BCA Fall 2023 Catalog

FALL 2023 EVENTS

EXHIBITIONS CLASSES

Terry Ekasala, Backyard, 2023, oil on linen

PROGRAMS & EVENTS

TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES

City Hall Park

Fridays, 7:30 pm / Saturdays, 6:30 pm, Free

Catch a concert on the lawn as the sun sets on City Hall Park. This beloved series presents 16 free evening concerts on alternating Fridays and Saturdays, featuring a lineup of regional luminaries spanning the full spectrum of genres.

BTV MARKET

City Hall Park

Saturdays, 11 am-3 pm, through September 30 Free

Cross paths with an eclectic array of artists, makers, bakers, and more at the BTV Market! Presented by Burlington City Arts and Love Burlington, the BTV Market runs every Saturday from June 3-September 30 in City Hall Park. Start your weekend with live Market Music, lawn games, food vendors, and immaculate summer vibes every Saturday in the heart of downtown.

September 1: Sarah King with Troy Millette

September 2: Maple Run Band with Fern Maddie

September 15: Marcie Hernandez

September 16: Boyscott with Cosmic the Cowboy

September 2: Milton Busker & the Grim Work

September 9: Thaya Zalewski Quartet

September 16: Marina Prikis

September 23: CONANT

September 30: Back Porch Revival

2023 City Hall Park programming is underwritten by the Pomerleau Family Foundation & The WaterWheel Foundation. Media sponsor: SevenDays

The Twilight Series is presented by Sound Toys

The BTV Market has support from Lake Champlain Chocolates and Kiss the Cook.

BTV WINTER MARKET APPLICATIONS

City Hall Park

Artists and makers, sell your wares at the BTV Winter Market! This European-inspired market in City Hall Park runs November 18-December 23. Applications open August 28.

HIGHLIGHT NEW YEAR’S EVE

Downtown, Burlington

December 31

BCA is thrilled to ring in 2024 with Burlington’s official New Year’s Eve bash, Highlight. Taking the stress out of NYE plan-making since 2018, Highlight’s trademark mashup of music, art, dance, theater, food, and fun unfolds across the downtown and waterfront areas throughout the day. The belovedly eclectic festival is programmed in-part through our own

For more information and to apply, visit: loveburlington.org

crowdsourcing initiative called the Bright Ideas Project, ensuring a truly community-powered event. Highlight is the place to be if you’re looking to be everywhere all at once. All access buttons go on sale November 1. Stay tuned for lineup announcements and more at highlight.community!

The BTV Winter Market is presented by Vermont Construction Company.

The Bright Ideas Project is proudly powered by VSECU

GALLERY PROGRAMS

BCA CENTER AT 135 CHURCH STREET

VIRTUAL ARTIST TALK HYUNSUK ERICKSON

Thursday, September 7, 6-7 pm Virtual (Zoom), Free

Kick off your Art Hop weekend by joining BCA for an interactive online program with exhibiting artist Hyunsuk Erickson, who discusses her installation Thingumabob Society Exploring ideas of materiality, resourcefulness, and identity, Hyunsuk shares insights on her process and ideas that merge sculpture and craft tradition.

Outstanding: Contemporary Self-Taught Art, BCA Center installation, 2023

IN CONVERSATION: OUTSTANDING SELF-TAUGHT ARTISTS

Thursday, September 14, 6-7:30 pm

BCA Center, Free

Join BCA for a lively conversation with Vermont artists featured in our current exhibition

Outstanding: Contemporary Self-Taught Art Artists will share insights on their artwork and discuss the term “self-taught” and its implications in their creative practice.

Thingumabob Society, BCA Center installation, 2023

GALLERY LEARNING

FAMILY ART SATURDAY

BCA Center

Every fourth Saturday

September 23*, October 28, and November 25 11-1 pm, Free

*City Hall Park, 11-2 pm

Get creative and make art together! On September 23, join BCA outside in City Hall Park during the BTV Market for a drop-in art making program inspired by our summer exhibition

Outstanding: Contemporary Self-Taught Art We return indoors for our October and November installments.

BCA CENTER AT 135 CHURCH STREET

BCA CENTER CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

OUTSTANDING: CONTEMPORARY SELF-TAUGHT ART

Through September 17, 2023

First Floor Gallery, BCA Center

Featuring self-taught artists from Vermont and the surrounding region, Outstanding explores the growing popularity and shifting implications of contemporary artists whose creative practice falls outside mainstream and traditional categories of art making. Working in highly personal and often idiosyncratic styles, Outstanding artists investigate themes of healing, memory, community, and the otherworldly.

Artists: Larry Bissonnette, Denver Ferguson, June Gutman, Chip Haggerty, Liza Phillip, Pamela Smith, Thomas Stetson, and Kalin Thomas.

