Visual Arts Classes for Adults
Drawing Basics
- Mondays, February 1- March 22 (no class 2/15, 3/8), 6:30-8:30pm
- Limit: 12
Learn a variety of drawing techniques including basic perspective, compositional layout and use of dramatic light and shadow. Students will work mostly from observation and will be encouraged to work with a variety of media including pencil, pen and ink, ink wash, charcoal, conte crayon and colored pencil. Comics and illustration projects may be incorporated based on student interest. (CLASS CODE: 811149-1 - $135, $121.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: Glynnis Fawkes
Graduated with an MFA in painting from Tufts and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston in 1999 and has a BFA from Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, Oregon. A Fulbright grant to Cyprus resulted in two published books, one of paintings and one of cartoons, both about the archeology of the island. She has exhibited her work in Boston, Nicosia, Portland, Oregon, and Wollongong, Australia. She has worked as an illustrator on many archaeological sites in the eastern Mediterranean and has taught drawing in Boston, Australia, Lebanon and at UVM.
- 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
Beginning Jewelry
- Tuesdays, February 9-March 16, 6-8:30pm
- Limit: 12
Learn how to use jewelry hand tools to make original finished pieces of jewelry. Students will learn many techniques including sawing, forming, soldering and more. There will be two loosely based assignments adapted to each student’s ideas. Material fees are not included and will vary based on the type and amount of metals used.
(CLASS CODE: 811518-1) - $160, $144 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: Rebecca Macomber
- Location: Clay Studio
250 Main Street
Memorial Auditorium, Street Level
Burlington, VT, 05401
Phone: 802-860-7474
Contact: Catherine Ward
cward@ci.burlington.vt.usDirections: The Burlington City Arts Clay Studio is located in downtown Burlington on the street level of Memorial Auditorium.
see mapDescription: please visit our studio blog at http://bcaclaystudio.blogspot.comLocated at 250 Main Street in the Memorial Auditorium, our Clay Studio is a fully equipped ceramics studio offering classes for the novice to the expert. Our classes and workshops offer an array of clay and craft experiences in such mediums as hand building, wheel throwing, sculpture, silversmithing, fiber arts and more. Our large, sunny studio has three classrooms, 14 pottery wheels, three kilns, a slab roller, extruder and a wide variety of hand tools to enhance your project design. There are also more than 100 glaze combinations available to complete your ceramic work. We offer extensive open studio hours for those who choose to pursue clay through our many classes. Our studio use is also available for monthly rental for those that wish to explore their art at their leisure. Children’s classes and family activities are available year round.
STUDIO RATES
- $50/month
Monthly studio rentals offer more than 20 hours of studio use during weekdays, evenings and weekends, and includes glazes and kiln firings. Clay sold separately for $20/25lb bag.
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STUDIO BENEFITS
- Use of wheels, slab roller, extruder and facilities
- More than 20 studio hours per week, many on weekends
- Storage space for work and supplies
- Opportunities to exhibit work Hours of Operation: Current Open Studio Hours MARCH Open Clay Studio & Rental Hours Monday: 9:00am-1:00pm Tuesday: 6:30-9:00pm Wednesday: 6:30-9:00pm Thursday: 9:00-1:00pm 6:00-10:00pm Friday: 3:00-5:00pm Saturday: 11:30-1:00pm 3-7pm Sunday: 10-1pm 3-7pm Studio hours change monthly based on class schedules. The Clay Studio is open to the public Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm for studio tours, inquiries, and to pick up work. Call the studio at 802.860.7474 for more information.
Portrait and Figure Painting
- Wednesdays, February 10-March 31, 1:30-4:30pm
- Limit: 10
For intermediate and advanced painters, this class explores the vitality of non-traditional figure and portrait painting, with emphasis on fresh color, dynamic composition and personal expression. Participants use water-soluble oils and work from clothed and nude models each week. Large mirrors for self-portraits will also be available. The small class size allows for plenty of individual feedback, demonstrations and informal critiques in a supportive environment. Figure and portrait drawing experience needed. Materials list will be provided. BCA provides glass palettes, easels, painting trays and drying racks. (CLASS CODE: 811140-1) - $285, $256.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: Gail Salzman
Gail Salzman exhibits her paintings throughout the East Coast. Recent shows include New Turf at the UVM Fleming Museum, 2006. Gail is the recipient of numerous awards, including grants from the NEA, Vermont Arts Council, and Vermont Arts Endowment Fund. She has taught painting at BCA for the past five years, and also has been an art instructor at Community College of Vermont for over 15 years.www.gailsalzman.com.
- 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
Drawing and Painting
- Tuesdays, January 26- March 30 (no class 2/23 and 3/2), 6:30-9pm
- Limit: 10
This eight-week class will begin with the basics of drawing and transition to painting with water-soluble oils. Students will learn many drawing and painting techniques and will learn how to apply composition, linear aspects, form, and color theory to their work. This supportive class will have a nice balance of studio time, group discussion and critique. Materials list will be provided. BCA will provide glass palettes, easels, painting trays and drying racks. (CLASS CODE: 811129-1) - this class is full
- Instructor: Linda Jones
Linda Jones has been a practicing artist for over thirty years. Her work has been widely exhibited and is represented in numerous collections. Linda has been teaching oil painting with BCA since 2000. She received her BFA in painting and lithography from Antioch College and has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including two recently from the Vermont Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts and The Vermont Community Foundation. Linda is currently a member of the 215 College Street Gallery, where her work can be viewed. www.lindaejones.com.
