Visual Arts Classes for Children
Camp Tadpole
- Monday, June 21 - Friday, June 25 (9:30am - 12pm)
- Ages 3-6
Limit: 10
Your young child can experience exciting art and craft projects that will open up their imagination and unlock their creativity. Painting, clay, collage, stories, games and much more mixed in with a healthy dose of play! Drop off your child and head out for some summer fun of your own. (CLASS CODE: 832513-1) - this camp is full
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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.
Become a BCA Member and save 10%!
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.
Cartooning and Anime
- Monday, June 21 - Friday, June 25 (9am - 12pm)
- Ages 9-11
Limit: 12
In this drawing based camp, campers will learn the ins and outs of cartooning, comics and anime. Campers will look at a variety of illustrators and drawing styles and will learn how to incorporate special design elements in their own work. By the end of the week, students will have completed a portfolio of work. (CLASS CODE: 832438-1)
*PAIR this with Claymation or Silkscreen T-Shirts for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Edible Art
- Monday, June 21 - Friday, June 25 (1pm - 4pm)
- Ages 6-8
Limit: 12
Explore fun creative ways to combine art and food! Projects may include: fun pizzas, artistic cookies, and summer inspired creations. Campers will explore 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! (CLASS CODE: 832485-1)
*PAIR this with Itsy Bitsy Fashion Design for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Fashion Art
- Monday, June 21 - Friday, June 25 (1pm - 4pm)
- Ages 12-14
Limit: 12
Learn the basics of fashion drawing and design. Teens will use paint, collage and drawing media to put their own style and ideas on paper and will explore the basics of fabrics and clothing. Teens will be encouraged to think and draw like a designer. Please note that no sewing will be involved. (CLASS CODE: 832527-1)
*PAIR this with Teen Photo for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Itsy Bitsy Fashion Design
- Monday, June 21 - Friday, June 25 (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. (CLASS CODE: 832454-1)
*PAIR this with Edible Art for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Teen Photo
- Monday, June 21 - Friday, June 25 (9am - 12 pm)
- 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: 832212-1)
*PAIR this with Fashion Art for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Camp Tadpole
- Monday, June 28 - Friday, July 2 (9:30am - 12pm)
- Ages 3-6
Limit: 10
Your young child can experience exciting art and craft projects that will open up their imagination and unlock their creativity. Painting, clay, collage, stories, games and much more mixed in with a healthy dose of play! Drop off your child and head out for some summer fun of your own. (CLASS CODE: 832513-2) - $90, $81 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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.
Become a BCA Member and save 10%!
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.
Illustrate it!
- Monday, June 28 - Friday, July 2 (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. (CLASS CODE: 832499-1)
*PAIR this with Itsy Bitsy Sculpture or Free Wheelin’ for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Itsy Bitsy Sculpture
- Monday, June 28 - Friday, July 2 (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 learn about famous sculptors and be encouraged to incorporate their favorite subject matter: monsters, itsy bitsy creepy crawly things, creatures, and more! (CLASS CODE: 832495-1)
*PAIR this with Illustrate it! for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Mosaic Glass Design
- Monday, June 28 - Friday, July 2 (1pm - 4pm)
- Ages 9-11
Limit: 12
Learn some basic design and mosaic glass techniques including tile preparation and grout mixing. Campers will be encouraged to use a variety of colors and textures in their work and will learn how to cut glass safely. By the end of the week, students will have created some beautiful pieces that can be hung in windows or used as trivets. (CLASS CODE: 832486-1)
*PAIR this with Photo Fun or Free Wheelin’ for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Painting
- Monday, June 28 - Friday, July 2 (9am - 12pm)
- Ages 12-14
Limit: 12
Learn the basics of painting. Teens will experiment with different painting techniques including, color mixing and under painting and will use a variety of paint mediums including oil, acrylic and watercolor. Students will paint from still-lifes, photographs and their own imagination and will put their own style and ideas on canvas, wood and paper. (CLASS CODE: 832425-1)
*PAIR this with Silkscreen Design for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Photo Fun!
