Offerings

Apreciación Artística: Pintores Españoles

Are you interested in learning about great Spanish artists? This lecture-style course, taught in Spanish, will introduce you to the lives, times, and styles of four prominent Spanish painters.

June 1-15, 2024 | 10:00am-12:00pm PDT | Bend

ART 142: Digital Painting - Basics

Translate traditional drawing and painting techniques using digital tools on the computer. Includes use of pressure-sensitive electronic pen tablets, stylus, and industry-standard software to create digital art that implements various traditional mediums. Emphasizes concept and personal style development. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

June 25, 2024 to August 29, 2024 | 9:00am-12:00pm PDT | Redmond

ART 184: Beginning Watercolor

This course explores the unique qualities of watercolor as a painting medium. Emphasizes fundamental skills, color, and composition while painting from a variety of subjects. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

June 25, 2024 to August 29, 2024 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Redmond

Beautiful Photos: From Start to Finish

Discover how to create beautiful digital photographs from start to finish with professional photographer Steve Giardini. Learn basic camera operations, practice behind your camera, and discover photo editing techniques that will make your photos shine. Expect plenty of hands-on practice under expert guidance. Be challenged without being intimidated!

May 7-14, 2024 | 5:00pm-7:30pm PDT | Bend

Beginning Drawing Simplified 1

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. Beginning Drawing Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required. Take the series together, or register for any of the single sessions.

Friday, May 3, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Bend
Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Madras

Beginning Drawing Simplified 2

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. Beginning Drawing Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required. Take the series together, or register for any of the single sessions.

Friday, May 10, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Bend
Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 1:30pm-5:00pm PDT | Madras

Beginning Drawing Simplified 3

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. Beginning Drawing Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required. Take the series together, or register for any of the single sessions.

Friday, May 17, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Bend

Beginning Drawing Simplified Full Series

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. Beginning Drawing Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required. Take the series together, or register for any of the single sessions.

May 3-17, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Bend
Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 9:00am-5:00pm PDT | Madras

Community Youth Production of The Wizard of Oz

The community production of The Wizard of Oz will bring youth from Prineville and Madras together for this theater arts program offered free of cost to all who register. Rehearsals are every other weekend, April - August at COCC Madras, and culminate with two performances at the Madras Performing Arts Center, August 3 and August 4. All are welcome to participate with roles ranging from stage crew, munchkins, lead roles, and more. Ages 9-17.

April 13, 2024 to August 4, 2024 | 10:00am-3:30pm PDT | Madras

Digital Photo Organization 101

Clean up your digital photo collection with professional organizer and photo coach Debbie Bauman. In this interactive course, you will learn how to identify your own personal strategy for managing your photos and techniques to create a beautiful collection of memories that your family will enjoy for generations.

This course contains no sessions at this time.

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.

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | 10:00am-3:00pm PDT | Bend

Expressing With the Elements of Art Youth Camp

Learn the elements of art and how to create abstract expressions with them! In this hands-on camp, students will be introduced to the ELEMENTS of ART: line, shape, form, texture, color and value by drawing with markers and colored pencils. Students will learn expression artwork as a framework for expressing their ideas, themselves, and their emotions. Each student's artwork will be as unique as they are! This class is designed for non-artists and artists alike, and no artistic skill is required. Taught by COCC Art Professor, Natasha Bacca. Ages 10-15.

July 22, 2024 to August 1, 2024 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Bend
August 5-15, 2024 | 1:00pm-4:00pm PDT | Bend

FA 101: Introduction to Film

This course focuses on audio-visual narratives, with an emphasis on how the collaborative process of combining cinematography, editing, sound, mise-en-scene, and acting constructs meaning and communicates ideas. This is a non-credit Community Education class. You will not receive college credit.

June 24, 2024 to August 29, 2024 | 12:00pm-12:00pm PDT | Online

Ikebana: Traditional Japanese Art of Flower Arranging (Basic/Intermediate)

Create unique and beautiful Japanese Ikebana floral arrangements using techniques established over centuries. Historical, cultural, and spiritual aspects of the practice accompany hands-on learning. After each meeting, students may take their arrangements home. Students may take the course for personal enrichment or to earn Sogetsu school certification toward a teacher's diploma. Perfect for beginners and those already familiar with Ikebana techniques.

April 14, 2024 to May 5, 2024 | 1:00pm-3:00pm PDT | 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.

Click here to register online through Ed2Go

iPhone Photography Basics

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!

