BCA Summer Camp Catalog, 2023

Join us this summer at BCA Studios and work closely with professional teaching artists for a full week of in-depth studio arts experience.

Every camp includes high-quality art materials and a final showing of work. Come for a half-day or pair a morning and afternoon camp together to make a full-day experience. A supervised lunch break is provided from 11 am to 12 pm for campers staying all day.

Need a longer camp day? Join our Aftercare Art Club from 3-5 pm for an extended camp experience, which features sketch book time, visits to Pine Street hot spots, and other fun art activities. More time to explore and make! 2023 SUMMER

SCHEDULE

WEEK 1: June 19-23

WEEK 2: June 26-30

WEEK 3: July 10-14

WEEK 4: July 17-21

WEEK 5: July 24-28

WEEK 6: July 31-August 4

WEEK 7: August 7-11

WEEK 8: August 14-18

TIMES

SCHOLARSHIPS

HALF-DAY MORNING CAMPS: 8-11 am

HALF-DAY AFTERNOON CAMPS: 12-3 pm

FULL-DAY CAMPS: 8-3 pm (Lunch Break: 11 am-12 pm)

AFTERCARE ART CLUB: 3-5 pm (add-on for Full-Day & PM Half-Day camps only)

Partial

WEEK 1: JUNE 19-23

MORNING CAMPS: 8-11 AM

AGES 6-8 CAMP CRAFTS JEWELRY

AGES 9-11 POTTERY DARKROOM PHOTO

AGES 12-18 SCREEN PRINT

AFTERNOON CAMPS: 12-3 PM AGES 6-8 POTTERY

AGES 9-11 COMICS SCREEN PRINT AGES 12-18 DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION

AFTERCARE (AGES 6-11): 3-5 PM

WEEK 2: JUNE 26-30

FULL-DAY CAMP: 8 AM-3 PM AGES 9-11 GALLERY EXPLORERS, BCA CENTER

MORNING CAMPS: 8-11 AM AGES 6-8 POTTERY

AGES 9-11 DARKROOM PHOTO

AGES 12-18 DIGITAL PHOTO FINE METAL JEWELRY

AFTERNOON CAMPS: 12-3 PM AGES 6-8 STUFFIES

AGES 9-11 DIY T-SHIRTS FINE METAL JEWELRY AGES 12-18 POTTERY DARKROOM PHOTO

AFTERCARE (AGES 6-11): 3-5 PM

WEEK 5: JULY 24-28

MORNING CAMPS: 8-11 AM AGES 6-8 POTTERY

AGES 9-11

DIY T-SHIRTS LEGO ANIMATION

AGES 12-18 DARKROOM

AFTERNOON CAMPS: 12-3 PM

AGES 6-8 STUFFIES PHOTO COLLAGE

AGES 9-11 POTTERY AGES 12-18 NEEDLE FELTING DIGITAL PHOTO

AFTERCARE (AGES 6-11): 3-5 PM

WEEK 6: JULY 31-AUGUST 4

FULL-DAY CAMP: 8 AM-3 PM AGES 9-14 SCHOOL OF FOOLERY, BCA CENTER

MORNING CAMPS: 8-11 AM AGES 6-8 CAMP CRAFTS PRINTMAKING

AGES 9-11 DIGITAL PHOTO JEWELRY

AGES 12-18 POTTERY

AFTERNOON CAMPS: 12-3 PM AGES 6-8 MINI WORLDS AGES 9-11 POTTERY AGES 12-18 SCREEN PRINT FINE METAL JEWELRY

AFTERCARE (AGES 6-11): 3-5 PM

WEEK 3: JULY 10-14

FULL-DAY CAMP: 8 AM-3 PM

AGES 9-11 GALLERY EXPLORERS, BCA CENTER

MORNING CAMPS: 8-11 AM AGES 6-8 DRAWING & PAINTING

AGES 9-11 POTTERY FINE METAL JEWELRY AGES 12-18 DARKROOM PHOTO

AFTERNOON CAMPS: 12-3 PM AGES 6-8 POTTERY AGES 9-11 LEGO ANIMATION DARKROOM PHOTO

AGES 12-18 SCREEN PRINT FINE METAL JEWELRY

AFTERCARE (AGES 6-11): 3-5 PM

WEEK 7: AUGUST 7-11

MORNING CAMPS: 8-11 AM AGES 6-8 PRINTMAKING PHOTO COLLAGE AGES 9-11 POTTERY AGES 12-18 PEN & INK DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION

