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Cheddar cheese is a Vermont staple, but there is more variety than sharp and extra sharp. Come explore the vast cheddar landscape Vermont has to offer. Join Amy, an expert in food and beverage tasting, and take a culinary trip around our little state, sampling six unique cheddars. We’ll explore how aging cheddar affects taste, compare flavored and smoked cheddar, and learn about different aging techniques. This class is for anyone who wants to spend an evening eating local cheddar cheese while learning where they were made, by whom, and where to buy them.

This course is a continuation of Italian for Beginners I and is designed for students who want to deepen their foundation in the Italian language while continuing to explore Italian culture and everyday life. In this class, we will build on what you’ve already learned by going further into verb tenses and conjugations, expanding vocabulary, and strengthening your speaking, listening, reading, writing, and grammar skills. Using a communicative and supportive approach, students will gain more confidence expressing themselves in Italian and understanding the language in real-world contexts. Italian for Beginners I covered Chapters 1–3 of the course text; this class will continue from there and progress according to the groups comfort level and efforts, completing the remaining portion of CEFR Level A1. While this course offers meaningful progression, it is still considered a beginning-level class, not intermediate. This course is ideal for students who have completed Italian for Beginners I or who already have a basic foundation in Italian. If you are unsure whether this level is right for you, please contact us and we’ll be happy to connect you with the instructor for guidance. Come continue your Italian journey—build your skills, grow your confidence, and enjoy learning the language of food, culture, travel, and conversation! Required Text: Please purchase Language Hacking Italian for Beginners by Benny Lewis before the first class. This book will be used for both Italian I (chapters 1-3) and Italian II (chapters 4-7 or as we progress). Supplemental emailed handouts, videos, and some homework will be provided for weekly review and to help you and the class progress with ease. Please review chapters 1-3 prior to the start of the first class. This is an online class that will meet via Zoom or Google Meet. An invitation will be emailed prior to the start date. "After taking both Fall and Spring beginner Italian courses, I mastered some basic grammatical rules, developed a working vocabulary, and was able to "speak Italian" on a trip to Italy. Thanks Liz!"

Join fine local jewelry maker, Jolynn Santiago, and learn how to make a beautiful jewelry using specific tools and techniques. This multi-week class focuses on building confidence with basic metalsmithing skills through the repeated making of silver stud earrings. Students will learn and practice sawing, surface texturing, and soldering while creating several pairs of earrings over the course of the class. Working through the same process multiple times allows techniques to settle in and become more familiar. Repetition helps students improve accuracy, control, and comfort at the bench, while small variations in design keep the work engaging and personal. The class is designed to meet students where they are. Beginners will be guided step by step, and students with prior experience may move at their own pace or explore additional surface treatments as time allows. By the end of this 4-week series, most students can expect to leave with multiple pairs of silver stud earrings they can wear and enjoy or gift. All materials, and tools for use during class are included in the fee. All levels are welcome! Age: 18+

Join fine local jewelry maker, Jolynn Santiago, and learn how to make a beautiful piece of jewelry to wear of gift. Over the course of-3 sessions, you will learn the basics of jewelry making and maybe leave with not only a beautiful set of rings, but also new hobby! In this course, students will measure, cut, file, shape, solder, and form multiple rings. We will use different types of silver wire and texture to create multiple rings. Through repetition, participants will become comfortable using a torch and soldering while practicing hammering, sawing, and forming. In addition to gaining a basic understanding of ring making, students will develop a greater appreciation for rings and jewelry in their personal collections. All levels are welcome- Only 6 spots available! Age: 18+ All materials, silver, and tools for use during class are included in the fee. Stacked Ring Bands

Explore the vibrant world of Korean street food in this hands-on evening cooking class led by Evelyn Sun. We’ll start with tteokbokki, Korea’s beloved spicy rice cake dish, learning how to build its signature sweet, savory, and spicy sauce. Next, we’ll prepare odeng, also known as eomukguk, a comforting fish cake soup that perfectly balances the heat of the tteokbokki and is a staple pairing at street stalls across Korea. To end the evening on a sweet note, we’ll make dalgona coffee using decaf coffee, with both regular dairy and plant-based milk options available. Working in small groups, students will explore ingredients, techniques, and the culture behind these iconic Korean street foods—then sit down to enjoy them together. The menu for this class contains soy and gluten, and unfortunately these can not be avoided. Please contact Access at access@cvsdvt.org or 802-482-7194 with any questions. For students aged 13 and older. This is a participatory cooking class. A small group of students will work together at each cooking station to complete the recipe on the night's menu. "Evelyn is such an enthusiastic instructor, and draws on her life experiences to share her joy of Asian cooking. I love her classes."

