2024 FALL CLASSES
YOUTH & FAMILY CLASSES
BCA STUDIOS AT 405 PINE STREET | AGES 6 & UP
FAMILY MAKE N’ TAKE @ KIDS HOP
All Ages
Saturday, September 7, 10 am-1 pm Free!
Make BCA Studios one of your stops at Kids Hop! Visit teaching artist Melissa Jones at our craft station to create your own fun and vibrant work of art.
HANDBUILT CLAY CREATURES
Sunday, September 22, 10 am-12 pm
Instructor: Melissa Jones & Emily Kadish
$40 per participant
Spend the morning in the BCA Clay Studio creating beastly clay creatures. Using our collection of tools, families learn decorative techniques to add scales, horns, or wings and customize with colored underglaze, bringing their creations to life. Your fired piece will be available for pickup at the studio 4-6 weeks after your class.
HANDBUILT COCOA CUPS
Ages 6 & Up
Sunday, November 3, 10 am-12 pm
Instructor: Melissa Jones & Emily Kadish
$40 per participant
Families join together in the BCA Clay Studio for a morning of turning clay slabs into structured hand-built tumbler cups. Using our collection of stamps and tools, learn decorative techniques to create texture and pattern before customizing with colored underglaze. Once fired, admire your work while sipping on that perfect cup of cocoa. Your fired piece will be available for pickup at the studio 4-6 weeks after your class.
FAMILY SNOWGLOBES
Ages 6 & Up
Sunday, December 1, 10 am-12 pm
Instructor: Kara Ware
$40 per participant
Snow is glistening at BCA Studios! Working as a family, you’ll design and assemble your very own homemade snow globe featuring a miniature winter wonderland. Embellish your 3D landscapes with fun and festive figurines including trees, snow, woodland creatures, and fluffy snowflakes.
FRIDAY FAMILY WHEEL
Adult + Child (Ages 6-12)
OPTION 1: Friday, September 20, 5-6:30 pm
OPTION 2: Friday, September 27, 5-6:30 pm
OPTION 3: Friday, October 4, 5-6:30 pm
Instructors: Quinn Johnson & Kris JoppeMercure
$75 per two participants
Connect as a family at the BCA Clay Studio! This hands-on workshop, designed as a shared family experience, includes a wheel throwing demonstration at the beginning of class, access to unlimited clay, and time to create one piece each that will then be fired and glazed by the studio. Registration provides access to two wheels and two fired pieces – one for each participating adult and child; no additional pieces with be kept or fired. Registrations will
be listed under the participating child’s name, a parent or adult (age 18+) of your choosing will join in the fun! Your family’s fired pieces will be available for pickup at the studio 4-6 weeks after your class.
YOUTH POTTERY
Ages 6-11
Sundays, September 29-October 20, 2-4 pm
Instructor: Melissa Jones
$160 per participant
In this weekly class, students explore the BCA Clay Studio to create bowls, cups, sculptures, and more through wheel throwing and hand building techniques. Learn surface design and decorating tips to make your pieces amazing. Your fired piece will be available for pickup at the studio 4-6 weeks after your class.
SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS
BCA STUDIOS AT 405 PINE STREET | AGES 6-11
School’s out! Join us at the BCA Studios and work closely with professional teaching artists for an in-depth studio arts experience. Students must bring a bag lunch and snacks.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 8 AM-3 PM
PHOTO COLLAGE (AGES 6-8)
Instructor: Sarah Jayne Kennelly
$105 per participant
Go on a photo walk in the South End and experience BCA’s photography lab! Instant print photos, nature prints, and found imagery become the base for creating unique photo collages. Create landscapes, portraits, or silly abstract concepts and use other mixed media supplies to embellish your creations.
HANDBUILT BOWLS (AGES
9-11)
Instructor: Quinn Johnson
$105 per participant
In this hands-on workshop, students use slabs of clay and molds to create their own unique ceramic bowl. Using our collection of stamps, tools, and elements of nature, students learn decorative techniques that create texture, pattern, and color through under glazing.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 8 AM-3 PM
MINI WORLDS (AGES 6-8)
Instructor: Melissa Jones
$105 per participant
Come shrink down with us and create small wonderful worlds. Students are encouraged to explore a variety of craft media to create tiny, intricate terrariums, doll houses, fairy worlds, and more.
