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Visual Arts Classes for Children

Cartooning

Mon Jun 29- Fri Jul 3, (1pm-4pm).
Ages 9-11
Limit: 12
In this camp, campers will learn the ins and outs of cartooning. Campers will look at a variety of cartoons and comics in various styles and will learn how to incorporate special design elements (gesture, scale, emotion, color, angles and more) in their own work. By the end of the week, students will have successfully created a variety of cartoons or comics and will go home with copies of each other’s creations!
*PAIR this with Free Wheelin’ for a full-day experience. CLASS CODE:832438-1.
$165, $148.50 BCA members
register online
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Illustrate it!

Mon Jun 29- Fri Jul 3, (9am-12pm).
Ages 6-8
Limit: 12
In this drawing based camp, campers will become illustrators and will be inspired by a variety of colorful, illustrated books including Owl Moon, Leonardo The Terrible Monster, Rainbow Fish and more. Using pencil, oil pastels, markers and more, campers will explore the ins and outs of illustration and will be encouraged to draw what they observe as well as what they imagine.
*PAIR this with Itsy Bitsy Sculpture for a full-day experience. CLASS CODE: 832499-1.

This camp is full.
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Itsy Bitsy Sculpture

Mon Jun 29- Fri Jul 3, (1pm-4pm).
Ages 6-8
Limit: 12
Using a variety of materials such as recycled objects, fibers, foil, air-dry clay, and paint, campers will become mini sculptors and use their wildest imaginations to create a variety of dynamic 3-D sculptures. Campers will be exposed to a variety of famous sculptors and be encouraged to incorporate their favorite subject matter: monsters, itsy bitsy creepy crawly things, creatures, and more!
*PAIR this with Illustrate it! for a full-day experience. CLASS CODE:832495-1
$165, $148.50 BCA members
register online
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Landscape Photography

Mon Jun 29- Fri Jul 3, (9am-12pm).
Ages 12-14
Limit: 6
Want to learn how to take beautiful and creative landscape images? In this camp, teens will go on a guided landscape photo shoot and will learn how to print their images in a black and white darkroom. Manual cameras, film and paper are all provided. CLASS CODE: 832214-1.
This camp is full.
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

BCA/FlynnArts present: NEW! Puppets, Parades and Pageantry

Mon Jul 6- Fri Jul 10, (9am-4pm).
Ages 6-10 (Limit: 16)
Come be a part of the festivities of the Champlain Quadricentennial with Burlington City Arts and the Flynn Center! We’ll spend half our day at BCA exploring the art of pageantry while designing our own whimsical spirit sticks, puppets, masks, costumes and more. At the Flynn, we’ll spend the other half day learning to animate our creations and ourselves through puppetry and theater, as kids prepare to be a part of the pageantry in the largest parade in Vermont history: the Champlain Quadricentennial signature event!

On Saturday, July 11th, campers are invited to join the parade with Vermonters of all ages from all 251 towns, working their way through city streets festooned with colorful
flags and banners. Burlington will play host to the entire region, including communities from New York and Quebec and will feature dozens of school marching bands, legions of public officials and visiting dignitaries, and scores of inventive floats, unusual vehicles, and extraordinary special features.

This special partner camp is led by teaching artists from BCA and the Flynn Center. Burlington City Arts will provide supervision during lunch and campers will be escorted between the two organizations.

*****All campers enrolled in this special camp will receive a FAMILY PASS for 4 to the Burlington International Waterfront Festival. Includes entry to all ticketed Kid Day events on July 6 and 7th, 20% off tickets to Queen City Concert Series shows, and up to six free Dan Zanes tickets! Dan Zanes will also be making a special guest appearance during camp!!! Visit www.celebratechamplain.org/burlington for more info about the Waterfront Festival*****

Please call the Flynn directly at (802) 652-4548 to register for this camp, and note that the Flynn offers After-Care Supervision until 5pm for $15 a day.
$350 BCA/Flynn Flat Partner Rate
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center/Flynn Center

