Stone Carving in
Soapstone for Beginners & Intermediates
Tuesday
5:30-8:30
p.m.
9 weeks
Starts October 9
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
Here is a chance to learn to carve a beautiful sculpture of
your own design or continue developing your sculpting skills with
professional
advice.
Working in
soapstone,
participants will be busy the first evening learning hands on how to
use a
variety of sculpting tools.
Tools
to use
during class and a 35-40 lb. piece of stone to keep are included in
this
inspiring Access class. Kathy and Robert, an award-winning stone
sculptor, will
lead you to discover the art within the block. Reduced fee for those
joining
the class for a second time.
See
Robert’s work at www.sculpturesbybabcock.com.
Instructors: Robert Babcock & Kathy Stockman
Total fee including stone and all materials:
$185 or $150 for repeat participants
Limit:15
Pottery - 4 Great
Times for 9 Full Weeks --Smaller Classes Planned
Designed for learners of all skill levels, work on the wheel
and/or learn new hand-building techniques. Create finished ceramic
pieces with
your own hands. This is a great way to try pottery or continue your
budding
skills. There will be open studio time from 3:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday
evenings.
No classes Thanksgiving week.
18 hours
with instructor, 40 hours of extra studio time available.
Fee: $ 140 Price includes
all materials.
Limit: 10
#1 Pottery on Monday
Afternoon
Monday
3:30-5:30
p.m.
9
weeks
Starts
October 8
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
Instructor: Susan Raber-Bray Fee: $140
Limit: 10
#2 Pottery on Monday
Evening
Monday
5:45-7:45
p.m.
9
weeks
Starts
October 8
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
Instructor: Susan Raber-Bray Fee: $140
Limit: 10
#3 Pottery on
Wednesday Afternoon
Wednesday
3:30-5:30
p.m.
9
weeks Starts October 10
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
Instructor: Jen Labie Fee: $140
Limit:
10
#4 Pottery on
Wednesday Evening
Wednesday
5:45-7:45
p.m.
9
weeks Starts October 10
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
Instructor: Jen Labie Fee: $140
Limit:
10
Hand Built Bowls
Thursday
5:30-7:30
pm
5 weeks
Starts October
11
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
Create your own practical and beautiful bowls using slab
techniques.
All
levels of potters can
bring home a set of bowls (2-4).
Jen
has
some great design ideas for everyone, and we guarantee a successful
ceramics
experience in this new Access offering.
Clay,
glazes, and firings all included in the
fee.
No previous
experience
necessary.
For
those interested, the
Holiday Ornaments class follows this class in November.
Instructor: Jen Labie
Fee: $ 75
Price
includes all
materials. Limit: 12
Holiday Ornaments in
Clay
Thursday
5:30-7:30
pm
3 weeks
Starts November
15
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
All levels are welcome in this workshop.
Create original ornaments using simple yet
elegant hand-building techniques.
Make
your original gifts in clay in this once a year Access class.
Textures and underglazes
will be used to
enhance the pieces.
Everything
will be
fired before the holidays and ready to give as gifts or put up in your
own
home.
Instructor:
Jen Labie
Fee: $ 40
Price includes all materials. Limit: 12
Basic Drawing for
Adults
Monday
5:30-7
p.m.
9
weeks
Starts
October 8
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
Drawing is all about seeing. This offering for adults
is designed for those interested in beginning drawing techniques.
Using graphite, you will
explore with helpful
exercises to aid in the understanding of fundamental drawing. Class
covers
perspective, contour, shading and composition. Just bring your
enthusiasm, as
all paper and implements are included.
Instructor: Christine Cole
Fee: $115 includes 14”x 17”sketch pad,
graphite, all materials.
Limit:
16
Drawing – The Next
Steps
Monday
7-8:30
p.m.
9
weeks
Starts October 8
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
Continue improving your drawing skills or pick up where you
left off, all with expert guidance from Christine.
Students will build upon the fundamentals of
line, shadow, perspective and composition using graphite and other
materials to
explore portraiture and more complex compositions.
Prerequisite: a drawing class sometime in
your life.
Instructor: Christine Cole
Fee: $115 includes drawing pad, graphite, kneaded eraser.
Limit: 16
Watercolor for
Beginners
Wednesday
4-6
p.m.
9
weeks
Starts
October 10
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
Learn the foundation of this versatile and exciting medium,
integrating design, color, composition and light.
Ginny, a professional illustrator, will lead
participants through exercises designed to explore the many techniques
associated with watercolor and foster the skills needed to enjoy
painting for
years to come.
Quality
materials are
important in watercolor and we supply you with brushes to keep and a
reasonable
amount of paint and paper to use in class and at home.
Materials cost approximately $20.
Instructor: Ginny Joyner Fee: $155 all materials
included.
Limit:
16
Watercolor –
Intermediate Level
Wednesday
6:15-8:15
p.m.
9
weeks Starts October 10
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
Take your painting skills to another level as Ginny
introduces new approaches and guides all students forward.
Ginny, a professional
illustrator and teacher
of painting, will focus on more advanced skills, encouraging each
participant
to explore and practice.
