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Wine Appreciation
with Alex Gapinski
Looking for a class that's equal parts fun and informative? This beginner-friendly wine course is designed for anyone looking to educate themselves on wine. Each session explores a new theme, from bold reds and crisp whites to sparkling selections and iconic regions like France, Italy, and beyond. You'll pick up the essentials of how wine is grown and made, learn simple tasting techniques, and build the kind of wine vocabulary that makes ordering at a restaurant or choosing a bottle feel effortless. Every class includes a relaxed presentation to walk you through key concepts, plus tastings of 6-8 curated wines that bring the lessons to life. By the end of the course, you'll feel confident navigating wine shops, menus, and conversations. Be prepared to show your state issued ID card the first night of class.
Still Life Painting on Canvas
with Lee Lane
Learn how to reflect the beauty of the objects around you. In this course, students will use water-mixable oil and learn to properly mix color and apply it to a canvas, putting the "life" in "still life.
Level Up Your Sourdough
with Treasure McPherson
Explore the full potential of your sourdough starter! We'll go beyond basic loaves to share recipes for sourdough English muffins, chocolate chip cookies, and creative flour blends like Einkorn. You'll learn how to read your crumb, achieve a great rise, and make smart adjustments to improve your bakes. We'll wrap up with a Q&A and troubleshooting session to help you overcome any starter or bread challenges.
Drawing in Colored Pencil
with Lee Lane
Explore the vibrant world of colored pencil art in this 4-week course taught by one of Wyoming's celebrated artists! You'll learn essential techniques like layering, blending, and shading to create stunning, detailed drawings. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to sharpen their skills- all supplies are provided, so come and discover how colorful creativity can be!
Introduction to DSLR Photography
with Damon Mikesell
Learn the basics to get the most out of your digital camera. Explore technical aspects such as ISO,aperture, and shutter speed, then apply those skills and share your photos in a critique to learn more aboutthe aesthetics and composition. We will explore what makes a good photo good. Must bring your owncamera.