Access At CVUHS

Join Andrew Duling, a professional wood turner, to make your first hardwood bowl! Each participant will receive a hardwood blank and have their own lathe to use during class. Learn how to use and work safely on a lathe. Turn a blank into a beautiful wooden bowl and gain the confidence needed to start a new hobby!  Safety practices, proper tool use, and properties of wood will be covered. All materials and use of equipment included in the fee.  Bring safety eye goggles and wear closed toed shoes. No loose clothing!  Wear your hair tied back or wear a hat.   Appropriate for high-school aged students and older. Watch the life of a wooden bowl turner...https://youtu.be/B4or0amjL2w "Andy is very knowledgeable and incredibly patient with students. He is a great instructor!" "Very knowledgeable teacher and very patient, great at explaining, cannot say enough how good he was!"

Come learn the basics of turning and make a rolling pin with professional wood turner Andrew Duling. This is an excellent introduction to lathe work.  Choose your wood and learn the basics to complete a beautiful and functional keepsake.  Bring home an individualized rolling pin you can cherish for years, or give as a gift to an avid baker! Each student will complete turning of one rolling pin.  Designs such as a tapered French or a handled rolling pin will be discussed at the start of class.   Open to all ages 16+. No prior woodworking experience required and all experience levels welcome!  All materials and use of equipment included in the fee.  Bring safety eye goggles and wear closed toed shoes. No loose clothing!  Wear your hair tied back or wear a hat.    

We are excited to introduce Stained Glass this year as a new course offering at the ACCESS program!   Charlotte Sylvester has been practicing stained glass since 2020 and is looking forward to guiding you through the process from start to finish.  During this 5-session course, students will learn the fundamentals of the Copper Foil Method, and create one stained glass suncatcher, approx 6"x 8", to cherish or gift.   Choose an entry level "cartoon" or template in the shape of a Sun, Hummingbird, or Lotus Flower, and learn the nuances of glass cutting, shaping, grinding and soldering with copper foil.   Please join us in this exciting adventure as we discover the beauty of stained glass! This class is for beginners or intermediate levels, age requirement: 18+.  All materials and tools are provided for use during this course. Please note that this class is NOT recommended for those that are pregnant or breastfeeding due to the possible exposure of lead solder. Requirement: Closed-toed shoes and Pants. Safety glasses will be provided, or feel free to bring your own. Limited spots available!