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agriculture TASTINGS WITH JASPER HILL: Come join us each Monday in July as we explore the world of fine cheese. Each tasting event serves as a guide for everyday cheese enjoyment, or for enthusiasts looking to build evaluation skills. Tastings include beverage pairings with locally made bread and accoutrements. Every Mon. in Jul., 5:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $55/2-hour class w/ cheese & beverage pairings. Location: Lakeview Inn, 295 Breezy Ave., Greensboro. Info: the Cellars at Jasper Hill, Molly Browne, 5332566 x103, molly@jasperhillfarm. com, jasperhillfarm.com.
burlington city arts
Call 865-7166 for info or register online at burlingtoncityarts.org. Teacher bios are also available online.
PHOTOGRAPHING THE NIGHT SKY: Learn techniques needed for astrophotography. In this hands-on class, learn camera skills and editing techniques used to create amazing nighttime photography. Creating light paintings, capturing star trails and beautiful photos of the Milky Way will be the goals for the class. See stars in a whole new way! Aug. 5 & 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 9, 8-11 p.m. Cost: $105/ person; $94.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington. NON-TOXIC ETCHING: Join us for this weekend class with local printer Gregg Blasdel, and learn the basics of ImagOn film, a user-friendly, non-toxic etching process that reproduces a wide range of graphic techniques, from line drawing to photographic images. Includes all basic supplies; additional charges may apply for paper depending on projects. Aug. 9-10, 2-4 p.m. Cost: $70/person; $63/BCA members. Location: BCA Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington.
dance
LEARN TO DANCE W/ A PARTNER!: Come alone or come with friends, but come out and learn to dance! Beginning classes repeat each month, but intermediate classes vary from month to month. As with all of our programs, everyone is encouraged to attend, and no partner is necessary. Private lessons also available. Cost: $50/4week class. Location: Champlain Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. Info: First Step Dance, 598-6757, kevin@firststepdance.com, firststepdance.com.
healing arts REIKI II: Learn three ancient, highly effective symbols that support healing in all areas of life, for yourself and others. Class provides precise instruction for application of these symbols as well as ample time for hands-on practice in integrating the symbols into Reiki sessions. Reiki I and preregistration required. Fri., Aug. 1, 7-9 p.m., & Sat., Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Cost: $150/10-hour class. Location: JourneyWorks, 1205 North Ave., Burlington. Info: JourneyWorks, Jennie Kristel, 860-6203, jkristel61@hotmail.com, journeyworksvt.com.
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TRAVEL PHOTO 2-DAY WORKSHOP: Hone your photo skills in this travel photo workshop with professional photographer and Stowe native Paul Rogers. Friday evening, class reviews digital camera basics and learns about photographing landscapes and culture. On Saturday, the class will visit several favorite spots in the beautiful Stowe area, preparing for future photographic explorations. Aug. 1, 6-9 p.m. & Aug. 2, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $110/members; $135 nonmembers. Location: Helen Day Art Center, Stowe. Info: 253-8358, education@ helenday.com.
herbs THERAPEUTIC MARIJUANA PROGRAM: Do I qualify for a VT State Therapeutic Registry card? Classes are not sponsored or authorized by the Vermont Marijuana Registry or the State of Vermont or any state regulatory agency. The organizers are solely responsible for the information presented. Sat., Jul. 12 & 26, noon-1 p.m., followed by Q&A. Location: Peace and Justice Center meeting room, 60 Lake
Street, 1C, Burlington waterfront next to the Skinny Pancake, Burlington. Info: Herbal Education Center, Larry Phillips, 879-6219, lphilvt@gmail.com, vermontcompassioncenters.net. WISDOM OF THE HERBS SCHOOL: Currently interviewing applicants for Wisdom of the Herbs 2014 Certification Program, 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. Hands-on 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.
language LEARN SPANISH & OPEN NEW DOORS: Connect with a new world. We provide high quality LANGUAGE
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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
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: $10/1-hr. class. Location: North End Studios, 294 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: Tyler Crandall, 5989204, crandalltyler@hotmail. com, dsantosvt.com.
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SUMMER CAMP: ARTVENTURE: BCA and Burlington Parks & Recreation present Artventure!
SUMMER CAMP: DIGITAL FILMMAKING: This camp will explore the basics of digital filmmaking, videography, sound mixing and more! Students will shoot footage in Burlington and will make short projects with professional filmmaker Michael Fisher. Video camera provided. Offered in partnership with VCAM. Check online for a full listing of all our camps. Scholarships available. Ages 12-14. Aug. 11-15, 8:30 a.m.-3:30
PHOTO: PRINTING BOTANICALS WITH CYANOTYPE: Learn the historic cyanotype photographic process and print beautiful, rich blue botanical images in this fun, hands-on class. Students will print on fabric and various papers and will expose their prints outside in the sunshine. Paper, fabric, chemicals and botanicals will be included, but students are encouraged to bring materials. Instructor: Dan Lovell. Jul. 26, 1-5 p.m. Cost: $65/person; $58.50/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, 135 Church St., Burlington.
in any time and prepare for an enjoyable workout. Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 598-1077, info@salsalina. com.
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FILMMAKING ART INSTITUTE: Explore digital filmmaking and create a project with a team of fellow student filmmakers and teacher Michael Fisher, a professional filmmaker. Explore camera techniques, scripting, sound mixing, editing and more. All equipment provided. Experience in filmmaking is not required. Offered in partnership with VCAM. Ages 15-18. Jul. 21-25, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cost: $350/ person; $315/BCA members. Location: BCA Center, Digital Media Lab, Burlington.
SUMMER CAMP: CAMP TADPOLE: Join us for weeklong morning camps in the BCA Clay Studios! Each week explore camp themes: drawing, painting, crafts, clay, collage, and much more. Each camp has two instructors and an assistant with a max of 10 students. Check online for a full listing of all our camps. Scholarships available. Ages 3-5. Jun.-Aug., 8:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $175/person; $157.50/ BCA members. Location: BCA Clay & Print Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington.
p.m. Cost: $350/person; $315/ BCA members. Location: BCA Center, Digital Media Lab, Burlington.
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CLAY: SILKSCREEN SLIP TRANSFERS: Explore the possibilities of surface decoration using slip transfers on thrown and slab-built forms. Learn basic silkscreening techniques, as well as printing and applying silkscreened slip transfers. Includes over 30 hours per week of open studio time, tools and equipment, glazes, firing and a 25-pound bag of clay. Sun., Jul. 20 & 27 & Aug. 3, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Cost: $90/person; $81/BCA members. Location: BCA Clay Studio, 250 Main St., Burlington.
Spend the morning in BCA’s art studios exploring painting, printmaking, craft and the pottery wheel. In the afternoon, join Parks & Rec for fun activities and field trips including swimming at North Beach, bowling, berry picking and more. Daily hot lunch included. Ages 6-11. Weeks of Jul. 21 & 28 & Aug. 4 & 11, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $350/person; $315/ BCA members. Location: BCA’s Clay & Print Studio (morning) & Edmunds Elementary School (afternoon), plus field trips, Burlington.