BCA Winter - Spring Catalog 2022 by Burlington City Arts

WINTER / SPRING 2022 EVENTS EXHIBITIONS CLASSES

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HIGHLIGHT NEW YEAR’S EVE, 2021 Friday, December 31, 2021 To ring in 2022, Highlight welcomes hundreds of Vermont-grown performers for three types of events: virtual (streaming online), in-person (in downtown Burlington), and hybrid (virtual

+ in-person components). Watch a live concert, warm up at a bonfire, dance with a big band, take your kids to the circus, transport yourself at the tropical oasis, interact with immersive digital art, and of course, catch the fireworks at the waterfront. Get ready to experience Vermont’s talent in more ways than one at what will be the most accessible Highlight yet. Tickets and info are available at highlight.community.

ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN FILM SERIES

RUNNING FENCE (VIRTUAL) December 8-10, 2021

The Architecture and Design film series has been steaming monthly offerings for free, over a screening window of three days, through the current season. Check out the full roster of films, access the streams, and stay tuned for further announcements at adfilmseries.org.

GEORGE NAKASHIMA: WOODWORKER February 16, 2022

MAKING SPACE: 5 WOMEN CHANGING THE FACE OF ARCHITECTURE January 19, 2022

ALEXANDER CALDER March 16, 2022 ALUMINATION April 13, 2022

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HOLIDAY ARTIST MARKET

Saturday, December 11 & Sunday, December 12 City Hall Park

The 2021 BCA Holiday Artist Market takes place Saturday-Sunday, December 11-12, in Burlington’s City Hall Park. The market offers a unique, contemporary, and diverse shopping experience that supports local artists.

BCA CENTER CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

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Kirsten Reynolds, Spillover, 2021, Unbound, installation view

Objects of Empire, installation view, 2021

UNBOUND

BRADLEY BORTHWICK OBJECTS OF EMPIRE

On display through February 5, 2022 First Floor Gallery, BCA Center Unbound features the work of three New England artists who explore contemporary approaches to abstraction as it relates to architecture, space, and materials. United by their use of geometric, shaped forms that push outside the boundaries of the ubiquitous rectangle, each artist considers the possibilities of abstraction with novel perspectives – unconstrained by prescribed expectations or rules. Featuring abstract painting, sculpture, and works on paper, Unbound includes the work of Rachel Gross, Rob Hitzig, and Kirsten Reynolds.

On display through February 5, 2022 Second Floor Gallery, BCA Center Bradley Borthwick’s sculptural installation, Objects of Empire, evolved from his research of the Dorset marble quarry of Vermont and the ancient Roman storehouses known as horrea, found throughout southern Italy. For his first solo exhibition in New England, the artist creates hand-carved facsimiles of headstone and amphora, as well as beeswax models cast from their likeness. While seemingly incongruent and separated by time, location, and culture, these objects become poignant symbols of the ascension and demise of their respective realms. Calling to mind notions of sustainability and impermanence, Objects of Empire thoughtfully ponders the shared cycles of civilization.

BCA Exhibitions are funded in part by National Endowment for the Arts, and Vermont Arts Council.

BCA CENTER WINTER/SPRING EXHIBITIONS

Interior, 2020, (detail)

How I Met my Grandfather, 2021, single-channel video still

ERIC AHO: HEADWATER

SARAH TRAD WHAT STILL REMAINS

February 18-June 5, 2022 First Floor Gallery, BCA Center Eric Aho debuts a new series of paintings that feature captivating scenes of the natural world. Inspired by the artist’s wanderings amidst the lush, forest landscape surrounding his home in Saxtons River, Vermont, Aho’s paintings convey a vastness and intimacy with the land. Headwater features monumental and smaller scaled paintings that capture the artist’s sensory experience of the natural world—reconstructed by the artist through memory and invention. Embracing romantic and modern traditions, Aho’s paintings of rivers, waterfalls, streams, and brooks reflect our relationship with the wilderness—as being a part of nature, yet also an intruder. In Headwater, Eric Aho invites us to consider what painting from life and representing the natural world means today. All Works Courtesy of the Artist and DC Moore Gallery, New York

February 18-June 5, 2022 Second Floor Gallery, BCA Center As a Lebanese-American artist living in Philadelphia, Sarah Trad explores complex themes of personal and cultural identity through film-based media and textiles. Her single and multi-channel videos appropriate and digitally manipulate scenes from popular movies, music videos, and television, drawing upon SWANA* cinema. For her first solo exhibit in New England, Trad will debut a collection of new singlechannel videos, and multi-channel moving image and textiles installations. In How I Met My Grandfather and Clench My Fists, Trad examines her relationship to her Lebanese paternal grandfather whose death became a familial catalyst for years of inherited trauma, mental illness, and shame in her Arab American family. Trad also investigates personal identity and the absence of representation of Arab-Americans in popular media in her new video, Abir, Forever, and her multimedia wall installations. *South West Asian/ North African

GALLERY PUBLIC PROGRAMS BCA CENTER AT 135 CHURCH STREET

Kirsten Reynolds, Spillover, 2021, model for site-specific installation

THINK BIG - BUILD SMALL SCALE MODEL WORKSHOP WITH KIRSTEN REYNOLDS Saturday, January 29, 2022 1-5 pm $75, Fee includes materials Ages 18+ (Max 8 participants) Explore scale model-making with artist and educator Kirsten Reynolds whose abstract sculptural installation Spillover is featured in the BCA Center’s exhibition Unbound. Scale models are an invaluable tool for artists and designers to visualize ideas for three-

dimensional art. In this half-day workshop at the BCA Center, students learn to create their own scale model of an installation or sculpture using readily available materials such as paper, foam-core, and wood. The finished scale models will be photographed in a miniaturized indoor and outdoor environment to further explore how the installation or sculpture will transform the site and engage the audience. Throughout the workshop, Reynolds shares examples of how she and other artists and designers use scale models in their creative process and project proposals. Students have the opportunity to explore Reynolds’ largescale installation in the first-floor gallery.

GALLERY EDUCATION PROGRAMS BCA CENTER AT 135 CHURCH STREET

SEE.THINK.DO!

Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays 9:30-11:30 am (by appointment)

Groups can schedule a one or two-part program, with tours lasting approximately 45 minutes and full programs lasting 1.5 hours.

See.Think.Do! invites youth and adults to the BCA Center for an interactive arts experience. Visits begin in the gallery with guided exploration and lively discussion around contemporary art featured in BCA’s exhibitions. Programs conclude in the studio classroom, where students create works of art inspired by exhibition themes, materials, and artistic processes.

The program fee is $5 per student. Groups are invited to apply for a partial or full scholarship. To schedule your group visit, contact Melinda Johns, Gallery Education and Programs Coordinator, at mjohns@burlingtoncityarts.org, or call 802-865-7551.

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FAMILY ART SATURDAY

4th Saturday of the month, 11 am–1 pm January 22, February 26, March 26 BCA Center, 4th Floor, Education Studio

Get creative and make art together! Families are invited to visit BCA for our drop-in art making program and enjoy an activity inspired by our current exhibitions. Projects ignite the imaginations of your family members! FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

YOUTH, TEEN, AND FAMILY CLASSES BCA STUDIOS AT 405 PINE STREET | AGES 6 – 18

IN-PERSON CLASS COVID-19 & MASK INFORMATION

BCA looks forward to welcoming you into our studios. Health and safety is our first priority and the Vermont Department of Health, the Center for Disease Control, and the City of Burlington’s analytics team are guiding us carefully.

No guests may accompany students into the building. Registered students only. For the safety of our staff, we ask that you please wear a mask to class (covering nose and mouth, close to your face) at all times in our building regardless of vaccination status. We can provide a mask if needed. No one may enter our building if they have symptoms of any illness. Please stay home if you are sick. Students and staff are asked to use hand sanitizer when entering the building (provided at check-in desk) and then wash their hands when they enter the studios.

SUNDAY FAMILY CARDMAKING Ages 6 & up Sunday, February 6, 10 am-12 pm Instructor: Kara Ware $25 per participant

Join us in BCA’s print studio using our inks and tools to create handmade Valentine’s Day cards. This is a great class to spread joy to those you love while making functional crafts as a family. All supplies are provided, no experience needed. 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.

