BCA Winter / Spring 2022-2023

BTV WINTER MARKET

City Hall Park

until December 23. This holiday shopping experience brings together a rotating collection of 20 small businesses, artists, and food purveyors

Let’s get together and celebrate New Year’s Eve at Highlight, Burlington’s official NYE party. Enjoy local artists, innovators, and community at this homegrown celebration of Vermont’s creative energy. Visit hightlight.community for tickets and more information.

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ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN

FILM SERIES

Wednesdays, once a month 6:30 pm, Contois Auditorium

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The Last Artisans of Venice

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Albert Frey: The Architectural Envoy

JANUARY 18, 2022

Albert Frey: The Architectural Interpreter

Enjoy monthly screenings of design-themed films, live in Contois Auditorium at Burlington’s City Hall and screening virtually on the same day. For more information visit adfilmseries.org.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

David Hockney at the Royal Academy of Arts

MARCH 15, 2023

Louis Sullivan: The Struggle for American Architecture

APRIL 19, 2023

Mau: Design the Time of Your Life

TINY THEATERS WORKSHOP

WITH VALERIE HIRD

Saturday, December 3, 2022, 10-5 pm (1-hr lunch) BCA Center, Fee $100 (10 max. Ages 18+)

Create a personal narrative through the art of paper engineering with multimedia artist Valerie Hird,whose exhibition The Garden of Absolute Truths is currently featured at the BCA Center. In this full-day workshop, participants create

miniature, personal theaters of the imagination. Students receive a pre-cut form and use their own materials to cut, collage, design, and adorn their theaters by folding and pasting images from their favorite media. By combining narrative storytelling with a novelty-book aesthetic, participants learn to integrate word and image into magical, three-dimensional structures that express their identity. No previous experience is necessary.

Valerie Hird, Tiny Theater, Center for Book Arts, NY, 2013

GALLERY TALK WITH VALERIE HIRD

Thursday, January 19, 6 pm

BCA Center

Valerie Hird explores humanity’s shared stories and reflects on the ambiguities of culture and environment in shaping one’s identity. For her gallery talk, Hird examines some of the visual and literary sources that inform work she created over the past decade, now featured in her BCA exhibit, The Garden of Absolute Truths.

Join BCA for drinks and light refreshments as we celebrate our spring artists and their respective exhibitions, Co-Created: The Artist in the Age of Intelligent Machines and S arah Stefana Smith: New Works. Free and open to the public.

Valerie Hird, The Garden of Absolute Truths, 2022, video still

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CREATIVE AI VERMONT SYMPOSIUM

Saturday, April 15, 9-6 pm Reception, 6-8 pm, BCA Center

In conjunction with BCA’s exhibit Co-Created: The Artist in the Age of Intelligent Machines, the inaugural Creative AI Vermont Symposium dedicates a day to focus on the unique collaborative nature of artificial intelligence and artistic practice. From local to international

perspectives, Co-Created artists and visiting AI thought-leaders explore the philosophical, ethical, and cultural ramifications of artificial intelligence and artistic practice through a series of artist talks and workshops. For further details, visit burlingtoncityarts.org

Creative AI Vermont is co-hosted by BCA and the University of Vermont

Memo Akten, All Watched Over By Machines Of Loving Grace, 2021, video still

SEE.THINK.DO!

Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays

9:30-11:30 am (by appointment)

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

The program fee is $5 per student. Groups are invited to apply for a partial or full scholarship. To schedule your group visit, contact Heather Ferrell, Curator and Director of Exhibitions at hferrell@burlingtoncityarts.org.

FAMILY ART SATURDAY

4th Saturday of the month, 11 am–1 pm January 28, February 25, March 25, April 22, May 27

BCA Center, 4th Floor, Education Studio

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Get creative and make art together! Families are invited to visit BCA in-person for our drop-in art making program and enjoy an activity inspired by our current exhibitions. This long-running series is a great way for youth and adults alike to socialize with friends and neighbors who share a passion for the arts.