Learn one of music’s deepest mysteries: how to play songs without relying on music. A very practical presentation of music theory that includes predicting chord progressions, learning from recordings, and transposing-all expressed in everyday language. This is an ideal follow-up to the “Instant Piano” class and is open to anyone who has a basic understanding of chords on any instrument. Expand your musical horizons, and free yourself from sheet-music dependence, and be the life of the party! Prior experience with chords recommended. Fee includes the online book, online recorded follow up lessons, a recording of the class and also an optional live periodic question and answer session. Class is held online using zoom and is partly hands on instruction and partly lecture demonstration. Ages 13+ Students will need a piano or keyboard at home and access to an internet connected device. The class is partly lecture/demonstration and partly hands on instruction.

In this class, fiber artist Molly Hall will be taking you through the basics of weaving utilizing Lindsey Campbell’s book, Welcome to Weaving: The Modern Guide. Over the course of 3 classes, Molly will go over basic terms and tools, foundational weaving skills, weaving techniques, and hands-on support as you create a sampler wall tapestry. Loom and weaving tools will be available to use during the class, as well as a selection of yarns and wool to create a tapestry of your own. Please plan to purchase a copy of Welcome to Weaving: The Modern Guide to bring to class. Its readily available wherever books are sold. For ages 13 and older. "Molly provides great overall instructions and individual guidance as needed. Wonderful music in the background contributed to a relaxing atmosphere while we basked in the calm of poking wool with special needles... creating individual works of art." "Molly is a talented and joyful human that shares her art with other generously. I felt safe to learn and excited about felting under her guidance. I would not hesitate to recommend her classes."

This two-part mala knotting workshop invites participants into a focused, hands-on creative process rooted in tradition and intention. Across two sessions, participants will learn the art of hand-knotting a traditional 108-bead mala necklace using high-quality gemstones and materials. Each bead is individually knotted, creating space for presence, reflection, and mindful craftsmanship. A mala bead necklace is a 108-bead strand, originally used in meditation for counting mantras, that serves as both a mindfulness tool and a symbolic piece of intentional jewelry. Session One introduces the history and cultural context of malas, gemstone symbolism, and creative design. Participants will begin the knotting process while exploring how objects can serve as anchors for focus and personal clarity. Participants can bring their knotting tools home between sessions to finish knotting. During Session Two, we will complete the mala, finishing with a hand made tassel. We will also dive deeper into creating our own mantras and practicing using the malas together. Participants will leave with their custom hand knotted mala bead necklace and "The Malas, Mantras & Manifestation" pdf guide created by Laura to help participants dive deeper into their practice and create a 21 day ritual with their mala. Laura Neal of Malas & Mandalas will teach you about the different properties of gemstones as well as discuss mantras to use with your Mala necklace. All quality materials are included in the fee. "Laura was a great instructor! She included numerous “value-adds” to the class and I loved the selection of gems and stones. Lots of follow-up, handouts, etc. Excellent class!" Beads, Malas and Students!

If you are just beginning your journey in pottery, or if you have some experience and want to learn more while you work independently, then join artist, Lisa Bresler on Wednesdays and get ready to create! During these 12-weeks you will learn new pottery skills, refine your techniques, and create beautiful ceramics with as much instruction as you need. Focus will be mostly on wheel throwing, but for those that prefer hand-building you will have all the support you need! At the CVU ceramics studio, we offer and welcome a fun and judgement-free collaborative environment for potters of all levels. Only 10 spots available! Students will have access to stoneware, mid-fire clay, Cone 6. All clay, glazes (brushed and dipped), use of the studio, tools, as well as firing costs are included in the fee. NOTE: Only the provided glazes and clay are allowed in the studio. BONUS: Free access to "Open Studio" on Monday evenings 5pm-8pm starting Feb 16-May 4. No open studio on Feb 23 and April 20. Recommended minimum age: High School.

