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. You will not receive college credit.

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June 23, 2025 to August 27, 2025 | 3:00pm-4:50pm PDT | Prineville

This course will study representative plays from Shakespeare's early and middle periods and sonnets relevant to play elements. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

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June 23, 2025 to August 27, 2025 | 10:00am-11:50am PDT | Bend

This course explores the relationship between folklore and popular culture, with special emphasis on the analysis of legends, myths, icons, stereotypes, heroes, rituals, and celebrations. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

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April 1, 2025 to June 5, 2025 | 12:45pm-2:35pm PDT | Bend
June 23, 2025 to August 31, 2025 | 12:00am-12:00am PDT | Online

In this course, learn essential building blocks for fiction and memoir including plot, setting, theme, characterization, point-of-view, and dialogue. What is the hero's journey, and how does a writer develop a story concept into a page-turning best seller? Award-winning author and college educator Kathryn Mattingly will inspire you to begin your novel, complete your first draft, or reassess what you have written so far. Open to novel and memoir writers of all levels!

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April 10, 2025 to May 15, 2025 | 5:00pm-7:00pm PDT | Bend

Substack is the newest trend to hit the publishing world. It is an easy, online way for anyone make an income by writing. Many big-name authors, journalists, and personalities have started their own Substack publications, and the good news is that you don't have to be a big name, have a large following, or be tech-savvy to get started yourself. All you need is you! In this class, learn how to start your own Substack publication, how to get paid to write, and how to leverage this new platform for your creative dreams.

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Tuesday, May 27, 2025 | 5:00pm-8:00pm PDT | Bend

In this workshop you will take on the perspective of animals rather than humans, using a dog as your muse. Through writing exercises, discussion, and readings, explore the writing process and gain a better understanding of writing from another point of view entirely not your own.

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May 3-4, 2025 | 1:00pm-3:00pm PDT | Bend

True crime has taken the world by storm, captivating audiences with a focus on real-life crimes. This non-fiction genre often explores a single case, or the crimes of a serial killer. It emphasizes accurate reporting and storytelling, aiming to engage the reader with the events and people involved in the case. Learn from a lawyer and published true crime author how to formulate, organize, research, analyze, and write a true crime story. Learn the ins and outs of publishing and complete the course with a finished book proposal and query letter.

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November 1-15, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend