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Italian for Beginners- Level 1 - ONLINE
"Ciao e Benvenuto!" Imagine sitting on a small table in a piazza of a village in Italy. The waiter comes over and you converse in Italian. This course will give you the fundamentals of the Italian language as well as some useful phrases and ways to get around. This is an introductory course focused on the Italian language and culture where we will learn all about pronunciation, basic phrases, important vocabulary, and a sense of the everyday life and culture of Italy including food, wine, art, and how to get around this amazing country. We will also cover grammar such as articles, and beginning verb tenses and conjugations using the outline from CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Italian I will cover half of beginning level A1, and Italian II will cover the remainder of A1. This is a perfect course for those who want to begin learning a new language whether for the fun of it or for citizenship as well as for those who simply want to travel to Italy. There will be opportunities for speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Liz Winn taught for 30 years in the public school system with both music and classroom, and now continues to teach Italian. She once lived in Rome, and goes back about once a year to continue the immersion of the language and of the culture. Liz teaches to the needs/wants of her students. Expect to have a lot of fun while learning! This is an online class that will meet via Zoom or Google Meet. An invitation will be emailed prior to the start date, as well as handouts to help you progress with ease.. (Note: We do not follow a textbook, however a couple workbooks can be recommended if that best suits your learning style.) "Imparare l'italiano è divertente! (Learning Italian is fun!) - The online coarse is short but hits the important points in learning a new language. Liz is a great instructor and brings her personal experiences, living and visiting Italy, making the class very practical. Grazie mille!"
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Learn How to Turn a Wooden Bowl!
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!"
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Your donation to community education helps sustain, grow and improve our program. We rely solely on the program fees to run our program and pay our instructors. We also have a limited sponsorship fund that supports community members in need. Your kind contribution helps to keep class fees affordable so we can continue to make community education accessible to all. Thank you! If there is an amount you would like to donate, but it is not listed in our options below, please contact us at 802-482-7194 or email access@cvsdvt.org to arrange payment. Checks payable to: Access CVU, 369 CVU Road, Hinesburg, VT., 05461
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Looking for the perfect gift for your favorite people? Purchase an Access Gift Certificate and support Community Education! Select the amount and check-out online. Your Gift Certificate will be emailed to you or the recipient; just let us know where to send it during checkout. If you would like a different amount, or you have a special request, please call us at 802-482-7194. Thank you for your support of Access! Note: An Access Gift Certificate never expires and is transferable!
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American Sign Language (ASL) for Beginners Level 1
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Are you motivated to learn SIGN language? ASL is the visual gestural language used by the Deaf community. It has its own unique grammar, sentence structure, and facial expressions. This class is for anyone that is new to ASL or looking for a refresher. Don is part of the deaf community and promises this immersive class will be fun and filled with plenty of conversation as well as practical exercises. In the first class, we will have an interpreter to help communicate the class syllabus. In these 10 sessions, you will learn about Deaf culture and how to communicate with basic introductions, numbers, alphabets, colors, food, people, places, restaurants, geography, etc. Handouts and videos will also be introduced weekly to help reinforce your newly learned skills. Some homework will be assigned to help you progress with ease. Recommended minimum age: High School "Don brings real world use of ASL, facial expressions and deaf culture to communicate with deaf individuals that goes beyond simple words in ASL."
Winter/Spring 2025
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American Sign Language (ASL) for Beginners Level 2
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If you have taken the ACCESS ASL for Beginners Level 1 course and want to continue to build a deeper understanding of deaf culture and language then this next level is for you! You will learn to form sentences, increase your vocabulary, and there will be an emphasis on more conversation during class. ASL is the visual gestural language used by the Deaf community and practicing this with facial expressions takes time. Your instructor, Don, is of the deaf community and promotes the technique of immersion as the best method of learning ASL. This class will be fun and filled with plenty of conversation as well as practical exercises. Some homework will be assigned to help you progress through these 10 sessions with ease. Recommended minimum age: High School "This class was truly an enriching experience. My husband and I took it together, and we were eager to go every week because the class was extremely engaging and useful. The teacher gave great lessons, and he gave us both a new passion to learn sign language. Thank you very much for this opportunity!"- GS
Winter/Spring 2025
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Apple Tree Grafting
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Learn why we graft apple trees and the technique of how to graft to reproduce your favorite apple varieties. A valuable tool for the propagation of plant cultivars, grafting is a technique of joining two plants to continue their growth as one on a single plant. Grafting is particularly useful in the preservation of heirloom apple varieties. This is a hands-on class — participants will graft trees to take home, and care of seedlings will be discussed. Additional materials fee of $20 includes all supplies including rootstock, scionwood, handouts, as well as 3 apple trees to take home.
