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.

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

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.

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

Have fun learning how to draw, even if you think you can't. This class shows you techniques to develop skills using geometric shapes which are then softened and rounded to draw anything. Beginning drawing is the basis for all fine art because it teaches you how to see objects in a different way. You will do a technique sheet and a finished drawing. No experience is required. Materials are supplied. Beginning Drawing Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required.

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Friday, December 5, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PST | Bend

Building on the information in Beginning Drawing 1, you will explore the importance of value (shading) which provides depth and perspective on a two-dimensional surface. Value is one of the main elements in drawing and painting, and adding charcoal makes it exciting. The projects include a pencil drawing and a charcoal drawing. Materials are included. Beginning Drawing Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required.

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Friday, December 12, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PST | Bend

In session three of Beginning Drawing, you will investigate the advanced drawing techniques of pencil, ink, and charcoal. Bring a black and white photo of something you would like to draw that is approximately 8 by 10 inches. All other materials are supplied. Beginning Drawing Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required.

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Friday, December 19, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PST | Bend

It's fun and easy to learn two-point perspective with this step-by-step method. Perspective gives objects like houses, barns, office building, fences, etc. the appearance of going back in space in two directions which give depth and distance. A pencil is used for this technique which adds realism to your projects. This also teaches the use of measuring exact proportions. Perspective Drawing Simplified series builds on techniques and experience.

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Friday, November 7, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PST | Redmond

It is better to learn one-point perspective after taking Perspective Simplified 1 because it makes the concepts easier to understand. This technique relies more on horizontals, verticals, and different points of view. All skill levels are welcome. Pencil or ink techniques will add to the interest of your two finished projects. All skill levels are welcome. All materials are provided. Perspective Drawing Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required.

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Friday, November 14, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PST | Redmond

This exciting class teaches you how to put one-point and two-point perspective into one finished drawing using pencil, ink, or colored pencils. Subjects you choose can be outdoor buildings and landscape, cityscapes, or interior rooms. Perspective Drawing Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required.

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Friday, November 21, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PST | Redmond

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.

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

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.

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

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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Discover the ins and outs of creating incredible photos with your iPhone. This class will teach you how to use your iPhone camera more effectively using basic composition skills and exposure control. Learn about image editing and apps that can add that extra something to make your images stand out. You'll likely discover things you never knew about your iPhone camera, and be inspired to create images that you'll love!

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Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 5:00pm-8:00pm PST | Bend

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.

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

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.

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Sunday, October 26, 2025 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT |
Sunday, January 25, 2026 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PST | Bend

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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Learn the fundamentals of metalsmithing in this engaging four-hour workshop! Perfect for beginners, this hands-on class will introduce you to key techniques such as filing, sanding, ring sizing, forming, hammering, soldering, and finishing. We'll begin with a short lecture on the metal arts and important safety practices, followed by a live demonstration. Then, you'll design and create your own ornament. Choose from brass or copper, both included in the class cost. Sterling silver will also be available for in-class purchase if you'd like to upgrade your materials. By the end of the workshop, you'll leave with a one-of-a-kind ornament, crafted entirely by you. No experience necessary, just bring your creativity!

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Sunday, December 14, 2025 | 9:00am-1:00pm PST | Bend

Learn the fundamentals of metalsmithing while creating your very own fidget (spinner) ring! In this hands-on class, you'll explore essential jewelry techniques including filing, sanding, sizing, forming, hammering, finishing, and more. We'll begin with a brief lecture covering safety and an overview of metal arts, followed by step-by-step demonstrations. You'll measure and size your ring, then use torches and hammers to form and solder both the ring band and spinner components. Choose from brass or copper, both included in the class cost. Sterling silver will also be available for in-class purchase if you'd like to upgrade your materials. By the end of the workshop, you'll leave with a unique, handcrafted spinner ring, and a solid introduction to basic metalsmithing skills. No experience necessary, just bring your curiosity and creativity!

