JUNE-AUGUST 2018
JOIN US this summer at BCA Studios and work closely with professional teaching artists for a week. Every camp includes in-depth studio arts experience, high-quality art materials, and a final celebration. Come for a half-day or pair a morning and afternoon camp together to make a full-day experience. A supervised lunch break* is provided from 11-noon for campers staying all day. Join our Aftercare Art Club from 3-5 p.m. for an extended camp experience, which features sketch book time, visits to Pine Street hot spots and other artful and edible activities. More time to explore and make! SCHEDULE Week 1: June 18 - 22 Week 2: June 25 - 29 Week 3: July 9 - 13 Week 4: July 16 - 20 Week 5: July 23 - 27 Week 6: July 30 - August 3 Week 7: August 6 - 10 Week 8: August 13 - 17 CAMP LOCATION 405 Pine Street, Burlington, VT REGISTRATION Visit BurlingtonCityArts.org or call 802.865.7166. *Lunch not provided by BCA
TIMES Morning Camps: 8 -11 a.m. Lunch Break: 11-noon Afternoon Camps: noon-3 p.m. Full-Day Camps: 8-3 p.m. Aftercare Art Club: 3-5 p.m. BCA/Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Artventure Camp: 8 -5 p.m.
COST Half-Day Camp (15 camp hours): $180, $162 BCA members Full-Day Camp (35 camp hours): $360, $324 BCA members Aftercare Art Club (10 extra camp hours): $90, $81 BCA members for week (or $18, $16.20 BCA members per day) BCA/Parks and Rec Artventure Camp: $360, $324 BCA members Cost includes hands-on studio experiences with professional teaching artists, all arts materials, and a final celebration with refreshments.
Become a BCA member and save 10% on all camps. Join for only $25 and enjoy many additional benefits throughout the year. burlingtoncityarts.org/join or 802-865-7166
TEACHING ASSISTANT POSITIONS (AGE 16+) Do you like working with children? Are you interested in gaining some hands-on experience in an arts classroom? BCA’s summer camp program relies on volunteer TA’s throughout the summer. TA’s assist instructors in the classroom, help monitor and play with campers during lunch coverage, and meet and greet parents during final exhibitions. TA’s are scheduled on a weekly basis and work with a specific teaching artist for mornings, afternoons, or all day. Please contact Melissa Steady, Education Director, at 802.865.7524 or msteady@burlingtoncityarts.org for more information. SCHOLARSHIPS Partial and full scholarships for classes and camps are available through the generosity of local businesses and donors. Please submit a scholarship application online at www.burlingtoncityarts.org/classes or call 802.865.7166 to request an application.
CAMP LOCATION 405 Pine Street, Burlington, VT
REFUNDS Refunds can only be given if the request is made at least two weeks before the beginning of the camp. 15% of your registration fee is non-refundable. After the two week window, a class credit will be processed at the discretion of the Education Director. Class credits are non-refundable. A full refund will be given if BCA has to cancel a camp.
AFTERCARE ART CLUB Need a longer camp day? Join our Aftercare Art Club from 3-5 p.m. for an extended camp experience, which features sketch book time, craft projects, visits to Pine Street hot spots and other artful and edible activities. More time to explore and make!
SUMMER ART INSTITUTES FOR AGES 15-18 Passionate about photography, jewelry or pottery? Inspired by drawing, painting, and printmaking? Immerse yourself in a full-day art institute for a week! Our Summer Art Institutes are specifically designed for middle and high school students with a passion for art. Working closely with a specialized teaching artist, students will learn a variety of techniques in the medium of their choice and will be encouraged to experiment and take creative risks. In our professional art studios, students will learn to use the darkroom, digital lab, painting studio, printing press and much more. Individual projects are based on students’ interests.
Camp 2018 Schedule WEEK 1: JUNE 18-22
WEEK 2: JUNE 25-29
AGES 6-8
AGES 6-8
POTTERY WHEEL 8-11 a.m. CARTOONS Noon-3 p.m.
POTTERY WHEEL 8-11 a.m. DRAWING & PAINTING Noon-3 p.m.
AGES 9-11
AGES 9-11
FINE METAL JEWELRY SILKSCREEN 8-11 a.m. DIGITAL ART & DESIGN POTTERY WHEEL Noon-3 p.m.
COMICS SILKSCREEN 8-11 a.m. DARKROOM PHOTO POTTERY WHEEL Noon-3 p.m.
AGES 12-14
AGES 12-14
DRAWING & PAINTING 8-11 a.m. DARKROOM PHOTO Noon-3 p.m.
AFTERCARE ART CLUB
DARKROOM PHOTO FINE METAL JEWELRY 8-11 a.m. DIGITAL PHOTO Noon-3 p.m.
3-5 p.m.
AFTERCARE ART CLUB 3-5 p.m.
