Explore the Possibilities
Community Interest classes at Sheridan College provide opportunities to dive deep into your personal interests. These classes deliver unique experiences that will feed your curiosity in a wide variety of areas including art, music, outdoor activities, and cultural topics. You can learn how to fly a drone, play an instrument, or play pickleball.
Registration is open, and classes start as early as May 15, 2023. Now is the time to enroll.
Summer Classes Starting in May
6 Week, 5/15 – 6/23
7:00 AM – 9:30AM, Wednesdays
ENGL-1490-02 (1 credit)
Instructor: Sinclair, S.
Cost: $161 (WY resident)
This introductory course explores themes, patterns, literary conventions, and topics about the natural world in American literature. Discussions will examine the human connection to the environment, nature, and the motivations of environmental writers. Students will gain insight into what has been written about nature and place, why it was written, and how the writings influence society.
Summer Classes Starting in June
4 Week Class, 6/12 – 7/7
8:00AM – 4:00PM, Fridays
BOT-1990-01 (1 credit)
Instructor: Erickson, A.
Cost: $161 (WY resident)
This course provides students with an introduction to plant identification, and focuses on native wildflowers of Wyoming. Students will explore topics in plant form and function, plant taxonomy, and plant ecology. This course will include field trip(s).
8 Week Class, 6/12 – 8/4
Flexible schedule
MUSC-1073-01 (1 credit)
Instructor: Edwards, B.
Cost: $161 (WY resident) + $125 fee
This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in piano performance and techniques. It is intended for non-music majors who wish to study piano for personal enrichment.
8 Week Class, 6/12 – 8/4
Flexible schedule
MUSC-1074-01 (1 credit)
Instructor: Edwards, B.
Cost: $161 (WY resident) + $125 fee
This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in voice performance and techniques. It is intended for non-music majors who wish to study voice for personal enrichment.
8 Week Class, 6/12 – 8/4
Flexible schedule
MUSC-1075-01 (1 credit)
Instructor: Olsen, D.
Cost: $161 (WY resident) + $125 fee
This course offers students weekly, 30-minute private lessons in guitar performance and techniques. It is intended for non-music majors who wish to study guitar for personal enrichment.
8 Weeks, 6/12 – 8/4
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Mondays
OEAC-1990-01 (1 credit)
Instructor: Staff
Cost: $161 (WY resident)
This course is designed to introduce basic principles of wilderness backpacking. Topics for this course include proper equipment, trail selection, menu planning and food preparation, basic backcountry first aid, map, compass, GPS use, and “Leave No Trace” practices. The opportunity to use and practice skills will be available in form of a 3-4 day backcountry trip. Participants should be comfortable hiking 5-10 miles, but no backpacking experience is necessary.
8 Weeks, 6/12 – 8/4
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, Wednesdays
OEAC-1990-03 (1 credit)
Instructor: Staff
Cost: $161 (WY resident)
This course gives the beginning mountain biker the basic skills necessary to navigate off-road terrain. Learn basic gear shifting, braking, and bike control/handling. Group rides will include climbing and downhill techniques. This course will include field trip(s).
8 Weeks, 6/12 – 8/4
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM, Tues & Thurs
PEAC-1990-01 (1 credit)
Instructor: Staff
Cost: $161 (WY resident)
This course will cover the beginning skills of pickleball. There is an emphasis on fundamental strokes, rules, terminology, and etiquette. Participants will have access to the Sheridan College Dome.
*No classes on the following dates: June 22, July 13 & July 20
8 Weeks, 6/12 – 8/4
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM, Mon & Wed
PEAC-1990-02 (1 credit)
Instructor: Staff
Cost: $161 (WY resident)
This course will cover the fundamentals of golf. There is an emphasis on the knowledge and practice of individual skills. Rules and etiquette will be taught. This course is designed for fun to encourage lifelong participation.
*No classes on the following dates: June 21, June 26, July 12 & July 14
**On July 31 – the course will be three hours long and be a full round of golf.
Fall Classes Starting in August
8 Weeks, 8/28 – 12/15
12:00PM – 12:50PM, Tuesday & Thursdays
Location: Sheridan College; Whitney 129
PEAC-1249-01 (1 credit)
Instructor: Koltiska, S.
Cost: $161 (WY resident)
This course is designed to complement and enhance biomechanics by focusing on balance, flexibility, and strength. The course will give an overview of different styles of Yoga, its history, and its purpose. The postures (asanas), breath, and correct body mechanics for each posture will be addressed, along with contraindications and modifications for limitations.
7 Weeks, 8/28 – 10/17
6:00PM – 8:45PM, Thursdays
Location: Sheridan College
ENTK-1950-01 (1 credit)
Instructor: Berens, J.
