Access At CVUHS

In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment. Learn to play piano the way professionals do-using chords. The chord method is LOTS of fun and dramatically easier to learn than reading notes. If you are looking for a stress free and fun method of learning to play your favorite piano tunes then this class is for you! 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.

Unlock the power of composition and take your photography to the next level! In this class, we’ll explore key principles like balance, framing, simplicity, leading lines, symmetry, perspective, and many more to create visually compelling images. Learn how to guide the viewer’s eye Discover the impact of color Explore what can be done with post-processing to further improve your photo Join this workshop and elevate your photographic storytelling through composition! 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."

If you have taken French for Beginners - Part I or know some French, but would like to expand your vocabulary and use of the language then this online course is for you! Bonjour! As promised, we are offering the follow-up to the beginning course from the spring with instructor Nikki Matheson. Learn more vocabulary and strategies for learning French both in and out of class. Topics will include food (of course), travel French, more greetings, numbers, hobbies, expressions and culture. If you have any specific interests, please us know during registration. The text book Easy French: Step by Step will serve as more of a road map that will supplement in-class instruction. Come learn this useful and lovely language with laughs in a relaxed setting. Please purchase a copy of the textbook: Easy French Step by Step (McGraw Hill) from Amazon or order from your local bookstore. This class will meet online. You will receive an email prior to the start date of your class with information on how to participate.

In this gut health & digestion-focused webinar we're going to get into the details of what 'gut health' is, and it's importance to our overall health! We'll discuss what your digestive symptoms are telling you & why digestion can go so wrong. I will also talk through my top strategies (things I actually use with clients) to improve digestion & gut health! This class will meet online via Zoom. An invite will be emailed a day or two before the class starts.

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 internet, apps, and personal electronic devices 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 best suit your lifestyle. Bring your questions, your curiosity, and be ready to learn. Handouts will be available as a reference during each presentation, with a Question & Answer period at the end of each class. If you shop online, use smart home devices, or own a smartphone, tablet, laptop, desktop, TV, or iPad, then you will leave each series as a more informed and healthier digital citizen. All ages welcome! 1. Travel Tech Mastery- Sept 29 (UPDATED) Finding the best travel deals online Navigation and translation for travel and map apps Staying connected while traveling 2. Exercise the Brain and Body with Cognitive Wellness Apps -Sept 22 Exploring the best Brain Training Apps and Digital Puzzles Language Learning Apps for Cognitive Health Exercising the body at home or anywhere with these apps! 3. Digital Safety & Scam Protection: Staying Safe Online - Oct 13 Become a scam detective: Learn to spot red flags in emails, texts, and websites before they fool you Master the art of bulletproof passwords and discover free tools that remember them for you Take control of your digital footprint and lock down your privacy like a pro 4. Photos to Memories - Oct 20 Organizing and sharing digital photos Creating digital photo books Cloud backup strategies 5. Digital Legacy Planning: Organizing Your Digital Life- Nov 3 Build your personal digital vault: Create a secure, organized system for all your online accounts and treasures Future-proof your memories: Set up digital inheritance so your photos, stories, and accounts reach loved ones Transform digital chaos into peace of mind with simple organizing strategies that take minutes to maintain 6. Cutting the Cord: Streaming TV Guide- Nov 10 Understanding streaming services Hardware options and setup Cost-saving strategies 7. Music Streaming Mastery: Navigating Spotify, Apple Music & Pandora- Dec 1 Unlock the secrets of each platform to find your perfect music match (and maybe save money!) Become your own DJ: Create mood-perfect playlists and discover your next favorite artist with ease Stream smarter, not harder: Hidden features and tricks to get premium perks without the premium price 8. Discovering Audiobooks: From Library Apps to Audible- Dec 8 Turn your library card into a goldmine of FREE audiobooks with apps you never knew existed Navigate Audible like an insider: Score deals, maximize credits, and build your dream library Match your listening style to the perfect app and never run out of great stories again Each topic within the series is independent. Sign up for your topic of interest, or sign up for all! "Great classes with a passionate instructor, well versed in multiple topics. Would definitely attend another class with Emmy!"

There's a lot that goes into a good night's sleep! Let's dive into the nutrition strategies and lifestyle factors that can help your brain and body power down for a deeper, more restful night sleep. We'll discuss what to eat and when and how to strengthen your circadian rhythm. This class will meet online via Zoom. An invite will be emailed a day or two before the class starts.

We need healthy levels of cholesterol (not too high, but also not too low!). Did you know that cholesterol production in the body is regulated by the liver? Or that cholesterol is the precursor to hormones, and nutrients like Vitamin D? When cholesterol levels in the body are out of balance, it's important we understand why and address the root cause of inflammation and increased cholesterol production. If you're struggling with high cholesterol, join us as we talk about nutrition strategies to stabilize and rebalance cholesterol levels. This class will meet online via Zoom. An invite will be emailed a day or two before the class starts.

