Shaker Oval Box - Nesting Set
Thursday     6-8:30 p.m.      7 weeks       Starts March 5
Join Bob as he leads this hands-on class where everyone will finish a set of 5 nesting oval shaker boxes perfect for your own home or gift for someone special.  Retail value of the handcrafted boxes is $175, so take advantage of learning to make your own.   The largest of the boxes is approximately a 5" oval, and would sit handsomely on any dresser or shelf.  To see a color photo of the boxes online, email access@cvuhs. org and we will send one to you.  Materials cost is $50 and is included in the fee. Instructor: Bob Bouvier of Wood-U-Believe custom wood working  Fee: $155  Limit:15 

Pottery - 3 Great Times for 8 or 17 Weeks -Small Classes Planned
Designed for learners of all skill levels, work on the wheel or learn to hand-build beautiful ceramic pieces. Jen Labie brings years of pottery teaching experience to Access students.   There will be open studio time from 3:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday evenings.  16 hours with instructor, 36 hours of extra studio time available!  25 lbs of clay and glazes included.

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#1 Pottery on Tuesday Afternoon                       
Tuesday  3:30-5:30 p.m.      8 weeks     Starts January 20
Instructor: Jen Labie      Fee: $130     Limit: 10

#2 Pottery on Wednesday Afternoon                  
Wednesday 3:30-5:30 p.m.   8 weeks     Starts January 21
Instructor: Jen Labie    Fee: $130    Limit: 10

#3 Pottery on Wednesday Evening                     
Wednesday  5:45-7:45 p.m.     8 weeks     Starts January 21
Instructor: Jen Labie  Fee: $130  Limit: 10

Platters, Plates, and Bowls - Hand built Earthenware
Tuesday   5:45-7:45 p.m.     8 weeks     Starts January 20   
Create your own practical and beautiful platters, plates and/or bowls for yourself or as gifts.  Use our new slab roller or roll by hand, and design finished pieces to adorn any table.  Textures, underglazes, and handbuilding techniques will be covered.  Jen has some great design ideas for everyone, and we guarantee a successful ceramics experience in this new Access offering.  All levels welcome. All materials included.  Instructor: Jen Labie  Fee: $130   Limit: 10

Mosaic Flowerpot - Level I
Wednesday    6:30-8 p.m.      2 weeks   January 21 & 28   
This course is designed for beginners as an entry level mosaic workshop.  Participants will be introduced to the basic techniques and methods used to apply glass and ceramic mosaic tiles to pottery, emphasizing individuality and expressive design.  We will make decorative yet functional planters to brighten your windowsill, front porch or garden.  All materials included and provided as part of fee. Instructor: Charlotte Albers of Paintbox Garden Fee: $50 Limit 10.

Color Play for Gardeners
Tuesday      6:30-8 p.m.     1 night        February 10   
Most of us have gardens that lack originality and have grown dull either through neglect or old age.  Learn how to rejuvenate an existing space or create a new planting bed using the colors you love - cool greens for shady corners, bold and bright hues or a subdued spectrum for sunny beds and borders.  Participants will make color templates and mock-ups using  garden catalogs which can be used as a reference when shopping for new plants.  Bring along dimensions of your own garden or one you are interested in creating when the ground thaws. Instructor: Charlotte Albers of Paintbox Garden    Fee: $35    Limit: 20

Mosaic Butterfly Tile
Wednesday       6:30-8 p.m.      2 weeks    March 4 & 11   
Create a dazzling art piece to ornament your garden using iridescent glass tile in an assortment of shimmering hues.  Join Charlotte in this new Access offering and work with 8" terra cotta tiles and apply your designs inspired by colorful butterflies, both real and imagined.  Beginners and those with mosaic experience will come away with new found talent.  All materials provided in fee.  Instructor: Charlotte Albers of Paintbox Garden    Fee: $50       Limit: 10

Drawing for Beginners
Monday     5:30-7 p.m.      8 weeks    Starts January 26
Drawing is all about seeing. This offering for adults is designed for those interested in beginning drawing techniques.  Using graphite everyone will explore the fundamentals of drawing. Class covers perspective, contour, shading and composition. Just bring your enthusiasm, as all paper and implements are included.  Instructor: Christine Cole Fee: $105 includes 14"x 17" sketch pad, graphite, all materials.  Limit: 16

Carving for Beginners - The Spoon
Tuesday       5:30-8:30 p.m.       1 night        February 10
FULL - Tuesday       5:30-8:30 p.m.       1 night        January 27
Join Matthew, a life long carver and whittler, as he shares his talents with this hands-on presentation for those interested in learning how to carve correctly with quality tools.  Participants will start with a basswood blank, and leave with a perfectly usable 6" spoon with your own personalized handle.  Matthew, owner of his own architectural carving business in Stowe, brings a wealth of knowledge to this introductory carving course.   The key to easy carving is a good tool.  We will have high quality carving knives and chisels available for everyone to use, with an option to purchase the two at our cost after the class.  Look for Whittling for Beginners in the spring session when we can get out in the woods to select branches.   Instructor: Matthew Strong  Fee: $30    Optional purchase of knife and chisel, add $30. Limit::10

Watercolor for Beginners
Wednesday     4-6 p.m.     9 weeks     Starts January 28
Learn the foundation of this versatile and exciting medium, integrating design, color, composition and light.  Ginny, a professional illustrator, will lead participants through exercises designed to explore the many techniques associated with watercolor and foster the skills needed to enjoy painting for years to come.  Quality materials are important in watercolor so we supply you with brushes to keep and a reasonable amount of paint and paper to use in class and at home. 
Instructor: Ginny Joyner Fee: $160 all materials included.    Limit: 16

Watercolor - Past Beginner
Wednesday  6:15-8:15 p.m.   9 weeks   Starts January 28
Designed for watercolor painters of all skills who have had at least an introduction, Ginny will guide all students forward.  Ginny, a professional illustrator and teacher of painting, will focus on more advanced techniques and skills, encouraging each participant to explore and practice.  Prerequisite: a beginner's watercolor course here or elsewhere sometime in your life.  Quality materials are important in watercolor and we supply you with brushes to keep and a reasonable amount of paint and paper to use in class and at home. For those bringing their own materials, subtract $20 from class fee.  
Instructor: Ginny Joyner   Fee:  $160  or  $140 if bringing own supplies   Limit: 16

Painting with Water Soluble Oils
Monday     3:30-5:30 p.m.    8 weeks    Starts January 26
All experience levels welcome! Join Bob, a local art educator, to explore oil painting without the fuss and bother of turpentine, oily rags, etc. Beginners or more advanced painters will receive individual guidance in simple and effective approaches to still life, portrait, and landscape. Learn traditional oil painting techniques and essential elements of color theory while discovering the potential of this medium to realize luminescence and depth in a variety of subjects. Each student receives $30+ worth of quality supplies included in the fee.  Just bring your enthusiasm to the first class. 
Instructor: Robert Huntoon   Fee: $150    Limit: 16

Calligraphy - Intermediate  
Monday     5:30-7:30 p.m.     6 weeks   Starts January 26
Join Lydia for the next steps in developing your calligraphy skills.  You will learn three more styles of lettering, using the same tools and equipment in the beginner class. Styles covered: Uncial (Irish style), Foundational (similar to Times New Roman), and basic exploration of Roman Capitals.  If you have not taken a class here, and yet you know some calligraphy from other sources, this might also be the place for you.  Satisfaction guaranteed.  Bring the supplies from Level I class and we'll just use them in different ways! Don't have supplies? We can provide them for an additional fee of $20 or you can bring your own.  Look for an offering in the spring to take you even further along in your artistry. 
Instructor: Lydia Batten   Fee: $65   Limit:12

Rug Hooking for Beginners
Thursday     4:15-6:15 p.m.    5 weeks  Starts January 22
Learn the basics of rug hooking while creating a small project. Diane always has a great group of students. Topics covered include: tools, materials, design, wool quantity, color planning, basic dyeing techniques, and finishing your project. No supplies needed for first class. Hook and fabric kit included. Students will need to purchase wool.  New frames can be purchased in class; used frames are available to use during class or bring your own frame.  Designed for high school and older. If you need more information, contact Diane at diane@ cvuhs.org
Instructor: Diane Burgess Fee: $85 plus materials Limit: 10

Rug Hooking II - New Project
Thursday   6:30-8:30 p.m.    5 weeks   Starts January 22
Presented by popular demand, participants will continue rug hooking with a new and more advanced project with Diane's expert help. If you have taken Diane's beginner course or have some rug hooking experience, this class is for you. Participants will need to bring their frame, hook and a pattern or design in mind. Students will need to purchase their own materials for this exciting continuation of creative skills. Designed for high school and older. For more information you may contact Diane at diane@cvuhs.org Instructor: Diane Burgess Fee: $75 plus materials Limit: 10

Photography Skills - B&W Film          
Thursday      6-8 p.m.       8 weeks      Starts January 22
Designed for beginners through skilled amateurs, Sarah can help you learn quickly.  For beginners, this will be your introduction to black and white film developing and darkroom printing.  For the more advanced student, Sarah, an Alfred University graduate in the arts -photography major, will encourage you to improve your skills in composition, lighting, and darkroom techniques.  With her wealth of experience and knowledge in the field, there will be plenty of time to discuss your individual challenges as you learn.  This is a hands-on, small lab learning experience.  Develop your own film and prints.  Bring your own film camera to learn how to use it most effectively.  Extra darkroom lab time from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings. Instructor: Sarah Vinci Cocina Fee: $105 includes 1 roll of film and 10 sheets of paper. No extra lab costs. Limit: 10

Darkroom Lab for Black and White Photography
Tuesday    5:30-8:30 p.m.    8 weeks   Starts January 27
For those photographers who already know the basics of developing and printing, this is your chance to use the CVU darkroom at your own pace. Bring in your developed film and work on one of our 7 enlargers.  Price includes use of all chemicals and equipment. Participants need to bring their own paper.  Staff person will be on hand to answer questions and explain the CVU setup, but there will be no formal instruction. This is a great opportunity for anyone with printing knowledge, but no equipment.  24+ hours of darkroom use for $85  Limit: 7 

Sewing for Beginners - Evening
Monday    6:30-8:30 p.m.    8 weeks     Starts January 26   
Learn to make a garment, or alter a hand-me-down or resale shop purchase as you learn to sew.  Use our machines or bring your own.  If you bring your own machine that you do not know how to use, plan to come 30 minutes early the first 2 classes for tutoring (add $10 to fee).  Shop for material after the first class.  Louella brings years of home economics teaching experience with her to ensure a great class.  Instructor: Louella Strobridge  Fee: $90   Limit: 10

Knitting for Beginners
Thursday     5:30-6:55 p.m.   8 weeks   Starts January 22
Knitting is relaxing, rewarding and fun!  You will learn to cast on, knit, purl and much more in the Continental method, while creating a beautiful and warm hat for this winter. Needles and pattern included.  Begin a lifetime creating personalized gifts for friends and family.  Nothing needed but enthusiasm for the first class.  Participants shop for their own yarn after the first class. Instructor: Christine Cole: $95   Limit: 10

