Offerings

Be a Radio DJ - Adult Orientation Session

Interested in going 'on-air' or learning about what DJ's do? 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. Classes are open to all but due to severely limited space and enrollment, participants should have a genuine interest in becoming a DJ, sound producer, or editor for KPOV.

Saturday, May 3, 2025 | 9:00am-11:30am PDT | Bend

Beekeeping for Beginners

Did you know that bees are responsible for one-third of every bite of food that goes into your mouth? Honeybee populations have experienced a sharp decline in some regions. You can help! In this class, join local Master Beekeeper Jimmy Wilkie to learn all about the basics of beekeeping in Central Oregon. You will learn basic honey bee biology, understand how and why honey bees do what they do, identify the different products of the beehive, and talk about the benefits of bee products and how they can be used in our everyday lives. Explore what it takes to become a beekeeper, including a discussion of the tools, gear, and hive equipment (cost, where to get bees, location, and more), and learn about how best to support the natural progression of a hive throughout the year. This class will give you the knowledge you need to get started as a beekeeper, to support our natural environment, and to help grow the vital honeybee population!

April 7-14, 2025 | 5:00pm-8:00pm PDT | Bend

Beer: Sensory Analysis

Join BJCP Grand Master V Beer Judge and 2011 National Homebrewer of the Year, Randy Scorby, to learn about the aroma and flavor components of beer, including off characteristics and what causes them. Improve your sensory experience by tasting samples and learning how to identify and describe different aspects of aroma and flavor. The first session will focus on the aroma and flavor profiles of the four basic ingredients, and the second session will address what can go wrong during the brewing and storage process. This is intended for anyone who wants to learn more about the appreciation of beer.  Must be 21 years of age or older and bring ID.

March 6-13, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm PST | Bend

Beginning Leatherworking: Pet Collar and Leash

Learn the art of leatherworking at this one-day workshop! You will be able to make a collar and leash for your best four-legged friend, just ahead of National Love Your Pet Day! Taught by former Radio & TV personality Elise Michaels, you will learn how to design, stamp, and paint your leather projects. At the end of the class, you will know the best ways to effectively stamp leather using leather tools, what paints to use to make your designs stand out, how to finish the leather, and how to set rivets. All materials & supplies will be available at the class.

Sunday, February 16, 2025 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PST | Bend

Climate-Responsive Landscape Design

Tackle the high desert's extreme weather with smart design. Learn to create windbreaks, sun traps, and shade structures that shield your plants from harsh winds and sun, helping your garden flourish year-round. Topics: Creating windbreaks, suntraps, and natural shade structures to manage the extreme high-desert climate.

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:00pm PDT | Online

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 1-2, 2025 | 8:00am-2:00pm PST | Redmond

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!

February 1-2, 2025 | 9:00am-1:00pm PST | Redmond

Golf Psychology: A Good Walk Enjoyed!

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. We will help you improve your golf score by learning to enjoy the game more. The first 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. The second day we will be on the golf course, putting what you learned to 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.

May 30-31, 2025 | 5:00pm-7:00pm PDT | Bend
June 6-7, 2025 | 5:00pm-7:00pm PDT | Bend

Ham Radio Technician Licensing

This course will help you prepare to pass the Ham Radio Licensed Technician test, and obtain your license, so you can begin your journey into ham radio. The curriculum is primarily guided self-study and is approved by the Amateur Radio Relay League (ARRL) and the FCC. The class will end with a 45-minute licensing test.

Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 8:30am-5:30pm PST | Bend
Saturday, March 22, 2025 | 8:30am-5:30pm PDT | Bend

Intro to Interior Design Online

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.

Click here to register online through Ed2Go

Introduction to High Desert Gardening

Discover the secrets of successful gardening in the high desert! Learn how to overcome harsh conditions and turn your garden into a thriving oasis with techniques for soil, water, and plant selection tailored to arid environments. Topics: Basics of soil health in arid regions, water-efficient gardening, microclimates, and frost protection.

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:00pm PST | Online

Macramé: Let's Get Knotty!

Macramé is making a comeback! Macramé is an easy method for crafting textile pieces that can be both functional and beautiful. In this class, join crafter Melanie Bills and get started with macramé! During class, you will make a macramé plant hanger that will look great in your home! All supplies provided, and no experience necessary.

Saturday, March 15, 2025 | 10:00am-12:30pm PDT | Bend

Mushroom Foraging for Beginners

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.

