Make new friends, learn new things in just a few hours with these community classes.
Oakland Community College (OCC) has announced its Fall Community Education courses offering a variety of classes in cooking, personal enrichment and personal safety. For more information on OCC Community Education offerings, visit oaklandcc.edu/ce.
Personal Enrichment
OCC is offering three new personal enrichment programs this Fall. For more information and to register, visit Personal Enrichment.
- Crochet for Beginners | Tuesdays, Sept 9 through Oct 28, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Royal Oak Campus
Eight-week beginners’ course designed for anyone who wants to learn how to turn yarn into beautiful handmade items.
- Sewing Fundamentals for Beginners | Thursdays, Sept 11 through Oct 16, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., OCC’s Southfield Campus
Six-week class teaches fundamentals of sewing, including safely operating a sewing machine, using essential sewing tools and completing a sewing project. Sewing machines are provided.
- Paint Like Bob Ross | Thurs, Oct. 9, 6 – 9 p.m., OCC’s Auburn Hills Campus
Join Certified Bob Ross Instructor Ted Simpson for a fun, laid-back evening to learn to paint a classic Ross style painting using his famous wet-on-wet oil technique. In just a few hours, attendees will start with a blank canvas and finish with a personal masterpiece.
Community Cooking Classes
Ramp up your cooking skills with OCC experts in the new Culinary Studies Institute kitchen at Royal Oak Campus. For more information and to register, visit Cooking Classes.
- Rolled Sushi | Wed, Oct. 8, 6 - 8:30 pm
Learn how to make three styles of rolled sushi and gain tips for sushi presentation.
- Taco Party and Elotes for Children | Tues, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Young culinarians will learn to make pico de gallo, taco slaw, guacamole, pickled onions, and grilled elotes (Mexican street corn). The class will wrap up class with a taco party.
- Tacos and Tequila | Wed, Oct. 22, 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Celebrate the flavors of Mexico in this dynamic culinary and mixology experience. Participants will learn to prepare authentic street tacos and discover the three distinctive tequila styles.
- Handmade Pasta and Sauces | Tues, Oct. 28 and Thurs, Oct. 30, 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Master the art of pasta and sauces from scratch in this two-part, hands-on class. Participants will learn to make a variety of pasta shapes and classic sauces and how to stuff and shape filled pastas.
- Mastering Winter Braising and Stewing | Thurs, Nov. 13, 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Participants will learn to prepare rich, hearty meals using affordable cuts of meat and poultry paired with winter vegetables.
- Easy Chicken Dishes | Thurs, Nov. 20, 6 - 8:30 p.m.
This comprehensive class will teach participants the art of cooking every part of the chicken. Participants will also learn how to use dry rubs and marinades, and the best sides to accompany chicken dishes.
- Poinsettia Cupcake Bouquet | Thurs, Dec. 11, 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Learn to make treats that taste as good as they look and celebrate the season at this hands-on creative class.
- Cookie Exchange | Thurs, Dec. 17, 6 - 8:30 p.m.
In this hands-on class, participants will work in small teams to create delicious holiday cookies using chef-inspired recipes in our state-of-the-art kitchen.
Personal Safety-CPL
Popular Concealed Pistol License (CPL) classes taught by Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement (MCOLES) certified police officers at OCC’s Auburn Hills Campus. Students must be age 21 and up. For more information and to register, visit Concealed Pistol License.
- CPL |Sat, Sept. 20, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Full day course takes students from the beginning of safe gun handling through actual range fire. No prior training or experience required.
- Advanced Concealed Pistol License Level 1 | Sat, Oct 11, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Level 1 course goes beyond basic CPL training, focusing on areas such as point and positional shooting; cover and concealment; strong and off-hand shooting; target analysis; pistol malfunction clearing and tactical reloading.
- Advanced Concealed Pistol License Level 2 | Sat, Nov 22, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Level 2 course, taught by the Oakland Police Academy's Firearms Staff, will enhance the participants decision-making skills through force-on-force decision making scenarios to boost necessary skills when confronted with a possible life-threatening situation while under stress.
About OCC
Celebrating 60 years, Oakland Community College (OCC) has educated over one million students since 1965. OCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs and is committed to student success with affordable tuition, support services, flexible class options and top transfer opportunities. The College serves more than 20,000 students annually while advancing our community through education, training and career support. OCC is nationally recognized as Michigan’s top online college, and seventh in the U.S., by Newsweek’s America’s Top Online Colleges 2025. Learn more at oaklandcc.edu.
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