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Join Alganesh for another night of Eritrean cooking as she introduces a combo of new meat and vegetable dishes served at special occasions. Learn how this cultural event is celebrated, and be ready to enjoy a delicious meal with the class at the end. Menu: Curried Chicken, Spiced lentils and mildly seasoned spinach. 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. "Alganesh led us in preparing delicious food and a wonderful experience learning about Ethiopian and Eritrean cuisine. Well timed for cooking and enjoying within the class time frame and cognizant of folks attending after work. Highly recommend!" - M. A. "I loved this class! Alganesh is a wonderful, joyful teacher who makes the class so enjoyable and everything tastes so delicious. I have taken all of her classes and will take them again." "It was a wonderful class. She was very enthusiastic, the recipe was easy to follow, and the product was delicious! I would love to take more of her classes." Michelle A.

Tap into your inner artist and try a new style of painting using oil paints and palette-knives! During this one-night course, Fia will teach you the basic properties of oil painting and color application. Using only a palette knife, you will create a modern round impressionist-style painting, "September on Lake Champlain" Grab a friend for this fun evening and take home a masterpiece! All materials, including oil paints, are included in the fee. Option to paint an 8" round or 8X8 square will be available. Please bring a box or container to transport your masterpiece as oil paints take a long time to dry. Wear clothing that may get dirty, and feel free to bring a non-alcoholic beverage! No previous art experience necessary. All levels welcomed! Minimum age: 16+ "I had fun painting with oil! It’s so forgiving compared to other styles. I would recommend this class to others!"

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.

Enjoy the warm glow and blissful aroma of a crackling candle in the cool fall nights! May your light shine bright as the brilliantly colored leaves float to the ground. Join Kelley Robie of Horsetail Herbs and learn how to make your own natural “fireside candles” scented with essential oils. The basics of candle making will be covered as we create a Botanical Decorated Glass Votive Candle and a Luminous Tea Light Candle, using wooden and cloth wicks to create the soothing sounds of a soft crackling fire. Using soy and sweet-smelling beeswax as our base we will review necessary equipment and discover the nuances of candle making.

Tap into your inner artist and try a new style of painting using oil paints and palette-knives! During this one-night course, Fia will teach you the basic properties of oil painting and color application. Using only a palette knife, you will create a modern round impressionist-style painting, "Midnight Garden" Grab a friend for this fun evening and take home a masterpiece! All materials, including oil paints, are included in the fee. Please bring a box or container to transport your masterpiece as oil paints take a long time to dry. Wear clothing that may get dirty, and feel free to bring a non-alcoholic beverage! No previous art experience necessary. All levels welcomed! Minimum age: 16+ "I had fun painting with oil! It’s so forgiving compared to other styles. I would recommend this class to others!"

This practical workshop offers a broad overview of many different types of vegetative (asexual) plant propagation; crown division, root cuttings, scaling, tip layering, softwood and hardwood cuttings. We will discuss which techniques work best for different species and genera. Come learn how to make more grape, currant, hardy kiwi, mulberry, quince, fig, blueberry, honeyberry, seaberry, blackberry, raspberry, strawberry, chive, horseradish, mint, lemon balm, comfrey, daylily, true lily, rhubarb, asparagus, sunchoke, rosemary, lavender, oregano, thyme, and many more. Participants will practice some of these techniques and take home plants in this workshop. "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."

Tourtière, a French Canadian meat pie dish originating from Quebec, is a meal that will keep you and your family and friends warm on a cold winter evening. Generally served around Christmas time, this meat pie is made with a various meats, vegetables, and spices. The filing is unique, but the crust is the "piece de resistance" with Adele’s tried and true "Hot Crust" method that yields a flaky pie crust that is delicious and simple to make. This is a perfect dish to make ahead and freeze for additional chilly nights. Adele will demonstrate her secret methods with the class, and then each student will get to sample the results before making their own small pie to take home and freeze or bake at your leisure! This is a participatory cooking class. A small group of 3-4 students will work together at each cooking station to complete the recipe on the night's menu.