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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

VALERIE HIRD: THE GARDEN OF ABSOLUTE TRUTHS

October 21, 2022–January 28, 2023

First Floor, BCA Center

In The Garden of Absolute Truths, Valerie Hird presents a provocative visual exploration of humanity’s shared myths and favorite childhood stories. Through a diverse vocabulary of colorful patterns and iconic symbols gathered and reimagined in large-scale paintings, animated videos, and interactive sculptures, Hird explores personal and collective identity. A visual story teller, the artist weaves together social, cultural, and political themes into updated narratives that challenge our perception of truth and its inherent contradictions. In The Garden of Absolute Truths, Hird reveals how popular culture unconsciously shapes our view of the world.

BILL MCDOWELL: ROXHAM ROAD TO NORTH ELBA

October 21, 2022–January 28, 2023

Second Floor, BCA Center

Bill McDowell explores people’s relationship to place, history, and memory in Roxham Road to North Elba. With more than 50 color photographs, McDowell captures the current exodus of asylum-seekers into Canada via Roxham Road, an irregular border crossing near Mooers, New York. He contrasts these images with photographs of historic sites and leaders associated with the American Underground Railroad who spoke, advocated, and gave their life for racial equality. By linking present and past people, places, and events, McDowell challenges us to consider complex ideas informing our present debates of borders, migration, privilege, and racism.

Child of the Pure Unclouded Mind, 2019 (detail) Underground Railroad Tunnel, Malone, NY, 2018 (detail)

All works Courtesy of the Artist and Nohra Haime Gallery, NY

Support for Bill McDowell and his project Roxham Road to North Elba is made possible in part by The Humanities Center at the University of Vermont

Valerie Hird: The Garden of Absolute Truths and Bill McDowell: Roxam Road to North Elba are sponsored in part by The Maslow Family Foundation and Rolf Kielman & Stephanie Spencer. The Garden of Absolute Truths is further supported by Bonnie Reid Martin Hospitality sponsors, Farrell Distributing, Prophecy Wines, and Lake Champlain Chocolates. Burlington City Arts is supported in part by The Vermont Arts Council & the National Endowment for the Arts.

SPRING EXHIBITIONS

CO-CREATED: THE ARTIST

IN

THE AGE OF INTELLIGENT MACHINES

February 10–May 6, 2023

First Floor, BCA Center

Opening Reception: Friday, February 10, 5-7 pm

Today, intelligent machines are melded into our lives in ways that were unimaginable just a decade ago. From recognizing our faces and interacting via speech to mapping travel routes and delivering news to our feeds, machine-learning algorithms are now our constant, disembodied companions. Co-Created examines how artists are engaging with the rapidly changing field of artificial intelligence and its uniquely collaborative character, featuring more than ten artists, researchers, makers, and engineers creating together. Co-Created features interactive projects that allow participants to explore creative artificial intelligence first-hand and consider its cultural and ethical ramification

Guest curated by Chris Thompson

SARAH STEFANA SMITH: NEW WORK

February 10–May 6, 2023

Second Floor, BCA Center

Opening Reception: Friday, February 10, 5-7 pm

Contemporary artist and scholar Sarah Stefana Smith often works in found materials, which she manipulates to tie together ancient and modern stories of bondage and limitlessness. Building upon her previous material explorations using bird netting and cut photographs, the artist will create a new series of photographic and sculptural black-and-white abstractions that explore ideas of blackness and boundlessness.

Memo Akten, All Watched Over By Machines Of Loving Grace, 2021, video still

The Shape of Memory, 2018 (detail)

Co-Created: The Artist in the Age of Intelligent Machines and Sarah Stefana Smith: New Work are sponsored in part by the Maslow Family Foundation. Burlington City Arts is supported in part by The Vermont Arts Council & the National Endowment for the Arts.

FAMILY MAGNET MAKING

Ages 6 & up

Sunday, February 5, 10 am-12 pm

Instructor: Emily Kadish $25 per participant

Join us in BCA’s clay studio for memorable craft-making and come home with a work of art that you will be proud to display. Families will cut out various clay shapes and use our collection of stamps and carving tools to create and embellish their own set of textured ceramic magnets. Our studio will fire and glaze your finished works, which will be available for pickup 2-3 weeks after your visit. 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.

CLASSES

FAMILY PAINT AND PLANT

Ages 6 & up

Sunday, April 2, 10 am-12 pm

Instructor: Kara Ware $25 per participant

Spring into creativity as a family, using BCA’s supplies to paint and decorate a planter. A ticket provides participants with a vessel, soil, and a seed packet. 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.

