Creative Arts courses - Central Oregon Community College

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 of art, and principles of design as well as materials, methods, and processes. Exlplores a wide variety of artworks from diverse cultures. May include some hands-on experience with various mediums. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

September 22, 2025 to December 10, 2025 | 10:00am-11:50am PDT | Bebd

ART 115: Basic Design: 2-D

This course introduces concepts and principles of visual language and basic design in two dimensions. Applies the elements of art and principles of design to communicate ideas and solve problems. Emphasizes critical thinking and creative problem solving in a variety of two-dimensional artistic media. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

September 26, 2025 to December 12, 2025 | 10:00am-12:20pm PDT | Prineville

ART 234: Figure Drawing

This course introduces drawing the clothed and unclothed figure using a variety of techniques and media. Uses models for the study of the human figure and portrait. Addresses representational and expressive approaches. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

September 23, 2025 to December 11, 2025 | 6:00pm-8:30pm PDT | Bend

ART 265: Photography Digital Basics

This course introduces the photographic process including camera settings and techniques with an emphasis on creative expressions. Emphasizes exposure, depth-of-field, motion, composition, and image quality using a DSLR or Mirrorless camera.This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

September 26, 2025 to December 12, 2025 | 10:00am-12:20pm PDT | Redmond

ART 270: Beginning Printmaking

This course introduces relief printmaking techniques and the art of producing multiple prints. Distinguishes the hand-pulled print from mechanical duplication, situating the art of printmaking within a historic context. Integrates drawing, design principles, and conceptual frameworks as a uniquely independent form of artistic communication. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

September 22, 2025 to December 10, 2025 | 9:00am-11:20am PDT | Bend

Coloring with Copic Markers

Learn to use Japanese copic markers! This class is an introduction to alcohol-based copic markers and how they blend to create beautiful color artwork. You will learn what copic markers are, what the letters and numbers on the markers mean, and how copic markers are different from other kinds of markers. You will also get plenty of hands-on time to practice copic art techniques like blending, shading and layering, using multiliners, and drawing on different kinds of paper. During class, you will create a piece of copic artwork using what you have learned. Materials are required for this course. You can view this information in the "Bulletin" section of the online course listing or on your e-mail Confirmation Letter sent after registration. You can also request by e-mail at ceinfo@cocc.edu.

Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm PST | Bend

Dance: Beginning Jazz Dance

Embrace the world of jazz dance with experienced dance instructor Hilary Crockett. This beginning jazz dance class is suitable for the absolute beginner as well as those with more experience who wish to improve their dance conditioning. Practice your dance moves while learning a new weekly combos with music from the 70s and beyond! Students are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing that allows them to move easily. All skill levels are invited to participate.

October 23, 2025 to November 20, 2025 | 6:15am-7:15pm PDT | Bend

Drawing: 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! The class includes an introduction to supplies, botanical drawing, and watercolor painting techniques, with plenty of time to try out the techniques in class. All materials are provided by the instructor. No experience is necessary; all skill levels are welcome!

September 26-27, 2025 | 10:00am-3:00pm PDT | Bend

DSGN 103: User Experience (UX) Research Methodologies

This course introduces students to methods for understanding their user in order to guide their design decisions. Emphasizes how to conduct user research using different research methodologies, the design of studies and interviews, and how to analyze research and present research findings. Teaches the fundamentals of user research methodologies. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

September 22, 2025 to December 8, 2025 | 1:00pm-2:50pm PDT | Bend

DSGN 104: UX Design Principles

This course introduces the fundamental design principles of User Experience (UX). Emphasizes how to analyze and apply principles to UX design. Builds on concepts from UX Research Methods. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

September 24, 2025 to December 10, 2025 | 1:00pm-2:50pm PDT | Bend

Exploring Cyanotype Toning with Botanicals

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.

Thursday, August 14, 2025 | 10:00am-3:00pm PDT |

Figure Drawing Open Lab

Be part of a community of beginning and professional artists as you practice drawing/painting the human figure. This course offers a structured studio environment with nude and clothed models.