SUNDAY FAMILY JEWELRY Ages 6 & up Sunday, March 20, 10 am-12 pm Instructor: Kara Ware $25 per participant

Spend a morning with teaching artist Kara Ware creating beautiful and wearable works of art. Families will learn how to use studio equipment and tools and explore working with a selection of clay beads, glass beads, and more. All supplies are provided, no experience needed. 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 CLAY

Ages 6 & up BCA Studios, Clay Studio OPTION 1: Friday, February 4, 5-6:30 pm OPTION 2: Friday, February 11, 5-6:30 pm OPTION 3: Friday, February 18, 5-6:30 pm OPTION 4: Friday, April 1, 5-6:30 pm OPTION 5: Friday, April 8, 5-6:30 pm OPTION 6: Friday, April 15, 5-6:30 pm Instructor: Quinn Johnson and Sheilagh Smith $20 per participant/class Spend a Friday night with your 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. 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 join the fun and either hand build or use a wheel of their own. If you’d like your work to be fired and glazed by the studio, there is a $5 fee per piece. Finished pottery will be available for pick-up 4-6 weeks after visit. Ticket purchases for this class are non-refundable.

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FRIDAY TEEN WHEEL

Ages 12-18 OPTION 1: Friday, March 4, 5-6:30 pm OPTION 2: Friday, March 11, 5-6:30 pm OPTION 3: Friday, March 18, 5-6:30 pm OPTION 4: Friday, March 25, 5-6:30 pm Instructor: Quinn Johnson and Sheilagh Smith $20 per participant/class Spend a Friday night at the BCA Clay Studio. A ticket includes a wheel throwing demonstration at the beginning of class, access to a wheel, and time to create. This is a class for teens only; for parents looking to participate with their child, we recommend our Friday Family Clay classes. If you’d like your work to be fired and glazed by the studio, there is a $5 fee per piece. Finished pottery will be available for pick-up 4-6 weeks after visit. Ticket purchases for this class are non-refundable.

TEEN DRAWING

Ages 12-18 Fridays, January 28-February 18, 5-7:30 pm Instructor: Ross Sheehan $150 per participant Designed for teens with a passion for art, this class encourages students to experiment with different drawing techniques, such as charcoal, live figure drawing, and perspective. Students develop a deeper understanding of professional 2-D artistic techniques and leave with drawings to add to their art portfolio. Individual projects are encouraged in this small class based on students’ interests.

WINTER SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS BCA STUDIOS AT 405 PINE STREET | AGES 6 – 18

Join us this winter at the BCA Studios and work closely with professional teaching artists for a week. Every camp includes in-depth studio arts experience and high-quality art materials. Come for a halfday or pair morning and afternoon camps together to make a full-day experience. A supervised lunch break is provided from 11 am – 12 pm for campers staying all day. Join our Aftercare Art Club from, 3 – 5 pm, for an extended camp experience. More time to explore and make!

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MONDAY-FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21-25 MORNING CAMPS: 8-11 am AFTERNOON CAMPS: 12-3 pm AFTERCARE ART CLUB: 3-5 pm Lunch Break (included for full-day campers): 11 am-12 pm

HALF-DAY CAMPS: $165 per camp AFTERCARE ART CLUB (AGES 9-11): $80 per week or ($16 per day)

AGES 6-8

AGES 9-11

POTTERY

Join us for a week of working with clay in the BCA ceramics studio. Create bowls, cups, sculptures, and more through wheel throwing and hand building techniques. Learn surface design and decorating tips to make your pieces amazing. All items will be dishwasher-safe and lead-free. No experience necessary.

*Pair this with CARTOONS (AGES 6-8) for a full-day experience.

*Pair this with ECO ART (AGES 9-11) for a fullday experience.

CARTOONS

AGES 12-18

8-11 am Instructor: Catie Owen

12-3 pm Instructor: James Beihl Learn how to draw your favorite cartoon characters or ones that you create yourself! Campers look at a variety of illustrators and cartooning styles for inspiration. They then discover how to develop a character with expressions to make them come alive. *Pair this with POTTERY (AGES 6-8) for a full-day experience.