WEEK 5: JULY 23-27
WEEK 6: JULY 30-AUGUST 3
AGES 6-8
AGES 6-8
DRAWING & PAINTING JEWELRY 8-11 a.m. POTTERY WHEEL Noon-3 p.m.
ITSY BITSY FASHION 8-11 a.m. POTTERY WHEEL Noon-3 p.m.
AGES 9-11 POTTERY WHEEL 8-11 a.m. DARKROOM PHOTO FINE METAL JEWELRY Noon-3 p.m.
FINE METAL JEWELRY POTTERY WHEEL 8-11 a.m. DARKROOM PHOTO DRAWING & PAINTING Noon-3 p.m.
AGES 12-14
AGES 12-14
DARKROOM PHOTO SILKSCREEN 8-11 a.m. DIGITAL PHOTO Noon-3 p.m.
SILKSCREEN 8-11 a.m. DIGITAL PHOTO Noon-3 p.m.
AGES 15-18
FINE METAL JEWELRY INSTITUTE Noon-3 p.m.
DRAWING & PAINTING INSTITUTE Noon-3 p.m.
AFTERCARE ART CLUB 3-5 p.m.
AGES 9-11
AGES 15-18 AFTERCARE ART CLUB 3-5 p.m.
Pair morning and afternoon camps for a full day experience. A supervised lunch break is provided from 11-noon for campers staying all day. Join our Aftercare Art Club from 3-5 p.m. for an extended camp experience.
WEEK 3: JULY 9-13
WEEK 4: JULY 16-20
AGES 6-8
AGES 6-8
ITSY BITSY FASHION 8-11 a.m. JEWELRY POTTERY WHEEL Noon-3 p.m.
MINI WORLDS 8-11 a.m. CARTOONS JEWELRY Noon-3 p.m.
AGES 9-11
AGES 9-11
POTTERY WHEEL 8-11 a.m. COMICS Noon-3 p.m.
POTTERY WHEEL 8-11 a.m. DIGITAL ART & DESIGN SILKSCREEN Noon-3 p.m.
AGES 12-14 FINE METAL JEWELRY 8-11 a.m. SILKSCREEN Noon-3 p.m.
AGES 15-18 PHOTOGRAPHY INSTITUTE 8-3 p.m.
AFTERCARE ART CLUB 3-5 p.m.
AGES 12-14 FINE METAL JEWELRY 8-11 a.m. DARKROOM PHOTO Noon-3 p.m.
AGES 15-18 POTTERY INSTITUTE Noon-3 p.m.
AFTERCARE ART CLUB 3-5 p.m.
WEEK 7: AUGUST 6-10
WEEK 8: AUGUST 13-17
AGES 6-8
AGES 6-11
DRAWING & PAINTING 8-11 a.m. POTTERY WHEEL Noon-3 p.m.
ARTVENTURE 8-5 p.m.
AGES 9-11 POTTERY WHEEL 8-11 a.m. DIGITAL ART & DESIGN FINE METAL JEWELRY Noon-3 p.m.
AGES 9-11 POTTERY WHEEL 8-11 a.m. DRAWING & PAINTING Noon-3 p.m.
AGES 12-14 POTTERY WHEEL Noon-3 p.m.
AGES 12-14
AGES 15-18
SILKSCREEN 8-11 a.m. DARKROOM PHOTO Noon-3 p.m.
PHOTOGRAPHY INSTITUTE 8-3 p.m.
AGES 15-18
PRINTMAKING INSTITUTE Noon-3 p.m.
AFTERCARE ART CLUB 3-5 p.m.
AFTERCARE ART CLUB 3-5 p.m.
Week 1 June 18-22 POTTERY WHEEL 8-11 a.m. Ages: 6-8
This camp is all about the ever-popular pottery wheel. Kids never get bored with learning new throwing, decorating, and glazing techniques as they make bowls, cups and more! All items will be dishwasher safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *PAIR this with Cartoons for a full-day experience.
CARTOONS Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 6-8
Learn how to draw cartoon characters that you create or that you love from books and movies. Campers will look at a variety of illustrators and cartooning styles for inspiration and will discover how to develop a character and give them the expressions to make them come alive. *PAIR this with Pottery Wheel for a fullday experience.
FINE METAL JEWELRY 8-11 a.m. Ages 9-11
Use professional jewelry tools to make rings, pendants, and bracelets with brass and silver. Learn basic jewelry techniques including sawing, filing, soldering, texturing, ring sizing and more. Beads and other craft techniques will also be added to enhance your wearable art. Lead-free solder and safe-flux are used during the camp. *PAIR this with Digital Art & Design or Pottery Wheel for a full-day experience.
SILKSCREEN 8-11 a.m. Ages: 9-11
Take your favorite drawings, photos, and designs and print them onto t-shirts, bags, posters and more! Working in BCA’s professional print studio, students will learn to apply photo emulsion, use a silkscreen exposure unit and print images using water-based inks. At the end of the week, students will have an array of printed items to wear or share. BCA
provides one t-shirt and poster paper. Students are encouraged to bring other surfaces to print on as well. *PAIR this with Digital Art & Design or Pottery Wheel for a full-day experience.