HYUNSUK ERICKSON: THINGUMABOB SOCIETY

Through September 17, 2023

Second Floor Gallery, BCA Center

Hyunsuk Erickson explores ideas of materiality, resourcefulness, and identity in her whimsical installation Thingumabob Society. Comprised of multi-colored, organic forms that tower in size, spring from the wall, or gather in groups, Erickson’s oddly shaped and playful sculptures suggest sprouting seeds or family groupings as they also explore the hybrid nature of her Korean and American identity.

Liza Phillip, Bobo, 2023

Thingumabob Society, BCA Center installation, 2023

Outstanding: Contemporary Self-Taught Art and Hyunsuk Erickson: Thingumabob Society are sponsored in part by Leunig’s Bistro & Café and the Maslow Family Foundation. Hospitality sponsors, Lake Champlain Chocolates, Farrell Distributing,and Prophecy Wines. Burlington City Arts is supported in part by The Vermont Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

BCA CENTER FALL EXHIBITIONS

OPENING RECEPTION:

Friday, October 20 5-7 pm, Free

TERRY EKASALA: NEW WORKS

October 20, 2023–January 27, 2024

First Floor, BCA Center

Terry Ekasala’s improvisational paintings explore the threshold between abstraction and representation. Ekasala approaches painting with immediacy and spontaneity, reveling in the interplay of color and texture, gesture, and form. New Works features monumental oil paintings and more intimate works on paper, as well as several new large-scale paintings commissioned by BCA. Residing in East Burke, Vermont, Ekasala has exhibited her work nationally and internationally. Ekasala is the recipient of the 2023 Vermont Prize.

TEXTURE & RESPONSE

October 20, 2023 – January 27, 2024

Second Floor Gallery, BCA Center

Featuring three New England artists working in craft media including glass, wood, and paper, Texture & Response prompts us to recognize our fascination with texture. Texture & Response asserts that in place of touch, our visual perception of surface is just as compelling as physical sensation. These artists explore the allure of texture through their use of materials and a shared meditative practice.

Ghosts, oil on linen, 2023

Gracia Nash, Lay Me Down To Rest, 2018, video still

Hospitality sponsors, Lake Champlain Chocolates, Farrell Distributing, and William Hill Estate Winery. urlington City Arts is supported in part by The Vermont Arts Council & the National Endowment for the Arts.

YOUTH & FAMILY CLASSES

BCA STUDIOS AT 405 PINE STREET | AGES 6 & UP

FAMILY MAKE N’ TAKE @ KIDS HOP

All Ages

Saturday, September 9, 10 am-1 pm Free

Make BCA Studios one of your stops at Kids Hop during the Art Hop! Visit teaching artist Melissa Jones at our craft station as you create your own fun and vibrant work of art.

HANDBUILT COCOA CUPS

Ages 6 & Up

Sunday, November 5, 10 am-12 pm

Instructor: Emily Kadish

$30 per participant

Spend the morning as a family in the BCA Clay studio as we turn slabs of clay into structured handbuilt tumbler cups. Using our collection of stamps and tools, learn decorative techniques to create texture and pattern, and customize with colored underglaze. Once fired, your cup will be ready for that perfect cup of cocoa. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Adults may assist their child(ren) free of charge; additional tickets are required for adults who would like to make their own work. Each ticket includes one cup that will then be fired and glazed by the studio. Only one fired piece per student; no additional pieces will be kept or fired. Your fired piece will be available for pickup at the studio 4-6 weeks after your class.

FUNKY FOOD STUFFIES

Ages 6 & Up

Sunday, December 3, 10 am-12 pm

Instructor: Kara Ware

$30 per participant

Time fries when you’re learning a new skill together! Working with basic hand sewing techniques and easy sew machines, we’ll use simple patterns to cut and create your own funky food stuffies. We will then embellish them with various materials including ribbons, buttons, rickrack, and puffy fabric paints. From a crispy hard-shell taco to a triple scoop ice cream cone, the options are as endless as a

buffet. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Adults may assist their child(ren) free of charge. Additional tickets are required for adults who’d like to make their own work.

FRIDAY FAMILY WHEEL

Ages 6 & up

OPTION 1: Friday, September 29, 5-6:30 pm

OPTION 2: Friday, October 6, 5-6:30 pm

OPTION 3: Friday, October 13, 5-6:30 pm

Instructors: Quinn Johnson & Kris Joppe-Mercure $30 per participant/class

Connect as a family at the BCA Clay Studio! A ticket provides a wheel demonstration at the beginning of class, wheel access, hand building, unlimited clay, and time to create one piece that will then be fired and glazed by the studio. Only one fired piece per student; no additional pieces will be kept or fired. Your fired piece will be available for pickup at the studio 4-6 weeks after your class.

