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Control, Twitter, CS Sampler, Google Sketchup, MS Word Basics and More, Smartphone Use, MS Excel Basics, Excel Up: The Next Steps, Excel Data Analysis, Website Design Fundamentals, Dreamweaver: Web Essentials, personalized lessons. Low cost, hands-on, excellent instructors, limited class size, guaranteed. Materials included with few exceptions. Full descriptions available online. Senior discount. Ten minutes from Exit 12. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. 482-7194, cvuweb. cvuhs.org/access/.
craft ACCESS CRAFT CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: 200 offerings for all ages. Pottery, Bowl Turning, Woodworking, Machining, Basket Weaving, Rug Hooking, Wool Dyeing, Wood Carving, 3 Bag Sewing, Pillows, Needle Felting, Quilting, Cake Decorating, Knitting Clinic, Paint on Glass, Perennial Gardens, Corsage & Boutonniere. Full descriptions available online. Senior discount. Ten minutes from Exit 12. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. 482-7194, cvuweb.cvuhs.org/access/.
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dance B-Tru Dance w/ Danielle Vardakas Duszko: B-Tru is focused on hip-hop, funkstyles (poppin’, locking, waaking), breakin’, dance hall, belly dance and lyrical dance. Danielle Vardakas Duszko has trained with originators in these styles, performed and battled throughout the world. Classes and camps ages 4-adult. She is holding a Hip-Hop Yoga Dance 200-hour teacher training this fall/winter. Kids after school & Saturday classes. Showcase at the end of May. February & spring break camps ages 4-13 also avail. $50/mo. Ask about family discounts. Location: Honest Yoga Center, 150 Dorset St., Blue Mall, next to Sport Shoe Center, S. Burlington. 497-0136, honestyogastudio@ gmail.com, honestyogacenter. com. Beginner Swing-Dance Lessons: Learn the basics of six-count (East Coast) swing dancing and get some great exercise with Vermont’s premier swing-dance teacher, Terry Bouricius. No partner necessary, but bring shoes that won’t track in snow or dirt. 4 Wed.: Jan. 22-Feb. 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $40/4-week series. Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Vermont Swings, Terry Bouricius, 864-8382, terryb@burlingtontelecom.net, vermontswings.com. Dance Studio Salsalina: Salsa classes, nightclub-style, on-one and on-two, group and private, four levels. Beginner walk-in classes, Wednesdays, 6 p.m. $13/person for one-hour
class. No dance experience, partner or preregistration required, just the desire to have fun! Drop in any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout! Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Victoria, 598-1077, info@salsalina.com. Dsantos VT Salsa: Experience the fun and excitement of Burlington’s eclectic dance community by learning salsa. Trained by world-famous dancer Manuel Dos Santos, we teach you how to dance to the music and how to have a great time on the dance floor! There is no better time to start than now! Mon. evenings: beginner class, 7-8 p.m. intermediate, 8:15-9:15 p.m. Cost: $10/1hr. class. Location: North End Studios, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Tyler Crandall, 5989204, crandalltyler@hotmail. com, dsantosvt.com. Healing Dance for Women: This class uses dance and other movement techniques to promote mind-body integration and deeper embodiment. We will explore the interplay of thought, feeling, sensation and action, movement as metaphor for inner experiences, and will develop comfort with self-expression through the body. Ideal for women recovering from depression, trauma and addictions. Previous dance experience is not necessary to participate. 8 Wednesdays starting January 15, 4-5:15 p.m. Cost: $150/8-week session. Location: Turnstone Associates in Psychotherapy & Expressive Arts Therapy, 1 Mill St., Suite 312, Burlington. Luanne Sberna, 863-9775-2, luannesberna@aol.com.
drumming Taiko, Djembe & Congas!: Taiko drumming in Burlington! Tuesday Taiko Adult Classes begin Jan. 28, 5:30-6:30 p.m., $72/6 weeks. Kids Classes begin on the same dates, 4:30-5:20 p.m. $60/6 weeks. Djembe classes start Jan. 17, 6 p.m., $60/4 weeks, $18/class. Montpelier Djembe classes start Jan. 2, 7:30-8:30 p.m., $54/3 weeks! Location: Burlington Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., Suite 3-G, Burlington; Lane Shops Community Room, 13 N. Franklin St., Montpelier. Stuart Paton, 999-4255, spaton55@gmail.com, burlingtontaiko.org.