GLOW-IN-THE-DARK SCREEN PRINT (AGES
9-11)
Instructor: Sarah Jayne Kennelly
$105 per participant
Taking far-out, spooky, or supernatural drawings and designs developed in class, students learn to use a silkscreen exposure unit and apply glow in-the-dark inks to make customized screen prints. BCA provides a tote and a poster; students are invited to bring an additional surface, such as a shirt or sweatshirt to print on.
TEEN CLASSES
BOTANICAL PHOTO PRINT WORKSHOP
Saturday, September 28, 10 am-2 pm
Instructor: Sarah Jayne Kennelly
$80 per participant
In this one-day workshop, students create one-of-a-kind photo prints using solar power and plants as inspiration, tools and materials. Together, students will explore natural areas around Burlington, collecting plants and branches, to make Lumen prints with the power of the sun. The photo process of Cyanotype will also be explored to make beautiful tote bags. No experience is needed and all basic materials are provided. Students should bring a bag lunch, bottle of water and dress for walking outside.
FRIDAY TEEN WHEEL
Ages 12-17
OPTION 1: Friday, October 18, 5-6:30 pm
OPTION 2: Friday, October 25, 5-6:30 pm
OPTION 3: Friday, November 1, 5-6:30 pm
Instructors: Quinn Johnson & Kris Joppe-Mercure
$40 per participant
Join BCA for a night on the wheel at the clay studio! A ticket includes a wheel throwing demonstration and access to your own wheel to practice and make one piece that will then be fired and glazed by the studio. Your fired piece will be available for pickup at the studio 4-6 weeks after your class.
HANDBUILT LANTERNS
Ages 12-17
Saturday, December 7, 2-5 pm
Instructor: Quinn Johnson
$60 per participant
Learn the art of ceramic handbuilding while illuminating your space with a ceramic lantern designed to hold a small candle. Students explore decorative techniques to create whimsical designs to embellish this one-of-a kind piece that will bring a cozy vibe to the wintry months. Your fired piece will be available for pickup at the studio 4-6 weeks after your class
BCA STUDIOS SCHOLARSHIPS
The BCA Studios offers 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/scholarships or call 802-865-7166 to request a paper application. Once approved, your class will be confirmed by the Education Director.
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.
The JUDY KELLY DRAWING / PAINTING STUDIO + PRINTMAKING STUDIO features standing easels, adjustable lighting, a utility sink, a homasote critique wall, and drying racks. Studio members are allowed the use of the community tools and shared storage space. Our drawing/painting studio is equipped for solvent-free, water-based painting, and drawing materials. The printmaking studio offers a 30"x48" Takach etching press, a 38"x32" vacuum-sealed exposure unit, blowout sink, utility sink, large work tables, and cleaning materials. Our print studio is equipped for silkscreen, relief printmaking, and monotype. Studio members are allowed the use of the community tools and shared storage space.
Contact: Sarah Jayne Kennelly (802) 865-7554 skennelly@burlingtoncityarts.org
The TAMARA EDDY CLAY STUDIO is a fully equipped, educationally-focused ceramics studio with 14 pottery wheels, three kilns, a slab roller, extruder, and a wide variety of hand tools for wheel throwing, hand building, and sculpting. Studio members get a personal shelf space to store their clay and works-in-progress. The studio provides slips, underglazes, and over 100 glaze combinations. All clay must be purchased through BCA. Prerequisite: Students should have taken a previous BCA clay class or have been a BCA Clay Studio member
Contact: Emily Kadish (802) 860-7474 ekadish@burlingtoncityarts.org
The DARKROOM + DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY LABS offer a traditional black and white darkroom for film and print processing using low-toxicity Eco-Pro chemicals. There is space provided for experimenting with alternative historic processes, mat cutting, and zine making. The digital lab offers color-calibrated iMac workstations with Adobe Creative Cloud software, Epson V700/V800 film scanners, and three large-format Epson printers with archival printing capability up to 44 inches. Additional per-sheet fees apply for digital paper and ink.
