From press release
As we enter the month of November, we want to start by expressing our gratitude for our community as you support us by taking classes and making donations to support our scholarship fund for those in need. We are excited to share that the fall/winter semester of Access CVU, your destination for community education based out of CVU High School, is well underway! With over 90 classes remaining, including a mix of past favorites and creative new options, there’s something for everyone!
It’s never too early to start thinking about holiday gift-giving!
- We have a number of craft classes that will set you up to make gifts for your friends and family — how about knitting socks, or sewing a knit winter hat (patterns for all sizes)?
- Are you looking for the perfect gift that will always be in stock and won’t expire? Consider an Access gift certificate!
- Or go ahead and register for a class like needle-felted acorns, a batik sampler or chocolate specialties with your favorite person and enjoy some quality time together!
- Our second craft fair of the fall season is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 26. Grab your friends and family and come shop from local crafters!
At right is a list of classes scheduled for November, organized by category. All classes meet in person at CVU, with the exception of a handful of online classes (identified with an “*”) which will meet over Zoom or Google Meet.
Authors, Speakers and Presenters
Tuesday, Nov. 1: How to Live a Trauma-Informed Life 101
Monday, Nov. 7: Advanced Health Care Directives*
Wednesday, Nov. 9: Hiking Vacations Throughout Europe and on a Budget!
Monday, Nov. 14: Secrets of Mount Philo with Author Judy Chaves
Thursday, Nov. 17: The Forgotten Plate: A History of American Fine Dining, the Places & the Iconic Dishes*
Cooking & Cuisine
Wednesday, Nov. 2: Baking 101: Apple Pie
Thursday, Nov. 3: Indian Vegetarian Comfort Meal: Khichdi
Monday, Nov. 7: Kids in the Kitchen: Everything Pumpkin
Wednesday, Nov. 9: Risotto
Thursday, Nov. 10: Ethiopian/Eritrean Cuisine — Focus on Meat
Tuesday, Nov. 15: Grittibänz — Swiss Bread Men
Wednesday, Nov. 16: Chocolate Specialties!
Thursday, Nov. 17: Soups On!
Wednesday, Nov. 30: Torrone, Italian Nougat Candies
Fine Arts & Crafts
Tuesday, Nov. 1: Weaving an Adirondack Pack Basket
Wednesday, Nov. 2: Learn to Knit Socks — Worsted Shorty Socks
Thursday, Nov. 3: Botanical Dyeing*
Monday, Nov. 7: Introduction to Batik — Sampler Workshop
Tuesday, Nov. 8: Carving in Wood — A Comfort Bird
Thursday, Nov. 10: Aromatherapy Perfume!
Monday, Nov. 14: Sewing with Knit Fabrics: Winter Hat
Monday, Nov. 14: Introduction to Welding Fabrication
Tuesday, Nov. 15: Graphic Novel and Entertainment Art Class
Tuesday, Nov. 15: Learn How to Turn a Wooden Bowl!
Thursday, Nov. 17: Needle-Felted Acorns
Thursday, Nov. 17: Mala Bead Necklace Workshop
Tuesday, Nov. 29: Needle-Felted Owl Ornament
Wednesday, Nov. 30: Fused Glass Ornaments (or Sun Catchers)
Fitness, Dance, Yoga & Mindful Movement
Tuesday, Nov. 1: Snowboarders Prep Course
Thursday, Nov. 10: Yoga Thursday with Ellen!
Thursday, Nov. 10: Happy Thursday Yoga Flow
Monday, Nov. 14: Restorative Yoga with Sound Healing
Tuesday, Nov. 29: Intro to Yang Tai Chi
Wednesday, Nov. 30: Zumba with Dillon!
Health & Nutrition, New Age & Holistic Well-Being
Tuesday, Nov. 1: Natural Ways to Help with Stress, Anxiety and Chronic Pain
Tuesday, Nov. 1: Intro to Home Herbalism: Making the Perfect Cup of Herbal Tea
Wednesday, Nov. 2: Gut Health & Digestion*
Monday, Nov. 7: Mindful Eating and Meditation*
Monday, Nov. 14: Heartsaver CPR and AED Training
Tuesday, Nov. 15: Intro to Home Herbalism: Oxymels, Switchels and Shrubs, Oh My! Making Herb-Infused Vinegars
Wednesday, Nov. 16: Finding the Cyclical Power of Your Menstrual Cycle*
Wednesday, Nov. 30: An Attitude of Gratitude, Lovingkindness and Meditations*
Wednesday, Nov. 30: Blood Sugar & Energy*
Home & Garden
Wednesday, Nov. 2: Perennial Propagation
Thursday, Nov. 3: Home Repair Series: Home Systems & Maintenance Basics
Monday, Nov. 7: Cat Behavior: What is Your Cat Saying?*
Wednesday, Nov. 9: Creating Sustainable Landscapes: Understanding Native Soils and Utilizing Existing Materials
Monday, Nov. 14: Dog Body-Language & Communication: What Does Your Dog Tell You?*
Thursday, Nov. 17: Home Repair Series: Carpentry & Residential Buildings
Professional Development & Writing Workshops
Wednesday, Nov. 2: Job Search Series: The Interview
Monday, Nov. 7: Financial Planning Series — Understanding Retirement Plans
Friday, Nov. 11: Intro to Writing Picture Books*
Monday, Nov. 14: Financial Planning Series — Understanding Retirement Plans
Check out our website, cvsdvt.ce.eleyo.com (or Google “Access CVU”), for more information and to register for a class. As a reminder, early signups help us plan — for popular classes it ensures you a spot in the class, and for classes with low enrollment, we make a decision a week ahead on whether to go forward with a class. If there’s a waitlist for a class you’re interested in, we encourage you to add your name since we will open up an extra section of a class if we get enough interest.
Need help getting signed up for a class? Have a question about a current class or a suggestion for a future class? Want to teach with us? We want to hear from you! Call 802-482-7194 or email access@cvsdvt.org.
We offer discounts for our community members over 65. We provide enrichment and learning opportunities for anyone, anywhere and anytime! Come explore new passions, ignite your imagination, learn a new skill and connect with lifelong learners.