empowerment ACCESS CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: 200 offerings for all ages. Beekeeping, Creative Writing, Memoir Writing, 10 Amazing Journeys with Chris O’Donnell, Solar Energy 101, VT Architecture, Bridge (2 levels), Cribbage, Career Plan, EFT, Health Topics, Mind-Body Connection, Suburban Homesteading 101, Motorcycle Awareness, Shoulder Massage, Bird Watching, Cat Behavior, Wildlife Rehab, Reiki, Aromatherapy, Body Lotions, Herbal Facial, Tree Pruning. Full descriptions available online. Senior discount. Ten minutes
from Exit 12. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. 482-7194, cvuweb.cvuhs.org/ access/. Introductory Workshop to SoulCollage: Discover your inner creative self and nourish your soul in this hands-on workshop. No artistic skills required. Facilitated by Joan Palmer, owner of Moving for Well Being. Jan. 11, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: $45/person. Location: 55 Clover La., Waterbury. Joan, 578-9825. Transitions: Solstice/ Equinox: Winter solstice marks the turning point from darkness to light. The dying time is over. Our attentions turn toward new growth. This eight-week series ignites our creative selves through visual art, movement, sound, writing and speaking. Let’s make art and mobilize our resources to move forward into new experiences. Great holiday gift. No experience necessary. Thu., 6:30-9 p.m., Jan. 9-Mar. 13 (no class Jan. 30 and Feb. 27). Cost: $195/8-wk. series (all materials incl.). Location: Expressive Arts Burlington/Studio 266, 266 South Champlain St., Burlington. Topaz Weis, 343-8172, topazweis@gmx.net. Visioneering: Learn a scientifically based technology to harness the power of vision that allows you to create the future out of the future and move your life ahead. Led by Dr. Sue Mehrtens, teacher and author. Jan. 8 & 29, Feb.19 & Mar. 12, 7-9 p.m.; snow day Mar. 19. Cost: $60/person. Location: 55 Clover La., Waterbury. Sue, 244-7909.
gardening MASTER GARDENER 2014 COURSE: Learn the keys to a healthy and sustainable home landscape as University of Vermont faculty and experts focus on gardening in Vermont. This noncredit course covers a wide variety of horticultural topics: fruit and vegetable production, flower gardening, botany basics, plant pests, soil fertility, disease management, healthy lawns, invasive plant control, introduction to home landscaping and more! Weekly on Tue., Feb. 4-Apr. 29, 6:15-9 p.m. $395/ person includes Sustainable Gardening book. Noncredit course. Location: Various locations, Bennington, Brattleboro, Johnson, Lyndon, Montpelier, Middlebury, Newport, Randolph Ctr., Rutland, Springfield, St. Albans, White River Jct., Williston. 656-9562, master. gardener@uvm.edu, uvm.edu/ mastergardener. Stone wall workshop: Our introductory stone wall workshops for homeowners and tradespeople promote the beauty and integrity of stone. The one-day, hands-on workshop focuses on the basic techniques for creating dry-laid walls with a special emphasis on stone native to Vermont. Workshops are held inside warm greenhouses in Hinesburg. Space limited. Jan. 11, Feb. 8, Mar. 8, Mar. 22, 8:30
a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: $100/1-day workshop. Location: Red Wagon Plants, 2408 Shelburne Falls Rd., Hinesburg. Queen City Soil & Stone, Charley MacMartin, 318-2411, macmartin@igc.org, queencitysoilandstone.com.
healing arts For Energy Work Professionals: Learn a powerful, hands-on technique to treat clients’ chakras, meridians, central channel, aura. It is also diagnostic, revealing where further healing is needed. If you can perceive energies, you can use this technique to treat a wide variety of needs. Nonprofessionals with expertise are also welcome. Four-and-a-half-hour class with optional follow-up. Sat., Jan. 18 or Sun., Jan. 19. Love offering (you determine your payment). Location: Inside Out Body Therapy & SomaWork, 528 Essex Rd. & 50 Court St., Williston & Middlebury. Barbara Clearbridge, 324-9149, clearbridge@feelingmuchbetter.org, feelingmuchbetter.org.
herbs Wisdom of the Herbs School: Currently interviewing applicants for Wisdom of the Herbs 2014 Certification Program, Apr. 26-27, May 24-25, Jun. 28-29, Jul. 26-27, Aug. 23-24, Sep. 27-28, Oct. 25-26 and Nov. 8-9, 2014. Learn to identify wild herbaceous plants and shrubs over three seasons. Prepare local wild edibles and herbal home remedies. Practice homesteading and primitive skills, food as first medicine, and skillful use of intentionality. Experience profound connection and play with Nature. Handson curriculum includes herb walks, skill-building, sustainable harvesting and communion with the spirits of the plants. Tuition $1750; payment plan $187.50 each month. VSAC nondegree grants available to qualifying applicants; apply early. Annie McCleary, director. Location: Wisdom of the Herbs School, Woodbury. 456-8122, annie@ wisdomoftheherbsschool.com, wisdomoftheherbsschool.com.
language ACCESS LANGUAGE CLASSES IN HINESBURG AT CVU HIGH SCHOOL: 200 offerings for all ages. French (4 levels), Kids French, Beginning Spanish (2 levels), Intermediate Spanish (3 levels), Immersion Spanish, Kids Spanish, Italian for Travelers (3 levels), Beginning Mandarin (2 levels), German 1, Ancient Greek! Low cost, hands-on, limited class size, guaranteed. Materials included with few exceptions. Full descriptions available online. Senior discount. Ten minutes from Exit 12. Location: CVU High School, 369 CVU Rd., Hinesburg. 482-7194, cvuweb.cvuhs.org/ access/.