AFTERNOON CAMPS: 12-3 PM AGES 6-8 CARTOONS

AGES 9-11

SCREEN PRINT DIGITAL PHOTO AGES 12-18 POTTERY DARKROOM PHOTO

AFTERCARE (AGES 6-11): 3-5 PM

WEEK 4: JULY 17-21

FULL-DAY CAMP: 9 AM-4 PM AGES 12-18

THE ART OF SCENIC DESIGN, LYRIC THEATRE CO.

MORNING CAMPS: 8-11 AM AGES 6-8 POTTERY

AGES 9-11 SCREEN PRINT DARKROOM PHOTO

AGES 12-18 DIGITAL PHOTO

AFTERNOON CAMPS: 12-3 PM AGES 6-8 MINI WORLDS JEWELRY

AGES 9-11 POTTERY DIGITAL PHOTO AGES 12-18 ALTERNATIVE PHOTO PROCESSES

AFTERCARE (AGES 6-11): 3-5 PM

WEEK 8: AUGUST 14-18

MORNING CAMPS: 8-11 AM AGES 6-8 MINI WORLDS

AGES 9-11 POTTERY

AGES 12-18 MIXED MEDIA ART JOURNALING DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION

AFTERNOON CAMPS: 12-3 PM AGES 6-8 STUFFIES

AGES 9-11 DARKROOM PHOTO DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION AGES 12-18 POTTERY

AFTERCARE (AGES 6-11): 3-5 PM

AFTERCARE AVAILABLE FOR FULL DAY & AFTERNOON CAMPS ONLY

MORNING CAMPS (8-11 AM)

CAMP CRAFTS AGES 6-8

From paper mâché to tie dye, this mixed media camp is all about classic DIY arts and crafts. Using a variety of mediums, create fun projects that spark creativity and encourage personal expression while learning new techniques. *Pair this with POTTERY for a full-day experience.

DARKROOM PHOT0 AGES 9-11

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 COMICS or SCREEN PRINT for a full-day experience.

JEWELRY AGES 6-8

Paper beads, glass beads, clay beads and more! Learn how to make jewelry with all different kinds of materials. Campers learn how to attach clasps, use beading tools, and make their own beads and pendants. By the end of the week, campers will have earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more to share or keep. *Pair this with POTTERY for a full-day experience.

SCREEN PRINT AGES 12-18

POTTERY AGES

9-11

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 COMICS or SCREEN PRINT for a full-day experience.

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 DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION for a full-day experience. VISIT BURLINGTONCITYARTS.ORG TO REGISTER FOR CAMPS

AFTERNOON CAMPS (12-3 PM) AFTERCARE AVAILABLE

POTTERY AGES 6-8

(3-5 PM)

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 CAMP CRAFTS or JEWELRY for a full-day experience.

COMICS AGES 9-11

Learn design and drawing tricks to take your comics to the next level. Campers look at a variety of illustrators and comics styles before incorporating special design elements into their work. Campers also discover how to enhance their comics by learning about layouts, lettering, and figure drawing techniques. By the end of the week, students will have created their own storyline and comic strips to share. *Pair this with POTTERY or DARKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

SCREEN PRINT AGES 9-11

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 POTTERY or DARKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION AGES

12-18

Learn the basics of digital illustration! Working in our digital lab, students use Adobe Creative Suite to create a variety of projects including a digital kaleidoscope, photomontage, digital drawings, and paintings. *Pair this with SCREEN PRINT for a full-day experience.

