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architecture MASTER GARDENER 2013 COURSE: Feb. 5-Apr. 30, 6:15-9 p.m., Weekly on Tue. Cost: $395 /person. Incl. sustainable-gardening book. Late fee after Jan. 18. Noncredit course. Location: Bennington, Brattleboro, Johnson, Lyndon, Montpelier, Middlebury, Newport, Randolph Ctr., Rutland, Springfield, St. Albans, White River Jct., Williston. Info: 6569562, master.gardener@uvm. edu, uvm.edu/mastergardener. 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!
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coaching REPURPOSE YOUR LIFE, TRANSFORM LIMITING BELIEFS & CREATE POWERFUL GOALS FOR 2013!: Sat., Dec. 8 & 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $69/special 2012 rate. $199 value. Register early to ensure your seat at the table. Location: Hawks Meadow Apartments, 17 Charmichael St., Essex Jct. Info: 857-5641, jim@ worklifepurpose.com. For more than 20 years Jim Koehneke, MA, career and life coach, has guided individuals to transform their lives. In this workshop you will discover insights, assess lessons learned, uncover and transform limiting beliefs, reconnect with your authentic self and learn ways to successfully manifest the outcomes you really want.
dance DANCE STUDIO SALSALINA: Location: 266 Pine St., Burlington. Info: Victoria, 5981077, info@salsalina.com. 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!
DSANTOS VT SALSA: Mon. evenings: beginner class 7-8 p.m., intermediate 8:15-9:15 p.m. Cost: $10 /1-hr. class. Location: Movement Studio, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: Tyler Crandall, 598-9204, crandalltyler@hotmail.com, dsantosvt. com. 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!
fitness NIA: Tues./Thurs./Sat. 8:30 a.m. Cost: $13 /1-hour class. Location: South End Studio, 696 Pine St, Burlington. Info: Rebecca Boedges, 922-2400, rboedges@ hotmail.com, rebeccaboedges. com. Mind/body fitness that will change your life! Joyful movement for the body and soul. Fusion fitness that incorporates dance, martial arts and the healing arts with a focus on joy. Love your body, love your life! Join me.
class for infants and toddlers. Nurturing teaching artists, imaginative journeys and social/ emotional growth for everyone, plus serious skill development for aspiring performers!
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STONE WALL WORKSHOP: All workshops Sat. 8:30 a.m.3:30 p.m. Jan. through Mar. Cost: $100 /1-day workshop. Location: Red Wagon Plants, 2408 Shelburne Falls Road, Hinesburg. Info: Queen City Soil & Stone, Charley MacMartin MacMartin, 318-2411, macmartin@igc.org, queencitysoilandstone.com. Our introductory workshops for homeowners and tradespeople promote the beauty and integrity of stone. The 1-day workshop covers the 652-4548 basic techniques for creating flynnarts@flynncenter.org dry-laid walls using stone native LEARN TO DANCE W/ A to Vermont. Workshops are PARTNER!: Cost: $50 /4-wk. 1x1-FlynnPerfArts093009.indd 1 9/28/09 3:32:51 PM held in warm greenhouses in class. Location: Champlain Hinesburg. Space is limited; gift Club, 20 Crowley St., Burlington. certificates available. Lessons also avail. in St. Albans. Info: First Step Dance, 598-6757, DANCE CLASSES: Classes start kevin@firststepdance.com, in Jan. Location: Flynn Center FirstStepDance.com. Come for the Performing Arts, 153 WILDERNESS FIRST alone, or come with friends, but Main St., Burlington. Info: 652RESPONDER: Apr. 6-Apr. 14, 8-5 come out and learn to dance! 4500, flynnarts.org. Classes for a.m. daily. Cost: $865 /$250 Beginning classes repeat each teens and adults. Modern, jazz deposit; tuition includes texts month, but intermediate classes (Afro-modern, cabaret and varied & instruction materials. Only 21 vary from month to month. As styles), hip-hop (reggae fusion & slots; register now. Location: with all of our programs, everySassy Ladies’ class), tap, ballet Vermont Center for Integrative one is encouraged to attend, and (including pointe), and repertory, Herbalism, 250 Main Street, no partner is necessary. composition and performance. Suite 302, Montpelier. Info: Drop-ins possible only if classes Vermont Center for Integrative do not fill, and many popular Herbalism, 224-7100, info@ classes fill quickly, so register vtherbcenter.org, vtherbcenter. ASAP! TAIKO, DJEMBE, CONGAS & org. Taught by Peter Muckerman, BATA!: Location: Burlington ADULT ACTING, STANDUP WEMT. This 76-hour course Taiko Space, 208 Flynn Ave., COMEDY, JAZZ MUSIC, & VOICE offers nationally recognized suite 3-G, Burlington. Info: LESSONS: Classes start in Jan. Wilderness First Responder and Stuart Paton, 999-4255, Location: Flynn Center for the adult CPR certificates. It trains spaton55@gmail.com. Call for Performing Arts, 153 Main St., “everyday people” to be medics Thursday 9:30 a.m. conga class Burlington. Info: 652-4500, flywhen the need arises√¢??to enlocation. Friday 5 p.m. conga and nnarts.org. Build skills and find a gage emergencies with compe6 p.m. djembe classes are walkcreative release in a supportive tence, courage and confidence, in classes for $15/class. Drums environment led by professional whether at home, work or in the are provided. Call to schedule teaching artists. Discover your wilderness. your own classes! inner spark and potential!