Advanced Knitting
Thursday     7-8:30 p.m.    8 weeks    Starts January 22
Winter is the perfect time to further develop your knitting skills in this fun and supportive class through the completion of a project. Emphasis will be on learning to read patterns, finding the right gauge and navigating garment construction. If you can cast on, knit, purl, and bind off, this class is the perfect next step for you! Instructor: Christine Cole : $95   Limit: 10

Woodworking - You Build It!!
Monday    5:30-8:30 p.m.     8 weeks    Starts January 26
This class is designed for beginners and those with a specific project they would like to work on in the shop.  Participants will learn the basics of woodworking through the construction of a small project of their choosing such as an end table, shelf, or gun rack.  Brett, a certified design and technology educator, will lead everyone through design, tool use and then construction.   Former Access wood class participants bringing in their own project should start on February 2.  All others begin January 26.  Over the 24 hours of shop time, everyone will utilize many of the hand and power tools in the CVU shop. This class is designed for total beginners as well as those with experience looking for advice and access to good tools.  Shop for your materials after the first week.  
Instructor: Brett Walker   Fee: $165     Limit: 12

Rustic Furniture - Adult Chair
Thursday         6-8 p.m.       2 weeks       February 5 & 12
Join Michael, a local artisan, in creating your own heirloom within 2 weeks.  Build your own full-size rustic adult chair made of birch and alder.  Michael goes out in the woods to gather all the materials.  All materials including hardware part of fee.  Participants should bring a reliable drill and several drill bits, hammer and measuring tape. Some tools will be available for loan. Dozens of first-time builders have made these sturdy, unique chairs in previous courses here at CVU. Instructor: Michael Heath Fee: $125    Limit: 2

Rustic Furniture - Adult Bench/Love Seat
Thursday      6-8 p.m.      2 weeks      March 5 & 12
This beautiful functional piece seats two comfortably.  Build your own love seat of birch and alder. Participants provided with all materials and hardware for their own project: bring a power drill, drill bits and a hammer. A few tools will be available for loan.  Only 2 spots available which gives everyone plenty of attention. Instructor: Michael Heath      Fee: $155    Limit: 2

Dumpling Dim Sum 101
Wednesday    6-8:30 p.m.     1 night    January 21
Take a walk down the ancient path of the silk road, where the weary traveler takes a break at the local tea house, sips on green tea and nibbles on little morsels that warm the belly.  Explore the traditional techniques in preparing three courses that will indulge both your palette and your sense of adventure. The evening workshop focuses on authentic ingredients available in Vermont, gives some simple techniques to make food look like art, and guides in the preparation and eating of three dim sum courses:  Shrimp & ginger Sui Mai, Three Mushroom Dumpling with sesame dipping sauce, and Pork Wonton with chili dipping sauce.  Instructor: Lauren Gammon   Fee: $35   Limit: 16

Thai Street Food         
Thursday         6-8:30 p.m.       1 night       January 22
Between the Northern Hills of Chiang Mai and the seascape of the peninsular South, a plethora of ready- made fare dots the open-aired markets with mouth-watering appeal.  Street vendors endure the blistering heat and offer freshly made specialties tossed in tangy and bold sauces.  Wake up the heat on these cold winter days and learn the secrets of the tropics.  For those who can't get enough Thai food and are looking for three new distinct recipes to add to their repertoire, look no further.  Menu: Thai Shrimp Cake Appetizer, Chiang Mai Noodles, Som  Tum  (Green Papaya Salad).  Instructor: Lauren Gammon   Fee: $35   Limit: 16

Indonesian Home-Style Meal  
Thursday       6-8:30 p.m.       1 night          January 29
This is one of Lauren's favorite cuisines. Indonesia, with seemingly unlimited culinary resources, offers an incredible variety of ingredients to create spectacular meals.  After having lived in Jakarta as a child, this part of world brings Lauren back to a place rich with flavor and culinary exploration.  Share with her and explore essential ingredients that are indigenous to these South Asian islands, and then, cook up a hands on home style meal.  Menu: Gado-Gado (Indonesian Salad) and Peanut Sauce, Coconut Peanut Sambal, Spicy Fish Filet wrapped in banana leaf. Instructor: Lauren Gammon     Fee: $35    Limit: 16

Argentina Action!
Monday         6-8:30 p.m.         1 night       February 2
In all its vastness, Argentina offers a huge diversity of landscape from colorful vegetation to stark polar ice caps.  Meadows extend in all directions and free-grazing cattle account for the majority of the rural population.  The Spanish and Italian influence from times passed spill onto the tables of this uniquely integrated cuisine where meat takes center stage.  Join us for an evening of deeply flavored savory morsels as we head into the southern hemisphere where Summer is just about to begin. If you love savory meats & olives, you'll love this menu!!!  Menu: Empanadas, Stuffed Flank Steak, Chimmichurri Sauce, Bread and Olives on the Table. Instructor: Lauren Gammon   Fee: $35   Limit: 16

Moroccan Bazaar
Wednesday   6-8:30 p.m.   1 night   February 4
The bazaars of Morocco conjure up mystical images of silky scarves, flying carpets and swan necked kettles.  Among the magical essence of the market place sits an extensive array of warming spices, saffron, pomegranates, almonds, Seville oranges, and seasonal produce. The combination of Arab & European influences will mingle in harmony as the exotic rituals of the dinner table take us deep into our sensual palate.  Menu: Pumpkin -Lamb Tagine Stew, Roasted Vegetable Couscous, Orange Scented Fennel Salad. Instructor: Lauren Gammon    Fee: $35   Limit:16

Vietnamese Fare
Wednesday      6-8:30 p.m.      1 night      March 25
Vietnam in her sublime beauty offers a cuisine of contrasting textures, aromatic herbs and deep savory flavors that light up the palette.  Renew your dining experience at home by bringing three refreshing recipes to the table while exploring the culinary trends that weave this cuisine into fruition.  The Menu: Savory Coconut Crepe with Scallion and Shrimp, Vietnamese Mint Chicken, Coconut Sticky Rice with Mango. Instructor: Lauren Gammon   Fee:$35   Limit: 16

Szechuan Cuisine       
Tuesday        6-8:30 p.m.         1 night          March 24
The Szechuan Province in Southwestern China boasts bold and chili rich cuisine that is anything but shy on the palette.  Drying, fermenting and pickling as a method for preserving easily perishable ingredients has inoculated this province with pungent flavors that make it distinct from other regions in China.  Unleash your senses that have been sheltered by the cold and you will find an explosion of flavor to welcome you.  Menu: Kung Pao Chicken, Hot and Sour Soup, Vegetable Stir Fry with Szechuan black bean Sauce. Instructor: Lauren Gammon    Fee: $35   Limit: 16

Indian Cooking Classic with Gopi - January
Monday         6-8:30 p.m.        1 night           January 26
Northern Indian fare is truly an art rather than a science. Join Gopi, cooking since childhood, as she shares her love of her family's special dishes.  Learn about new herbs and spices and a multitude of healthy cooking options including the use of various legumes, whole grains and vegetables. Herbs and spices will transform them into exotic creations that you will be able to do at home with a little practice.  Plenty to eat, of course!  Menu: Chicken Tandoori, Spinach & Rice Pulao, Chickpeas. Instructor: Gopi Advani   Fee: $35    Limit: 16

More Indian Cooking with Gopi - March
Monday        6-8:30 p.m.        1 night          March 2
Another opportunity to learn more great recipes from Gopi's northern Indian culinary background. Learn about new herbs and spices and a multitude of healthy cooking options including the use of various legumes, whole grains and vegetables. Herbs and spices will transform them into exotic creations that you will be able to do at home with a little practice.  Plenty to eat, of course!  Menu: Chicken Curry, Dal Makhni, Gobi Aloo, Cucumber Riata, Yellow Pilaf.  Instructor: Gopi Advani   Fee: $35    Limit: 16

Cake Decorating III
Thursday     6:30-8:30 p.m.      4 weeks     Starts January 22
Students who have previously completed the Wilton Cake I and II will be able to take their skills to the next level.  Sign up early, as this is a course many in the area are qualified to take.  Materials are included in the fee. Instructor: Sally Dattilio Fee: $75  Limit: 12

Cake Decorating I               
Tuesday   6:30-8:30 p.m.   4 weeks  Starts February 10
Designed for beginners, learn to decorate cakes using professional techniques.  This course is the first in a series of Wilton designed courses.  Fee covers Wilton decorating kit and book for beginners that are yours to keep.  People will even learn to make the rose.  Sally has vast experience teaching these courses, and many of her students have gone on to take all 3 courses.  Look for Course II in the spring session. Instructor: Sally Dattilio Fee: $75  Limit: 12

Nona's Old World Spaghetti & Meatballs
Tuesday      6-8:30 p.m.     1 night       January 27
Using my grandmother's recipe, we will make meatballs from scratch starting with grinding up the precise blend of meats in a food grinder.  This class is not recommended for vegetarians!  While the meatballs simmer in the sauce, we will make our own linguini or fettuccini-you choose.  Add a salad and gelato and we will all enjoy a meal from the old country. Instructor: Adele Dienno   Fee: $35    Limit:16

Pasta Bene - Dinner and Dessert Ravioli
Tuesday    6-8:30 p.m.      1 night          February 3  
Learn to prepare your own cheese-filled ravioli from the pasta you make from scratch.  One will be for a main course, the other will be a sweet dessert ravioli, dolci al forno, from Sicilian origins.  Adele, a Burlington resident, comes from a long tradition of pasta making.  Back in Italy, her family still runs a long standing custom pasta company. Recreating the family recipe right here at CVU and making a light sauce to enhance your meal, will leave everyone satiated.  All materials included.  Instructor: Adele Dienno   Fee:$35    Limit:16

"Nectar of the Gods" Baking with Olive Oil   Sponsored by Verde Montagne of Shelburne
Thursday      6-8:30 p.m.       1 night       February 19
Long a staple in the Mediterranean diet, this heart-healthy fat makes for a tasty addition to fresh baked goods. What does it mean when the label reads "extra virgin"?  We will have a mini-tasting of several different brands of olive oil including the premier brand, Fattoria Lischeto, sold exclusively through Verde Montagne in Shelburne. You will learn how to select and store olive oil.  We will make three different types of baked goods: focaccia (a cross between pizza dough and bread), an original adaptation of the Italian classic sesame cookie but with healthy flour and 100% olive oil, and, lastly, a carrot cake muffin.  Join us and discover the rich and healthy flavors through baking with olive oil. Instructor: Adele Dienno   Fee: $35    Limit: 16

Risotto Demystified
Monday        6-8:30 p.m.         1 night           March 16
More than rice, Italian risotto is a creamy delight (without cream) that can be made a hundred different ways, yet the basics are simple and easy to learn. Join Adele, and you will be able to impress your friends and family with risotto creations of your own.  Make several different types of risotto, all typical Italian dishes and all delicioso.  Classic Risotto Milanese, risotto with asparagus, and mushroom risotto cakes. Buono cucina! Instructor: Adele Dienno   Fee: $35    Limit: 16