YOUTH POTTERY

Ages 6-12

Sundays, October 1-October 22, 2-4 pm

Instructor: Melissa Jones

$150 per participant

In this weekly class, students explore the BCA Clay Studio to create bowls, cups, sculptures, and more through wheel throwing and hand building techniques. Learn surface design and decorating tips to make your pieces amazing. Class fee includes up to three pieces to be fired and glazed by the studio; all items will be food/dishwasher/microwave safe and lead-free. Finished pottery will be available for pickup 4-6 weeks after the class ends. All materials provided.

SCHOOL BREAK WORKSHOPS

BCA STUDIOS AT 405 PINE STREET | AGES 6 & UP

DIY CRAFTS & ACCESSORIES

Ages 6-8

Friday, October 6, 8 am-3 pm

Instructor: Kara Ware

$105 per participant

Get creative as we craft whimsical accessories like capes, wands, masks, and more. Students will explore materials and combine techniques like simple sewing, fabric painting, and other decorative elements to customize their favorite costume and leave with a printed treat tote. Students must bring a bag lunch and snacks.

GLOW IN THE DARK SCREEN PRINT

Ages 9-11

Friday, October 6, 8 am-3 pm

Instructor: Sarah Jayne Kennelly

$105 per participant

Take your far-out, spooky, or supernatural drawings, photos, and designs and print them onto a poster and tote bag. Working in BCA’s professional print studio, students learn to apply photo emulsion, use a silkscreen exposure unit, and print images using glow in the dark inks. Students must bring a bag lunch and snacks.

TEEN DARKROOM PHOTO

Ages 12-18

Friday, September 22-October 13, 5-7:30 pm

Instructor: Zach LaDuc

$180 per participant

Immerse yourself in the photographic process and develop your artistic vision in this dynamic course designed for teens with a passion for art. Go on guided group photo shoots in the South End of Burlington with a manual 35mm SLR film camera and learn how to print your photographs in our black and white darkroom. Students will also participate in supportive discussions and critiques. All materials (including a camera) provided. No experience required.

FRIDAY TEEN WHEEL

Ages 12-18

OPTION 1: Friday, October 20, 5-6:30 pm

OPTION 2: Friday, October 27, 5-6:30 pm

OPTION 3: Friday, November 3, 5-6:30 pm

Instructors: Quinn Johnson & Kris Joppe-Mercure

$30 per participant/class

Join us for a night on the wheel at the BCA Clay Studio! A ticket includes a wheel throwing demonstration and access to your own wheel. You’ll have time to practice before making one piece to be fired and glazed by the studio. Only one fired piece per student; no additional pieces will be kept or fired. Your fired piece will be available for pickup at the studio 4-6 weeks after your class.

TEEN STUDIO SESSIONS: DARKROOM & DIGITAL LAB

Ages 12-18

OPTION 1: Friday, October 20, 5-8 pm

OPTION 2: Saturday, October 21, 10 am-1 pm

OPTION 3: Friday, October 27, 5-8 pm

OPTION 4: Saturday, October 28, 10 am-1 pm

OPTION 5: Friday, November 3, 5-8 pm

$30 per participant/session

Prerequisite: Students must have taken a BCA Darkroom Photo, Digital Photo, or Digital Illustration class or camp within the past calendar year and feel confident working independently.

Looking to take your photography and digital arts practice to the next level? Teen Studio Sessions offer students the opportunity to work in the Darkroom & Digital Labs with guided support and technical troubleshooting from a member of our staff. Designed for editing and printing, students must bring negatives or a flash drive with their images and will not have access to a camera. Students’ experience must correspond to the studio they are working in. Students who have met the prerequisite in both studios are eligible to work in both spaces during their session. Each session includes access to studio equipment and a limited number of prints per session. Additional prints are available to purchase for fees up to $2.00/ print or $1.00/inch for large format prints.

PORTFOLIO PREP: PHOTOGRAPHING ARTWORK

Ages 15-18

OPTION 1: Friday, October 6, 4:30-6 pm

OPTION 2: Friday, November 3, 4:30-6 pm

OPTION 3: Friday, December 1, 4:30-6 pm

Instructor: Mark La Rosa 1-time workshop, 1 student/session max

$75

In this 90-minute private photography session, you will work one-on-one with a BCA professional to photograph your 2- or 3-dimensional artwork in the BCA Lighting Studio. Students are encouraged to bring specific guidelines of submission for the programs they expect to apply to. Work will be professionally lit and photographed and you will receive one high-res TIFF and one JPEG of each image. During the photo session, you will be responsible for moving your artwork around and for unpacking and packing up your artwork. BCA staff will handle the lighting and camera work during the shoot and will apply basic color correction, density and contrast adjustments to each image in BCA’s Digital Lab. You may bring up to 10 unframed pieces no larger than 40"x60" or 10 objects no larger than 24"x24"x24". BCA will provide a digital camera during the session and a flash drive with your images for you to keep.

