Offerings
Acrylic Painting Magic: Landscapes
Join renowned 30-year Central Oregon artist David Kinker, painter, muralist, art instructor, and river enthusiast, and engage with the magic of painting as a creative adventure! In this unique acrylic painting class, discover how to create powerful visual impact. Start to see the world from an artist's perspective, build a "toolkit" of skills and concepts to form your own personal painting style, and practice painting in an encouraging environment. All skill levels welcome!
April 5, 2023 to May 3, 2023, BEC 0152
April 5, 2023 to May 3, 2023, BEC 0152
Apreciación Artística: Pintores Españoles
Are you interested in learning about great Spanish artists? This lecture-style course, taught in Spanish, will introduce you to the lives, times, and styles of four prominent Spanish painters.
April 29, 2023 to May 13, 2023, CHLAB 207
April 29, 2023 to May 13, 2023, CHLAB 207
Art 101: Intro to the Visual Arts
This course introduces approaches to the understanding and appreciation of the visual arts. Provides a foundation in the basic concepts, vocabulary of the elements, and principles of design as well as materials, methods, and processes. A wide variety of artworks are explored. May include some hands-on experience with various mediums.
April 4, 2023 to June 15, 2023, MDR 115
April 4, 2023 to June 15, 2023, MDR 115
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. Students will need to provide specific materials used in this course; instructor will provide a detailed list on the syllabus, prior to start of course.
April 4, 2023 to June 15, 2023, RTEC 218
April 4, 2023 to June 15, 2023, RTEC 218
ART 190: Figurative Clay Sculpture
This course is an introduction to modeling the human form in clay from clothed and unclothed models using traditional additive and subtractive processes. Historical treatments of the figure and contemporary approaches will be referenced.
April 3, 2023 to June 7, 2023, PEN 0226
April 3, 2023 to June 7, 2023, PEN 0226
Basics of Tie-Dyeing: Make Bandanas!
This hands-on class will teach you the basics of dyeing on plant-based fabrics, like cotton and bamboo. Professional dye artist Erin Reynolds will demonstrate basic folding and tying methods, and then you will choose your own unique colors and tie methods. You will leave with a set of bandanas made by you! No experience needed, and all materials provided!
Tuesday, April 11, 2023, BEC 0152
Saturday, May 20, 2023, BEC 0152
Tuesday, April 11, 2023, BEC 0152
Saturday, May 20, 2023, BEC 0152
Basics of Tie-Dyeing: Make Pillowcases!
This hands-on class will teach you the basics of dyeing on plant-based fabrics, like cotton and bamboo. Professional dye artist Erin Reynolds will demonstrate basic folding and tying methods, and then you will choose your own unique colors and tie methods. You will leave with a set of pillowcases made by you! No experience needed, and all materials provided!
Thursday, April 20, 2023, BEC 0152
Saturday, June 3, 2023, BEC 0152
Thursday, April 20, 2023, BEC 0152
Saturday, June 3, 2023, BEC 0152
Beautiful Photos from Start to Finish
Discover how to create beautiful digital photographs from start to finish with professional photographer Steve Giardini. Learn basic camera operations, practice behind your camera, and discover photo editing techniques that will make your photos shine. Expect plenty of hands-on practice under expert guidance. Be challenged without being intimidated!
April 18, 2023 to May 9, 2023, RDM1 128
September 26, 2023 to October 5, 2023, CHLAB 207
April 18, 2023 to May 9, 2023, RDM1 128
September 26, 2023 to October 5, 2023, CHLAB 207
Beautiful Photos Master Class: Landscapes
Discover how to create dynamic nature and landscape photographs like the pros! Join professional outdoor photographer Steve Giardini and learn composition, exposure, and post-exposure editing skills, with a focus on landscape photography. This course is designed for photo enthusiasts who want to take their skills to the next level. Be challenged without being intimidated!
July 20-27, 2023, BEC 0156
September 14-21, 2023, CHLAB 207
July 20-27, 2023, BEC 0156
September 14-21, 2023, CHLAB 207
Beautiful Photos Master Class: Night Sky
Discover how to create dynamic night sky photographs like the pros! Professional outdoor photographer Steve Giardini will teach you techniques and skills to capture Milky Way and star photographs. This course is designed for photo enthusiasts who understand basic camera functions and operations. Be challenged without being intimidated!
August 22-29, 2023, CHLAB 207
August 22-29, 2023, CHLAB 207
Beginning Drawing Simplified
Have fun learning how to draw, even if you think you can't. This class shows you techniques to develop drawing skills using geometric shapes. These shapes are softened and rounded to draw any object. Beginning drawing is a hands-on, step-by-step approach to drawing with recognition and is the basis for any kind of art you may want to do. No experience required!
Friday, August 18, 2023, BEC 0152
Friday, August 18, 2023, BEC 0152
Beginning Drawing: Still Life
Learn to draw still life scenes using an easy step-by-step approach with popular COCC art instructor, Shin Yeon Jeon! Students will learn fundamental drawing elements such as line, proportion, perspective, composition, texture, and light and shading. Still life materials will be used throughout the class, and landscape and figure drawing will be introduced during the last two weeks. Open to beginning students as well as those who want to refresh their skills before moving on to more advanced studio art classes.
April 18, 2023 to June 6, 2023, PEN 0105
April 18, 2023 to June 6, 2023, PEN 0105
Beginning Pottery

April 11, 2023 to May 30, 2023, PEN 0226
April 13, 2023 to June 1, 2023, PEN 0226
Build Your Own Custom Pendant with Gemstone
Learn the basics of metalsmithing while making your own custom pendant with a set gemstone! Metalsmithing techniques for this project include designing, sawing, filing, sanding, forming, hammering, finish work, and more. Class will include a brief lecture on the metal arts and safety while working with metals, then a hands-on demonstration. By the end of the class, you will have made a unique, custom pendant with a set gemstone to take home with you! No experience necessary!
Saturday, May 20, 2023, PEN 0224
Friday, June 23, 2023, PEN 0224
Saturday, May 20, 2023, PEN 0224
Friday, June 23, 2023, PEN 0224
Build Your Own Spinner Ring
Learn the basics of metalsmithing while making your own fidget/spinner ring! Metalsmithing techniques for this project include filing, sanding, ring sizing, forming, hammering, finish work, and more. Class will include a brief lecture on the metal arts and safety while working with metals, then a hands-on demonstration. By the end of the class, you will have made a unique spinner ring to take home with you! No experience necessary!
Saturday, April 1, 2023, PEN 0224
Saturday, May 13, 2023, PEN 0224
Saturday, April 1, 2023, PEN 0224
Saturday, May 13, 2023, PEN 0224
Build Your Own Textured Ring with Gemstone
Learn the basics of metalsmithing while making your own textured ring with a set gemstone! Metalsmithing techniques for this project include filing, sanding, ring sizing, forming, hammering, soldering, finish work, and more. Class will include a brief lecture on the metal arts and safety while working with metals, then a hands-on demonstration. By the end of the class, you will have made a unique textured ring with a set gemstone to take home with you! No experience necessary!
Saturday, April 22, 2023, PEN 0224
Friday, June 9, 2023, PEN 0224
Saturday, April 22, 2023, PEN 0224
Friday, June 9, 2023, PEN 0224
Comic Book Creation with Anime
Students will learn step-by-step comic book creation process from story, script, page layout, drawing, inking, color and tone addition, and dialogue, with a focus on Japanese Anime.
May 6-27, 2023, BEC 0152
May 6-27, 2023, BEC 0152
Design Simplified: Souvenir Art
Do you have souvenirs from fun summer adventures you'd like to remember? Take your memories out of the drawer and create personalized art with your souvenirs! You will learn simple design principles, including balance, unity, symmetry, and color, and you will create a one-of-a-kind art treasure to hang on your wall or decorate a shelf. This is a fun project that anyone can do!
Saturday, October 7, 2023, BEC 0152
Saturday, October 7, 2023, BEC 0152
Discover Acrylic Pouring: Pour it on!
Discover the art of skillful adult finger-painting! Acrylic pouring is a method of painting that is brush-free, and uses gravity to spread fluid color on just about any surface. Acrylic pouring is easy, fun, and relaxing when you know what you're doing. By the end of the class, you will have completed 3-4 acrylic pouring paintings of various sizes. Even if you think you're not an artist, this class is for you! All supplies provided, and no experience necessary.
Saturday, June 24, 2023, CHLAB 207
Saturday, June 24, 2023, CHLAB 207
Drawing & Painting the Human Figure: One Long Pose
Be part of a community of beginning and professional artists as you practice representing the human figure in a medium of your choice. During this 4-hour class, after a quick drawing warm-up, we will work with a live model assuming one pose. You will have the opportunity to explore one pose in depth, with breaks to connect with other students and obtain feedback on your work.
Saturday, April 22, 2023, PEN 0105
Saturday, April 22, 2023, PEN 0105
Drawing the Human Figure
Learn the fundamentals of drawing techniques, using the human figure as your muse. You will receive instruction, live demonstration, and hands-on experience aimed to develop your skill in drawing the human figure. This instructional class can be taken as a companion to the Figure Drawing Open Lab, and will meet three times during the term. There will be no live model. Reference photographs of clothed models will be provided.
April 10, 2023 to June 5, 2023, BEC 0152
April 10, 2023 to June 5, 2023, BEC 0152
Figure Drawing Open Lab

April 7, 2023 to June 9, 2023, BEC 0152
Intro to Ikebana: Traditional Japanese Art of Flower Arranging

