2025 FALL CLASSES
FALL CLASSES ON SALE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 12 PM
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
The demand for scholarship funds has greatly increased and BCA is committed to spreading available funds among as many applicants as possible. Please note that we may not be able to award multiple scholarships to an individual throughout the year. When able, we encourage applicants to contribute to their class fees, so more people can benefit from BCA scholarships.
Apply at burlingtoncityarts.org/scholarships or call 802.865.7554. Please do not register online if applying for a scholarship. Scholarships are typically processed within two weeks.
STUDIO MEMBERSHIP
BCA Studios at 405 Pine Street offers seasonal studio membership for adults (18+) with basic experience who would like to work independently in our Drawing/Painting, Print, Clay, Jewelry, Darkroom, or Digital Lab. Each studio offers approximately 30 hours of open studio time per week. Trained studio assistants are on-hand during all open studio hours for guidance and support. Basic supplies and materials, storage, and cleaning supplies are included. Please contact the studio manager for more information and to schedule an orientation. Learn more at burlingtoncityarts.org.
The JUDY KELLY DRAWING/PAINTING STUDIO features standing easels, adjustable lighting, utility sink, homasote critique wall, and drying racks. Studio members are allowed the use of community tools and shared storage space. The studio is equipped for solvent-free, waterbased painting and drawing materials.
Contact: BCA Studios, 802.865.7554
The PRINTMAKING STUDIO offers a 30 x 48" Takach etching press, a 38 x 32" vacuum-sealed exposure unit, washout booth, 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 community tools and shared storage space.
Contact: BCA Studios, 802.865.7554
The TAMARA EDDY CLAY STUDIO is a fully equipped, educationally-focused ceramics studio with 12 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 personal shelf space to store their clay and work in progress. The studio provides slips, underglazes, and over 100 glaze combinations. All clay must be purchased through BCA. Prerequisite: Students need to have taken a BCA Clay class or have been a BCA Clay Studio member.
Contact: Emily Kadish, 802.860.7474 ekadish@burlingtoncityarts.org
The DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY LAB offers 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.
Contact: Mark La Rosa, 802.865.7554 mlarosa@burlingtoncityarts.org
The DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY 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". 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, 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
YOUTH & FAMILY CLASSES
BCA STUDIOS AT 405 PINE STREET | AGES 6 & UP
FAMILY MAKE N’ TAKE @ KIDS HOP All
Ages
Saturday, September 6, 10 am-1 pm
Free
Make BCA Studios one of your stops at Kids Hop! Visit teaching artist, Melissa Jones, at our craft station as you create your own fun and vibrant work of art.
HANDBUILT SOUP CROCKS
Sunday, November 9, 10 am-12 pm
Instructors: Melissa Jones & Emily Kadish
$50 Burlington Resident / $55 Non-Resident
Shift into soup season with us! In this family workshop, we’ll use handbuilding methods to create functional handheld crocks, a vessel worthy of your favorite soup or stew. Using our collection of stamps, tools, and food-safe underglazes you’ll learn decorative techniques to personalize your piece. 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. Each registration includes one soup crock to be fired and glazed by the studio. Only one fired piece per participant, no additional pieces will be kept or fired. Your fired piece will be available for pickup at the studio 4-6 weeks after your class.
FAMILY HAND-PRINTED WRAPPING PAPER & CARDS
Sunday, December 7, 10 am-12 pm
Instructor: Quinn Johnson
$40 Burlington Resident / $44 Non-Resident
Spread joy to those you love while making functional crafts as a family! Using BCA print studio inks, tools, and mixed media supplies, artist Quinn Johnson teaches fun techniques to create handmade holiday cards and wrapping paper that the recipients will treasure. All supplies are provided. No experience needed. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Adults may assist their child(ren) free of charge. Additional tickets are required for adults who would like to make their own work. Tickets purchased for this class are non-refundable.