- Monday, June 28 - Friday, July 2 (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. (CLASS CODE: 832211-1)
*PAIR this with Mosaic Glass Design or Young Silversmiths for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Young Silversmiths
- Monday, June 28 - Friday, July 2 (1pm - 4pm)
- Ages 9-11
Limit: 12
Learn to use jewelry tools to make rings, pendants, and bracelets. Campers will be introduced to a variety of techniques to make beautiful jewelry to wear or to give as gifts. Silver, beads and clay will be used as materials. Lead free solder and safe-flux will be used during the camp. (CLASS CODE: 832515-1)
*PAIR this with Photo Fun or Free Wheelin’ for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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.
Become a BCA Member and save 10%!
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.
BCA/ FlynnArts present: Costumes and Customs from Around the World!
- Monday, July 5 - Friday, July 9 (9am - 4pm)
- Ages 8-10
Limit: 16
Fill up your passport and travel the globe exploring wonderful cultural traditions from distant lands! Mornings are spent at the Flynn, where our world travelers learn fun regional traditions and dances. Then we head to BCA’s Firehouse Center, where kids create batiks, headdresses, and masks from the same cultures. At week’s end family and friends will enjoy our fully costumed, multi-cultural performance!
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. Please call the Flynn directly at (802) 652-4537 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
- register online
- Instructor:
- Location: Firehouse Center/Flynn Center
Camp Tadpole
- Monday, July 5 - Friday, July 9 (9:30am - 12pm)
- Ages 3-6
Limit: 10
Your young child can experience exciting art and craft projects that will open up their imagination and unlock their creativity. Painting, clay, collage, stories, games and much more mixed in with a healthy dose of play! Drop off your child and head out for some summer fun of your own. (CLASS CODE: 832513-3) - $90, $81 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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.
Become a BCA Member and save 10%!
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.
Digital Color Photo
- Monday, July 5 - Friday, July 9 (1pm - 4pm)
- Ages 12-14
Limit: 6
Learn the basics of digital color photography! In this camp, teens will go on guided photo shoots, learn how to make basic edits in Photoshop and will make color prints of their work in our Mac lab. Paper is provided. Please bring a digital camera with its memory card. (CLASS CODE: 832217-1)
*PAIR this with Teen Photo for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Edible Art
- Monday, July 5 - Friday, July 9 (9am - 12pm)
- Ages 6-8
Limit: 12
Explore fun creative ways to combine art and food! Projects may include: fun pizzas, artistic cookies, and summer inspired creations. Campers will explore 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! (CLASS CODE: 832485-2)
*PAIR this with Itsy Bitsy Fashion Design or Free Wheelin’ for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Fiber Art
- Monday, July 5 - Friday, July 9 (9am - 12pm)
- Ages 9-11
Limit: 12
Learn how to make unusual and stylish accessories using a variety of textiles and techniques. Campers will design their own fabric using fabric paints, dyes and stamps and will be encouraged to incorporate their own unique style and fashion flair into functional wallets, belts, bags and more! (CLASS CODE: 832523-1)
*PAIR this with Printmaking for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Itsy Bitsy Fashion Design
- Monday, July 5 - Friday, July 9 (1pm - 4pm)
- 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. (CLASS CODE: 832454-2)
*PAIR this with Edible Art or Clay Creatures for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Teen Photo
- Monday, July 5 - Friday, July 9 (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)
*PAIR this with Digital Color Photo for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
BCA/ FlynnArts present: Where the Wild Things Are
- Monday, July 12 - Friday, July 16 (9am - 4pm)
- Ages 6-8
Limit: 14
Tumble away through night and day or an artsy adventure with mischievous Max! At the Firehouse, campers design their own whimsical cartoons, illustrations, and stories, inspired by Maurice Sendak’s beloved wild things. These fanciful creatures come to life at the Flynn through colorful puppets, wild masks, costumes, and drama as we create a special wild rumpus to share with family and friends on Friday!
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. Please call the Flynn directly at (802) 652-4537 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
- register online
- Instructor:
- Location: Firehouse Center/Flynn Center
Camp Tadpole
- Monday, July 12 - Friday, July 16 (9:30am - 12pm)
- Ages 3-6
Limit: 10
Your young child can experience exciting art and craft projects that will open up their imagination and unlock their creativity. Painting, clay, collage, stories, games and much more mixed in with a healthy dose of play! Drop off your child and head out for some summer fun of your own. (CLASS CODE: 832513-4) - $90, $81 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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.
Become a BCA Member and save 10%!
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.
Illustrate it!
