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    Watercolor Studio with Ginny Joyner

    With 35 hours of instruction and 14 sessions, Ginny will supervise this studio style class and help you master your watercolor techniques! Improve your color palette and brush techniques as you work on more challenging class projects as well as your own projects. Each 2.5 hour session will take place in the visual art space at CVU. This course is designed for artists who have taken watercolor classes previously and are comfortable working independently. Some guided instruction and supervision will be available as you progress throughout this course. This is also great class to connect, gather and learn from other watercolor enthusiasts within our artistic community! Please bring your own watercolor paint, brushes, and paper to class. "Ginny creates a warm, constructive and friendly atmosphere. Terrific class. I've been taking it for over a dozen years."- Student "Ginny Joyner’s watercolor studio class is fabulous! She introduces new techniques to try, provides assistance to her students, and makes learning a fun process!"- Student
    Wed, Sep 18 - Jan 22 2025
    6:00 - 8:30 PM
    Champlain Valley Union High School
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    Pottery Wheel for Intermediate/Advanced- 10 weeks!

    This class is designed for people who have previous experience on the pottery wheel and would like to take their pottery to the next level. Jessica LaBonte, owner of Cedar Tree Pottery, will start by reviewing the cylinder and bowl form, then we will refine our techniques by paying attention to weight, functionality, and consistency. More advanced forms and techniques will be covered upon student's interests. We will also discuss more advance techniques of glazing, color mixing, and dipping. Only 10 spots available! Each student will each receive one 25lb bag of stoneware, mid-fire clay, cone 6, access to all stocked glazes, dipping, and tools to use during class. NOTE: Only studio glazes will be allowed. All clay, glazes, use of the studio, tools, as well as firing costs are included in the fee. BONUS: Free access to "Open Studio" is on Monday evenings 5pm-8pm starting 9/23-12/16. Wheel usage is on a first come basis. Wear comfortable clothing, prepared to get messy, and have a whole lotta fun!
    Wed, Thu, Sep 19 - Jan 8 2025
    6:00 - 8:00 PM
    Champlain Valley Union High School
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    Watercolor for Beginners 2

    Watercolor 2 continues your foundational skill-building in mixing colors, layering washes, and design composition. If you have some knowledge of watercolor, but want to "brush" up on you skills then this 10 session (20 hour) course is for you! Ginny will use guided photos and content for this class. If you would prefer to use your own projects, that is possible as well, or you can join Watercolor Studio on Wed evenings. All ages and levels welcome! Quality materials are important in watercolor and we can supply you with brushes to keep and a reasonable amount of paint and paper. If you need a supply kit (valued at $75), please choose the option, "Including Supply Kit," when registering. This class will meet inside CVU. "Ginny Joyner is that rare combination -- she is both an excellent artist AND and a skilled teacher. This "I don't have an artistic bone in my body" old lady had an amazing experience and learned to love painting. Ginny creates an atmosphere where all sorts of unexpected growth just happens!" - student "Not only do Ginny's classes help foster a regular practice of creativity, but she's an incredibly gifted teacher. She creates a supportive, inclusive environment that helps folks of all abilities / styles discover their creativity and learn new watercolor techniques. I've taken her classes multiple times and will definitely be back for more!" Ginny Joyner- Fall
    Mon, Oct 7 - Jan 13 2025
    5:30 - 7:30 PM
    Champlain Valley Union High School
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    Watercolor for Beginners

    In this introduction to watercolor painting, this is a 10 session (20 hours) will promise to give you the skills required to enjoy watercolor as your new loved hobby! Learn the foundations of this versatile and creative medium: Design layouts, color palettes, composition, texture, and light will all be covered. Ginny Joyner, a professional watercolor illustrator, leads everyone through exercises designed to explore the many techniques associated with watercolor. No previous art experience required. Open to all ages and levels! Quality materials are important in watercolor and are included in the fee, valued at $75. Kits will be available the first day of class. This class will meet inside CVU. "Watercolor for beginners with Ginny was a truly delightful experience. Ginny taught me important watercolor skills and gave me the confidence to keep painting! I would definitely take a class with her again."- EP "I was delighted with my beginner watercolor class. Ginny was so encouraging and supportive. You couldn’t help but learn and improve, no matter your level of ability. I will definitely sign up for more". JG Watercolor- Pears by Ginny Joyner
    Thu, Oct 10 - Jan 30 2025
    5:30 - 7:30 PM
    Champlain Valley Union High School
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    Stained Glass for Beginners with Charlotte Sylvester