DIGITAL ART & DESIGN Noon-3 p.m. Ages 9-11
Create unique, fun works of art and learn the basics of design using photographs, graphics and more! Students will go on guided scavenger-hunt photo walks throughout the South End of Burlington and will utilize creative software applications to design prints, posters, and small books. *PAIR this with Fine Metal Jewelry or Silkscreen for a full-day experience.
POTTERY WHEEL Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 9-11
This camp is all about the ever-popular pottery wheel. Kids never get bored with learning new throwing, decorating, and glazing techniques as they make bowls, cups and more! All items will be dishwasher safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *PAIR this with Fine Metal Jewelry or Silkscreen for a full-day experience.
DRAWING & PAINTING 8-11 a.m. Ages: 12-14
Join us for a week-long visual arts course, specially designed for young artists with a passion for drawing and painting. Students will work in BCA’s painting studio, experimenting with different drawing and painting mediums and techniques such as acrylic, charcoal, perspective, and abstraction. Students will also develop a deeper understanding of professional 2-D artistic techniques, and individual projects will be encouraged in this small class based on students’ interests. *PAIR this with Darkroom for a fullday experience.
June 18-22 Week 1 DARKROOM PHOTO Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 12-14
Experience the magic of a traditional photographic darkroom! In this camp, students will go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington with our manual 35mm film cameras and will learn how to print their photographs in our black and white darkroom. *PAIR this with Drawing & Painting for a full-day experience.
AFTERCARE ART CLUB WEEK 1 3-5 p.m. Ages: 6-11
Need a longer camp day? Join our Aftercare Art Club from 3-5 p.m. for an extended camp experience, which features sketch book time, visits to Pine Street hot spots and other artful and edible activities. More time to explore and make!
Week 2 June 25-29 POTTERY WHEEL 8-11 a.m. Ages: 6-8
This camp is all about the ever-popular pottery wheel. Kids never get bored with learning new throwing, decorating, and glazing techniques as they make bowls, cups and more! All items will be dishwasher safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *PAIR this with Drawing & Painting for a full-day experience.
DRAWING & PAINTING Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 6-8
This camp is specifically designed for young artists with a passion for drawing and painting. Students will work in BCA’s painting studio, experimenting with different drawing and painting mediums and techniques such as acrylic, charcoal, perspective, and abstraction. Students will be encouraged to develop their projects based on their interests. *PAIR this with Pottery Wheel for a fullday experience.
COMICS
8-11 a.m. Ages: 9-11 Learn design and drawing tricks to take your comics and cartoons to the next level. Campers will look at a variety of illustrators and comics styles for inspiration and will incorporate unique design elements into their work. Campers will also discover how to enhance their comics by learning about layouts, lettering, and figure drawing techniques. By the end of the week, students will have created their storyline and comic strips to share. *PAIR this with Darkroom Photo or Pottery Wheel for a full-day experience.
SILKSCREEN 8-11 a.m. Ages: 9-11
Take your favorite drawings, photos, and designs and print them onto t-shirts, bags, posters and more! Working in BCA’s professional print studio, students will learn to apply photo emulsion, use a
silkscreen exposure unit and print images using water-based inks. At the end of the week, students will have an array of printed items to wear or share. BCA provides one t-shirt and poster paper. Students are encouraged to bring other surfaces to print on as well. *PAIR this with Darkroom Photo or Pottery Wheel for a full-day experience.
DARKROOM PHOTO Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 9-11
Experience the magic of a traditional photographic darkroom! In this camp, students will go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington with our manual 35mm film cameras and will learn how to print their photographs in our black and white darkroom. *PAIR this with Comics or Silkscreen for a full-day experience.
POTTERY WHEEL Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 9-11
This camp is all about the ever-popular pottery wheel. Kids never get bored with learning new throwing, decorating, and glazing techniques as they make bowls, cups and more! All items will be dishwasher safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *PAIR this with Comics or Silkscreen for a full-day experience.
DARKROOM PHOTO 8-11 a.m. Ages: 12-14
Experience the magic of a traditional photographic darkroom! In this camp, students will go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington with our manual 35mm film cameras and will learn how to print their photographs in our black and white darkroom. *PAIR this with Digital Photo for a fullday experience.
June 25-29 Week 2 FINE METAL JEWELRY 8-11 a.m. Ages 12-14
Use professional jewelry tools to make rings, pendants, and bracelets with brass and silver. Learn basic jewelry techniques including sawing, filing, soldering, texturing, ring sizing and more. Beads and other craft techniques will also be added to enhance your wearable art. Lead-free solder and safe-flux are used during the camp. *PAIR this with Digital Photo for a full-day experience.