FRIDAY FAMILY WHEEL
Adult + Child (Ages 6-12)
OPTION 1: Friday, September 19, 5-6:30 pm
OPTION 2: Friday, September 26, 5-6:30 pm
OPTION 3: Friday, October 10, 5-6:30 pm
OPTION 4: Friday, October 17, 5-6:30 pm
Instructors: Katie Cameron, Michaela Compo, Quinn Johnson, Kris Joppe-Mercure
$80 Burlington Resident / $88 Non-Resident
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 per participant 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
4 Sundays
September 28-October 19, 2-4 pm
Instructor: Melissa Jones
$160 Burlington Resident / $176 Non-Resident
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 own unique masterpieces. Class fee includes up to three pieces to be fired and glazed by the studio; all items will be food/dishwasher/microwave safe and lead free. All materials provided. Finished pottery will be available for pick-up 4-6 weeks after visit.
SCHOOL BREAK WORKSHOPS
BCA STUDIOS AT 405 PINE STREET | AGES 6-11
School’s out! Students join us at 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 2
MINI WORLDS (AGES 6-8)
8 am-3 pm
Instructor: Melissa Jones
$140 Burlington Resident / $154 Non-Resident
Shrink down with us and come 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)
8 am-3 pm
Instructor: Quinn Johnson
$140 Burlington Resident / $154 Non-Resident
Taking far-out, spooky, or supernatural drawings and designs developed in class, students will learn to use a silkscreen exposure unit and apply glow in-the-dark inks to make customized screen prints. BCA will provide a tote and a poster, and students are invited to bring one additional surface such as a t-shirt or sweatshirt to print on.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3
FUNKY FOOD STUFFIES (AGES 6-8)
8 am-3 pm
Instructor: Quinn Johnson
$140 Burlington Resident / $154 Non-Resident
Working with basic hand sewing techniques and easy sew machines, students use simple patterns to cut and create their own funky food stuffies embellished with materials including ribbons, buttons, rickrack, and puffy fabric paints. From a piece of pizza to a triple scoop ice cream cone, the options are as endless as a buffet!
CLAY CREATURES (AGES
9-11)
8 am-3 pm
Instructor: Lisa Bresler
$140 Burlington Resident / $154 Non-Resident
Learn the foundations of handbuilding as we create beastly clay creatures. Using BCA’s collection of tools, learn decorative techniques to add scales, horns, or wings, and customize with colored underglaze to bring your creations to life. Your fired pieces will be available for pickup at the studio 4-6 weeks after your class.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23
PRINTMAKING (AGES 6-8)
8 am-3 pm
Instructor: Lisa Bresler
$140 Burlington Resident / $154 Non-Resident
Learn all about printmaking as a way to make exciting new art. In BCA’s professional print studio, learn different techniques such as carving foam stamps and monoprinting using professional tools. Students will create a variety of one-of-a-kind prints on tote bags, cards, and posters they will be thrilled to show off.
POTTERY
(AGES 9-11)
8 am-3 pm
Instructor: Melissa Jones
$140 Burlington Resident / $154 Non-Resident
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 stand out. Class fee includes up to three pieces to be fired and glazed by the studio; all items will be food/dishwasher/microwave safe and lead free. All materials provided. Finished pottery will be available for pick-up 4-6 weeks after visit.
TEEN CLASSES
DRAWING FUNDAMENTALS
6 Tuesdays
September 30-November 4, 5-7:30 pm
Instructor: Jason Gorcoff
$300 Burlington Resident / $330 Non-Resident
This six-week, mixed-level drawing course empowers students to explore 2D artistic techniques including charcoal, perspective, and monoprint while pursuing their own creative interests. Students will acquire new skills and develop a deeper understanding of drawing fundamentals as they work on self-directed projects that reflect their personal artistic vision. With individualized guidance in a small class setting, each student will create meaningful drawings to add to their art portfolio.
FRIDAY TEEN WHEEL
OPTION 1: Friday, November 7, 5-6:30 pm
OPTION 2: Friday, November 14, 5-6:30pm
Instructors: Katie Cameron, Michaela Compo, Quinn Johnson, Kris Joppe-Mercure
$40 Burlington Resident / $44 Non-Resident
Join us for a night on the wheel at the BCA 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. Only one fired piece per participant, no additional pieces will be kept or fired. Your fired piece will be available for pickup at the studio 4-6 weeks after your class.