Winter/Spring 2025
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Baking with Sourdough Workshop
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Ruah Swennerfelt, a homesteader and sourdough lover will share about the magic of sourdough in this two-part course. Sourdough becomes your yeast for bread, and so much more. Dream of wild yeasts living all around you! You'll go away with starter, recipes for bread and more, and the hands-on knowledge to create sourdough baked goods at home. On the first night you will get your starter going, taste some artisan sourdough bread baked earlier that day, and see the dough in action, readying for a loaf to be baked the next day. Walk away with a recipe for how to make your own starter, how to take care of it, keep it alive and play with it. Take home a bread recipe to try. We’ll look at various resources and items to have in your kitchen to make sourdough successfully at home. Between classes you'll have some homework: keep your own starter alive using Ruah's expert tips and the instructions provided. In the second class you'll bring your starter and make some yummy baked goods like coffee cake, cookies, and more. This is a participatory class. While each student will make their own starter on the first night, a small group of 3-4 students will work together at each cooking station to complete the baking recipes on the second night. "I cannot recommend this workshop enough! Ruah completely took away all my fears about working with a starter. I finally feel confident and excited to care for my starter at home. We learned not only how to nurture our starters but also how to get creative with the discard in delicious recipes. Ruah's vast experience and approachable teaching style made the class enjoyable and easy to follow, regardless of our varying skill levels. It was such a positive and inspiring experience that I would absolutely take this class again and invite my friends to join me. It's a must for anyone interested in baking!" CF
Winter/Spring 2025
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Beekeeping Basics
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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. The instructors, or apiarists, have over 40 years of combined experience and will pass along not only the facts, but also tips from hands-on experience in the field and many years in the beekeeping business! Learn more about your bee passion from Vermont based beekeeping experts at this popular Access class. These three sessions will enlighten, and maybe even inspire you to start a few hives of your own! Plenty of question-and-answer time and all the info needed to start your own operation. A "possible" 4th field session may be offered. Dates, time, and location to be determined based on weather and instructors schedule. Deborah and Rick tending to bees at a hive.
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Better than a pound of medicine... Preventive Care for Dogs and Cats
HOME & GARDEN, NATURE & ANIMALS
Are you a pet owner of a dog or cat, and want to help your beloved family member live a long and healthy life? Then join local veterinarian, Dr. Viola Chu, for this one-night presentation where all your questions will be answered! This class will cover common topics in preventive care for household pets. We will have a list of topics, but the class will primarily be aimed at discussing topics of interest from each participant. Participants are encouraged to submit questions during registration. This class will meet at CVU. Please leave your pets at home :) “There are some who can live without wild things, and some who cannot.” - Aldo Leopold
Winter/Spring 2025
Block Print Spring Cards or Your Own Unique Art!
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Have you always wanted to learn how to block print? Join us for two evenings to learn how to transfer your image to a block, carve it, and then print it into cards or artwork! 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. "Block printing turned out to be such a fun and surprisingly meditative art form! Not only did we learn a new skill, but we also walked away with beautifully crafted holiday cards. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking for a creative and relaxing experience!" "Lorien makes block printing feel easy, gives good instructions, and brings a positive vibe to the class. I would definately take a class with her again." - Susanna "The teacher was great at explaining techniques. It was a wonderful experience!"