Contact: Mark La Rosa (802) 865-7554 mlarosa@burlingtoncityarts.org
The LAURIE PETERS JEWELRY STUDIO provides many tools and equipment for use including a polishing wheel, rolling mill, drill press, flex shafts, soldering stations, a PMC kiln, an extensive range of forming stakes and hammers, and many small hand tools.
Contact: Bren Prescott (802) 865-7554 bprescott@burlingtoncityarts.org
CLAY CLASSES
BCA STUDIOS AT 405 PINE STREET | AGES 18 & UP
NEW FOR 2024!
Open Studio is not included in the class price. If you would like open studios access during the weeks of your class, please choose the open studio add-on at the time of registration.
WHEEL THROWING
OPTION 1: WEDNESDAYS
September 18 – November 6, 9:30 am-noon
Instructor: Emily Kadish
OPTION 2: THURSDAYS
September 19 - November 7, 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Zoe Rae
$550
$200 Optional add-on for 8 weeks of Open Studio Use
This class is an introduction to clay, pottery, and the ceramics studio. Students work primarily on the potter’s wheel, learning basic throwing and forming techniques while creating functional pieces such as mugs, cups, and bowls. Students are also guided through various finishing techniques using the studio’s house slips and glazes.
MIXED LEVEL WHEEL THROWING
OPTION 1: WEDNESDAYS
September 18 – November 6, 1:30-4 pm
Instructor: Sheilagh Smith
OPTION 2: WEDNESDAYS
September 18 – November 6, 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Zoe Rae
$550
$200 Optional add-on for 8 weeks of Open Studio Use
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 covers centering, throwing, trimming, and glazing, as well as forms and techniques determined by students.
FRIDAY ADULT WHEEL
OPTION 1: Friday, September 20, 7-8:30 pm
OPTION 2: Friday, September 27, 7-8:30 pm
OPTION 3: Friday, October 4, 7-8:30 pm
OPTION 4: Friday, October 18, 7-8:30 pm
OPTION 5: Friday, October 25, 7-8:30 pm
OPTION 6: Friday, November 1, 7-8:30 pm
Instructors: Quinn Johnson & Kris Joppe-Mercure
$40 per participant per class
Curious about the pottery wheel? Spend a Friday night with our pottery instructors at the BCA Clay Studio. A ticket includes wheel throwing demonstration and access to your own wheel to practice and make one piece that will then be fired and glazed by the studio.
HANDBUILDING
November 14 – December 12 (no class 11/28) 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Addie Chris
$275
$100 Optional add-on for 4 weeks of Open Studio use
This class is an introduction to clay, hand-built pottery, and the ceramics studio. Students learn basic hand building techniques over the duration of the four-week class, creating functional pieces such as cups and mugs. Each week, the class focuses on a different project to learn a new technique. Students also learn how to decorate and customize pieces with texture and glaze.
GLAZING BASICS WORKSHOP
Wednesday, November 20, 6-8 pm
Instructor: Sheilagh Smith
$55
Prerequisite: Students should have taken a previous BCA clay class or have been a BCA Clay Studio member
Glazing can be a daunting and mysterious process: part alchemy, part magic, and part pure luck. Improve your glazing outcomes by going back to basics with ceramicist Sheilagh Smith. This workshop covers basic glaze chemistry and best practices in glaze selection and application. Students also learn techniques for getting better absorption and layering while considering the individual glazing challenges of different forms, resulting in pieces with a more finished and intentional look.
ADVANCED GLAZING WORKSHOP
Wednesday, December 4, 6-8 pm
Instructors: Emily Kadish & Addie Chris
$55
Prerequisite: Students should have taken a previous BCA clay class or have been a BCA Clay Studio member
Add some glaze flair and reinvigorate your clay practice with BCA’s studio manager, Emily Kadish, and ceramicist Addie Chris. Each artist shares their favorite advanced glazing techniques specific to their styles. Non-traditional underglaze and decorating tricks will also be shared, giving a unique spin to your work.