TINY FOOD PRINTS
Saturday, November 15, 11 am-3 pm
Instructor: Sarah Jayne Kennelly
$80 Burlington Resident / $88 Non-Resident
Using deliciously colorful food as inspiration, students will create mini masterpieces on paper and cards with easy-to-carve linocut blocks. Students can bring their own edible theme sketch or photo to work from, or use a selection of stencils, if drawing is not your strength. We’ll share techniques and tips to create your tiny prints using our rainbow of studio inks and printing press. No experience required. Sudents should bring a bag lunch.
ADULT CLASSES: CLAY
BCA
WHEEL THROWING
OPTION 1: 8 Wednesdays
September 17 – November 5, 9:30 am-12 pm
Instructor: Emily Kadish
OPTION 2: 8 Thursdays
September 18 - November 6, 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Kris Joppe-Mercure
$500 Burlington Resident / $550 Non-Resident
$216 Optional add-on for 8 weeks of Open Studio Access
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. Class price includes your first bag of clay and all glazes and firings. Additional clay sold separately. Open Studio is not included in the class price. Please choose the Open Studio addon at the time of registration if you would like access to open studio hours during your class.
MIXED LEVEL WHEEL THROWING
OPTION 1: 8 Wednesdays
September 17 – November 5, 1:30-4 pm
Instructor: Zo Rae
OPTION 2: 8 Wednesdays
September 17 – November 5, 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Zo Rae
$500 Burlington Resident / $550 Non-Resident
$216 Optional add-on for 8 weeks of Open Studio Access
Prerequisite: Wheel throwing experience required. Mixed Level Wheel supports students who feel comfortable with throwing basic ceramic forms and want to take their skills to the next level. This eight-week course is rooted in fundamentals, while still encouraging individual projects and exploration. Demonstrations will review centering, throwing, trimming, and glazing, as well as learning new forms and techniques determined by students. Class price includes your first bag of clay and all glazes and firings. Additional clay sold separately. Open Studio is not included in the class price. Please choose the Open Studio addon at the time of registration if you would like access to open studio hours during your class.
HANDBUILDING
4 Wednesdays
November 12 – December 10, 6-8:30 pm (no class November 26)
Instructor: Stephanie Bertoni
$250 Burlington Resident / $275 Non-Resident
$108 Optional add-on for 4 weeks of Open Studio Access
This class is an introduction to clay, hand-built pottery, and the ceramics studio. Students will learn basic handbuilding techniques over the duration of the four-week class to create functional pieces, such as cups and mugs. Each week will focus on a different project to introduce a new technique. Students will also learn how to decorate and customize pieces with texture and glaze. Class price includes your first bag of clay and all glazes and firings. Open Studio is not included in the class price. Please choose the Open Studio add-on at the time of registration if you would like access to open studio hours during your class.
THROWING SETS
4 Thursdays
November 13 – December 11, 6-8:30 pm (no class November 27)
Instructor: Zo Rae
$250 Burlington Resident / $275 Non-Resident
$108 Optional add-on for 4 weeks of Open Studio Access
Prerequisite: Proficiency in centering, throwing cups and throwing bowls required. In this fourweek class, students will be guided through the process of creating wheel-thrown sets. Topics will include making multiples of the same piece, stacking mugs, and serving sets specific to a type of food or beverage, such as a sake bottle with matching cups or a coffee cup with a saucer. Students will be coached to use form, dimensions and surface decoration to produce aesthetically cohesive sets and groupings. This intermediate-level course is intended for students with proficiency in centering, throwing cups, and throwing bowls. Class price includes your first bag of clay and all glazes and firings. Additional clay sold separately. Open Studio is not included in the class price. Please choose the Open Studio add-on at the time of registration if you would like access to open studio hours during your class.
FRIDAY ADULT WHEEL
OPTION 1: Friday, September 19, 7-8:30 pm
OPTION 2: Friday, September 26, 7-8:30 pm
OPTION 3: Friday, October 10, 7-8:30 pm
OPTION 4: Friday, October 17, 7-8:30 pm
OPTION 5: Friday, November 7, 7-8:30 pm
OPTION 6: Friday, November 14, 7-8:30 pm
Instructors: Quinn Johnson, Kris Joppe-Mercure, Michaela Compo, and Katie Cameron
$45 Burlington Resident / $49.50 Non-Resident
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 and access to your own wheel to practice and make one piece that will be fired and glazed by the studio. Only one fired piece per customer, no additional pieces will be kept or fired. Your fired piece will be available for pickup at the studio 4-6 weeks after your class.