    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!
    Wed, Jan 8 2025 - Feb 5 2025
    5:30 - 8:00 PM
    Champlain Valley Union High School
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    Turn a Wooden Rolling Pin!

    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.
    Wed, Jan 15 2025
    5:30 - 8:00 PM
    Champlain Valley Union High School
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    Knit a "Colorwork" Hat!

    Learn to knit with multiple colors, also known as colorwork! The Laurelhurst Hat pattern by NW Foraged is a wonderful first project to delve into stranded knitting. Techniques taught in this class: Learn to read a charted pattern Add a new yarn color for stripes Knit with two strands of yarn at the same time! Techniques practiced in class: Casting On and knitting in the round Knitting, purling, and ribbing Stranded Colorwork Reading a chart Decreasing for the crown If you’ve done a bit of knitting before, this class is just the thing to take you through the next steps in your journey! Required Materials: Worsted Weight Yarn- Adult Size Large needs at least 200 yards. You will need two skeins/balls/colors of yarn. One will be the main color for the background, and the second will be the contrasting color for the pattern work. Krista recommends contrasting solid colors for both yarns Berroco Vintage, Berroco Ultra Wool, and Malabrigo Rios are examples of Worsted Weight Yarn from Must Love Yarn. Yarn: Patons of North America: Classic Wool Worsted is an example from Joann’s or Michaels. Needles- You will need two sizes of 16” circular Needles: Size US 6/ 4.0 mm and US 7/ 4.5 mm. The smaller needles are for the ribbing. The larger needles are for the body of the hat. You will need double-pointed needles (DPNs) in size 7 to decrease the crown of the head. Other Tools: Darning Needle, Stitch Marker (or scrap yarn), scissors If you choose to visit Must Love Yarn to purchase any of the supplies needed for class, you can enjoy a 15% discount. Mention at checkout that you are taking a CVU Access class with Krista Atkeson.
    Wed, Jan 15 2025 - Jan 22 2025
    6:00 - 8:00 PM
    Champlain Valley Union High School
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  • Intro to Organizing, Editing and Publishing Digital Images Using Adobe Lightroom Classic- ONLINE

    Are you ready to take your digital photography to the next level? Do your photographs need editing to bring them to life? Do you have a well organized filing system for all the thousands of photographs saved and can you access them easily? There are just a few of the topics that will be covered during this 4-week, online, comprehensive course on using Adobe Lightroom Classic. Professional photographer, Bernhard Wunder, www.magiclens.net, will address a new topic, outlined below, to teach you the benefits of using this software to optimize your digital photography experience. If you are experienced in digital photography AND have basic knowledge of using Adobe Lightroom Classic, but would like to deepen your knowledge on how to maximize the use of this software, enrolling in week 3 and 4 is recommended. "Bernhard is a fountain of information which he is willing to share. I want to take any class he was signed up to teach. Actually, that is why I signed up for these 4 classes." - SL Course Outline by Week: Session 1 : Digital Workflow and Introduction to Adobe Lightroom Classic Workflow Overview & Tasks Backup Strategy What is Adobe Lightroom Classic? Key Concepts & Catalog Lightroom Interface Viewing Options Lightroom Catalog Lightroom Preferences Navigating your Library Session 2 : Importing and Culling Photos, Photo Organization Importing Photos from Filesystem or SD Cards Importing from Another Catalog Culling Why Organize Photos? Organizing Methods How to Best Use All of This Session 3 : Basic Photo Editing and Color Treatment Lens Corrections Cropping and Straightening, Perspective Transformation Exposure, Texture/Clarity/Dehaze Details (Sharpen & Noise) Tone Curve, Vibrance and Saturation Temperature and Tint Color Channel Tone Curve, Color Profiles Camera Calibration HSL Adjustments, Split Toning History, Snapshots and Virtual Copies Presets and Profiles Session 4 : Advanced Photo Editing and Sharing Your Work What are Local Adjustments? Traditional Masks: radial, gradient, brush AI Lightroom Masks: sky, subject, objects, people Photoshop Integration Working with Third Party External Editors File Formats and Layers Digital Publishing Options Physical Publishing Options Exporting from Lightroom REQUIRED: While Adobe offers a free trial license, it is only valid for 7 days. Please purchase, prior to the start of class, the monthly subscription model. You are able to cancel at anytime after the course completion.
    Thu, Jan 16 2025
    6:00 - 8:00 PM
    Champlain Valley Union High School
    Tue, Jan 21 2025
    6:00 - 8:00 PM
    Champlain Valley Union High School
    Thu, Jan 23 2025
    6:00 - 8:00 PM
    Champlain Valley Union High School
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    Empty Bowl Pottery Course- Volunteers