Italian Easter Desserts
Thursday       6-8:30 p.m.         1 night      March 19
Born from a tradition of visiting neighbors and sharing food, this holiday dessert recipe has been in Adele's family for generations.  Everyone in Italy makes ricotta cheese cake their own way, depending on the region of the country they are from, and here is a chance to enjoy one delicious variation on a theme. Everyone will go home with an 8" round cake to share.  Additionally, you will make a traditional citrus flavored cookie with a sugar glaze and decorated with sprinkles. If you can resist eating these before the weekend, you will have cake to share when visitors come by on Easter morning.  Of course, people of all backgrounds are welcome and surely will appreciate these terrific desserts. Instructor: Adele Dienno   Fee: $35    Limit: 16

A Kettle of Homemade Soup
Tuesday        6-8:30 p.m.       1 night      March 10
Nothing is better to smell and to eat during a cold Vermont winter than homemade soup. Participants  will make three types of soup starting with learning how to make stock from scratch.  Adele will lead you to creating a creamy vegetable (made the low fat way without heavy cream), Mexican chicken soup, and Italian minestrone.  Everyone will sit and enjoy the rewards of your labors along with French bread and cheese.  Bon Appetit! Instructor: Adele Dienno   Fee: $35    Limit: 16

Homemade Soups, Stews, and Chili
Wednesday     6-8:30 p.m.      1 night      February 18
Get your creative juices flowing with this fun approach to winter comfort food! Prepare crab and corn chowder, Brunswick stew, plus beef stew and turkey chili all from local and exotic ingredients. Join Wendy to learn the cooking principles behind using your favorite flavors and textures.  All these dishes are great one-dish meals that freeze well if not eaten right away. Bring your own containers because there will be plenty to take home. Instructor: Wendy Gagliardi of Simply Gourmet Personal Chef Service   Fee:$35    Limit:16

Homemade Flatbreads and Pizza
Wednesday     6-8:30 p.m.      1 night      March 4
Ready to make great pizza with a creative twist?  Learn to make quick and easy pizzas and flatbreads from scratch in this fun class.  Starting with a quick pizza dough recipe, you'll learn how to get a crispy crust every time and explore flavor combinations of traditional and non-traditional toppings. Work with versatile recipes like barbecued chicken pizza and tomato and parmesan flatbread as well as inventing our own new favorites. Create outside the pizza box! Instructor: Wendy Gagliardi of Simply Gourmet   Fee:$35    Limit:16

Spanish for Beginners - Part 1
Tuesday      5:30-7 p.m.    9 weeks    Starts January 27
If you've always wanted to learn Spanish, this 8-week class will give you a very good start. There will be some light homework, as practice between classes will help you learn much more quickly. Join Chris, a very upbeat VT certified language educator, as he encourages everyone to speak a new lingo. A useful text, Spanish is Fun, and all handouts are included in the price and yours to keep. A continuation of this class will be offered beginning in April. Instructor: Chris Urban Fee: $125 Limit: 16

Spanish for Beginners - Part 2
Wednesday     5:30-7 p.m.   9 weeks    Starts January 28
This class is designed for those students that have taken Beginning Spanish here or have had an introduction into this beautiful world language. Taught in English and Spanish, everyone will move forward by active participation and practice. Chris will have everyone speaking and reading through the use of music, politics and cultural activities. As always, all will be expected to learn by doing. Some materials are included in fee, and working at home will move students towards their goals faster. Our goal is for everyone to be in the right class, so moving to another section after a week or two will be possible. Add $15 if you need a copy of our “Spanish is Fun” book. Instructor: Chris Urban Fee: $110 or $125 with book Limit: 16

Spanish for Beginners - Part 3
Wednesday   7:05-8:30 p.m.  9 weeks  Starts January 28
This class is designed for those students that have taken Beginning Spanish * Part 2 here or have had a year or two of high school Spanish in their lifetime. Chris, a certified VT educator, will teach the class in English and Spanish, and our goal is to have everyone placed in the right class in order to learn. Within the first 3 weeks, if this is not the right spot for you, we encourage a move to a different level, or receive a full credit to any Access class in the future. Music, politics and cultural knowledge spice up this class. Some materials are included in fee, and working at home will move students towards their goals faster. Add $15 if you need a copy of our “Spanish is Fun” book. Instructor: Chris Urban Fee: $110 or $125 with book Limit: 16

Conversational Spanish Immersion
Thursday   5:30-6:50 p.m.   6 weeks  Starts January 22
Join Carolina, a native speaker and CVU language educator, for this special 6 week experience.  This class will be presented in Spanish 95% of the time for those interested in improving their fluency in listening and speaking.  If you have a strong Spanish education background, have lived in a Spanish environment, or have been working on your Spanish skills through other means, this class may be for you.   Within the first 3 weeks, if this is not the right spot for you, move to a different level or receive a full credit to any Access class in the future. All materials included in the fee. Instructor: Carolina Rodriguez    Fee: $95   Limit: 15

French I  The Beginnings
Wednesday   5:30-6:45 p.m.  8 weeks   Starts January 21
Learn the basics of French conversation with a focus on speaking and pronunciation in specific situations, as well as cultural cues. Carole will have everyone focused on using the language as much as possible in class and will make it fun by integrating games and stories.Materials and book included. Instructor: Carole Chamberlain    Fee: $115   Limit: 15

French I - Continued Beginners
Wednesday    7-8:15 p.m.    8 weeks   Starts January 21
This class is designed for those students that have taken beginning French here or sometime in their lifetime.  The class is taught in English and French.  Within the first 3 weeks, if this is not the right spot for you, move to a different level or receive a full credit to any Access class in the future.  Politics and cultural knowledge spice up this class. If you already own “French in 10 Minutes a Day” (Bilingual Books, Inc.), subtract $20.   Instructor: Carole Chamberlain  Fee: $115   Limit: 15

Conversational French Immersion
Wednesday  5:30-6:45 p.m.  8 weeks   Starts January 21
This class will be presented in French 95% of the time for those interested in improving their fluency in listening and speaking. Join Laure, a French citizen and certified Vermont educator, as she draws on her passion for her native language to engage all in a variety of activities designed to push everyone's skills ahead. If you have a strong French education background, this class may be right for you. All necessary materials included in fee.  Instructor: Laure Angel      Fee: $110    Limit: 17 

Italian for Travelers - Afternoon Class
Wednesday 4:30-6 p.m.  8 weeks    Starts January 21
Learn the beginnings of conversational Italian the way Italians sound.  Practice the language in situations you will encounter on a trip to Italy.  Join native speaker Francesca as she shares her love of Italy and this beautiful language. Of course, there is no homework, but practice always helps. No pre-requisite but 2 years of a romance language sometime in your life will definitely help.  Useful Italian language travel book and all handouts included.   Materials cost of $20 included in fee.  Instructor: Francesca Creta Merrill 
Fee includes all materials: $110     Limit: 16

Italian for Travelers - Evening Class 
Wednesday 6:15-7:45 p.m.  8 weeks Starts January 21
Same description as previous class but in the evening. Instructor: Francesca Creta Merrill   Fee includes all materials: $110   Limit: 16

Italian for Travelers - Part 2 Intermediate 
Tuesday     6-7:30 p.m.     8 weeks   Starts January 20
This new offering is designed for students who have previously studied Italian with us or somewhere else and have a basic knowledge and understanding of the language. Contemporary Italian music, movies books/articles and a food-making finale will provide you with an exceptional overview of La Bella Italia!  Join us for this great new adventure!
Instructor: Francesca Creta Merrill    Fee includes all materials: $110   Limit: 16

Beginner Mandarin Chinese
Wednesday   5:40-7 p.m.   8 weeks   Starts January 21
Learn one of the oldest languages in the world. This class is for students with no knowledge of Chinese language or with a limited Mandarin background. Develop abilities in listening, speaking, and reading and move towards some simple writing of Chinese.  Begin to communicate accurately in simple Chinese for everyday purposes. Chinese culture and place info will enhance your learning.   Materials cost of $20 included. Instructor: Xue Li  Fee: $165 includes materials  Limit: 15

Beginner Mandarin Continued
Wednesday  4:10-5:30 p.m.   8 weeks   Starts January 21
This class is designed for those that have started their Mandarin education here or elsewhere and would like to go the next step.  The beginner book will continue to act as the text.  Continue to develop abilities in listening, speaking, and reading and move towards some simple writing of Chinese.  Begin to communicate accurately and appropriately in simple Chinese for everyday purposes. Additionally, Chinese culture and place info will enhance your learning. Add $20 to fee if you need a book. Instructor: Xue Li    Fee: $155  Limit: 15

Guitar for Beginners
Thursday    4-5:10 p.m.     8 weeks     Starts January 22
This class is designed for those of all ages with little or no experience.  Join Sallie, an enthusiastic educator with years of teaching experience, to learn basic acoustic guitar skills and work on learning a few chords and songs.  Everyone will be playing music before long in this full 8-week class.  Bring your own guitar.  An electronic tuner is strongly recommended but not a prerequisite.  Spring Access session will offer a continuation of this class. Instructor: Sallie Mack         Fee: $85      Limit: 10  

Guitar for Beginners - Part 2
Thursday   5:20-6:30 p.m      8 weeks   Starts January 22
This class is designed for those that have completed the Beginner Guitar class or have just a little guitar experience.  Join Sallie, an enthusiastic educator with years of teaching experience, to continue what you have started.  Keep learning new songs every week. Bring your own guitar.  An electronic tuner is strongly recommended but not a prerequisite. Instructor: Sallie Mack         Fee: $85      Limit: 10  

Guitar - Intermediate Level
Thursday     6:35-7:45 p.m.   8 weeks   Starts January 22
Join Sallie to continue or get back to your guitar playing skills.  Participants should be able to strum, or flat-pick or finger-pick, change chords in a timely manner, and have some knowledge in reading chord charts and tabs. No music theory is required, but we will learn the very basics.  Explore other styles of guitar,  i.e., folk, rock, blues, reggae, etc. and be prepared to be inspired to become a better player.  We will also cover the art of songwriting and vocal technique. Instructor: Sallie Mack Fee: $85 Limit: 10

Pennywhistle - Intermediate
Monday     5:30-6:30 p.m.     6 weeks   Starts January 26
Bring your favorite (key of 'D') whistle and take your skills to the next level.  This class is designed for players who have a comfortable familiarity with their instrument and a basic level of reading music. A listening survey of whistle music will accompany practice. Class will focus on speed, ornamentation and acquiring more complex music, including traditional Irish session tunes. Instructor: Wil Barbour    Fee: $60   (add $15 if you need to buy a key of "D" whistle from us)     Limit: 12

