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 22, 2026 to August 26, 2026 | 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 22, 2026 to August 26, 2026 | 10:00am-11:50am PDT | Bend

If you are writing or have written your fiction novel or memoir and want to learn about the next steps toward publication, this course will show you what is needed to acquire an agent or publisher. You will learn how to write a pitch, query letter, long and short synopsis, potential back cover blurb and more.

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May 7, 2026 to June 11, 2026 | 5:00pm-7:00pm PDT | Bend

Living in Central Oregon, we all have experience with nature, but sometimes it can be hard to capture: you don't want to interrupt a peaceful moment with a photo, or maybe there's an idea that you want to use nature to convey. In this class, you will learn what makes great nature writing, how to notice small things and describe them in vivid detail, how to bring your reader on a journey with you and how to translate your experiences outdoors to ideas inside. Bring your stories and inspiration to this workshop-style class, or just come ready to share your passion for nature in written form. Either way, you will leave with a renewed sense of wonder, and actionable ideas for writing about our world.

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 5:00pm-8:00pm PDT | Bend

Whether you've traveled across the world or back to your hometown for the holidays, you have a story to share about travel: what you experienced, what you ate and how it changed you. Learn to describe the food, environment, culture and experiences of the trips you've taken in this class. Through expert coaching and hands-on advice, learn how to create vivid travelogues for personal use or for publication with precise descriptions and captivating hooks. This is a hands-on, workshop-style class, so come with questions and ideas, ready to remember past adventures and prepare for the ones to come.

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 5:00pm-8:00pm PDT | Bend