DIGITAL PHOTO Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 12-14
Learn the basics of digital photography! In this camp, students will go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington and will be instructed in our Digital Lab, learning camera controls, image editing software and color printing techniques. *PAIR this with Darkroom Photo or Fine Metal Jewelry for a full-day experience.
AFTERCARE ART CLUB WEEK 2 3-5 p.m. Ages: 6-11
Need a longer camp day? Join our Aftercare Art Club from 3-5 p.m. for an extended camp experience, which features sketch book time, visits to Pine Street hot spots and other artful and edible activities. More time to explore and make!
Week 3 July 9 -13 ITSY BITSY FASHION 8-11 a.m. Ages 6-8
Become a miniature fashion designer! Campers will learn basic sewing techniques and will use simple patterns to cut and create their dolls out of various sewing materials, including cotton, rickrack, yarns, ribbons, buttons, puffy fabric paints and more. By the end of the week, campers will have made many fashionable outfits and accessories for their dolls. *PAIR this with Jewelry or Pottery Wheel for a full-day experience.
JEWELRY
Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 6-8 Paper beads, glass beads, clay beads and more! Learn how to make jewelry with all different kinds of materials. Campers will learn about how to attach clasps, use beading tools and make their beads and pendants. By the end of the week, campers will have earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more to share or keep. *PAIR this with Itsy Bitsy Fashion for a full-day experience.
POTTERY WHEEL Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 6-8
This camp is all about the ever-popular pottery wheel. Kids never get bored with learning new throwing, decorating, and glazing techniques as they make bowls, cups and more! All items will be dishwasher safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *PAIR this with Itsy Bitsy Fashion for a full-day experience.
July 9-13 Week 3 POTTERY WHEEL 8-11 a.m. Ages: 9-11
This camp is all about the ever-popular pottery wheel. Kids never get bored with learning new throwing, decorating, and glazing techniques as they make bowls, cups and more! All items will be dishwasher safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *PA IR t h is wit h Comi c s fo r a f u l l d ay exp er ien ce.
COMICS
Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 9-11 Learn design and drawing tricks to take your comics and cartoons to the next level. Campers will look at a variety of illustrators and comics styles for inspiration and will incorporate unique design elements into their work. Campers will also discover how to enhance their comics by learning about layouts, lettering, and figure drawing techniques. By the end of the week, students will have created their storyline and comic strips to share. *PAIR this with Pottery Wheel for a fullday experience.
FINE METAL JEWELRY 8-11 a.m. Ages 12-14
Use professional jewelry tools to make rings, pendants, and bracelets with brass and silver. Learn basic jewelry techniques including sawing, filing, soldering, texturing, ring sizing and more. Beads and other craft techniques will also be added to enhance your wearable art. Lead-free solder and safe-flux are used during the camp. *PAIR this with Silkscreen for a fullday experience.
SILKSCREEN Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 12-14
Take your favorite drawings, photos, and designs and print them onto t-shirts, bags, posters and more! Working in BCA’s professional print studio, students will learn to apply photo emulsion, use a
silkscreen exposure unit and print images using water-based inks. At the end of the week, students will have an array of printed items to wear or share. BCA provides one t-shirt and poster paper. Students are encouraged to bring other surfaces to print on as well. *PAIR this Fine Metal Jewelry for a fullday experience.
PHOTOGRAPHY INSTITUTE 8-3 p.m. Ages: 15-18
Immerse yourself in the photographic process and develop your artistic vision in this dynamic one-week program! Students will use both the traditional darkroom and the digital lab to create a portfolio of quality images. Instruction in film and digital shooting methods, darkroom printing, image processing in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, group photo shoots, experimentation with a professional lighting kit, and more are covered throughout the week. Experience in photography is not required to participate. This experience is excellent for students with a passion for photography and students working on portfolio development for the college application process. Bring your camera or use one of ours.
AFTERCARE ART CLUB WEEK 3 3-5 p.m. Ages: 6-11
Need a longer camp day? Join our Aftercare Art Club from 3-5 p.m. for an extended camp experience, which features sketch book time, visits to Pine Street hot spots and other artful and edible activities. More time to explore and make!
Week 4 July 16 -20 MINI WORLDS
DIGITAL ART & DESIGN
Shrink down with us and create small beautiful worlds. Campers will be encouraged to explore a variety of craft media and will create tiny, intricate terrariums, doll houses, fairy worlds and more. *PAIR this with Cartoons or Jewelry for a full-day experience.
Create unique, fun works of art and learn the basics of design using photographs, graphics and more! Students will go on guided scavenger-hunt photo walks throughout the South End of Burlington and will utilize creative software applications to design prints, posters, and small books. *PAIR this with Pottery Wheel for a fullday experience.
