BCA Summer Camp Catalog, 2022

SUMMER CAMP CATALOG | 2022

Join us this summer at the BCA Studios and work closely with professional teaching artists for a full week of in-depth studio arts experience.

Every camp includes high-quality art materials and a final celebration. Come for a half-day or pair a morning and afternoon camp together to make a full-day experience. A supervised lunch break is provided from 11 am to 12 pm for campers staying all day.

Need a longer camp day? Join our Aftercare

Art Club from 3-5 pm for an extended camp experience, which features sketch book time, visits to Pine Street hot spots, and other fun art activities. More time to explore and make!

BCA looks forward to welcoming you into our studios. Health and safety is our first priority and the Vermont Department of Health, the Center for Disease Control, and the City of Burlington’s analytics team are guiding us carefully.

BCA will share specific health guidelines with parents prior to camp start-date.

SCHEDULE

COST

WEEK 1: June 13-17

HALF-DAY CAMP (15 CAMP HOURS): $165

WEEK 2: June 20-24 WEEK 3: June 27-July 1 WEEK 4: July 11-15 WEEK 5: July 18-22 WEEK 6: July 25-29 WEEK 7: August 1-5

FULL-DAY CAMP (35 CAMP HOURS): $330 AFTERCARE ART CLUB (10 EXTRA CAMP HOURS): $80 per week (or $16 per day)

WEEK 8: August 8-12

TIMES

SCHOLARSHIPS

HALF-DAY MORNING CAMPS: 8-11 am

Partial and full scholarships for classes and camps are available through the generosity of local businesses and donors.

Please submit a scholarship application online at burlingtoncityarts.org/classes or call (802) 865-7166 to request an application.

HALF-DAY AFTERNOON CAMPS: 12-3 pm FULL-DAY CAMPS: 8-3 pm (Lunch Break: 11 am-12 pm) AFTERCARE ART CLUB: 3-5 pm (add-on for Full-Day & PM Half-Day camps only)

CAMP LOCATIONS N

BANK ST

CITY HALL PARK

BCA CENTER

135 Church St.

MAIN ST

N. WINOOSKI AVE

WATERFRONT

COLLEGE ST

CHURCH ST

ST. PAUL ST

DOWNTOWN

PINE ST

S. WINOOSKI AVE

INTERSTATE 89

MARBLE AV

BCA STUDIOS 405 Pine St.

HOWARD ST

INTERSTATE 89

REFUNDS Refunds can only be given if the request is made at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the camp. 15% of your registration fee is non-refundable. After the two-week window, a class credit will be processed at the discretion of the education director. Class credits are nonrefundable. A full refund will be given if BCA has to cancel a camp.

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Catalog photos by Renee Greenlee unless otherwise noted