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Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 9:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend

Learn the fundamentals of metalsmithing while creating your very own textured ring with gemstone! In this hands-on class, you'll explore essential jewelry techniques including filing, sanding, sizing, forming, hammering, finishing, and more. We'll begin with a brief lecture covering safety and an overview of metal arts, followed by step-by-step demonstrations. You'll measure and size your ring, then use torches and hammers to form and solder your ring. Choose from brass or copper, both included in the class cost. Sterling silver will also be available for in-class purchase if you'd like to upgrade your materials. By the end of the workshop, you'll leave with a unique, handcrafted textured ring with a gemstone, and a solid introduction to basic metalsmithing skills. No experience necessary, just bring your curiosity and creativity!

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Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 9:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend

Learn the fundamentals of metalsmithing while creating your very own thick banded and stacker rings! In this hands-on class, you'll explore essential jewelry techniques including filing, sanding, sizing, forming, hammering, finishing, and more. We'll begin with a brief lecture covering safety and an overview of metal arts, followed by step-by-step demonstrations. You'll measure and size your ring, then use torches and hammers to form and solder your rings. Choose from brass or copper, both included in the class cost. Sterling silver will also be available for in-class purchase if you'd like to upgrade your materials. By the end of the workshop, you'll leave with a unique, handcrafted banded and stacker ring set, and a solid introduction to basic metalsmithing skills. No experience necessary, just bring your curiosity and creativity!

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

In this hands-on, beginner-friendly metalsmithing course for adults, you'll develop essential skills in hand-tool use, soldering, and metal fabrication. Through guided instruction and studio time, you'll complete two personalized projects: a cut-out metal bracelet and a stone-set pendant. Along the way, you'll explore historical and contemporary jewelry practices while learning techniques such as cutting, filing, forming, texturing, and bezel setting. Choose from brass or copper, both included in the class cost. Sterling silver will also be available for in-class purchase if you'd like to upgrade your materials. No experience necessary, just bring your creativity and willingness to learn!

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November 5-26, 2025 | 5:00pm-8:00pm PST | Bend

In this beginner-friendly metalsmithing course for adults, you'll gain essential skills in hand-tool use, soldering, and metal fabrication. Through guided instruction, you'll create two personalized projects: a custom metal pendant and a stone-set ring. Along the way, you'll explore historical and contemporary jewelry practices while learning techniques such as cutting, filing, forming, texturing, and bezel setting. Choose from brass or copper, both included in the class cost. Sterling silver will also be available for in-class purchase if you'd like to upgrade your materials. No experience necessary, just bring your creativity!

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October 3-24, 2025 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend

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.

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

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.

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Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 7:00pm-11:00pm PDT | Prineville
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 7:00pm-11:00pm PDT | Prineville

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.

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Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 9:00am-1:00pm PST | Bend
Saturday, January 24, 2026 | 9:00am-1:00pm PST | Redmond

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.

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Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 9:00am-1:00pm PST | Redmond
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 9:00am-1:00pm PST | Bend

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.

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September 23, 2025 to November 18, 2025 | 6:00pm-9:00pm PDT | Bend
September 24, 2025 to November 12, 2025 | 6:00pm-9:00pm PDT | Bend
September 25, 2025 to November 13, 2025 | 6:00pm-9:00pm PDT | Bend

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.

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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.

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Friday, October 10, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Bend
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Prineville
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PST | Redmond

Discover more watercolor techniques in the second class to create texture and depth in your paintings using salt, plastic wrap, spray bottles, and masking fluid. No experience is required for the two projects. Watercolor Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required.

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Friday, October 17, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Bend
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PST | Redmond

Using the techniques learned in Watercolor Simplified I and 2, you will discover how value and blending are key elements in giving depth and volume to a finished painting. Students will complete a painting 8x10, 9x12, or 11x15 inches. 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.

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Friday, October 24, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Bend
Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 9:00am-12:30pm PST | Redmond