Cost: $161 (WY resident) + $25 fee
The Architectural Sketching class explores fundamental sketching concepts and principles essential for drawing and design. Beginning and advanced skill levels will acquire useful tips and techniques to create realistic and expressive drawings. Students will learn the basics of drawing such as perspective, proportion, shading, texture, and composition, as well as how to draw architectural and design themes. The class examines various hand drawing techniques using different mediums including pencils, watercolors, protractors, and digital art using the Concepts App with stylus pen with an iPad.
16 Weeks, 8/28 – 12/15
11:00AM – 1:00PM, Fridays
Location: Sheridan College
ART-1950-04 (1 credit)
Instructor: Brock, D.
Cost: $161 (WY resident) + $100 fee
Art Gym is an opportunity for students and members of the community to have access to the printmaking and drawing studios during designated art gym hours. Assignments will be self-driven and will give the students the ability to receive feedback on work by instructors.
16 Weeks, 8/28 – 12/15
11:00AM – 1:00PM, Fridays
Location: Sheridan College
ART-1950-03 (1 credit)
Instructor: Denham, B.
Cost: $161 (WY resident) + $100 fee
Art Gym is an opportunity for students and members of the community to have access to the printmaking and drawing studios during designated art gym hours. Assignments will be self-driven and will give the students the ability to receive feedback on work by instructors.
8-Weeks, 8/28 – 10/17
Online Course
HLTK-1950-01 (1 credit)
Instructor: Sandy, M.
Cost: $161 (WY resident)
Would you like to know more about a healthcare career, one where you can help clients maintain and improve wellbeing. Overall employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 13 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations; this increase is expected to result in about 2 million new jobs over the decade. This online course is designed to expose students to various healthcare career options.
8 Weeks, 8/28 – 10/17
6:00PM – 8:45PM, Thursdays
OEAC-1950-01 (1 credit)
Instructor: Araas, J.
Cost: $161 (WY resident) + $15 fee
This course allows students to develop the skills necessary to experience fly-fishing in their own lives. Lessons will include a discussion of basic gear, essential safety techniques, and an introduction to the fundamental skills essential to the activity. Students will also examine outdoor ethics and any specific license requirements related to the activity. Topics related to this course will vary according to the specific activity. No experience necessary, but students will need to own a valid Wyoming fishing license for field trips.
7 Weeks, 8/28 – 10/17
9:00AM – 9:50AM, Monday- & Wednesdays
Location: Sheridan College; Dome
HLED-1950-01 (1 credit)
Instructor: Layher, S.
Cost: $161 (WY resident)
This course is designed for individuals who want to learn how to lift weights and lose weight while being closely monitored by a certified personal trainer (without the high cost). You will be provided with body fat testing, stress reduction help, and individual program guidance when enrolled. The class will meet as a group, but members will get one-on-one attention within their health plan.
8 Weeks, 8/28 – 10/17
4:00PM – 4:50PM, Monday & Thursdays
MUSC-1950-01 (1 credit)
Instructor: Richards, E.
Cost: $161 (WY resident)
This music appreciation course is an introduction to the music of traditional Big Bands. A Big Band is a musical ensemble that usually consists of ten or more musicians with four sections: saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and rhythm section.
8 Weeks, 8/28 – 10/17
6:00 PM – 7:50 PM, Tuesdays
Location: Sheridan College; Whitney 107
This course will cover making ceramics in a studio environment. Demonstrations and hands-on instruction will have you creating cups, bowls, mugs, and whatever your imagination can dream up! No experience is necessary; faculty will teach you all you need to know.
ART-1950-01 (1 credit)
Instructor: Dugal, R.
Cost: $161 (WY resident) + $25 lab fee
8 Weeks, 8/28 – 10/17
6:00PM – 7:50PM, Wednesdays
Location: Sheridan College; Whitney 129
PEAC-1950-01 (1 credit)
Instructor: Jensen, M.
Cost: $161 (WY resident)
An 8-week self-defense course focusing on instinctive, simple body movements and an aggressive mindset. The course teaches students how to use their entire body as a weapon to survive unexpected violent attacks. Just as importantly, the course teaches students how to avoid violence whenever possible.
Classes Starting in October
8 Weeks, 10/18 – 12/15
6:00PM – 7:50 PM, Thursdays
Location: Sheridan College; Whitney 209
ENGL-1950-01 (1 credit)
Instructor: Egging, K.
Cost: $161 (WY resident)
This intro to literature class is designed to allow students to explore the popular western-crime series, Longmire, written by Craig Johnson. Students will read and discuss Johnson’s work as they follow fictional crimes in rural Wyoming.
8 Weeks, 10/18 – 12/15
6:00PM – 8:45 PM, Thursdays
Location: Sheridan College
ASTR-1950-01 (1 credit)
Instructor: Mohatt, D.
Cost: $161 (WY resident)
Astronomy of the Bighorns – Looking back, the first glimpse of the Cosmos began with a Big Bang. In this course we examine the age of the Universe, life cycle of stars, and consequential formation of Black Holes. With the aid of the telescope, the verification of these profound discoveries lies directly above us as we explore the Astronomy of the Bighorns.