Edible Art

Mon Jul 13- Fri Jul 17, (1pm-4pm).
Ages 6-8
Limit: 12
In this camp, campers will explore fun creative ways to combine art and food. Projects may include: fun pizzas, artistic cookies, and summer inspired creations. By the end of the week campers will have explored some creative ways to visually present and document their culinary creations. On the last day of camp, family and friends will be invited to a tasty celebration for all to enjoy!
*PAIR this with Itsy Bitsy Fashion Design for a full-day experience. CLASS CODE:832485-2.
$165, $148.50 BCA members
register online
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Itsy Bitsy Fashion Design

Mon Jul 13 - Fri Jul 17, (9am-12pm).
Ages 6-8
Limit: 12
Become a miniature fashion designer! Campers will learn basic sewing techniques and will use simple patterns to cut and create their own dolls out of various sewing materials, including cottons, rickrack, yarns, ribbons, buttons, puffy fabric paints and more. By the end of the week, campers will have made many fashionable outfits and accessories for their own dolls.
*PAIR this with Edible Art for a full-day experience. CLASS CODE:832454-2.

$165, $148.50 BCA members
register online
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Sew it!

Mon Jul 13 - Fri Jul 17, (9am-12pm).
Ages 9-12
Limit: 12
Discover the magic of sewing fabric together by hand or by machine to make a tote bag, wall hanging, small quilt, potholder, pillow and more. Campers are encouraged to bring in their own fabric or chose from the bountiful camp piles. Campers who want a full day to work on their sewing projects can sign up for both morning and afternoon sessions.
*PAIR this with the afternoon Sew it!, Silkscreen T-shirts or Knight and Castle Chess for a full-day experience. CLASS CODE:832498-1.
$165, $148.50 BCA members
register online
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Sew it!

Mon Jul 13- Fri Jul 17, (1pm-4pm).
Ages 9-12
Limit: 12
Discover the magic of sewing fabric together by hand or by machine to make a tote bag, wall hanging, small quilt, potholder, pillow and more. Campers are encouraged to bring in their own fabric or chose from the bountiful camp selection. Campers who want a full day to work on their sewing projects can sign up for both morning and afternoon sessions.
*PAIR this with the morning Sew it! or Free Wheelin’ for a full-day experience. CLASS CODE:832498-2.
$165, $148.50 BCA members
register online
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Teen Photo

Mon Jul 13 - Fri Jul 17, (9am-12pm).
Ages 12-14
Limit: 6
Learn the mysteries of the photographic darkroom! In this camp, teens will go on guided photo shoots in downtown Burlington and will learn how to print their own black and white photographs. Manual cameras, film and paper are all provided. CLASS CODE:832212-2.
This camp is full.
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Claymation

Mon Jul 20- Fri Jul 24, (1pm-4pm).
Ages 9-11
Limit: 12
Campers will make their own 3-D characters come alive through the art of stop-motion animation. Forming small “production companies,” teams of campers will write original stories, sculpt characters, construct sets, and then animate their creations for the camera. By the end of the week, some aspects of post-production work, including some computer editing, may be incorporated to create individual CD’s of the campers’ work.
*PAIR this with Savory Edible Art or Photo for a full-day experience. CLASS CODE: 832478-1.
$165, $148.50 BCA members
register online
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Illustrate it!

Mon Jul 20 - Fri Jul 24, (9am-12pm).
Ages 6-8
Limit: 12
In this drawing based camp, campers will become illustrators and will be inspired by a variety of colorful, illustrated books including Owl Moon, Leonardo The Terrible Monster, Rainbow Fish and more. Using pencil, oil pastels, markers and more, campers will explore the ins and outs of illustration and will be encouraged to draw what they observe as well as what they imagine.
*PAIR this with Itsy Bitsy Sculpture for a full-day experience. CLASS CODE: 832499-2.
$165, $148.50 BCA members
register online
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Itsy Bitsy Sculpture

Mon Jul 20- Fri Jul 24, (1pm-4pm).
Ages 6-8
Limit: 12
Using a variety of materials such as recycled objects, fibers, foil, air-dry clay, and paint, campers will become mini sculptors and use their wildest imaginations to create a variety of dynamic 3-D sculptures. Campers will be exposed to a variety of famous sculptors and be encouraged to incorporate their favorite subject matter: monsters, itsy bitsy creepy crawly things, creatures, and more!
*PAIR this with Illustrate it! for a full-day experience. CLASS CODE: 832495-2.
$165, $148.50 BCA members
register online
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Photo Fun!

