Photography Classes for Adults
INTRO TO B&W FILM AND THE DARKROOM
- Tuesday, July 8–August 26, 6:30-8:30pm
- Make photographic prints in the darkroom! Learn how to properly expose black and white film, process film into negatives and learn how to make prints. By the end of the class, students will be ready to use the darkroom independently as community darkroom members. Please bring an empty manual 35mm camera to the first class. (Class Code: 821217-1)
All paper, chemicals and film included
Limit: 6
No experience necessary - $195, $175.50 BCA Members
- register online
- Instructor: Allison Hale
- Location: Community Darkroom
135 Church Street, next to City Hall
Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, Lower Level
Burlington, VT, 05401
Phone: 802-865-7161
Contact: Mary Johnson
mjohnson@ci.burlington.vt.usDirections: The Burlington City Arts Community Darkroom is located in the lower level of the Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts in downtown Burlington next to City Hall on the Church Street Marketplace.
see mapDescription: The Community Darkroom was included in the Firehouse renovations plans when Burlington City Arts conducted a survey and found that darkroom space and photography classes were in demand but not readily available. In addition to film and printing space, we also have a new Logan Mat Cutter available for use for a small fee by members of any Burlington City Arts studio. The Community Darkroom is open to individuals and groups for rental time. We also offer a range of classes ranging from beginner level to more advanced. Please contact the Photography Program Director to sign up for membership, arrange rental time, or to inquire about group use. The darkroom is handicapped accessible.
DARKROOM RATES
There are two levels of darkroom membership available:
- Hourly Rates $10/month membership fee + $8/hour rental fee
- Monthly Rates $90/month membership Includes unlimited access on a space-available basis to the posted darkroom hours.
DARKROOM BENEFITS
- On-site assistance
- Use of enlargers, equipment and chemistry
- Reduced-fee use of the Logan 750 mat cutter and heat press
- Locker space to store work and supplies
- Monthly Photography Critique and Discussion Group
- Opportunities to exhibit workHours of Operation: Current Open Studio Hours MON: 1–8:30pm TUE: 12–6pm WED: 5–8:30pm THU: 12–6pm FRI: 12–4pm SAT: 12–4pm SUN: closed The darkroom will be closed from Wednesday, May 21–Tuesday, May 27. Studio hours change monthly based on class schedules. Please call Mary at 802.865.7161 at least one day in advance to schedule darkroom time.
INTRO TO 35MM FILM/DIGITAL SLR CAMERA
- Wednesday, July 9–August 13, 6:30 – 8:30pm
- Explore the basic workings of the manual 35mm film or digital SLR camera and learn how to take exciting photographs. Learn photography basics including: f-stops, shutter speeds, film exposure, composition, lens choices, film types, and how to professionally present work. Please bring an empty 35mm film or digital SLR camera and owner’s manual to the first class.
(Class Code: 821224-1)
Limit: 15
- $135, $121.50 BCA Members
- register online
- Instructor: Michelle Colling
- Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts
135 Church Street, next to City Hall
Church Street Marketplace
Burlington, VT, 05401
Phone: 802-865-7166
Contact: Melinda Johns
mjohns@ci.burlington.vt.usDirections: The Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts is located in downtown Burlington next to City Hall on the Church Street Marketplace.
see mapHours of Operation: Business hours 9am-5pm, Classes and events 9am-9pm
NEW! INTRO TO ADOBE LIGHTROOM
- Tuesdays, August 5–26, 6:30–8:30pm
- Upload, edit and print photographs in this comprehensive digital imaging workshop. Students working with film will have the opportunity to use state-of-the-art Epson and Nikon film scanners. Fine-tuning tone and contrast, color adjustments and color calibration will also be covered. This class is great for photographers who’d like to make archival prints on gallery quality paper! (Class Code: 821228-1)
Limit: 10
Prerequisite: Intro to the 35MM Film/Digital SLR or equivalent experience
Includes all archival ink and paper - $250, $225 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: Jonathan Taylor
- Location: Burlington Technical Center
52 Institute Road
Next to Burlington High School off North Avenue
Burlington, VT, 05401
Phone: 802-865-7166
Contact: Melissa Walker
mwalker@ci.burlington.vt.usDirections: The Burlington Technical Center is located down the hill from Burlington High School off of North Avenue.
see map
PHOTOGRAPHY CRITIQUE AND DISCUSSION GROUP
- August 6 6-8pm
- Come share and receive feedback on what you are working on photographically and see what other photographic artists in the community are doing in a supportive, discussion based critique session. Please bring 1-4 examples of your work. Participants with all levels of experience are welcome and encouraged to attend!
- Free and open to the public
- Instructor: Mary JohnsonPhotography Program Director - Burlington City Arts
MARY JOHNSON is the Photography Program Director for Burlington City Arts, and is an adjunct instructor at the Community College of Vermont and Champlain College. She studied at New England School of Photography in Boston, and holds a BFA in Studio Art from Johnson State College in VT.
mjohnson@ci.burlington.vt.us802-865-7161 - Location: Community Darkroom
135 Church Street, next to City Hall
Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts, Lower Level
Burlington, VT, 05401
Phone: 802-865-7161
Contact: Mary Johnson
mjohnson@ci.burlington.vt.usDirections: The Burlington City Arts Community Darkroom is located in the lower level of the Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts in downtown Burlington next to City Hall on the Church Street Marketplace.
see mapDescription: The Community Darkroom was included in the Firehouse renovations plans when Burlington City Arts conducted a survey and found that darkroom space and photography classes were in demand but not readily available. In addition to film and printing space, we also have a new Logan Mat Cutter available for use for a small fee by members of any Burlington City Arts studio. The Community Darkroom is open to individuals and groups for rental time. We also offer a range of classes ranging from beginner level to more advanced. Please contact the Photography Program Director to sign up for membership, arrange rental time, or to inquire about group use. The darkroom is handicapped accessible.
DARKROOM RATES
There are two levels of darkroom membership available:
- Hourly Rates $10/month membership fee + $8/hour rental fee
- Monthly Rates $90/month membership Includes unlimited access on a space-available basis to the posted darkroom hours.
DARKROOM BENEFITS
- On-site assistance
- Use of enlargers, equipment and chemistry
- Reduced-fee use of the Logan 750 mat cutter and heat press
- Locker space to store work and supplies
- Monthly Photography Critique and Discussion Group
- Opportunities to exhibit workHours of Operation: Current Open Studio Hours MON: 1–8:30pm TUE: 12–6pm WED: 5–8:30pm THU: 12–6pm FRI: 12–4pm SAT: 12–4pm SUN: closed The darkroom will be closed from Wednesday, May 21–Tuesday, May 27. Studio hours change monthly based on class schedules. Please call Mary at 802.865.7161 at least one day in advance to schedule darkroom time.