    Calling all experienced potters! This is an opportunity for individuals who have previous wheel experience and feel relatively comfortable throwing or hand-building bowl forms. We welcome you to come to the CVU Pottery Studio and develop your skills while supporting a great cause. During this course, you will create and finish a collection of 15-20+ bowls depending on your proficiency. All the bowls will be donated to the Empty Bowls* Fundraiser. This is a great opportunity for additional throwing time, to connect with other potters, and to uplift our community! *Empty Bowls is a grassroots movement, led by artists and craftspeople, in cities and towns around the world to raise money for food related charities and to bring awareness about food insecurity within local communities. To learn more about Empty Bowls visit https://emptybowls.com/ Teryn Hytten, CVU Empty Bowl Student Lead is passionate about pottery and has extensive wheel throwing experience. Teryn has honed her craft working in the CVU studio, the Shelburne Craft School, the Middlebury Studio School as well as her home studio. Teryn spent many years attending empty bowl dinners at UVM and is excited to bring this tradition to CVU through the Access program. Layout of classes: 3-4 sessions of wheel throwing 2-3 sessions of trimming 2-3 sessions of glazing The Empty Bowl Fundraiser Soup Dinner will take place on Friday, April 11th, 2025 at CVU High School. Tickets will go on sale March 28th! Can't make all the pottery dates, no problem! Please come to as many or as few as your schedule allows. All materials and supplies are provided. Thank you for dedicating your time and skill to Empty Bowls 2025! Empty Bowls 2024
    Fri, Jan 17 2025 - Mar 28 2025
    5:30 - 7:30 PM
    Champlain Valley Union High School
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  • Turn a Wooden Pen!

    Come learn the basics of pen turning with professional wood turner Andrew Duling. Pen turning is an excellent introduction to lathe work. It’s a quick, fulfilling, and inexpensive way to go from wood to finished product. Bring home a pen you can cherish for years or give as a gift. Each student will complete turning of one pen, with the option of turning an additional pen as time allows. Open to all ages 16+, students 12-16 welcome with an adult chaperone. All experience levels welcome! No prior woodworking experience required. 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.
    Wed, Jan 29 2025
    6:00 - 8:00 PM
    Champlain Valley Union High School
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    Interactive Photo Editing with Adobe Lightroom Classic and Photoshop

    If you are an Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop user and know all the knobs and sliders, but would like to learn more about how to actually apply them to your own image, then join this interactive editing session. We will use real life examples of students’ photos (every student should bring 3…5 high resolution images to class) and see what magic can be done with Adobe’s photo editing tools. We’ll start with the basics of lens/perspective corrections, cropping as well as dust and distraction removal, then apply exposure corrections if needed. After that, we jump into color adjustments and noise reduction and finally look into adding some artistic effects. Required: We will use Adobe Photoshop on the CVU computers in the photo lab. Please arrive 15 min early to log-in and register. This class will take place inside CVU.
    Thu, Jan 30 2025
    6:00 - 8:00 PM
    Champlain Valley Union High School
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