Alliance FranÇaise Winter Warm-Up!: Six-week French classes at our Colchester and Montpelier locations. Designed to refresh, review and firm up your skills, readying you for your next full-term class. Just $135 per course starting January 16 (Montpelier) and January 18 and during the following week (Colchester). Descriptions and sign-up at aflcr.org. Placement or other questions? Contact Micheline. Cost: $135. Location: Alliance FranÇaise Center, see website for addresses. 881-8826, http://aflcr.org.
Exit 15. Location: Combat Fitness Mixed Martial Arts Academy, 276 E Allen St., Hillside Park, Winooski. Vincent Guy, 6555425, vteguy@yahoo.com, combatfitnessmma.com.
SPANISH CLASSES BEGINNING SOON: Sign up now for smallgroup Spanish classes. Our seventh year. Learn from a native speaker via small classes, individual instruction or student tutoring. You’ll always be participating and speaking. Lesson packages for travelers. Also lessons for young children; they love it! See our website or contact us for details. Beginning week of Jan. 6 for 10 weeks. Cost: $225/10 classes of 90+ minutes each. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center. 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail.com, spanishwaterburycenter.com.
VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU: Classes for men, women and children. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enhances strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and cardio-respiratory fitness. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training builds and helps to instill courage and selfconfidence. We offer a legitimate Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu martial arts program in a friendly, safe and positive environment. Accept no imitations. Learn from one of the world’s best, Julio “Foca” Fernandez, CBJJ and IBJJF certified 6th Degree Black Belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr., teaching in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! A 5-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu National Featherweight Champion and 3-time Rio de Janeiro State Champion. Mon.-Fri., 6-9 p.m., & Sat., 10 a.m. 1st class is free. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. 660-4072, julio@bjjusa.com, vermontbjj.com.
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Aikido: This circular, flowing Japanese martial art is a great method to get in shape, develop core power and reduce stress. Classes are taught by Benjamin Pincus Sensei, Vermont’s senior and only fully certified Aikido teacher. Visitors are always welcome. Visit our new website at burlingtonaikido.org. Adult introductory classes begin on Jan. 7, 5:30 p.m.; children ages 7-12, 4 p.m.; ages 5-6 kids classes begin Jan. 2, 4 p.m. Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St. (across from Conant Metal & Light), Burlington. 951-8900.
Contentment in Everyday Life: Introductory meditation course. Trains us to develop gentleness, precision, appreciation and steadiness. Practicing these qualities leads to contentment, which helps us extend our mindfulness practice into everyday awake action. Course includes meditation instruction and practice, talks on the Shambhala teachings, group discussions. Tue., 7-9 p.m., Jan. 7-28 (+ Sat., Jan. 25, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m.). Cost: $120/person. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 South Winooski Ave., Burlington. Melinda Haselton, 881-2775, melindahaselton@ gmail.com.
Aikido Classes: Aikido trains body and spirit, promoting flexibility and a strong center within flowing movement, martial sensibility with compassionate presence, respect for others, and confidence in oneself. Location: Vermont Aikido, 274 N. Winooski Ave. (2nd floor), Burlington. 8629785, vermontaikido.org. Aikido in Balance: Learn how to manifest balance internally and externally. Move with grace and precision. Begin the study of observing your own mind. :) Tue. & Thu., 7-9 p.m. Cost: $10/class, $65 for monthly membership. Location: Tao Motion Studio, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Aikido in Balance, tyler crandall, 5989204, tyler@aikidoinbalance. com, aikidoinbalance.com. Combat Fitness Martial Arts: Combat Fitness Mixed Martial Arts Academy featuring Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, boxing, Muay Thai kickboxing, judo, MMA, and strength and conditioning classes for beginners through advanced. Men, women and youth programs. Private lessons and gift certificates available. Try your first class for free! All certified and caring instructors.
Introduction to Zen: This workshop is conducted by an ordained Zen Buddhist teacher and focuses on the theory and meditation practices of Zen Buddhism. Preregistration required. Call for more info or register online. Sat., Jan. 25, 9 a.m.-1:15 p.m. (Please arrive at 8:45 a.m.). Cost: $30/half-day workshop; limited-time price. Location: Vermont Zen Center, 480 Thomas Rd., Shelburne. 985-9746, ecross@crosscontext. net, vermontzen.org. Learn to Meditate: Through the practice of sitting still and following your breath as it goes out and dissolves, you are connecting with your heart. By simply letting yourself be, as you are, you develop genuine sympathy toward yourself. The Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom. Meditation instruction avail. Sun. mornings, 9 a.m.noon, or by appt. Meditation sessions on Tue. & Thu., noon-1 p.m. and Mon.-Thu., 6-7 p.m.