Pre-requisite:
a beginners watercolor course here or elsewhere sometime in your life.
Quality materials are
important in watercolor
and we supply you with brushes to keep and a reasonable amount of paint
and
paper to use in class and at home. For those bringing their own
materials,
subtract $20 from class fee.
Instructor:
Ginny Joyner
Fee:
$155
Limit:
16
Foliage Watercolor
Painting Workshop
Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Rain or Shine September 29
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
Join Ginny for this special one day en plein air (in the
fresh air) painting workshop right here at CVUHS.
Rain or shine, Ginny will have students
focused on outdoor foliage painting.
This
is an exciting opportunity for Access students to learn during the
height of
foliage season.
Participants
must have
their own supplies and bring
appropriate
outdoor clothing. A bag lunch will be a good idea, as the painting will
not
slow down over the 5 hours.
For really
bad weather, participants will paint from 2nd story windows.
Instructor: Ginny Joyner
Fee: $75
Limit:
20
Photography Skills -
B&W Film
Sponsored by LeZot
Camera
Thursday
6-8
p.m.
8
weeks
Starts
October 11
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
Designed for beginners through skilled amateurs, Sarah can
help you learn quickly.
For
beginners,
this will be your introduction to black and white film developing and
darkroom
printing.
For the
more advanced student,
Sarah, an
Alfred
University
graduate in the arts
-photography major, will encourage you to improve your skills in, and
understanding of composition, lighting, and darkroom techniques.
With her wealth of
experience and knowledge
in the field, there will be plenty of time to discuss your individual
challenges as you learn.
This
is a
hands-on, small lab learning experience.
Develop your own film and prints.
Bring your own film camera to learn how to use it most
effectively.
Extra
darkroom lab time from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
on Tuesday evenings
Instructor: Sarah Vinci Cocina Fee: $125 includes 1 roll of
film and 10 sheets of paper. No extra lab costs. Limit: 10
Darkroom Open Lab for
Black and White Photography
Tuesday
5:30-8:30
p.m.
9 weeks
Starts October 9
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
For those photographers who already know the basics of
developing and printing, this is your chance to use the CVU darkroom at
your
own pace. Bring in your developed film and work on one of our 7
enlargers.
Price
includes use of all chemicals and
equipment. Participants need to bring their own paper.
Staff person will be on hand to answer
questions and explain the CVU setup, but there will be no formal
instruction.
This is a great opportunity for anyone with printing knowledge, but no
equipment.
27+
hours of darkroom use for
$85
Limit: 7
Knitting for
Beginners
Thursday
5:30-7
p.m.
9
weeks
Starts
October 11
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
Knitting is relaxing, rewarding and fun!
You will learn to cast on, knit, purl and
much more in the Continental method, while creating a beautiful and
warm hat
for this winter. Needles and pattern included.
Begin a lifetime creating personalized gifts for friends
and
family.
Nothing
needed but enthusiasm
for the first class.
Participants
will
shop for their own yarn after the first class.
Instructor: Christine Cole: $95
Limit: 10
Advanced Beginner
Knitting
Thursday
7-8:30
p.m.
9
weeks
Starts
October 11
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
Further develop your knitting skills in this fun and
supportive class through the completion of a project. Emphasis will be
on
learning to read patterns, finding the right gauge and navigating
garment
construction. If you can cast on, knit, purl, and bind off, this class
is the
perfect next step for you!
Instructor: Christine Cole: $85
Limit: 10
Rug Hooking for
Beginners
Thursday
6-8
p.m.
5 weeks
Starts
October 11
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
Learn the basics of rug hooking while creating a small project.
Diane always has a great group to learn with. Topics covered include:
tools,
materials, design, wool quantity, color planning, basic dyeing
techniques, and
finishing your project. No supplies needed for first class.
Hook and fabric kit
included.
Students
will need to purchase wool and a
hoop or frame after first class.
Designed for high school and older.
Instructor: Diane Burgess
Fee: $65 plus materials
Limit: 12
Rustic Furniture -
Adult Chair
Wednesday
6-8
p.m.
2
weeks
October
10 & 17
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
Join Michael, a local artisan, in creating your own heirloom
within 2 weeks.
Build
your own full-size
rustic adult chair made of birch and alder.
Michael goes out in the woods to gather all the materials
and hardware
included for assembling a chair to take home at the completion of this
2-week
course. Participants should bring a reliable drill and several drill
bits,
hammer and measuring tape. Some tools will be available for loan.
Dozens of
first-time builders have made these sturdy, unique chairs in previous
courses
here at CVU.
Instructor:
Michael
Heath
Fee:
$115
Limit: 3
Rustic Furniture -
Adult Chair
Wednesday 6-8 p.m. 2 weeks October 31 & November 7
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
Same description as above except 2 weeks later.
Only 3 per class so sign up soon.
Instructor: Michael Heath
Fee: $115
Limit:
3
Rustic Furniture –
Adult Bench/Love Seat
Wednesday
6-8 p.m.
2
weeks November 28 & December 5
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
This beautiful functional piece seats two comfortably.
Build your own love seat of birch and alder.
