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texture and surface. Instructor: Glen Hutcheson. Oct. 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $95/person. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond St., Stowe. Info: 253-8358, helenday.com.
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Community Herbalism Classes: Tea: An Herbalist’s Perspective with Susan Staley on Sat., Nov. 1, 1-3 p.m.; Herbal Remedies Your Children will Enjoy with Rachel Davey on Mon., Nov., 4, 6-8 p.m.; Stress Relief from your Kitchen and Garden with Denise Quick on Thu., Nov., 7, 7-9 p.m. (additional $5 materials fee). Cost: $12/person; $10 for members. Location: Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 252 Main St., Montpelier. Info: Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism, 224-7100, info@ vtherbcenter.org, vtherbcenter. org. Herbal Intensive: Heart-Spirit Medicine for Turbulent Times with Chris Marano, RH(AHG). However we describe it, most of us feel that we are in a time of great flux, turbulence and quickening. This workshop speaks to our need for adaptability and resilience and includes discussion of herbal allies and simple, timeless spiritual wisdom. Sat., Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $75/person; $65 for members; online option: $55/$45; 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: Wild Plant Walk, Wed., Oct. 23, 5-6:15 p.m., sliding scale $10 to $0, preregistration requested. Open house, Oct. 26, 1-3 p.m., at Tulsi Tea Room, 34 Elm St., Montpelier. Now accepting applications for Wisdom of the Herbs 2014 Eight Month Certification Program, local wild plants for food and medicine, sustainable living skills, and profound connection with Nature, Apr. 26-27, May 24-25, Jun. 28-29, Jul. 26-27, Aug. 23-24, Sep. 27-28, Oct. 25-26 & Nov. 8-9, 2014, tuition $1750, payment plan $187.50/ mo. VSAC nondegree grants available, apply early. 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. 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 affordable instruction in the Spanish language for adults, students and children. Travelers’ lesson package. Our seventh 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: Spanish in Waterbury Center, 585-1025, spanishparavos@gmail.com, spanishwaterburycenter.com. Oh la la! Let’s speak French!: French for All: Bonjour! Salut! Oh la la la: join Madame Maggie for invigorating French classes for all ages/abilities. Preschool FRART! French & Art for Pre-K Nov. 11, Youth After School Art, French & Geography Oct. 28, Teen French, Art & Music Oct. 26 and coming soon evening Salons chez wingspan! Private lessons also! Allons-y! View website for offerings. Location: wingspan Studio, 4A Howard St., 3rd Floor, Burlington. Info: wingspan Studio, Maggie Standley, 233-7676, maggiestandley@ yahoo.com, wingspanpaintingstudio.com.
presence, respect for others, and confidence in oneself. Location: Vermont Aikido, 274 N. Winooski Ave. (2nd floor), Burlington. Info: Vermont Aikido, 862-9785, 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. Info: Aikido in Balance, tyler crandall, 598-9204, tyler@aikidoinbalance.com, aikidoinbalance.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, 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.
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martial arts Aikido: This circular, flowing Japanese martial art is a great method to get in shape and reduce stress. We also offer classes for children ages 5-12. Classes are taught by Benjamin Pincus Sensei, Vermont’s senior and only fully certified Aikido teacher. Visitors are always welcome. We offer adult classes 7 days a wk. Location: Aikido of Champlain Valley, 257 Pine St. (across from Conant Metal & Light), Burlington. Info: 9518900, burlingtonaikido.org. Aikido Classes: Aikido trains body and spirit, promoting flexibility and strong center within flowing movement, martial sensibility with compassionate
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. The Shambhala Cafe meets 1st Sat. of ea. mo. for meditation & discussions, 9 a.m.-noon. An open house occurs 3rd Fri. of ea. mo., 7-9 p.m., which incl. an intro to the center, a short dharma talk & socializing. Location: Burlington Shambhala Center, 187 S. Winooski Ave., Burlington. Info: 658-6795, burlingtonshambhalactr.org.
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writing
HEALING DANCE FOR WOMEN: Develop a comfortable relationship with your body. Reconnect thought, feeling, sensation and action. Through dance, movement and other mind-body activities, free your authentic, expressive self. No prior dance experience necessary. Ideal for women recovering from depression, addictions, trauma and eating disorders. Instructor Luanne Sberna is a Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist. 6 Wed. starting Oct. 30, 4-5:15 p.m. Cost: $120/6-wk. session. Location: Turnstone Assoc. at the Chace Mill, 1 Mill St., suite 312, Burlington. Info: Luanne Sberna, 863-9775-2, luannesberna@aol.com.
