You likely know Cristy from her years teaching at the elementary school. Cristy has been working and teaching in this community since the early '90s, and she's excited to offer two clay exploration classes through BOCES this fall, one Tuesday afternoons and one Tuesday evenings for six weeks. Each class will open with an inspirational look at a contemporary or historic ceramicist to get those creative juices flowing, then we will jump right into the making of the day. First we will create some of our very own texture tools, then there will be plenty of hand building available as well as opportunities to build your skill at the wheel. Six weeks of Tuesdays; expect to come away with a few completed projects to keep or give as gifts.

You likely know Cristy from her years teaching at the elementary school. Cristy has been working and teaching in this community since the early '90s, and she's excited to offer two clay exploration classes through BOCES this fall, one Tuesday afternoons and one Tuesday evenings for six weeks. Each class will open with an inspirational look at a contemporary or historic ceramicist to get those creative juices flowing, then we will jump right into the making of the day. First we will create some of our very own texture tools, then there will be plenty of hand building available as well as opportunities to build your skill at the wheel. Six weeks of Tuesdays; expect to come away with a few completed projects to keep or give as gifts.

Game Processing: Field to TableBefore you can break down an animal, you have to know what you're looking at. This hands-on class with Luke Schultz starts with the fundamentals: in-field gear essentials and techniques, general skinning, quartering, and boning, understanding how connective tissue creates natural dividing lines, and how to get the best table yield from success in the the field. You'll practice cutting and boning technique on your own game quarters (optional) — so bring what you've got in the freezer or from this fall's hunt. If you don't have your own game, you will still get to practice the cuts. By the end, you'll see an animal as a roadmap instead of a red mass of muscle. Advanced Game Processing: Know Your CutsFor hunters ready to move past the basics. This class digs into technique and method — workspace setup, tool selection, and the hands-on judgment calls that separate a clean breakdown from a wasted one. Luke Schultz walks you through processing your own game quarters with an eye toward efficiency and getting the most usable meat off every cut. The class will include identification of prime cuts, roasts, and trim meat, as well as general approaches to grinding, sausage making, and other curing techniques. The course will include hands-on meat processing. We recommend bringing your own game quarters, but it's not necessary.

Join us for a tour of the stars beginning with Astronomy 101 with Pat Bernathy at Sublette BOCES, Room 120.After class, we will drive up to White Pine Resort's parking lot for a first hand look through various telescopes with the guidance of Jackson Hole Astronomy Club. We anticipate being able to view the moon and Saturn that night. If the weather and cloud cover is not cooperative, we will meet the following night, Saturday, September 19 at White Pine Resort.