FRIDAY FAMILY WHEEL

Ages 6 & up

OPTION 1: Friday, February 10, 5-6:30 pm

OPTION 2: Friday, February 17, 5-6:30 pm

OPTION 3: Friday, February 24, 5-6:30 pm

OPTION 4: Friday, March 10, 5-6:30 pm

OPTION 5: Friday, March 17, 5-6:30 pm

Instructors: Quinn Johnson, Cici Martignetti, Sheilagh Smith $20 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. 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 join the fun and either hand build or use a wheel of their own. If you would like your work to be fired and glazed by the studio, there is a $5 fee per piece; glazes are selected by the studio. Finished pottery will be available for pick-up 4-6 weeks after visit.

TEEN HAND STAMPED JEWELRY

Ages 12-18

Friday, January 27, 5-7:30 pm

Instructor: Bren Prescott $30 per participant

Join local jeweler Bren Prescott in making simple but satisfying fine metal jewelry. Learn the basics of metal stamping to create unique pieces that express your personal style. All materials are included; no experience necessary.

FRIDAY TEEN WHEEL

Ages 12-18

OPTION 1: Friday, March 24, 5-6:30 pm

OPTION 2: Friday, March 31, 5-6:30 pm

OPTION 3: Friday, April 7, 5-6:30 pm

Instructors: Quinn Johnson, Cici Martignetti, 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; glazes are selected by the studio. Finished pottery will be available for pickup 4-6 weeks after visit.

TEEN DRAWING

Ages 12-18

Fridays, February 10-March 10 (no class 3/3), 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, perspective, and monoprint. 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’ interest.

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WINTER SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS

MONDAY-FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 3, 2023

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!

TIMES

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 6-11) $80 per week, $16 per day

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POTTERY

8-11 am

Instructor: Melissa Jones

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 MINI WORLDS for a full-day experience.

AGES 12-18

DARKROOM PHOTO

8-11 am

Instructor: Sarah Jayne Kennelly

Experience the magic of a traditional photographic darkroom! In this camp, students go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington with our manual 35mm SLR film cameras and learn how to print their own photographs in our black and white darkroom. *Pair this with SCREEN PRINT for a full-day experience.

MINI WORLDS

12-3 pm

Instructor: James Beihl

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 for full-day experience.

AGES 9-11

FANTASY DRAWING & PAINTING

8-11 am

Instructor: James Beihl

Design and illustrate your favorite fantastical character or one of your own creation! Looking at a variety of styles and artists, campers develop drawing and painting techniques that bring magical, mystical, or mythical worlds to life.*Pair this with POTTERY for a full-day experience.

SCREEN PRINT

12-3 pm

Instructor: Sarah Jayne Kennelly

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 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 full-day experience.

POTTERY

12-3 pm

Instructor: Melissa Jones

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 FANTASY DRAWING & PAINTING for a full-day experience.

CLAY CLASSES

WHEEL THROWING OPTION 1

Wednesdays, February 1–March 29 (no class 3/1), 9:30 am-12 pm

Instructor: Emily Kadish $400

This class is an introduction to clay, pottery, and the ceramics studio. Students will 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.

MIXED LEVEL WHEEL THROWING OPTION 2

Wednesdays, February 1–March 22, 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Jeremy Ayers $400

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.

MIXED LEVEL WHEEL THROWING OPTION 1

Wednesdays, February 1–March 29 (no class 3/1), 2023, 1:30-4 pm

Instructor: Sheilagh Smith $400

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.

WHEEL THROWING OPTION 2

Thursdays, February 2–March 23, 5:30-8 pm

Instructor: Sarah Camille Wilson $400

This class is an introduction to clay, pottery, and the ceramics studio. Students will 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.

FRIDAY ADULT WHEEL

OPTION 1: Friday, February 10, 7-8:30 pm

OPTION 2: Friday, February 17, 7-8:30 pm

OPTION 3: Friday, February 24, 7-8:30 pm

OPTION 4: Friday, March 10, 7-8:30 pm

OPTION 5: Friday, March 17, 7-8:30 pm

OPTION 6: Friday, March 24, 7-8:30 pm

OPTION 7: Friday, March 31, 7-8:30 pm

OPTION 8: Friday, April 7, 7-8:30 pm

Instructors: Quinn Johnson, Cici Martignetti & 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. Completed pieces are available for pickup at the studio 4-6 weeks after your class.