Mon Jul 20 - Fri Jul 24, (9am-12pm).
Ages 9-11
Limit: 6
Come explore Burlington with a camera and learn how to print your own black and white photographs in the darkroom! Manual cameras, film and paper are all provided.
*PAIR this with Claymation, Sweet Edible Art or Free Wheelin’ for a full-day experience. CLASS CODE: 832215-1.
This camp is full.
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Savory Edible Art

Mon Jul 20 - Fri Jul 24, (9am-12pm).
Ages 9-11
Limit: 12
In this camp, campers will explore fun creative ways to combine art and food. Savory edible projects may include colorful pizzas, fun pastas, whimsical sushi and more! By the end of the week, campers will have explored some creative ways to visually present and document their culinary creations. On the last day of camp, family and friends will be invited to a tasty celebration for all to enjoy.
*PAIR this with Sweet Edible Art or Free Wheelin’ for a full-day experience. CLASS CODE: 832485-3.
$165, $148.50 BCA members
register online
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Sweet Edible Art

Mon Jul 20- Fri Jul 24, (1pm-4pm).
Ages 9-11
Limit: 12
In this camp, campers will explore fun creative ways to integrate art with food. Sweet edible projects may include designer cookies, whimsical cupcakes and more! By the end of the week campers will have learned creative ways to visually present and document their culinary creations. On the last day of camp, family and friends will be invited to a tasty celebration for all to enjoy.
*PAIR this with Savory Edible Art or Photo for a full-day experience. CLASS CODE: 832485-4.
$165, $148.50 BCA members
register online
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Advanced Japanese Anime

Mon Jul 27- Fri Jul 31, (1pm-4pm).
Ages 12-14
Limit: 12
This camp is for teens seeking to further develop their anime or manga (Japanese for comic or cartoon) drawing styles. Teens will learn and practice special techniques for quick figure and creature drawing, and will be encouraged to develop and refine their story lines while working on individual projects.
*PAIR this with Teen Photo for a full-day experience.
CLASS CODE: 832477-1.
$165, $148.50 BCA members
register online
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Illustrate it!

Mon Jul 27 - Fri Jul 31, (9am-12pm).
Ages 6-8
Limit: 12
In this drawing based camp, campers will become illustrators and will be inspired by a variety of colorful, illustrated books including Owl Moon, Leonardo The Terrible Monster, Rainbow Fish and more. Using pencil, oil pastels, markers and more, campers will explore the ins and outs of illustration and will be encouraged to draw what they observe as well as what they imagine.
*PAIR this with Itsy Bitsy Sculpture for a full-day experience. CLASS CODE: 832499-3.
$165, $148.50 BCA members
register online
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Itsy Bitsy Sculpture

Mon Jul 27- Fri Jul 31, (1pm-4pm).
Ages 6-8
Limit: 12
Using a variety of materials such as recycled objects, fibers, foil, air-dry clay, and paint, campers will become mini sculptors and use their wildest imaginations to create a variety of dynamic 3-D sculptures. Campers will be exposed to a variety of famous sculptors and be encouraged to incorporate their favorite subject matter: monsters, itsy bitsy creepy crawly things, creatures, and more!
*PAIR this with Illustrate it! for a full-day experience. CLASS CODE: 832495-3.
$165, $148.50 BCA members
register online
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Japanese Anime

