Photography Classes for Adults
From Camera to Print: Digital Workflow with Robin Perlah
- Tuesdays, July 14-August 4, 6-9pm
- Limit: 10
Prerequisite: Intro to the 35MM Film or Digital SLR or equivalent experience.
Upload, organize, edit and print your digital photographs in this comprehensive workshop using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Importing images, using RAW files, organization, fine-tuning tone and contrast, color adjustments and printing will all be covered. Includes archival ink and paper. Bring a portable hard drive or flash drive with your images to the first class. (CLASS CODE: 821229-1) - $250, $225 BCA Members (Includes all archival ink
- register online
- Instructor: Robin PerlahPhotography Instructor
ROBIN PERLAH holds a BA in Art Education from the University of Vermont and a certificate in Professional Photography from New England School of Photography in Boston, MA. She has worked as a professional photographer and currently teaches art and photography to all ages in locations throughout Northern Vermont.
- 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.
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Intro to the 35mm Film or Digital SLR Camera with Michelle Colling
- Wednesdays, July 15-August 19, 6:30-8:30pm
- Limit: 15
Explore the basic workings of the manual 35mm film or digital SLR camera to learn how to take the photographs you envision. Demystify f-stops, shutter speeds and exposure and learn the basics of composition, lens choices and film types/sensitivity. Bring an empty manual 35mm film or digital SLR camera and its owner’s manual to the first class. (CLASS CODE: 821224-1) - This class is full
- register online
- Instructor: Michelle Colling
- 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: Check out the Darkroom Blog: www.bcadarkroom.blogspot.com
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.
Become a BCA Member and save 10%!
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 Monday, 12-8:30 Tuesday, 12-8:30 Wednesday, 12-6 Thursday, CLOSED Friday, 12-4 Saturday, 12-4 Studio hours change monthly based on class schedules. Please call Mary at 802.865.7161 or email mjohnson@ci.burlington.vt.us at least one day in advance to schedule darkroom time.
Lith Printing with Jordan Douglas
- Thursdays, July 30–August 13, 6-9pm
- Limit: 6
Prerequisite: Intro to Black and White Film and the Darkroom or black and white printing experience.
Explore the endless and exciting possibilities of the unique lith printing process and transform your black-and-white negatives into one-of-a-kind, multi-toned prints. This process affects print color and grain, resulting in brilliant white highlights and deep black shadows. High quality European fiber paper is included. (CLASS CODE: 821230-1) - $125, $112.50 BCA Members (includes all paper and
- register online
- Instructor: Jordan Douglas
Jordan Douglas teaches darkroom photography at St. Michael’s College and Champlain College. He most often works with alternative printing techniques and has an interest in the photographic processes of the 19th Century. He is featured in the recent World of Lith Printing (Argentum Press, 2006), by master printer Tim Rudman.
- 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: Check out the Darkroom Blog: www.bcadarkroom.blogspot.com
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.
Become a BCA Member and save 10%!
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 Monday, 12-8:30 Tuesday, 12-8:30 Wednesday, 12-6 Thursday, CLOSED Friday, 12-4 Saturday, 12-4 Studio hours change monthly based on class schedules. Please call Mary at 802.865.7161 or email mjohnson@ci.burlington.vt.us at least one day in advance to schedule darkroom time.