Monday, March 24, 2025 | 6:00pm-8:00pm PDT | Online

Native Plant Gardening for Desert Pollinators

Bring your garden to life with native plants that support desert pollinators. Learn how to attract bees, butterflies, and more by creating a beautiful, low-maintenance habitat that's perfectly adapted to the high desert environment. Topics: Understanding local ecosystems, choosing native plants, and supporting bees and pollinators.

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:00pm PST | Online

Oil Painting: Animal Portraits

This four part oil painting workshop that will expose you to the traditional method of establishing value, and exploring color, as well as to look for in your subject that will breathe an extra bit of life into the portrait. Students will work in an alla prima style of oil painting. Alla prima is a direct painting technique in which layers of wet paint are applied to previously administered layers of wet paint The process will be streamlined to expertly capture and maintain the strongest impression of the subject as possible, in the fastest time possible. Each class will begin with a short demo followed by hands-on painting by students. Students will bring their own images of the portraits that they'd like to paint.

April 3-24, 2025 | 5:00pm-7:00pm PDT | Bend

Oil Painting: FLOW, Foundational Principles of Painting Water

Water is the driving force of all nature. It is majestic, beautiful, and ever-changing, moving from tranquil pools, to wildly turbulent rivulets, to rolling waves and cascading waterfalls. These varying scenarios make water a particularly challenging subject to paint. In this four part workshop we will explore the fundamentals skills needed capturing water in the landscape. We will take an in-depth dive into how to determine the appropriate color mixes for water, how to capture reflections and how to create representative turbulence of fast-moving water.

March 6-27, 2025 | 5:00pm-7:00pm PST | Bend

Oil Painting: Let It Snow, Painting the Winter Wonderland

Capturing a light-filled snow scene begins with understanding how light moves across the winter landscape. This four part workshop will introduce students to the basic skills necessary to paint a snow filled landscape. Participates will learn how to mix warm and cool colors to capture the expressive and luminous quality of snow.

January 23, 2025 to February 13, 2025 | 5:00pm-7:00pm PST | Bend

Photography 101-103: Full Series

Join professional photographer Steve J. Giardini and discover the world of creating beautiful digital photographs from start to finish. See individual descriptions in Photography 101-103 for specific scheduling and camera requirements. Register for the stand-alone classes, or for this full-series at a discounted rate.

April 1, 2025 to May 20, 2025 | 5:00pm-7:30pm PDT | Bend

Photography 102: File Management and Lightroom Editing

Learn digital photo file management and basic Adobe Lightroom editing skills and techniques. Professional photographer Steve Giardini will teach you how to create a commonsense file management strategy to keep thousands of photo files organized and retrievable. Using Adobe Lightroom software, you will also learn basic photo editing skills to transform acceptable digital photos into stellar images. Students must possess an Adobe Lightroom software subscription or be willing to secure a free 7-day trial subscription. Using a personal laptop computer or tablet with wi-fi capability is recommended. Loaner computers will be available for in-classroom use only. Geared toward beginner and intermediate students.

April 29, 2025 to May 8, 2025 | 5:00pm-7:30pm PDT | Bend

Photography 103: Landscape Composition and Advanced Editing

Join professional outdoor photographer Steve J. Giardini and learn how to create dynamic landscape photographs and edit them like a pro. The course covers photo composition theory and field practice. The course also includes advanced photo file editing techniques and skills. Students must possess an Adobe Lightroom software subscription or be willing to secure a free 7-day trial subscription. An Adobe Photoshop subscription is optional. Using a personal laptop computer or tablet with wi-fi capability is recommended. Loaner computers will be available for in-classroom use only. Geared toward intermediate level students.

May 13-20, 2025 | 5:00pm-7:30pm PDT | Bend

Photography 104-105: Full Series

Join professional photographer Steve J. Giardini and discover the world of creating beautiful digital photographs from start to finish. See individual descriptions in Photography 104 and 105 for specific scheduling and camera requirements. Register for the stand-alone classes, or for this full-series at a discounted rate.

February 20, 2025 to March 18, 2025 | 5:00pm-7:30pm PST | Bend

Photography 104: Advanced Field Techniques and Advanced Editing

Discover how to create dynamic nature and landscape photographs like the pros! Professional outdoor photographer Steve Giardini will teach advanced photo capture skills, including panorama, hyperfocal focusing, exposure bracketing, focus stacking, and associated editing techniques. This course is designed for photo enthusiasts who understand essential camera functions and operations. It will include two in-field coaching experiences and in-classroom computer editing sessions. Geared toward intermediate and advanced students.

