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author. Apr. 24, May 1, 8, 15, 7-9 p.m. Cost: $60/person. Location: Jungian Center for the Spiritual Sciences, 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. Info: Sue, 244-7909.
garden bed. Location: Ethan Allen Homestead & the Tommy ° ompson Community Garden, Burlington. Info: 861-4769, libby@vcgn.org, vcgn.org.
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fi tness FIRST STRIDES VERMONT: Women’s Beginner Walking or Running Workshop. ˜ is fun, easy 12-week program will help you comfortably progress from the couch to walking or running at a pace that’s right for you. Now entering its 11th year. Has helped over 500 women fi nd fi tness and self-confi dence they never imagined possible. Surprise yourself! Wed., 5:45-6:45 p.m., Apr. 30-Jul. 16. Cost: $45/12-week program. Cost listed is for online preregistration (by Apr. 23). Day of registration is $50. Location: Community Park, Williston, behind Williston Central School, 195 Central School Dr., Williston. Info: First Strides Vermont, Kasie, 238-0820, info@fi rststridesvermont.com, fi rststridesvermont. com.
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gardening EDIBLE LANDSCAPING: Rediscover the way you look at growing food in your yard. Join Meghan Giroux from Vermont Edible Landscapes and learn the basic principles of edible landscaping. Includes site analysis and design, making use of small spaces and plant palettes that include medicinal herbs, perennial vegetables, nuts, fruits and berries. Apr. 12, 9:30-11 a.m. Cost: $10/person. Location: Gardener’s Supply, 128 Intervale Rd., Burlington. Info: 660-35054, gardenerssupplystore.com. LEARN HOW TO GROW YOUR OWN FOOD AT THE COMMUNITY TEACHING GARDEN: Learn how to plant, grow, harvest and preserve the harvest from your own plot and shared garden space in a 22-week, hands-on course for beginner organic vegetable gardeners. ˜ e course fee includes 44 class sessions, use of individual and common garden space, seeds, plants, water, supplies, tools, a copy of ˜ e Vegetable Gardener’s Bible, by Edward C. Smith, and all the delicious fresh produce participants can grow and eat. Register now! Deadline: April 18. Early May to late Sep. Cost: $300/ full garden bed; $250/shared
STOP-MOTION ANIMATION WORKSHOP: Learn the basics of creating animated movement using stop-motion video. Explore innovative animated shorts and the history of animation before creating your own paper-cut characters and fi lming a simple animated sequence. Gain practical experience to set up your own D.I.Y. experiments at home. All materials included. Instructor: Leif Goldberg. Apr. 26, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $65/ members; $90/nonmembers. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 2538358, education@helenday.com, helenday.com. RUSTIC FURNITURE PROJECT: Learn basic woodworking skills using handsaws, electric drills and sanders. Workshop covers sustainable harvesting, stock selection, design, layout, joinery and fi nishing. Complete a 4-peg wall rack, single-peg coat rack, towel bar or wall lamp. All materials included. Instructor: Greg Speer. Apr. 30, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $80/members; $105/nonmembers. Location: 56 Turner Mill Ln., Stowe. Info: 253-8358, education@helenday.com, helenday.com. BASKETMAKING WORKSHOPS: THE MARKET BASKET: Weave your very own market basket. ˜ is basket is sturdy and practical for all kinds of chores and projects: gardening, trips to the lake or a run to the farmers’ market. Participants will learn about reed, variations of weaving, and staining. All weaving materials are included. Instructor: Maura J. Clancy. May 3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $90/members; $115/nonmembers. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 253-8358, education@ helenday.com, helenday.com. AWAKEN YOUR CREATIVITY:Are you ready to move into action on a creative project but are feeling overwhelmed, blocked or unsure? In this interactive class, you will shift yourself to greater clarity and productivity
by learning how to overcome common obstacles impacting your creative process and work. All materials included. Instructor: Marianne Mullen. Weekly on Fridays, May 2-May 30, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $95/ members; $120/nonmembers. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 2538358, education@helenday.com, helenday.com.
herbs HERBS FROM THE GROUND UP: With Larken Bunce and Joann Darling. Grow your own apothecary! Join an intimate group of plant enthusiasts for a season in the garden. Learn everything from soil amendment, garden design and seed-starting to harvesting, drying, medicinemaking, and seed-saving. Develop deep relationships with medicinal plants and understand how to use them in your daily life. Every Mon., 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., May 5-Oct. 13. Cost: $900/person; $100 deposit; preregistration required. Location: Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 252 Main St., Montpelier. Info: Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 224-7100, info@ vtherbcenter.org, vtherbcenter. org. WISDOM OF THE HERBS SCHOOL: Currently interviewing applicants for Wisdom of the Herbs 2014 Certifi cation 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 fi rst 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. Info: 456-8122, annie@wisdomoftheherbsschool. com, wisdomoftheherbsschool. com.
kids APRIL VACATION CAMP!: African Art, Drumming & French! A creative and educational adventure. Learn about the rich continent of Africa, play drums, listen to and create music, learn French w games and song, make beautiful art projects in a real working studio. Projects include print making, painting, mask creation and more! Allons-y! Apr. 21-25, 8:30
a.m.-2:30 p.m., aftercare avail. $300/wk. or $75/day. Location: wingspan Studio, Burlington. Info: 233-7676, maggiestandley@gmail.com, wingspanpaintingstudio.com. SPRING DANCE CLASSES; AGES 4-6: Does your child love to dance? Our spring sessions of WeBop Hip Hop/Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet/ Creative Movement for ages 4-6 begin in April. Your child will bop, hop, spin and leap in these active, fun classes that promote individual expression with basic ballet or hip-hop moves taught throughout. Ballet: Mon., 3:053:45 p.m.; Hip Hop: Tue., 3:15-4 p.m.; Apr. 7-Jun. 10. Cost: $110/9week class. Location: South End Studio, 696 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 540-0044, southendstudiovt.com.