- Monday, July 12 - Friday, July 16 (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. (CLASS CODE: 832499-2)
*PAIR this with Itsy Bitsy Sculpture for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Itsy Bitsy Sculpture
- Monday, July 12 - Friday, July 16 (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 learn about famous sculptors and be encouraged to incorporate their favorite subject matter: monsters, itsy bitsy creepy crawly things, creatures, and more! (CLASS CODE: 832495-2)
*PAIR this with Illustrate it! for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Knight and Castle Chess
- Monday, July 12 - Friday, July 16 (1pm - 4pm)
- Ages 9-11
Limit: 12
This camp invites youth to explore the wonders of the game of chess in a fun and creative way. Basic rules, openings, strategies and closings will be covered. Games will be played exercising fun over competition. Campers will make their own chessboards and ceramic chess pieces for continued play at home. (CLASS CODE: 832519-1)
*PAIR this with Free Wheelin’, Photo Fun or Sewing for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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.
Become a BCA Member and save 10%!
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.
Photo Fun!
- Monday, July 12 - Friday, July 16 (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. (CLASS CODE: 832211-2)
*PAIR this with Knight & Castle Chess or Sewing for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Sewing
- Monday, July 12 - Friday, July 16 (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 selection. Campers who want a full day to work on their sewing projects can sign up for both morning and afternoon sessions. (CLASS CODE: 832498-1)
*PAIR this with the afternoon Sewing or Knight & Castle Chess for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Sewing
- Monday, July 12 - Friday, July 16 (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. (CLASS CODE: 832498-2)
*PAIR this with the morning Sewing or Photo Fun for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Camp Tadpole
- Monday, July 19 - Friday, July 23 (9:30am - 12pm)
- Ages 3-6
Limit: 10
Your young child can experience exciting art and craft projects that will open up their imagination and unlock their creativity. Painting, clay, collage, stories, games and much more mixed in with a healthy dose of play! Drop off your child and head out for some summer fun of your own. (CLASS CODE: 832513-5) - $90, $81 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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.
Become a BCA Member and save 10%!
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.
Digital Color Photo
- Monday, July 19 - Friday, July 23 (1pm - 4pm)
- Ages 12-14
Limit: 6
Learn the basics of digital color photography! In this camp, teens will go on guided photo shoots, learn how to make basic edits in Photoshop and will make color prints of their work in our Mac lab. Paper is provided, bring a digital camera with its memory card. (CLASS CODE: 832217-2)
*PAIR this with Teen Photo for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
- Monday, July 19 - Friday, July 23 (1pm - 4pm)
- Ages 9-11
Limit: 12
Learn the elements of drawing with fun daily drawing exercises that emphasize line, shape, value, texture and more. Campers will draw from life, experiment with contour drawings and be encouraged to use their imaginations in cartoons and comics. Illustrations from several popular storybooks will help provide inspiration. (CLASS CODE: 832429-1)
*PAIR this with Claymation or Silkscreen T-Shirt Design for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Junior Crafters
- Monday, July 19 - Friday, July 23 (9am - 12pm)
- Ages 6-8
Limit: 12
Explore craft that goes beyond the typical summer camp project. Campers will learn ceramic sculpting and hand building techniques, printing and tile making, batik, candle making, and paper craft such as marbleizing and decoupage. One day on the pottery wheel included. (CLASS CODE: 832512-1)
*PAIR this with Paint it! for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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.
Become a BCA Member and save 10%!
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.
Nature Art
- Monday, July 19 - Friday, July 23 (9am - 12pm)
- Ages 6-8
Limit: 12
Come find the art in nature! Campers will explore and use the natural world as inspiration for drawings, paintings, birdhouses, handmade planters, growing sculptures and more. (CLASS CODE: 832481-1)
*PAIR this with Paint it! for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Paint it!
- Monday, July 19 - Friday, July 23 (1pm - 4pm)
- Ages 6-8
Limit: 12
Come paint in this colorful, fluid camp! Campers will explore the ins and outs of making paintings large and small and will use a variety of painting mediums, including tempera, watercolor and acrylic. Campers will be encouraged to paint from what they observe as well as what they imagine. (CLASS CODE: 832420-1)
*PAIR this with Nature Art or Junior Crafters for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Teen Photo
- Monday, July 19 - Friday, July 23 (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)
*PAIR this with Digital Color Photo for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Advanced Teen Photo
- Monday, July 26 - Friday, July 30 (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 Landscape Photo within the last 2 years. Manual cameras, film and paper are all provided. (CLASS CODE: 832213-1) - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Camp Tadpole
- Monday, July 26 - Friday, July 30 (9:30am - 12pm)
- Ages 3-6
Limit: 10
Your young child can experience exciting art and craft projects that will open up their imagination and unlock their creativity. Painting, clay, collage, stories, games and much more mixed in with a healthy dose of play! Drop off your child and head out for some summer fun of your own. (CLASS CODE: 832513-6) - $90, $81 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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.
