COCC Community Education

🍳 Ready to spice up your skills in the kitchen?

Whether you’re brand new to cooking or looking to sharpen your culinary confidence, our culinary courses are the perfect place to learn, create and have fun.

From hands-on techniques to delicious new recipes, there’s something for every taste and experience level. Come explore the full lineup and find a class or two that inspires you!

✨ Learn something new
✨ Meet fellow food lovers
✨ Build confidence in the kitchen
✨ Take home skills you’ll actually use

Click below to browse upcoming culinary courses and save your spot today. Classes can fill quickly, so don’t wait!

👩‍🍳 Browse the culinary courses and register today! 🍳 Ready to spice up your skills in the kitchen?

Whether you’re brand new to cooking or looking to sharpen your culinary confidence, our culinary courses are the perfect place to learn, create, and have fun.

From hands-on techniques to delicious new recipes, there’s something for every taste and experience level. Come explore the full lineup and find a class or two that inspires you!

✨ Learn something new
✨ Meet fellow food lovers
✨ Build confidence in the kitchen
✨ Take home skills you’ll actually use

Click below to browse upcoming culinary courses and save your spot today. Classes can fill quickly, so don’t wait!

👩‍🍳 Browse the culinary courses and register today!🍳 Ready to spice up your skills in the kitchen?

Whether you’re brand new to cooking or looking to sharpen your culinary confidence, our culinary courses are the perfect place to learn, create, and have fun.

From hands-on techniques to delicious new recipes, there’s something for every taste and experience level. Come explore the full lineup and find a class or two that inspires you!

✨ Learn something new
✨ Meet fellow food lovers
✨ Build confidence in the kitchen
✨ Take home skills you’ll actually use

Click below to browse upcoming culinary courses and save your spot today. Classes can fill quickly, so don’t wait!

👩‍🍳 Browse the culinary courses and register today! https://www.enrole.com/cocc/jsp/index.jsp?categoryId=10218

Explore upcoming Health, Wellness & Mindfulness courses designed to help you care for your body, mind, and everyday life.

From yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Reiki, and mindfulness-based stress reduction to nutrition, healthy cooking, CPR, herbal wellness and more, there’s something for every interest and experience level. Whether you want to reduce stress, build strength, support your health or simply try something new, these classes are a great place to start.

✨ Move your body
✨ Nourish your health
✨ Learn practical wellness tools
✨ Connect with others in a supportive setting
✨ Make time for yourself

Click below to browse upcoming Health, Wellness & Mindfulness courses and find a class — or two — that inspires you.

🌱 Explore the courses and register today! Explore upcoming Health, Wellness & Mindfulness courses designed to help you care for your body, mind, and everyday life.

From yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Reiki, and mindfulness-based stress reduction to nutrition, healthy cooking, CPR, herbal wellness, and more — there’s something for every interest and experience level. Whether you want to reduce stress, build strength, support your health, or simply try something new, these classes are a great place to start.

✨ Move your body
✨ Nourish your health
✨ Learn practical wellness tools
✨ Connect with others in a supportive setting
✨ Make time for yourself

Click below to browse upcoming Health, Wellness & Mindfulness courses and find a class — or two — that inspires you.

🌱 Explore the courses and register today! https://www.enrole.com/cocc/jsp/index.jsp?categoryId=10189

Learn practical self-defense skills for real-life situations!

“Self-Defense: Essential Skills for Real-Life Safety” is designed for all generations and focuses on personal safety strategies you can use in everyday environments. Learn how to recognize potential threats, set clear boundaries, make quick decisions, and use simple techniques to create space and escape safely — no prior experience needed.

Upcoming classes:
Thursday, June 4, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. — Bend
Saturday, June 13, 9 to 11 a.m. — Bend
Saturday, June 13, 1 to 3 p.m. — COCC Redmond Campus
Saturday, July 11, 9 to 11 a.m. — Bend
Saturday, July 11, 1 to 3 p.m. — COCC Redmond Campus

Register today: https://ow.ly/k4U950Z0qn7

Turn something old into something amazing. 🧥

Join COCC Community Education for Sewing: Upcycle a Coat or Blanket and transform an old blanket, quilt, heavy drape or other textile into a wearable piece you’ll be proud of.

