ADULT CLASSES SUMMER 2021
IN-PERSON CLASSES (AGES 18+) BCA STUDIOS AT 405 PINE STREET
All staff and students in BCA’s in-person classes must first pass a health screening before entering the classroom. Please note that no one may enter our facility if they have symptoms of any illness or have not followed the current State of Vermont’s travel regulations. Staff and students are required to wear a face covering/mask at all times while in the building. Classes may be altered or canceled to comply with local and state regulations concerning the pandemic.
HOME STUDIO CLASSES (AGES 13+) VIA ZOOM
Bring a bit of our 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, you can create great things and stay connected to our BCA Community. Each class includes convenient art supply kits to provide all you need to get started, customized instructions via Zoom and personalized support with your projects. Plus, our teaching artists will have access to BCA Studio equipment to do what you can’t at home, like prep screen, print your photos, fire your clay pieces in our kilns and more!
IN-PERSON CLASSES (AGES 18+)
PRINT STUDIO
DARKROOM
PRINTMAKING
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY
Thursdays, July 15 –August 5, 6-8:30 pm Instructor: Susan Smereka 4 weeks $180
Wednesdays, July 14 –August 4, 6-8:30 pm Instructor: Kristen Watson 4 weeks $145
This class introduces you to basic printing techniques that can be used on their own or in combination to create unique artwork. You’ll learn about the studio’s equipment and materials and discover techniques such as block printing with linoleum and monoprinting. Students will be encouraged to have fun experimenting. Class price includes basic supplies. No previous experience needed.
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. Bring your manual 35mm or medium format film camera and an exposed roll of black and white film to the first class.
SCREEN PRINTING
Wednesdays, July 14 –August 4, 6-8:30 pm Instructor: Kara Ware 4 weeks $180 Using screen printing techniques, learn to design and print t-shirts, posters, fine art and more! Students will learn a variety of techniques for transferring and printing images using hand-drawn or digital imagery. Students will also learn how to apply photo emulsion, use an exposure unit and print on a variety of surfaces. No experience necessary. Class price includes the use of studio equipment and basic supplies. Students can bring their own screens or rent one through the studio
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BCA STUDIOS AT 405 PINE STREET
DRAWING & PAINTING STUDIO DRAWING
Thursdays, July 15-August 5, 6-8:30 pm Instructor: Ashley Stagner 4 weeks $180 Learn a variety of drawing techniques including basic perspective, compositional layout and use of dramatic light and shadows. Local artist, Ashley Stagner, will lead you through a variety of drawing exercises and group discussions. Students will be 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.
WATERCOLOR
PAINTING OUTSIDE
Saturday, July 17, (Rain Date Sunday, July 18), 10am-3pm Instructor: Natasha Bogar 1 day workshop $90 Join local painter, Natasha Bogar, in this fun and supportive outdoor painting class. Learning traditional “en plein air” (painting outside) techniques, students will paint a beautiful Burlington landscape using acrylic paints. Discover basics of color mixing, perspective and composition to make your landscapes come alive. Class will take place outside, please dress accordingly and note the rain date. Bring a bottle of water and bagged lunch. No experience necessary. Price includes all basic materials.
Wednesdays, July 14-August 4, 6-8:30 pm Instructor: Carolyn Crotty 4 weeks $180 Learn how to paint with watercolor. This class will focus on observational painting from still life, landscape, and photos. Students will paint on watercolor paper and will gain experience with composition, color theory, layering, light, and shade. 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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HOME STUDIO CLASSES (AGES 13+)
SCREEN PRINTING
DRAWING
Bring the BCA Print Studio home in this fourweek long introduction to silkscreen. Local artist, Kate McKernan, will lead a Zoom class live from BCA’s Print Studio. Discover how screen printing works and how to print your own design in the comfort of your home. Create personal artwork through drawing or tracing images that Kate will put onto a screen for you. Then, with her guidance, you will print multiple copies of your design on paper and a tote bag. And, the screen and other supplies provided in your kit are yours to keep, so you can keep printing even when the class is over! Students will also have time to share designs, inspiration and encouragement to keep creating. Class includes 4 hours of instruction, all the materials you will need in a kit, including paper and a tote bag to print on. Kits & screens will need to be picked up by students at our studios.
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, will lead you through a variety of drawing exercises and group discussion over Zoom, to keep you creative and engaged with our BCA community. Students will be 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. Class includes six hours of instruction, all the materials you will need in a kit. Kits will need to be picked up by students at our studios.
Tuesdays, July 13-August 3, 6-7pm Instructor: Kate McKernan 4 weeks $80
Wednesdays, July 14-August 4, 6-7:30pm Instructor: Ashley Stagner 4 weeks $120
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VIA ZOOM
DIGITAL PHOTO
HAND STAMPED JEWELRY
Learn the basics of making a great photograph, from home, with your digital camera in this four-week online class. Our photography expert, Mark La Rosa will guide you, over Zoom, through basic camera controls like aperture, shutter speed, ISO ratings, shooting in RAW, lens choices, metering techniques and more. Photos will be shared for group critiques about the composition and concepts explored in your photographs. Students must have their own DSLR or digital Mirrorless camera. At the end of class, you will receive five 8.5x11-inch archival prints of your selected images. They will be printed for you on BCA’s Epson inkjet printer and available for pickup at the BCA studios.
Bring a bit of 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 1 hour of instruction and all the materials you will need in a kit. Kits will need to be picked up by students at our studios.
Mondays, July 12 – August 2, 6-7:30pm Instructor: Mark LaRosa 4 weeks $120
Wednesday, August 11, 6-7pm Instructor: Bren Prescott 1 night workshop $20
PLEASE NOTE: Students need to have access to a computer, smartphone or tablet with the downloaded Zoom app and reliable internet connection. Registered students will receive an email 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 from kwilliams@burlingtoncityarts.org. 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.
CLASS & LOCATIONS INFO SCHOLARSHIPS (PARTIAL & FULL)
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REFUNDS
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.
BCA Studios has lots of great options all 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 can only be given if the request is made at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the class. A cancellation fee of 15% of the class price is nonrefundable. After the twoweek window, a class credit will be processed at the discretion of the Education Director. Class credits are nonrefundable.
To register for upcoming classes, visit burlingtoncityarts.org, call 802-865-7166
B U R L I N G T O N C I T YA R T S . O R G
BCA STUDIOS
405 Pine Street, Burlington, VT 05401
WATERFRONT
CITY HALL PARK
BCA CENTER
N. WINOOSKI AVE
COLLEGE ST
CHURCH ST
ST. PAUL ST
Programs include Printmaking, Clay, Jewelry, Painting + Drawing, Darkroom, and Digital Labs. BCA Studios also offers monthly studio access.
PINE ST
MAIN ST
S. BURLINGTON INTERSTATE 89
N
MARBLE AV
BCA STUDIOS
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).