HANDBUILT MUG WORKSHOP
OPTION 1: Saturday, October 18, 10am-12:30pm
Instructor: Katie Cameron
OPTION 2: Friday, November 21, 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: TBD
$75 Burlington Resident / $82.50 Non-Resident
Experience the BCA Clay Studio through this hands-on workshop, turning clay slabs into structured handbuilt mugs and tumbler cups. Students will be guided through assembling their cylinder, handle styles, and attachment,
and use our collection of stamps and tools to learn decorative techniques to create texture and pattern before customizing with a colored underglaze. Class price includes all materials, glazes, and firings. Your fired piece will be available for pickup at the Studios within four weeks after your class.
HANDBUILT BUTTER DISH WORKSHOP
Friday, December 5, 6-8:30pm
Instructor: TBD
$75 Burlington Resident / $82.50 Non-Resident
Experience the BCA Clay studio through this hands-on workshop, learning handbuilding techniques to build and sculpt a butter dish. Students will be guided through the process of constructing their butter dish and lid and use our collection of stamps and tools to learn decorative techniques to create texture and pattern before customizing with a colored underglaze. Class price includes all materials, glazes, and firings for creating a two-piece butter dish and lid. Please note, your fired piece will be available for pickup at the Studios in early-January, after our holiday closure.
WOODCUT
6 Wednesdays
September 17 – October 22, 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Ashley Stagner
$375 Burlington Resident / $412.50 Non-Resident
$162 Optional add-on for 6 weeks of Open Studio Access
Discover the unique process of woodblock printing with local artist Ashley Stagner. Students will focus on fundamental relief printing techniques and will transform their designs into unique prints, working with three different types of wood on a variety of papers. The class will then progress to more sophisticated processes, including multicolor printing and two-color reduction block printing. Cost includes all basic materials needed for the class. Open Studio is not included in the class price. Please choose the Open Studio add-on at the time of registration if you would like access to open studio hours during your class.
MIXED LEVEL WOODCUT
4 Wednesdays
October 29 – November 19, 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Ashley Stagner
$250 Burlington Resident / $275 Non-Resident
$108 Optional add-on for 4 weeks of Open Studio Access
Prerequisite: Woodcut experience, including carving and printing is required. Expand on your woodcut skills and receive feedback on your work in this supportive class designed for students with experience in woodcut. Students will be guided through techniques to improve carving and printing skills, reduction printing and registration methods, as well as discussions on building aesthetic and conceptual aspects of your work. Cost includes all basic materials needed for the class. Open Studio is not included in the class price. Please choose the Open Studio add-on at the time of registration, if you would like access to open studio hours during your class.
PRINTMAKING: MONOTYPES 4 Thursdays
November 6 – December 4, (no class November 27), 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Jasmine Parsia
$250 Burlington Resident / $275 Non-Resident
$108 Optional add-on for 4 weeks of Open Studio Access
This four-week class provides an exploration of printmaking. Through demonstrations and hands-on learning, students are introduced to printmaking by creating one-of-a-kind prints. The class will cover creating trace monotypes and etchings on plexiglass and will teach students how to use materials and tools, as well as printing techniques by hand and with the etching press. Students will also develop an understanding of composition, use of color, and intuitive approaches to the medium. Class price includes basic supplies, including inks and paper. Open Studio is not included in the class price. Please choose the Open Studio add-on at the time of registration if you would like access to open studio hours during your class.
HAND-PRINTED WRAPPING PAPER & CARDS
Saturday, December 6, 10 am-3 pm
Instructor: Quinn Johnson
$150 Burlington Resident / $165 Non-Resident
Spend a day in BCA’s Print Studio using our printing equipment and materials to create handmade wrapping paper, cards, and more. Students learn the basics of screen printing, linocut, and other techniques to create unique, shareable art. This is a great class to have fun getting to know our studio. All supplies will be provided. Students should bring a bagged lunch.