8-11 a.m. Ages: 6-8
CARTOONS Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 6-8
Learn how to draw cartoon characters that you create or that you love from books and movies. Campers will look at a variety of illustrators and cartoon styles for inspiration and will discover how to develop a character and give them the expressions to make them come alive. *PAIR this with Mini Worlds for a fullday experience.
JEWELRY
Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 6-8 Paper beads, glass beads, clay beads and more! Learn how to make jewelry with all different kinds of materials. Campers will learn about how to attach clasps, use beading tools and make their beads and pendants. By the end of the week, campers will have earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more to share or keep. *PAIR this with Mini Worlds for a fullday experience.
POTTERY WHEEL 8-11 a.m. Ages: 9-11
This camp is all about the ever-popular pottery wheel. Kids never get bored with learning new throwing, decorating, and glazing techniques as they make bowls, cups and more! All items will be dishwasher safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *PAIR this with Digital Art & Design or Silkscreen for a full-day experience.
Noon-3 p.m. Ages 9-11
SILKSCREEN Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 9-11
Take your favorite drawings, photos, and designs and print them onto t-shirts, bags, posters and more! Working in BCA’s professional print studio, students will learn to apply photo emulsion, use a silkscreen exposure unit and print images using water-based inks. At the end of the week, students will have an array of printed items to wear or share. BCA provides one t-shirt and poster paper. Students are encouraged to bring other surfaces to print on as well. *PAIR this with Pottery Wheel for a fullday experience.
FINE METAL JEWELRY 8-11 a.m. Ages 12-14
Use professional jewelry tools to make rings, pendants, and bracelets with brass and silver. Learn basic jewelry techniques including sawing, filing, soldering, texturing, ring sizing and more. Beads and other craft techniques will also be added to enhance your wearable art. Lead-free solder and safe-flux are used during the camp. *PAIR this with Darkroom Photo for a fullday experience.
July 16- 20 Week 4 DARKROOM PHOTO Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 12-14
Experience the magic of a traditional photographic darkroom! In this camp, students will go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington with our manual 35mm film cameras and will learn how to print their photographs in our black and white darkroom. *PAIR this with Fine Metal Jewelry for a full-day experience.
POTTERY INSTITUTE Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 15-18
Join us for this week-long wheel throwing course, specially designed for teens with a passion for art. In our professional ceramics studio, students will learn to use a potter’s wheel and hand building methods to create sculptural and functional pottery in clay. Clay preparation, centering, forming, trimming, glazing and firing techniques will also be introduced. The class size will be kept small to ensure that individual vision and projects can be developed and encouraged. No experience necessary.
AFTERCARE ART CLUB WEEK 4 3-5 p.m. Ages: 6-11
Need a longer camp day? Join our Aftercare Art Club from 3-5 p.m. for an extended camp experience, which features sketch book time, visits to Pine Street hot spots and other artful and edible activities. More time to explore and make!
Week 5 July 23-27 DRAWING & PAINTING
DARKROOM PHOTO
This camp is specifically designed for young artists with a passion for drawing and painting. Students will work in BCA’s painting studio, experimenting with different drawing and painting mediums and techniques such as acrylic, charcoal, perspective, and abstraction. Students will be encouraged to develop their projects based on their interests. *PAIR this with Pottery Wheel for a fullday experience.
Experience the magic of a traditional photographic darkroom! In this camp, students will go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington with our manual 35mm film cameras and will learn how to print their photographs in our black and white darkroom. *PAIR this with Pottery Wheel for a fullday experience.
8-11 a.m. Ages: 6-8
JEWELRY 8-11 a.m. Ages: 6-8
Paper beads, glass beads, clay beads and more! Learn how to make jewelry with all different kinds of materials. Campers will learn about how to attach clasps, use beading tools and make their beads and pendants. By the end of the week, campers will have earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more to share or keep. *PAIR this with Pottery Wheel for a fullday experience.
POTTERY WHEEL Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 6-8
This camp is all about the ever-popular pottery wheel. Kids never get bored with learning new throwing, decorating, and glazing techniques as they make bowls, cups and more! All items will be dishwasher safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *PAIR this with Drawing & Painting or Jewelry for a full-day experience.
POTTERY WHEEL 8-11 a.m. Ages: 9-11
This camp is all about the ever-popular pottery wheel. Kids never get bored with learning new throwing, decorating, and glazing techniques as they make bowls, cups and more! All items will be dishwasher safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *PAIR this with Darkroom Photo or Fine Metal Jewelry for a full-day experience.
Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 9-11
FINE METAL JEWELRY Noon-3 p.m. Ages 9-11
Use professional jewelry tools to make rings, pendants, and bracelets with brass and silver. Learn basic jewelry techniques including sawing, filing, soldering, texturing, ring sizing and more. Beads and other craft techniques will also be added to enhance your wearable art. Lead-free solder and safe-flux are used during the camp. *PAIR this with Pottery Wheel for a fullday experience.
