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Candy Making: Chocolate, Caramel & More
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!"
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Crafting a Charcuterie Board from Repurposed Woods
Join us for a delightful 2-session woodworking experience as we delve into the enchanting world of charcuterie board-making which will become a treasured keepsake, or gift, and topic of discussion! If you are news to woodworking, we recommend you take the Introduction to Woodworking and Shop Tools Workshop on Oct 9th to get comfortable using the tools prior to taking this course. In this hands-on class, you will learn the art of creating visually stunning and unique charcuterie boards that will impress your guests on any occasion. During the workshop, students will choose from a wide variety of new and repurposed fine woods to create a visually stunning piece that can last a lifetime. Prepared woods may include Maple, Ash, Purple Heart, Walnut, Birch, Australian Eucalyptus, Brazilian Cherry, Oak, Coconut Wood, Ipe, and others. All materials are included in the fee for this course. Students will decide on the design they wish to use and choose their woods. Since the wood will be of various thicknesses, students will need to plane them to an equal thickness and then glue and clamp the wood to form the board. Tools used: mitre saw, table saw, planer, and clamps.For the second class, students will sand or plane their glued boards to get a uniform smooth surface. They will then draw and cut their handle design on the board. Tools used: planer, sander, band saw, scroll saw. Lastly, all boards will be sanded, thoroughly cleaned and coated with food-grade oils to penetrate and seal the boards. Extra oil will be given to each student to repeat this process at home. Tools used: Sander.Note: The electric tool usage can create a bottleneck in the shop, so please be patient and use this time to learn and help others during class time. 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.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!"
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Watercolor Studio with Ginny Joyner
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During these 14 sessions (35 hours!), 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. Fun will be had, guaranteed! 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
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Watercolor for Beginners
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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. Kits will be available the first day of class and are yours to keep. "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
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Watercolor for Beginners 2
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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, please choose the option, "Including Supply Kit," when registering. "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
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