Offerings

ENG 106Z: Introduction to Poetry

The study of poetry invites us to delve into the biggest questions about life and culture alongside the seemingly smallest issues of words and sounds. English 106Z provides opportunities for the appreciation of poetry, including deeper awareness of craft and insight into how reading poetry can lead to self-enrichment. Students read a variety of types of poetry and poetic forms, from diverse perspectives and eras, and develop their skills in discussion, literary analysis, and critical thinking.

September 24, 2024 to December 3, 2024 | 3:15pm-5:05pm PDT | Redmond

ENG 212: Autobiography

This course examines diverse modes of autobiographical writing as texts that represent the self in society and where writers construct and represent memories. Explores the ways in which writers construct and represent memory and the impact these narratives have on our understanding of the political and cultural context in which they are produced. Explores autobiography from various places and periods. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

September 23, 2024 to December 4, 2024 | 10:15am-12:05pm PDT | Prineville

Get Your Novel or Memoir Published

If you have written your novel or memoir and are ready to take the next steps toward publication, this course will help you understand and complete all the different components necessary for realizing your goal. Whether you plan to be traditionally published or to self-publish, the information in this class will help you make it happen.

September 26, 2024 to October 31, 2024 | 5:00pm-8:00pm PDT | Bend

Holiday Food Writing

In many cultures around the world, holidays are marked by the food and drinks shared. Food and drink carry religious, social, and traditional weight for marking the passage of time. Whether you want to share a new food tradition, your grandmother's mulled wine recipe, or the toast your ancestors made to the good life, this class will help you learn how to write about the holiday food and drink you love with examples and in-class editorial feedback. Come with a crafted essay or a blank page and we will explore holiday-themed beverages and food writing.

Saturday, November 16, 2024 | 9:00am-2:00pm PST | Bend

Novel & Memoir Writing

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!

September 25, 2024 to October 30, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend

Western Genre Writing Workshop

The western is an essential American writing style, and in this class you can bring your western-themed fiction or nonfiction for editorial feedback and expert guidance. Instructor Dani Nichols is an award-winning Western author and can help you hone your work and create stylized Western writing that elevates the genre. Samples of western fiction, nonfiction, and children's literature will be available for inspiration and students are encouraged to come with a WIP or a story idea, as there will be writing and editing time in class.

Saturday, November 2, 2024 | 9:00am-2:00pm PDT | Bend

WR 241: Introduction to Creative Writing - Fiction

This course introduces forms and genres of prose fiction. Uses individual and collaborative workshop activities to develop skills in drafting and revision, these may include critical reading of published authors, prose craft exercises, and constructive response to other student work. Presents effective strategies for writing fiction and craft fundamentals including conflict and plot, story, character, dialogue, theme, setting, narration, and point of view. Includes creation of a portfolio of works reflecting various stages of the writing process. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

September 24, 2024 to December 5, 2024 | 12:45pm-2:35pm PDT | Bend

WR 243: Creative Writing - Scriptwriting

This course introduces students to dramatic writing for both stage and screen. Essential learning processes in the course include scene and dialogue craft exercises, developing strong characters and viable narrative structures, critical reading of plays, screenplays, and/or teleplays, and responding constructively to other student work. Requires regular access to a computer for writing and editing. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

September 24, 2024 to December 5, 2024 | 3:15pm-5:05pm PDT | Redmond

Write for Kids Workshop

Have you ever wanted to write a kids book? In this one-day intensive, award-winning children's author Dani Nichols will walk you through the essential elements of writing for children and offer ideas, feedback, and creative problem-solving for your kids book in class. Children's literature will be available for inspiration and students are encouraged to come with a WIP or a story idea, as there will be writing and editing time in class.

Saturday, December 7, 2024 | 9:00am-2:00pm PST | Redmond

Write, Publish, and Market Your Children's Book

Have you always wanted to write a kid's book? This class is for you! In this course, successful kid's book author Dani Nichols will help you navigate the path to writing, designing, and selling your book. No experience necessary! Participants are encouraged to come with potential children's book ideas and questions. Authors who already have a children's books and want help releasing or successfully marketing their children's books are also welcome.

October 19-26, 2024 | 9:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend