Upcoming Courses

Offerings

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.                


May 16-17, 2026 | 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!


This course contains no sessions at this time.
This course explores locations of geologic interest throughout the Pacific Northwest and meets for a multi-day overnight field trip to a selected location within a day's drive. This is a non-credit Community Education course, taken with credit students. You will not receive college credit.


June 24, 2026 to July 19, 2026 | 8:00am-5:30pm PDT |

Did you know henna has a rich history dating back to the Egyptians? Famously known as "mehndi", this class explores the vast art of henna, its cultural traditions and safe application on the body and other textiles. This course will teach you the history and ever-changing culture of henna body art, learning how to roll a henna cone, creating your own fresh henna recipe for paste, and practicing a selection of essential designs to jumpstart your artistic style.  You will walk away with a deeper understanding of henna's roots as a form of body art and its therapeutic value. Henna safety and the precautions needed in using various ingredients will be covered**. You'll come away from this class with your very own custom henna kit that includes all-natural henna paste, aftercare information and everything you need to practice on your own or with others.

**For health and safety, mild essential oils will be used in this course. An alternate paste will be available for those who are sensitive to lemons, essential oils on the skin, or a rare G6 anemia disorder. Please inform your instructor before class if this applies to you. 



Sunday, June 7, 2026 | 12:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Bend
Learn what you need to know to make the most of your Social Security before it's too late!


Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 5:30pm-7:30pm PDT | Bend
This course introduces basic skills, gear and systems necessary for a variety of outdoor pursuits, including alpine mountaineering, challenge course and rock climbing. Provides an introduction to a variety of skills, with the intention of moving into more guide-oriented courses later in their program. Presents technical skills that will serve as a foundation for the advanced training in specific outdoor disciplines. Introduces gear, such as software (ropes, webbing, harnesses) and hardware (carabiners, friction devices); skills, such as knots, belaying, rappelling; and systems such as anchors, raises, lowers. This is a non-credit Community Education course, taken with credit students. You will not receive college credit.


May 1, 2026 to June 5, 2026 | 10:00am-4:30pm PDT | Bend
Join professional organizer and photo coach Debbie Bauman in this interactive course focused on sorting and organizing printed photos. This is a great course for those who are overwhelmed with how to start organizing their boxes, bins and bags of printed photos and outdated media.


May 5-12, 2026 | 5:30pm-7:30pm PDT | Bend
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, participants should have a genuine interest in becoming a radio show host or content producer with KPOV.


Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 9:00am-11:30am PDT | Bend
Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of healing and self-improvement that everyone can learn and use! In this class, learn about the history of Reiki, how to use it to promote healing for yourself and others and practice giving and receiving Reiki. Students will receive a beautiful Reiki Level 1 manual and a personalized Reiki First Degree Certificate of Completion. This class qualifies for 5 Continuing Education hands-on contact hours for Oregon LMTs.


Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 10:00am-4:00pm PDT | Bend
Bring your lunch and curiosity to the Hub, by Citizens4Community, in downtown Sisters for an engaging midday break where learning meets connection. Join COCC Community Education on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month (March - May) for presentations on topics ranging from area watersheds, to geology of Central Oregon to travel and beyond. Leave these Lunch n' Learn sessions with insights into local, national and international landscapes, and a desire to learn more! Your registration is good for all sessions, March - May. Please bring your own lunch.


March 11, 2026 to May 27, 2026 | 12:00pm-1:00pm PDT | Sisters
Join COCC Community Education on the second Tuesday of each month for presentations on topics that will expand your mind, ignite your creativity, and broaden your horizons. This series will highlight COCC faculty and Central Oregon experts, and will explore a variety of interesting topics.


January 13, 2026 to May 12, 2026 | 2:00pm-4:00pm PST | Bend
Central Oregon is known as a beer town, but its residents and visitors are also surrounded by a robust culture of wine, including the growing of grapes in the High Desert. This afternoon tour visit with the vineyard manager of Redside Ranch Vineyard in Terrebonne. We will learn about the life cycle of a vineyard, growing grapes in Central Oregon and the wonderful, hard work of the viticultural side of wine.  

The tour includes: 
  • An outdoor walking tour at Redside Ranch Vineyard with the vineyard manager, Kerry Damon
  • A tasting of Redside Ranch wines in the vineyard
  • Light snacks with the tasting
  • Van transportation with a COCC-approved driver to and from the Chandler Lab in Bend. 

 


Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | 1:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Terrebonne