Blogging as a Writing Practice: In this class, we’ll explore how to use a personal blog as a springboard for longer works. Students will produce work in class using short prompts that help them explore style and voice. We’ll also discuss how to use your blog to build a thriving publishing/author platform. Sat., Oct. 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $40/3-hr. class. Location: Renegade Writers’ Collective, 47 Maple St., Suite 220, Burlington. Info: Renegade Writers’ Collective, Jessica Nelson, 267467-2812, renegadewritersvt@ gmail.com, renegadewritersvt. com.
tai chi Shelburne Tai Chi: Beginners: Long River Tai Chi Circle is the school of Wolfe Lowenthal, student of Professor Cheng Man-ching and author of three classic works on Taichi Chuan. Patrick Cavanaugh, a longtime student of Wolfe Lowenthal and a senior instructor at Long River, will be teaching the classes in Shelburne. Class begins Wed., Oct. 9, 9-10 a.m. Cost: $65/mo. (registration open through Nov. 6). Location: Shelburne Town Hall (in front of the library), 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne. Info: Long River Tai Chi Circle, Patrick Cavanaugh, 490-6405, patrick@longrivertaichi.org, longrivertaichi.org.
Free Writing Workshops in BTV: The Burlington Writers Workshop meets twice each week to discuss writing by its members. Feedback is provided in the style of MFA in creative writing workshops. We also host panel discussions on the publishing industry, movie nights and genre-specific workshops (for fiction, poetry and booklength narratives). Registration required. Every Mon. & Wed., 6:30 p.m. 2 hrs. Location: Half Lounge (Mon.); YWP Headquarters (Wed.), 12 North St., Burlington. Info: Burlington Writers Workshop, Peter Biello, 383-8104, peter@burlingtonwritersworkshop.com, burlingtonwritersworkshop.com.
for four weeks plus unlimited access to all classes. We have daily classes in Essentials, Flow and Core Flow with alignment constancy. We hold teacher trainings at the 200- and 500-hour levels. Daily classes & workshops. $25/new student 1st week unlimited, $15/class or $130/10-class card, $12/ class for student or senior or $100/10-class punch card. Location: Honest Yoga Center, 150 Dorset St., Blue Mall, next to Sport Shoe Center, S. Burlington. Info: 497-0136, honestyogastudio@gmail.com, honestyogacenter.com. Laughing River Yoga: Highly trained and dedicated teachers offer yoga classes, workshops, retreats and teacher training in a beautiful setting overlooking the Winooski River. Class types include Vinyasa, Jivamukti, Vajra, Yin, Restorative and Gentle. Classes 7 days a wk. $14/single yoga class; $120/10-class card; $130/monthly unlimited; slidingfee classes also avail. Location: Laughing River Yoga, Chace Mill, suite 126, Burlington. Info: 3438119, laughingriveryoga.com.
yoga
Snake-Style Tai Chi Chuan: The 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, flexibility, 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.
Burlington Hot Yoga, Try something different!: Offering creative, vinyasa-style yoga featuring practice in the Barkan Method Hot Yoga in a 95-degree studio accompanied by eclectic music. Go to our website for the new fall schedule. Get hot: 2-for-1 offer. $15. 1-hr. classes on Mon. & Thu. at 5:30 p.m.; Wed. & Fri.: 5 p.m.; Thu.: noon; Sat.: 8:30 & 10 a.m.. Location: North End Studio B, 294 N Winooski Ave., Old North End, Burlington. Info: 999-9963, hotyogaburlingtonvt.com.
Yang-Style Tai Chi: The 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 to be inwardly still. New 8-wk. Wed., 5:30 p.m., Sat., 8:30 a.m. $16/class, $60/mo., $160/3 mo. Location: Mindful Breath Tai Chi (formerly Vermont Tai Chi Academy and Healing Center), 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington. Info: 735-5465, mindfulbreath@ gmavt.net.
Evolution Yoga: Evolution Yoga offers a variety of classes in a supportive atmosphere: beginner, advanced, kids, babies, post- and prenatal, community classes, and workshops. Vinyasa, Kripalu, Core, Breast Cancer Survivor and Alignment classes. Certified teachers, massage and PT, too. Join our yoga community and get to know the family you choose. $14/class, $130/class card, $5-10/community classes. Location: Evolution Yoga, 20 Kilburn St., Burlington. Info: 8649642, evolutionvt.com. Honest Yoga, The only dedicated Hot Yoga Flow Center: Honest Yoga offers practice for all levels. Brand new beginners’ courses include two specialty classes per week
Yoga Roots: Flexible, inflexible, an athlete, expecting a baby, stressed, recovering from an injury or illness? Yoga Roots has something for you! Our aim is to welcome, nurture and inspire. A peaceful studio offering Prenatal, Vinyasa Flow, Iyengar, Jivamukti, Therapeutic Restorative, Gentle, Kundalini, Anusara, Tai Chi, Qigong & Meditation! Advanced practice w/ Julia Howe-Sullivan: Sat., Oct. 26, 11 a.m.-noon, free demo. Location: Yoga Roots, 6221 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne Business Park, Shelburne. Info: 985-0090, yogarootsvt.com. Yoga at South End Studio: South End Studio offers a variety of yoga classes each week including Vinyasa, Heated Vinyasa, Kripalu, Hatha and Flow. We also have four $6 community classes each week to accommodate all budgets. We are committed to noncompetitive, quality yoga classes in a comfortable, dogmafree environment. Come practice with us! Location: South End Studio, Burlington. Info: 5400044, southendstudiovt.com.