Chess players are taught to think critically, plan their moves, and execute their strategy. The skills learned in this online course will serve players for life. Learn the fundamentals of chess, taught by an experienced chess coach. Learning goals include: familiarizing students with the elements of chess (piece names, values, and movements), learning opening principles, middlegame strategy, and basic endgames. Class is taught via Zoom and utilizes Lichess.org for live games and tutorials.

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October 2, 2025 to November 6, 2025 | 6:00pm-7:30pm PDT | Online

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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November 1-2, 2025 | 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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October 11-12, 2025 | 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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Thursday, August 14, 2025 | 10:00am-3:00pm PDT |

Amateur Radio (ham radio) is a popular hobby and service that brings people, electronics, and communication together. Before you can get on air, you need to be licensed and understand the rules to operate legally. 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 at 4 pm with a 45-minute licensing test.

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Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 8:30am-5:30pm PDT | Bend
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 8:30am-5:30pm PDT | Bend

Many cultures throughout the world utilize tonic herbs for longevity. Our body's ability to defend itself from countless diseases can be a key to enjoying a long life. This class will cover many of these herbal traditions and explore the use of herbal tonics to strengthen immunity, endurance, and longevity. In this class, we will learn about individual herbs and explore age-old formulas. A demonstration will be incorporated into the class. Students will receive recipes for easy-to-make herbal remedies.

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Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 3:30pm-6:00pm PDT | Bend

Learn to create beautiful holiday wreaths with wreath maker Damian Fagan. Use fresh conifer greens, cones, berries, and other materials to make two holiday wreaths. Enjoy the creative process and bring items to add your personal touch to your wreaths. Wreath rings, wire, greens, cones, berries, and bows provided. Bring a pair of pruning shears and gloves, if needed. If time allows, a short session on building greenery swags will be included.

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Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm PST | Bend
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PST | 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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Click here to register online through Ed2Go

Become a faster and more flexible knitter! Strengthen your knitting skills by unlocking the science behind every stitch. In this hands-on course, you will analyze stitch structure, identify leading legs and stitch facing, and explore how ergonomic techniques can improve comfort and efficiency. Whether you knit English, Continental, or your own hybrid style, this class helps you better understand your movements, and opens the door to using multiple techniques if you choose. While creating a custom cowl, you will practice reading your knitting, recognizing how stitch behavior shapes fabric, and developing personal strategies that fit your style and body. Leave class with a finished cowl and a deeper understanding of how to make knitting choices that work best for you. This class is for established knitters.

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October 4-25, 2025 | 9:00am-11:00am PDT | Bend

Did you know you can create an entire leather bag without one stitch of sewing? In this No-Sew Crossbody Bag workshop, you will learn how to cut out leather, punch holes, weave leather, set rivets, and add a closure. By the end of the class, you will be able to take home a fully-functional and cute-as-heck bag. All materials and supplies will be available at the class.

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Sunday, October 26, 2025 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT |

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.

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Saturday, October 4, 2025 | 9:00am-11:30am PDT | Bend

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.

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November 8-9, 2025 | 9:00am-1:00pm PST | Redmond