This 2-session course will introduce students to their DSLR’s priority and full manual modes. By learning how and when to use each mode, students will gain greater creative control over their cameras. More advanced composition concepts will also be discussed based on students questions, levels and experience. Students will need to have a DSLR, mirrorless, or fixed lens camera capable of aperture and shutter priority and full manual modes. Long exposure and light painting will require a tripod. Session 1: This class will explain the exposure triangle and how to set exposure. Students will be introduced to and encouraged to explore of their camera’s priority modes. Exposure Triangle Aperture Priority Mode Shutter Speed Priority Mode Session 2: This class will build in the information from the previous class by delving deeper into the app and its features. Full Manual Mode Advanced Compositions Creative Explorations (Long exposure, ICM, Light painting) Requirement: DSLR Camera This course is repeated. (March 11, March 18), then again on (April 27, May4)

From their eye-catching beauty to their show-stopping flavor, native plants make a wonderful addition to our gardens and yards. These incredible species also support crucial biodiversity for wildlife and pollinators by providing food and/or habitat. Natural plant communities are often more resilient and require less maintenance than other landscapes. There is a perfect native species for every niche in your diverse planting plan. Come learn which are best for your landscape! "Jacob is so full of information, he is bursting at the seams." "Excellent class, absolutely love Jacob’s lectures! My husband and I look forward to them all month."

Night sky photography sits at a rare crossroads of craft and wonder. It asks for technical precision—focus in the dark, exposure math, patience with gear and nature—but it rewards us with something deeper: a slowed heartbeat, a sharpened sense of place, and a renewed relationship with the sky above us. This genre is gaining popularity in the photography community, and it is an exciting field where individuals can still distinguish themselves. This workshop series will explore equipment requirements, planning steps, camera settings as well as post processing techniques for various topics: Night Landscapes, Moon, Milky Way, Star Trails, as well as Deep Sky Objects (nebulae and galaxies). Each session is a complete workshop, so feel free to register independently for each topic of interest. If you own or are thinking about purchasing a D-SLR or mirrorless digital camera, and a wide angle lens this class is for you! The only requirement is that you have a general interest in photography, a camera that can operate in manual mode, and the willingness to explore imaging software on a computer. This is a virtual 5-session workshop. A Zoom invitation will be sent prior to the start of each session. Enjoy star gazing! Bernhard Wunder- www.magiclens.net Session 1: Thursday 5/28/2026, 6-8pm - Wonders of the Night Sky, Ideal Conditions, Terminology, Challenges Session 2: Monday, 6/1/2026, 6-8pm - Equipment & Settings, Basic Processing Techniques Session 3: Thursday, 6/4/2026, 6-8pm - Moon, Planets, & Star Trails Photography Session 4: Monday, 6/8/2026, 6-8pm - Milky Way Photography Session 5: Thursday, 6/11/2026, 6-8pm- Constellations & Deep Sky Objects, Planning your Night Shoot w/ PhotoPills

This is an open studio style, 10-session workshop, designed for those that have taken the Access Bowl Turning Workshop with Eddie previously OR those that feel comfortable in a woodworking shop and can use a lathe independently. With a small class size, this allows each student to work on their own lathe while Eddie supervises and helps wood bowl turners as needed. Blanks will be available to purchase ($10 each- cash), or BYO wood blanks. Want to buy your own gouge? Contact us for recommendations. Wear closed toed shoes, hat (hair tied back), and bring your own protective eye wear/goggles. No loose clothing or accessories! "Eddie and this class was just the bowl-turning experience I was looking for. I’d had some prior turning instruction and time on the lathe, but with Eddie I was able to work semi-independently, make my own errors, ask for advice and really progress. Hope to be able to continue with the class and to improve from here."- Student Spring 2025- In the Shop!

Emmy Hilliard of Grow Digital Skills, will help you discover the power of all things tech and computer related. The topics are endless and current based on what's trending in this fast moving digital world. You cannot escape using digital media, social media, the web, apps, and AI in this modern world. All you can do is learn about it, learn how to use it, and learn how to optimize or minimize it to suit your lifestyle. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and be ready to dig deep into each series. Photos to Memories is a popular topic and held in-person at CVU High School. Handouts will be available as a reference with Q&A at the end of the class. All ages welcome! Photos to Memories will include: How to organizing and share digital photos How to creating digital photo books Best options for cloud backup strategies "Great classes with a passionate instructor, well versed in multiple topics. Would definitely attend another class with Emmy!"