AGES 9-11

12-3 pm Instructor: Alissa Faber

DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY 12-3 pm Instructor: Renee Greenlee

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 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. All materials—including a camera—provided.

ECO ART

8-11 am Instructor: Cici Martignetti Art is all around us! In this camp, we ditch traditional supplies and explore our environment to create eco-friendly works of art. Students will create natural pigments and dyes from fruits and veggies, build sculptures from found materials, and upcycle old t-shirts into canvas as we transform from waste to wonder. *Pair this with POTTERY (AGES 9-11) for a full-day experience

SPRING SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS BCA STUDIOS AT 405 PINE STREET | AGES 6 – 18

Join us this spring at the BCA Studios and work closely with professional teaching artists for a week. Every camp includes in-depth studio arts experience and high-quality art materials. Come for a halfday or pair morning and afternoon camps together to make a full-day experience. A supervised lunch break is provided from 11 am – 12 pm for campers staying all day. Join our Aftercare Art Club from, 3 – 5 pm, for an extended camp experience. More time to explore and make!

MONDAY-FRIDAY, APRIL 18-22 MORNING CAMPS: 8-11 am AFTERNOON CAMPS: 12-3 pm AFTERCARE ART CLUB: 3-5 pm Lunch Break (included for full-day campers): 11 am-12 pm

HALF-DAY CAMPS: $165 per camp AFTERCARE ART CLUB (AGES 9-11): $80 per week or ($16 per day)

AGES 6-8

AGES 9-11

POTTERY

DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION

Learn the basics of digital illustration! Working in our digital lab, students will use Adobe Creative Suite to create a variety of projects including a digital kaleidoscope, photomontage, digital drawings, and paintings.

8-11 am Instructor: Catie Owen

*Pair this with MINI WORLDS (AGES 6-8) for a full-day experience.

8-11 am Instructor: Lindsay DiDio

*Pair this with POTTERY (AGES 9-11) for a full-day experience.

POTTERY

MINI WORLDS

12-3 pm Instructor: Alissa Faber

Shrink down with us and come create small wonderful worlds. Campers are encouraged to explore a variety of craft media to create tiny, intricate terrariums, doll houses, fairy worlds, and more.

*Pair this with POTTERY (AGES 6-8) for a full-day experience.

*Pair this with DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION (AGES 9-11) for a full-day experience.

12-3 pm Instructor: Kara Ware

AGES 12-18 PRINTMAKING

8-11 am Instructor: Kara Ware Learn all about printmaking as a way to make exciting new art. In BCA’s professional print studio, students learn different techniques such as carving stamps and monoprinting using professional tools and our printing press. Students will create a variety of one-of-a-kind prints on tote bags, cards, and posters.

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ADULT CLAY CLASSES

BCA STUDIOS AT 405 PINE STREET | AGES 18 & UP

IN-PERSON CLASS COVID-19 & MASK INFORMATION

WHEEL THROWING

MIXED LEVEL WHEEL THROWING

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 the 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. All glazes and firings are also included. No previous experience needed.

Prerequisite: Wheel throwing experience. 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 will cover 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. All glazes and firings are also included.

OPTION 1: Wednesdays, January 19-March 16 (no class 2/23), 9:30 am-12 pm Instructor: Chris Vaughn OPTION 2: Wednesdays, January 19-March 16 (no class 2/23), 1:30-4 pm Instructor: Alissa Faber OPTION 3: Thursdays, January 20-March 17 (no class 2/24), 6-8:30 pm Instructor: Sarah Camille Wilson $400

OPTION 1: Wednesdays, January 19-March 16 (no class 2/23), 6-8:30 pm Instructor: Jeremy Ayers OPTION 2: Wednesdays, April 6-June 1 (no class 4/20), 9:30 am-12 pm Instructor: Chris Vaughn OPTION 3: Thursdays, April 7-June 2 (no class 4/21), 6-8:30 pm Instructor: Sarah Camille Wilson $400