Mon Jul 27 - Fri Jul 31, (9am-12pm).
Ages 9-11
Limit: 12
Learn techniques for quick figure and creature drawing in the anime style. Camp projects will focus on the basic anime suitable for young viewers, with the occasional monster thrown in. Campers will learn a little Japanese language and culture too!
*PAIR this with Silkscreen T-Shirts or Free Wheelin’ Advanced for a full-day experience. CLASS CODE: 832476-2.
$165, $148.50 BCA members
register online
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Teen Photo

Mon Jul 27 - Fri Jul 31, (9am-12pm).
Ages 12-14
Limit: 6
Learn the mysteries of the photographic darkroom! In this camp, teens will go on guided photo shoots in downtown Burlington and will learn how to print their own black and white photographs. Manual cameras, film and paper are all provided. CLASS CODE: 832212-3.
This camp is full.
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

BCA and ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center present: Lift Off!

Mon Aug 3- Fri Aug 7, (1pm-4pm).
Ages 6-8
Limit: 12
3-2-1 Lift Off! Campers will work with a variety of fun 2-D and 3-D materials to create whimsical and imaginative artwork related to wind, energy and flight. On Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, campers will walk down to ECHO to explore the exhibit Wind: Power and Play. During their visit, campers will be encouraged to play and create a project while learning about the fantastic world in the sky.
*PAIR this with Break it Build it! or Clay, Clay, Clay for a full-day experience.
CLASS CODE: 832404-1.
$180 BCA/ECHO Flat Partner Rate
register online
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center/ECHO

BCA and ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center present: NEW! Nature Photography

Mon Aug 3 - Fri Aug 7, (9am-12pm).
Ages 9-11
Limit: 6
Want to learn how to take creative nature photos? In this camp, campers will go on guided photo shoots and will learn how to print their own images in a black and white darkroom. On Tuesday and Thursday morning, campers will explore and photograph ECHO’s exhibits and wildlife. Manual cameras, film and paper are all provided.
*PAIR this with Break it Build it! for a full-day experience.
CLASS CODE: 832216-1.
$180 BCA/ECHO Flat Partner Rate
register online
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center/ECHO

BCA and ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center present:Lift Off!

Mon Aug 3- Fri Aug 7, (1pm-4pm).
Ages 6-8
Limit: 12
3-2-1 Lift Off! Campers will work with a variety of fun 2-D and 3-D materials to create whimsical and imaginative artwork related to wind, energy and flight. On Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, campers will walk down to ECHO to explore the exhibit Wind: Power and Play. During their visit, campers will be encouraged to play and create a project while learning about the fantastic world in the sky.
*PAIR this with Break it Build it! or Clay, Clay, Clay for a full-day experience. CLASS CODE: 832404-1.
$180 BCA/ECHO Flat Partner Rate
register online
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center/ECHO

Break it, Build it!

Mon Aug 3 - Fri Aug 7, (9am-12pm).
Ages 6-8
Limit: 12
Do you love to take things apart? Here’s a chance to take apart broken old computers, typewriters, fans, toasters, and more and then rearrange the parts to make art!
Working with simple tools, glue and wire, by the end of the week, campers will have built their very own unique and whimsical sculptures. Campers are encouraged to bring in some of their own junk to contribute to the offerings.
*PAIR this with Lift Off! for a full-day experience.
CLASS CODE: 832457-1.
$165, $148.50 BCA members
register online
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Break it, Build it!

Mon Aug 3- Fri Aug 7, (1pm-4pm).
Ages 9-11
Limit: 12
Do you love to take things apart? Here’s a chance to take apart broken old computers, typewriters, fans, toasters, and more and then rearrange the parts to make art!
Working with simple tools, glue and wire, by the end of the week, campers will have built their very own unique and whimsical sculptures. Campers are encouraged to bring in some of their own junk to contribute to the offerings.
*PAIR this with Claymation or Nature Photo for a full-day experience.
CLASS CODE: 832457-2.
This camp is full.
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Claymation