WHEEL THROWING OPTION 3

Wednesdays, April 12-May 31, 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Sheilagh Smith $400

This class is an introduction to clay, pottery, and the ceramics studio. Students will 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.

MIXED LEVEL WHEEL THROWING OPTION 3

Thursdays, April 13–June 1, 5:30-8 pm

Instructor: Sarah Camille Wilson $400

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.

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PRINT CLASSES

BCA STUDIOS AT 405 PINE STREET | AGES 18 & UP

PRINTMAKING

Wednesdays February 1–March 8, 6-8:30 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 will be 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 OPTION 1

Thursdays, February 2–March 30, 6-8:30 pm (no class 3/2)

Instructor: Kara Ware $400

This introduction to screen printing will show you 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 your class. Students can bring their screens or rent one through the studio. No experience necessary. No class March 2nd.

screen printing process. Then, in our Print Studio, students will burn the prepared image onto screens to print a one-color image. This is a great option for past or future silkscreen students who want to print their digital images, but no experience is necessary and beginners are welcome. All basic supplies and equipment included. Please bring a bag lunch.

WOODCUT

Wednesdays, March 29-May 10 (no class 4/26), 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Ashley Stagner $270

Discover the unique process of woodblock printing with local artist Ashley Stagner. Students will 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 2-3 color reduction block printing. Class cost includes all basic materials.

SCREEN PRINTING OPTION 2

Thursdays, April 13–June 1, 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Kara Ware $400

DIGITAL-TO-SCREEN PRINT WORKSHOP

Saturday, February 11, 10 am-3 pm

Instructor: Kara Ware $90

In this workshop, students start the day in the Digital Lab to learn how to use Photoshop to prepare digital photos or artwork for the

This introduction to screen printing will show you 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 will 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. experience is necessary. Please bring a bag lunch.

JEWELRY CLASSES

BCA STUDIOS AT 405 PINE STREET | AGES 18 & UP

JEWELRY OPTION 1

Wednesdays, February 1-March 8, 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, and more, so that students can create at least two completed pieces. Students are encouraged to explore different styles and design processes. The class includes some copper and brass for class projects, use of all basic tools, as well as studio access during the weeks of your class.

PENDANTS

Thursday, March 30, 6-9 pm

Instructor: Bren Prescott $54

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

JEWELRY OPTION 3

Thursdays, April 6-May 11, 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Bren Prescott $300

JEWELRY OPTION 2

Thursdays, February 2-March 9, 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, and more, so that students can create at least two completed pieces. Students are encouraged to explore different styles and design processes. The class includes some copper and brass for class projects, use of all basic tools, as well as studio access during the weeks of your class.

RINGS OPTION 1

Wednesday, March 22, 6-9 pm

Instructor: Annika Rundberg $54

Make your own silver ring in our jewelry studio. Open to all skill levels. All materials are included.

Learn the basics of creating metal jewelry. Techniques covered include sawing, piercing, filing, annealing, soldering, texturing, cold connections, and more, so that students can create at least two completed pieces. Students are encouraged to explore different styles and design processes. The class includes some copper and brass for class projects, use of all basic tools, as well as studio access during the weeks of your class.

RINGS OPTION 2

Wednesday, April 12, 6-9 pm

Instructor: Annika Rundberg $54

Make your own silver ring in our jewelry studio. Open to all skill levels. All materials are included.

EARRINGS

Wednesday, May 10, 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.

DRAWING & PAINTING CLASSES

BCA STUDIOS AT 405 PINE STREET | AGES 18 & UP

OIL PAINTING

Wednesdays, January 25–March 1, 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, the class will work on still life and referencing photographs and also 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 will balance 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.

DRAWING

Thursdays, February 2-March 23, (no class 2/16 or 3/2), 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 will be provided and students will have open studio access during the weeks of this class.

PEN & INK

Wednesdays, March 15-April 5, 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: James Beihl $180

This four-week course introduces you 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. You will also 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.