WEEK 1: JUNE 13-17

WEEK 2: JUNE 20-24

MORNING CAMPS: 8-11 AM

MORNING CAMPS: 8-11 AM

AGES 9-11 CAMP CRAFTS DARKROOM PHOTO

AGES 9-11 COMICS DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION

AFTERNOON CAMPS: 12-3 PM

AGES 12-18 DARKROOM PHOTO

AGES 6-8 POTTERY CARTOONS

AGES 6-8 MINI WORLDS PRINTMAKING AGES 9-11 POTTERY

AGES 12-18 DARKROOM PHOTO

AFTERCARE (AGES 6-11): 3-5 PM

AGES 6-8 POTTERY CAMP CRAFTS

AFTERNOON CAMPS: 12-3 PM AGES 6-8 STUFFIES

AGES 9-11 POTTERY DARKROOM PHOTO AGES 12-18 SCREEN PRINT

AFTERCARE (AGES 6-11): 3-5 PM

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE WEEK 5: JULY 18-22

WEEK 6: JULY 25-29

FULL-DAY CAMP: 8 AM-3 PM

MORNING CAMPS: 8-11 AM

MORNING CAMPS: 8-11 AM

AGES 9-11 CAMP CRAFTS DARKROOM PHOTO

AGES 9-11 COMICS LEGO ANIMATION

AGES 12-18 FINE METAL JEWELRY

AGES 12-18 SCREEN PRINT FINE METAL JEWELRY

AGES 6-8 STUFFIES

AGES 9-11 GALLERY EXPLORERS, BCA CENTER

AGES 6-8 POTTERY

AFTERNOON CAMPS: 12-3 PM AGES 6-8 CAMP CRAFTS AGES 9-11 POTTERY DIY T-SHIRTS AGES 12-18 DARKROOM PHOTO

AFTERCARE (AGES 6-11): 3-5 PM

AGES 6-8 POTTERY

AFTERNOON CAMPS: 12-3 PM

AGES 9-11 POTTERY LEGO ANIMATION AGES 12-18 PRINTMAKING

AFTERCARE (AGES 6-11): 3-5 PM

WEEK 3: JUNE 27-JULY 1

WEEK 4: JULY 11-15

MORNING CAMPS: 8-11 AM

FULL-DAY CAMP: 8 AM-3 PM

AGES 9-11 POTTERY FINE METAL JEWELRY

MORNING CAMPS: 8-11 AM

AGES 12-18 DARKROOM PHOTO

AGES 9-11 SCREEN PRINT FINE METAL JEWELRY

AGES 6-8 CARTOONS

AFTERNOON CAMPS: 12-3 PM AGES 6-8 CAMP CRAFTS

AGES 9-11 SCREEN PRINT LEGO ANIMATION AGES 12-18 POTTERY

AFTERCARE (AGES 6-11): 3-5 PM

AGES 9-11 GALLERY EXPLORERS, BCA CENTER

AGES 6-8 POTTERY

AGES 12-18 DRAWING & PAINTING DIGITAL PHOTO

AFTERNOON CAMPS: 12-3 PM AGES 6-8 MINI WORLDS

AGES 9-11 POTTERY DIGITAL PHOTO AGES 12-18 DARKROOM PHOTO FINE METAL JEWELRY

AFTERCARE (AGES 6-11): 3-5 PM

WEEK 7: AUGUST 1-5

WEEK 8: AUGUST 8-12

FULL-DAY CAMP: 8 AM-3 PM

MORNING CAMPS: 8-11 AM

MORNING CAMPS: 8-11 AM

AGES 9-11 POTTERY DARKROOM PHOTO

AGES 9-11 CAMP CRAFTS DARKROOM PHOTO

AGES 12-18 DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION

AGES 12-18 DIGITAL PHOTO

AGES 6-8 CARTOONS

AGES 9-14 SCHOOL OF FOOLERY, BCA CENTER

AGES 6-8 POTTERY

AGES 6-8 PRINTMAKING

AFTERNOON CAMPS: 12-3 PM

AFTERNOON CAMPS: 12-3 PM

AGES 9-11 SCREEN PRINT DIGITAL PHOTO

AGES 9-11 SCREEN PRINT DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION

AGES 12-18 POTTERY

AGES 6-8 MINI WORLDS

AFTERCARE (AGES 6-11): 3-5 PM

AGES 12-18 POTTERY

AFTERCARE (AGES 6-11): 3-5 PM

AFTERCARE AVAILABLE FOR FULL DAY & AFTERNOON CAMPS ONLY

WEEK 1: JUNE 13-17 MORNING CAMPS (8-11 AM)

AFTERNOON CAMPS (12-3 PM)

POTTERY AGES 6-8

MINI WORLDS AGES 6-8

Join us for a week of working with clay in the BCA ceramics studio. Create bowls, cups, sculptures, and more through wheel throwing and hand building techniques. Learn surface design and decorating tips to make your pieces amazing. All items will be dishwasher-safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *Pair this with MINI WORLDS or PRINTMAKING for a full-day experience.

Shrink down with us and come create small wonderful worlds. Campers are encouraged to explore a variety of craft media to create tiny, intricate terrariums, doll houses, fairy worlds, and more. *Pair this with POTTERY or CARTOONS for a full-day experience.

AFTERCARE NOT AVAILABLE

CARTOONS AGES 6-8 Learn how to draw your favorite cartoon characters or ones that you create yourself!

Campers look at a variety of illustrators and cartooning styles and discover how to develop a character with expressions to make them come alive! *Pair this with MINI WORLDS or PRINTMAKING for a full-day experience.

CAMP CRAFTS AGES 9-11 From paper mâché to tie dye, this mixed media camp is all about classic DIY arts and crafts.

Using a variety of mediums, create fun projects that spark creativity and encourage personal expression while learning new techniques. *Pair this with POTTERY for a full-day experience.

