Classes

THE FOLLOWING CLASS LISTINGS ARE PAID ADVERTISEMENTS. ANNOUNCE YOUR CLASS FOR AS LITTLE AS $16.75/WEEK (INCLUDES SIX PHOTOS AND UNLIMITED DESCRIPTION ONLINE). SUBMIT YOUR CLASS AD AT SEVENDAYSVT.COM/POSTCLASS.

ACCESS CVU

225+ Classes for Everyone. CVUHS Campus HINESBURG. Full descriptions at cvsdvt.ce.eleyo.com

ARTS & CRAFTS: Watercolor With Ginny Joyner; Intro to 2-Dimensional Art; Pottery Studio; Sewing Knit Fabrics: T-shirts; Knitting Super Bulky Cozy Cowl; Beaded Earrings; Bowl Turning; Welding Fabrication; Fused Glass With Micaela! Location: Access CVU, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, access@cvsdvt.org, cvsdvt.ce.eleyo.com. COOKING & CUISINE: Options include Indian Vegetarian Cooking; Cake Decorating Basics; Kids in the Kitchen: Back to School Comfort Foods. Location: Access CVU, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, access@cvsdvt.org, cvsdvt.ce.eleyo.com. DANCE!: Numerous dance classes available! Try out East Coast Swing Dancing for Beginners; Beginners Irish Dance With Champion Dancer Fiadhnait Moser; Beginners Modern Dance; or Zumba With Dillon! Location: Access CVU, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. Info: 4827194, access@cvsdvt.org, cvsdvt. ce.eleyo.com.

HOLISTIC LIVING & GAMES:

Options include Bridge for Beginners: Club or Diamond Series; Bridge: Defense SeriesHearts; Gem and Crystal Workshop (online); Tarot Card Adventure: Part 1 (online); Chakra Workshop (online). Location: Access CVU, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, access@cvsdvt.org, cvsdvt. ce.eleyo.com. LANGUAGES & MUSIC : Harmonica for Adults; Ukulele for Adults; Guitar for Beginners; String Band; Basic Banjo; French 102 (online); French 104 (online); Spanish for Beginners, Part 1 & Part 2; Spanish Conversation-Advanced (online); Conversational Italian (online); German for Beginners. Location: Access CVU, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, access@ cvsdvt.org, cvsdvt.ce.eleyo.com. LIFE SKILLS: Dog Training: Next-Level Basics With Mary Tracy; Know Your Car Workshop, Girlington Garage; Home Repair DIY Series; Parent Information Class: Learning Disabilities; i-STRIKE Women & Self-Defense Workshop; CyberSecurity: Protect Your Personal Information; Writing for Children & Young Adults Workshop With Author Fiadhnait Moser. Location: Access CVU & online, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, access@cvsdvt.org, cvsdvt. ce.eleyo.com. MINDFUL MOVEMENT: Options include Happy Thursday Yoga Flow; Yoga Thursday With Ellen; Monday Asana Yoga With Heather; Kundalini Yoga: The Yoga of Radiance; Yang Tai Chi; Reiki First Degree With Amy; Intro to Mindfulness Meditation (online); Stress Less: Tools for Balanced Living. Location: Access CVU, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. Info: 482-7194, access@cvsdvt. org, cvsdvt.ce.eleyo.com.

art

DAVIS STUDIO ART CLASSES:

Discover your happy place in one of our weekly classes. Making art boosts emotional well-being and brings joy to your life, especially when you connect with other art enthusiasts. Select the ongoing program that’s right for you. Now enrolling youth and adults for classes in drawing, painting and fused glass. Location: Davis Studio, 916 Shelburne Rd., South Burlington. Info: 425-2700, davisstudiovt.com.

empowerment

FALL EQUINOX COLLECTIVE

CHANNELING: Take this opportunity to create alchemical magic and own our spiritual resilience and inherent power. Led by Kimia Maleki. Thu, Sep. 22, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $20 via PayPal, Zelle, Venmo or U.S. check. Location: Zoom. Info: 244-7909, projectalchemyhealing@gmail. com, projectalchemyhq.com.

HOW TO FIND INNER CALM IN TIMES OF DESTABILIZATION:

Learn how to find peace and calm by drawing on ancient wisdom and nature. Led by Kimia Maleki. Thu., Sep. 29, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $20 via PayPal, Zelle, Venmo or U.S. check. Location: Zoom. Info: 2447909, projectalchemyhealing@ gmail.com, jungiancenter.org.

generator

GENERATOR is a combination of artist studios, classroom, and business incubator at the intersection of art, science, and technology. We provide tools, expertise, education, and opportunity – to enable all members of our community to create, collaborate, and make their ideas a reality.

