Access At CVUHS

With 35 hours of instruction over 14 sessions, 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 watercolor painters who have taken watercolor classes previously and are comfortable working independently and with some guided instruction. This is also great class to connect with other watercolor enthusiasts within artistic community! Need a new supply kit? Option to add on a new kit, worth $50, at the time of registration.

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, valued at $50. Kits will be available the first day of class. This class will meet inside the CVU Building.

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 (valued at $50), please choose the option, "Including Supply Kit," when registering.

This 10-session class is designed for people that have taken at least one bowl turning class and feel comfortable in a woodworking shop and using a lathe. Small class size allows you to work independently with a lathe just for you! Eddie will supervise and is able to guide novice wood bowl turners. Blanks will be available to purchase ($10 each), 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.

This 10 week class is open to all levels of students who are interested in learning more about hand-building and wheel-throwing. Pots, Platters, ornaments, tableware, tiles, and gifts are possible in this very popular Access class. Jen brings over 20 years of pottery expertise to Access learners, and will focus on helping you advance at your individual learning level. Students may develop skills at their own pace while expressing themselves creatively through clay. BONUS: Unsupervised open studio hours are available on Monday's 5-8pm and will begin on March 13. Low-fire glazes, 1 block (25lbs) of no-talc low-fire white clay, and all firing costs are included in the fee.

The “Two-Handled Lading Round” is a sturdy, two-handled basket built to carry everything from clothes to crops. With a tightly woven and dense double-bottom, the “Two-Handled Lading Round” is certain to be a useful and robust basket for daily use. All high-quality materials are be responsibly sourced and included in the fee. This is a three session class. Please check-in at the CVU main entrance before the first start of class.

Make time for yourself, make time for your art! In this beginner and intermediate drawing class, all levels and experiences are welcome. We will explore and practice several skills to enhance your art. We will draw from objects and photographs, focusing on line, space, scale, and light to guide us! Join me for this four-week course and make time for you! All high quality materials are included in class fee. No experience required. For students aged 13 and older; younger students should register with an adult who is also joining the class. This class will meet inside CVU.

Have you knit hats, scarves, mittens and cowls and want to take on a sweater? In this class we’ll cover the techniques required for knitting a top-down, raglan sweater. We’ll be working in bulky weight yarn so it will be a fairly quick knit, in just a month’s time, you’ll have your very first sweater to knit! There is a bit of homework before the beginning of class, please knit a swatch, approximately 6” x 6” using your larger gauge (US 11) needles and working in stockinette stitch – cast on 20 stitches and work one row knit and one row purl – repeat until your swatch is approximately 6” square. Bring your swatch to the first day of class and we’ll get measured up and cast on! Note: If you would prefer to knit a child sized sweater (as small as infant), let us know and we will put you in touch with Kelly to get the appropriate pattern and material (yarn) requirements. Advanced Beginner Class – You should be comfortable casting on, knitting & purling. Materials: Yarn: Yarn will be dependent on the size sweater you will want to knit. The following sizes are available in the pattern, please measure your bust and add 2-4” to that measurement depending on how loosely you would like the sweater to fit. Sizes (34, 38, 42, 46){50, 54, 58, 62}, you will need approximately (540, 600, 650, 700){750, 810, 870, 980} yards of bulky weight yarn. There is lots of variation in bulky weight yarn, look for one that will get you approximately 3 stitches to the inch on US 11 needles. Good options include Tahki Superwash Merino Bulky, Berroco Lanas Quick, Lion Brand Hue & Me. We can work with most bulky yarns, however we may have to adjust needle size or pattern size to account for your individual gauge. Needles: US 10 16” & 32” circular & double points, US 11 16” & 32” circular and double points (Note: if you are comfortable using the Magic Loop method of knitting, you don’t need to bring dpns, you can use your 32” circulars) Notions: Stitch Markers, Darning Needle, Tape Measure, Scissors, Scrap Yarn Visit Must Love Yarn and enjoy a 15% discount on any of the supplies needed for class. Mention at checkout that you are taking a class with Kelly Otty thru CVU Access. This class will meet at CVU.

This technical hands-on course is designed for those with no welding experience, as well as those who want to improve their skills and learn how to weld using proper methods. The course will cover welding of carbon steel using Oxy-Acetylene torches, SMAW (arc or stick welding), GMAW (MIG or wirefeed welding) and GTAW (TIG welding). Welding of stainless steel and aluminum can be covered as students progress in their abilities. Oxy-Fuel cutting and plasma cutting will also be introduced during the course. There will be the option to weld a small project of your own during the class. All equipment and consumable materials are included in the fee. Recommendations and Requirements: Students must always wear safety toe leather boots, cotton pants and long sleeved cotton shirts. Turtlenecks are recommended for shirt type. All apparel should not have any holes or frays. Students should consider purchasing their own PPE prior to class, such as safety glasses, ear plugs, and welders caps. Students can purchase welding PPE locally at either Haun Welding Supply or Airgas, which are both in Williston, VT. Mention you are a taking an Access class for 10% off! The shop has welding PPE to borrow, but it may not fit properly and is used a fair amount by all students. Min age requirement for this course is high school.

Come learn the basics of pen turning with professional wood turner Andrew Duling. Pen turning is an excellent introduction to lathe work. It’s a quick, fulfilling, and inexpensive way to go from wood to finished product. Bring home a pen you can cherish for years or give as a gift. Each student will complete turning of one pen, with the option of turning an additional pen as time allows. Open to all ages 16+, students 12-16 welcome with an adult chaperone. All experience levels welcome! No prior woodworking experience required. All materials and use of equipment included in the fee. Bring safety eye goggles and wear closed toed shoes. No loose clothing! Wear your hair tied back or wear a hat.

Learn how to make beautiful terracotta planters using slabs just in time for Spring. Students can either make 1-2 larger planters for flowers or 3 small planters with a tray for kitchen herbs. Experiment with applying natural textures, decorative coils and wax resist to enhance pieces. All glazes and firing costs included in fee as well as open studio time. All levels welcome! Limited spots available.