February 20, 2025 to March 4, 2025 | 5:00pm-7:30pm PST | Bend

Photography 105: Preparing to Print

Professional photographer Steve Giardini will discuss best practices for selecting, editing, and preparing photo files for printing. Students will learn a step-by-step workflow for self-printing or preparing files for outsourced printing.

March 11-18, 2025 | 5:00pm-7:30pm PDT | Bend

Plan Your Vegetable Garden!

Growing vegetables in Central Oregon can be a real challenge for novice and longtime gardeners alike. Before the weather warms up and entices you outside to dig in the dirt, come learn how to plan a more successful garden from longtime Bend resident and veteran gardener, Kathy Gault. It's not too early to plan for a great garden!

Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PST | Redmond
Saturday, March 8, 2025 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PST | Bend

Practical Sewing

Extend the life of your clothing and discover tricks used by professionals in this sewing class for beginners focused on practical sewing techniques. Several methods for hemming garments, as well as ways to patch holes and adjust seams will be covered. Along the way we will review the fundamentals of using a sewing machine, including how to set up your machine up correctly, what the different stitches can be used for, and how to avoid common problems like the dreaded thread "rat's nest". Fundamentals like how to choose the best needles, thread, elastic, zippers, and fabric for your projects will also be addressed. While being guided by an expert with decades of experience, participants will have a chance to hem or repair their own clothing items, or create a simple project from scratch such as a pillowcase, apron, or drawstring bag.
Students need to bring a sewing machine in good operating condition, including bobbin case, bobbins, power cord, and pedal. Students should bring the sewing machine manual, if it is available

March 15-16, 2025 | 10:00am-2:00pm PDT | Bend

Raised Bed and Container Gardening

Maximize your growing space with raised beds and containers. Whether you're limited on space or just looking for flexibility, learn how to build and maintain productive raised beds and container gardens that thrive in high desert conditions. Topics: Constructing raised beds, suitable container plants, and managing drainage.

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:00pm PST | Online

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.
This class teaches for use on a basic, mechanical serger that does not have an electronic display or air threading.
Students may use one of the instructor's sergers free of charge or bring their own.
Students working with their own machines must ensure they are in good working condition prior to class (i.e.; serviced within the last three years). Student machines should be fully mechanical, without computer displays or air threading. Prior experience using a regular sewing machine is recommended.

February 22, 2025 to March 2, 2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm PST | Redmond

Soil Building and Health in Arid Climates

Healthy soil is the heart of a thriving garden. Discover how to transform your dry, desert soil into a rich, productive foundation for plant growth with composting, amendments, and moisture-retention techniques tailored to arid climates.Topics: Soil types, organic amendments, composting, and soil moisture retention.

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:00pm PST | Online

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 19, 2025 | 10:00am-12:30pm PDT | Redmond
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 10:00am-12:30pm PDT | Bend

Winter Gardening Essentials for High Deserts

Don't let the cold weather stop you from gardening! With a little know-how, you can grow fresh, resilient plants all winter long. Learn how to protect, nurture, and grow cold-hardy crops in the high desert, even when temperatures drop. Topics: Growing cold-tolerant plants, preparing the garden for winter, using frost covers, and mulching.

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:00pm PST | Online

Woodworking: Handheld CNC Router

Sharpen your woodworking skills using a handheld Shaper Origin CNC Router. This class will bring technology into the fine art of woodworking. You will machine your project using hand and power-wood-working tools such as table saws, bandsaw, planer, jointer, and drum sander. Projects may include small boxes, signs, etc. Work alongside an instructor with extensive experience in the woodworking industry, in a generously equipped woodshop. Students will have the opportunity to create a class project using a wood of their choice. Projects, materials and safety discussed at first class. Attending the first session is mandatory. Materials are not included.

February 19, 2025 to March 12, 2025 | 6:00pm-9:00pm PST | Sisters

Xeriscaping and Water Conservation Techniques

Create a lush landscape without high water bills. Learn how to design beautiful, drought-tolerant gardens that thrive on minimal water. Explore the principles of xeriscaping and master water-saving techniques to create a sustainable, water-wise garden. Topics: Principles of xeriscaping, choosing drought-resistant plants, and efficient irrigation systems.

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:00pm PST | Online