Mon Aug 3 - Fri Aug 7, (9am-12pm).
Ages 9-11
Limit: 12
Campers will make their own 3-D characters come alive through the art of stop-motion animation. Forming small “production companies,” teams of campers will write original stories, sculpt characters, construct sets, and then animate their creations for the camera. By the end of the week, some aspects of post-production work, including some computer editing, may be incorporated to create individual CD’s of the campers’ work.
*PAIR this with Break it Build it! for a full-day experience.
CLASS CODE: 832478-2.
$165, $148.50 BCA members
register online
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Emerging Artists

Mon Aug 3- Fri Aug 7, (1pm-4pm).
Ages 12-14
Limit: 10
Teens will use an exciting variety of media to create artwork that is descriptive of the artist that they are and aspire to be. This camp provides an opportunity for budding artists to practice drawing, painting and printmaking skills. Through observation and practice, teens will strengthen fundamental drawing skills in unique, handmade artist’s journals, will use acrylic paint to create a personal, expressive piece of art and will discover the possibilities of a variety of printmaking processes. CLASS CODE: 832483-1.
$165, $148.50 BCA members
register online
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Illustrate it!

Mon Aug 3 - Fri Aug 7, (9am-12pm).
Ages 6-8
Limit: 12
In this drawing based camp, campers will become illustrators and will be inspired by a variety of colorful, illustrated books including Owl Moon, Leonardo The Terrible Monster, Rainbow Fish and more. Using pencil, oil pastels, markers and more, campers will explore the ins and outs of illustration and will be encouraged to draw what they observe as well as what they imagine.
*PAIR this with Lift Off! or Junior Crafters for a full-day experience.
CLASS CODE: 832499-4.
$165, $148.50 BCA members
register online
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

Advanced Teen Photo

Mon Aug 10 - Fri Aug 14, (9am-12pm).
Ages 12-14
Limit: 6
If you have taken Teen Photo and want to take your skills to the next level, this is the camp for you! Teens will refine their photographic skills by shooting creatively, printing larger images, and experimenting with alternative darkroom techniques. This advanced camp is open to campers who have taken Teen or Creative Landscape Photo within the last 2 years. Manual cameras, film and paper are all provided.
*PAIR this with Graphic Design for a full-day experience. CLASS CODE: 832213-1.
This camp is full.
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts

BCA and ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center present: Lift Off!

Mon Aug 10- Fri Aug 14, (1pm-4pm).
Ages 6-8
Limit: 12
3-2-1 Lift Off! Campers will work with a variety of fun 2-D and 3-D materials to create whimsical and imaginative artwork related to wind, energy and flight. On Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, campers will walk down to ECHO to explore the exhibit Wind: Power and Play. During their visit, campers will be encouraged to play and create a project while learning about the fantastic world in the sky.
*PAIR this with Clay Creatures for a full-day experience. CLASS CODE: 832404-2.
$180 BCA/ECHO Flat Partner Rate
register online
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center/ECHO

BCA and ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center present: NEW! Kinetic Design

Mon Aug 10 - Fri Aug 14, (9am-12pm).
Ages 9-11
Limit: 12
Come explore the cutting edge field of design, art and science as an industrial designer! Campers will learn the ins and outs of design and creative problem solving and will work with a variety of 2-D and 3-D materials to create functional and whimsical artwork related to wind, energy and flight. On Tuesday and Thursday morning, campers will walk down to ECHO to explore the exhibit Wind: Power and Play. During their visit, campers will be encouraged to create a moving invention using wind power.
*PAIR this with Clay, Clay, Clay for a full-day experience. CLASS CODE: 832490-1.
$180 BCA/ECHO Flat Partner Rate
register online
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center/ECHO

Graphic Design

Mon Aug 10- Fri Aug 14, (1pm-4pm).
Ages 12-14
Limit: 6
Learn the ins and outs of graphic design! Using various traditional hand drawn methods and contemporary computer programs, teens will explore design theory, typography, color principles and concept development. Teens will be encouraged to use their imagination and creative thinking skills to work individually as well as a team on design challenges. By the end of the week, teens will have a variety of design projects.
*PAIR this with Advanced Teen Photo for a full-day experience. CLASS CODE:832430-2.
Class is Full
register online
Instructor:
Location: Firehouse Center for the Visual Arts