AFTERCARE ART CLUB (3-5 PM) AGES: 6-11

Need a longer camp day? Join our Aftercare Art Club for an extended camp experience.

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WEEK 2: JUNE 26-30

FULL-DAY CAMP (8 AM-3 PM) AFTERCARE AVAILABLE (3-5

PM)

GALLERY EXPLORERS AGES 9-11

MORNING CAMPS (8-11 AM)

POTTERY

AGES 6-8

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 STUFFIES for a full-day experience.

DIGITAL PHOTO AGES

12-18

Learn the basics of digital photography! In this camp, students go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington and are instructed in our Digital Lab, learning camera controls, image editing software, and color printing techniques to make prints, small books/ zines, and more! *Pair this with POTTERY or DARKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

FINE METAL JEWELRY AGES

DARKROOM PHOTO AGES 9-11

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 DIY T-SHIRTS or FINE METAL JEWELRY for a full-day experience.

Explore, engage, and create art inspired by the BCA Center’s contemporary art exhibitions at our gallery on Church Street. Students investigate both traditional and unusual artists’ materials, explore a variety of drawing/painting, sculpting, and mixed media techniques, and create their own expressive works of art in our studio. Students will celebrate their creativity at the end of the week with a display of their artwork. Drop-off & Pick-Up: BCA Center, 135 Church St VISIT BURLINGTONCITYARTS.ORG TO REGISTER FOR CAMPS

12-18

Use professional jewelry tools to make rings, pendants, and bracelets with brass and silver. Learn basic jewelry techniques including sawing, filing, soldering, texturing, ring sizing, and more. Beads and other craft techniques enhance your wearable art. Lead-free solder and safe-flux are used during the camp. *Pair this with POTTERY or DARKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

AFTERNOON CAMPS (12-3 PM) AFTERCARE AVAILABLE (3-5 PM)

STUFFIES AGES

6-8

Make a stuffed animal or creature of your choice! Campers learn basic sewing techniques and use simple patterns to cut and create their own stuffies out of various sewing materials, including cottons, rickrack, yarns, ribbons, buttons, puffy fabric paints, and more. By the end of the week, campers will have a new handmade toy and skills they can be proud of. *Pair this with POTTERY for a full-day experience.

POTTERY AGES 12-18

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 DIGITAL PHOTO or FINE METAL JEWELRY for a full-day experience.

DIY SHIRTS AGES 9-11

Create one-of-a-kind t-shirts using a variety of construction methods such as appliqué, embroidery, fabric dying, screen printing, and upcycling of old clothes. Students learn basic hand sewing techniques and take turns on the sewing machine. All materials are provided, but campers are also invited to bring in old t-shirts that they want to reinvent. *Pair this with DARKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

FINE METAL JEWELRY AGES 9-11

Use professional jewelry tools to make rings, pendants, and bracelets with brass and silver. Learn basic jewelry techniques including sawing, filing, soldering, texturing, ring sizing, and more. Beads and other craft techniques enhance your wearable art. Lead-free solder and safeflux are used during the camp. *Pair this with DARKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

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DARKROOM PHOTO AGES 12-18

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 DIGITAL PHOTO or FINE METAL JEWELRY for a full-day experience.

AFTERCARE ART CLUB (3-5 PM) AGES:

6-11

Need a longer camp day? Join our Aftercare Art Club for an extended camp experience.

WEEK 3: JULY 10-14

FULL-DAY CAMP (8 AM-3 PM) AFTERCARE AVAILABLE (3-5 PM)

GALLERY EXPLORERS AGES 9-11

Explore, engage, and create art inspired by the BCA Center’s contemporary art exhibitions at our gallery on Church Street. Students investigate both traditional and unusual artists’ materials, explore a variety of drawing/painting, sculpting, and mixed media techniques, and create their own expressive works of art in our studio. Students will celebrate their creativity at the end of the week with a display of their artwork. Drop-off & Pick-Up: BCA Center, 135 Church St.

