Star Valley

SV Outreach

Welcome! The Star Valley Outreach is excited to be a part of your educational journey. Here at the Star Valley Outreach, we can help you apply to Western, take placement exams, apply for financial aid, and so much more. 

The Star Valley Outreach works with Star Valley High School to allow high school students earn college credits through their Concurrent Enrollment. Credits transfer easily to most colleges and universities but the final determination is made by that institution. 

We hope you will stop in and get a jump start on your educational goals!

2025 Spring Personal Enrichment Courses Being Offered Below

Arts & Crafts

Judy Gonet – ART 112

Four classes, four finished paintings in this fun opaque watercolor medium. Each class
will teach a new technique or method while making a fun painting beginning to end. A supply list will be provided

Saturday, 10 a.m. -1 p.m.
4 weeks, February 1 - February 22
Location: Thayne Community Center
Tuition: $72
Senior Citizens: $36

 

 

Heather Geranen – ART 405

Students will learn the basics of digital photography and how to use their cameras along with basic editing to create stunning
images. Will also cover some digital storage and organization tips. This class is the prerequisite to the advanced class in April.

Tuesday, 6:30pm-8pm
5 weeks, February 25 - Match 25
Location: Thayne Community Center
Tuition: $86*
Senior Citizens: $63*
*Includes $40 material's fee

Judy Gonet – ART 101

Working from photos, students will learn to make loose fun sketches in pen and adding
watercolor. Wet into wet, toned backgrounds, working in black and white, and how to set up
a sketch page. A supply list will be provided.

Saturday, 10am-1pm
4 weeks, March 1 - March 22
Location: Thayne Community Center
Tuition: $72
Senior Citizen: $36

Heather Geranen – ART 405

In Photography: From Mundane to Magnificent, you learned the basics of photography. This level two course will delve deeper into using manual mode on your camera to create fantastic images. We’ll also take a dive into editing using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, learning various techniques to make your images really pop!
Prerequisite: Mundane to Magnificent: An Introduction to Digital Photography.

Tuesday, 6:30pm-8pm
5 weeks, April 8 - May 6
Location: Thayne Community Center
Tuition: $86*
Senior Citizen: $63*
*Includes $40 material's fee

Koral Sanderson – HOE 204

This is an easy quilt to make. You can use a jelly roll or cut your own strips from your stash. This class is designed for Beginners and up! STUDENS MUST BRING THEIR OWN MACHINES. See Display at the Western Star Valley Outreach Office.

Saturday, April 12th
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: School District Office - Afton
Tuition: $54
Senior Citizen: $27
*Ask for material's list at registration.

Before purchasing supplies,
call Western @ Star Valley at 886-3834
to make sure class has sufficient enrollment.

Bridgett Ryan – HOE 900

Create your own yarn with this little spindle. Spin it fine or chunky; it’s all in your hands. Give this class a spin! Before class, you will need to purchase a Drop Spindle. Prices range from $17-$40 - purchasing information is available at registration. An assortment of fibers will be provided at class, with some to take home. Register with a friend! Have a good laugh; learn a new skill together. To learn more about this ancient craft, check out ‘Respect the Spindle’ by Abby Franquemont and get inspired!

Tuesday, April 22nd
7pm-9pm
Location: SVHS RM 301
Tuition: $32*
Senior Citizen: $26*
*Includes $20 material’s fee

Class Limit: 10

Foods

Gary Hanock – HOE 106

This class is a basic introduction to baking with sourdough. While the instructor does not claim to be a sourdough expert, he will share what he has learned over the years and what works for him. He will also share a sourdough start and instruction for its care and feeding.

Saturday, Feb 1st
10am-12pm
Location: SVHS RM 305
Tuition: $6
Senior Citizen: $3

 

 

Vione Graham - HOE 900

Fermenting is a nutritious and healthy method of preserving vegetables, involving submerging them in a brine to encourage beneficial bacteria for excellent gut health. Explore with me the wide world of fermenting beyond just sauerkraut. Your taste buds will dance sampling some tasty results that I will offer.