September 26, 2025 to November 21, 2025 | 4:15pm-6:15pm PDT | Bend

Holiday Wreath Workshop

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.

Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm PST | Bend
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PST | Bend

Introduction to Guitar Online Course

Learn to play any style of music on the guitar, and become the musician you've always wanted to be! This course provides basic guitar skills that you'll build step-by-step with hands-on exercises, audio and video recordings, and detailed instructions to put you well on your way to becoming a skilled player.

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Layers of Expression: Art Journaling for Creativity and Reflection

This 4-week art journaling class designed to guide participants through an expressive, hands-on journey into creative self-discovery using layers of paint, paper, texture, and storytelling. Each class builds upon the last, combining guided instruction with personal exploration. Students will complete multiple journal spreads, explore color, texture, and meaning, and leave with two unique journals, one expressive and layered, the other portable, with a highly personalized, artistic cover.

October 31, 2025 to November 21, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Bend

Leatherworking: No-Sew Crossbody Bag

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.

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

Mastering Digital Photography: Photographing People Online Course

Become a skilled photographer when it comes to taking beautiful pictures of adults, children, or babies. This course will help you discover the best way to shoot faces, fix common close-up problems, and use digital photo editing techniques to retouch your photos.

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Metal Arts: Make a 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. By the end of the class, you will have made a unique spinner ring to take home with you! No experience necessary!

Friday, July 25, 2025 | 10:00am-2:00pm PDT | Bend

Metal Arts: Make a Stacker Ring

Learn the basics of metalsmithing while making your own initial and textured stacker ring! Metalsmithing techniques for this project include filing, sanding, ring sizing, forming, hammering, finish work, and more. By the end of the class, you will have made a unique spinner ring to take home with you! No experience necessary!

Friday, August 15, 2025 | 10:00am-2:00pm PDT | Bend

Mini-Art Journal: Cut, Bind, and Design

Unleash your creativity in this hands-on workshop where you'll craft your own mini-art journal from scratch! In this short yet engaging class, you'll learn the basics of paper cutting, simple bookbinding techniques, and cover design to create a unique, pocket-sized journal. Whether you want to use it for sketching, collage, or daily reflections, this DIY journal will be a personal work of art. No prior experience is needed, just bring your creativity, and we'll provide the materials! Additionally, this course will offer a demonstration on selecting various art supplies to pack and use when traveling with your mini-art journal.

Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 9:00am-1:00pm PST | Bend

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. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

September 22, 2025 to December 10, 2025 | 10:00am-11:20am PDT | Prineville

MUS 118: Music Technology-MIDI/Audio I

This course provides hands-on instruction in current applications of music technology in a MIDI/audio studio. Use various music production tools in live sound engineering and mixing. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

September 22, 2025 to December 10, 2025 | 10:00am-11:20am PDT | Bend

MUS 137: Class Guitar I

This class teaches fundamentals of guitar performance in a class format. This is a non-credit Community Education course, you will not receive college credit.

September 22, 2025 to December 10, 2025 | 3:00pm-3:50pm PDT | Bend

MUS 170: Scoring Music for Media I

This course provides terminology and skills for sound design, analyzing and writing basic music scores, and spotting cues for film/video/game music. Create unique sound scores using industry standard software for various media through practical, hands-on activities, including sound recording, editing and mixing, audio manipulation, and electronic synthesis. There is no textbook for this course. However, an external hard drive will be required to store projects; 250 GB would be a good minimum size since audio and video files are generally quite large. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

September 22, 2025 to December 10, 2025 | 1:00pm-2:20pm PDT | Bend

MUS 207: History of Rock Music

Students will learn the history of rock music from its beginnings in earlier forms of popular music to the present; to understand the relationship of this music to larger cultural, political, and economic formations; and to become familiar with aspects of musical structure that have been used in rock music. Students will communicate their knowledge through participation with discussion groups, activities, listening examples, and a written project about an artist or rock band that came out of Rock Music. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

September 22, 2025 to December 10, 2025 | 1:00pm-2:20pm PDT | Bend

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, October 25, 2025 | 7:00pm-11:00pm PDT | Prineville

