Upcoming Classes & Workshops
To register, call: 503-338-2408 or
email: communityed@clatsopcc.edu
Each term, the CCC Community Ed Department offers a variety of non-credit classes and workshops that enrich lives and inspire learning in our community.
All classes are taught by qualified, local community members and visiting instructors who have experience in their field, a love of teaching and want to share their knowledge and expertise. Courses vary in length from single-session workshops to ten-week courses. Offerings vary from term to term and adapt to meet the community’s ever-evolving needs.
Try something new at CCC—sign up to take a class today!
A new term is on the horizon!
Which means it is time to figure out what non-credit classes and/or workshops you’d like to take at CCC. Registration is open.
Please note, classes and workshops can fill up, so we encourage students to register at least 3 days in advance to secure a spot.*
3 easy ways to register + pay
Online
Login to your MyCCC account. If it is your first time to take a class at CCC, you will need to complete an application.
Payment methods: credit card
In Person
Come to the CCC Welcome Center/First Stop in Columbia Hall. Open Mon - Fri, 8 am – 5 pm
Payment methods: cash, check, credit card
By Phone
call: 503-338-2408
OR
email: communityed@clatsopcc.edu
Pay after receiving notice of bill
Summer Term begins on July, 5th, 2021.
Find classes
by start date
Find classes that align with your schedule. Courses vary in length from single-session workshops to ten-week courses. New classes start during various weeks.
July
| Class | Day | Start date | End date | Time | Location | Fee | Description |
| Chair Exercise for Seniors | 2 days/week | 7/6/2021 | 8/27/2021 | Any | via Video | $50.00 | This seated exercise program is designed for Seniors 65+ who are looking for exercise they can do at home and at whatever time suits them. The majority of each session is done in a chair working upper and lower body along with core exercises. Participants may use their own 2-3 lb hand weights depending on their ability. The last 5 minutes of the class is done standing behind the chair focusing on balance and strength of the lower body. This video series of 30-minute classes will be sent to participants via email so that they may view them on their own computers. 16 sessions |
| Interval Training | Mon/Wed | 7/7/2021 | 8/25/2021 | 7:30-8:20AM | PATRIOT-306 | $80.00 | This workout features a combination of strength and cardio activities that will provide a high-calorie burn and body sculpting. Each class features different combinations of activities and is a great form of cross training. After 30 minutes of cardio intervals, participants will do core strengthening on the mat and finish with a good stretch. Students should bring a set of 5-7 lb hand weights to class. 15 sessions |
| Meditation | Wed | 7/7/2021 | 8/25/2021 | 5:30-6:30PM | via Zoom | $50.00 | This is an ongoing meditation class and silent sitting group offered year round. In this class, participants explore the present moment experience using the foundational practices of breath, body, heart, and mind. This is a non-religious class lead by a Zen priest. All are welcome! 8 sessions |
| Beginning Ukulele | Mon | 7/12/2021 | 8/30/2021 | 4:00-5:00PM | TOWLER-201 | $50.00 | Dust off that ukulele and learn how to play it! In this class, you'll learn basic chords and strumming patterns, how to read ukulele tabs, and how to play in a group. Bring your ukulele as well as a tuner and black stand, if you have them. All beginning ukulele players are welcome! 8 sessions |
| Intermediate Ukulele | Mon | 7/12/2021 | 8/30/2021 | 5:00-6:00PM | TOWLER-201 | $50.00 | Are you an experienced ukulele player? Come learn more difficult chords, strumming patterns, and riffs. Develop your skills to get ready to join the local ukulele orchestra! Bring your ukulele as well as a tuner and black stand, if you have them. All experienced ukulele players are welcome! 8 sessions |