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FRIDAY ADULT WHEEL

OPTION 1: February 4, 7-8:30 pm OPTION 2: February 11, 7-8:30 pm OPTION 3: February 18, 7-8:30 pm OPTION 4: March 4, 7-8:30 pm OPTION 5: March 11, 7-8:30 pm OPTION 6: March 18, 7-8:30 pm OPTION 7: March 25, 7-8:30 pm OPTION 8: April 1, 7-8:30 pm OPTION 9: April 8, 7-8:30 pm OPTION 10: April 15, 7-8:30 pm Instructors: Quinn Johnson & Sheilagh Smith $20 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 at the beginning of class, access to a wheel, and time to try making a bowl or cup. There is a $5 additional fee per clay piece to be fired and glazed by the studio. Please note, pieces can take up to six weeks to go through our kilns. Ticket purchases for this class are non-refundable.

HAND BUILDING

Wednesdays, April 6-June 1 (no class 4/20), 6-8:30 pm Instructor: Addie Chris $400 Learn the basics of hand building to create functional and sculptural forms from clay. Class includes an introduction to our clay studio’s equipment and tools, along with helpful demonstrations and discussions. Working with the clay in different stages—from green ware to glaze—are covered. Class price includes your first bag of clay and open studio access during the weeks of your class. All glazes and firings are also included. No previous experience needed.

ADULT PRINT CLASSES

BCA STUDIOS AT 405 PINE STREET | AGES 18 & UP

SCREEN PRINTING

OPTION 1: Wednesdays, January 26-March 23 (no class 2/23), 6-8:30 pm OPTION 2: Thursdays, April 7-May 26, 6-8:30 pm Instructor: Kara Ware $400 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, how to use an exposure unit, and how to 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 your class. Students can bring their screens or rent one through the studio. No experience necessary.

PRINTMAKING

OPTION 1: Thursdays, January 27-March 3, 6-8:30 pm OPTION 2: Wednesdays, April 13-May 25 (no class 4/20), 9:30 am-12 pm Instructor: Susan Smereka $300 This six-week introductory class shows you 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 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 open studio access during the weeks of your class. No previous experience needed.

SCREEN PRINTING WORKSHOP Saturday, February 5, 10 am-3 pm Instructor: Kara Ware $90

This one-day workshop is for the person who wants to learn some creative screen printing techniques that do not involve the use of expensive studio equipment or digital imaging. Students will learn how to stretch their own screens and create stencils with the use of drawing fluid and screen filler. Easy and costeffective tips and tricks will be shared for students who are looking to print at home. No experience necessary. All basic supplies are included. Please bring a bottle of water and a bag lunch.

DIY VALENTINES

Monday, February 7, 6-9 pm Instructor: Kara Ware $40 Come create one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day cards in our print studio! Learn some fun and easy printmaking methods like monoprinting, foam printing, and cut rubber stamps to create valentines that come from the heart. No experience needed and all supplies are included.

WOODCUT

Wednesdays, April 6-May 18 (no class 4/20), 6-8:30 pm Instructor: Ashley Stagner $270 Discover the unique process of woodblock printing with local artist Ashley Stagner. Students focus on fundamental relief printing techniques and will be able to transform their designs into unique prints. The class will then progress to more sophisticated processes including multi-color printing and two-threecolor reduction block printing. Class cost includes all basic materials.

ADULT JEWELRY CLASSES BCA STUDIOS AT 405 PINE STREET | AGES 18 & UP

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JEWELRY

OPTION 1: Wednesdays, January 26-March 2, 6-8:30 pm OPTION 2: Thursdays, March 17-April 21, 6-8:30 pm Instructor: Bren Prescott $300 Learn the basics of creating metal jewelry. Techniques covered include sawing, piercing, filing, annealing, soldering, texturing, cold connections, ring sizing, and more. Students will create at least two completed pieces and are encouraged to explore different styles and design processes. The class includes some copper, brass, and nickel for class projects as well as the use of all basic tools and studio access during the weeks of your class.

RINGS

Wednesday, May 4, 6-9 pm Instructor: Bren Prescott $54 Make your own silver ring in our jewelry studio. Open to all skill levels. All materials are included.