COLOR PENCIL WORKSHOP

Saturday, April 1, 10 am-3 pm

Instructor: Ashley Stagner $90

Take your drawing to the next level by adding vivid color with pencils. Join artist Ashley Stagner for a one-day workshop that introduced you to 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.

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ABSTRACT PAINTING

Thursdays, April 6-May 11, 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Linda Jones $270

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 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.

LIFE DRAWING

OPTION 1: Friday, April 7, 6:30-8 pm

OPTION 2: Friday, April 14, 6:30-8 pm

OPTION 3: Friday, April 21, 6:30-8 pm

OPTION 4: Friday, April 28, 6:30-8 pm

OPTION 5: Friday, May 5, 6:30-8 pm

OPTION 6: Friday, May 12, 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 drop-ins are welcome if space is available.

WATERCOLOR

Wednesdays, April 19-May 24, 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: James Beihl $270

Explore painting through watercolor! This class 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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PHOTOGRAPHY & DIGITAL LAB

BCA STUDIOS AT 405 PINE STREET | AGES 18 & UP

PHOTO EDITING: LIGHTROOM

Thursdays, February 2-23, 6-8 pm

Instructor: Mark LaRosa $160

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Wednesdays, February 1-March 8, 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Mark LaRosa

$300

This class is designed for students who are new to photography as well as those wanting to expand into digital capture and post production. Learn the basics of making a great photograph from initial exposure to editing and printing in this comprehensive class. Starting with an overview of camera controls and functions, students learn about 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 will also include 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.

Learn how to easily upload, organize, edit and print your digital photographs using Adobe Lightroom. RAW file management, exposure/ white balance corrections, and printing highquality archival inkjet prints on our Epson printers are covered. Bring a Mac-compatible portable drive with your images to the first class. No experience necessary. Digital Lab open studio hours are included during the weeks of your class

PHOTO EDITING: PHOTOSHOP

Thursdays, March 16–April 6, 6-8 pm

Instructor: Mark LaRosa $160

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. No experience necessary. Digital Lab open studio hours are included during the weeks of your class.

DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY OPTION 1

Thursdays, February 2-March 9, 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Sarah Jayne Kennelly

$300

Explore the traditional, analog black and white darkroom. 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.

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MIXED LEVEL DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Wednesdays, March 29–May 3, 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Mark LaRosa $300

Prerequisite: BCA Digital Photography class or proficiency using manual exposure controls on a digital camera.If you are comfortable using your digital camera but would like to explore the technical and creative aspects of photography more deeply, this class will help you take your photography to the next level. This six-week class focuses 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.

PHOTO PRINTING: CYANOTYPES

Saturday, April 22, 10 am-4 pm

Instructor: Sarah Jayne Kennelly $108

In this one-day workshop, students create one-of-a-kind photo prints using the historic cyanotype method. Cyanotypes are made by placing photo negatives, large transparencies, or objects on chemically coated paper or fabric, and then exposing this paper to UV light. This workshop covers digitally preparing and printing digital negatives and making the final print using sunlight or a UV light table onto watercolor paper and a tote bag for you to bring home. All basic materials are provided. If you’d like, bring a Mac-compatible portable drive with a selection of images to the workshop or select from some of our stock images that are provided. Students should also bring a bag lunch.

PET PORTRAITS

Tuesday, March 14, 6-8 pm

Instructor: Kara Ware $40

MIXED LEVEL DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY

Thursdays, March 30–May 4, 6-8:30 pm

Instructor: Sarah Jayne Kennelly $300

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 are included. Alternative photographic processes are also explored to expand your art form. Photo paper, 35mm film, and darkroom supplies provided, as well as access to darkroom open studio hours 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.

Join us for a one-night workshop with artist Kara Ware, who will show you how to take an ordinary photo of your pet and turn it into a cute and comical portrait. Using the basics of Adobe Photoshop, students will pick from classical backgrounds to make their portraits. Students also have the chance to print out one of their photos at class. Students must provide a high-quality digital photo of their pet. More details will be emailed to registered students before class.

DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY OPTION 2

Wednesdays, April 26-May 31, 2023, 6-8:30pm

Instructor: Cooper Dodds $300

Explore the traditional, analog black and white darkroom! 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.