MORNING CAMPS (8-11 AM)

DRAWING & PAINTING AGES

FINE METAL JEWELRY AGES

6-8

Designed for young artists with a passion for drawing and painting, will work in BCA’s painting studio, experimenting with professional drawing and painting mediums such as acrylic, watercolor, charcoal, and pen and ink. Students will be encouraged to develop their own individual projects based on their interests all while learning new techniques. *Pair this with POTTERY for a full-day experience.

POTTERY AGES 9-11

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 LEGO ANIMATION or DAKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

9-11

Use professional jewelry tools to make rings, pendants, and bracelets with brass and silver. Learn basic jewelry techniques including sawing, filing, soldering, texturing, ring sizing, and more. Beads and other craft techniques enhance your wearable art. Lead-free solder and safe-flux are used during the camp. *Pair this with LEGO ANIMATION or DAKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

DARKROOM PHOTO AGES

12-18

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 or FINE METAL JEWELRY for a full-day experience.

VISIT BURLINGTONCITYARTS.ORG TO REGISTER FOR CAMPS

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AFTERNOON CAMPS (12-3 PM) AFTERCARE AVAILABLE (3-5 PM)

POTTERY AGES 6-8

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 DRAWING & PAINTING for a full-day experience.

SCREEN PRINT AGES 12-18

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.

FINE METAL JEWELRY AGES 12-18

LEGO ANIMATION AGES 9-11

Learn how to bring your favorite Lego characters to life using stop-motion animation! Students write original stories, construct sets, and then animate their characters for the camera. Aspects of post-production work, including some computer editing, are incorporated. Campers leave with a flash drive of their images and projects. Bring your favorite Legos (or other small toys) or use the ones we provide. *Pair this with POTTERY or FINE METAL JEWELRY for a full-day experience.

DARKROOM PHOTO AGES 9-11

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 POTTERY or FINE METAL JEWELRY for a full-day experience.

Use professional jewelry tools to make rings, pendants, and bracelets with brass and silver. Learn basic jewelry techniques including sawing, filing, soldering, texturing, ring sizing, and more. Beads and other craft techniques enhance your wearable art. Lead-free solder and safeflux are used during the camp. *Pair this with DARKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

AFTERCARE ART CLUB (3-5 PM) AGES: 6-11

Need a longer camp day? Join our Aftercare Art Club for an extended camp experience.

FULL-DAY CAMP (9 AM-4 PM)

THE ART OF SCENIC DESIGN WITH LYRIC THEATRE

COMPANY AGES 12-18 Discover the intersection between the visual and performing arts in this new camp experience offered in collaboration with Lyric Theatre Company. Working with a BCA teaching artist and a Lyric designer, students will learn painting techniques and apply their understanding of scenic construction and decoration to bring the streets of Paris alive for the LyricKids camp production of Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS. This week culminates in a celebration of campers working both on-stage and off at the LyricKids final performance on Friday afternoon. Camp registration is available via Lyric Theatre Company  Drop-off & Pick-up: Lyric Theatre Company Creative Space, 7 Green Tree Drive, South Burlington

AFTERCARE ART CLUB (3-5 PM) AGES: 6-11 Need a longer camp day? Join our Aftercare Art Club for an extended camp experience.

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CAMPS (8-11 AM)

POTTERY AGES 6-8

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 or JEWELRY for a full-day experience.

SCREEN PRINT AGES 9-11

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 POTTERY or DIGITAL PHOTO for a full-day experience.

DARKROOM PHOTO AGES 9-11

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 POTTERY or DIGITAL PHOTO for a full-day experience.

DIGITAL PHOTO AGES 12-18

Learn the basics of digital photography! In this camp, students go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington and are instructed in our Digital Lab, learning camera controls, image editing software, and color printing techniques to make prints, small books/zines, and more! *Pair this with ALTERNATIVE PHOTO PROCESSES for a full-day experience.