DJ Techniques (ages 10 & up open to parents)
Wednesday  6:30-7:30 p.m.  8 weeks   Starts January 21
Learn DJ turntable music-mixing techniques, beat matching, and scratching on real vinyl and digital Serato Scratchlive. Sessions also include a lyric writing workshop and criticism as well as rap battling techniques and stage presence. Beat production and audio processing and mixing will be emphasized as well.  Each student will get a free studio recording of their DJing, production and lyrics at the end of the session and a video of a group performance will be filmed for You-tube.  Instructor Peter Alsen (Blindog P Star) is a recording studio and record label owner, performance DJ emcee and producer who has toured with many famous national acts.  Instructor:  Peter Alsen   Fee:  $110     Limit:  12

Ballroom Dancing -Introduction
Thursday  6:15-7:30 p.m.     4 weeks    Starts January 22
This is a great way to learn some standard ballroom dances that will have you gliding across the floor.  Join Terry to learn the basics of Waltz, Rumba, Fox Trot, Merengue and Tango.  Couples and singles welcome.  Practice between classes will have you dancing before you know it.  Take the Swing Dance class following this one, pay the combo price and save $10/person.  Instructor: Terry Bouricius   Fee: $50/person   Students: $40    Swing and Ballroom Combo: $90

Beginner Swing and Jitterbug
Thursday   7:30-8:45 p.m.      4 weeks    Starts January 22
If you always wanted to join the fun on the dance floor, this is the class for you.  Terry makes learning swing fun. With over 20 years of teaching experience and a step-by-step approach, he gets everyone learning immediately.  From Big Band to Rock 'n Roll, this "six-count" East-coast swing and jitterbug style is the place to start.  Pairs encouraged, singles welcome.  Take the Ballroom class directly preceding this one and pay only $90 for both (Save $10/person).
Instructor: Terry Bouricius    Fee: $50/person  Students: $40    Swing and Ballroom Combo:$90

West African Dance
Thursday  6-7:15 p.m.    6 weeks   Starts January 22 
Keep in shape this Winter with African dance done to live drumming!  Join Dayna Scott of Jeh Kulu Dance and Drum Theater, Ashley Bessette, and Hassimou Chimie Bangoura, a master drummer from Guinea, West Africa, for this fun and upbeat class.  New students and those with experience are encouraged to participate.   Classes include a warm up and progressive instruction to rhythms from Guinea, Senegal and Mali.  All instructor stipends and any donations will support families in Guinea. Instructors:  Dayna Scott and Ashley Bessette   Fee: $70  Students: $60 

West African Drum Class
Thursday       7:15-8:15 p.m.   6 weeks   Starts January 22
Join Chimie Bangoura of Guinea, West Africa in this exciting Access offering.  Designed for beginners as well as those with some experience,  participants will learn the traditional rhythms and techniques of West African hand drumming (djembe).  Bring your own djembe or rent one of ours during class time for a modest fee of $25.  It won't be long before everyone will be able to set the rhythm to dance a lifetime.   All instructor stipends are being donated to families in Guinea. Donations over and above fee will further support these families.     Instructors:  Hassimou Chimie Bangoura and Ashley Bessette Fee: $70 or $95 with djembe rental ($25).    

Absolute Beginner Tap to Broadway Hits:  Level I
Wednesday     6-7  p.m.     8 weeks     Starts January 21
This class begins with a jazz warm-up to stretch the major muscle groups.  Next, you'll begin learning the basic foot rhythms and steps of classic tap dance.  Finish by putting all of your new moves into a group combination to the music of Broadway!  Tap shoes are required, but previous experience isn't necessary. Instructor:  Brea McBride     Fee:  $80     Limit:  12

Advanced Beginner Tap:  Level II
Monday     6-7  p.m.     8 weeks     Starts January 26
Beginner and intermediate tappers will enjoy this class that begins with a jazz warm-up to stretch the major muscle groups.  Next, you'll build on your knowledge of basic foot rhythms and steps of classic tap dance.  Finish by putting all of your new moves into a group combination to share with friends and family!  Tap shoes are required, and experience is a plus. Instructor:  Brea McBride     Fee:  $80     Limit:  12

Intermediate/Advanced Tap:  Level III
Monday   7:15-8:15  p.m.     8 weeks     Starts January 26
Intermediate and advanced tappers will  enjoy this class that begins with a jazz warm-up to stretch the major muscle groups.  Next, you'll build on your knowledge of basic foot rhythms and steps of classic tap dance.  Finish by putting all of your new moves into a group combination to share with friends and family!  Tap shoes are required, and experience is necessary. Instructor:  Brea McBride     Fee:  $80     Limit:  12

Dance Aerobics
Wednesday   7:15-8:15  p.m.   8 weeks   Starts January 21
This class starts with 35 minutes of the most fun you'll ever have doing cardio!  Full of easy to follow, jazz-inspired moves, you'll be dancing to a huge variety of music-from the 50's, 80's, and today.  Next, you'll move onto the mats to strengthen your arms, legs, and abdominal muscles.  Class ends with a well-deserved stretch. Instructor:  Brea McBride     Fee:  $80     Limit:  12

Movement/Theatre Lab
Tuesday    6-7:15 p.m.    4 weeks or 8 weeks   Starts January 20  
This fun class is for anyone who would like their body/mind/spirit to feel more joyful and alive. It offers an excellent opportunity for actors to become more embodied, for dancers to use their voices and for anyone who would love to have their inner puppy come out and play. Using skill-building exercises, participants will enjoy creative exploration through movement, dance, sound and language. Each person's unique and spontaneous expression will flow from sensory awareness in the present moment. All body types are welcome on this journey of discovery. No experience is necessary. Wear comfortable clothing for movement. Instructor: Jerrilyn Miller Fee: 4 wks: $40; 8 wks: $70 Limit: 12

Core Strength Training - Mat Style -3 Choices
Twice or Thrice a Week Special Price! 
Work on your core strength to help sculpt your body over the year.  This course uses Pilates style mat exercises in combination with other exercises to develop core strength and control, particularly in the abs and back.  The workout helps everyone combine breath control with activity to promote improved concentration, better posture, a flatter stomach and lean, sculpted muscles. Suitable for all fitness levels.  Use one of our mats, or bring your own.  Caroline brings years of experience in the field to make sure everyone improves along the way.  We guarantee participants will leave each class knowing they have exercised for an hour.
Instructor: Caroline Perkins Fee: $85;  2 nights/week $155 or all 3 nights/week $230  Limit: 22
# 1 Tuesday 5:30-6:30 p.m. 8 weeks Starts January 20  
# 2 Thursday 5:30-6:30 p.m. 8 weeks Starts January 22
# 3 Monday 5:30-6:30 p.m. 8 weeks Starts January 26  

Step Aerobics for All - On Going            
Alternate Wednesdays  3:30-4:15 p.m.  Starts January 14
Join Pam Lord every other Wednesday afternoon for an after-school step aerobics workout throughout the whole school year. Steps are provided. Pam has a previous certification from AFAA.If you love to stay in shape and have joined Pam in the past, a yearly donation of $25 to the program is suggested. Instructor: Pam Lord   Fee: $25  Limit: 20

Weight Training and Fitness
Wednesday   6-7:15 p.m.    8 weeks   Starts January 21
Join Stuart to learn how to stay healthy with weight and resistance training. Each person's individual goals, age, pre-existing injuries and limitations are taken into consideration when developing a program.  Stuart, a retired chiropractor, a certified strength and conditioning specialist and certified lifestyle counselor in weight management, will focus on upper body, lower body and core strengthening and toning.  Topics covered include proper technique, number of repetitions and sets, how much weight to lift and how often to work out.  This class is for individuals who want to increase strength, tone, kick-up weight loss, build muscle, decrease risk of osteoporosis, improve balance and coordination, improve sports-specific performance and reduce injuries.  Instructor: Stuart Offer M.S., D.C., C.S.C.S, C.L.C Fee: $85 Limit: 15

Advanced Weight Training and Fitness
Wednesday   7:20-8:30 p.m.   8 weeks   Starts January 21
This class is for adults of any age who have had some previous experience with strength training.  The emphasis is on pushing harder to develop more strength, power and endurance.  Learn functional, complex and Olympic lifting routines that will bring your skills to the next level.  Learn scientifically based techniques that will allow you to achieve fast, effective and safe results.  Stuart, a retired chiropractor, a certified strength and conditioning specialist and certified lifestyle counselor in weight management will focus on upper body, lower body and core strengthening and toning.  Topics covered include proper technique, number of repetitions and sets, how much weight to lift and how often to work out as you add to muscle tone, kick-up weight loss, decrease risk of osteoporosis, improve balance and coordination, improve sports-specific performance and reduce injuries. Instructor: Stuart Offer Fee: $85  Limit: 15

The Winter Facial
Thursday          6-8 p.m.         1 night        February 12          
Is the cold winter air taking its toll on your skin?  Is your skin dry and cracked? Join Kelley, of Horsetail Herbs, and learn how to take care of your face and skin in the cold winter months.  We'll make our own natural face and skin care products & then indulge in a five-step facial.  You will go home with four facial products.  Please bring a large towel and a hair tie.  This class is open to both men and women.  Instructor: Kelley Robie of Horsetail Herbs  Fee: $20   Limit: 18

Herbs For Winter Health
Thursday   6-8 p.m.   1 night    January 29
What do I do with that Echinacea?  How much vitamin C do I take?  Join Kelley Robie, Iridologist and Herbalist of Horsetail Herbs, in a class on how to stay healthy during the winter months!  Learn how to prevent and treat common winter ailments, from the common cold to the flu, with herbs, supplements and foods!  Experience an herbal steam in class to open up your sinus passages! Instructor: Kelley Robie of Horsetail Herbs Fee: $20 Limit: 18

Women's Health
Thursday     6-8 p.m.        1 night          March 5
Women have a long tradition in the knowledge of herbal healing.  This class will explore a variety of herbs and foods, and their actions in the body, that have been used by women to nourish mind, body and spirit.  Come explore the magical and beautiful world of herbal healing for women!  We'll make a tea blend in class for you to take home. Instructor: Kelley Robie of Horsetail Herbs Fee: $20 Limit: 18

Herbs for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue
Thursday          6-8 p.m.     1 night               March 19
Do you or someone you know have fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue?  These illnesses are some of the most misunderstood conditions today.  Dismissed by much of the mainstream medical community, people with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue may find relief through herbs and supplements.  Join Kelley, who is not only the teacher but a past "sufferer", as she discusses a range of natural remedies that may bring relief, as well as better understanding. Instructor: Kelley Robie of Horsetail Herbs  Fee: $20   Limit: 18

Yoga with Laura - Tuesday Evening
Tuesday   6:15-7:15 p.m.  8 or 17 weeks  Starts January 20  
This Integrative Yoga class unites breath, movement and awareness to increase your physical and mental well-being. Reduce stress,  increase your energy, strength and flexibility and have fun. This class is appropriate for beginners and experienced students. Instructor: Laura Wisniewski of Beecher Hill Yoga   Fee: $75 for 8 weeks or $150 (save $10) for 17 weeks for winter/spring combo.   Limit: 20