DRAWING & PAINTING
WATERCOLOR
OPTION 1: 4 Tuesdays
September 16 – October 7, 10 am-12:30 pm
Instructor: Melissa Jones
$250 Burlington Resident / $275 Non-Resident
$108 Optional add-on for 4 weeks of Open Studio Access Please note: this option is a shorter introduction to watercolor, and includes plein air painting (weather dependent)
OPTION 2: 6 Thursdays
October 30 – December 11, 6-8:30pm (no class November 27)
Instructor: Melissa Jones
$375 Burlington Resident / $412.50 Non-Resident
$162 Optional add-on for 6 weeks of Open Studio Access
Explore the approachable medium of watercolor. Students will be led through a series of watercolor painting techniques including dry wash, wet wash, wet-on-wet washes, gradients, color blending, and brushwork. The class will focus on approaches to color use and mixing, techniques for adding depth and light, and elements of design and composition through painting from still lifes and reference photo Open Studio is not included in the class price. Please choose the Open Studio add-on at the time of registration if you would like access to open studio hours during your class.
ABSTRACT PAINTING
6 Wednesdays
September 17 – October 22, 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Linda Jones
$375 Burlington Resident / $412.50 Non-Resident
$162 Optional add-on for 6 weeks of Open Studio Access
Explore the many exciting possibilities of abstract painting through a variety of fun prompts 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 while discussing techniques and ideas in a supportive setting. While prompts will be provided please bring ideas and reference materials for inspiration. Beginners and experienced painters welcome. Shared paint, along with use of BCA’s palettes, easels, painting trays, and other shared equipment is included. Students are responsible for some additional supplies; supplies list will be sent with your class registration receipt. Open Studio is not included in the class price. Please choose the Open Studio add-on at the time of registration if you would like access to open studio hours during your class.
GRAPHITE PENCIL DRAWING
OPTION 1: 6 Thursdays
September 18 – October 23, 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Mary Reilly
OPTION 2: 6 Thursdays
October 30 – December 11, 10 am-12:30 pm
(no class November 27)
Instructor: Mary Reilly
$375 Burlington Resident / $412.50 Non-Resident
$162 Optional add-on for 6 weeks of Open Studio Access
Artist Mary Reilly will lead students through her unique, hyper-realistic approach to graphite pencil drawing utilizing a variety of techniques and tools. Working from photos, students will learn the gridding method, making the drawing process more manageable. Students will also learn methods of layering graphite and lifting highlights to bring richness and volume to their pieces. Materials provided. Open Studio is not included in the class price. Please choose the Open Studio add-on at the time of registration if you would like access to open studio hours during your class.
CONTEMPORARY FIGURE PAINTING
4 Wednesdays
September 24 – October 15, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Instructor: Gail Salzman
$300 Burlington Resident / $330 Non-Resident
$108 Optional add-on for 4 weeks of Open Studio Access
Prerequisite: Oil painting and figure drawing experience required. Revitalize your painting practice with a contemporary approach to the figure using vibrant color and dynamic composition. Intermediate and advanced painters will work from live models each week, using non-toxic, water-soluble oils. Benefit from constructive feedback and individual coaching in a small group environment. Class price includes paint, as well as the use of BCA’s palettes, easels, and painting trays. Students are responsible for some additional supplies; supplies list will be sent with your class registration receipt. Open Studio is not included in the class price. Please choose the open studio add-on at the time of registration if you would like access to open studio hours during your class.
PORTRAITS
4 Wednesdays
October 29 – November 19, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Instructor: Gail Salzman
$300 Burlington Resident / $330 Non-Resident
$108 Optional add-on for 4 weeks of Open Studio Access
Prerequisite: Figure painting experience required. Artist and master teacher Gail Salzman leads students through portrait painting with demos, examples, and encouraging feedback. With an emphasis on facial planes and value contrast, this class will help build students’ figure painting skills. Using water-soluble oils and working from a model, students will create two or more small portraits. Class price includes paint as well as the use of BCA’s palettes, easels, and painting trays. Students are responsible for some supplies; supplies list will be sent with your class registration receipt. Open Studio is not included in the class price. Please choose the open studio add-on at the time of registration if you would like access to open studio hours during your class.