AFTERNOON CAMPS (12-3 PM)

AFTERCARE AVAILABLE (3-5 PM)

MINI

WORLDS AGES 6-8

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 a full-day experience.

JEWELRY

AGES 6-8

Paper beads, glass beads, clay beads and more! Learn how to make jewelry with all different kinds of materials. Campers learn how to attach clasps, use beading tools and make their own beads and pendants. By the end of the week, campers will have earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more to share or keep. *Pair this with POTTERY for a full-day experience.

POTTERY AGES 9-11

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 SCREEN PRINT or DARKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

DIGITAL PHOTO AGES 9-11

Learn the basics of digital photography! In this camp, students go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington and are instructed in our Digital Lab, learning camera controls, image editing software, and color printing techniques to make prints, small books/zines, and more! *Pair this with SCREEN PRINT or DARKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

ALT PHOTO PROCESSES AGES

12-18

Go beyond 35mm film and discover the history and skills of camera-less techniques from the early origins of photography. Whether looking to expand their knowledge of the medium or to learn a new way of photographic printing, this camp introduces students to using photo chemistry, natural materials and dyes, and the sun as a main light source to learn alternative photographic processes including cyanotypes, anthotypes, and lumens.*Pair this with DIGITAL PHOTO for a full-day experience.

MORNING CAMPS (8-11 AM)

POTTERY AGES 6-8

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 STUFFIES or PHOTO COLLAGE for a full-day experience.

LEGO ANIMATION AGES 9-11

Learn how to bring your favorite Lego characters to life using stop-motion animation! Students write original stories, construct sets, and then animate their characters for the camera. Aspects of post-production work, including some computer editing, are incorporated. Campers leave with a flash drive of their images and projects. Bring your favorite Legos (or other small toys) or use the ones we provide. *Pair this with POTTERY for a full-day experience.

DARKROOM PHOTO AGES 12-18

DIY T-SHIRTS AGES 9-11

Create one-of-a-kind t-shirts using a variety of construction methods such as appliqué, embroidery, fabric dying, screen printing, and upcycling of old clothes. Students learn basic hand sewing techniques and take turns on the sewing machine. All materials are provided, but campers are also invited to bring in old t-shirts that they want to reinvent. *Pair this with POTTERY for a full-day experience.

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 NEEDLE FELTING or DIGITAL PHOTO for a full-day experience.

AFTERNOON CAMPS (12-3 PM)

AFTERCARE

AVAILABLE

STUFFIES AGES 6-8

(3-5 PM)

Make a stuffed animal or creature of your choice! Campers learn basic sewing techniques and use simple patterns to cut and create their own stuffies out of various sewing materials, including cottons, rickrack, yarns, ribbons, buttons, puffy fabric paints, and more. By the end of the week, campers will have a new handmade toy and skills they can be proud of. *Pair this with POTTERY for a full-day experience.

NEEDLE FELTING AGES 12-18

Explore fiber arts as a new way of making and creating! In this camp, students will learn needle and wet felting and decorative embroidery techniques to transform spools of colorful wool roving into whimsical 3D creations, felted soaps, and fiber relief wall hangings. *Pair this with DARKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

DIGITAL PHOTO AGES 12-18

PHOTO COLLAGE AGES 6-8

Experience BCA’s photography lab! Instant print photos, nature prints, found imagery, and camera-less photograph prints called photograms 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. *Pair this with POTTERY for a full-day experience.

POTTERY AGES 9-11

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 DIY T-SHIRTS or LEGO ANIMATION for a full-day experience.

Learn the basics of digital photography! In this camp, students go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington and are instructed in our Digital Lab, learning camera controls, image editing software, and color printing techniques to make prints, small books/zines, and more! *Pair this with DARKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

AFTERCARE ART CLUB (3-5 PM) AGES: 6-11

Need a longer camp day? Join our Aftercare Art Club for an extended camp experience.

