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Join Evelyn for a flavorful evening learning to make two Japanese-inspired favorites: Katsudon and a no-bake Matcha Tiramisu. The class begins with Katsudon, a comforting rice bowl topped with golden, crispy pork cutlet simmered in a savory-sweet sauce. Along the way, Evelyn will share the origins of pork katsu and demonstrate a special technique to achieve a perfectly crisp cutlet—without the usual kitchen mess or splattering oil that frying often brings. This method will make it easier and more enjoyable to recreate the dish at home. To round out the evening, you’ll prepare a Japanese twist on a classic Italian dessert: no-bake Matcha Tiramisu. Using clever substitutions, Evelyn will guide you through a simple yet elegant recipe that highlights the earthy richness of matcha. The result is a dessert that is not only light and refreshing but also a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for sharing during holidays or special occasions. This class is designed for cooks of all levels who want to discover approachable techniques while enjoying the taste and culture of Japanese cuisine. Come ready to cook, learn, and savor every bite. This is a participatory cooking class. A small group of 3-4 students will work together at each cooking station to complete the recipe on the night's menu.

Come learn how to make your very own beautiful wooden barn quilt from scratch! The size will be 2’x2’ (that’s feet!). They look great just about anywhere and make awesome gifts for both inside or outside your home and of course on a barn! We will learn the steps to design and paint a geometric pattern, learn how to lay out and measure the layout and review colors. Between classes you will need to work on your quilt at home since each layer takes time to dry before being taped again. Choose your own design and identify colors at the first class. Have a design in mind? Please email us a photo and we will pass it along to your awesome instructor, Lisa! All quality materials, except paint, included in the fee! Recommended for ages 13 and older. Collage of Barn Quilts from ACCESS students! "I really enjoyed this class and my barn quilt is now proudly hanging on my shed. It's beautiful!" "Lisa was a great enthusiastic and encouraging teacher. She really helped us implement our visions."

Create your own set of 8 holiday cards through the introduction of Printmaking! We’ll go through the materials and method of printmaking before participants create their own design and carve their own block. Inspiration will be provided for those who would like it! The class will allow all participants to print 8 notecards of their own to use this holiday season! This class is designed with the beginner printmaker in mind but all levels of experience are welcomed to join. All high quality materials are included in class fee. For students aged 13 and older; younger students should register with an adult who is also joining the class.

As with many holidays, Halloween is an occasion celebrated with candy. Hordes of prowling kids take to the streets hunting door to door through the cold evening in pursuit of the next sweet fix. And yet, like many foods, commercialism has gotten the better of us, and we have let massive corporations take the fun of candy making out of our hands and onto store shelves. We have lost the recipes of earlier generations for the sake of convenient bags of industrially manufactured, chemically enhanced sugar covered in cardboard flavored chocolate. But it wasn’t always this way; parents used to treat children to homemade sweets that were fun for kids of all ages. Join us as we learn a few old candy recipes that will make your holiday season something special! We’ll learn how to cook chocolate caramels, candied fruits, gummies, and even candy bars with crunchy filling! This Halloween don’t be haunted by leftover plastic bags full of metallically-sweet artificial additives. Use your cooking tricks to share a real treat with your visitors this season. You’ll be so delighted with the results you may even be tempted to keep them for yourself! This is a participatory cooking class. A small group of 3-4 students will work together at each cooking station to complete the recipes on the night's menu. "Jacob is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and good with cooks of all skill levels. He really exemplifies what CVU Access courses are all about!"

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!"

Come join us for a fun night of chocolate making, just in time for holiday gifting! In this course we will use a variety of different types of candy molds to make professional looking chocolates. You will learn how to make solid chocolates using milk and dark chocolate, and also how to make yummy filled chocolates with caramel and peanut butter. We will end the class by using a variety of decorative boxes, bags and foil wrappers to package up our chocolates. Each participant will leave with a variety of two dozen handmade chocolates. Please let us know during registration if you prefer milk or dark chocolate, or both. For students aged 13 and older. Children aged 8 and up are welcome to join with an adult caregiver who is also registered.