pm-3:00pm PDT | Bend

Learn to transform plain living spaces into beautiful and functional rooms. This course will give you the knowledge to design a room floor to ceiling with understanding of color theory, industry trends, special arrangements, floor plans, design ideas, and interior design basics.

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Mushroom foraging is a popular pursuit in the Northwest. Learn where to search for edible mushrooms and how to identify common wild mushrooms and poisonous species. Discover more facts about fungi in your backyard! Please note this class has some crossover material with the general foraging class.

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Thursday, August 1, 2024 | 6:00pm-8:00pm PDT | Online

This course is a great way to get started on your sewing adventure. Bring your machine and owner's manual and learn common features shared by all standard sewing machines, as well as some features specific to your model.

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 5:30pm-7:30pm PDT | Bend
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | 5:30pm-7:30pm PDT | Bend

In this single day, 5-hour class, students will take their sewing skills to the next level and learn how to make removable pillow covers and cushion covers with zippers for outdoor furniture. Students to bring all items as noted in supply list to make 1 square pillow. Instructor will provide necessary materials for practice work for box cushion cover practice. Intermediate level sewing.

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Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 9:00am-2:00pm PDT | Bend

This is a series of classes on five nutrition and health topics, central to reaching a deeper level of health than your average "healthy eating". Learn the basics (and lots of tips!) for choosing and successfully taking quality supplements. Know the 3-4 essential supplements nearly every adult needs, and how to assess if you may need others to meet your health needs. Find out how you can protect your bone health, starting at any age, and slow or stop bone loss without medication. Discover how our national epidemic of chronic, hidden inflammation is deteriorating our digestion, arteries, joints, and so many other aspects of our health, and gather the knowledge to significantly turn this condition around. Finally, learn ways to boost your immunity for short-term needs like travel or recovering faster/better from infection or injury, as well as long-term needs like aging. Signup for all sessions in the series at a discounted rate, or take any of the single sessions.

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April 10, 2024 to June 5, 2024 | 1:30pm-3:00pm PDT | Bend

As we age, our nutrient needs increase dramatically, even as our digestive, circulatory, and immune systems weaken. This can lead to health problems such as decreased stamina, joint discomfort, thinning skin and bones, shingles, and pneumonia. We'll learn the foods, dietary habits, and supplements that can help us stay healthier as we age.

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | 1:30pm-3:00pm PDT | Bend

Osteoporosis is more common in the elderly than ever, in part because we're living so much longer. But you can often stop and even partially reverse bone loss with the right foods and supplements. Discover how to strengthen your bones without medication. Find out how bone medications can weaken your bones even as they lead to better DEXA scan numbers! The World Health Organization and the National Osteoporosis Foundation no longer consider the DEXA scan a reliable indicator of bone fracture risk. We'll review the FRAX test, which is now considered the best test for fracture risk.

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | 1:30pm-3:00pm PDT | Bend

Developing osteoarthritis is common as we age. Most of us who are afflicted find over-the-counter and prescription meds that help and eventually figure out the motions and activities we need to limit to keep from having flares. Then we learn to accept that a certain amount of pain and joint deterioration is inevitable. But what if it isn't? Reducing joint pain and degeneration is brought about mostly by reducing inflammation, which is the biggest cause of ongoing deterioration in joints, whether in the spine or extremities. Chronic inflammation tears down our health and can cause irreversible damage to joints, heart, blood vessels, and brain. We'll take a closer look at key foods that create inflammation, the supplements that can reduce it, and the habits and home remedies such as icing and castor oil packs that can reduce or eliminate arthritis pain quickly and sometimes dramatically. You'll learn the causes, effects, and remedies of chronic inflammation that create the pain of osteoarthritis.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | 1:30pm-3:00pm PDT | Bend

Many Americans suffer from heartburn or other symptoms of GERD but never treat the cause. Both the underlying causes and the medications can lead to multiple long-term health problems, including breakdown of digestion and bone loss. Learn the foods, supplements and habits that can correct the condition and/or help reduce GERD symptoms.

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Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | 1:30pm-3:00pm PDT | Bend

Topics in this beginning techniques class will include tips on which stitch to use, types of needles and when to use them, adjusting tension, and different types of seams for various applications.

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Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 10:00am-2:00pm PDT | Bend