Become a BCA Member and save 10%!
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.
Fiber Art
- Monday, July 26 - Friday, July 30 (1pm - 4pm)
- Ages 9-11
Limit: 12
Learn how to make unusual and stylish accessories using a variety of textiles and techniques. Campers will design their own fabric using fabric paints, dyes and stamps and will be encouraged to incorporate their own unique style and fashion flair into functional wallets, belts, bags and more! (CLASS CODE: 832523-2)
*PAIR this with Painting or Advanced Clay and Craft for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Graphic Design
- Monday, July 26 - Friday, July 30 (1pm - 4pm)
- Ages 12-14
Limit: 6
Learn the ins and outs of graphic design! Using traditional hand drawn methods and computers, 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 and as a team. (CLASS CODE: 832430-1)
*PAIR this with Advanced Teen Photo for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Paint it!
- Monday, July 26 - Friday, July 30 (9am - 12pm)
- Ages 6-8
Limit: 12
Come paint in this colorful, fluid camp! Campers will explore the ins and outs of making paintings large and small and will use a variety of painting mediums, including tempera, watercolor and acrylic. Campers will be encouraged to paint from what they observe as well as what they imagine. (CLASS CODE: 832420-2)
*PAIR this with Super Kids! for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Painting
- Monday, July 26 - Friday, July 30 (9am - 12pm)
- Ages 9-11
Limit: 12
Explore the basics of painting! Campers will learn a variety of painting techniques including color mixing and under painting and will experiment with various paint mediums including acrylic and watercolor. Campers will paint from still-lifes, photographs and their own imagination. Bring in a photograph of a pet and learn how to posterize it into a painting! (CLASS CODE: 832425-2)
*PAIR this with Free Wheelin’ Advanced or Fiber Art for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Superkids
- Monday, July 26 - Friday, July 30 (1pm - 4pm)
- Ages 6-8
Limit: 12
This camp is all about heroes and heroines, both real and imagined! Campers are encouraged to come up with and name their own super hero(ine), and develop them through craft and design. Create a kid-sized mask and cape and a t-shirt designed costume based on your hero(ine). Campers will be encouraged to bring their action figure to life in clay sculpture, and then create a comic strip. (CLASS CODE: 832516-1)
*PAIR this with Paint it! for a full-day experience! - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Break it, Build it!
- Monday, August 2 - Friday, August 6 (9am -12pm)
- Ages 6-8
Limit: 12
Do you love to take things apart? Here’s a chance to take apart old computers, typewriters, fans, toasters, and more and then rearrange the parts to make art! Campers will work with simple tools, glue and wire to build unique and whimsical sculptures. Campers are encouraged to bring in some of their own junk to contribute to the offerings. (CLASS CODE: 832457-1)
*PAIR this with Super Kids or Free Wheelin’ for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Break it, Build it!
- Monday, August 2 - Friday, August 6 (1pm - 4pm)
- Ages 9-11
Limit: 12
Do you love to take things apart? Here’s a chance to take apart old computers, typewriters, fans, toasters, and more and then rearrange the parts to make art! Campers will work with simple tools, glue and wire to build unique and whimsical sculptures. Campers are encouraged to bring in some of their own junk to contribute to the offerings. (CLASS CODE: 832457-2)
*PAIR this with Cartooning and Anime or Photo Fun for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Cartooning and Anime
- Monday, August 2 - Friday, August 6 (9am - 12pm)
- Ages 9-11
Limit: 12
In this drawing based camp, campers will learn the ins and outs of cartooning, comics and anime. Campers will look at a variety of illustrators and drawing styles and will learn how to incorporate special design elements in their own work. By the end of the week, students will have completed a portfolio of work. (CLASS CODE: 832438-2)
*PAIR this with Break it Build it! for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
- Monday, August 2 - Friday, August 6 (1pm - 4pm)
- Ages 12-14
Limit: 12
Explore the elements of drawing with exercises that emphasize line, shape, value, texture, perspective and more. Teens will draw from life, experiment with contour drawings and be encouraged to create individual projects based on their interests in perspective, cartoon, comics, anime, abstraction and more. Drawings and illustrations from a variety of sources will help provide inspiration. (CLASS CODE: 832429-2)
*PAIR this with Advanced Clay and Wheel for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Photo Fun!