| Bird Watching | Thu | 7/15/2021 | 7/15/2021 | 6:00-8:00PM | via Zoom | $25.00 | Take time to familiarize yourself with the beautiful birds of the Pacific NW. Learn to identify them by sight, sound, habitat, and behavior. Even in urban areas, birds are some of the easiest wildlife to observe, but how can you tell which is which? Learn how to tell thrushes from warblers, hawks from eagles, waterfowl from wading birds, and more. Whether you're a backyard bird watcher or eager to go out into the wilderness to check species off your life list, this is a great class to get you started! 1 session |
| Weaving Traditional Maritime Mats | Sat | 7/17/2021 | 7/17/2021 | 11:00AM-2:00PM | 3rd Floor of Towler Hall | $35.00 | Historically, maritime chafing mats—woven from retired fishing and crabbing line—were used to protect the most trafficked areas of the deck aboard wooden ships from everyday wear and tear. In this workshop, students will learn the history and purpose of chafing mats, how to select and prepare retired commercial fishing line for weaving, how to read and follow patterns, and how to weave mats from retired commercial line—harnessing the sea’s good karma. Participants will leave with their own finished mat! The class is limited to 8 students. 1 session |
August
| Class | Day | Start date | End date | Time | Location | Fee | Description |
| Weaving Traditional Maritime Mats | Sat | 8/14/2021 | 8/14/2021 | 11:00AM-2:00PM | 3rd Floor of Towler Hall | $35.00 | Historically, maritime chafing mats—woven from retired fishing and crabbing line—were used to protect the most trafficked areas of the deck aboard wooden ships from everyday wear and tear. In this workshop, students will learn the history and purpose of chafing mats, how to select and prepare retired commercial fishing line for weaving, how to read and follow patterns, and how to weave mats from retired commercial line—harnessing the sea’s good karma. Participants will leave with their own finished mat! The class is limited to 8 students. 1 session |
September
| Class | Day | Start date | End date | Time | Location | Fee | Description |
| Bird Watching | Wed | 9/8/2021 | 9/8/2021 | 6:00-8:00PM | via Zoom | $25.00 | Take time to familiarize yourself with the beautiful birds of the Pacific NW. Learn to identify them by sight, sound, habitat, and behavior. Even in urban areas, birds are some of the easiest wildlife to observe, but how can you tell which is which? Learn how to tell thrushes from warblers, hawks from eagles, waterfowl from wading birds, and more. Whether you're a backyard bird watcher or eager to go out into the wilderness to check species off your life list, this is a great class to get you started! 1 session |
| Weaving Traditional Maritime Mats | Sat | 9/18/2021 | 9/18/2021 | 11:00AM-2:00PM | 3rd Floor of Towler Hall | $35.00 | Historically, maritime chafing mats—woven from retired fishing and crabbing line—were used to protect the most trafficked areas of the deck aboard wooden ships from everyday wear and tear. In this workshop, students will learn the history and purpose of chafing mats, how to select and prepare retired commercial fishing line for weaving, how to read and follow patterns, and how to weave mats from retired commercial line—harnessing the sea’s good karma. Participants will leave with their own finished mat! The class is limited to 8 students. 1 session |
by category
Find classes that inspire you! Offerings vary from term to term and adapt to meet the community’s ever-evolving needs. Not finding what you need? To request a course, email communityed, and we’ll see what we can do!