DARKROOM PHOT0 AGES 9-11 Experience the magic of a traditional photographic darkroom! In this camp, students go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington with our manual 35mm SLR film cameras and learn how to print their own photographs in our black and white darkroom. *Pair this with POTTERY for a full-day experience.

AFTERCARE AVAILABLE (3-5 PM)

PRINTMAKING AGES 6-8 Learn all about printmaking as a way to make exciting new art. In BCA’s professional print studio, students will learn different techniques such as carving stamps and monoprinting using professional tools and our printing press.

Students will create a variety of one-of-a-kind prints on tote bags, cards and posters they will be excited to show off. *Pair this with POTTERY or CARTOONS for a full-day experience.

POTTERY AGES 9-11 Join us for a week of working with clay in the BCA ceramics studio. Create bowls, cups, sculptures, and more through wheel throwing and hand building techniques. Learn surface design and decorating tips to make your pieces amazing. All items will be dishwasher-safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *Pair this with CAMP CRAFTS or DARKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

DARKROOM PHOTO AGES 12-18 Experience the magic of a traditional photographic darkroom! In this camp, students go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington with our manual 35mm SLR film cameras and learn how to print their own photographs in our black and white darkroom.

VISIT BURLINGTONCITYARTS.ORG TO REGISTER FOR CAMPS

WEEK 2: JUNE 20-24

MORNING CAMPS (8-11 AM)

COMICS AGES 9-11

Join us for a week of working with clay in the BCA ceramics studio. Create bowls, cups, sculptures, and more through wheel throwing and hand building techniques. Learn surface design and decorating tips to make your pieces amazing. All items will be dishwasher-safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *Pair this with STUFFIES for a full-day experience.

Learn design and drawing tricks to take your comics and cartoons to the next level. Campers look at a variety of illustrators and comics styles before incorporating special design elements into their work. Campers also discover how to enhance their comics by learning about layouts, lettering, and figure drawing techniques. By the end of the week, students will have created their own storyline and comic strips to share. *Pair this with POTTERY or DARKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

CAMP CRAFTS AGES 6-8

DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION AGES 9-11

AFTERCARE NOT AVAILABLE

POTTERY AGES 6-8

From paper mâché to tie dye, this mixed media camp is all about classic DIY arts and crafts.

Using a variety of mediums, create fun projects that spark creativity and encourage personal expression while learning new techniques.*Pair this with STUFFIES for a full-day experience.

Learn the basics of digital illustration! Working in our digital lab, students use Adobe Creative Suite to create a variety of projects including a digital kaleidoscope, photomontage, digital drawings, and paintings. *Pair this with POTTERY or DARKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

DARKROOM PHOTO AGES 12-18 Experience the magic of a traditional photographic darkroom! In this camp, students go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington with our manual 35mm SLR film cameras and learn how to print their own photographs in our black and white darkroom. *Pair this with SCREEN PRINT for a full-day experience.

AFTERNOON CAMPS (12-3 PM) AFTERCARE AVAILABLE (3-5 PM)

STUFFIES AGES 6-8 Make a stuffed animal or creature of your choice! Campers learn basic sewing techniques and use simple patterns to cut and create their own stuffies 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 a new handmade toy and skills they can be proud of. *Pair this with POTTERY or CAMP CRAFTS for a full-day experience.

POTTERY AGES 9-11 Join us for a week of working with clay in the BCA ceramics studio. Create bowls, cups, sculptures, and more through wheel throwing and hand building techniques. Learn surface design and decorating tips to make your pieces amazing. All items will be dishwasher-safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *Pair this with COMICS or DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION for a full-day experience.

DARKROOM PHOTO AGES 9-11 Experience the magic of a traditional photographic darkroom! In this camp, students go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington with our manual 35mm SLR film cameras and learn how to print their own photographs in our black and white darkroom. *Pair this with COMICS or DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION for a full-day experience.