CLAY CLASSES

BCA STUDIOS AT 405 PINE STREET | AGES 18 & UP

MIXED LEVEL WHEEL THROWING OPTION 1

Wednesdays, September 27- November 15, 1:30-4 pm

Instructor: Sheilagh Smith

$440

Prerequisite: Wheel throwing experience.

MIXED LEVEL WHEEL THROWING OPTION 2

Wednesdays, September 27-November 15, 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Jeremy Ayers

$440

Prerequisite: Wheel throwing experience.

WHEEL THROWING OPTION 1

Wednesdays, September 27 – November 15, 9:30 am-12 pm

Instructor: Emily Kadish

$440

WHEEL THROWING OPTION 2

Thursdays, September 28 - November 16, 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Zoe Rae

$440

This class is an introduction to clay, pottery, and the ceramics studio. Students work primarily on the potter’s wheel, learning basic throwing and forming techniques while creating functional pieces such as mugs, cups, and bowls. Students are also guided through various finishing techniques using the studio’s house slips and glazes. No previous experience needed. Class price includes your first bag of clay and open studio access during the weeks of your class. Additional clay sold separately. All glazes and firings are also included.

Mixed Level Wheel supports students across a range of skill and experience levels who have thrown on the wheel. This eight-week course is rooted in fundamentals and encourages individual projects. Demonstrations and instruction covers centering, throwing, trimming, and glazing, as well as forms and techniques determined by students. Class price includes your first bag of clay and open studio access during the weeks of your class. Additional clay sold separately. All glazes and firings are also included.

FRIDAY ADULT WHEEL

OPTION 1: Friday, September 29, 7-8:30 pm

OPTION 2: Friday, October 6, 7-8:30 pm

OPTION 3: Friday, October 13, 7-8:30 pm

OPTION 4: Friday, October 20, 7-8:30 pm

OPTION 5: Friday, October 27, 7-8:30 pm

OPTION 6: Friday, November 3, 7-8:30 pm

Instructors: Sheilagh Smith & Kris Joppe-Mercure $30 per class

Curious about the pottery wheel? Spend a Friday night with our pottery instructors at the BCA Clay Studio. A ticket includes a wheel throwing demonstration plus access to your own wheel. You will have time to practice before making a piece that will be fired and glazed by the studio. Only one fired piece per student; no additional pieces will be kept or fired. Your fired piece will be available for pickup at the studio 4-6 weeks after your class.

SCREEN PRINT

Wednesdays, September 20-November 1, (no class 10/25), 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Kara Ware

$330

This introduction to screen printing shows students how to design and print t-shirts, posters, fine art, and more. Discover a variety of techniques for transferring and printing images using hand-drawn, photographic, or borrowed imagery. Students learn how to apply photo emulsion, use an exposure unit, and print on a variety of surfaces. Class price includes the use of studio equipment, emulsion, transparencies, and ink as well as open studio access during the weeks of the class. Students can bring their own screens or rent one through the studio. No experience necessary.

PRINTMAKING

Thursdays, September 21-October 26, 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Susan Smereka

$330

This six-week introductory class shows students a whole range of printing techniques that can be used on their own or in combination to create unique artwork. Through demonstrations and hands-on learning, students are introduced to the studio’s equipment and materials and will learn techniques such as block printing with linoleum, collagraph (a low-relief intaglio technique), and monoprint. Students are also encouraged to explore these techniques and have fun experimenting. Class price includes basic supplies as well as access to open studio during the weeks of your class. No previous experience needed.

TINY FOOD PRINTS

Saturday, November 4, 10 am-3 pm

Instructor: Sarah Jayne Kennelly

$100

Using deliciously colorful food as inspiration, students will create mini masterpieces with easy-to-carve linocut blocks. Students can bring their own edible theme sketch or photo to work from, or use a selection of stencil. Local printmaker and photographer Sarah Jayne Kennelly will share techniques and tips to create your tiny prints using our rainbow of studio inks and printing press. Beginners are welcome and all supplies provided. Please bring a bag lunch.

WOODCUT

Wednesdays, November 8-December 20 (no class 11/22), 2023, 6-8:30pm

Instructor: Ashley Stagner

$330

Discover the unique process of woodblock printing with local artist Ashley Stagner. Students focus on fundamental relief printing to transform their designs into unique prints. The class progresses to more sophisticated processes, including multi-color printing and 2-3 color reduction block printing. Cost includes all basic materials and open studio use during the weeks of the class.