ARTS EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

AGES 18 & UP

Teachers and teaching artists for all ages and at all stages of their careers are welcome. A BCA Education staff member will be available to answer questions and discuss further ways to engage, including learning more about BCA programming, resources, and teaching opportunities.

*Pair these offerings to build your professional development series.

INCLUSIVITY THROUGH ART

BCA Center

Tuesday, January 31, 6-8 pm

Instructor: Alexandra Turner, Inclusive Arts

Director of School and Community Programs $25

How can you be inclusive of people with differing abilities in your art instruction and how can this improve your classroom experience for all students? Whether you are teaching visual art, dance, theater, or music, this session offers resources, gives space to examine your approach, and provides you with tools to foster a safe, welcoming learning environment for everyone. Topics to be explored include Universal Design for Learning, adaptations and modifications for materials and the classroom, and approaches used in Inclusive Arts Vermont’s statewide programs.

STRUCTURING A CREATIVE CLASSROOM

BCA Studios

Tuesday, February 7, 6-8 pm

Instructor: Kim Desjardins $25

Join BCA teaching artist and classroom teacher Kim Desjardins as she shares methods for structuring a creative classroom that honors social emotional and student-centered learning. Utilizing approaches from Responsive Classroom, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Teaching Artistic Behavior (TAB), you’ll learn strategies that will strengthen your practice in a variety of settings, be it your art room, an educational studio, or as a visiting artist.

INTERPRETIVE STRATEGIES FOR GALLERY LEARNING

BCA Center

Tuesday, February 21, 6-8 pm

Instructor: Heather Ferrell $25

Considering BCA’s spring exhibitions, BCA’s Curator and Director of Exhibitions, Heather Ferrell, leads participants in a model gallery learning workshop. The workshop highlights tangible strategies for thinking critically about works of art, techniques employed, and how to develop rich curricular connections.

CREATIVE SUITE: PHOTOSHOP

BCA Studios

Saturday, February 18, 10 am-3 pm

Instructor: James Beihl $90

Photoshop is an image creation, graphic design, and photo editing program that is useful in a wide range of your creative needs. In this oneday beginner workshop, students learn the fundamentals of Photoshop and how to use it as a powerful artistic tool. Digital artist and painter James Beihl leads demonstrations on retouching and color correcting images, building graphics, replacing backgrounds, adding type, and saving files for print or web. Students leave with the basic technical knowledge of what this program can do. No experience necessary. All basic equipment provided. Pair this class with the Illustrator and InDesign workshops to see how they all work together.

CREATIVE SUITE: ILLUSTRATOR

BCA Studios

Saturday, March 11, 10 am-3 pm

Instructor: James Beihl $90

During this one-day beginner workshop, students learn about Adobe Illustrator as an effective picture-making and visual communication tool. Graphic designers use this program to create logos or vector graphics, which are great for print or the web. Through demonstrations, artist James Beihl shows you basic techniques like drawing shapes, lines or curves, working with the pen or brush tools, creating color swatches, layers, tracing, and more. No experience necessary. All basic equipment provided. Pair this class with the Photoshop and InDesign workshops to see how they all work together.

CREATIVE SUITE: INDESIGN

PHOTOGRAPHING ARTWORK

BCA Studios, Lighting Studio

OPTION 1: Friday, February 3, 10:30 am-12 pm

OPTION 2: Friday, February 3, 1:30-3:00 pm

OPTION 3: Friday, March 10, 10:30 am-12 pm

OPTION 4: Friday, March 10, 1:30-3:00 pm

OPTION 5: Friday, April 7, 10:30 am-12 pm

OPTION 6: Friday, April 7, 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 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.

BCA Studios

Saturday, April 1, 10 am-3 pm

Instructor: James Beihl $90

In this introductory workshop to Adobe InDesign, students learn the basics of this powerful publishing and page layout program through hands-on demonstrations. Create pages, work with text and type, create styles, and work with graphics to create posters, web pages, newsletters, and more. No experience necessary. All basic equipment provided. This class follows Photoshop and Illustrator classes if you want to learn about how the Adobe Creative Suite makes InDesign even more exciting.

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. Winter

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.

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DRAWING / PAINTING

The DARKROOM + DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

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: (802) 865-7554

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

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

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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.

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.

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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.