ACRYLIC PAINTING
6 Wednesdays
October 29 – December 10, 6-8:30 pm (no class November 26)
Instructor: Linda Jones
$375 Burlington Resident / $412.50 Non-Resident
$162 Optional add-on for 6 weeks of Open Studio Access
This class introduces students to the versatile medium of acrylic paint, and the tools and techniques used by artists to create successful works of art. Learn the basics of mixing colors, blending, and a variety of acrylic painting techniques. Starting with exercises to help understand basic principles, students will be led through representational painting by creating a landscape from reference images, and finish with painting a studio still life. Through group discussions and a supportive atmosphere, this class provides the opportunity for beginners and experienced painters to expand their practice. Price includes all basic materials and equipment. Open Studio is not included in the class price. Please choose the Open Studio addon at the time of registration if you would like access to open studio hours during your class.
PHOTOGRAPHY & DIGITAL LAB
BCA STUDIOS AT 405 PINE STREET | AGES 18 & UP
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
6 Wednesdays
September 17 – October 22, 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Mark La Rosa
$375 Burlington Resident / $412.50 Non-Resident
$162 Optional add-on for 6 weeks of Open Studio Access
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, shooting in RAW, lens choices, metering techniques, and more. Organizing and editing files in Adobe Lightroom are also covered, and students leave with a selection of high-quality prints made on BCA’s archival Epson printer. This class also includes assignments and supportive critique sessions to discuss the composition, content, and concepts explored in your photographs. Students should bring a DSLR or digital Mirrorless Rangefinder camera and a Mac-compatible portable hard drive or flash drive. Open Studio is not included in the class price. Please choose the Open Studio addon at the time of registration if you would like access to open studio hours your class.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY
6 Thursdays
September 18 – October 23, 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Grace Dodds
$375 Burlington Resident / $412.50 Non-Resident
$162 Optional add-on for 6 weeks of Open Studio Access
Explore the traditional analog black and white darkroom. Students will learn how to properly expose black and white film, process film into negatives, and make silver gelatin prints. One roll of 35mm film, up to 25 sheets of photo paper, and darkroom supplies are included. Students can bring their own manual 35mm or medium-format film camera or inquire with skennelly@burlingtoncityarts.org about borrowing one from the studio (please note, only one camera loan available at this time). Open Studio is not included in the class price. Please choose the Open Studio add-on at the time of registration if you would like access to open studio hours during your class.
PHOTO PRINTING: CYANOTYPES
Saturday, October 18, 10 am-3 pm
Instructor: Renée Greenlee
$150 Burlington Resident / $165 Non-Resident
In this one-day workshop, students create one-of-a-kind photo prints using the historic cyanotype process. Cyanotypes are made by placing negatives, large transparencies, objects or natural materials on chemically coated paper, and then exposing this paper to UV light. This workshop covers digitally preparing and printing digital negatives, hand-coating paper, composing materials, and making the final print using sunlight or a UV light table. All basic supplies are provided. Optionally, you can bring a Mac-compatible portable drive with a selection of images, and a variety of objects and natural materials with varying levels of opacity. Students should bring a bagged lunch.
PHOTO EDITING: PHOTOSHOP
6 Wednesdays
October 29 – December 10 6-8:30 pm (no class November 26)
Instructor: Mark La Rosa
$375 Burlington Resident / $412.50 Non-Resident
$162 Optional add-on for 6 weeks of Open Studio Access
Demystify Adobe Photoshop and create the digital images you envision! This class covers basics of the Photoshop toolbox, 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 Maccompatible flash or hard drive to the first class. Open Studio is not included in the class price. Please choose the Open Studio add-on at the time of registration if you would like access to open studio hours during your class.
PHOTOGRAPHY BOOKS: ZINES
4 Thursdays
October 30 – November 20, 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Grace Dodds
$250 Burlington Resident / $275 Non-Resident
$108 Optional add-on for 6 weeks of Open Studio
This class takes you through every step of making a photography zine—from idea to print. In this four-week class, students will learn design concepts and techniques and curate a small body of work into a cohesive, physical printed product. Sequencing choices, layout in Adobe Photoshop, digital printing, and handbinding techniques will be covered. This class will also examine the conceptual ideas behind photo books as objects and the relationship between text and image. Whether you want to raise awareness about your practice, bring your digital photos to a physical format, or explore a new process, this class will build your skills as a photographer and artist. While students are encouraged to photograph new images during class, please bring a Mac-compatible external hard drive or flash drive to your first class with 10-30 photographs. Open Studio is not included in the class price. Please choose the Open Studio add-on at the time of registration if you would like access to open studio hours during your class.