HAND-PRINTED WRAPPING PAPER & CARDS

Saturday, December 2, 10 am-4 pm

Instructor: Kara Ware

$120

MIXED LEVEL PRINTMAKING

Thursday, November 2-30 (no class 11/23), 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Susan Smereka

$220

Prerequisite: Students should have either completed BCA’s Printmaking class or have previous experience and familiarity with printing techniques and the press.

Mixed Level Printmaking is for students who are comfortable with basic printmaking techniques and want to take their skills to the next level in a supportive environment. Local printmaker Susan Smereka will enrich your knowledge on familiar techniques while teaching you new processes. Students are encouraged to bring ongoing work to troubleshoot issues as a class. Class price includes basic supplies as well as access to open studio during the weeks of your class.

Spend a day in BCA’s print studio using our professional printing equipment to create handmade wrapping paper, cards, and more. Guided by local artist Kara Ware, students learn the basics of screen printing, linocut, and other techniques to create unique, shareable art. This class is great for getting to know our studio and have some fun printing. All supplies will be provided; no experience is necessary. Please bring a bag lunch.

DRAWING & PAINTING CLASSES

CONTEMPORARY FIGURE PAINTING

Wednesdays, September 20 – November 8, 1:30-4:30 pm

Instructor: Gail Salzman

$528

Prerequisite: Oil painting and figure drawing experience is recommended.

Intermediate and advanced painters, revitalize your painting practice with a contemporary approach to the figure, using vibrant color and dynamic composition. Work from live models each week, using non-toxic, watersoluble oils. Benefit from constructive feedback and individual coaching in a small group environment. Class price includes paint as well as the use of BCA’s palettes, easels, and painting trays. Students are responsible for some materials; see materials list online under class description.

ABSTRACT PAINTING

Wednesdays, September 20 - October 25, 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Linda Jones

$330

Explore the many exciting possibilities of abstract painting through a variety of fun demonstrations and exercises designed to help you open up and work intuitively. Experiment with the paint of your choice (water-soluble oils, acrylics, or watercolor) and a variety of other mixed media. Learn from fellow students and discuss techniques and ideas in a supportive setting. While prompts will be given for you to respond to, please bring ideas and reference materials for inspiration. Beginners are welcome. Shared paint, the use of BCA’s palettes, easels, painting trays, and open studio hours during the weeks of the class are included. Students are responsible for some materials; see materials list under online class description.

DRAWING

Thursdays, September 21-October 26, 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Ashley Stagner

$330

Learn a variety of drawing techniques including basic perspective, compositional layout, and use of dramatic light and shadows. Local artist Ashley Stagner leads you through a variety of drawing exercises and group discussions. Students are encouraged to work with a variety of drawing media including pencil, ink, and charcoal in this supportive and fun class. All levels of experience, including beginners, are welcome. All materials will be provided, including access to the studio during the weeks of your class.

ACRYLIC PAINTING

Wednesdays, November 1-December 13 (no class 11/22), 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: James Beihl

$330

This class introduces students to the tools and techniques artists use to create works of art in one of the most versatile mediums available. Learn the basics of mixing colors, blending, and a variety of acrylic painting techniques. Acrylic paint is the perfect medium for both the beginner and the experienced artist who wants to try something new. No experience necessary. Price includes all basic materials and equipment as well as open studio access during the weeks of your class.

COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS

Thursdays, November 2-December 14 (no class 11/23), 6-8 pm

Instructor: Rachel Lindsay

$240

Learn the art of storytelling through comics. From short form and comic strips to long form and the graphic novel, this course will focus on narrative style over drawing instruction. We will introduce students to the work of cartoonists representing a variety of styles and mediums. Some drawing experience recommended. All materials are provided.

COLLAGE WORKSHOP: WONDERLAND

Saturday, November 4, 1-4 pm

Instructor: Madcollage

$60

Wonderland is a place where everything is possible. Create mixed-media collages filled imagination, inspired by iconic children’s books. Using a variety of papers, cutting, and layering collage techniques, students will make a set of playing cards worthy of the Queen of Hearts. Fall down the rabbit hole with local artist Madcollage as your knowledgeable guide. You’ll find your way back one paper snippet at a time! No collage experience necessary. All basic materials will be provided.

COLLAGE WORKSHOP: WINTER FOLK TALES

Saturday, December 2, 1-4 pm

Instructor: Madcollage

$60

Vermont winters are long, but a lot of outdoor beauty goes unnoticed as we take refuge inside. In this workshop, we will use the magic of the winter landscape as inspiration. After sharing winter folk tales and looking at frosty paintings and photographs, students will collage bright and colorful greeting cards that can be given to loved ones. No collage experience necessary. All basic materials will be provided.