DARKROOM PHOTO 8-11 a.m. Ages: 12-14
Experience the magic of a traditional photographic darkroom! In this camp, students will go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington with our manual 35mm film cameras and will learn how to print their photographs in our black and white darkroom. *PAIR this with Digital Photo for a full-day experience.
July 23-27 Week 5 SILKSCREEN 8-11 a.m. Ages: 12-14
Take your favorite drawings, photos, and designs and print them onto t-shirts, bags, posters and more! Working in BCA’s professional print studio, students will learn to apply photo emulsion, use a silkscreen exposure unit and print images using water-based inks. At the end of the week, students will have an array of printed items to wear or share. BCA provides one t-shirt and poster paper. Students are encouraged to bring other surfaces to print on as well. *PAIR this with Digital Photo for a full-day experience.
DIGITAL PHOTO Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 12-14
Learn the basics of digital photography! In this camp, students will go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington and will be instructed in our Digital Lab, learning camera controls, image editing software and color printing techniques. *PAIR this with Darkroom Photo & Silkscreen for a full-day experience.
DRAWING & PAINTING INSTITUTE Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 15-18
Join us for a week-long visual arts course, specially designed for teens with a passion for art. Students will spend the day at BCA’s painting studio, experimenting with different drawing and painting techniques such as acrylic, charcoal, figure drawing, perspective, and abstraction. Students will develop a deeper understanding of professional 2-D artistic techniques, and will leave with paintings and drawings to add to their art portfolio. Individual projects will be encouraged in this small class based on students’ interests.
AFTERCARE ART CLUB WEEK 5 3-5 p.m. Ages: 6-11
Need a longer camp day? Join our Aftercare Art Club from 3-5 p.m. for an extended camp experience, which features sketch book time, visits to Pine Street hot spots and other artful and edible activities. More time to explore and make!
Week 6 July 30-August 3 ITSY BITSY FASHION 8-11 a.m. Ages 6-8
Become a miniature fashion designer! Campers will learn basic sewing techniques and will use simple patterns to cut and create their dolls out of various sewing materials, including kinds of cotton, rickrack, yarns, ribbons, buttons, puffy fabric paints and more. By the end of the week, campers will have made many fashionable outfits and accessories for their dolls. *PAIR this with Pottery Wheel for a full-day experience.
POTTERY WHEEL Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 6-8
This camp is all about the ever-popular pottery wheel. Kids never get bored with learning new throwing, decorating, and glazing techniques as they make bowls, cups and more! All items will be dishwasher safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *PAIR this with Itsy Bitsy Fashion for a full-day experience.
FINE METAL JEWELRY 8-11 a.m. Ages 9-11
Use professional jewelry tools to make rings, pendants, and bracelets with brass and silver. Learn basic jewelry techniques including sawing, filing, soldering, texturing, ring sizing and more. Beads and other craft techniques will also be added to enhance your wearable art. Lead-free solder and safe-flux are used during the camp. *PAIR this with Darkroom Photo or Drawing & Painting for a full-day experience.
July 30-August 3 Week 6 POTTERY WHEEL 8-11 a.m. Ages: 9-11
This camp is all about the ever-popular pottery wheel. Kids never get bored with learning new throwing, decorating, and glazing techniques as they make bowls, cups and more! All items will be dishwasher safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *PAIR this with Darkroom Photo or Drawing & Painting for a full-day experience.
DARKROOM PHOTO Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 9-11
Experience the magic of a traditional photographic darkroom! In this camp, students will go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington with our manual 35mm film cameras and will learn how to print their photographs in our black and white darkroom. *PAIR this with Fine Metal Jewelry or Pottery Wheel for a full-day experience.
DRAWING & PAINTING Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 9-11
Join us for a week-long visual arts course, designed for young artists with a passion for drawing and painting Students will work in BCA’s painting studio, experimenting with different drawing and painting mediums and techniques such as acrylic, charcoal, perspective, and abstraction. Students will also develop a deeper understanding of professional 2-D artistic techniques, and individual projects will be encouraged in this small class based on students’ interests. *PAIR this with Fine Metal Jewelry or Pottery Wheel for a full-day experience.
SILKSCREEN 8-11 a.m. Ages: 12-14
Take your favorite drawings, photos, and designs and print them onto t-shirts, bags, posters and more! Working in BCA’s professional print studio, students will learn to apply photo emulsion, use a silkscreen exposure unit and print images using water-based inks. At the end of
the week, students will have an array of printed items to wear or share. BCA provides one t-shirt and poster paper. Students are encouraged to bring other surfaces to print on as well. *PAIR this with Digital Photo for a fullday experience.
DIGITAL PHOTO Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 12-14
Learn the basics of digital photography! In this camp, students will go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington and will be instructed in our Digital Lab, learning camera controls, image editing software and color printing techniques. *PAIR this with Silkscreen for a full-day experience.