April 16, 2023 to May 7, 2023, BEC 0152
Introduction to Botanical Drawing and Painting
Do you love to look at beautiful flowers and plants in art? You can learn to capture flowers and other botanical subjects on paper in a series of simple steps! Class includes an introduction to supplies, botanical drawing, and watercolor painting techniques, and you will have plenty of time to try out the techniques in class. All materials provided by instructor. No experience necessary, all skill levels welcome!
Saturday, September 9, 2023, BEC 0152
Saturday, September 9, 2023, BEC 0152
Introduction to Guitar Online Course

This course contains no sessions at this time.
Click here to register online through Ed2Go
Mastering Digital Photography: Photographing People Online Course

This course contains no sessions at this time.
Click here to register online through Ed2Go
Metal Tooling with Copper & Brass

Saturday, May 27, 2023, BEC 0152
Saturday, June 3, 2023, RDM1 105
Mixed Media: Collage Simplified

Tuesday, May 9, 2023, BEC 0152
Saturday, May 13, 2023, RDM1 105
Saturday, December 2, 2023, BEC 0152
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.
April 3, 2023 to June 14, 2023, RDM1 125
April 3, 2023 to June 14, 2023, RDM1 125
MUS 208: Film Music History
This course surveys music history of motion pictures from the silent film era to the present. Covers the distinct language of music for cinema, surveys major composer-director relationships and the works produced, discusses important cinematic genres and the music for each, and looks at techniques composers use to create music for motion pictures.
April 4, 2023 to June 15, 2023, OCH 0202
April 4, 2023 to June 15, 2023, OCH 0202
Night Star Photography
Experience the creativity and beauty of star photography with professional photographer Brent Bunch. Learn how to do star photography and light painting with a flashlight, how to set up a digital camera in full manual mode to achieve the best star shots, and how to edit star shots in your computer. This class will take place at Prineville Reservoir State Park, which is an International Dark Sky park.
Saturday, May 20, 2023, Prineville Reservoir Campground Day Use Boat Dock and Fishing Pier
Saturday, May 20, 2023, Prineville Reservoir Campground Day Use Boat Dock and Fishing Pier
Oil Painting for Everyone!
If you have been thinking about learning to paint with oils but have doubts because you think it's too complicated, this series is for you! Try your hand at oil painting with fantastic painter and art educator, Mike Wise. During this class, you will discover the versatility and vibrancy of oil paints, and you will come away with the skills and techniques to continue to create beautiful and expressive artwork on your own! All skill levels welcome!
April 5-26, 2023, RDM3 309
April 5-26, 2023, RDM3 309
Redmond Community Choir

This course contains no sessions at this time.
Add your name to our Redmond Community Choir Interest List.
Singing Outside the Shower
Singing can be one of the greatest and most enjoyable forms of self-expression when you have the right tools. In this unique voice class with COCC voice instructor and classically-trained singer Charlene Chi, grow your confidence with and enjoyment of singing. Dr. Chi will provide a fun and casual approach to improving your voice by introducing the Bel Canto style of singing. For the final class, give back to the community by visiting a local retirement home and performing for a very supportive audience!
April 13, 2023 to June 1, 2023, PEN 0228
October 5, 2023 to November 30, 2023, PEN 0228
April 13, 2023 to June 1, 2023, PEN 0228
October 5, 2023 to November 30, 2023, PEN 0228
Watercolor Simplified

Wednesday, April 12, 2023, BEC 0152
Saturday, April 15, 2023, RDM1 105
Friday, July 14, 2023, BEC 0152
Friday, July 21, 2023, RDM1 105
Friday, September 22, 2023, BEC 0152
Saturday, October 14, 2023, RDM1 105
Watercolor Simplified II: New Techniques!
Discover easy techniques to create texture and depth in your watercolor paintings using salt, plastic wrap, spray bottles, and masking fluid. No experience required. All materials provided.
Saturday, April 29, 2023, BEC 0152
Saturday, May 6, 2023, RDM1 105
Friday, October 27, 2023, BEC 0152
Saturday, November 4, 2023, RDM1 105
Saturday, April 29, 2023, BEC 0152
Saturday, May 6, 2023, RDM1 105
Friday, October 27, 2023, BEC 0152
Saturday, November 4, 2023, RDM1 105
Wire Wrap & Hammered Metal Jewelry

Saturday, April 1, 2023, BEC 0153
Zentangle Simplified
Doodle your way to a masterpiece with Zentangle! Zentangle is a fun, stress-free way to create beautiful art using personalized patterns within a specific form. This relaxing technique will make a simple shape into an intricate and amazing piece of artwork, created by you! No experience required. All supplies will be provided.
Saturday, July 29, 2023, BEC 0152
Friday, August 11, 2023, RDM1 105
Friday, October 20, 2023, BEC 0152
Saturday, November 18, 2023, RDM1 105
Saturday, July 29, 2023, BEC 0152
Friday, August 11, 2023, RDM1 105
Friday, October 20, 2023, BEC 0152
Saturday, November 18, 2023, RDM1 105