PHOTOGRAPHY & DIGITAL LAB

DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY OPTION 1

Wednesdays, September 20 – October 25, 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Sarah Jayne Kennelly

$330

DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY OPTION 2

Thursdays, October 12-November 16, 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Cooper Dodds

$330

Explore the analog black and white darkroom. Students learn how to properly expose black and white film, process film into negatives, and make silver gelatin prints. All 35mm film, paper, and darkroom supplies are included, as well as access to the darkroom during the weeks of your class. If you do not have access to a camera, email kwilliams@burlingtoncityarts.org to borrow the studio’s camera (limited supplies).

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Wednesdays, September 20-October 25, 2023, 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Mark La Rosa

$330

Learn the basics of making a great photograph from initial exposure to editing and printing in this comprehensive class. The class starts with an overview of camera controls and functions, including aperture, shutter speed, ISO ratings, shooting in RAW, lens choices, metering techniques, and more. Organizing and editing files in Adobe Lightroom are also covered, and students leave with a selection of high-quality prints made on our archival Epson printer. This class also includes assignments and supportive critique sessions to discuss the composition, content, and concepts explored in your photographs. Students should bring a DSLR or digital Mirrorless Rangefinder camera and a Mac-compatible portable hard drive or flash drive. Open studio use is also included during the weeks of this class. No experience necessary.

PHOTO EDITING: PHOTOSHOP

Thursdays, October 26-November 16, 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Mark La Rosa

4 weeks

$220

Demystify Adobe Photoshop and create the digital images you envision! This class starts with the basics of the Photoshop toolbox and will cover exposure and color corrections, working with layers and masks to edit selectively, removing and adding content within images, appropriately sizing files for print or the web, and printing on BCA’s Epson inkjet printer. Bring a selection of digital image files or scanned negative files on a Mac-compatible flash or hard drive to the first class. No experience necessary. Digital Lab open studio hours are included during the weeks of your class.

MIXED LEVEL DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY

Wednesdays, November 1-December 13 no class 11/22), 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Sarah Jayne Kennelly

$330

Prerequisite: Darkroom experience, including developing black and white prints, is required.

Refine your black and white darkroom skills and receive feedback on your work in this supportive, project-based class designed for students with some darkroom experience. Guided sessions to help you improve your printing and film processing techniques and discussion of the technical, aesthetic, and conceptual aspects of your work will be included. Alternative photographic processes will also be explored to expand your art form. Photo paper, 35mm film, and darkroom supplies are provided, as well as access to Darkroom open studio hours during the weeks of your class. Students should bring their own manual 35mm or medium format film camera plus a roll of exposed film to the first class. If you do not have access to a camera, email kwilliams@ burlingtoncityarts.org to borrow the studio’s camera (limited supplies).

CUSTOM FABRIC PRINTING WITH FORBITAL FACTORY

Saturday, November 4, 10 am-3 pm

Instructor: Kara Ware

1-day workshop

$135

Bring home a custom fabric that you design and print locally! This exciting workshop is a collaboration between BCA and South End neighbors Forbital Factory. Start out with a tour of Forbital Factory’s 12,000 square foot state-of-the-art apparel manufacturing facility. Then, down the street at BCA’s Digital Lab, learn how to make your favorite images or personal artwork print-ready, turning them into repeating patterns using Photoshop. We’ll send digital files back to Forbital Factory to be printed on fabric. Printing will be done after the workshop, and fabric pickup will be coordinated with students at a later date. Students will receive one yard of custom-printed, twill fabric.

MIXED LEVEL DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Wednesdays, November 8 – December 6 (no class 11/22), 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Mark La Rosa

$220

Prerequisite: BCA Digital Photography class or proficiency using manual exposure controls on a digital camera.

Are you comfortable using a digital camera but would like to explore the technical and creative aspects of photography more deeply? This class focuses on expanding, editing, and refining your digital photographs to create the portfolio of work you envision. Organize and edit techniques in Adobe Lightroom and print on our Epson inkjet printer. This class is designed to address individual student interests while exploring ideas in contemporary photography. Students will also dig into the technical, aesthetic, and conceptual aspects of their work through supportive critique sessions. Open studio use is included during the weeks of this class. Bring a DSLR or digital Mirrorless Rangefinder camera and a selection of digital files on a Mac-compatible external flash or hard drive to the first class.