PRINT CLASSES
BCA STUDIOS AT 405 PINE STREET | AGES 18 & UP
WOODCUT
Wednesdays, September 18-October 23
6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Ashley Stagner
$413
$150 Optional add-on for 6 weeks of Open Studio use
Discover the unique process of woodblock printing with local artist Ashley Stagner. Students focus on fundamental relief printing techniques and transform their designs into unique prints. The class progresses to more sophisticated processes including multi-color printing and 2-3 color reduction block printing.
SCREEN PRINT
Thursdays, September 19-October 24
6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Kara Ware
$413
$150 Optional add-on for 6 weeks of Open Studio use
This introduction to screen printing shows students how to design and print t-shirts, posters, fine art, and more. Discover a variety of techniques for transferring and printing images using hand-drawn, photographic, or borrowed imagery. Students learn how to apply photo emulsion, use an exposure unit, and print on a variety of surfaces.
TINY FOOD PRINTS
Saturday, November 2, 10 am-3 pm
Instructor: Sarah Jayne Kennelly
$138
Using deliciously colorful food as inspiration, students create mini masterpieces with easy-tocarve linocut blocks. Students can bring their own edible theme sketch or photo to work from, or use a selection of stencils provided. Local printmaker and photographer Sarah Jayne shares techniques and tips for you to create your tiny prints using our rainbow of studio inks and printing press.
HAND-PRINTED WRAPPING PAPER & CARDS
Saturday, December 7, 10 am-4 pm
Instructor: Kara Ware
$165
Spend a day in BCA’s print studio using professional printing equipment to create handmade wrapping paper, cards, and more. Guided by local artist Kara Ware students learn the basics of screen printing, linocut, and other techniques to create unique, shareable art. This is a great class to get to know our studio and have some fun printing.
PLEASE NOTE: Open Studio is not included in the class price. If you would like open studio access during the weeks of your class, please choose the open studio add-on at the time of registration.
DRAWING & PAINTING CLASSES
CONTEMPORARY FIGURE PAINTING
Wednesdays, September 18 – October 23
9:30 am-12:30pm
Instructor: Gail Salzman
$495
$150 Optional add-on for 6 weeks of Open Studio use
Prerequisite: Oil painting and figure drawing experience recommended.
Intermediate and advanced painters, revitalize your painting practice with a contemporary approach to the figure, using vibrant color and dynamic composition. Work from live models each week, using non-toxic, watersoluble oils. Benefit from constructive feedback and individual coaching in a small group environment.
ABSTRACT PAINTING
Wednesdays, September 18 - October 23
6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Linda Jones
$413
$150 Optional add-on for 6 weeks of Open Studio use
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Open Studio is not included in the class price. If you would like open studio access during the weeks of your class, please choose the open studio add-on at the time of registration.
ACRYLIC PAINTING
Thursdays, September 19-October 24
6-8:30 pm
Instructor: James Beihl
$413
$150 Optional add-on for 6 weeks of Open Studio use
This class introduces students to the tools and techniques artists use to create successful works of art in one of the most versatile mediums available: acrylic paint. Learn the basics of mixing colors, blending, and a variety of acrylic painting techniques. Acrylic paint is the perfect medium for both the beginner and the experienced artist who wants to try something new. Students have the opportunity to experiment and create works of art based on their interests.
GRAPHITE PENCIL DRAWING
Wednesdays, November 6-December 18 (no class 11/27)
6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Mary Reilly
$413
$150 Optional add-on for 6 weeks of Open Studio use
Artist Mary Reilly leads students through her unique, hyper-realistic approach to graphite pencil drawing through a variety of techniques and tools. Working from photos, students learn the gridding method, making the drawing process more manageable. Students then learn methods of layering graphite and lifting highlights to bring richness and volume to their pieces.
COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS
Thursdays, November 14-December 19, 6-8 pm
Instructor: Rachel Lindsay
$275
$125 Optional add-on for 5 weeks of Open Studio use
Learn the art of storytelling through comics: short form; long form; from the comic strip to the graphic novel. This course focuses on narrative style over drawing instruction and introduces students to cartoonists who work in a variety of styles and mediums.
