Casper College Community Education and Lifelong Learning

SEWING MACHINE BASICS
Build confidence with your home sewing machine while creating fun, practical projects in a supportive environment with instruction woven throughout. Explore beginner to intermediate techniques like threading, stitching, pattern reading, and morewhile making bookmarks, potholders, bags, and aprons. Selected supplies are provided. Bring a sewing machine, bobbins, extra machine needles in sizes 12 or 14, fabric scissors, thread snips, a seam ripper, black and white thread, and straight or safety pins. Bring 2-4 yards of fabric and a coordinating spool of thread to the second class; the instructor will provide guidance at the first meeting.
Weekly - Tue 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (9/8/2026-9/29/2026)
For more information or to register, visit https://bit.ly/4eAuNyD or call 307-268-3401

BEGINNING COLORED PENCIL
Embark on an expressive adventure and learn to create stunning artwork with colored pencils. Explore various styles and techniques while experimenting with exciting, unconventional methods that go beyond traditional colored pencil applications. Trace an image and bring it to life with color through step-by-step guidance and insightful tutorials. The instructor will email the supply list before the first class.
Weekly - Wed 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (9/2/2026-9/16/2026)
For more information or to register, visit http://bit.ly/3Sp0bc8 or call 307-268-3401

ITALIAN FOR TRAVEL
Planning a trip to Italy or love Italian culture? Learn essential phrases to travel confidently or enrich your everyday life. Practice greetings, personal introductions, inquiries, and more. Benefit from firsthand insights into Italy’s culture and language from a native speaker and teacher of Italian. Suitable for beginners. Bring note-taking materials.
Weekly - Tue, Thu 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM (9/1/2026-9/10/2026)
For more information or to register, visit https://bit.ly/4gBs3DJ or call 307-268-3401

FLY FISHING FUNDAMENTALS
Dive into fly fishing, starting with essentials such as casting, tying knots, identifying aquatic life, and choosing flies in the classroom. Hone your skills and learn to read water during a field trip to a local public fishing spot. Selected supplies are provided. Bring note-taking materials and a dozen flies, available at the Ugly Bug Fly Shop, to the first class. Wear clothing appropriate for the weather and activities. Ideal for beginners seeking hands-on experience and confidence in fly fishing. Register and submit travel paperwork, along with proof of fishing license and conservation stamp, available at sporting goods stores, by Wednesday, Sept. 2. Driving your own vehicle is not permitted.
Weekly - Thu, Fri 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM (9/10/2026-9/11/2026); Weekly - Sat 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM (9/12/2026-9/12/2026)
For more information or to register, visit https://bit.ly/4xSaeXm or call 307-268-3401

CANINE HIKING BASICS
Navigate the fundamentals of hiking safely and confidently with your dog. Cover essential gear, trail etiquette, conditioning, and how to prepare for varying terrain and weather. Build knowledge and skills to make outdoor adventures safe, fun, and rewarding for you and your canine companion. A liability release is required. Bring proof of rabies, DHPP, and Bordetella vaccinations. Register one human per dog, and ensure your dog is friendly and nonreactive to people and other dogs. Bring a 6-foot nonretractable or bungee leash, a flat collar, and a toy. Meet at the Adventure Playground Gazebo at Crossroads Park.
hu 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM (08/27/2026 )
For more information or to register, visit https://bit.ly/4w6waMP or call 307-268-3401

INTRO TO DSLR
Saturate yourself with a comprehensive introduction to your digital single-lens reflex or DSLR camera. Discover how to use your camera, understand the function of all its k***s and buttons, and why they matter. Look at different lenses and their purpose, as well as attachments like flashes, shutter remotes, and tripods. Bring your DSLR camera to class.
Weekly - Tue 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (8/25/2026-9/15/2026)
For more information or to register, visit https://bit.ly/4vvWK22 or call 307-268-3401

Falon and Brittney are at Copper Cup this morning to meet with anyone interested in Community Education and OLLI. If you’re a new student or longtime member we would love to have coffee with you!

WHITEWATER RAFTING
Make a splash this summer with a guided rafting experience. A memorable day trip to Thermopolis includes expert tutelage from the Wind River Canyon Whitewater and Fly-Fishing staff. All gear is provided for this three-hour rafting journey. Bring a sack lunch, water, snacks, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a change of clothes. A waiver is required. The van to Thermopolis departs from the Myra Fox Skelton Energy Institute parking lot. Driving your own vehicle is not permitted. Register and complete travel paperwork by Thursday, July 23.
Sat 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (8/8/2026)
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PLEIN AIR: CAPTURING THE SKY
Gain confidence in plein air painting and capture the sky over Casper Mountain. Observe and interpret skies, clouds, and landscapes through art. Enjoy creative experimentation with texture and brushwork, connect with nature, unwind, and recharge. Supplies are provided. Bring a hat, sunscreen, water bottle, apron, and an easel if you have one. Suitable for all levels.
Sat 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (8/8/2026)
For more information or to register, visit https://bit.ly/4vFeNSE or call 307-268-3401

Plein Air: Capturing the Sky Gain confidence in plein air painting and capture the sky over Casper Mountain. Observe and interpret skies, clouds, and...

CREATIVE SUMMER CERAMICS
Enjoy extra studio time in this engaging ceramics workshop. Refine hand-building skills over four clay-work evenings, plus a glazing experiment day. Create your own projects or expand on past class projects, using colorful slips and glazes to bring your clay creations to life. Supplies are provided. Bring your favorite clay tools if desired. Basic knowledge of clay building is required.
Weekly - Mon, Wed 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM (7/20/2026-8/3/2026)
For more information or to register, visit http://bit.ly/4fUdHOx or call 307-268-3401