Winter/Spring 2025
Botanical Cuff Bracelet
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Join fine local jewelry maker, Jolynn Santiago, and learn how to make a beautiful piece of jewelry to wear of gift. Participants will design a cuff bracelet inspired by shapes and patterns found in nature. Students will imprint metal with steel tools and hammers to create unique and organic textures. Then, we will use a jeweler’s saw to pierce the metal. Finally, students will form their cuff to fit their wrist using a specialized hammer and anvil. Choose your metal of choice at registration: Silver, Copper, or Brass All materials, and tools for use during class are included in the fee. All levels are welcome! Students Cuff Bracelets
Winter/Spring 2025
Bridge for Beginners: Club Series OR Diamond Series
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Welcome to the strategic and great card game of BRIDGE! Phil Sharpsteen, a veteran of the game, will take you through each series with ease while meeting other bridge learners for an evening of fun, connections, and card playing. Based on your knowledge of bridge, please choose either Club series (new beginners) or Diamonds series (some knowledge). Club Series: No knowledge of bridge is needed in this bridge class which features a "hands-on" teaching approach with students learning the game by doing exercises with actual cards at the table. Learn the basic bidding system and card playing skills to build on with continued practice. *The Club course comes with a great book to guide you at home and is yours to keep! Diamond Series: This is the next level after the Club series and is perfect for those with some knowledge of the game or for those that need a refresher. These lessons continue to build upon your knowledge and is a popular series for Access players. *The Diamond course comes with a great book to guide you at home and is yours to keep. *If you already have the book, please select the discounted payment option at check out. This class will meet at the CVU Library. "Phil is an excellent Bridge instructor, he is incredibly knowledgeable, patient and always willing to answer our questions." Pat
Winter/Spring 2025
Bridge: Defense Series - Hearts
FUN & GAMES
If you have completed the Diamond series, and feel ready to learn more then this Hearts series is for you! Phil Sharpsteen will take you through this series with ease, and you will enjoy connecting with other bridge enthusiasts for an evening of fun card playing. Deepen your knowledge of this multifaceted card game and learn the importance of communication and how to make decisions when you are the defender. Learn how to be a better team player, and use guided information to best understand your partners hand, even if you can't see their cards. *The Hearts course comes with a great book to guide you at home and is yours to keep! *Already own the Defense (Hearts) book, choose this discounted option at checkout. Class will meet at the CVU Library.
Winter/Spring 2025
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Carving in Wood - A Comfort Bird
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Join long time master carver and woodworker, Bob Lindemann, as he teaches the principals of safely carving wood, using the tools correctly and efficiently, while creating objects to display or use. Participants will start with a blank and leave with a beautiful comfort bird. These birds are a handheld gift usually given as an act of kindness or as a comforting token of love. Option to mount the small bird on a stand with feet and gift one for every friend and family member! High quality carving knives and chisels available for everyone to use in class. Option to purchase the tools during registration, or after the class for $40. This class will meet inside CVU.
Winter/Spring 2025
Carving in Wood - A Vermont Songbird
ARTS & CRAFTS
Join long time master carver and woodworker, Bob Lindemann, as he teaches the principles of safely carving wood, using the tools correctly and efficiently, while creating objects to display or use. Participants will start with a blank and leave with a carved and beautifully painted songbird to keep or gift. Choose from a Blue Jay, Cardinal, or Goldfinch and start your collection of Vermont song birds. Mount the small bird on a stand or add a small hook to hang on a window and you might attract a mate! High quality carving knives and chisels available for everyone to use in class. Option to purchase the tools ($40) at registration or after the class (cash/check). Minimum age requirement is 13. This class will meet inside CVU.