RUSH SEAT STOOL WORKSHOP:

This workshop will cover how to build a wooden stool as well as how to weave a rush seat. Participants will each build their own stool, covering joinery and other important details. They will then weave the seat out of rush, learning how to shape and fasten the material. Thu., Sep. 29 & Oct. 6, 6-8:30 p.m. Cost: $225 incl. materials. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: 540-0761, SILVER RING WORKSHOP: In this two-session, eight-hour workshop, students will create one or two silver ring bands. The processes covered include texturing, sizing, sawing, filing, sanding, forming, soldering, shaping and polishing. After this intensive, students will have the skills to begin making rings independently. No prior experience necessary. Oct. 8 & 9, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $200 incl. materials. Location: Generator, 40 Sears Ln., Burlington. Info: Generator, Sam Graulty, 5400761, education@generatorvt. com, generatorvt.com/classes events/#!event/2022/10/8/ silver-ring-workshop.

language

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE FALL

SESSION: Join us for online and in-person adult French classes this fall. Our 12-week session starts on Sep. 19 and offers classes for participants at all levels. Visit our website to read all about our offerings or contact us to learn more. Location: Zoom or Alliance Francaise, 43 King St., Burlington. Info: aflcr.org, Micheline Tremblay, education@ aflcr.org.

JAPANESE LANGUAGE CLASSES:

Konnichiwa! The Japan America Society of Vermont will offer four levels of interactive Japanese language Zoom classes this fall, starting the week of Oct. 3. Please join us for an introduction to speaking, listening, reading and writing Japanese, with an emphasis on the conversational patterns that occur in everyday life. Level 1: Mon. Level 2: Tue. Level 3: Thu. Level 4: Wed. Cost: $200/1.5-hour class for 10 weeks. Location: Zoom. Info: 825-8335, jasvlanguage@gmail.com, jasv.org/v2/language.

SPANISH CLASSES FOR ALL

AGES: Premier native-speaking Spanish professor Maigualida Rak is giving fun, interactive online lessons to improve comprehension and pronunciation and to achieve fluency. Audiovisual material is used. “I feel proud to say that my students have significantly improved their Spanish with my teaching approach.” —Maigualida Rak. Read reviews on Facebook at Spanishcoursesvt. Info: Spanish Courses VT, 881-0931, spanishtutor.vtfla@gmail.com, facebook. com/spanishonlinevt.

martial arts

AIKIDO: 25 FREE CLASSES!:

Celebrate our 25th anniversary and discover the dynamic, flowing martial art of aikido. Learn how to relax under pressure and how aikido cultivates core power, aerobic fitness and resiliency. Aikido techniques emphasize throws, pinning techniques and the growth of internal power. Visitors are always welcome to watch a class. Starting on Fri., Sep. 9, 6 p.m.; meets 5 days/ week. 25 free classes for new adult members. Membership rates incl. unlimited classes. Contact us for info about membership rates for adults, youth & families. Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St., Burlington, Info: Benjamin Pincus, 951-8900, bpincus@ burlingtonaikido.org, burlingtonaikido.org.

VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU:

We offer a legitimate Brazilian jiu-jitsu training program for men, women and children in a friendly, safe and positive environment. Julio Cesar “Foca” Fernandez Nunes; CBJJP and IBJJF seventh-degree Carlson Gracie Sr. Coral Belt-certified instructor; teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! A two-time world masters champion, fivetime Brazilian jiu-jitsu national champion, three-time Rio de Janeiro state champion and Gracie Challenge champion. Accept no limitations! 1st class is free. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 598-2839, julio@bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.

music

DJEMBE & TAIKO DRUMMING:

JOIN US!: New classes (outdoor mask optional/ masks indoors). Taiko Tue. and Wed.; Djembe Wed.; Kids & Parents Tue. and Wed. Conga classes by request! Schedule/register online. Location: Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3G, Burlington. Info: 999-4255, spaton55@gmail.com, burlingtontaiko.org.

tai chi

NEW BEGINNER TAI CHI CLASS:

We practice Cheng Man-ch’ing’s “simplified” 37-posture Yang-style form. The course will be taught by Patrick Cavanaugh, a longtime student and assistant to Wolfe Lowenthal; Wolfe is a direct student of Cheng Man-ch’ing and founder of Long River Tai Chi Circle. Opportunities for learning online also available! COVID-19 vaccination is required to attend in person. Masks are recommended. (Subject to change based on circumstance.) Starts Oct. 5, 9-10 a.m.; open registration until Oct. 26. Cost: $65/mo. Location: St. Anthony’s Church (Gym), 305 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Long River Tai Chi Circle, 490-6405, patrick@longrivertaichi.org, longrivertaichi.org.

psychology

JUNG BOOK STUDY GROUP: Join us for our new monthly Book Study Group. We begin our series featuring Man and His Symbols. Led by Cecile Leriche. Contact gibougarden@gmail.com to register. 3rd Sun., Sep. 18-Jan. 22, 1-3 p.m. Cost: $50 donation via PayPal or U.S. check. Location: Zoom. Info: Sue Mehrtens, 2447909, gibougarden@gmail.com, jungiancenter.org.

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