YOGA FOR AGES 13-15: Teens get a chance to unplug, breathe and stretch in this lighthearted, authentic yoga class. Basic postures with a strong emphasis on proper alignment are taught along with breathing and basic meditation techniques. We keep it fun and current by playing great music during class. Taught by Sabrina Gibson. ° u., 4:305:30 p.m., Apr. 3-May 29. Cost: $96/8-week class. Location: South End Studio, 696 Pine St., Burlington. Info: 540-0044, southendstudiovt.com.
language LEARN SPANISH & OPEN NEW DOORS: Connect with a new world. We provide high-quality affordable instruction in the Spanish language for adults, students and children. Travelers’ lesson package. Our eighth year. Personal instruction from a native speaker. Small classes, private lessons and online instruction. See our website for complete information or contact us for details. Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Center. Info: 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail.com, spanishwaterburycenter.com.
martial arts AIKIDO: ˜ is circular, fl owing Japanese martial art is a great method to get in shape, develop core power and reduce stress. Classes for adults, children and beginners 7 days a week. Visitors are always welcome. Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St. (across from Conant Metal & Light), Burlington. Info: 951-8900, burlingtonaikido.org. AIKIDO CLASSES: Aikido trains body and spirit, promoting fl exibility and strong center within fl owing movement, martial sensibility with compassionate presence, respect for others, and confi dence in oneself.Location: Vermont Aikido, 274 N. Winooski Ave. (2nd fl oor), Burlington. Info: Vermont Aikido, 862-9785, vermontaikido.org. VERMONT BRAZILIAN JIUJITSU: Classes for men, women and children. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu enhances strength, fl exibility, balance, coordination and cardio-respiratory fi tness. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu training builds and helps to instill courage and selfconfi dence. 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 certifi ed 6th Degree Black Belt, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor under Carlson Gracie Sr., teach- ing in Vermont, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! A 5-time Brazilian JiuJitsu National Featherweight Champion and 3-time Rio de Janeiro State Champion, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Mon.-Fri., 6-9 p.m., & Sat., 10 a.m. 1st class is free. Location: Vermont Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 55 Leroy Rd., Williston. Info: 660-4072, julio@bjjusa. com, vermontbjj.com.
meditation LEARN TO MEDITATE: ˜ rough 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. ˜ e Burlington Shambhala Center offers meditation as a path to discovering gentleness and wisdom. Shambhala Cafe (meditation and discussions) meets the fi rst Saturday of each month, 9 a.m.-noon. An open house (intro to the center, short dharma talk and socializing) is held on the third Friday of each month, 7-9 p.m. Instruction: Sun. mornings, 9 a.m.-noon, or by appt. Sessions: Tue. & ° u., noon-1 p.m., & Mon.-° u., 6-7 p.m. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 658-6795, burlingtonshambhalactr.org.
MEDITATION RETREAT IN VERMONT: Insight Meditation. A silent weekend in the Buddhist tradition at a secluded retreat in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom featuring small group, comfortable accommodations, gourmet vegetarian food, stunning nature, simple instructions, supportive and inspirational talks, calming and focusing your mind for contentment and stress relief. May 9-11: Fri, 6 p.m.-Sun., 3 p.m. Cost: $300/person, incl. room, board & tuition. Location: Sky Meadow Retreat, 63 Winchester Rd., Stannard. Info: Sky Meadow Retreat, Miles Sherts, 533-2505, offi ce@skymeadowretreat.com, skymeadowretreat.com.
qi gong TRADITIONAL CHINESE QI GONG: Qi gong is an internal system of exercise that integrates movement, breath, and qi or internal energy to promote health and longevity. A form of gentle, relaxing exercise, qi gong strengthens joints, muscles, tendons, and bones, increases fl exibility, stimulates the circulation of energy in our body, and enhances mental clarity. May 2-6. Cost: $770/person. Location: Karme Choling, 369 Patneaude La., Barnet. Info: 633-2384, registration@karmecholing.org, karmecholing.org.
tai chi SNAKE-STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN: ˜ e Yang Snake Style is a dynamic tai chi method that mobilizes the spine while stretching and strengthening the core body muscles. Practicing this ancient martial art increases strength, fl exibility, vitality, peace of mind and martial skill. Beginner classes Sat. mornings & Wed. evenings. Call to view a class. Location: Bao Tak Fai Tai Chi Institute, 100 Church St., Burlington. Info: 864-7902, ipfamilytaichi.org. YANG-STYLE TAI CHI: ˜ e slow movements of tai chi help reduce blood pressure and increase balance and concentration. Come breathe with us and experience the joy of movement while increasing your ability