SCREEN PRINT AGES 12-18 Take your favorite drawings, photos, and designs and print them onto t-shirts, bags, posters and more! Working in BCA’s professional print studio, students learn to apply photo emulsion, use a silkscreen exposure unit, and print images using water-based inks. At the end of the week, students will have an array of printed items to wear or share. BCA provides one t-shirt and poster paper. Students are encouraged to bring other surfaces to print on as well. *Pair this with DARKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

VISIT BURLINGTONCITYARTS.ORG TO REGISTER FOR CAMPS

WEEK 3: JUNE 27-JULY 1 MORNING CAMPS (8-11 AM)

AFTERNOON CAMPS (12-3 PM)

CARTOONS AGES 6-8

CAMP CRAFTS AGES 6-8

Learn how to draw your favorite cartoon characters or ones that you create yourself!

Campers look at a variety of illustrators and cartooning styles and discover how to develop a character with expressions to make them come alive! *Pair this with CAMP CRAFTS for a full-day experience.

From paper mâché to tie dye, this mixed media camp is all about classic DIY arts and crafts.

Using a variety of mediums, create fun projects that spark creativity and encourage personal expression while learning new techniques. *Pair this with CARTOONS for a full-day experience.

AFTERCARE NOT AVAILABLE

POTTERY AGES 9-11 Join us for a week of working with clay in the BCA ceramics studio. Create bowls, cups, sculptures, and more through wheel throwing and hand building techniques. Learn surface design and decorating tips to make your pieces amazing. All items will be dishwasher-safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *Pair this with SCREEN PRINT or LEGO ANIMATION for a full-day experience.

FINE METAL JEWELRY AGES 9-11 Use professional jewelry tools to make rings, pendants, and bracelets with brass and silver.

Learn basic jewelry techniques including sawing, filing, soldering, texturing, ring sizing, and more. Beads and other craft techniques enhance your wearable art. Lead-free solder and safe-flux are used during the camp. *Pair this with SCREEN PRINT or LEGO ANIMATION for a full-day experience.

DARKROOM PHOTO AGES 12-18 Experience the magic of a traditional photographic darkroom! In this camp, students will go on guided Experience the magic of a traditional photographic darkroom! In this camp, students go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington with our manual 35mm SLR film cameras and learn how to print their own photographs in our black and white darkroom. *Pair this with POTTERY for a full-day experience.

AFTERCARE AVAILABLE (3-5 PM)

SCREEN PRINT AGES 9-11 Take your favorite drawings, photos, and designs and print them onto t-shirts, bags, posters and more! Working in BCA’s professional print studio, students learn to apply photo emulsion, use a silkscreen exposure unit, and print images using water-based inks. At the end of the week, students will have an array of printed items to wear or share. BCA provides one t-shirt and poster paper. Students are encouraged to bring other surfaces to print on as well. *Pair this with POTTERY or FINE METAL JEWELRY for a full-day experience.

LEGO ANIMATION AGES 9-11 Learn how to bring your favorite Lego characters to life using stop-motion animation!

Students write original stories, construct sets, and then animate their characters for the camera. Aspects of post-production work, including some computer editing, are incorporated. Campers leave with a flash drive of their images and projects. Bring your favorite Legos (or other small toys) or use the ones we provide. *Pair this with POTTERY or FINE METAL JEWELRY for a full-day experience.

POTTERY AGES 12-18 Join us for a week of working with clay in the BCA ceramics studio. Create bowls, cups, sculptures, and more through wheel throwing and hand building techniques. Learn surface design and decorating tips to make your pieces amazing. All items will be dishwasher-safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *Pair this with DARKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

VISIT BURLINGTONCITYARTS.ORG TO REGISTER FOR CAMPS

WEEK 4: JULY 11-15 FULL DAY (8 AM-3 PM)

AFTERCARE AVAILABLE (3-5 PM)

GALLERY EXPLORERS AGES 9-11 Explore, engage, and create art inspired by the BCA Center’s contemporary art exhibitions at our gallery on Church Street. Students investigate both traditional and unusual artists’ materials, explore a variety of drawing/painting, sculpting, and mixed media techniques, and create their own expressive works of art in our studio. Students will celebrate their creativity at the end of the week with a display of their artwork. All materials provided. Drop-off & Pick-up: BCA Center, 135 Church St.

MORNING CAMPS (8-11 AM) AFTERCARE NOT AVAILABLE

POTTERY AGES 6-8 Join us for a week of working with clay in the BCA ceramics studio. Create bowls, cups, sculptures, and more through wheel throwing and hand building techniques. Learn surface design and decorating tips to make your pieces amazing. All items will be dishwasher-safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *Pair this with MINI WORLDS for a full-day experience.