Yoga with Laura - Wednesday Afternoon 
Wednesday   4-5 p.m.    8 or 17 weeks   Starts January 21 
Same Description as above, except this class is on Wednesday afternoons. 
Instructor: Laura Wisniewski Of Beecher Hill Yoga     Fee: $75 for 8 weeks or $150 (save $10) for 17 weeks for winter/spring combo.   Limit: 20

Yoga with Jane - Thursday Afternoon
Thursday     4-5 p.m.    8 weeks     Starts January 22
What happens when you unite movement, breath and awareness? Yoga.  Release tension, develop strength and flexibility, and leave each class with a deep sense of well-being. This is a mixed level class appropriate for people at all levels of fitness and Yoga experience.   Instructor: Jane Michaud   Fee: $75  Limit: 20 

CPR and First Aid from Red Cross
Wednesday   5:30-8:15 p.m.   2 weeks   January 28 & February 4
Earn your Adult and Child CPR/First Aid certification (CPR for 1-yearolds through adult) with this special offering from the Northern Vermont Chapter of the American Red Cross. Both sessions must be attended to
receive certification.  Instructors: Red Cross Staff and CVU CounselorJen Bickel-Hayes   Fee: $70     Limit:15

The Art of Soap Making
Thursday      6-8:30 p.m.           I night            February 12
Join herbalist and aromatherapist Alisa Andrews for an evening of old-fashioned soap making.  Using natural ingredients and essential oils, make a batch of beautiful, aromatic soap. Hands-on opportunity each step of the process.  Bring a 1-quart, paperboard milk/soymilk carton to use for a mold, and an old bath towel. Sign up for both soap making classes for only $65 (Save $10).       Instructor:  Alisa Andrews  Fee: $35 includes materials Limit: 16

The Art of Soap Making - Advanced
Thursday      6-8:30 p.m.           I night            March 5
This is a hands-on workshop that covers milk-based methods and understanding for traditional soap making techniques.  We will make a lovely batch of naturally-scented goat's milk soap, with milk from local Vermont goats!  Supplies and handouts are included. Bring a 1-quart, paperboard milk/soymilk carton to use for a mold, and an old bath towel for wrapping the soap - to keep it warm as it solidifies. You will leave with a sample of the soap you helped to make, and instructions for curing and aging it on your own. The traditional soap making process incorporates the use of lye, which is caustic. Appropriate for ages 15 and older.  Prior enrollment in Intro Soap Making class is very helpful, but not a prerequisite.  Sign up for both soap making classes for only $65 (Save $10).  Instructor:  Alisa Andrews  Fee: $40      Limit: 16

Aromatherapy 101:  Essential Oils for Health & Beauty  
Thursday          6-7:30 p.m.      1 night       March 26
Come explore the world of fragrant plant oils, with herbalist and aromatherapist Alisa Andrews, owner of the Flaming Maple Herb Company.  You will have an opportunity to smell several common essential oils, and learn about their qualities and customary uses.  This class will also cover the basics of blending essential oils for health and beauty.  You will have the opportunity to work with oils hands-on, making your own blend as diluted in a base of either skin cream or carrier oil (at the instructor's discretion). Other topics covered will include using oils safely, and how to properly assess oil quality. Instructor:Alisa Andrews       Fee: $20        Limit:16

Cooking Together: 3rd-5th Graders with Adult
Wednesday       1 night        6-8:30 p.m.       March 11
Growing up, Adele's extended Italian family always cooked and ate together.  Last year's participants loved this class! Slow down with Adele and enjoy the pleasures of cooking and eating with a youngster.  Beginning with a vegetable base (soffritto), create a number of different dishes that are sure to be crowd pleasers at any meal.  Recipes and activities for this class will give everyone options to build a meal to satisfy one's own tastes.  Chicken, beef, beans, and rice will be used to prepare a delicious homemade meal.  For dessert, you will prepare a crispy, "better for you" Chocolate Chip Cookie served hot out of the oven —a number one crowd pleaser. Written recipes included.    Instructor: Adele Dienno   Fee: $50/pair     Limit: 8 Pairs

Decorated Valentine Cookies - for All Ages
Tuesday          4-6 p.m.         1 day         February 10
Learn the art of decorating great sugar cookies that will dazzle those lucky enough to receive one.  Join Carol for this hands-on afternoon of fun and tasty treats.  This class is designed for learners 5-years old and up, adults are welcome and will most certainly enjoy learning this new skill.  Participants will decorate a dozen holiday shaped cookies and take home the basic decorating tools to create for a lifetime. Instructor: Carol Fox    Fee: $25     Limit: 16

Great Baking: Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies
Monday          4-6 p.m.          1 day           March 9
Have you put cut-out cookies into the oven looking great, only to see them come out flat?  Come spend an afternoon with Carol to learn the simple basics of making great sugar cookie cut-outs.  Everyone will make the dough, roll it, and cut out the shapes of your choice.  You will be able to add a few sugar sprinkles or a light glaze to your cookies too.  Bring an apron or use one of ours.    Everyone will leave with about 2 dozen delicious cookies.  All supplies included in fee. 
Instructor: Carol Fox    Fee:  $20     Limit: 16

Stroller Strides
Tuesday    4:30-5:30  p.m.    6 weeks    Starts January 27
Stroller Strides is a total body fitness program for moms to exercise with their babies (3-24 months). The workout includes power walking and intervals of toning using exercise tubing and the stroller.  Tubing will be provided but please bring your own stroller.   It is a great workout for any level exerciser and a wonderful way to get out of the house and have fun with your baby. Instructor:  Lindsey Burnett     Fee:  $65     Limit:  12

Move & Groove (ages 2-5)
Thursday  5-6  p.m.  9 weeks  Starts January 15
Join this fun-filled class for your preschooler to explore cooperative play with music, movement and pizza.  This class introduces motor skills, counting, rhythm and the many ways to move your body with the help of hula hoops, a parachute, balls and other fun props.   Parents may participate or watch as kids participate in cooperative groups and work on individual skills.  Bare feet or soft shoes recommended. Pizza will be provided for a quick pick-me-up before or after each class. Instructor:  Duncan Wardwell     Fee:  $100     Limit:  12

Music Games for Kids (ages 4-8) and Parents
Wednesday  5-6  p.m.     8 weeks     Starts January 21
Kids and parents will have a rocking blast while singing dozens of traditional songs and learning original songs and games that encourage participation and dancing.  Everyone gets to help create new original songs and new versions of familiar ones. Many music genres and basic music theory will be introduced.  Peter will also lead story telling adventures accompanied by sound effects and music.  Kids will get hands on experence with a wide variety of instruments from hand drums to accordian to electric guitar.   Pizza will be provided for a quick snack before or after class.  Instructor Peter Alsen has been a full time children’s musician and private guitar, bass, drums, mandolin, voice and rock band instructor for over 10 years www.petermusic.com. Instructor: Peter Alsen     Fee:  $100     Limit:  12

Music Seeds - Newborn through 2 Year Olds
Monday    4:30-5 p.m.      7 weeks    Starts January 26
Join Carolyn, an experienced early childhood music educator, and bring the joy of music to your child and home.  Children and their parents will participate in activities that incorporate songs, chants, movement, and musical patterns. We'll use a variety of fun props including shakers, beanbags, scarves, and a parachute. This is an informal, playful music learning experience for parents to share with their children.  Carolyn, in addition to teaching Music Seeds, is a piano teacher, organist, life-long music maker, and has raised three very musical children.  Instructor: Carolyn Wood Fee: $55   Limit: 12

Music Seeds - 2 through 5-Year Olds
Monday   5:15-5:45 p.m.    7 weeks   Starts January 26
Carolyn will work with 2-to-5 year olds and parents in this session of Music Seeds.  Let Carolyn show you the magic of music she can bring to each child.  No class February 23, winter break.  Instructor: Carolyn Wood     Fee:$55   Limit:  12

DJ Techniques (ages 10 & up open to parents)
Wednesday  6:30-7:30 p.m.  8 weeks  Starts January 21
Learn DJ turntable music-mixing techniques, beat matching, and scratching on real vinyl and digital Serato Scratchlive. Sessions also include a lyric writing workshop and criticism as well as rap battling techniques and stage presence. Beat production and audio processing and mixing will be emphasized as well.  Each student will get a free studio recording of their DJing, production and lyrics at the end of the session and a video of a group performance will be filmed for You-tube.  Instructor Peter Alsen (Blindog P Star) is a recording studio and record label owner, performance DJ emcee and producer who has toured with many famous national acts.  Instructor:  Peter Alsen   Fee:  $110     Limit:  12

Parenting the Joy of Reading
Wednesday  7:30-8:30 p.m.    3 weeks  Starts January 21
Do you long to have your child experience the joy of reading?  Meet with Michal Ricca, M.Ed., Reading Specialist to gain some practical and easy tips to help your struggling or hard to motivate reader.  A parent writes, "She is a different kid now.  She has become a voracious reader and is at the top of her class.  She will now read for hours at a time and often completes a book in a day.   It's a different world than having to force her to read for 15 minutes a day to complete her homework assignment."  Feel welcome to email:  nowicanread@gmail.com with any questions.
Instructor:  Michal Ricca     Fee:  $60     Limit:  20

Computer Use Tutorial
Wednesday     5:30-6:45  p.m.     5 weeks     Starts February 4
Are you totally new to computer use or just starting out? Beginners of all ages are able to increase their keyboard and mouse control.  A tutor will be available for every two students.   Individual attention will be yours to practice the basics that will open up the world of computer use to you.  Learn the beginnings of keyboarding, internet use, email skills, and Microsoft programs. A team of high school students assigned from CVU clubs will staff this successful offering. Instructor:  Duncan Wardwell and CVU student tutors     Fee:  $55     Limit:  10

Windows Management w/ Vista Demo
Wednesday     6:30-8:30  p.m.     3 weeks     Starts January 21
Learn more about using Windows systems to personalize the Start button, display mouse/menus, manipulate program files, recover from non-functioning programs, control printing jobs/options, and manage the hard drive.  Gain a greater understanding of the many Control Panel options.  Learn about equipment and applications for printing, faxing, burning CDs, and networking.  Practice on a Windows XP based CVU computer. Class also provides demos of Windows Vista to preview the new tricks of the trade, such as enhanced security aspects, revamped "start" menu, and the 3-D user interface.  Users of all versions of Windows will benefit from this tour of operating system tools. Instructor:  Bob Ryder     Fee:  $40     Limit:  15

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File Management with Thumb/Flash Drives
Thursday     6:30-8:00  p.m.     2 weeks     Starts January 15
Carry all your important files and digital pictures in your pocket withthese useful procedures for backing up files on your computer using a USB Thumb- or Flash-Drive.  First general file management techniques will be covered first. Then everyone will follow a series of simple steps that demonstrates how to transfer files to the Thumb-Drive, make changes to the files on the Thumb-Drive using a different computer, and updates the files at a home or business computer.  This is a great tool for people on the go.  Everyone will use a CVU computer for class exercises but skills are easily transferable to other platforms, or you may use your own laptop. Instructor:  Bob Ryder     Fee:  $20     Limit:  15  

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How to Use iPods & iTunes     Sponsored by Small Dog Electronics
Thursday     7:00-8:30  p.m.     2 weeks     Starts January 8
The iPods have revolutionized the music industry and this is a great opportunity for a shopper or new user!  Manage your music library using iTunes software that will allow users to personalize playlists and organize podcasts.  Learn how to manage controls of the iPod to play the music you want.  Everyone will download existing albums from a CD, search for songs/podcasts, organize playlists for a computer, burn a CD, and upload to your iPod or practice on an iPod provided by Small Dog Electronics.  This class will also illustrate basic definitions, online resources, and back up options for your digital jukebox. Instructor:  Duncan Wardwell     Fee:  $40     Limit:  15
SPECIAL DEALS on iPods available through Small Dog for class attendees! 