- Monday, August 2 - Friday, August 6 (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. (CLASS CODE: 832211-3)
*PAIR this with Break it Build it! for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Superkids
- Monday, August 2 - Friday, August 6 (1pm - 4pm)
- Ages 6-8
Limit: 12
This camp is all about heroes and heroines, both real and imagined! Campers are encouraged to come up with and name their own super hero(ine), and develop them through craft and design. Create a kid-sized mask and cape and a t-shirt designed costume based on your hero(ine). Campers will be encouraged to bring their action figure to life in clay sculpture, and then create a comic strip. (CLASS CODE: 832516-2)
*PAIR this with Break it Build it! for a full-day experience! - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Advanced Teen Photo
- Monday, August 9 - Friday, August 13 (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 Landscape Photo within the last 2 years. Manual cameras, film and paper are all provided. (CLASS CODE: 832213-2) - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
BCA and Burlington Parks and Recreature Present: NEW! Artventure
- Monday, August 9 - Friday, August 13 (9am - 5:15pm)
- Ages 6-8
Limit: 15
Join our full-day Artventure camp! Campers will spend the morning exploring drawing, printmaking, silkscreening and clay in BCA’s Print + Clay Studio. In the afternoon, campers will enjoy a variety of physical and recreational activities including games, athletic activities, swimming, nature walks and more. The camp will include at least one fun related field trip/outing during the week. (CLASS CODE: 832482-1)
Burlington City Arts and Burlington Parks and Recreation staff will provide supervision during lunch at the Firehouse Center. - $355 Burlington residents, $385 non-residents
- register online
- Instructor:
- Location: BCA Print + Clay Studio and Burlington Parks and Recreation Sites
Clothing Design
- Monday, August 9 - Friday, August 13 (9am - 12pm)
- Ages 9-12
Limit: 12
Learn how to transform old or worn clothing into something new! Campers will be encouraged to bring in some favorite old clothing and will use special rip, cut and stitch techniques to create new and unique designs. By the end of the week, campers will have made a variety of new trendy styles of t-shirts, tank tops, headbands, skirts, dresses and more. (CLASS CODE: 832522-1)
*PAIR this with Clay, Clay, Clay for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Graphic Design
- Monday, August 9 - Friday, August 13 (1pm - 4pm)
- Ages 12-14
Limit: 6
Learn the ins and outs of graphic design! Using traditional hand drawn methods and 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. (CLASS CODE: 832430-2)
*PAIR this with Advanced Teen Photo for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Illustrate it!
- Monday, August 9 - Friday, August 13 (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. (CLASS CODE: 832499-3)
*PAIR this with Itsy Bitsy Sculpture for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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
Itsy Bitsy Sculpture
- Monday, August 9 - Friday, August 13 (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 learn about famous sculptors and be encouraged to incorporate their favorite subject matter: monsters, itsy bitsy creepy crawly things, creatures, and more! (CLASS CODE: 832495-3)
*PAIR this with Illustrate it! for a full-day experience. - $165, $148.50 BCA members
- register online
- Instructor: BCA Staff
- 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! Artventure
- Monday, August 9 - Friday, August 13 (9am - 5:15pm)
- Ages 9-11
Limit: 15
Join our full-day Artventure camp! Campers will spend the morning exploring drawing, printmaking, silkscreening and clay in BCA’s Print + Clay Studio. In the afternoon, campers will enjoy a variety of physical and recreational activities including games, athletic activities, swimming, nature walks and more. The camp will include at least one fun related field trip/outing during the week.
Burlington City Arts and Burlington Parks and Recreation staff will provide supervision during lunch at the Firehouse Center. (CLASS CODE: 832482-2) - $355 Burlington residents, $385 non-residents
- register online
- Instructor:
- Location: BCA Print + Clay Studio and Burlington Parks and Recreation Sites