6: JULY 31-AUGUST 4

FULL-DAY CAMP (8 AM-3 PM)

SCHOOL OF FOOLERY WITH AGES 9-14

Explore the fundamentals of circus artistry and physical comedy while embracing the power of play! In collaboration with Vermont’s own Circus Smirkus, instructors for this unique camp focus on the inclusive fun that is found within ourselves. From pantomime, juggling, balancing acts, and impersonations, students gain confidence in who they are and what they are capable of. The camp culminates on Friday with a Festival of Fools performance on the top block of Church Street. Drop-off & Pick-Up: BCA Center, 135 Church St.

MORNING CAMPS (8-11 AM)

CAMP CRAFTS AGES

6-8

From paper mâché to tie dye, this mixed media camp is all about classic DIY arts and crafts. Using a variety of mediums, create fun projects that spark creativity and encourage personal expression while learning new techniques. *Pair this with MINI WORLDS for a full-day experience.

DIGITAL PHOTO AGES

9-11

Learn the basics of digital photography! In this camp, students go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington and are instructed in our Digital Lab, learning camera controls, image editing software, and color printing techniques to make prints, small books/zines, and more! *Pair this with POTTERY for a full-day experience.

PRINTMAKING AGES

6-8

Learn all about printmaking as a way to make exciting new art. In BCA’s professional print studio, will learn different techniques such as carving stamps and monoprinting using professional tools and our printing press. Will create a variety of one-of-a-kind prints on tote bags, cards, and posters they will be excited to show off. *Pair this with MINI WORLDS for a full-day experience.

JEWELRY AGES

9-11

Paper beads, glass beads, clay beads and more! Learn how to make jewelry with all different kinds of materials. Campers learn how to attach clasps, use beading tools and make their own beads and pendants. By the end of the week, campers will have earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more to share or keep. *Pair this with POTTERY for a full-day experience.

POTTERY AGES 12-18

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 SCREEN PRINT or FINE METAL JEWELRY for a full-day experience.

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AFTERNOON CAMPS (12-3 PM)

AFTERCARE AVAILABLE (3-5 PM)

MINI WORLDS AGES 6-8

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 CAMP CRAFTS or PRINTMAKING for a full-day experience.

POTTERY AGES 9-11

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 DIGITAL PHOTO or JEWELRY for a full-day experience.

SCREEN PRINT

AGES 12-18

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 POTTERY for a full-day experience.

FINE

METAL JEWELRY AGES 12-18

Use professional jewelry tools to make rings, pendants, and bracelets with brass and silver. Learn basic jewelry techniques including sawing, filing, soldering, texturing, ring sizing, and more. Beads and other craft techniques enhance your wearable art. Lead-free solder and safe-flux are used during the camp. *Pair this with POTTERY for a full-day experience.

AFTERCARE ART CLUB (3-5 PM) AGES: 6-11

Need a longer camp day? Join our Aftercare Art Club for an extended camp experience.

WEEK 7: AUGUST 7-11

MORNING CAMPS

(8-11 AM)

PRINTMAKING AGES 6-8

Learn all about printmaking as a way to make exciting new art. In BCA’s professional print studio, students will learn different techniques such as carving stamps and monoprinting using professional tools and our printing press. Students will create a variety of one-of-akind prints on tote bags, cards, and posters they will be excited to show off. *Pair this with CARTOONS for a full-day experience.

PHOTO COLLAGE AGES 6-8

Experience BCA’s photography lab! Instant print photos, nature prints, found imagery, and camera-less photograph prints called photograms 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. *Pair this with CARTOONS for a full-day experience.

POTTERY AGES 9-11

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 SCREEN PRINT or DIGITAL PHOTO for a full-day experience.