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Keyboarding
Tuesday     6:00-7:15  p.m.     6 weeks     Starts January 27
If you want to learn how to touch type, this is the class for you. Requested by past participants to Access, here is your chance to finally start to learn with all ten fingers. Learning on a computer makes the skill building go a lot faster than the old days.  Improve your typing skills while completing polished examples of a business portfolio.  Every week students will attempt basic typing exercises that they can use for practice at home.  You’ll be using comfortable new computers but your old typing teacher will still remind you that practice makes perfect! Instructor:  Duncan Wardwell and CVU student tutors     Fee:  $60     Limit:  10  

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Web 2.0:  Improve Your Internet Experience
Wednesday     6:30-8:30  p.m.     3 weeks     Starts April 29
Are you ready to take advantage of the new internet & Web 2.0 tools?  Do you want to learn about Google Earth, Wikis, YouTubes and other RSS feeds/community resource posts?  This course is designed for those who have some experience using the Internet and want to increase their skills. It will include details of working with the tools of a Browser and a Search Engine, exporting text and graphics to other programs, saving web page addresses, using Adobe Acrobat Reader (.pdf files).  Presentations include tips for shopping securely and spam/virus protection. Every student will follow class demonstrations with a CVU computer. Instructor:  Bob Ryder     Fee:  $30     Limit:  15  

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Website Design that Works
Monday     5:00-6:30  p.m.     4 weeks     Starts January 26
Create your own personal or professional website and learn efficient management techniques. Create on-line resources with text, pictures, backgrounds, hyperlinks, tables and many other web gems to jump start your internet presence. This course will help you create a website with basic design principles for personal, professional, and marketing projects. Each week provides class demonstrations on basic design theory, NVU (free download) menu/mouse operations, and server/domain name selection. Receive individual attention as you create your own website in class. Basic word processing experience is necessary and skills transfer well for other design software. Instructor: Duncan Wardwell Fee: $60 Limit: 15

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Dreamweaver:  Advanced Web Design
Monday     5:00-6:30  p.m.     4 weeks     Starts March 9
FULL - Wednesday     7:00-8:30  p.m.     4 weeks     Starts January 28
Improve your website management capabilities by learning Dreamweaver in Adobe's Creative Suite 3 Design software. Develop and maintain standards-based websites with dynamic user interfaces, website management shortcuts, Frames, Cascading Style Sheet (CSS) layouts and integrate with other Adobe software componenets. Previous web design experience is essential so students may concentrate on utilizing Dreamweaver's menus, dialog boxes, and panels. Every class will include a basic demonstration along with ample opportunity to practice on your own project. Instructor:  Duncan Wardwell     Fee:  $100     Limit:  15

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Moodle Classroom Cooperative
Monday     5:00-6:30  p.m.     5 weeks     Starts April 6
Moodle your Noodle via an interactive tour of a global classroom.  Experience online curriculum/lesson management, group collaboration and create resources/plans for upcoming units.  Professional development recertification credits available through collaboration with CSSU professionals.  This is a great opportunity to understand the magic of Moodle through online resources and face-to-face mentoring.  Everyone will be able to create useful activities for any learning environment and implement a global classroom for teachers, students, and parents! Instructor:  Duncan Wardwell     Fee:  $250     Limit:  15

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Graphic Design for Beginners
Tuesday    5:30-7:30 p.m.   7 weeks    Starts January 27
Using InDesign CS3, participants will work to create beautiful cards, posters, or a project of your own choosing and are encouraged to bring in your own photos to use in your project.  By the end of the class, people will walk out with files ready to print! Alyssa, an Alfred University Design Major graduate, will help to guide you through the fundamentals of design as everyone finds their own pace in one of the new computer labs.  Pre-requisite: Basic computer knowledge. Instructor: Alyssa Blittersdorf    Fee: $125   Limit: 12    

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Computer Assisted Design (CAD) Fundamentals
Tuesday     6:00-8:00  p.m.     7 weeks     Starts January 27
Learn basic drafting and dimensioning theory while completing professional looking drawings with KeyCreator (2-D and 3-D) CAD or Architectural CAD.   Work with professional grade Computer Assisted Design software in CVU's state-of-the-art Design Technology Lab.  Obtain valuable hands-on experience (~14 hrs) to create a mini-portfolio of mechanical/architectural drawings.  Gain a thorough understanding of the software and its capabilities.  Skills learned easily transfer to other CAD software packages such as AutoCad, ProE, and SolidWorks. Instructor:  Olaf Verdonk     Fee:  $150     Limit:  10

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Word Processing Basics
Monday     5:00-6:15  p.m.     4 weeks     Starts January 26
If you have just been introduced to computer use and at least know how to control that mouse, this class is for you. Unlock the potential of Word by learning to navigate the tool bar and drop down menus while creating the letters, signs, brochure, and other documents you want.  Class demonstrations and individual attention will gently move you towards expertise with an essential word-processing software that is helpful for learning more advanced programs.  Check out the Do More with Word offering for more advanced applications. Instructor:  Bob Ryder     Fee:  $45     Limit:  15

Do More with Word
Monday     5:00-6:15  p.m.     3 weeks     Starts March 16
Word up:  learn useful word processing tricks with a flair for professional or personal projects.  Learn how to print envelopes or labels, use a mail merge to create letters or forms, and advanced practice with tables, columns and pictures.  Anyone may work on their own project or play along with class exercises on CVU computers. Instructor:  Bob Ryder     Fee:  $45     Limit:  15

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Excel Basics
Monday     7:00-8:15  p.m.     4 weeks     Starts March 2
Learn how to use the MS Excel spreadsheet program so you can organize your own projects.  This is a great introduction to Excel or for those with very limited use of the program.  Students will master data entry, formatting, mouse operations, keyboard shortcuts, and basic menu selection.  Each class will reinforce old skills to improve overall efficiency and confidence.  Activities will be designed to enhance class demonstrations and prepare students for other at-home or business projects. Instructor:  Tony Galle     Fee:  $50     Limit:  15

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Excel Up
Tuesday     7:00-8:15  p.m.     4 weeks     Starts January 20
Have you tried an intro Excel class here or are you only slightly comfortable using Excel?  Expand your Excel repertoire as you learn forumulas, functions, mail merges, data insertion to other programs, charting, sorting, filtering, and creating forms. Familiarity with at least the basics of this program is necessary. Please bring your own questions or problems to class.  Bring your own laptop or use CVU computers. Instructor:  Tony Galle     Fee:  $50     Limit:  15

Excel Data Analysis
Tuesday     6:30-8:30  p.m.     3 weeks     Starts March 17
Use Excel to consolidate and manipulate data with sorting and other extraction techniques.  Practice data manipulation with conditional (if/and/or) statements and analyze data by the use of pivot tables and other database applications.  It always fun to take an excellent adventure! Instructor:  Bob Ryder     Fee:  $50     Limit:  15  

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Slideshow Presentations
Wednesday     5:00-6:30  p.m.     2 weeks     Starts April 1
Learn how to design a MS PowerPoint presentation that will keep the speaker at ease and the audience engaged.  Utilize menu/mouse commands as you build slideshows with outlined notes, bulleted text, word-art, pictures, cool formats, speaker notes, and audience handouts.  Instructor will provide a sample template, class demonstrations, and individual attention as students design and practice their own informative or picture presentations.  Everyone will be able to post and test their creation and take home a digital copy.  A great way to improve podium presence, communication strategies, or on-line meetings. Instructor:  Duncan Wardwell     Fee:  $40     Limit:  15

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P.R. Products with MS Publisher
Wednesday     7:00-8:30  p.m.     2 weeks     Starts April 1
Use MS Publisher to create publications with an artistic flair and an air of authority.  Trasnsform your old handouts, stories, poems, sayings, pictures, and announcements into signs, posters, cards, newsletters, calendars, and websites.  Anyone with basic word processing experience will enjoy the aesthetic freedom of this program.  In class activities allow everyone to practice new menu/mouse commands and design products ready for print.  A great pre-requisite if you are interested in learning Photoshop as well! Instructor:  Duncan Wardwell     Fee:  $40     Limit:  12  

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Digital Video Vacation
Wednesday     5:00-6:30  p.m.     6 weeks     Starts January 28
Enjoy a digital vacation when you learn how to  create video projects in a mentored open-lab environment.  Shoot and edit simple projects staffed by CVU high school students with A/V club or Media Literacy experience.  Bring you own mini-DV or hard drive camera but may request use of school supplies.  Great for middle school students working on school projects or adults trying to figure out how to manage all the raw video from hand-held cameras.  Create projects suitable for take home CD or post on the internet.  Reel fun!!!!! Instructor:  Duncan Wardwell & CVU high school A/V students     Fee:  $120     Limit:  10  

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Digital Camera Fundamentals
Monday     7:00-8:30  p.m.     2 weeks     Starts January 26
If you are a shopper or a still-in-the-boxer then this course will show you quick tricks for taking good digital pictures.  Learn how to use the dials, buttons, and menus of a basic Canon, Nikon, Olympus, or your own digital camera.  Receive individual instruction as you compose pictures of different qualities and download them using CVU’s new computers.  This hands-on experience will make anyone a better photographer as Duncan has helped hundreds of users get the most of their equipment.  A great way to improve computer literacy or shop for your next purchase.  Class cameras and 10 free digital prints provided by PhotoGarden.  Instructor:  Duncan Wardwell     Fee:  $50     Limit:  15  

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Enhance Digital Photographs
Monday     7:00-8:30  p.m.     2 weeks     Starts March 9
Discover the many ways you can improve your digital photographs using a camera and PS Elements software.  Students will learn how to control a camera to improve brightness, focus, and depth of field.  This course also teaches everyone how to crop, resize, brighten, color, and change the contrast of existing digital images.  You can store, share, and print your own compositions using PhotoGarden’s online services and 10 free digital prints. Instructor:  Duncan Wardwell     Fee:  $50     Limit:  15

