Central Oregon Community College

Vinyasa Yoga: Foundations of Flow

This all-levels vinyasa yoga series invites you to explore not just how we move, but why we move. Each class combines mindful physical practice with an introduction to foundational yogic philosophy, offering tools for living with greater awareness, intention and connection.
January 5, 2026 to March 16, 2026, RDM1 108
March 30, 2026 to June 8, 2026, RDM1 108

Redmond Community Choir

Redmond Community Choir provides an opportunity for amateur singers to participate in a fun choral singing experience. This non-auditioned ensemble will learn and perform a wide variety of musical styles and genres, including classical, pop, sacred, jazz and spiritual. The course will culminate with a concert performance at the end of the term. All experience levels are welcome. Bring $25 (cash or check) for a music rental fee to the first class session.
February 23, 2026 to May 17, 2026, RTEC 209

Contractors CCB Test Prep

Contractors must take a 16-hour state-approved course to satisfy the educational requirement for Oregon construction contractor licensing. Take this two-day live class to prepare for the state-mandated test (not included) to become a licensed contractor.
This Test Prep class is offered every six to eight weeks.
February 27-28, 2026, RTEC 138
April 10-11, 2026, RTEC 138

Plan Your Vegetable Garden!

Growing veggies in Central Oregon isn't always easy! Before the warm weather pulls you outside to start planting, join longtime Bend resident and seasoned gardener, Kathy Gault, for some local know-how. Learn what makes our region unique: climate, soil, short growing season and watering and how to work with it, not against it. Kathy will share her favorite crop varieties that actually thrive here and tips for stretching your season with cold-hardy plants. It's never too early to start dreaming (and planning) for your best garden yet!.
Saturday, March 7, 2026, RDM3 305

DIY: Construction Framing Basics Made Easy

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.��
March 7-8, 2026, RTEC 123
May 16-17, 2026, RTEC 123

Starting Your Business in Central Oregon, in Spanish: Comenzando tu Negocio

Este curso est� dise�ado para ayudar a las personas a entender los conceptos b�sicos para iniciar su propio negocio. La clase cubre regulaciones estatales y locales, definici�n de su idea, definici�n de su mercado, necesidades de flujo de efectivo, opciones de pr�stamos, desarrollo de planes de negocio y evaluaci�n de su idea.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, RTEC 136
Saturday, June 13, 2026, RTEC 136

Metal Tooling with Copper and Brass

Discover how fun and easy it is to turn metal into art! In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to emboss designs into copper and brass using simple tools and techniques. Create two unique pieces, one in each metal, and explore how texture, depth and shine bring your designs to life. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own design idea if inspiration strikes!
Friday, March 13, 2026, RDM1 105

Pesticide Applicator: Herbicide Ornamental and Turf Exam Review

Prepare for the Department of Agriculture pesticide certification exam in the Ornamental and Turf: Herbicide category. Prerequisite: Pesticide Applicator Laws & Safety course or license.
Friday, March 13, 2026, RDM3 305

Pesticide Applicator: Herbicide Ornamental and Turf Recertification Credits, Part 2

This course covers the use of herbicides in the establishment and maintenance of ornamental plants and turf for currently licensed applicators looking to earn four recertification credits. Parts 1 and 2 cover different topics. Part 2 includes review of application equipment, calibration and application calculations, and label comprehension.
Friday, March 13, 2026, RDM3 305

Pesticide Applicator: Herbicide Ornamental and Turf Recertification Credits, Part 1

This course covers the use of herbicides in the establishment and maintenance of ornamental plants and turf for currently licensed applicators looking to earn four recertification credits. Parts 1 and 2 cover different content. Part 1 includes review of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), weed biology & identification, and herbicide classifications, modes of action, and selectivity.
Friday, March 13, 2026, RDM3 305

Tax Reform:�Manage Your Finances Under the New Tax Law

Learn the details of recent Tax Law changes and how it may affect your personal tax situation. Discussion will include tax optimization strategies for gifting, Social Security, HSA's, estate planning and investments, including Roth conversions.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, RDM3 306

Watercolor Simplified 2

Discover more watercolor techniques in the second class to create texture and depth in your paintings using salt, plastic wrap, spray bottles and masking fluid. No experience is required for the two projects. Watercolor Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required. All materials are provided.
Friday, March 20, 2026, RDM1 105
Friday, May 1, 2026, RDM1 105

Cleanse and Restore: Foods, Habits and Herbs for Detoxification

Imagine relieving fatigue and improving sleep. Imagine resolving skin issues and improving digestion. Imagine reducing food cravings and shedding weight. These are all symptoms of an overburdened liver in need of detoxification support. In this class you'll learn how toxins accumulate in the body and how detoxification works. You'll learn which foods and herbs enhance your body's natural detoxification and simple activities and habits that are detoxification supportive.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, RDM3 306

Youth Camp: Sew It Yourself: Denim Upcycle

Spend the day learning to use a sewing machine as you upcycle a pair of your old jeans. You can either flare a pair of jeans by adding fabric to the side of each pant leg, or upcycle the denim into a one-off custom handbag. You decide! We will also explore embellishments you could add to the bag or jeans later. Participants will come home with instructions for both projects. Ages 10-15.
Friday, March 27, 2026, RDM1 105

