SUMMER ADULT CLASSES 2026
REGISTRATION OPENS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 12PM
Experience a new medium, learn a new technique, or expand your skills in our one-day workshops and 3-6 week classes. All classes and workshops are open to participants at any skill level and located at BCA Studios unless otherwise noted.
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.
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Apply April 27–May 6 for priority consideration at burlingtoncityarts.org/ scholarships or by calling 802-865-7554. Scholarships submitted after May 6 will be reviewed on a rolling basis and are subject to availability. Please do not register online if applying for a scholarship. Scholarships are typically processed within two weeks.
The demand for scholarship funds has greatly increased and we’re 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.
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 20-30 hours of open studio time per week in the Summer Session. 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, water-based painting and drawing materials.
Contact: Michaela Compo, 802-865-7554 mcompo@burlingtoncityarts.org
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 screenprint, relief printmaking, and monotype. Studio members are allowed the use of community tools and shared storage space.
Contact: Michaela Compo, 802-865-7554 mcompo@burlingtoncityarts.org
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
WHEEL THROWING
6 Wednesdays, July 8 – August 12, 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Jessica Cedergren LaBonte
$390 Burlington Resident / $429 Non-Resident
$168 Optional add-on for 6 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. Clay, glazes, and firings provided during class.
MIXED LEVEL WHEEL THROWING
6 Thursdays, July 9 – August 13, 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Zo Rae
$390 Burlington Resident / $429 Non-Resident
$168 Optional add-on for 6 weeks of Open Studio Use
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 six-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. Students are also guided through various finishing techniques using the studio’s house slips and glazes. Clay, glazes, and firings provided during class.
SCREENPRINT
6 Thursdays, July 9 – August 13, 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Olivia Schneider
$390 Burlington Resident / $429 Non-Resident
$168 Optional add-on for 6 weeks of Open Studio Use
This introduction to screenprinting 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. Class price includes the use of studio equipment, emulsion, transparencies, and ink. Students can bring their own screens or rent one through the studio.
LINOCUT
3 Wednesdays, July 22 – August 5, 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Sarah Jayne Kennelly
$195 Burlington Resident / $214.50 Non-Resident
$84 Optional add-on for 3 weeks of Open Studio Use
Discover the relief technique of linoleum block printing in this three-week, beginner-focused class. Students will learn how to carve and print small designs by hand and with the etching press. Working with the studio’s inks, students will make multiple prints from their block on cards, paper, and fabric patches. Students should bring ideas and sketches (approx. 5x7” or smaller) to the first class. All other supplies and materials provided.
TINY FOOD PRINTS WORKSHOP
Saturday, July 11, 10 am-3 pm
Instructor: Heather Kasvinsky
$156 Burlington Resident / $171.60 Non-Resident
Using deliciously colorful food as inspiration, students will create mini masterpieces with easy to carve linocut blocks. The workshop will cover techniques in carving and printing, using the studio’s tools and inks, printing by hand, and with the etching press. Students can bring their own edible themed sketches or photos to work from (approx. 5x7” or smaller), or work from a selection of provided stencils. No printmaking experience is required, all supplies provided. Students should bring a bagged lunch.
DRAWING & PAINTING
LANDSCAPES
6 Thursdays, July 9 – August 13, 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Jason Gorcoff
$390 Burlington Resident / $429 Non-Resident
$168 Optional add-on for 6 weeks of Open Studio Use
Explore the Vermont landscape through drawing and painting in this six-week class. Students will work with a variety of materials, including graphite and colored pencils, and paint with both watercolor and nontoxic, water-soluble oils, learning to create compelling landscape paintings from reference photographs and in nearby outdoor locations. Guided by the instructor, students will develop skills in composition, color mixing, form, and color theory, working toward a series of small, finished works of art (between 5”x7” and 8”x10”). This supportive class balances studio time with gentle group discussion and critique, and is open to both beginners and experienced painters. Class price includes all materials and supplies.
PASTELS
3 Wednesdays, July 29 – August 12, 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Camielle Aylwin
$195 Burlington Resident / $214.50 Non-Resident
$84 Optional add-on for 3 weeks of Open Studio Use
Learn methods of drawing with pastels, blending techniques, and color mixing in this three-week class. Each week, demonstrations will be provided to expand participants’ skills through abstract, still life, and landscape drawings. Class price includes all materials and supplies.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY
6 Wednesdays, July 8 – August 12, 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Grace Dodds
$390 Burlington Resident / $429 Non-Resident
$168 Optional add-on for 6 weeks of Open Studio Use
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).
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
6 Thursdays, July 9 – August 13, 6-8:30 pm
Instructor: Mark La Rosa
$390 Burlington Resident / $429 Non-Resident
$168 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 in this comprehensive class. 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 is 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 Maccompatible portable hard drive or flash drive.
PHOTO PRINTING: CYANOTYPES WORKSHOP
Saturday, August 1, 10 am-3 pm
Instructor: Renee Greenlee
$156 Burlington Resident / $171.60 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.
JEWELRY
JEWELRY
5 Wednesdays, July 15 – August 12, 6-9 pm
Instructor: Bren Prescott
$390 Burlington Resident / $429 Non-Resident
$140 Optional add-on for 5 weeks of Open Studio Use
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.
CLASS & LOCATIONS INFO
BCA STUDIOS
405 Pine Street, Burlington, VT 05401
Located in Burlington’s South End, programs at BCA Studios programs include drawing/ painting, print, clay, jewelry, darkroom/digital photography, and more. BCA offers seasonal studio memberships.
REFUNDS
Refunds can only be given if the request is made at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the class/camp. A cancellation fee of 15% of the class price is nonrefundable. After the two-week window, a class credit will be processed at the discretion of the Education Director. Class credits are nonrefundable.
REGISTER
To register for upcoming classes, visit burlingtoncityarts.org, call 802-865-7554, 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.
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 and Michelle Rameriz