PEN & INK AGES 12-18

Gain confidence in drawing by learning and working in the style of pen and ink! Students will learn various techniques to create the illusion of form, light, texture, and how to create value and tone through ink wash. Individual projects are encouraged in this camp designed for students looking to further develop their artistic skills and interests. *Pair this with POTTERY or DARKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION AGES 12-18

Learn the basics of digital illustration! Working in our digital lab, students use Adobe Creative Suite to create a variety of projects including a digital kaleidoscope, photomontage, digital drawings, and paintings. *Pair this with POTTERY or DARKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

AFTERNOON CAMPS (12-3 PM)

AFTERCARE

AVAILABLE (3-5 PM)

CARTOONS AGES 6-8

Learn how to draw your favorite cartoon characters or ones that you create yourself! Campers look at a variety of illustrators and cartooning styles and discover how to develop a character with expressions to make them come alive! *Pair this with PRINTMAKING or PHOTO COLLAGE for a full-day experience.

SCREEN PRINT AGES 9-11

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 POTTERY for a full-day experience.

DIGITAL PHOTO AGES 9-11

Learn the basics of digital photography! In this camp, students go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington and are instructed in our Digital Lab, learning camera controls, image editing software, and color printing techniques to make prints, small books/zines, and more! *Pair this with POTTERY for a full-day experience.

POTTERY AGES

12-18

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 PEN & INK or DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION for a full-day experience.

DARKROOM PHOTO AGES 12-18

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 PEN & INK or DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION for a full-day experience.

AFTERCARE ART CLUB (3-5 PM) AGES:

6-11

Need a longer camp day? Join our Aftercare Art Club for an extended camp experience.

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MORNING CAMPS (8-11 AM)

MINI WORLDS AGES

6-8

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 STUFFIES for a full-day experience.

MIXED MEDIA ART JOURNALING AGES

12-18

POTTERY AGES

9-11

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 dishwashersafe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *Pair this with DARKROOM PHOTO or DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION for a full-day experience.

Art journaling is a powerful way to express your emotions, creatively document your ideas, and fuel your inspiration. Learn and explore an array of mixed media art techniques and mediums with a focus on process. We’ll play with paint, collage, printing, and writing with open-ended prompts that will help you express yourself through color, images, and words in your own visual diary. Students leave with a journal and a handful of materials so they can play any time inspiration hits! *Pair this with POTTERY for a full-day experience.

DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION AGES

12-18

Learn the basics of digital illustration! Working in our digital lab, students use Adobe Creative Suite to create a variety of projects including a digital kaleidoscope, photomontage, digital drawings, and paintings. *Pair this with POTTERY for a full-day experience.

AFTERNOON CAMPS (12-3 PM) AFTERCARE AVAILABLE (3-5 PM)

DARKROOM PHOTO AGES

9-11

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 POTTERY for a full-day

DIGITAL

ILLUSTRATION AGES 9-11

Learn the basics of digital illustration! Working in our digital lab, students use Adobe Creative Suite to create a variety of projects including a digital kaleidoscope, photomontage, digital drawings, and paintings. *Pair this with DARKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience. experience

POTTERY AGES 12-18

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STUFFIES AGES 6-8

Make a stuffed animal or creature of your choice! Campers learn basic sewing techniques and use simple patterns to cut and create their own stuffies out of various sewing materials, including cottons, rickrack, yarns, ribbons, buttons, puffy fabric paints, and more. By the end of the week, campers will have a new handmade toy and skills they can be proud of. *Pair this with MINI WORLDS for a full-day experience.

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 MIXED MEDIA ART JOURNALING or DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION for a full-day experience.

AFTERCARE ART CLUB (3-5 PM) AGES: 6-11

Need a longer camp day? Join our Aftercare Art Club for an extended camp experience.

REFUNDS

Refunds can only be given if the request is made at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the camp. 15% of your registration fee is non-refundable. After the two-week window, a class credit will be processed at the discretion of the education director. Class credits are nonrefundable. A full refund will be given if BCA has to cancel a camp.

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BURLINGTON CITY ARTS FOUNDATION 135 CHURCH STREET BURLINGTON, VT 05401 BURLINGTONCITYARTS.ORG

ALL ARE WELCOME

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).