EARRINGS

Wednesday, May 11, 6-9 pm Instructor: Bren Prescott $54 Make a pair of earrings in our jewelry studio. Open to all skill levels. Class includes copper and brass, silver ear wire, and all basic tools. Silver can be purchased separately.

MIXED LEVEL JEWELRY

PENDANTS

Prerequisite: Basic fine metal jewelry experience required. Take your fine metal jewelry skills to the next level. In this class, students review basic techniques (soldering, cold connections, sawing, etc) and expand on those skills, focusing on craftsmanship and finishing. Individual projects are encouraged to let students explore their own interests. Learn alongside other jewelry artists in this supportive environment. The class includes some copper, brass, and nickel for class projects, use of all basic tools, as well as studio access during the weeks of your class.

Make your own copper, brass, or nickel pendant using basic cutting, stamping, and sawing techniques in our jewelry studio. Open to all skill levels. All materials included.

Thursdays, January 27-March 3, 6-8:30 pm Instructor: Bren Prescott $300

Thursday, May 12, 6-9 pm Instructor: Bren Prescott $54

ADULT DRAWING & PAINTING CLASSES BCA STUDIOS AT 405 PINE STREET | AGES 18 & UP

PEN & INK

Thursdays, January 27-February 17, 6-9 pm Instructor: Kara Ware $180 This four-week course introduces students to the drawing style of pen and ink. Learn how to create the illusion of form, light, and texture through various pen and ink techniques. Students discover how to create value and tone through ink wash. Gain confidence in your drawing by working solely in pen and ink. No experience necessary. Price includes all basic materials.

OIL PAINTING

Wednesdays, February 2 -March 9, 6-8:30 pm Instructor: Linda Jones $300 Learn how to paint with non-toxic, watersoluble oils. With an emphasis on studio work, this class begins with fun exercises. Using direct observational skills, students work on still lifes, reference photographs, and explore the landscape. Discover a variety of painting techniques and learn how to apply composition, linear aspects, form and color theory to your work. This supportive class balances studio time with gentle group discussion and critique. Beginners are welcome. Class price includes shared paint and the use of BCA’s palettes, easels, and painting trays as well as open studio access during the weeks of this class. Students are responsible to bring some materials; see materials list under online class description.

LIFE DRAWING

OPTION 1: Friday, February 25, 6:30-8 pm OPTION 2: Friday, March 4, 6:30-8 pm OPTION 3: Friday, March 11, 6:30-8 pm OPTION 4: Friday, March 18, 6:30-8 pm OPTION 5: Friday, March 25, 6:30-8 pm OPTION 6: Friday, April 15, 6:30-8 pm OPTION 7: Friday, April 22, 6:30-8 pm OPTION 8: Friday, April 29, 6:30-8 pm Instructor: Ross Sheehan $20 per class Spend the evening with other local artists drawing from one of our experienced models.

Please bring your drawing materials and paper. Purchase a ticket to hold your spot or dropins are welcome if space is available. Ticket purchases for this class are non-refundable.

DRAWING

Thursdays, March 10-April 14, 6-8:30 pm Instructor: Ashley Stagner $300 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 are provided and students will have open studio access during the weeks of this class.

WATERCOLOR

Wednesdays, March 23-April 27, 6-8:30 pm Instructor: James Beihl Limit: 8 students $270 Explore painting through watercolor with a class that focuses on observational painting from still life, landscape, and photos in a fun and supportive environment. Students gain experience with composition, color theory, layering, light, and shade. Students also learn how to integrate other types of water-based paints into our works, such as Gouache, to create different transitions and effects. The class may move outdoors to paint en-plein-air on nice days. No experience necessary. Price includes all basic materials.

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ABSTRACT PAINTING

COLOR PENCIL WORKSHOP

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. Class price includes shared paint as well as the use of BCA’s palettes, easels, and painting trays. Students are responsible for some materials; see materials list under online class description.

Take your drawing to the next level by adding vivid color with pencils! Join artist Ashley Stagner for a one-day workshop that will introduce you this accessible way to add a rainbow of colors and textures to your artwork. Through demonstrations and coloring exercises, you will discover techniques like shading, layering and highlighting, along with basic color theory. All supplies are provided. Please bring a bag lunch.

