Access At CVUHS

Welcome to the wonderful world of fantasy and narrative comic book illustrations! In this 4- session class we will go over how to draw figures within the context of an illustrated narrative using visual symbols to stylize the figure. Some examples of stylization are Manga style cartooning, American comic style cartooning, and cartooning for animation. We will create a character and then put that character within a narrative 1-2 pages in length. At the end of the course students will have a completed character sheet and a 1-2 page sequential story showcasing their character. Other topics covered will include, breaking a script, writing for comics, anatomy and perspective. This class is designed for students of all skill levels! A list of materials to purchase prior to class will be provided after registration. Minimum age: 14+ "The Comic Book Illustration class was absolutely fantastic! I learned a lot and I think my potential art career is much better for it"

People in every culture have been crafting beautiful, durable and useful vessels from various materials for thousands of years. Come try this age old tradition and create your very own Market Basket with a wooden handle. This is a 2 part class, suitable for any level of weaver. Using traditional weaving techniques you will create a durable basket for storage, carrying, or a decorative art piece. Students should wear clothing that can get stained and bring an old towel to class. Staining of the fingers and hands will occur when working with pre-stained reed (the stain is all natural and wears off within a couple of days). All quality materials* included. *Participants should bring a pair of rubber gloves or disposable gloves, and a plastic bag to bring the basket home in if they wish to stain their basket. Suitable for ages 14 and up. "I really enjoyed the class, and students said that night that they were glad they participated. We should definitely do it again!" Vt State University, Patrick C.

Join us for one of our most popular classes, a two-session woodworking experience where you’ll create a charcuterie board that becomes a lasting keepsake, gift, or centerpiece. No experience is necessary. I’ll have wood prepared in various states so you can do as much or as little power-tool work as you’re comfortable with. Although this is a beginner class, we’re also offering an Introduction to Woodworking and Shop Tools workshop for students who want to experience a wider variety of tools. It’s a great standalone class and not required for this workshop, but highly recommended if you are not familiar with woodworking hand and power tools. All woods used in this class are repurposed/reclaimed—sourced from pallets, shipping containers, and old furniture. You’ll choose from a wide selection of hardwoods (maple, ash, purpleheart, birch, Brazilian cherry, oak, and more). For this session, there’s also a healthy supply of reclaimed black walnut with rich color and striking grain. All materials are included, and students are welcome to bring their own wood if they’d like to repurpose it. What you’ll do Session 1: Choose from a large selection of hardwoods. Some pieces will be ready to use; others will need preparation—planeing, jointing/edge-joining, glue-up, and clamping—to form your board blank. Tools may include the miter saw, table saw, planer, and clamps. Session 2: Refine your board by sanding or planeing to a uniform surface, then draw and cut your handle/profile on the band saw or scroll saw. Finish by sanding smooth, cleaning, and applying food-grade oil. Each student gets extra oil for at-home care. By the end, you’ll leave with a finished, food-safe charcuterie board that’s both functional and beautiful—ready to use or gift. Every student will go home with their own beautiful and uniquely crafted board. Please bring safety glasses and a dust mask if you have one. We have a small supply on hand. Long hair will need to be tied back and no open toed shoes or looser clothing. Age: 16+ "Tony is a very dedicated, enthusiastic teacher with a clear love of his craft. He was so generous with his time, often starting class early and always willing to stay late to make sure everyone left with a satisfying product. I recommend his class whole-heartedly!"

If you are looking to make a lovely gift, or just want to enjoy an evening of learning how to make beautiful and unique handcrafted paper, come try your hand at papermaking! Join Mikhala Kaseweter for an evening of zero-waste practical art. We’ll be turning old scrap paper and junk mail into fresh sheets, recycling paper in the same way that paper mills do but on a small scale. You’ll learn about the pulping process, spend time pulling sheets using a mold and deckle, and make connections between art form and industry. Prepare to get splashed on and your hands messy! Take home newly recycled paper sheets that can be used for notes, gift tags, cards, or framed artwork. All supplies are included in the fee. All ages welcome!