Join us for this certified training taught by American Heart Association Basic Life Support instructors from Shelburne Rescue. **HeartsaverⓇ CPR AED Training- Night One (3 hours) 11/3 6-9pm and offered again on 12/1 6-9pm HeartsaverⓇ CPR teaches Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) with the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), as well as relief of foreign-body obstruction (choking) for adults, children and infants. This course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who need or want an American Heart Association course completion card in CPR and AED to meet job or other requirements. Participants should check with their employer to see if certification meets the employer’s requirements. The card is valid for two years. The cost of the certification is $55 per student. Please bring a check payable to Shelburne Rescue or exact cash amount to class. Class Participation Limit -8 (Age 14+): Note: each student will get their own mannequin. If you wish to share a mannequin with a family/friend please call us to register. (OPTIONAL) **HeartsaverⓇ First Aid -Night Two (3 hours) NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE if taking Heartsaver CPR/AED. 11/10 6-9pm and offered again on 12/8 6-9pm This course incorporates the use of CPR/AED for all ages as above. It is intended to teach the following: -First Aid basics -Medical Emergencies -Environmental Emergencies -Preventing illness and injury -Opioid-associated life-threatening emergencies Class Participation Limit -8 Course Cost $55.00 for both nights **Includes HeartsaverⓇ CPR/AED ( all levels) and includes the optional HeartsaverⓇ First Aid. If only taking the Heartsaver First Aid course, the cost is $55.

Learn how to make your own mala bead necklace with gemstones, lava, rudraksha, and wooden beads. Mala bead necklaces have 108 beads and a tassel and are used to count mantras when meditating. When not being used as a tool, these necklaces symbolize our intent and presence through the power of their gemstones. These necklaces are beautiful creations, and perfect to wear all year around, or give as a very special gift. 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 such as beads, gemstones, strands, etc. 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!" "What a fun class! Laura was engaging, informative and helpful. I love my mala bead necklace and wear it proudly!" Beads, Malas and Students!

You know you’ve got a great story idea, but how do you make it so great that it rises from slush pile to publication? Author and Writing Coach Annalisa Parent has helped hundreds of writers to improve their craft and to become published authors. She knows the inside tricks to get your writing publication-ready. In this workshop, she will walk you through a straightforward system for plotting your fiction to ensure you write a book that makes readers say “I couldn’t put it down" and the steps necessary to pace your first five pages of your manuscript to catch an agent's/publisher's interest. She will cover important topics such as: How and when should you use backstory? Where is the best point in the narrative to start? What is the most effective build to the climax? You’ll walk away with a bucket load of information and resources to keep and put to action, so you can cross “Become an Author” off your bucket list. This class will meet online via Zoom or Google Meet. You will receive an email prior to the start date of your class with information on how to participate.

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 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"

Permaculture is a design science rooted in the observation of natural systems. Join us as we dive into the principles of permaculture and learn how to design ways of living that have the stability and resiliency of natural systems. In this class we focus on positive solutions for creating and managing systems for food, medicine, water, shelter, and more. Permaculture is a multi-disciplinary art form, drawing from the physical sciences, architecture, nutrition, the healing arts, traditional ecological knowledge (TEK), and spirituality. The ethical underpinnings that guide permaculture are simple yet powerful: take care of earth, take care of the people, and share the surplus. "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."

Are you a pet owner of a cat(s) and are you struggling with some behavior issues? Join local veterinarian, Dr. Viola Chu, for this one-night presentation to help you and your cat learn how to best tackle behavior issues. This class will cover common issues that arise with our pets when they are not quite as clean, quiet, or well mannered with other people and pets as we would like. During registration a series of questions will guide you through describing the issues you and your dog are struggling to overcome. These questions will be addressed during the presentation. 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

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."

