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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

Have fun creating a trio of small decorative pumpkins using needle felting tools and techniques. No experience necessary! Felting is a great way to unwind and encourage your creativity – come have some fun with felt! Includes all materials. An assortment of wool colors will be available to choose from. Participants will go home with 3 needle felted pumpkins. For ages 13 and older. Please be advised that needle felting requires the use of very sharp needles.

Come learn the art of needle felting and create a two-dimensional wool sculpture using a special barbed needle. We will use cookie cutters to help create a fun holiday shape (trees, candy canes, etc.). Add a pin to turn your design into a brooch, or add some string to create a hanging ornament. Needles, wool roving, cookie cutters, and other felting materials will be provided. No experience necessary. Ages 14 and up. Students aged 10-13 are welcome with a caregiver who should also register for the class.

Join us for this fun, informative class to learn how to knit a hat! You will learn to Cast On, Knit, Purl, Decrease, and Bind Off. We will talk about yarn, needles, gauge, tools of the trade, and pattern reading. Hats are fun to knit and wear, plus they make great handmade gifts. 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: Yarn: 145 - 200 Yards of #5 Bulky Weight Yarn (Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky or similar) Knitting Needles: US 10 or 10.5 16” Circular Needle (to start knitting the ribbing of the hat), US 10 or 10.5 Double Pointed Needles (to decrease for the crown of the hat) Other Tools: Darning Needle, Stitch Marker (or scrap yarn), scissors Optional Materials (if you want to add a pompom): Yarn: 10-20 yards matching or contrasting yarn for pompom (this can be any weight yarn and is a fun way to use up scraps!) Tools: PomPom Maker or some pieces of cardboard 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. This class will meet at CVU.

Are you a pet owner of a dog or cat? We never want to think our beloved pet could be choking, hurt, sick, bleeding, or in pain, but the reality is that like us, trauma can happen at any moment. Are you prepared and do you know what to do in these time sensitive situations? Join local veterinarian, Dr. Viola Chu, for this one-night presentation of life-saving information and where all your questions will be answered! This class will cover common unexpected situations with cats and dogs and address what pet owners can do at home, when they should rush their pet into the emergency room, when they can wait, and also, what they shouldn't do!" Come with questions, but please leave your pets at home :) “There are some who can live without wild things, and some who cannot.” - Aldo Leopold

In this 4- session intro to oil painting course you will cover a variety of oil painting techniques and will work on one landscape painting over the course of the workshop. Perfect for the novice just getting into Oil Painting, we will go over the fundamentals of Oils from the perspective of a landscape painter and focus on simple graphic shapes while having fun building dynamic beautiful scenes. We will go over shape language, value, color, and mixing color. The main thrust of the class is to get you to have fun and develop an appreciation for the medium of Oil Paint while learning to think graphically. Bring a landscape photo or picture to the first class. A list of materials to purchase prior to class will be provided after registration. Minimum age: 16+ "The teacher was very helpful and supportive of the whole class. He had a very positive attitude and helped people achieve an improvement in their skills with oil painting."

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+

Join Nick Rosato, a professional wood turner and owner of Vermont Peppermill, for 5-weeks of open lathe. This course is designed for all levels of woodturners that would like use of the CVU woodshop, more dedicated time on the lathe, and to connect with other turners. Instruction will be given as needed weather you are a novice or advanced turner! Each participant will have their own lathe to use, and may bring in pre-approved projects in addition to turning bowl and spindles. Purchase wood blanks during class for ($10 each cash) or bring in your own. Safe practice, proper tool use, and properties of wood will also be covered throughout the course. Wear closed toed shoes, hat (hair tied back), and bring your own protective eye wear/goggles. No loose clothing or accessories! Min age: 16+ Note: Only 7 spots available!

The PhotoPills App is a comprehensive "Swiss Army knife" for photographers, offering extensive tools for planning shoots, including day, night, and astrophotography. Its broad range of tools (or “pills” how they call them) make it very versatile, but also rather intimidating to use for novices. This lecture gives an introduction to the app and guides through several scenarios how to plan photoshoots like aligning a rising full moon with a building or a mountain. This is an online and interactive workshop presentation using Zoom. An email will be sent prior to the start date with information on how to join. "Bernhard is a fountain of information which he is willing to share. I want to take any class he was signed up to teach. Actually, that is why I signed up for all his classes."