Thursdays, April 21-May 26, 6-8:30 pm Instructor: Linda Jones $270

Saturday, April 30, 10 am-3 pm Instructor: Ashley Stagner $90

ADULT PHOTO & DIGITAL LAB BCA STUDIOS AT 405 PINE STREET | AGES 18 & UP

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

OPTION 1: Wednesdays, January 26-March 2, 6-8:30 pm OPTION 2: Thursdays, April 28-June 2, 6-8:30 pm Instructor: Mark LaRosa $300 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 will also be covered, and students will 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.

DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY

OPTION 1: Thursdays, January 27-March 10 (no class 2/24), 6-8:30 pm Instructor: Renee Greenlee OPTION 2: Wednesdays, March 16-April 20, 6-8:30 pm Instructor: TBD $300

PHOTOSHOP

Thursdays, January 20-February 24, 6-8:30 pm Instructor: James Beihl $300 In this class, students develop an appreciation for and learn the fundamentals of Photoshop as a picture-editing and picturemaking tool. James Beihl will take you through the best practices for using the program to create fun, dynamic, and inspiring artwork. Discover the power of digital media as a tool for creating art while also gaining some basic technical knowledge of what this program can do. Class price includes access to open studio hours during the weeks of class. No experience necessary.

ILLUSTRATOR

Thursdays, March 10-April 14, 6-8:30 pm Instructor: James Beihl $300 In this class, students learn about and develop an appreciation for using Adobe Illustrator as an effective picture-making and visual communication tool. Students create beautiful, dynamic, clean images while expanding their understanding of art as it exists in the digital space. Whether you are a graphic design enthusiast, t-shirt designer, character artist, or casual hobbyist, this class will show you how Illustrator can work for you and how it works alongside other programs. Class price includes access to open studio hours during the weeks of class. No experience necessary.

Explore the traditional, 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 included, as well as access to darkroom open studio during the weeks of your class. Bring your manual 35mm or medium format film camera and an exposed roll of black and white film to the first class.

DIGITAL PAINTING W/ PHOTOSHOP Saturday, March 12, 10 am-4 pm Instructor: Lindsay DiDio $108

Spend a day in our digital lab exploring and experimenting with the artistic side of Adobe Photoshop to create a graphic-styled illustration. After reviewing the basics of the program, students learn how to render and add form to a flat drawing using digital tools in Photoshop. This workshop is meant for beginner digital artists to develop or enhance their creative skills. All basic supplies and equipment are provided. Please bring a bag lunch.

ARTIST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECTS Wednesdays, March 16-April 20, 6-8:30 pm Instructor: Mark LaRosa $300

Prerequisite: Previous BCA Digital Photo class or proficiency using manual exposure controls on a digital camera. Do you shoot digital images and have a photography project idea that you want to explore? This six-week class will focus on expanding, editing, and refining your digital photographs to create the portfolio of work you envision. Organizing and editing techniques in Adobe Lightroom, printing on our Epson inkjet printer, and more are covered. 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 selection of digital files on a Mac-compatible external flash or hard drive to the first class.

PHOTOSHOP FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS Wednesdays, May 4-25, 6-8 pm Instructor: Mark LaRosa $144

Demystify Adobe Photoshop and create the digital images you envision. This class starts with the basics of the Photoshop toolbox and covers 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.

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PHOTOGRAPHING ARTWORK Ages 18 & up (Limit: 1 student)

OPTION 1: Friday, March 4, 10:30 am-12 pm OPTION 2: Friday, March 4, 1:30-3:00 pm OPTION 3: Friday, April 8, 10:30 am-12 pm OPTION 4: Friday, April 8, 1:30-3:00 pm OPTION 5: Friday, May 6, 10:30 am-12 pm OPTION 6: Friday, May 6, 1:30-3:00 pm Instructor: Mark LaRosa $75 In this 90-minute private photography session, work one-on-one with a BCA professional to photograph your two-dimensional or threedimensional artwork in the BCA Lighting Studio. Your work will be professionally lit and photographed and you will receive one highres 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” x 60”. BCA will provide a digital camera during the session and a flash drive with your images for you to keep.