Wednesday, February 26
7pm-9pm
Location: Thayne Community Center
Tuition: $14*
Senior Citizen: $8*
*Includes a $2 material's fee

Health and Wellness

Stacy Dana-Price –PEA 107

Come and learn how to relax and get comfortable in your own body, and how to meditate using your own breath. This style of
yoga is used to heal and relieve stress and is suitable for all levels. Please dress in layers
and bring water. Bring your yoga mat and blocks if you have them.

Class I:
Tuesday and Thursday
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
4 weeks, Feb 4 – Feb 27
Location: Thayne Community Center
Tuition: $48
Senior Citizens: $24
Class Limit: 8

Class II:
Tuesday and Thursday
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
4 weeks, Mar 4 – Mar 27
Location: Thayne Community Center
Tuition: $48
Senior Citizens: $24
Class Limit: 8

Sharolyn Stauffer – PSY 900

Learn ancient and researched methods for improving your focus and enjoying life more. Taught by certified meditation teacher in the Dharana method, this class will help you see how others have used meditation to
lessen and overcome issues such as anxiety, cravings, obsessive thoughts, heartbreak, and more.

Tuesday, 6pm-7pm
8 weeks, February 4 - March 25
Location: School District Office
(360 Jefferson St. - Afton)
Tuition: $48
Senior Citizen: $24

Lyndsey Luthi - PEA 202

Experience a modern twist on aerobics in a non-stop, action-packed mix of cardio, toning,
and push tracks! This is a no equipment format that uses simple, set choreography and will become the cardio workout you never dread! Adaptable to all levels of fitness, you can go
low or high, but will always leave feeling high! Visit highfitness.com to learn more.

Wednesday, 5:30pm – 6:30pm
6 weeks, February 5 - March 12
Location: Thayne Community Center
Tuition: $36
Senior Citizen: $18

Class Limit: 12

Pam Tolman – HLE 900

Imagine holding a simple piece of metal in your hand capable of producing pure, resonant
tones that can calm your mind, energize your body, or even tune a piano. Welcome to the world of tuning forks. In this class, you’ll discover how these ancient instruments create vibrations that can shift energy, improve focus, and connect you to the natural rhythms of life.

Friday, February 7th
6pm-9pm
Location: SVHS Rm. 301
Tuition: $18
Senior Citizen: $9

Beckie Johnson - HLT 900

This is an introduction to homeopathy with a
presentation of acute problems and their first
aid remedy. Students will take home a handout
containing a list of first aid remedies and a
packet of five First Aid medicines to have in
their home.

Saturday, February 8th
9am-12pm
Location: SVHS Rm. 301
Tuition: $32*
Senior Citizen: $29*
*Includes a $26 material's fee.

Ty T. Lancaster DNH, Ph.D. – HLE 202

Join us for a transformative journey broken into four engaging classes. Each session will focus on holistic approaches to nurturing your mind, body, and spirit; cover topics like nutrition, stress management, natural remedies, and mindfulness practices; include an open discussion on how current events impact health and wellness; provide opportunities to share insights and strategies for navigating today’s challenges; and conclude with a live Q&A session. Sign up today and take the first step toward vibrant, natural health.


Saturday, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Class Dates: Feb. 15, Mar. 15, Apr. 19 & May 17
Location: SVHS Rm. 301
Tuition: $48
Senior Citizen: $24

 

Pam Tolman – HLE 900

Within each of us lies the potential to heal not only ourselves but also to radiate healing energy to those around us. Whether you’re seeking balance, clarity, or a deeper connection with your intuition, this course will provide tools and insights to help you unlock your inner healer and bring more harmony to your life and the world.


Friday, March 7
6pm-9pm
Location: SVHS Rm. 301
Tuition: $18
Senior Citizen: $9

Pam Tolman – HLE 900

A pendulum is a tool that has been used for a long time to connect with your inner wisdom and the energy around you. We’ll show you how to pick the right pendulum, take care of it, and understand what its movements mean. Whether you’re trying this for the first time or want to learn more, this class will help you use a pendulum with confidence and have fun while doing it!

Friday, April 18
6pm-9pm
Location: SVHS Rm. 301
Tuition: $18
Senior Citizen: $9

Home and Garden

Cinda Haderlie - HOE 302

Class will discuss planting and getting vegetables off to a good start, gardening aids, controlling pests, etc.