All sewing and serger machines, cutting tools, mats, iron, thread, buttons and snaps are provided. Just bring your textile and your creativity!

Tuesday and Thursday, May 26 and 28
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
COCC Redmond Campus, Building 1, Room 105
$149
Instructor: Qristy Kurtz

This class is all about creative connection, reducing waste, and making fashion more sustainable. Seats are limited — register today! https://ow.ly/L8nm50YZ61r

Looking for summer plans that go beyond screen time? ☀️

COCC Community Education youth camps help kids and teens stay busy in ways that feel fun, not forced. They’ll get to explore interests, learn something new, connect with peers and come home with stories to share.

Camps are affordable, local and offered on COCC campuses across Central Oregon, so families can find summer options that work a little better for real life.

See what’s coming up and register: cocc.edu/youth

COCC Redmond Campus
COCC Madras Campus
COCC Prineville Campus

Summer break is exciting — until you hear “I’m bored” for the tenth time.

COCC Community Education youth camps give kids and teens something fun, active and meaningful to look forward to. Campers can try new things, build confidence, meet friends and stay engaged while school is out.

With affordable camps offered on COCC campuses across Central Oregon, families can find options close to home — and youth can spend summer doing something they actually enjoy.

Explore upcoming camps and register: cocc.edu/youth

COCC Redmond Campus
COCC Madras Campus
COCC Prineville Campus

Mediterranean Sampler is almost here, and there are still seats available.

Join us Saturday, May 2, from noon-3 p.m. on our COCC Prineville Campus for an afternoon of camaraderie, cooking and culinary adventure. You’ll work in teams to create and enjoy a delicious menu featuring hummus and veggies, prosciutto-wrapped dates, cod in saffron broth with chorizo and potatoes, lemon-anise biscotti and regional wine pairings.

All recipes will be prepared gluten- and dairy-free, as well as low-glycemic. Participants with additional food sensitivities are encouraged to contact the instructor.

Saturday, May 2
Class price: $129
COCC Prineville Campus

Reserve your seat today! https://ow.ly/1n1U50YO54y

Discover the bold, expressive world of charcoal in Drawing: Beginning Charcoal Foundations.

This one-day class is designed for beginners and introduces the tools, techniques and concepts behind dynamic charcoal drawing. Whether you are brand new to drawing or ready to try a new medium, this is a great place to start.

Saturday, April 26
9 a.m.-noon
$79

Register now and start creating with charcoal. https://ow.ly/AUqt50YHjIL

Why attend Central Oregon Summer Spanish Immersion? Because learning Spanish is even more powerful when you live it.

Join us June 22-25, 2026, on the COCC Redmond Campus for the 10th anniversary of Central Oregon Summer Spanish Immersion (COSSI)— four full days designed to help you build confidence, strengthen your skills, and deepen your understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures in an immersive, supportive environment.

COSSI is a great fit for students, educators, professionals and lifelong learners ages 16 and older who want to:

✔️improve their Spanish through real interaction
✔️learn from experienced instructors
✔️engage more deeply with Spanish-speaking cultures
✔️connect with others who share a passion for language learning
✔️step outside the traditional classroom and into a more meaningful learning experience

The program includes 12 hours of Spanish instruction, 12 hours of Spanish culture electivo sessions and facilitated conversation and courses conducted entirely in Spanish. This year also features a returning keynote from Oregon 4th Judicial District Circuit Court Judge Xiomara Torres.

Learn more and register today at https://ow.ly/YOZ450Yx3RY, call 541-383-7240, or email [email protected]

And for those ready to keep going, join us after COSSI for the 3-Day Intensive Intermediate Spanish Language Lab, June 29-July 1, 2026, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. https://ow.ly/jIwh50Yx3S0