FINE METAL JEWELRY INSTITUTE Noon-3 p.m. Ages 15-18
Join for this week-long fine metals course, specially designed for teens with a passion for art. Use professional jewelry tools to make rings, pendants, and bracelets with brass and silver. Learn basic jewelry techniques including sawing, filing, soldering, texturing, ring sizing and more. Individual projects will be encouraged in this small class based on students’ interests. Lead-free solder and safe-flux are used during the camp.
AFTERCARE ART CLUB WEEK 6 3-5 p.m. Ages: 6-11
Need a longer camp day? Join our Aftercare Art Club from 3-5 p.m. for an extended camp experience, which features sketch book time, visits to Pine Street hot spots and other artful and edible activities. More time to explore and make!
Week 7 August 6-10 DRAWING & PAINTING
FINE METAL JEWELRY
This camp is specifically designed for young artists with a passion for drawing and painting. Students will work in BCA’s painting studio, experimenting with different drawing and painting mediums and techniques such as acrylic, charcoal, perspective, and abstraction. Students will be encouraged to develop their projects based on their interests. *PAIR this with Pottery Wheel for a fullday experience.
Use professional jewelry tools to make rings, pendants, and bracelets with brass and silver. Learn basic jewelry techniques including sawing, filing, soldering, texturing, ring sizing and more. Beads and other craft techniques will also be added to enhance your wearable art. Lead-free solder and safe-flux are used during the camp. *PAIR this with Pottery Wheel for a fullday experience.
POTTERY WHEEL
SILKSCREEN
This camp is all about the ever-popular pottery wheel. Kids never get bored with learning new throwing, decorating, and glazing techniques as they make bowls, cups and more! All items will be dishwasher safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *PAIR this with Drawing & Painting for a fullday experience.
Take your favorite drawings, photos, and designs and print them onto t-shirts, bags, posters and more! Working in BCA’s professional print studio, students will learn to apply photo emulsion, use a silkscreen exposure unit and print images using water-based inks. At the end of the week, students will have an array of printed items to wear or share. BCA provides one t-shirt and poster paper. Students are encouraged to bring other surfaces to print on as well. *PAIR this with Darkroom Photo for a fullday experience.
8-11 a.m. Ages: 6-8
Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 6-8
POTTERY WHEEL 8-11 a.m. Ages: 9-11
This camp is all about the ever-popular pottery wheel. Kids never get bored with learning new throwing, decorating, and glazing techniques as they make bowls, cups and more! All items will be dishwasher safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *PAIR this with Digital Art & Design or Fine Metal Jewelry for a full-day experience.
DIGITAL ART & DESIGN Noon-3 p.m. Ages 9-11
Create unique, fun works of art and learn the basics of design using photographs, graphics and more! Students will go on guided scavenger-hunt photo walks throughout the South End of Burlington and will utilize creative software applications to design prints, posters, and small books. *PAIR this with Pottery Wheel for a fullday experience.
Noon-3 p.m. Ages 9-11
8-11 a.m. Ages: 12-14
DARKROOM PHOTO Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 12-14
Experience the magic of a traditional photographic darkroom! In this camp, students will go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington with our manual 35mm film cameras and will learn how to print their photographs in our black and white darkroom. *PAIR this with Silkscreen for a fullday experience.
August 6-10 Week 7 PRINTMAKING INSTITUTE Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 15-18
Join for a week-long printmaking course, designed for teens with a passion for art. Students will work in BCA’s print studio and learn about silkscreening and how to apply photo emulsion, use a silkscreen exposure unit and print images using water-based inks. Students will develop a deeper understanding of professional 2-D artistic techniques, and will leave with prints, silkscreened t-shirts, and posters to add to their art portfolio. Individual projects will be encouraged in this small class based on students’ interests. Students are encouraged to bring in their t-shirts and other surfaces to print on. No experience necessary.
AFTERCARE ART CLUB WEEK 7 3-5 p.m. Ages: 6-11
Need a longer camp day? Join our Aftercare Art Club from 3-5 p.m. for an extended camp experience, which features sketch book time, visits to Pine Street hot spots and other artful and edible activities. More time to explore and make!
Week 8 August 13 -17 ARTVENTURE WITH BCA & BURLINGTON PARKS, RECREATION & WATERFRONT 8-5 p.m. Ages: 6-11
Join our full-day Artventure camp! Campers will spend the morning in BCA’s art studios with professional teaching artists exploring a variety of art projects including painting, printmaking, and craft. In the afternoon, campers will join Parks, Recreation and Waterfront staff for a variety of fun activities and field trips including swimming at North Beach, bowling, berry picking and more. This special partner camp is led by teaching artists from BCA and staff from Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront. Bring a peanut-free and tree-nut free bagged lunch. *Please register at burlingtoncityarts.org or call BCA at 802-865-7166.