8 Weeks, 10/18 – 12/15
6:00PM – 8:45 PM, Thursdays
Location: Sheridan College
OEAC-1950-02 (1 credit)
Instructor: Andersen, K.
Cost: $161 (WY resident) + $75 lab fee
Sheridan College beginning fly rod building class will teach you how to assemble your own fly rod from the handle to the tip. Instructors will walk you through every step of building your own rod. At the end of the class you will have a completed rod ready to fish. Rod kits are included with the price of the course.
8 Weeks, 10/18 – 12/15
6:00PM – 8:45 PM, Thursdays
Location: Sheridan College
GEOL-1950-01 (1 credit)
Instructor: Nicolarsen, D.
Cost: $161 (WY resident) + $75 fee
Learn what a Paleontologist does! Just like you will be doing they study and describe fossil specimens and establish museum collections to preserve and display them. Wyoming has a rich Geologic history with the Wester Interior Seaway to the Laramide Orogeny Uplift of the Big Horn Mountains.. How did these events and mass extinction during the past 150 million years help create our lithology and preserve the Wyoming fossil history. You will learn about the Geologic Periods and how fossils formed during the Cretaceous and Jurassic periods in Wyoming. There will be hands on learning on equipment to prepare dinosaur bones and fossil fish from the Green River Formation near Kemmerer and you will take your own 40 MY old fish home with you.
8 Weeks, 10/31 – 12/15
6:00 PM – 7:50 PM, Tuesdays
Location: Sheridan College; Whitney 107
This course will cover making ceramics in a studio environment. Demonstrations and hands-on instruction will have you creating cups, bowls, mugs, and whatever your imagination can dream up! No experience is necessary; faculty will teach you all you need to know.
ART-1950-02 (1 credit)
Instructor: Dugal, R.
Cost: $161 (WY resident) + $25 fee
Classes Starting in May
8 Weeks, 5/15 – 7/7
6:00PM – 8:45PM, Thursdays
Location: SCJC; Room 104
ES-1990-50 (1 credit)
Instructor: Sanchez, R.
Cost: $127 (WY resident)
This introductory course provides students with an understanding of Part 107 exam, and regulations needed to operate a drone while building basic flight skills safely and legally. This knowledge allows students to work with drones in the growing fields of agriculture, business, education, and STEM. Drones will be provided.
Fall Classes Starting in August
8 Weeks, 8/28 – 10/17
6:00 PM – 8:45 PM, Tuesdays
Location: Buffalo, SCJC; Room 103
ART-1950-50 (1 credit)
Instructor: Wing, L.
Cost: $127 (WY resident)
Explorations: Intro to Digital Photography This course is an introduction to still photography using digital cameras. Students will learn basic camera anatomy and functions, lighting, and flash techniques. Specific knowledge of file formats, image editing programs, printers, and electronic output will be covered. No experience necessary – bring your camera or equipment will be provided.
8 Weeks, 8/28 – 10/17
5:00 PM – 8:45 PM, Thursdays
Location: Buffalo, SCJC
CULA-1950-50 (1 credit)
Instructor: Bayliss, S.
Cost: $127 (WY resident) + $75 lab fee
Looking to expand your dinner menu at home? Join Chef Sam as he highlights classic Cajun and creole dishes from his home state of Louisiana. Learn the difference between Cajun and creole dishes featuring dishes like gumbo, etouffees, sauce piquante, shrimp ‘n grits, and even a favorite like Jambalaya.
8 Weeks, 8/28 – 10/17
6:00 PM – 8:45 PM, Thursdays
Location: Buffalo, SCJC
ENTK-1950-50 (1 credit)
Instructor: Sanchez, R.
Cost: $127 (WY resident) + $50 lab fee
This introductory course provides students with an understanding of the regulations needed to operate a drone while building basic flight skills safely and legally. This knowledge allows students to work with drones in the growing fields of agriculture, business, education, and STEM. Drones will be provided.
Classes Starting in October
8 Weeks, 10/18 – 12/15
5:00 PM – 8:45 PM, Thursdays
Location: Buffalo, SCJC
CULA-1950-51 (1 credit)
Instructor: Bayliss, S.
Cost: $127 (WY resident) + $75 lab fee
Classical Italian Cooking Looking to expand your dinner menu at home? Join Chef Sam as he highlights classical Italian food. Starting with pastas, sauces, and moving to meats to pair your meals in the best way. This course is meant to provide the basics skills of cooking fine Italian food right at the comfort of your home.
8 Weeks, 10/18 – 12/15
5:15PM – 6:30PM, Monday & Wednesdays
Location: SCJC; Room 102
PEAC-1249-51 (1 credit)
Instructor: Lawrence, T.
Cost: $127 (WY resident)
This course is designed to complement and enhance biomechanics by focusing on balance, flexibility, and strength. The course will give an overview of different styles of Yoga, its history, and its purpose. The postures (asanas), breath, and correct body mechanics for each posture will be addressed, along with contraindications and modifications for limitations.