JEWELRY CLASSES

JEWELRY OPTION 1

Thursdays, September 21-October 26, 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Bren Prescott

$330

JEWELRY OPTION 2

Wednesdays, October 11 -November 15, 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Bren Prescott

$330

Learn the basics of creating metal jewelry. Techniques covered include sawing, piercing, filing, annealing, soldering, texturing, cold connections, basic hollow construction, ringsizing, and more. Students are encouraged to explore different styles of contemporary and historical jewelry, design process, and the use of alternative materials through the studio library, the internet, and on their own. Class price includes all basic supplies and equipment as well as open studio access during the weeks of the class.

MIXED LEVEL JEWELRY

Thursdays, November 2 – December 14 (no class 11/23), 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Bren Prescott

$330

Prerequisite: Students should have completed BCA’s Jewelry or a comparable class and have a basic knowledge of fine metal jewelry techniques such as sawing, soldering, drilling, filing and polishing.

Mixed Level Jewelry is designed for students who have learned the basics of fine metals jewelry but are looking to push their skills and projects further in a supportive environment. Demonstrations and instruction will focus on increasing soldering and finishing skills and will cover beginning chain construction. Jeweler Bren Prescott will provide expertise to develop individual projects, while fellow students will be encouraged to share knowledge and inspiration. Class price includes all basic supplies and equipment as well as access to open studio during the weeks of the class.

ARTIST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES

This series of professional development workshops and talks provides artists with skills, tools, and resources to develop their professional and artistic practices.

PHOTOGRAPHING ARTWORK

OPTION 1: Friday, October 6, 10:30 am-noon

OPTION 2: Friday, October 6, 1:30-3 pm

OPTION 3: Friday, November 3, 10:30 am-noon

OPTION 4: Friday, November 3, 1:30-3 pm

OPTION 5: Friday, December 1, 10:30 am-noon

OPTION 6: Friday, December 1, 1:30-3 pm

Instructor: Mark La Rosa

$100

In this 90-minute private photography session, students work one-on-one with a BCA professional to photograph two-dimensional or three-dimensional artworks. BCA staff professionally light and photograph the work. Students receive one high-res TIFF and one JPEG of each image. During the photo session, students are responsible for handling artwork. BCA staff will apply basic color correction, density, and contrast adjustments to each image in BCA’s Digital Lab. Students may bring up to 10 total pieces that fall within these size limits: 2-D flat artwork no larger than 40x60"; 3-D sculptural pieces no larger than 24x24". BCA provides a digital camera during the session and a flash drive of final images for students to keep.

INTRO TO CREATIVE SUITE

Sunday, November 5, 10 am-4 pm

Instructor: Kat Hartley

$120

Prerequisite: Students should have basic Mac computer skills.

Come dip your toes into Creative Suite’s big three programs: Photoshop, Illustrator, and Indesign. In this beginner workshop, local graphic designer Kat Hartley leads you through a simple project that introduces the exciting features of each program. Starting with removing backgrounds and editing photos in Photoshop, students learn to work with vector shapes in Illustrator and finish the day in InDesign, combining their creations with text in digital booklets. This hands-on class gives you a basic orientation to these core programs. BCA will provide each student with a Mac to work on during the class. Please bring a bag lunch.

DEVELOPING AN ARTIST STATEMENT

Monday, October 23, 6-8 pm

Instructor: Jessica Manley

$75

What exactly is an artist statement and how is it different from a bio? Is a CV the same as a résumé? Join Jessica Manley, editor and curator, for professional guidance and feedback on your writing. Artists from all disciplines and at all levels are welcome. Participants will need to send in their current artist statement, bio, and CV a week before class to be reviewed by Jessica. Class will be spent reviewing edits together and exploring ways to improve your writing. All participants will work toward a concise, polished artist statement that communicates what you investigate, observe, and want to express with your art, so your next grant, residency, or exhibition proposal is even stronger. During the week following class, students may send their revised statements to Jessica for final comments. Pair this class with Talking with the Curator to build off of what you learn.

TALKING WITH THE CURATOR: PREPARING AN EXHIBITION PROPOSAL

Tuesday, November 7, 6-8 pm

Instructor: Heather Ferrell

$75

Join Heather Ferrell, BCA’s Curator and Director of Exhibitions, for a one-night workshop to learn best practices when creating an exhibition proposal. A week before the workshop, participants send images of 3-5 works, an artist or project statement, and a draft cover letter for their proposal to be reviewed. During the workshop, participants discuss how to present material for different galleries and museums, refine a project statement, and prepare to speak about their work with a curator. Students may send revised proposals the week following the workshop for final comments. Pair this class with Developing an Artist Statement to build on of what you learn.