POTTERY WHEEL 8-11 a.m. Ages: 9-11
This camp is all about the ever-popular pottery wheel. Kids never get bored with learning new throwing, decorating, and glazing techniques as they make bowls, cups and more! All items will be dishwasher safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *PAIR this with Drawing & Painting for a full-day experience.
DRAWING & PAINTING Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 9-11
Join us for a week-long visual arts course, specifically designed for young artists with a passion for drawing and painting. Students will work in BCA’s painting studio, experimenting with different drawing and painting mediums and techniques such as acrylic, charcoal, perspective, and abstraction. Students will also develop a deeper understanding of professional 2-D artistic techniques, and individual projects will be encouraged in this small class based on students’ interests. *PAIR this with Pottery Wheel for a fullday experience.
POTTERY WHEEL Noon-3 p.m. Ages: 12-14
This camp is all about the ever-popular pottery wheel. Kids never get bored with learning new throwing, decorating, and glazing techniques as they make bowls, cups and more! All items will be dishwasher safe and lead-free. No experience necessary.
PHOTOGRAPHY INSTITUTE 8-3 p.m. Ages: 15-18
Immerse yourself in the photographic process and develop your artistic vision in this dynamic one-week program! Students will use both the traditional darkroom and the digital lab to create a portfolio of quality images. Instruction in film and digital shooting methods, darkroom printing, image processing in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, group photo shoots, experimentation with a professional lighting kit, and more are covered throughout the week. Experience in photography is not required to participate. This experience is excellent for students with a passion for photography and students working on portfolio development for the college application process. Bring your camera or use one of ours.
AFTERCARE ART CLUB WEEK 8 3-5 p.m. Ages: 6-11
Need a longer camp day? Join our Aftercare Art Club from 3-5 p.m. for an extended camp experience, which features sketch book time, visits to Pine Street hot spots and other artful and edible activities. More time to explore and make!
School Break Youth Workshops Choose from 1 to 5 days of art workshops for your child during Spring School Break. All basic supplies are included. Students must bring their bag lunch, and snacks will be provided.
POTTERY WHEEL
MINI WORLDS
This day is all about learning the basics of the ever-popular pottery wheel. Students will have all day to get their hands-on clay, spinning it into small bowls or cups to be fired and glazed by the studio. All items will be dishwasher safe and lead-free.
Shrink down with us and create small beautiful worlds. Campers will be encouraged to explore a variety of craft media to develop tiny, intricate terrariums, doll houses or fairy worlds.
PAINTING
Friday, April 27, 8-3 p.m. Ages 6-11 $70/$63 BCA members
Monday, April 23, 8-3 p.m. Ages 6-11 $70/$63 BCA members
Tuesday, April 24, 8-3 p.m. Ages 6-11 $70/$63 BCA members This one-day camp is designed for the young painter that wants to go beyond the typical tempera. Join us at BCA’s painting studio to experiment with watercolors and acrylic on paper or canvas, large or small. Have fun while learning new techniques that will help you make even better paintings.
CRAZY CREATURES
Wednesday, April 25, 8-3 p.m. Ages 6-8 $70/$63 BCA members Create awe-inspiring creatures out of the pages of your favorite book, from your favorite movie or your imagination. Will your creature have two or four heads? Will it be an animal or vegetable? You get to decide in this fun one-day camp that lets you get creative, through drawing, painting, and craft.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Wednesday, April 25, 8-3 p.m. Ages 9-11 $70/$63 BCA members Explore photography in our black and white darkroom and digital lab! Campers will go on guided photo shoots and will create prints in this fun, hands-on day.
Thursday, April 26, 8-3 p.m. Ages 6-11 $70/$63 BCA members
POTTERY WHEEL
This day is all about learning the basics of the ever-popular pottery wheel. Students will have all day to get their hands into clay, spinning it into small bowls or cups to be fired and glazed by the studio. All items will be dishwasher safe and lead-free.
CAMP LOCATION 405 Pine Street, Burlington, VT REGISTRATION Visit BurlingtonCityArts.org or call 802.865.7166.
Families are invited to drop-in to the BCA Center every third Saturday of the month to make their own artwork inspired by our current exhibitions. Each Family Art Saturday offers a different art making project that will ignite the imaginations of your family members! Create an original work of art inspired by BCA’s winter exhibitions featuring works by Dusty Boynton, Edwin Owre, and Elise Whittemore.
EVERY THIRD SATURDAY • 11-1 p.m. FEBRUARY 17 • MARCH 17 • APRIL 21 • MAY 19 JUNE 16 • JULY 21 • AUGUST 18 135 CHURCH ST. BURLINGTON VT FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Wheelchair accessible. Large Print and Braille available. For more information on accessibility, or to request accommodations, please call 802.865.7166 or 711 (TTY).
BURLINGTON CITY ARTS FOUNDATION 135 CHURCH STREET BURLINGTON, VT 05401 BURLINGTONCITYARTS.ORG
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