- 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
Abstract Painting
- Thursdays, April 1- May 13 (no class 4/29), 6:30-9pm
- Limit: 10
Students will be guided to explore the many exciting possibilities of abstract painting. Using the paint of their choice (water-soluble oils, acrylics or watercolor), students will be encouraged to experiment and try adding other mixed media as well. Students will learn from each other and will discuss techniques and ideas in supportive critique. Students should bring in some ideas or some reference material to use as a starting place. Materials list will be provided. BCA provides glass palettes, easels, painting trays and drying racks. (CLASS CODE: 811114-1) - $180, $162 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: Linda Jones
Linda Jones has been a practicing artist for over thirty years. Her work has been widely exhibited and is represented in numerous collections. Linda has been teaching oil painting with BCA since 2000. She received her BFA in painting and lithography from Antioch College and has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including two recently from the Vermont Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts and The Vermont Community Foundation. Linda is currently a member of the 215 College Street Gallery, where her work can be viewed. www.lindaejones.com.
- 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
Adobe In-Design
- Thursdays, April 1-May 6, 6:30-8:30pm
- Limit: 6
Learn the basics of Adobe In-Design, a creative computer program used for magazine and book layout, for designing text and for preparing digital and print publications. This class will give you the basics on which you can then develop further skills and become proficient at using this powerful layout program. Students will explore a variety of software techniques and will create projects suited to their own interests. This class is suited for beginners who are interested in furthering their design software skills. This class will be taught on a Mac with InDesign CS4. (CLASS CODE: 811151-2) - $140, $126 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: Kate YoulenArt Director - Burlington City Arts kyoulen@ci.burlington.vt.us802-865-7157
- 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
Enameling
- Tuesdays, April 6-May 11, 6-8:30pm
- Limit: 5
This class is for students that have some prior metalsmithing experience. Enameling is a very old process used to adhere thin layers of glass to metal. Students will learn different enameling techniques on copper and silver using a small jewelry kiln. Students will have to pay for any silver that they use, but copper and some enamels will be provided. (CLASS CODE: 811542-1) - $180, $162 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: Rebecca Macomber
- Location: Print Studio
250 Main Street
Memorial Auditorium, Street Level
Burlington, VT, 05401
Phone: 802-860-7474
Contact: Catherine Ward
cabraham@ci.burlington.vt.usDirections: The Burlington City Arts Print Studio is located in downtown Burlington on the street level of Memorial Auditorium.
see mapDescription: Located at 250 Main Street in Memorial Auditorium, the Print Studio offers seasonal classes in printmaking and book arts ranging from introductory courses to master workshops, all taught by experienced artists. The spacious studio includes a 30 x 48” Takach etching press, a Vandercook SP15 proofing press, large work tables, ample storage space, inks, solvents, and a variety of materials available on site. Studio 250 is equipped for relief and intaglio printmaking (including etching), as well as letterpress and monotype, and offers extensive open studio hours at affordable rates for seasoned printmakers as well as beginning students.
STUDIO RATES
- $35/day
- $50/month
Includes unlimited access to open studio hours.
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STUDIO BENEFITS
- Use of press, equipment, tools and solvents*
- Reduced fee use of Logan 750 mat cutter and heat press (please call the Community Darkroom for more info)
- Storage space to store work and supplies
- Opportunities to exhibit work
*Printmaking paper and inks are not included. Hours of Operation: March Open Print Studio & Rental Hours Monday: 9:00am-1:00pm Tuesday: 4:00pm-6:00pm Wednesday: noon-3:00pm Thursday: 9:00am-1:00pm Friday: 9:00am-11:30am 4:00pm-8:00pm Saturday: 9-1pm 3-7pm Sunday: 10-1pm 3-7pm o hours change monthly based on class schedules. Call Cathy at 802.860.7474 for more information.
Painting II
- Tuesdays, April 6- May 18 (no class 4/27), 6:30-9pm
- Limit: 10
This six-week class is an extension of Drawing and Painting and/or a class for painters who’d like to further develop their painting skills. This supportive class will have a nice balance of studio time, group discussion and critique. Materials list will be provided. BCA will provide glass palettes, easels, painting trays and drying racks. (CLASS CODE: 811126-1) - $180, $162 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: Linda Jones
Linda Jones has been a practicing artist for over thirty years. Her work has been widely exhibited and is represented in numerous collections. Linda has been teaching oil painting with BCA since 2000. She received her BFA in painting and lithography from Antioch College and has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including two recently from the Vermont Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts and The Vermont Community Foundation. Linda is currently a member of the 215 College Street Gallery, where her work can be viewed. www.lindaejones.com.
- 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
Watercolor
- Wednesdays, April 7- May 12, 6:30-8:30pm
- Limit: 12
Learn how to paint with watercolor. This class will focus on observational painting from still life, figure, landscape and photos. Students will paint on watercolor paper stretched on board or watercolor blocks and will gain experience with composition, color theory, layering, light and shade. Class may move outdoors to paint en-plein-air on nice days! (CLASS CODE: 811139-1) - $135, $121.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: Glynnis Fawkes
Graduated with an MFA in painting from Tufts and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston in 1999 and has a BFA from Pacific Northwest College of Art in Portland, Oregon. A Fulbright grant to Cyprus resulted in two published books, one of paintings and one of cartoons, both about the archeology of the island. She has exhibited her work in Boston, Nicosia, Portland, Oregon, and Wollongong, Australia. She has worked as an illustrator on many archaeological sites in the eastern Mediterranean and has taught drawing in Boston, Australia, Lebanon and at UVM.
- 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