Join us as we discover best practices for figurative and scenic painting while having fun and connecting with other artists. Each session we will be examining two or more fundamental techniques, and we will each have a hand picked subject to work on: either figurative or scenic. Students will learn the Frank Reilly Palette for portrait painting; examine artists like George Bridgman. The first class we will do introductions and the instructor will do a portrait in real time along with the class week to week. Artists are encouraged to paint what they like and to ask questions of each other as well as the instructor as we paint as a group together and dig deeper into what goes into making a fantastic oil painting. This is an upper intermediate class so prior experience with oils is required. Session 1 - Go over tools, materials. Go over Reilly pallet Students will paint on canvas and we will gesso and sand our canvases. We will start our underdrawings. Session 2 - We will continue our underdrawings and finish ideally halfway through the session We will then “ ink ‘ our faces or scenes in a sepia tone raw umber. George Bridgman will be covered during the drawing component of the class. Session 3- We will do a first pass on our faces mixing our paint with Gambol which is a drying medium which also allows the paint to be applied in washes. We will go for an average color that we can see throughout the reference image. Session 4 - We will do the Form Pass in which we paint over our first coat using oil paint with no additives. Fat over lean will be covered and why we adhere to the Fat over Lean rule. Students are encouraged to view the room! Session 5 - We will continue to work on our faces, or scenes. Students are encouraged to continue to network and share ideas and approaches. Students, please bring your own painting materials together with photos, objects, or ideas of what you want to explore in paint. Table top easels are available for use during class. (Note: Only odorless solvents are allowed in the CVU building such as Terpenoid or Gamsol) Recommended age: 18+

Are you ready for a new challenge in your knitting journey? How about a cable hat? A handmade knitted hat can be a great gift, or keep it for yourself! Techniques taught in this class: Learn to read a charted cable pattern Learn to knit cables with and without a cable needle! Techniques practiced in class: Casting On and Knitting in the Round Knitting, Purling, and Ribbing Knitting Cables 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. Krista recommends a solid or tonal light to medium dark color yarn in order to see the cables. Must Love Yarn in Shelburne: Berroco Vintage, Berroco Ultra Wool, and Malabrigo Rios Joann Fabrics: Patons of North America: Classic Wool Worsted; K + C: Knit and Crochet Essential Wool Northeast Fibers in Williston: Cascade 220 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. Metal needles with sharp points are best. Chiagoo is Krista’s preferred brand of knitting needles. Other Tools: Cable needle, or double pointed needle for holding live cable stitches. Darning needle. Stitch markers and scissors are provided in class. 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.

Tap into your inner artist and try a new style of painting using oil paints and palette-knives! During this one-night course, Fia will teach you the basic properties of oil painting and color application. Using only a palette knife, you will create a modern round impressionist-style painting, "Midnight Garden" Grab a friend for this fun evening and take home a masterpiece! All materials, including oil paints, are included in the fee. Please bring a box or container to transport your masterpiece as oil paints take a long time to dry. Wear clothing that may get dirty, and feel free to bring a non-alcoholic beverage! No previous art experience necessary. All levels welcomed! Minimum age: 16+ "I had fun painting with oil! It’s so forgiving compared to other styles. I would recommend this class to others!"

Come enjoy a night of learning how to use Gelli plates to create beautiful prints on paper, canvas, and card stock! This technique allows you to make monoprints without the need for a large, expensive press. Just roll a thin layer of water-based paint over the gelli plate, layer your collage, and transfer the print! Take home many wonderful prints to use creatively on home projects such as wrapping paper, greeting cards, gift tags or a gorgeous artistic collage to frame. Lisa will show you the many crafts you can make using this creative medium. All materials to use during class are included in the fee, but feel free to bring your own fabric or papers. Bring an apron and wear clothes you don't mind getting painted! This will be a fun and lively class. No experience necessary! Have a Gelli plate design in mind? Please email us a photo and we will pass it along to your awesome instructor, Lisa Recommended for ages 13 and older.