STUDIO MEMBERSHIP

The BCA Studios at 405 Pine Street offer seasonal studio membership for adults (18+) with basic experience who would like to work independently in our drawing/painting, print, clay, or jewelry studios, as well as in the darkroom/ digital photography lab. Each studio offers approximately 20-30 hours of open studio time per week. Trained studio assistants are on-hand during all open studio hours for guidance and support. On-site storage for supplies is included. Please contact the specific studio manager for more information and to schedule an orientation. More information is at burlingtoncityarts.org.

Fall 2023 fee: $250-$300 depending on studio

STUDIO MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS

Each season, BCA offers a limited number of partial and full scholarships for studio membership. We encourage you to fill out a scholarship form at burlingtoncityarts.org/scholarship. The education director is usually able to process scholarship applications in a week’s time or less.

The JUDY KELLY DRAWING / PAINTING STUDIO + PRINTMAKING STUDIO features standing easels, adjustable lighting, a utility sink, a homasote critique wall, and drying racks. Studio members are allowed the use of the community tools and shared storage space. Our drawing/painting studio is equipped for solvent-free, water-based painting, and drawing materials. The printmaking studio offers a 30"x48" Takach etching press, a 38"x32" vacuum-sealed exposure unit, blowout sink, utility sink, large work tables, and cleaning materials. Our print studio is equipped for silkscreen, relief printmaking, and monotype. Studio members are allowed the use of the community tools and shared storage space.

Contact: Sarah Jayne Kennelly (802) 865-7554

skennelly@burlingtoncityarts.org

The TAMARA EDDY CLAY STUDIO is a fully equipped, educationally-focused ceramics studio with 14 pottery wheels, three kilns, a slab roller, extruder, and a wide variety of hand tools for wheel throwing, hand building, and sculpting. Studio members get a personal shelf space to store their clay and works-in-progress. The studio provides slips, underglazes, and over 100 glaze combinations. All clay must be purchased through BCA.

Contact: Emily Kadish (802) 860-7474

ekadish@burlingtoncityarts.org

The DARKROOM + DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY LABS offer a traditional black and white darkroom for film and print processing using low-toxicity Eco-Pro chemicals. There is space provided for experimenting with alternative historic processes, mat cutting, and zine making. The digital lab offers color-calibrated iMac workstations with Adobe Creative Cloud software, Epson V700/V800 film scanners, and three large-format Epson printers with archival printing capability up to 44 inches. Additional per-sheet fees apply for digital paper and ink.

Contact: Mark La Rosa (802) 865-7554 mlarosa@burlingtoncityarts.org

The LAURIE PETERS JEWELRY STUDIO provides many tools and equipment for use including a polishing wheel, rolling mill, drill press, flex shafts, soldering stations, a PMC kiln, an extensive range of forming stakes and hammers, and many small hand tools.

Contact: Bren Prescott (802) 865-7554 bprescott@burlingtoncityarts.org

CLASS & LOCATIONS INFO

BCA CENTER

135 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401

BCA CENTER GALLERY HOURS

Wednesday - Friday: 12-5 pm

Saturday: 12-8 pm

Located in downtown Burlington, the BCA Center is housed in the old Ethan Allen Firehouse. The center hosts contemporary art exhibitions, gallery programs, and hosts community events such as the BTV Market and Summer Concert Series. Meeting space is also available for rent.

BCA STUDIOS

405 Pine Street, Burlington, VT 05401

Programs include drawing/painting, print, clay, jewelry, and darkroom/digital photography. BCA offers seasonal studio memberships.

BCA Home Studio via Zoom.

BURLINGTON

SCHOLARSHIPS (PARTIAL & FULL)

The BCA Studios offer many class/camp options year-round for any skill level. Full or partial scholarships are available to anyone regardless of ability to pay. Please fill out a scholarship form online at burlingtoncityarts.org/scholarship or call 802-865-7166 to request a paper application. Once approved, your class will be confirmed by the education director.

REFUNDS

Refunds can only be given if the request is made at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the class/camp. A cancellation fee of 15% of the class price is nonrefundable. After the two-week window, a class credit will be processed at the discretion of the education director. Class credits are nonrefundable.

REGISTER

To register for upcoming classes, visit burlingtoncityarts.org, call 802-865-7166, or register in person at the BCA Center, 135 Church Street, Burlington, Vermont.

Full payment is required to secure your space in the class. We accept Visa, MasterCard, cash, and checks. Please register at least one week before class begins to ensure your place. Students will be notified if a class is to be canceled due to low registration at least a week in advance and will be refunded in full.

ALL ARE WELCOME

Burlington City Arts is committed to being accessible for our whole community. We are wheelchair accessible, can make materials available in large print, and can make accommodations as requested. For more information please call 802.865.7166 or 802.865.7142 (TTY).

Burlington City Arts is supported in part by an American Rescue Plan Act grant from the National Endowment for the Arts to support general operating expenses in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.