SCREEN PRINT AGES 9-11 Take your favorite drawings, photos, and designs and print them onto t-shirts, bags, posters and more! Working in BCA’s professional print studio, students learn to apply photo emulsion, use a silkscreen exposure unit, and print images using water-based inks. At the end of the week, students will have an array of printed items to wear or share. BCA provides one t-shirt and poster paper. Students are encouraged to bring other surfaces to print on as well. *Pair this with POTTERY or DIGITAL PHOTO for a full-day experience.

FINE METAL JEWELRY AGES 9-11 Use professional jewelry tools to make rings, pendants, and bracelets with brass and silver.

Learn basic jewelry techniques including sawing, filing, soldering, texturing, ring sizing, and more.

Beads and other craft techniques enhance your wearable art. Lead-free solder and safe-flux are used during the camp. *Pair this with POTTERY or DIGITAL PHOTO for a full-day experience.

DRAWING & PAINTING AGES 12-18 Join us for a week-long visual arts course, specifically designed for teens with a passion for art. Students spend the day at BCA’s painting studio, experimenting with different drawing and painting techniques such as acrylic, charcoal, figure drawing, perspective, and abstraction. Students develop a deeper understanding of professional 2-D artistic techniques and leave with paintings and drawings to add to their art portfolio. Individual projects are encouraged in this small class based on students’ interests. *Pair this with DARKROOM PHOTO or FINE METAL JEWELRY for a full-day experience.

DIGITAL PHOTO AGES 12-18 Learn the basics of digital photography! In this camp, students go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington and are instructed in our Digital Lab, learning camera controls, image editing software, and color printing techniques to make prints, small books/zines, and more! *Pair this with DARKROOM PHOTO or FINE METAL JEWELRY for a full-day experience.

AFTERNOON CAMPS (12-3 PM) AFTERCARE AVAILABLE (3-5 PM)

MINI WORLDS AGES 6-8 Shrink down with us and come create small wonderful worlds! Campers are encouraged to explore a variety of craft media to create tiny, intricate terrariums, doll houses, fairy worlds, and more. *Pair this with POTTERY for a full-day experience.

POTTERY AGES 9-11 Join us for a week of working with clay in the BCA ceramics studio. Create bowls, cups, sculptures, and more through wheel throwing and hand building techniques. Learn surface design and decorating tips to make your pieces amazing. All items will be dishwasher-safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *Pair this with SCREEN PRINT or FINE METAL JEWELRY for a full-day experience.

DARKROOM PHOTO AGES 12-18 Experience the magic of a traditional photographic darkroom! In this camp, students go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington with our manual 35mm SLR film cameras and learn how to print their own photographs in our black and white darkroom. *Pair this with DRAWING & PAINTING or DIGITAL PHOTO for a full-day experience.

FINE METAL JEWELRY AGES 12-18 Use professional jewelry tools to make rings, pendants, and bracelets with brass and silver.

Learn basic jewelry techniques including sawing, filing, soldering, texturing, ring sizing, and more. Beads and other craft techniques enhance your wearable art. Lead-free solder and safe-flux are used during the camp. *Pair this with DRAWING & PAINTING or DIGITAL PHOTO for a full-day experience.

DIGITAL PHOTO AGES 9-11 Learn the basics of digital photography! In this camp, students go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington and are instructed in our Digital Lab, learning camera controls, image editing software, and color printing techniques to make prints, small books/zines, and more! *Pair this with SCREEN PRINT or FINE METAL JEWELRY for a full-day experience.

VISIT BURLINGTONCITYARTS.ORG TO REGISTER FOR CAMPS

WEEK 5: JULY 18-22 FULL DAY (8 AM-3 PM)

AFTERCARE AVAILABLE (3-5 PM)

GALLERY EXPLORERS AGES 9-11 Explore, engage, and create art inspired by the BCA Center’s contemporary art exhibitions at our gallery on Church Street. Students investigate both traditional and unusual artists’ materials, explore a variety of drawing/painting, sculpting, and mixed media techniques, and create their own expressive works of art in our studio. Students will celebrate their creativity at the end of the week with a display of their artwork. All materials provided. Drop-off & Pick-up: BCA Center, 135 Church St.