Reiki Shoden (Level 1) is the introductory course into the traditional Japanese healing art of Reiki, focusing on self-healing and personal energy awareness. Shoden means “first teachings,” and this course serves as the foundational step for anyone wishing to explore Reiki for personal growth, wellness, or future practice. What You Can Expect: Introduction to Reiki: Learn the history, principles, and philosophy of Reiki as developed by Mikao Usui. Energy Awareness: Discover how to sense and work with your own energy and the energy around you. Hands-On Healing Techniques: Learn the basic hand positions for treating yourself and others using Reiki energy. Reiju/Attunements: Receive traditional energetic initiations (Reiju) that open and align your energy channels for Reiki flow. Self-Care Practice: Begin a regular Reiki self-practice that supports emotional balance, relaxation, and overall well-being. Ethics and Intuition: Explore the importance of ethical practice and trusting your intuitive guidance. This course is a blend of guided instruction, meditative practice, group discussion, and hands-on experience. No prior experience is needed. What Comes Next: For those who wish to deepen their Reiki journey, Reiki Okuden (Level 2) is the next step and will be offered in the Spring. Okuden introduces the use of Reiki symbols and mantras, techniques for distant healing, and ways to work with Reiki at a deeper mental and emotional level. It is ideal for those who want to expand their practice for family, friends, or professional settings. Whether you’re seeking a tool for self-care, spiritual development, or to support others, Reiki Shoden Level 1 is a transformative and empowering beginning.

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 Dunia Partilo, a Vermont licensed educator and native from Spain, and learn one of the most widely spoken world languages useful in business and travel. This 12-session course focuses on conversational skills through dialogues, vocabulary and typical expressions that are very useful in order speak the basics of the Spanish language. Each class will also follow the text, "Language Hacking: A Conversation Course for Beginners, Spanish", By Benny Lewis as a guide for practicing at home. Please note: February and March will be online. April and May will be in-person at CVU Highschool. Please purchase the textbook, "Language Hacking: A Conversation Course for Beginners, Spanish," by Benny Lewis prior to the start of the first class as this will be used throughout the course. Additional materials and handouts will be used during class. "Dunia was a fun and outgoing teacher. She encouraged us to learn Spanish with humor, support and patience. I highly recommend her."- CSJ

If you are planning to travel to any Spanish speaking country in the future, and you need to boost your Spanish skills this class is for you! Dunia Partilo, native Spanish teacher, invites you to continue learning Spanish through practicing more complex grammar and vocabulary. If you have some Spanish knowledge or have taken Beginners Spanish, this class is for you! In this 12-session course, students will need to purchase prior to the start of class, the practice workbook, Practical Spanish Grammar from Marcial Prado. Dunia will assign additional fun activities, and you will learn interesting cultural facts as well as engage in discussions and conversation as the course progresses. Not sure if you are ready for this class? Dunia will be happy to speak with you prior to registration. Please let us know so we can connect you! Please note, February and March will be online via Zoom or Google Meet. April and May will be in-person at CVU High School. "Dunia provided excellent instruction guided by a workbook, handouts, and videos! She supplemented class by showing us cultural events in Barcelona , her hometown, which were fun to learn about. Plenty of time for questions and small group discussions!" - Student

Join veteran beekeeper and owner of Swaying Daisies Honeybee Farm, Gerald Posner, as he shares his practices and procedures for helping honeybee's successfully overwinter in the harsh climate of Vermont. This honeybee care course spends both time in the classroom as well as at the bee hive colonies onsite at the CVU “Raging Rooster” farm! Each class will split time between the classroom, and in the apiary performing hands-on activity. Each attendee will have the opportunity to practice “best in class” activities to successfully overwinter their honeybee colonies. This course is designed for those that are currently beekeeping with established hives or have already started beekeeping. During the allotted classroom time, students will review and reference published articles as well as discuss concerns and tried and true or tired and failed experiences of overwintering bees. During the allotted time at the onsite CVU apiary we will cover: Brood inspection. Frame / super / deep box adjustments. Formic Acid application Hive box configuration Insulation type & configuration Supplemental food, essential oil and vitamin applications. Please dress according to the weather and bring beekeeping suits, or wear a white long-sleeved shirt, outdoors shoes and bring your beekeepers veil. (some extra veils will be available to borrow).