JEWELRY
JEWELRY
OPTION 1: 6 Thursdays
September 18 – October 23, 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Bren Prescott
OPTION 2: 6 Wednesdays
October 8 – November 19, 6-8:30 pm (no class November 5)
Instructor: Bren Prescott
OPTION 3: 6 Thursdays
October 30 – December 11, 6-8:30 pm (no class November 27)
Instructor: Bren Prescott
$375 Burlington Resident / $412.50 Non-Resident
$162 Optional add-on for 6 weeks of Open Studio Access
Learn the basics of creating metal jewelry. Techniques covered include sawing, piercing, filing, annealing, soldering, texturing, cold connections, ring-sizing, and more. Students are encouraged to explore different styles of contemporary and historical jewelry, design processes, and the use of alternative materials through the studio library, the internet, and on their own. Class price includes all basic supplies and equipment. Open Studio is not included in the class price. Please choose the Open Studio add-on at the time of registration if you would like access to open studio hours during your class.
RINGS WORKSHOP
Tuesday, November 4, 6-9 pm
Instructor: Bren Prescott
$90 Burlington Resident / $99 Non-Resident
Spend an evening in BCA’s Jewelry studio and make your own sterling silver ring in this one-night workshop. Open to all skill levels. All materials are included.
EARRINGS WORKSHOP
Saturday, November 15, 1-4 pm
Instructor: Bren Prescott
$90 Burlington Resident / $99 Non-Resident
Make a pair of earrings in our jewelry studio in this one-day workshop. Open to all skill levels. Class includes copper, brass, silver wire, and all basic tools.
ARTIST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
TEACHERS’ NIGHT OUT
Friday, September 26, 4-5pm
BCA Center, 135 Church St, Burlington, VT
Free and open to the public
BCA invites Vermont educators to join us for a relaxed social hour. Whether you teach studio art, integrate art into other subjects, or enjoy art and design, please come out for an informal gathering and conversation while previewing our new exhibitions, before they opens to the public at 5 pm. Meet our curatorial and education teams and discover behind-thescenes insights about featured artworks on view.
PHOTOGRAPHING ARTWORK
OPTION 1: Friday, October 10, 10:30 am-12 pm
OPTION 2: Friday, October 10, 1:30-3 pm
OPTION 3: Friday, November 7, 10:30 am- 12 pm
OPTION 4: Friday, November 7, 1:30-3 pm
OPTION 5: Friday, December 5, 10:30 am-12 pm
OPTION 6: Friday, December 5, 1:30-3 pm
Instructor: Mark La Rosa
$100 Burlington Resident / $110 Non-Resident
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. During the photo session, students are responsible for handling artwork. BCA staff will apply basic color correction, density, and contrast adjustments to each image in BCA’s Digital Lab. Students may bring up to 10 total pieces that fall within these size limits; 2D flat artwork no larger than 40 x 60”; 3D sculptural pieces no larger than 24 x 24”. BCA provides a digital camera during the session and a flash drive of final images for students to keep.
TALKING WITH THE CURATOR: PREPARING AN EXHIBITION PROPOSAL
BCA Center, 135 Church Street, Burlington, VT Tuesday, December 2, 6-8 pm
Instructor: Heather Ferrell
$100 Burlington Resident / $110 Non-Resident
Join Heather Ferrell, BCA’s Curator and Director of Exhibitions, for a one-night workshop to learn best practices when creating an exhibition proposal. During the workshop, participants will explore effective strategies for presenting materials to galleries and museums, refine a project statement, and prepare to speak about their work with a curator. Participants will walk through steps to prepare their exhibition proposal, and end the workshop with time for a Q&A.
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 802-865-7554, or register in person at BCA Studios, 405 Pine 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, Education Director at msteady@burlingtoncityarts.org
Thank you to our BCA Education Supporter
Photos: Renée Greenlee