MORNING CAMPS (8-11 AM) AFTERCARE NOT AVAILABLE

POTTERY AGES 6-8 Join us for a week of working with clay in the BCA ceramics studio. Create bowls, cups, sculptures, and more through wheel throwing and hand building techniques. Learn surface design and decorating tips to make your pieces amazing. All items will be dishwasher-safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *Pair this with CAMP CRAFTS for a full-day experience.

COMICS AGES 9-11 Learn design and drawing tricks to take your comics and cartoons to the next level. Campers look at a variety of illustrators and comics styles before incorporating special design elements into their work. Campers also discover how to enhance their comics by learning about layouts, lettering, and figure drawing techniques. By the end of the week, students will have created their own storyline and comic strips to share. *Pair this with POTTERY or DIY T-SHIRTS for a full-day experience.

LEGO ANIMATION AGES 9-11 Learn how to bring your favorite Lego characters to life using stop-motion animation!

Students write original stories, construct sets, and then animate their characters for the camera. Aspects of post-production work, including some computer editing, are incorporated. Campers leave with a flash drive of their images and projects. Bring your favorite Legos (or other small toys) or use the ones we provide. *Pair this with POTTERY or DIY T-SHIRTS for a full-day experience.

SCREEN PRINT AGES 12-18 Take your favorite drawings, photos, and designs and print them onto t-shirts, bags, posters and more! Working in BCA’s professional print studio, students learn to apply photo emulsion, use a silkscreen exposure unit, and print images using water-based inks. At the end of the week, students will have an array of printed items to wear or share. BCA provides one t-shirt and poster paper. Students are encouraged to bring other surfaces to print on as well. *Pair this with DARKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

FINE METAL JEWELRY AGES 12-18 Use professional jewelry tools to make rings, pendants, and bracelets with brass and silver.

Learn basic jewelry techniques including sawing, filing, soldering, texturing, ring sizing, and more. Beads and other craft techniques enhance your wearable art. Lead-free solder and safe-flux are used during the camp. *Pair this with DARKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

AFTERNOON CAMPS (12-3 PM)

DIY T-SHIRTS AGES 9-11

From paper mâché to tie dye, this mixed media camp is all about classic DIY arts and crafts.

Using a variety of mediums, create fun projects that spark creativity and encourage personal expression while learning new techniques. *Pair this with POTTERY for a full-day experience.

Create one-of-a-kind t-shirts using a variety of construction methods such as appliqué, embroidery, fabric dying, printmaking, alteration, and upcycling of old clothes.

Students learn basic hand sewing techniques and take turns on the sewing machine. All materials are provided, but campers are also invited to bring in old t-shirts that they want to reinvent. *Pair this with COMICS or LEGO ANIMATION for a full-day experience.

POTTERY AGES 9-11

DARKROOM PHOTO AGES 12-18

AFTERCARE AVAILABLE (3-5 PM)

CAMP CRAFTS AGES 6-8

Join us for a week of working with clay in the BCA ceramics studio. Create bowls, cups, sculptures, and more through wheel throwing and hand building techniques. Learn surface design and decorating tips to make your pieces amazing. All items will be dishwasher-safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *Pair this with COMICS or LEGO ANIMATION for a full-day experience.

Experience the magic of a traditional photographic darkroom! In this camp, students go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington with our manual 35mm SLR film cameras and learn how to print their own photographs in our black and white darkroom. *Pair this with SCREEN PRINT or FINE METAL JEWELRY for a full-day experience.

VISIT BURLINGTONCITYARTS.ORG TO REGISTER FOR CAMPS

WEEK 6: JULY 25-29 MORNING CAMPS (8-11 AM)

AFTERNOON CAMPS (12-3 PM)

POTTERY AGES 6-8

STUFFIES AGES 6-8

Join us for a week of working with clay in the BCA ceramics studio. Create bowls, cups, sculptures, and more through wheel throwing and hand building techniques. Learn surface design and decorating tips to make your pieces amazing. All items will be dishwasher-safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *Pair this with STUFFIES for a full-day experience.

Make a stuffed animal or creature of your choice! Campers learn basic sewing techniques and use simple patterns to cut and create their own stuffies 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 a new handmade toy and skills they can be proud of. *Pair this with POTTERY for a full-day experience.

AFTERCARE NOT AVAILABLE

CAMP CRAFTS AGES 9-11 From paper mâché to tie dye, this mixed media camp is all about classic DIY arts and crafts.

