Course Description: Poetry: An Introduction to William Shakespeare and His Plays

An introduction to William Shakespeare and His Plays seeks to welcome newcomers to the Bard and his work. Over four weeks, poet and teacher Matthew Friday will teach students about Shakespeare's life, use of language and three of his most famous plays. Matthew makes it his mission to make Shakespeare enjoyable and accessible, helping people overcome the challenges they may have faced when first reading his work at high school. No experience or prior knowledge is necessary, just a desire to learn about the world's most famous playwright and master of the English language.

Course Details: (seats remaining)

Schedule:

Every week on Monday, starting on 04/26/27 and ending on 05/17/27

Times:

06:00pm-07:30pm PDT

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Price:

Class Price : $119.00

Additional Course Information

Please bring a journal or notebook and something to write with.

Instructors

Name

Additional Resources

Matthew Friday

Biography:

Matthewis a classroom teacher, professional storyteller, writer, and literacyconsultant, and he works in a public school in Oregon. He has experienceteaching across all grades in elementary/primary schools in England, China,Germany, and Switzerland. He is also a published writer and professionalstoryteller for children. Matthew has delivered university lectures andprofessional development workshops to teachers on literacy and storytelling.Matthew has had many poems published in US and international journals. Hisfirst chapbook 'The Residents' was published by Finishing Line Press (2024).His second chapbook 'The Be-All and the End-All' was published by BottlecapPress (2024). Bottlecap Press also published his third chapbook 'StrangeBeauty' (2025). His first full length collection 'Wunderkammer' was publishedby Kelsay Books (2026). Visit his website at http://matthewfriday.weebly.com

Facility Detail

COCC Cascades Hall

CAS 246

2600 NW College Way

Bend, OR 97703

Cancellation Policy

Students must cancel by contacting our office via phone: (541) 383-7270 or email: ceinfo@cocc.edu. Cancellations received 5 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund. Full refunds are also issued for classes cancelled by COCC. Refunds will be issued back to your card or in the form of a check and mailed within two weeks of the cancellation date if paid by check or cash. Failure to participate in a course or program does not result in a refund. Exceptions to the general refund policy are noted in the course descriptions on our website and in the printed schedule. If you have any questions, please call us at (541) 383-7270.