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empowerment OPEN HEART WORKSHOP: Dec. 7-9. Fri., 7-10 p.m. Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $150 /3 days. Location: 55 Clover Lane, Waterbury. Info: 244-7909. Learn new communication skills and ways to deal with conflict in this experiential workshop that offers deeper self-confidence, greater authenticity, and a stronger sense of connection with others and the world. Led by Jeanne White Eagle, teacher, author and peace activist.
AUDITIONS FOR ADULT CABARET PROGRAM AND TEEN SHOW CHOIR: Jan. 5, This is a summary of the repeat configuration. Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 6524500, flynnarts.org. Adults work on honest delivery of meaningful material while rehearsing toward performance of an original cabaret. Teens develop “triple threat” skills in acting, singing and dancing as a dynamic ensemble. Both groups perform in FlynnSpace in May. Audition info online. KIDS AND TEENS CLASSES: Location: Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main St., Burlington. Info: 652-4500, flynnarts.org. Kids’ and teens’ acting, dance, creative play, jazz music and musical theater classes start in January. Ages 4-18, plus a parent/child music
herbs MEDICINE IN THE MICROCOSMOS: February 16 & 17 and March 2 & 3, 9am-5pm daily, 28 hours total. Cost: $280 /$30 deposit required. Location: Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 252 Main Street, Montpelier. Info: Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 224-7100, info@ vtherbcenter.org, vtherbcenter. org. Discover the many different levels at which the environment interfaces with human beings. Examine basic chemical structures, study the fundamentals of cell biology, and explore solubility, extraction, and absorption to gain a rich and nuanced understanding of the actions of what we put into our bodies. Taught by Guido Mase.
WISDOM OF THE HERBS SCHOOL: Now accepting applications for Wisdom Eight-Month Certification Program, Apr. 20-21, May 18-19, Jun. 15-16, Jul. 13-14, Aug. 10-11, Sep. 7-8, Oct. 5-6 & Nov. 2-3, 2013. Tuition: $1750; nonrefundable deposit: $250; payment plan: $187.50/ mo. Applications for Wild Edibles spring term: Apr. 28, May 26, Jun. 23, 2013. Tuition: $300. VSAC nondegree grants avail. Location: Wisdom of the Herbs School, Woodbury. Info: 456-8122, annie@wisdomoftheherbsschool.com, wisdomoftheherbsschool.com. Earth skills for changing times. Experiential programs embracing local wild edible and medicinal plants, food as first medicine, sustainable living skills, and the inner journey. Annie McCleary, director, and George Lisi, naturalist.
horticulture HOLIDAY BOXWOOD TREE: Dec. 14, 6-8 p.m. Cost: $35 /2-hr. class. Location: City Market, 82 South Winooski Avenue, Burlington. Info: Lisa Nelson, 720-203-0853, lisa.nelson@ vycc.org. Boxwood trees are a holiday favorite for everyone! Whether plain or traditionally decorated, these trees are a delightful centerpiece that will last throughout the holiday season, and you can create this masterpiece yourself in one fun workshop. Donna Covais, Registered Horticultural Therapist and Master Gardener will guide you every step of the way.
kids FRENCH & ART CHRISTMAS BREAK CAMP — FOUND TREASURE SCULPTURE: Dec. 27-28, 8:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. Cost: $125 / single, $200/pair. Ages 6-14. Visit website or call to register. 10 percent early-bird discount by Dec. 10. Location: wingspan Studio, 4A Howard St., Burlington. Info: 233-7676, maggiestandley@yahoo.com, wingspanpaintingstudio.com/classes.html. In beautiful artist’s studio, combine found objects and natural materials to create one of a kind fantastical creatures! We’ll do sketching, learn French songs and vocabulary, partake in high end dumpster diving and explore line, color, texture and form. One person’s trash is another’s treasure!
language ALLONS-Y ET BONNE ANNEE! FRENCH CLASSES FOR PRESCHOOLERS, YOUTH & ADULTS: Preschool FRART! Jan. 11-Feb. 15, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Youth Afterschool FRART! Jan. 16-Feb. 20, 3:45-5:15 p.m. Adult Adv. Beg., Jan. 15-Mar. 19, 6:45-8:15 p.m. Adult Intermediate, Jan. 15-Mar. 19, 5-6:30 p.m. Location: winspand Studio, 4A Howard St., 3rd floor, Burlington. Info: 2337676, maggiestandley@yahoo. com, wingspanpaintingstudio. com/classes. Immerse yourself in a beautiful, supportive and fun environment learning French and opening new doors. New Sessions begin January. Maggie Standley, fluent speaker and experienced instructor has lived in Paris and West Africa. Weaving together cultural knowledge, multiple learning modalities and familiarity w/ language pitfalls, these classes are “vraiment chouette!” LEARN SPANISH AND OPEN NEW DOORS: Location: Spanish in Waterbury Center, Waterbury Ctr. Info: Spanish in Waterbury Center, 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail.com, spanishwaterburycenter.com. Connect with a new world. We provide highquality, affordable instruction in the Spanish language for adults, students and children. Travelers’ lesson package. Our fifth year. Personal instruction from a native speaker. Small classes, private instruction, student tutoring, AP. See our website for complete information or contact us for details.
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