Using a variety of mediums, create fun projects that spark creativity and encourage personal expression while learning new techniques. *Pair this with POTTERY or LEGO ANIMATION for a full-day experience.

DARKROOM PHOTO AGES 9-11 Experience the magic of a traditional photographic darkroom! In this camp, students go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington with our manual 35mm SLR film cameras and learn how to print their own photographs in our black and white darkroom. *Pair this with POTTERY or LEGO ANIMATION for a full-day experience.

FINE METAL JEWELRY AGES 12-18 Use professional jewelry tools to make rings, pendants, and bracelets with brass and silver.

Learn basic jewelry techniques including sawing, filing, soldering, texturing, ring sizing, and more. Beads and other craft techniques enhance your wearable art. Lead-free solder and safe-flux are used during the camp. *Pair this with PRINTMAKING for a full-day experience.

AFTERCARE AVAILABLE (3-5 PM

POTTERY AGES 9-11 Join us for a week of working with clay in the BCA ceramics studio. Create bowls, cups, sculptures, and more through wheel throwing and hand building techniques. Learn surface design and decorating tips to make your pieces amazing. All items will be dishwasher-safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *Pair this with CAMP CRAFTS or DARKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

LEGO ANIMATION AGES 9-11 Learn how to bring your favorite Lego characters to life using stop-motion animation!

Students write original stories, construct sets, and then animate their characters for the camera. Aspects of post-production work, including some computer editing, are incorporated. Campers leave with a flash drive of their images and projects. Bring your favorite Legos (or other small toys) or use the ones we provide. *Pair this with CAMP CRAFTS or DARKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

PRINTMAKING AGES 12-18 Learn all about printmaking as a way to make exciting new art. In BCA’s professional print studio, students will learn different techniques such as carving stamps and monoprinting, using professional tools and our printing press.

Students create a variety of one-of-a-kind prints on tote bags, cards, and posters that they will be excited to show off. *Pair this with FINE METAL JEWELRY for a full-day experience.

VISIT BURLINGTONCITYARTS.ORG TO REGISTER FOR CAMPS

WEEK 7: AUGUST 1-5

P: ELVIRA TRIPP

FULL DAY (8 AM-3 PM)

AFTERCARE AVAILABLE (3-5 PM)

SCHOOL OF FOOLERY AGES 9-14 Explore the fundamentals of circus artistry and physical comedy while embracing the power of play! Instructors for this unique camp focus on the inclusive fun that is found in our own bodies.

Pantomime, juggling, balancing acts and impersonations; students gain confidence in who they are and what they are capable of. The camp culminates on Friday with a Festival of Fools performance on the top block of Church Street.Drop-off & Pick-up: BCA Center, 135 Church St.

MORNING CAMPS (8-11 AM) AFTERCARE NOT AVAILABLE

POTTERY AGES 6-8 Join us for a week of working with clay in the BCA ceramics studio. Create bowls, cups, sculptures, and more through wheel throwing and hand building techniques. Learn surface design and decorating tips to make your pieces amazing. All items will be dishwasher-safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *Pair this with MINI WORLDS for a full-day experience.

CAMP CRAFTS AGES 9-11 From paper mâché to tie dye, this mixed media camp is all about classic DIY arts and crafts.

Using a variety of mediums, create fun projects that spark creativity and encourage personal expression while learning new techniques. *Pair this with SCREEN PRINT or DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION for a full-day experience.

DARKROOM PHOTO AGES 9-11 Experience the magic of a traditional photographic darkroom! In this camp, students go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington with our manual 35mm SLR film cameras and learn how to print their own photographs in our black and white darkroom. *Pair this with SCREEN PRINT or DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION for a full-day experience.

DIGITAL PHOTO AGES 12-18 Learn the basics of digital photography! In this camp, students go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington and are instructed in our Digital Lab, learning camera controls, image editing software, and color printing techniques to make prints, small books/zines, and more! *Pair this with POTTERY for a full-day experience.

AFTERNOON CAMPS (12-3 PM) AFTERCARE AVAILABLE (3-5 PM)

MINI WORLDS AGES 6-8 Shrink down with us and come create small wonderful worlds. Campers are encouraged to explore a variety of craft media to create tiny, intricate terrariums, doll houses, fairy worlds, and more. *Pair this with POTTERY for a full-day experience.