Thursday, March 20
10am-12pm
Location: Thayne Community Center
Tuition: $14*
Senior Citizens: $8*
*Includes $2 materials fee

 

 

Cinda Haderlie - OTH 900

Find out what type of breed will be compatible with you. Start from chick to adult. Will discuss type of housing needed, problem-solving tips and pest control.


Thursday, April 17
10am-12pm
Location: Thayne Community Center
Tuition: $13*
Senior Citizens: $7*
*Includes $1 materials fee

Vione Graham – HOE 302
Timing, soil preparation, lighting and watering are important to the success of your seedlings for the garden. We will discuss and learn the pathway to growing those little seeds to seedlings, ready for the garden when the weather allows us to let them grow to adulthood. Growing a garden has so many benefits and joys. See you at our class!

Wednesday, March 26
7pm-9pm
Location: Thayne Community Center
Tuition: $12
Senior Citizen: $6

Cinda Haderlie - HOE 302

This workshop is designed to help you get the maximum yield from your raspberries. Course will cover soil preparation prior to planting and how to care for your plants afterwards. Please dress according to weather, and bring pruners, and gardening gloves. Limited number of raspberry starts will be available upon request.

Thursday, May 15
10am-11:30am
Location: Instructor’s Home
(2745 County Rd. 125 - Thayne)
Tuition: $10
Senior Citizens: $5

Cinda Haderlie - HOE 302

In this workshop, we will discuss selecting an herb site, and planting and growing herbs in Star Valley. Please dress according to weather, and bring pruners, gardening gloves, and baggies/containers to put starts in. Herb starts will be available at class.

Thursday, May 29
10am-12pm
Location: Instructor’s Home
(2745 County Rd. 125 - Thayne)
Tuition: $15*
Senior Citizens: $9*
*Includes $3 material’s fee
Age Restriction: 16 & Up

Cinda Haderlie - HOE 302

Class will discuss: Specific bulbs and flowers that will survive in this area; how to help them
grow; pest problems. Course is designed to meet individual needs.

Thursday, May 1
10am-12pm
Location: Thayne Community Center
Tuition: $13*
Senior Citizens: $7*
*Includes $1 material's fee

Cinda Haderlie - HOE 302

Control garden pests and rodents (mice, voles,
insects, or any other problems you may have). Learn how to protect your newly planted trees
and shrubs. *Registration for this workshop must be complete by May 30th as Western @ Star
Valley will be closed for the month of June.

Thursday, June 12
10am-12pm
Location: Instructor’s Home
(2745 County Rd. 125 - Thayne)
Tuition: $13*
Senior Citizens: $7*
*Includes $1 material’s fee

And More!

Tim Hare – OTH 900

How to safely load and reload ammunition. Will explain how to reload in simple terms, using Industry Guidelines, how to avoid pitfalls, and how to make it a fun, easy and rewarding experience. With the uncertainty of ammunition availability, loading your own shells can not only be cost effective, but will keep you shooting! Please bring a Hornady and/or a Sierra reloading manual and a notebook to class.

Tuesday and Thursday
6pm-8pm
5 weeks, April 8 - May 8
Location: Western @ Star Valley Outreach
247 N. Washington - Afton
Class Limit: 8
Tuition: $120
Senior Citizens: $60

 

 

Wendy Kirk – OTH 301

This class focuses on basic dog obedience. Your dog will be introduced to attention, sit, down, stay, come, walking on a loose leash, and heel. Please bring: 6-foot leash, collar and small treats. Leashes will be available for purchase, if needed.
Prerequisites: Copy of current rabies vaccination and signed liability form must be provided at registration.
NOTE: NO AGGRESSIVE DOGS ALLOWED!

Monday and Thursday
7:15pm – 8:15pm
4 weeks, May 19 - June 19
(Class will not be held on May 26.)
Location: Lincoln County Fairgrounds
Tuition: $36
Senior Citizens: $18

 

Staff


Shane Williams
Shane Williams
Star Valley Outreach Coordinator
Star Valley Outreach
Phone: (307) 886-3834

Professional headshot of Mary Roger
Mary Roger
Star Valley Program Assistant
Star Valley Outreach
Phone: (307) 886-3834

Jarene Fluckiger
HSEC/ABE/ESL Instructor
College & Career Readiness Center
Phone: (307) 886-9333