HOME STUDIO ADULT CLASSES VIA ZOOM | AGES 18 & UP

Bring BCA Studios home with you! BCA’s Home Studio classes are designed to give you a creative push to make art at home. With the support of our knowledgeable teaching artists, create great things while staying connected to the BCA community. Each class includes convenient art supply kits to provide everything you need to get started, customized instructions via Zoom, and personalized support with your projects. Our teaching artists will have access to BCA Studio equipment and can do what you can’t at home, such as prep screens, print photos, fire clay pieces, and more. DETAILS Kits will need to be picked up by students at our studios. Students need to have access to a computer, smartphone, or tablet with the Zoom app downloaded, as well as a reliable internet connection. Registered students will receive an email from kwilliams@burlingtoncityarts.org one week before the class (separate from the class registration email) with information on picking up their art supply kit and with Zoom meeting information. If you do not see this email one week before class, please check your email spam or call (802) 865-7157. Class fee refunds will only be given if the request is made at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the class. An administration fee of 15% of the class price is non-refundable.

HOME STUDIO: PAINTING

HOME STUDIO: STILL LIFE PAINTING

Learn the basics of acrylic painting, an easy-touse paint for beginners. Over Zoom, Kara will lead this small class through guided painting exercises to get you painting at home. Students will learn basics like composition, color use, brush techniques, and more to make their paintings come to life, all while working in a supportive, virtual, environment. Class includes eight hours of instruction and all the materials you will need in a kit.

Prerequisite: Drawing and oil painting experience is recommended. Create dynamic compositions with vibrant color using contemporary still-life as your subject. Find beauty and personal meaning in common household forms. Artist and master teacher Gail Salzman leads a live Zoom class with demos, examples, tips, and feedback. Using water-soluble oils (no fumes, clean-up with water) you’ll create several small paintings on primed panels. Expect to spend a few hours on painting between class sessions. Class includes 18 hours of instruction and all the materials you will need in a kit, including panels, paints, and brushes. Supplies in your kit are yours to keep.

Tuesdays, January 25-February 15, 6-8 pm Instructors: Kara Ware $160

Wednesdays, February 2-March 9, 1-4 pm Instructor: Gail Salzman $360

HOME STUDIO: DRAWING

Wednesdays, February 9-March 2, 6-7:30 pm Instructor: Ashley Stagner $120 Learn a variety of drawing techniques including basic perspective, compositional layout and use of dramatic light and shadow—all from the comfort of your home. Local artist Ashley Stagner leads you through a variety of drawing exercises and group discussion over Zoom. Students are encouraged to work with a variety of drawing media including pencil and charcoal in this supportive and fun class. All levels of experience, including beginners, are welcome. Class includes six hours of instruction as well as all the materials you will need in a kit.

HOME STUDIO: HAND STAMPED JEWELRY

OPTION 1: Tuesday, March 8, 6-7 pm OPTION 2: Wednesday, April 13, 6-7 pm Instructor: Bren Prescott $20 Bring BCA’s jewelry studio home with you! Join local jeweler Bren Prescott on Zoom in making simple but satisfying fine metal jewelry. Learn the basics of metal stamping to create your own unique pieces to keep or give as gifts. Class includes one hour of instruction and all the materials you will need in a kit.

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NEW 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. Winter Spring ’22 (January-May) Fee= $320-$460 (varies by studio and per availability)

NEW STUDIO MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS In an effort to increase access to arts-based learning, BCA is expanding its scholarship program to include studio membership. Each season, we’ll have a limited amount of partial and full scholarships available. 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.

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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.

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: Kara Ware (802) 865-7554 kware@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.

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: Chris Vaughn (802) 860-7474 cvaughn@burlingtoncityarts.org

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

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 Artist 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.

WATERFRONT

CITY HALL PARK

BCA CENTER

PINE ST

MAIN ST

N. WINOOSKI AVE

COLLEGE ST

CHURCH ST

ST. PAUL ST

BCA Home Studio via Zoom.

S. BURLINGTON INTERSTATE 89

MARBLE AV

BCA STUDIOS

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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/ camp 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.

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

ALL ARE WELCOME

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