Create Digital Compositions
Monday     7:00-8:30  p.m.     2 weeks     Starts April 6
Transform your digital pictures into your own logos, invitations, postcards, greetings, flyers, or signs.  Everyone will utilize composition criteria as they practice taking portraits, action-shots, landscapes, and panoramas. Learn how to use Photoshop Elements’ menu/mouse commands to design a panoramic postcard (or other publication) with background patterns, layered text, and your own artistic flair.  Receive 10 free digital prints from PhotoGarden and test drive your new skills right away! Instructor:  Duncan Wardwell     Fee:  $50     Limit:  15

Digital Combo
Thursday     7:00-8:30  p.m.     6 weeks     Starts February 12
The Combo is a full six week option for those who want to learn to use a digital camera, enhance digital photographs and create digital compositions (see previous descriptions).  Students will save $20 by choosing the Combo Option and share weekly success with this collaborative group.  Receive 20 free digital prints from PhotoGarden and test drive your new skills right away. Instructor:  Duncan Wardwell     Fee:  $130     Limit:  15

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Advanced Digital Photography  Sponsored by PhotoGarden
Thursday     7:00-8:30  p.m.     2 weeks     Starts January 22
Sharpen your photographer’s eye when you learn how to control cameras with aperture and shutter speed priority.  Experiment with portrait/close-up skill builders on your own camera or practice on cameras provided by PhotoGarden.  This is a great opportunity to learn more about your camera's controls or shop for an upgrade.  Print your own compositions using PhotoGarden’s services and 10 free digital prints. Instructor:  Duncan Wardwell     Fee:  $50     Limit:  15  

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Adobe Photoshop Basics
Wednesday     7:00-8:30  p.m.     4 weeks     Starts January 28
Unlock the digital capacities of pictures or graphics:  turn that dull sunset an orange hue, sharpen smiles hidden in shadows, or remove that strange uncle from a family portrait.  Receive individual attention as you work on one of CVU’s computers. Bring your own photos or practice on class samples. You will investigate the tools necessary to import, export, crop, resize, enhance, eliminate red-eye, merge a panoramic, and add text layers to existing graphics.  This course is appropriate for learning how to use the tools & menus associated with the family of Photoshop products (CS, Elements). Instructor:  Tony Galle     Fee:  $60     Limit:  15

Next Layers of Photoshop
Wednesday     6:30-8:30  p.m.     4 weeks     Starts March 11
Did you ever look at an image in a magazine and ask "Wow! I wonder how they did that?" Now you can wow your friends and family as you participate in this intermediate level Adobe Photoshop course.  Learn to combine layers of digital pictures, graphics, shapes, text, and art.  Create your own framed pictures, holiday letters, business cards, special tributes, logos, invitations, and announcements with a WOW-factor for the audience. You receive a CD which includes complete step-by-step instructions so you can have productive fun at home.  The CD also includes many bonus projects!  Experience with Adobe's Photoshop programs essential (read Adobe PS course).  A great way to reinforce previous skills and take your creative self to new heights! Instructor:  Dick Hong     Fee:  $60     Limit:  6

Advanced Photoshop:  Blending & Filters
Wednesday     6:30-8:30  p.m.     4 weeks     Starts April 29
Did you ever take a count of all the choices Photoshop provides you for enhancing and modifying your images? There are 23 blending modes, more than 24 tools in the tool bar, 13 filter groups, some with as many as 15 specific filters in the group.  Don’t become overwhelmed, take the plunge with this course and learn to master this amazing program. Each lesson is project oriented and includes a CD with step by step written protocols.  Make collages, classy posters, testimonials, CD/book covers in these information packed creative sessions. This course is for advanced students and The Next Layers of Photoshop is recommended as a prerequisite. Instructor:  Dick Hong     Fee:  $60     Limit:  6

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How to Write and Sell Magazine & E-zine Articles
Thursday     6-8:30 p.m.    1 night     February 12
If you want to see your name in print, come join Linda and learn proven methods to get an editor’s attention.  Find out what magazines and e-zines want, how to approach editors, and how to negotiate a deal.  Develop an action plan for getting into print from a blueprint that has landed Linda hundreds of assignments from national magazines.  All you need is knowledge, courage, and discipline to sell your writing.  Book author Linda Bland teaches writing at 6 local colleges and many businesses.  Instructor:  Linda M. Bland, of Cahoots Writing Services  Fee:  $40    Limit: 20

Get Published!
Wednesday    6-8:30 p.m.     1 night    March 11
If you've been thinking "I've got a book in me" or even have some chapters written, this course can take you to the next step.  Join Linda to expand your understanding of the publishing industry.  Topics covered will include the difference between fiction and nonfiction protocols in approaching agents and publishers, the role of an agent and how to choose one, self-publishing, subsidy publishing, and how to act as your own agent.  Find out what it takes to have agents and publishers take your idea seriously and discover how to discern which ones to approach to maximize your chances.  Publishing industry taboos and protocol are covered as well.   Instructor: Linda M. Bland, of Cahoots Writing Services  Fee: $40  Limit: 20

"Great Decisions" Foreign Policy Discussion
Thursday     6:30-8 p.m.      7 weeks    Starts January 22
Participants will discuss 8 important world topics based on the powerful articles in the January 2009 Foreign Policy Association publication.  Terry has varied U.S. diplomatic and naval service experience around the world and a background teaching at the university level. This class will stimulate original thoughts in everyone.  Discussion topics include:  The U.S. and rising world powers, the volatility in Afghanistan & Pakistan, energy and the global economy, Arctic resource development, Egypt in the 21st century, the global food supply, Cuba without Castro, and the issue of universal human rights.  If you want to clarify your knowledge and opinions on these topics, do not miss this Access offering.  The discussions will be provocative and lively, and information given is all current and clearly presented.  Scholarships available upon request.  All materials included.  Instructor: Terry Ryan      Fee: $85      Limit: 20

Pruning Trees and Shrubs -Yours and Ours
Thursday    5:30-7:30 p.m.  4 weeks   Starts March 5
This class will have lots of important information and plenty of hands-on practice.  Join Matt, with years of professional landscaping experience, in beautifying the CVU trees and scrubs around campus and gain knowledge and skills.  There will be plenty of time to ask questions about your own flora, including fruit and other deciduous trees and ornamentals and learn the anatomy of branching habits.   Dress for the weather at hand as participants will be outside more than half the time.  Knowing what tools to use is essential, knowing which ones to avoid is even more important for the health of your plants.  All this and more will be covered.  Instructor: Matt Krasnow     Fee: $55   Limit: 15

What's Wrong With My Tree?
Wednesday   6:30-8:30 p.m.  3 weeks  Starts January 21
Join Dale, one of the foremost tree experts in our state, for this winter offering.   Focus will be on the identification of health problems common to trees in Vermont with a discussion of their biology and management included.  Class time will be divided between classroom lecture and hands-on lab activities, including the use of the CVUHS microscopes to identify the culprits.  Students will be encouraged to bring tree disease specimens to class for identification and discussion.  This course will focus on trees native to the Lake Champlain Basin and the Northeastern United States. Instructor:  Dale R. Bergdahl, UVM, Prof. Emeritus of Forest Pathology Fee: $50  Limit :15

Bridge for Beginners
Monday   3:30-5 p.m.   8 weeks  Starts January 26
These lessons feature a “hands on” teaching approach with students learning the game by doing exercises with actual cards at the table. No knowledge of bridge is required. If you always wanted to learn, this is a great opportunity in what has become an Access regular offering.  A lifetime of fun follows as people everywhere are playing bridge.  The 8 week course will give participants basic bidding system and card playing skills to build on with continued practice. The instructor, Phil Sharpsteen, is an accredited ACBL teacher and the current president of the Vermont bridge unit. The student text will be closely followed, so it will be an excellent review reference for the course material. All materials included. Instructor: Phil Sharpsteen     Fee: $85     Limit: 20

Chess for Beginners
Thursday     3:30-5 p.m.    4 weeks     Starts January  29
Expand your mind by learning one of the great games of all time.  Join us to learn the basics of chess in this short and successful method used for countless classes around the world.  Learners of all ages will enjoy the patterns and strategies of chess.  It is actually an easy game to learn, with the opportunity to take a lifetime to master. 
Instructor: Phil Sharpsteen          Fee: $35   Limit: 20

Beekeeping 
Thursday      6:30-8 p.m.    3 weeks   Starts   January 22
Have you thought about keeping bees? This is the opportunity to learn more about these vital and fascinating creatures providing so much of our food.   Bill and Russ have many years of experience between them, and Bill's book on the honey industry was published last year.  The three sessions will enlighten you-maybe inspire you-to start a few hives of your own or learn more about your bee passion.  For those participants interested in starting a hive this spring, you will need to think about ordering and paying for your bees shortly after the first class.  There will be an opportunity for you to order your bees after the first class with the same supplier as Bill and Russ.  For more info, email or call us and we will put you in contact with one of them right away, or wait until the first class to pick up all necessary info.  Instructors: Bill Mares of Mares Apiaries and Russ Aceto of Hilltop Honey   Fee: $35     Limit: 20

Complete Financial Management Workshop
Tuesday   6-7:30 p.m.    5 weeks    Starting January 27
This popular, comprehensive, and successful course will show you: * How to be more effective managing what you already have, * Protect your family, your assets and your future, * Invest like the pros, * Manage your taxes right now, * Create the retirement you've always wanted, * Make sure your estate goes to your heirs.  As part of this course you'll receive a valuable workbook.  This resource contains homework, exercises and worksheets to help you apply what you learn.  The instructor for this course is Antoine Williams of Antoine Williams and Associates Financial Services. Antoine Williams is a Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative of Equity Services Inc. Securities and investment advisory services are offered solely by Equity Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC, 354 Mountain View Drive, Suite 200, Colchester, VT 05446, 802-864-6819. Antoine Williams & Assoc. Financial Services is independent of Equity Services, Inc.   Fee: $50 per individual or couple  Limit: 20       TC38049 (1107)

Interior Design and Professional Organizing
Monday    6:30-8:30 p.m.   4 weeks     Starts January 26
Do you love where you live and can't wait to go home at night?  Your environment has a lot to do with your happiness, health and well being.  Come join Annette Besaw, an interior designer and professional organizer, and go home with a wealth of ideas and ways to improve the organization and decor of your home. Talk about the 6 basic interior design elements (scale, proportion, line, balance, harmony, and rhythm).  Share ideas on choosing the right color, accessories, wall and window treatments, furniture layout, etc. for your home.  There will be discussions on zoning a room, sorting, purging, and setting up organizational systems to fit your life style. The third class will be held at Design Matters at 358 Dorset, in So. Burlington.  Instructor: Annette Besaw of Design Matters   Fee: $60     Limit: 20

Mindful Meditation For Beginners
Wednesday   5:30-7 p.m.   3 weeks   Starts March 11
Do you often find at the end of the day that your brain seems too full? Would you like to learn how to be more centered, present and aware? Join Meg Howard in a simple practice of Viipassana, (or Insight mindful meditation) that you can then easily continue at home after only 3 weeks.  This class is ideal for those who have never meditated before or would like to try this method.  Interested in doing some reading before the class? Look for books by Jon Kabat-Zinn, Stephen Levine, Thich Nhat Hanh and Jack Kornfield. Meg Howard has been practicing and studying meditation since 1970 and is now an outreach counselor at CVU. Past participants welcome as well.   Instructor: Meg Howard        Fee: $35   Limit: 18