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

Come enjoy a night of learning how to use Gelli plates to create beautiful prints on paper, canvas, and card stock! This technique allows you to make monoprints without the need for a large, expensive press. Just roll a thin layer of water-based paint over the gelli plate, layer your collage, and transfer the print! Take home many wonderful prints to use creatively on home projects such as wrapping paper, greeting cards, gift tags or a gorgeous artistic collage to frame. Lisa will show you the many crafts you can make using this creative medium. All materials to use during class are included in the fee, but feel free to bring your own fabric or papers. Bring an apron and wear clothes you don't mind getting painted! This will be a fun and lively class. No experience necessary! Have a Gelli plate design in mind? Please email us a photo and we will pass it along to your awesome instructor, Lisa Recommended for ages 13 and older.

Have you written a book, or thinking of writing a book? What’s the best way to publish? Where do I even start? Author and Writing Coach Annalisa Parent works closely with publishing industry professionals to get the most current information. She will share with you the ins and outs of publishing today, from self publishing to hybrid to traditional. In this introductory class, you will learn the pros and cons for each publishing avenue. Take the next steps to a becoming a best-seller! This class will meet online via Zoom. You will receive an email prior to the start date of your class with information on how to participate.

Transformational breathwork is a somatic practice that will guide you out of the mind and into the body. Through this simple, yet profound type of breathwork we will gain access to parts of our subconscious not available in our daily lives. This breathwork touches the spiritual, physical and mental realms and allows us to connect deeper to our hearts and emotions. During this popular 2-hour transformative session you will be guided through the breath journey using instruments, essential oils, music and movement. Throughout the journey you will receive grounding touch to help you ease into your breath. There will be time before and after the breathwork to check in and connect with the group. Wear comfortable clothing and bring an open mind to the possibilities of this beautiful and powerful modality. Learn more about Laura at www.malasmandalas.com. "It was beautifully and professionally done. Nothing could have been better." "Our instructor could not have been any kinder. She was not only knowledgeable but very compassionate. I'd highly recommend this beautiful experience."

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.

Injera is a unique and well-known staple food in Ethiopian & Eritrean cuisine. This spongy sourdough flatbread is a mixture of Teff (nutrient-dense and gluten-free), barley, corn, and self-rising flours. During class Alganesh will demonstrate the steps of the dough making process, including how to mix flours properly, and students will be able to carefully observe the batter as it readies to be baked. Everyone will then take a turn cooking injera before sitting down together to enjoy a dinner prepared by Alganesh. One meat and two vegetarian dishes will be served. This class is a combination of demonstration and participation as Alganesh condenses the extended bread making process into a 1-night class. After Alganesh demonstrates the dough preparation process, a small group of 3-4 students will work together at each cooking station to cook their Injera. "I loved this class! Alganesh is a wonderful, joyful teacher who makes the class so enjoyable and everything tastes so delicious. I have taken all of her classes and will take them again." "I loved this class, learned a lot, and would definitely take other classes from her. Wonderful evening of learning and sharing of a different culture. Memorable!" "This was our second class at Access, and second with Alganesh. I can't recommend enough. Alganesh is very warm and welcoming. She has put a lot of thought and consideration into her classes. We had a fun time learning about Eritrean and Ethiopian culture, and learning how to make Injera, the foundation of their cuisine. The best part, of course, was getting to eat our delicious food at the end! Thank you for a wonderful evening!"

In this two-hour workshop, author and writing Coach Annalisa Summea will walk you through the elements of a publishable manuscript. Based on her decade-long career helping writers to publish, and a twenty-year writing career, she’ll pull back the curtain on some of the tricks of the trade. Handouts included! You’ll also have the opportunity to learn about meaningful feedback based on how your brain learns and creates best. Materials needed: Something to write with, (pencil and paper, laptop, tablet or chisel… :) This class will meet online via Zoom. You will receive an email prior to the start date of your class with information on how to participate.