Photography 103: Landscape Composition and Advanced Editing Techniques

Discover how to capture dynamic nature and landscape photographs. This course combines classroom theory with two practical field sessions. Professional photographer Steve Giardini will teach you how to create captivating compositions, achieve well-balanced exposures, and apply best-practice editing techniques to enhance your photos. This course is designed for photo enthusiasts who understand camera operations and are familiar with basic exposure concepts. Students must have the following equipment for this course: digital camera with interchangeable lenses and a tripod; and a portable computer or tablet with an Adobe Lightroom or equivalent photo editing software subscription. Contact the instructor if you have questions. Students must self-transport to field sessions.

September 2-9, 2025 | 5:00pm-7:30pm PDT | Bend

Photography 106: Night Sky-Plan, Prepare, and Execute

Learn how to create dynamic photographs of the night sky, Milky Way, and stars. Professional photographer Steve Giardini will teach you exposure techniques, the planning process, and best editing practices. This course is designed for photography enthusiasts who understand basic camera operations and exposure controls. Students must have the following equipment for this course: a digital camera with interchangeable lenses, a wide-angle lens, a tripod, and a portable computer or tablet with an Adobe Lightroom or equivalent photo editing software subscription. Contact the instructor if you have questions. The field session will take place near Sparks Lake along the Cascade Highway. To capture night sky photos, the sky must be mostly clear. Since there is no guarantee that the sky will be clear on the scheduled field session night, two alternate nights have been scheduled. Students must self-transport to field session(s).

August 19-26, 2025 | 5:00pm-7:30pm PDT | Bend

Photography 107: Fall Colors and Waterfalls

Discover how to capture beautiful waterfall and autumn color photographs. This course combines classroom theory with two practical field sessions. Professional photographer Steve Giardini will teach you how to create compelling compositions, achieve well-balanced exposures, and apply best-practice editing techniques to enhance your waterfall and Fall color photos Students must have the following equipment for this course: digital camera with interchangeable lenses and a tripod; and a portable computer or tablet with an Adobe Lightroom or equivalent photo editing software subscription. Contact the instructor if you have questions. Students must self-transport to field sessions.

October 14-21, 2025 | 5:00pm-7:30pm PDT | Bend

Photography Jumpstart

Dive in to the world of digital photography. Learn how to capture a beautiful image and use simple photo editing techniques to create a final product. Course includes an overview of basic camera controls as well as post-processing techniques.

Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 9:00am-1:00pm PST | Bend

Photography: Jumpstart for Film

Out from the past and into the present. Explore the world of film photography. Learn how to use your film camera, vintage or new! The course will cover the types of film, lenses, and camera types. You will learn how to load and unload the film, be it 35mm or 120 roll film. Learn to set your camera's exposure, F-stop, shutter speed, ISO, and focusing. Home development of the film will not be demonstrated. Bring your camera and film. This course is open to all film cameras.

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

Pottery

Students will learn various techniques of working with clay through demonstrations and specific projects. Those with prior clay experience will review techniques and expand their skill level in both wheel throwing and hand building. Because there is a wide range of skill level and technique focus among students, emphasis will be placed on individual development and one-on-one attention, particularly for beginners. Materials are required for this course.

Pour it on! Discover Acrylic Pouring

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, July 19, 2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend

Redmond Community Choir

Redmond Community Choir provides an opportunity for amateur singers to participate in a fun choral singing experience. This non-auditioned ensemble will learn and perform a wide variety of musical styles and genres including classical, pop, sacred, jazz, and spiritual. The course will culminate with a concert performance at the end of the term. All experience levels are welcome. Bring $25 (cash or check) for a music rental fee to the first class session.

September 22, 2025 to December 14, 2025 | 6:30pm-8:30pm PDT | Redmond

Watercolor Simplified 1

Learn the simplicity and the joy of watercolor for all levels of experience. Discover simple techniques to create three small paintings with the use of ink to accent and define shapes. These techniques are easy and fun with step-by-step instructions. All materials are provided. The Watercolor Simplified courses build on technique and experience. It is recommended that the courses be taken in order, but it is not required.

Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Redmond

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