SCREEN PRINT AGES 9-11 Take your favorite drawings, photos, and designs and print them onto t-shirts, bags, posters and more! Working in BCA’s professional print studio, students learn to apply photo emulsion, use a silkscreen exposure unit, and print images using water-based inks.

At the end of the week, students will have an array of printed items to wear or share. BCA provides one t-shirt and poster paper. Students are encouraged to bring other surfaces to print on as well. *Pair this with CAMP CRAFTS or DARKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION AGES 9-11 Learn the basics of digital illustration! Working in our digital lab, students use Adobe Creative Suite to create a variety of projects including a digital kaleidoscope, photomontage, digital drawings, and paintings. *Pair this with CAMP CRAFTS or DARKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

POTTERY AGES 12-18 Experience the magic of a traditional photographic darkroom! In this camp, students go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington with our manual 35mm SLR film cameras and learn how to print their own photographs in our black and white darkroom. *Pair this with DIGITAL PHOTO for a full-day experience.

VISIT BURLINGTONCITYARTS.ORG TO REGISTER FOR CAMPS

WEEK 8: AUGUST 8-12 MORNING CAMPS (8-11 AM)

AFTERNOON CAMPS (12-3 PM)

PRINTMAKING AGES 6-8

CARTOONS AGES 6-8

Learn all about printmaking as a way to make exciting new art. In BCA’s professional print studio, students will learn different techniques such as carving stamps and monoprinting, using professional tools and our printing press.

Students create a variety of one-of-a-kind prints on tote bags, cards, and posters that they will be excited to show off. *Pair this with CARTOONS for a full-day experience.

Learn how to draw your favorite cartoon characters or ones that you create yourself!

Campers look at a variety of illustrators and cartooning styles and discover how to develop a character with expressions to make them come alive! *Pair this with PRINTMAKING for a full-day experience.

AFTERCARE NOT AVAILABLE

POTTERY AGES 9-11 Join us for a week of working with clay in the BCA ceramics studio. Create bowls, cups, sculptures, and more through wheel throwing and hand building techniques. Learn surface design and decorating tips to make your pieces amazing. All items will be dishwasher-safe and lead-free. No experience necessary. *Pair this with SCREEN PRINT or DIGITAL PHOTO for a full-day experience.

DARKROOM PHOTO AGES 9-11 Experience the magic of a traditional photographic darkroom! In this camp, students go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington with our manual 35mm SLR film cameras and learn how to print their own photographs in our black and white darkroom. *Pair this with SCREEN PRINT or DIGITAL PHOTO for a full-day experience.

DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION AGES 12-18 Learn the basics of digital illustration! Working in our digital lab, students will use Adobe Creative Suite to create a variety of projects including a digital kaleidoscope, photomontage, digital drawings, and paintings. *Pair this with POTTERY for a full-day experience.

AFTERCARE AVAILABLE (3-5 PM)

SCREEN PRINT AGES 9-11 Take your favorite drawings, photos, and designs and print them onto t-shirts, bags, posters and more! Working in BCA’s professional print studio, students learn to apply photo emulsion, use a silkscreen exposure unit, and print images using water-based inks. At the end of the week, students will have an array of printed items to wear or share. BCA provides one t-shirt and poster paper. Students are encouraged to bring other surfaces to print on as well. *Pair this with POTTERY or DARKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

DIGITAL PHOTO AGES 9-11 Learn the basics of digital photography! In this camp, students will go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington and will be instructed in our Digital Lab, learning camera controls, image editing software and color printing techniques to make prints, small books/ zines and more! *Pair this with POTTERY or DARKROOM PHOTO for a full-day experience.

POTTERY AGES 12-18 Experience the magic of a traditional photographic darkroom! In this camp, students go on guided photo shoots in the South End of Burlington with our manual 35mm SLR film cameras and learn how to print their own photographs in our black and white darkroom. *Pair this with DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION for a fullday experience.

VISIT BURLINGTONCITYARTS.ORG TO REGISTER FOR CAMPS

Burlington City Arts is committed to being accessible for our whole community. We are wheelchair accessible, can make materials available in braille and large print, and can make accommodations as requested. For more information please call 802.865.7166 or 802.865.7142 (TTY).

ALL ARE WELCOME

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