Energy Medicine 
Thursday    6-7:30 p.m.      3 weeks      Starts February 5
Put your health in your own hands!  Energy medicine works with your body's inate ability to heal itself and feel good. You will learn simple exercises and tools that you can use for the rest of your life to optimize your health, increase your vitality and enhance your happiness including a simple10 minute daily energy balancing routine, what meridians are and techniques for working with them, how to tell if food or other substances are good for you, simple pain relief techniques, and more.  Instructor: Holly Sullivan   Fee: $55        Limit: 10

Intro to Shamanic Journeying
Tuesday  5:45-7:30 p.m.   6 weeks  Starts January 27
Come learn and experience the magical process and discipline of the shamanic journey, which has been practiced by indigenous cultures worldwide for 20,0000 years. Based on the teaching of anthropologist Michael Harner, as well as many living indigenous shamans, this class will offer the background, instruction and practice to experience this first hand. Julie, with 15 years of experience, will lead participants on a journey to "non-ordinary" reality as described by Carlos Castenada.  Join Julie for this and Shamanic Journeying Continued to deepen your skills.  Participants are asked to bring a blanket to sit on and bandana or scarf. Instructor: Julie Soquet of Windhorse Consulting in Hinesburg    Fee: $75  Limit: 16

Baby Sitting - American Red Cross - 2 days After School
Mondays, February 9 & 16, 3:30-6:30 p.m.   
Learn safety skills, deal with real-life babysitting situations, understand the best responses to a variety of emergencies, focus on age-specific safety awareness, practice child need tasks, and discuss meals and snacks.  If you are babysitting already or thinking of babysitting, this is the class for you.  Parents with young children might even encourage their sitters to take this course by sharing the cost.  Like all the courses, it is held here right at CVUHS.   Instructors: Red Cross Staff and CVU Counselor Jen Bickel-Hayes    Fee: $55   Limit: 15

Parenting Tips for Success Seminar
CY-Connecting Youth will offer a one day seminar to help parents polish their parenting skills and give them tips on how to face some of the more challenging adolescent issues.  This seminar will be held on Saturday, January 17, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at CVU High School.   The snow date will be Saturday, January 24.  Throughout the day, parents will learn how to: strengthen their family bonds; improve communication amongst all members of the family; set clear expectations and guidelines; express and control anger in healthy ways; increase children's participation in the family; and help their children make healthy choices. The day is open to all parents and guardians, of children in grades 5-10, in the Chittenden South District and includes lunch and snacks. The cost is $30 per parent and some scholarships are available. Childcare may be available upon request.  Pre-registration is required and space is limited, so sign up soon!   For more information or to register, please call Jen Bickel-Hayes at 482-6951 or e-mail jbickel-hayes@cvuhs.org .  Additional information on CY and its programs can be found at www.seewhy.info. 

Parenting the Joy of Reading
Wednesday  7:30-8:30  p.m.     3 weeks  Starts January 21
Do you long to have your child experience the joy of reading?  Meet with Michal Ricca, M.Ed., Reading Specialist to gain some practical and easy tips to help your struggling or hard to motivate reader.  A parent writes, "She is a different kid now.  She has become a voracious reader and is at the top of her class.  She will now read for hours at a time and often completes a book in a day.   It's a different world than having to force her to read for 15 minutes a day to complete her homework assignment."  Feel welcome to email:  nowicanread@gmail.com with any questions. Instructor:  Michal Ricca     Fee:  $60     Limit:  20

Solar Energy 101
Monday     6:30-8:00  p.m.    3 weeks         Starts February 2
Is solar energy feasible in Vermont?  You bet it is!  Solar energy can give you power anywhere you need it - on a boat, recreational vehicle, summer cottage, on the farm, or even your home.  This class will focus on photovoltaics - the type of solar panels that make electricity when exposed to sunlight, and what they can do for you.  Learn about the potential of solar energy for our country, how solar panels and system components work, and how to design a system for your application. Instructor:  Gary Beckwith of The Solar Bus (http://solarbus.org)     Fee:  $40     Limit:  20

Explore Your Personality and Choices through Myers Briggs Type
Monday      6:30-8:30 p.m.   3 weeks      Starts January 26
Does your personality hold clues to your best life choices? Join this workshop to explore that very question.  The Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is the most widely used personality inventory in the world - learn how to tap into the insights MBTI can provide you. Info from this course can help participants improve work or family relationships, and/or help in life and career choices. Through activities and discussion, Kristin will bring personality type into focus for all to better understand your preferences, behaviors, and choices. Instructor: Kristin Z. Miskavage    Fee: $60     Limit: 18

Horsemanship for Adults
Wednesday   7-8:30  p.m.     7 weeks     Starts January 21
Most of us were taught to ride without understanding the perspective of the horse. This class offers you an opportunity to fill in that gap in understanding. You will learn how a horse senses, moves, and feels and how they interact with each other and other animals - including humans.  New riders, new horse owners, or experienced riders will gain a wealth of fascinating information that will promote a respectful relationship with a horse. Topics include prehistoric development, anatomy/physiology, herd behavior, training techniques, gaits/movements, and communication development. Experienced riders will enhance their in the saddle satisfaction. Instructor:  Jill Merkel     Fee:  $75     Limit:  20

Horsemanship 2 for Adults
Wednesday     6-7  p.m.     6 weeks     Starts January 21
By request - an opportunity for all you horsemanship students to delve further into the various topics we discussed and read about in the first Horsemanship class. More professional guest speakers, an emphasis on designing the classes around your interests, and more hands-on type learning. Instructor:  Jill Merkel     Fee:  $65     Limit:  10

Circus Arts - 3 Weeks
Thursday  6:30-7:45 p.m.  3 weeks Starts January 22
Join Andy in this new and exciting Access offering.  Be introduced to the art of object manipulation, rope walking (we will start very low), juggling, circus-style body movement, and balancing objects.  All ages are welcome, having fun and learning circus arts has no boundaries.  Instructor: Anthony Kareckas   Fee: $40     Limit: 12

Circus Arts  - 3 More Weeks
Thursday  6:30-7:45 p.m.   3 weeks     Starts February 19
Same description as above except a few weeks later.  If you know you want at least 6 weeks of practice with a master, sign up for both sessions for only $70. Instructor: Anthony Kareckas   Fee: $40     Limit: 12

You're On The Air! - How to Make it in Voice-Overs
Monday  7-9 p.m.   1 night           March 9
Join Dan Levine, Tony Award nominee, musical composer, and producer of commercials, for this 2 hour adventure into the world of Voice-Overs.  Focused on how to break into the business of hearing your voice on commercials, films, and videos, Dan will give participants an overview of the industry, income potential, industry opportunities, and practical steps to take in order to break into voice-over work, and encourage everyone to step up to the mic and do some practice recordings by the end of the evening.  Instructor: Dan Levine       Fee: $30          Limit: 35

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The History of the World Through Food
Tuesday  6:30-8 p.m.    1 night   February 10
Participate in this fun and whirlwind tour of world history with Chris, CVUHS history teacher extraordinaire, as she pulls the best from her years of teaching curious minds.  Provocative and engaging, Food will become your portal into our past.   No essays, no exams, no homework!  It doesn't get any better than this!
Instructor: Chris O'Donnell, CVUHS educator      Fee: $20      Limit: 24

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Genes Are Us
Tuesday   6:30-9 p.m   February 3
Join Dave Ely, the CVUHS AP Bio educator, to exam and isolate your own DNA.  Nothing like it anywhere!   Participants will have a chance to discuss the ethical issues surrounding DNA technology including cloning and stem cell research.  Collecting your DNA through the swish and spit method, all will use the centrifuge to isolate cells, break them open to get to the nuclei, and then spool your own DNA in alcohol suspension.  All materials included in fee. Instructor: Dave Ely  Fee: $20    Limit: 18

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Sports as a Hobby
Wednesday   7-8:30 pm.   1 night  March 4
Many of us dream in our youth of becoming professional athletes. In the end, most of us settle for becoming fans- but there are so many things to enjoy following sports as a "hobby". John Bennett has been a sports hobbyist since 1974, working in the sports media, publishing numerous sports books and articles, and painstakingly compiling a nationally known memorabilia collection of over 30,000 items. Join him on March 4 to share his experience and "insider" info concerning sports collecting, fantasy sports, professional research, attending sporting events, and much, much, more. Participants are encouraged to bring and share their own expertise and experiences for the benefit of all.  John, one of the members of the exciting CVUHS faculty will definitely make this an experience to remember.Instructor: John Bennett  Fee: $20  Limit: 35

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1200 Miles on Camel - Why?
Tuesday    6:30-8 p.m.  1 night     January 20
In 1971, Bill Mares journeyed with a friend 1200 miles on the back of camels from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Amman, Jordan.  Their goal, to search for pre-Islamic poetry and catch up with the last of the migrating Bedouin tribes in the great Nefud Desert.  What happened along the way turned out to be the real find, as in any great adventure.  Besides co-writing two books on the subject following his journey, The Golden Ode and Passing Brave, Bill has had time in his life to be a legislator, educator, pundit, and beekeeper of some renown.  Join Bill for this Middle East story without bloodshed, putting geography into context.   Bring your own water. Instructor:  Bill Mares    Fee: $20   Limit: 25

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Preparing A Portfolio for Art School Applications
Tuesday       6-8 p.m.    1 night   January 27
This one night course will look at art portfolio requirements for college applications. Join Tim, CVU art educator to discuss how much, and more importantly what type of work (with a focus on quality, subject and technique) to place in a portfolio.  Participants will look at slides of student work from previous successful portfolio submissions as examples. Also covered; how to take accurate slides and digital images of 2-D and 3-D works, needed photographic equipment and set-up, and organizing an impressive looking portfolio. Instructor: Tim Duvernoy, CVUHS Art Educator     Fee: $20   Limit: 18

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Knots that will Change Your Life
Tuesday   6-7:30 p.m.    I night       March 10
Have you always wanted to learn a handful of totally useful knots instead of asking for help or needing to cut your ropes?  Here is your chance to learn the trucker's hitch, the bowline, the half hitch and more to make your household, boat, or travel life secure.  This class will teach you knots that are easy to learn and that you can use everywhere.  If you can't fasten a suitcase on your roof after this class you get your money back!  This class is designed for those who only know how to tie your shoelaces. Instructor: Emanuel Betz  Fee: $20   Limit: 16

Winter Camping Workshop
Thursday    6:00 -8:00 p.m.    1 night    January 29
The beauty and quiet of camping in a white winter wonderland of snow is a fantastic experience. And no bugs! Once you learn what you need, you can practice in your backyard. Holly will cover; equipment and techniques, staying warm, cooking, heating snow for water, fueling the body, and important tips to make the experience enjoyable. Instructor: Holly Sullivan Fee: $20 Limit: 15