PHOTOGRAPHY & DIGITAL LAB
BCA STUDIOS AT 405 PINE STREET | AGES 18 & UP
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Wednesdays, September 18 - October 23
6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Mark LaRosa
$413
$150 Optional add-on for 6 weeks of Open Studio use
Learn the basics of making a great photograph, from initial exposure to editing and printing. 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. The class also covers organizing and editing files in Adobe Lightroom. Students leave with a selection of high-quality prints made on our archival Epson printer.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY
OPTION 1: Thursdays
September 19 – October 24, 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Grace Dodds
OPTION 2: Wednesdays
October 16-November 20, 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Sarah Jayne Kennelly
$413
$150 Optional add-on for 6 weeks of Open Studio use
Explore the traditional darkroom while learning how to properly expose black and white film, process film into negatives, and make silver gelatin prints.
PHOTO EDITING: PHOTOSHOP
Thursdays, October 3 – 24
6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Mark LaRosa
$275
$100 Optional add-on for 4 weeks of Open Studio use
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.
CUSTOM FABRIC PRINTING WITH FOURBITAL FACTORY
Fourbital Factory (750 Pine Street) & BCA Studios
Saturday, November 9, 10 am-3 pm
Instructor: Kara Ware
$138
Imagine locally printed fabric that you customdesign! This exciting workshop is a collaboration with BCA’s creative neighbor Fourbital Factory. Start out with a tour of Fourbital Factory’s 12,000 square-foot apparel manufacturing facility. Then, at BCA’s Digital Lab, learn how to make your favorite images or personal artwork print-ready, turning them into repeating patterns that Fourbital will print.
PLEASE NOTE: Open Studio is not included in the class price. If you would like open studio access during the weeks of your class, please choose the open studio add-on at the time of registration.
JEWELRY CLASSES
JEWELRY
OPTION 1: THURSDAYS
September 19 - October 24, 6-8:30 pm
OPTION 2: WEDNESDAYS
October 16 -November 20, 6-8:30 pm
OPTION 3: THURSDAYS
November 7 – December 19 (no class 11/28) 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Bren Prescott
$413
$150 Optional add-on for 6 weeks of Open Studio use
Learn the basics of creating metal jewelry. Techniques covered include sawing, piercing, filing, annealing, soldering, texturing, cold connections, basic hollow construction, ringsizing, and more. Students are encouraged to explore different styles of contemporary and historical jewelry, design process, and the use of alternative materials through the studio library, the internet, and on their own.
PLEASE NOTE: Open Studio is not included in the class price. If you would like open studio access during the weeks of your class, please choose the open studio add-on at the time of registration.
ARTIST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
BCA STUDIOS AT 405 PINE STREET | AGES 18 & UP
PHOTOGRAPHING ARTWORK
OPTION 1: Friday, October 4, 10:30 am-noon
OPTION 2: Friday, October 4, 1:30-3 pm
OPTION 3: Friday, November 1, 10:30 am-noon
OPTION 4: Friday, November 1, 1:30-3 pm
OPTION 5: Friday, December 6, 10:30 am-noon
OPTION 6: Friday, December 6, 1:30-3 pm
Instructor: Mark La Rosa
$100
In this 90-minute private photography session, students work one-on-one with a BCA professional to photograph two-dimensional or three-dimensional artwork in the BCA Lighting Studio. BCA staff professionally light and photograph the work, and students receive one high res TIFF and one JPEG of each image. BCA staff will apply basic color correction, density, and contrast adjustments to each image in BCA’s Digital Lab.
CLASS & LOCATIONS INFO
REFUNDS
BCA CENTER
135 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401
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.
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.
MAKE A GIFT
BCA strives to make arts education and gallery learning accessible to all. We depend on donations to meet the needs of our community and fill the gap between class fees and the real cost to run our programs. Help BCA bring the joy of arts education to more neighbors by making a gift today.
To make a gift visit burlingtoncityarts-bloom.kindful.com or contact Meara McGinniss, Development Coordinator, at 802-865-5816 or mmcginniss@burlingtoncityarts.org.
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ALL ARE WELCOME
Burlington City Arts is committed to being accessible for our whole community. We are wheelchair accessible, and can make accommodations as requested.
For more information please contact Melissa Steady at msteady@burlingtoncityarts.org