Art + Craft
| Class | Day | Start date | End date | Time | Location | Fee | Description |
| Weaving Traditional Maritime Mats | Sat | 7/17/2021 | 7/17/2021 | 11:00AM-2:00PM | 3rd Floor of Towler Hall | $35.00 | Historically, maritime chafing mats—woven from retired fishing and crabbing line—were used to protect the most trafficked areas of the deck aboard wooden ships from everyday wear and tear. In this workshop, students will learn the history and purpose of chafing mats, how to select and prepare retired commercial fishing line for weaving, how to read and follow patterns, and how to weave mats from retired commercial line—harnessing the sea’s good karma. Participants will leave with their own finished mat! The class is limited to 8 students. 1 session |
| Weaving Traditional Maritime Mats | Sat | 8/14/2021 | 8/14/2021 | 11:00AM-2:00PM | 3rd Floor of Towler Hall | $35.00 | |
| Weaving Traditional Maritime Mats | Sat | 9/18/2021 | 9/18/2021 | 11:00AM-2:00PM | 3rd Floor of Towler Hall | $35.00 |
Fitness
| Class | Day | Start date | End date | Time | Location | Fee | Description |
| Interval Training | Mon/Wed | 7/7/2021 | 8/25/2021 | 7:30-8:20AM | PATRIOT-306 | $80.00 | This workout features a combination of strength and cardio activities that will provide a high-calorie burn and body sculpting. Each class features different combinations of activities and is a great form of cross training. After 30 minutes of cardio intervals, participants will do core strengthening on the mat and finish with a good stretch. Students should bring a set of 5-7 lb hand weights to class. 15 sessions |
General Interest
| Class | Day | Start date | End date | Time | Location | Fee | Description |
| Bird Watching | Thu | 7/15/2021 | 7/15/2021 | 6:00-8:00PM | via Zoom | $25.00 | Take time to familiarize yourself with the beautiful birds of the Pacific NW. Learn to identify them by sight, sound, habitat, and behavior. Even in urban areas, birds are some of the easiest wildlife to observe, but how can you tell which is which? Learn how to tell thrushes from warblers, hawks from eagles, waterfowl from wading birds, and more. Whether you're a backyard bird watcher or eager to go out into the wilderness to check species off your life list, this is a great class to get you started! 1 session |
| Bird Watching | Wed | 9/8/2021 | 9/8/2021 | 6:00-8:00PM | via Zoom | $25.00 |
Health + Wellness
| Class | Day | Start date | End date | Time | Location | Fee | Description |
| Meditation | Wed | 7/7/2021 | 8/25/2021 | 5:30-6:30PM | via Zoom | $50.00 | This is an ongoing meditation class and silent sitting group offered year round. In this class, participants explore the present moment experience using the foundational practices of breath, body, heart, and mind. This is a non-religious class lead by a Zen priest. All are welcome! 8 sessions |
Music
| Class | Day | Start date | End date | Time | Location | Fee | Description |
| Beginning Ukulele | Mon | 7/12/2021 | 8/30/2021 | 4:00-5:00PM | TOWLER-201 | $50.00 | Dust off that ukulele and learn how to play it! In this class, you'll learn basic chords and strumming patterns, how to read ukulele tabs, and how to play in a group. Bring your ukulele as well as a tuner and black stand, if you have them. All beginning ukulele players are welcome! 8 sessions |
| Intermediate Ukulele | Mon | 7/12/2021 | 8/30/2021 | 5:00-6:00PM | TOWLER-201 | $50.00 | Are you an experienced ukulele player? Come learn more difficult chords, strumming patterns, and riffs. Develop your skills to get ready to join the local ukulele orchestra! Bring your ukulele as well as a tuner and black stand, if you have them. All experienced ukulele players are welcome! 8 sessions |
Seniors
| Class | Day | Start date | End date | Time | Location | Fee | Description |
| Chair Exercise for Seniors | 2 days/week | 7/6/2021 | 8/27/2021 | Any | via Video | $50.00 | This seated exercise program is designed for Seniors 65+ who are looking for exercise they can do at home and at whatever time suits them. The majority of each session is done in a chair working upper and lower body along with core exercises. Participants may use their own 2-3 lb hand weights depending on their ability. The last 5 minutes of the class is done standing behind the chair focusing on balance and strength of the lower body. This video series of 30-minute classes will be sent to participants via email so that they may view them on their own computers. 16 sessions |
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*Non-credit Class/Workshop Refund Policy: If a class or workshop is canceled for any reason, students will receive a full refund. For one or two-session classes and workshops, students must drop the class or workshop one day prior to the class start date in order to receive a full refund. For a class with three sessions or more, students must drop the class within two business days of the class start date in order to receive a full refund.
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