MUS 101: Music Fundamentals

This course presents the fundamentals of music making, including notation of pitch, rhythm, music terminology, scales, key signatures, intervals and chord spelling. This is a non-credit Community Education course, taken with credit students. You will not receive college credit.
March 30, 2026 to June 10, 2026, RDM1 125

ENG 250: Introduction to Folklore and Mythology

This course surveys and compares representative texts from world mythology and folklore. Explores common mythological and folkloric themes and genres. Examines mythology as an interdisciplinary field that incorporates anthropology, sociology, history, literary studies, psychology and religion. This is a non-credit Community Education class taken with credit students. You will not receive college credit.
March 30, 2026 to June 10, 2026, RDM1 142

ENG 104z: Introduction to Fiction

The study of fiction invites us to enter imaginative narratives and confront the challenges of being human. English 104Z provides opportunities for the appreciation of fiction, including deeper awareness of craft and insight into how reading fiction can lead to self-enrichment. Students read a variety of types of fiction, from diverse perspectives and eras, and develop their skills in discussion, literary analysis and critical thinking. This is a non-credit Community Education class taken with credit students. You will not receive college credit.
March 31, 2026 to June 9, 2026, RDM3 305

Art 141: Vector Art Illustration

This course introduces professional techniques for generating vector art and graphics. Covers visual problem solving and the process of creating vector illustrations using industry standard software through the use of reference and research. This is a non-credit Community Education course, taken with credit students. You will not receive college credit.
April 2, 2026 to June 11, 2026, RTEC 137

Conversational Spanish I

Conversational Spanish I is for the true beginner or novice, with little or no Spanish language instruction. Students will learn the Spanish alphabet, basic grammar construction and vocabulary to help provide a foundation for conversational skills in practical situations. By the end of the course, students will be able to introduce themselves and talk about their family and weekly activities using ser, tener, estar and other common verbs, as well as ask simple questions to discover information.
April 8, 2026 to June 10, 2026, RDM1 105

Forklift Operation and Safety

Learn how to safely operate a forklift. This course includes classroom instruction and hands-on experience maneuvering a forklift in practice drills. Upon satisfactory completion, forklift operator cards will be issued to participants. Participants must be 18 years or older.
Friday, April 10, 2026, RDM3 305

Sewing with a Serger

Sergers are incredibly useful for sewing but can be frustrating to master. These machines trim raw fabric edges and simultaneously weave a clean and professional-looking seam finish around them. A serger supplements your regular sewing machine and is indispensable for sewing stretch knit garments. But moving blades, complicated threading diagrams, four separate tension settings, and all those other dials can be intimidating. In this course, each aspect of a serger use will be explained, step-by-step, allowing sewists to serge with confidence and bring their sewing projects to the next level.

Each student must bring their own serger to class. Since the class covers the use of basic mechanical sergers, the serger must be a model without air threading or electronic displays. Students must also ensure their sergers are in good working condition prior to class (i.e.; serviced within the last five years.) Prior experience using a regular sewing machine is recommended.

April 11-12, 2026, RDM3 305

Watercolor Simplified

Dive into the joy of watercolor! No stress, just color and flow! In this fun, beginner-friendly class, you'll learn simple techniques to create three small watercolor paintings, using ink to accent and define your shapes. With easy, step-by-step instruction, you'll explore how water and pigment dance together to create beautiful effects. Watercolor Simplified is part of a series that builds on each class's techniques and experience, it's best to take them in order, but you're welcome to jump in anywhere along the way! All materials are provided.
Friday, April 17, 2026, RDM1 105

Moving from Peer to Supervisor

Make your transition from peer to supervisor successful. Being promoted to a role supervising your former peers is one of the most difficult transitions to make in your career. Learn how to develop agreements to hold yourself and others accountable, build your team, address poor performance, set goals, and support your organization.
Friday, April 17, 2026, RTEC 138

Totally Tomatoes! Growing Tips for Central Oregon

Tomatoes are the most popular garden crop in the U.S., yet tomatoes are considered by many Central Oregon gardeners to be notoriously difficult to grow. In truth, tomatoes, like all plants, have basic requirements that can be met, even in our high desert climate. This class will give you the tools to grow tomatoes more successfully!
Saturday, April 18, 2026, RDM3 305

Making the Most of Your Social Security

Learn what you need to know to make the most of your Social Security before it's too late!
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, RDM3 306

DIY: Home Electrical Made Easy

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!
April 25-26, 2026, RTEC 123

Calligraphy Simplified 1

This introductory class explores a brief history of calligraphy, essential tools of pen, ink and paper. The focus is on learning one classic style, guiding you through each stroke. Practice time ensures you'll gain confidence and skill, setting a strong foundation for your calligraphy journey.
Friday, May 15, 2026, RDM1 105