Participants provided with all materials and hardware for their own
project:
bring a power drill, drill bits and a hammer. A few tools will be
available for
loan.
Only 3 spots
available which will
give everyone plenty of attention.
Instructor: Michael Heath
Fee:
$145
Limit:
3
Sewing in the
Afternoon
Tuesday
4-6
p.m.
6 weeks
Starts October 9
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
Here’s your chance to learn to sew or to refresh your
beginning skills.
Participants
will
learn to construct a basic, yet beautiful garment.
Students will have the opportunity to pick
their own style and fabric for their creations. Use our machine or
bring your
own.
Materials
are extra and will be
purchased on the first day class field trip.
Instructor: Helen Niedermeier
Fee:
$65
Limit: 10
Sewing for Beginners
- Evening
Monday
6:30-8:30
p.m.
8
weeks
Starts October 8
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
This is a full 8 weeks and will give learners time to finish
a garment while learning the fundamentals of sewing.
Bring your own machine in or use ours.
Students will shop for material on their own
after the first class.
Louella
brings
years of home economics teaching experience with her to ensure a great
class.
Instructor: Louella Strobridge
Fee: $95
Limit: 10
Calligraphy for
Beginners
Tuesday
5:30-7
p.m.
8 weeks
Starts
October 9
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
A nuts and bolts introduction to beautiful handwriting! The
course will begin with examination of letter shapes and proportions
using
pencils and markers and will proceed to the exploration of letterforms
for the
Italic style of writing (both lower and upper cases) using the broad
edge nib
and ink. Join
Lydia,
a CVU educator, in learning about layout, use of color, and paper
choices, as
everyone will complete basic lettering projects.
Once you gain the power of the pen, you can
use this skill for a lifetime.
More
styles will be covered if time allows.
Quality pens and all materials and handouts are included
in the price.
Instructor:
Lydia
Batten
Fee:
$95
Limit:12
Woodworking for
Beginners-You Build It!!
Tuesday
5:30-8:30
p.m.
9
weeks
Starts
October 9
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
Students will learn the basics of woodworking through the
construction of a small project. Brett, a certified design and
technology
educator, will lead participants through design, tool use and then the
construction of a small multi-use shelf unit, or bird feeder.
Over the 27 hours of shop
time, everyone will
utilize many of the hand and power tools in the CVU shop. This class is
designed for total beginners as well as those that would like to learn
how to
do it right.
Shop
for your materials
after the first week.
Instructor: Brett Walker
Fee: $175
Limit: 12
Woodworking
Workshop
Wednesday
5:30-8:30
p.m.
9 weeks
Starts October 10
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
Designed as an open lab, participants need to bring in a
project they want to work on. Brett, a certified design and technology
educator, will be your advisor as you work on starting or completing a
project.
Students
should have a basic
familiarity with a table saw, planer and joiner and/or lathe. Review of
specifics of CVU tools will be presented. Expert advice will be
available in
order for you to accomplish your goals. Take advantage of 27 hours of
shop time
with well oiled and sharp machines.
Designed for novice through advanced woodworkers.
Students are
responsible for bringing in
their own materials over the duration of the course.
Instructor: Brett Walker
Fee: $175
Limit: 12
Home Repair Done
Right
Monday
5:30-8:30
p.m.
9
weeks
Starts
October 8
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
Have you always wanted to fix your own leaky faucet, clean
out a trap, fix a hole in the sheet rock, hang pictures with mollies,
wire a
lamp, change a fixture, set tile, and more, all without using duct tape?
Brett, a certified design
and technology
educator, will introduce people to the tools needed, demonstrate the
best approach
to doing the simple repairs for yourself, and then participants will
practice
the skills hands-on in class before taking on the home repair.
Power drill, circular saw,
jig saw, mitre saw
and palm sander use, along with essential hand tools for all
households, will
be covered, as well as a discussion of which jobs to take on first.
Bring your enthusiasm,
specific questions,
even digital photos of those small jobs you want to tackle yourself.
Instructor: Brett Walker
Fee: $175
Limit: 12
Flower Arranging –
Fall Wreath
Wednesday
6:30-8:30
p.m.
1
night
October
24
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
Participants will create their own table or door wreath from
a great selection of colorful faux material.
Kris and Britta have a special way of helping you find
your creative self.
You
will leave the class with a professional
looking permanent adornment for your home.
All materials provided.
Instructor: Kris Engstrom and her daughter Britta Johnson,
owner of In Full Bloom of Shelburne
Fee:
$45
Limit:14
Flower Arranging –
Fresh Fall Basket Centerpiece
Wednesday
6:30-8:30
p.m.
1
night
November
14
To
register: email access@cvuhs.org
or call 482-7194
Learn new techniques to create this beautiful table
adornment.
This
take home piece will be
filled with fresh product as well as incorporate dried materials for
Falls’ vivid
colors.
The
arrangement will sit in a
high quality woven twig basket that can be reused for many years to
come.
Just in time
for Thanksgiving activities.
All
Materials provided.
Instructor: Kris
Engstrom and her daughter Britta Johnson, owner of In Full Bloom of
Shelburne
Fee: $45
Limit:14