Are you up for an insect adventure? With a hands-on, show-and-tell program, including 5x7 macro photos and field trip stories, Naturalist Laurie DiCesare will share some of her favorite encounters with “Odes” (Dragonflies and Damselflies); “Leps” (Butterflies and Moths); ornate flower flies (that mimic wasps); voracious tiger beetles; and some fascinating insect oddities. We’ll mention easily-accessible natural areas; and online / print resources to help you identify and post your finds. Bring your curiosity, your “inner child”…and a friend. Photo Credit: Laurie DiCesare (Shown are: Clearwing Moth (a wasp mimic), Eastern Calligrapher Fly, Aurora Damselfly, and Black Swallowtail Butterfly)

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."

This course is a continuation of the Access course, "Italian for Beginners," where we will go more in-depth with verb tenses and conjugations, further develop our speaking, reading, writing, grammar, & listening abilities, increase our vocabulary, and more! This course is perfect for those who wish to further develop their beginning Italian language skills and their understanding of the Italian way of life! Prerequisite is Italian for Beginners I or a basic foundation of Italian language. If you are unsure if this class is right for you, contact us as we will connect you with the instructor. Please note that this is not considered an intermediate level. REQUIRED: Please purchase prior to the first day of class the book, Language Hacking Italian for Beginners, by Benny Lewis. Available on Amazon. This text will be one of the reference materials used for the course, and will also be an ongoing reference for you as you continue your journey with Italian. The same book will be used in both Italian Level 1 and Italian Level 2. This is an online class that will meet via Zoom or Google Meet. An invitation will be emailed prior to the start date. Emailed handouts, videos, and some homework will be provided for weekly review and to help you progress with ease. "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!"

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!

If you are struggling with chronic acid symptoms, like GERD, heartburn or acid reflux and you're looking for options beyond a lifetime of PPIs and acid reducing drugs, come learn how nutrition and natural remedies can relieve and rebalance your digestion for good. We'll talk about diet strategies and important foods you should eat more of; we'll chat about powerful herbs and natural remedies to consider; and we'll discuss how to identify and address the root cause of acid issues like heartburn and GERD. This class will meet online via Zoom. An invite will be emailed a day or two before the class starts.

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."

Join Pamela, a Swiss native and German teacher, to learn the German language and culture for business or pleasure. Gain basic skills for everyday situations and simple conversations, learn practical phrases, proper pronunciation and sentence structure. This interactive course includes cultural awareness of life in German speaking countries. Handouts, videos, and other materials will be used to help you progress with ease throughout this ONLINE course. A Zoom invitation to join the course will be sent prior to the start of the first class. All ages are welcome! "This is the second time I have taken Beginner German. This time the instructor, Pamela Krieger was excellent and I feel I have learned so much - particularly in pronunciation."

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 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

Are you ready to take your digital photography to the next level? Do your photographs need editing to bring them to life? Do you have a well organized filing system for all the thousands of photographs saved and can you access them easily? There are just a few of the topics that will be covered during this 4-week, online, comprehensive course on using Adobe Lightroom Classic. Professional photographer, Bernhard Wunder, www.magiclens.net, will address a new topic, outlined below, to teach you the benefits of using this software to optimize your digital photography experience. If you are experienced in digital photography AND have basic knowledge of using Adobe Lightroom Classic, but would like to deepen your knowledge on how to maximize the use of this software, enrolling in week 3 and 4 is recommended. "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 these 4 classes." - SL Course Outline by Week: Session 1 : Digital Workflow and Introduction to Adobe Lightroom Classic Workflow Overview & Tasks Backup Strategy What is Adobe Lightroom Classic? Key Concepts & Catalog Lightroom Interface Viewing Options Lightroom Catalog Lightroom Preferences Navigating your Library Session 2 : Importing and Culling Photos, Photo Organization Importing Photos from Filesystem or SD Cards Importing from Another Catalog Culling Why Organize Photos? Organizing Methods How to Best Use All of This Session 3 : Basic Photo Editing and Color Treatment Lens Corrections Cropping and Straightening, Perspective Transformation Exposure, Texture/Clarity/Dehaze Details (Sharpen & Noise) Tone Curve, Vibrance and Saturation Temperature and Tint Color Channel Tone Curve, Color Profiles Camera Calibration HSL Adjustments, Split Toning History, Snapshots and Virtual Copies Presets and Profiles Session 4 : Advanced Photo Editing and Sharing Your Work What are Local Adjustments? Traditional Masks: radial, gradient, brush AI Lightroom Masks: sky, subject, objects, people Photoshop Integration Working with Third Party External Editors File Formats and Layers Digital Publishing Options Physical Publishing Options Exporting from Lightroom REQUIRED: While Adobe offers a free trial license, it is only valid for 7 days. Please purchase, prior to the start of class, the monthly subscription model. You are able to cancel at anytime after the course completion. "The Lightroom class with Bernhard Wunder was fantastic. Lightroom is a huge, complicated program that is overwhelming for new users and Mr. Wunder broke it down into manageable pieces that he presented in a logical order. It turned an incomprehensibly complex program into something I'm comfortable using and experimenting with"