Art: Mixed Media- Collage

Get ready to mix it up! In this creative, hands-on class, you'll explore how to combine color, texture and dimensional objects to create a one-of-a-kind three-dimensional collage. Build on design principles while experimenting with layers, materials and personal touches. Bring any meaningful items you'd like to include in your piece, or just come as you are; plenty of materials will be provided!
Friday, May 29, 2026, RDM1 105

Nutritional Support for Healthy Blood Pressure

Did you know 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. has high blood pressure-and only half have it under control? If you're looking to manage your blood pressure naturally or take a proactive approach to heart health, this class is for you! Join Holistic Nutritionist Dianne Porter for a practical, science-backed session on the dietary and lifestyle factors that influence blood pressure. You'll discover the key nutrients your body needs, the role of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and which healthy fats support optimal cardiovascular function. Take charge of your health and learn how simple, sustainable changes can make a big difference.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, RDM1 105

COSSI Group A Language Lab: Beginning Low-Beginning Mid

This blended level course is for students with no previous, or just a brief previous, introduction of Spanish.�It is intensive language instruction with an emphasis on developing basic communication skills in Spanish.�This course will introduce students to the most frequently-used verbs in Spanish so that students can immediately understand and share important needs and information.�Students will learn greetings, expressions of courtesy and other useful beginning vocabulary through introductions, stories and songs. Group A will be taught using 70%-90% comprehensible Spanish at this level.
June 22-25, 2026, RTEC 124

COSSI Group B Language Lab: Beginning High-Intermediate Low

This blended level course is for students who have been introduced to, and have a working knowledge of the present tense. This course will provide a thorough and extensive review of the present tense only, practice of -AR, -ER & -IR verbs, introduction of stem-changing verbs, Ser & Estar, "Tener + que + infinitive " and "Ir + a + infinitive." It will introduce reflexive verbs and pronouns, and introduction of the imperfect tense. There will be an emphasis on vocabulary development, communication strategies and oral proficiency. Group B will be taught using 70%-90% comprehensible Spanish at this level.
June 22-25, 2026, RTEC 127

COSSI Group D Language Lab: Advanced Low-Advanced Mid

This blended-level course is for students with a minimum of two to three years of college-level Spanish or the equivalent. Students should have a working knowledge and familiarity with most tenses. The course readings and discussions will be designed to facilitate the use of the preterite, imperfect and present/past perfect tenses with increased ease and accuracy. Similar attention will be given to the present and past subjunctive. The class will explore social media, short video clips, music and current events in addition to short stories, lyrics and poetry. Group D will be taught using 70%-90% comprehensible Spanish at this level.
June 22-25, 2026, RTEC 136

COSSI Group C Language Lab: Intermediate Mid-Intermediate High

This blended level course is designed to continue building grammatical structures that focus on speaking, reading, writing and understanding. Topics include a review of the present tense and a comparison of the present and present progressive tenses. Students will review the preterite and imperfect tenses, compare and contrast the preterite and imperfect tenses and be introduced to additional uses in more complex sentences. New vocabulary and grammatical structures will be presented and developed in conversational and written contexts. It will introduce and expand the uses of the present subjunctive tense and formal commands. Vocabulary development and communication strategies will be emphasized. Recommended for those who have a command of the present tense and a working knowledge of the past and future tenses; or one to two years of study at the college level. Group C will be taught using 70%-90% comprehensible Spanish at this level.
June 22-25, 2026, RTEC 138

COSSI Group E Language Lab: Advanced High-Superior

This blended level course is for the most advanced students and will include concepts from levels advanced high and superior to create a robust and challenging course. Students must have a minimum of three years of college level Spanish or the equivalent in Spanish speaking experience. This course will review the contrasts between the preterit and imperfect tenses and the uses of the present subjunctive mood. Additional concepts will include an introduction to the imperfect subjunctive mood and its uses and the conditional tense and its uses. Grammatical structures and vocabulary will be highlighted through literary selections, business terminology and idiomatic expressions, proverbs, synonyms and antonyms. Other topics include: the pronoun "se," complex sentences and new literary vocabulary, recognition of the different accents of the Spanish-speaking world and how to improve one's own Spanish accent. Group E will be taught using 70%-90% comprehensible Spanish at this level.
June 22-25, 2026, RTEC 116

TCI Oregon: The Power of Teaching with Comprehensible Input

Calling all second-language teachers in need of a fresh spark! Join us for The Power of TCI, a groundbreaking conference devoted to Teaching with Comprehensible Input. Designed especially for educators experiencing burnout or seeking new inspiration, this immersive event will help you rediscover the joy and connection at the heart of language teaching. Calling all second-language teachers in need of a fresh spark!
June 29, 2026 to July 1, 2026, Redmond RTEC

3-Day Intensive Intermediate Spanish Course: A TCI Language Lab

Unlock the door to language proficiency and cultural understanding with our three-day, 18-hour Spanish Intermediate Immersion course. Designed for learners who have a foundational understanding of Spanish, this interactive and engaging course leverages the power of Comprehensible Input (CI) to enhance language acquisition.
June 29, 2026 to July 1, 2026, Redmond RTEC

Sessions in Redmond