Winter/Spring 2025
Carving in Wood -The Love Spoon
ARTS & CRAFTS
Join Bob, an experienced educator and woodworker, as he provides a hands-on presentation on how to carve correctly with quality tools. Participants will start with a softwood blank, and leave with a perfectly usable 6" spoon with a personalized love handle. Choose a simple heart spoon of your design or try your hand at a Welsh Love Spoon. Read about Welsh folklore below for more information. This is a perfect gift for Valentines. A wood burner will also be available if you wish to personalize it. Wood carving gloves as well as high quality carving knives and chisels are available for use in class. Option to bring your own tools or purchase our tool set during registration or after class. Minimum age requirement: 13 According to Welsh folklore, ornately carved spoons were traditionally made from a single piece of wood by young men as a love token for their sweethearts. to show their affection and intentions for a loved one. The earliest surviving example, displayed in the Welsh Folk museum in Cardiff, is dated around 1667, although the tradition probably dates back long before that. The love spoon originated from the “cawl” (soup) spoon. Over generations decorative carvings were added to the spoon and it lost it’s original practical use and became a treasured decorative item that would be hung proudly on a wall. Over decades certain symbols came to have different meanings. Sailors would often carve love spoons during their long journeys, which is why anchors would often be incorporated. Today, love spoons are requested from all over the world. They are given as gifts for weddings, engagements, christenings, birthdays and anniversaries or as a love token and as a souvenir from Wales.
Winter/Spring 2025
Carving in Wood- The Wizard Hiking Stick
ARTS & CRAFTS
Join Bob, an experienced educator and woodworker, as he provides a hands-on presentation on how to carve correctly with quality tools. Looking forward to getting outside this springtime and going on a hike? In this hands-on class Bob will show you how to hand-carved a walking stick handle to use on your next hiking adventure, to display, or to gift. Participants will learn to carve a face into the stick using high quality carving tools which will be available for everyone to use during class. Option to purchase the tool set at registration or after the class ($40). Minimum age requirement is 13. This class will meet at CVU.
Winter/Spring 2025
Comic Book Illustration- All Levels Welcome!
ARTS & CRAFTS
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+
Winter/Spring 2025
Conversational Italian for Intermediate to Advanced Learners - ONLINE
MUSIC & LANGUAGES
Benvenuti in Italia! “Conversational Italian” is dedicated to your needs and wants in this beautiful language. For this reason, the preliminary assignment for the first class is for you to prepare a realistic list of things you would like to learn given the number of sessions we will have. This is the ideal equation: Beginning of class + End of class = I learned what I wanted to know! If you wish the class to be conducted in Italian or have a hybrid approach (Italian and English) you must all agree to this for obvious reasons. Having a hybrid approach is beneficial and Cinzia will explain her philosophy in this regard. Not sure what level of Italian you are at? No problem! Sign-up and decide after the first class if this will meet your needs. This is an online class. A Zoom or Google Meet invitation will be emailed prior to the start date. All handouts will be emailed directly from the instructor. "I have taken this online Italian conversation course with Cinzia for three years, and it is a great touch-point every week to practice the language and even meet new friends in Vermont who also have an interest in the language. Some of these friendships from the online class have transitioned into real life friendships, as we continue to meet after the class is over to practice Italian together!" "I really enjoy these classes with Cinzia. They provide an opportunity to practice Italian in an informal, friendly and chatty atmosphere. Cinzia sends materials between classes but homework is more or less at the individual's discretion. It helps me keep on my Italian and especially practice my listening and speaking skills with a native speaker. Cinzia is funny, warm, and great at teaching colloquial details."
Winter/Spring 2025
Crafting a Bat House!
ARTS & CRAFTS
Join us to learn how to build an approximately 26" X 14" functional and attractive bat house. In this hands on, two-night class, you will choose your wood, and prepare each piece for assembly. You will also have the opportunity to cut, create, and customize your bat house and personalize it as you wish. By building a bat house, to gift or keep, you will be helping to protect these incredible and very important species whose ecology is threatened by urban sprawl. It's a win-win! This class will be in the CVU woodshop. All tools, both *electric and manual will be available for use, and all wood will be supplied and are included in the course fee. Please bring safety glasses and a dust mask if you have one. We have a small supply on hand if you need one. Long hair will need to be tied back and no open toed shoes or loose clothing. Note: The electric tool usage can create a bottleneck so please be patient, and use this time to learn and help others during class time. "Teacher ( Tony) is generous, skilled, patient and a delight. I learned a lot!"
Winter/Spring 2025