Monday, May 6, 2024 | 5:00pm-8:00pm PDT | Bend

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.

Click here to register online through Ed2Go

Metal Arts: Build Your Own Textured Ring with Gemstone

Learn the basics of metalsmithing while making your own textured ring with a set gemstone! Metalsmithing techniques for this project include filing, sanding, ring sizing, forming, hammering, soldering, finish work, and more. The class will include a brief lecture on the metal arts and safety while working with metals, then a hands-on demonstration. By the end of the class, you will have made a unique textured ring with a set gemstone to take home with you! No experience necessary!

Friday, June 7, 2024 | 1:00pm-5:00pm PDT | Bend

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, finishing work, and more. The class will include a brief lecture on the metal arts and safety while working with metals, then a hands-on demonstration. By the end of the class, you will have made a unique spinner ring to take home with you! No experience necessary

Saturday, May 25, 2024 | 10:00am-2:00pm PDT | Bend

Metal Arts: Make Dangly Earrings

Learn the basics of metalsmithing while making your own custom dangly earrings! In this class, you will learn the basics of designing and building metalsmith earrings made from wire. By the end of the class, you will have made a finished pair of hand-built earrings to take home with you! All materials provided, and no experience necessary!

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | 5:00pm-8:30pm PDT | Bend

Oil Painting: Animal Portrait

Discover the fundamental steps necessary to paint realistic animal portraits using classical oil painting techniques. This course will introduce students to best practices for oil painting and provide fundamental drawing skills needed to capture the "likeness" and realistically recreate a 3-dimensional form on canvas.

May 7-28, 2024 | 5:00pm-8:00pm PDT | Bend

Perspective Drawing Simplified 1

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. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required. Take the series of three, or register for any of the single sessions.

Saturday, April 27, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Redmond

Perspective Drawing Simplified 2

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. Take the series of three, or register for any of the single sessions.

Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Redmond

Perspective Drawing Simplified 3

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. Take the series of three, or register for any of the single sessions.

Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Redmond

Perspective Drawing Simplified Full Series

It's fun and easy to learn one and two-point perspective drawing 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. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required. Take the series of three, or register for any of the single sessions.

April 27, 2024 to May 11, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Redmond

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, May 18, 2024 | 9:00am-1:00pm PDT | 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.

April 2, 2024 to May 21, 2024 | 6:00pm-9:00pm PDT | Bend
April 4, 2024 to May 23, 2024 | 6:00pm-9:00pm PDT | Bend

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, June 8, 2024 | 10:00am-1:00pm PDT | Bend

Printed Photo Organization 101

Join professional organizer and photo coach Debbie Bauman in this interactive course focused on sorting and organizing printed photos. This is a great course for those who are overwhelmed with how to start organizing their boxes, bins, and bags of printed photos and outdated media.

May 7-14, 2024 | 5:30pm-7:30pm PDT | Bend

Redmond Community Choir

Redmond Community Choir provides an opportunity for amateur singers to participate in a musically enriching 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 $20 (cash or check) for a music rental fee to the first class session.

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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 instruction. All materials are provided. Watercolor series builds on techniques and experience. Take the series of three, or register for any of the single sessions.

Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Prineville

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 instruction.

Friday, July 19, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Redmond
Friday, August 2, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Madras
Friday, August 16, 2024 | 9:00am-12:30pm PDT | Prineville

Watercolor Simplified 2

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. All materials are provided. Watercolor Simplified Series should be taken in order. All materials are provided. Watercolor series builds on techniques and experience. Take the series of three, or register for any of the single sessions.

Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 1:30pm-5:00pm PDT | Prineville

Watercolor Simplified Full Series

Learn the simplicity and the joy of watercolor for all levels of experience. Discover simple techniques to create small paintings with the use of ink to accent and define shapes. These techniques are easy and fun with step-by-step instruction. All materials are provided. Watercolor Simplified series builds on techniques and experience. It is recommended the series be taken in order, but not required. Take the series together, or register for any of the single sessions.

Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 9:00am-5:00pm PDT | Prineville

Write Your Name using Mayan Glyphs

Pedro Parra aka "Can Ek"(black snake in Yucatecan Maya) was born in Jo',Yucatán. He is a Mayan artist, musician, photographer, and designer. In this session, you will spend two hours learning the art of writing your name using Mayan glyphs

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | 1:45pm-3:45pm PDT | Redmond