BCA studios
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BCA studios3

The BCA Studios at 405 Pine Street offer seasonal studio membership for adults (18+) with basic experience who would like to work independently in our Drawing/Painting, Print, Clay, Jewelry, and the Darkroom and Digital Lab. Each studio offers approximately 25 hours of open studio hours per week. Trained studio assistants are on-hand during all open studio hours for guidance and support. Basic supplies and materials, storage, and cleaning supplies are included. Please contact the specific studio manager for more information and to schedule an orientation. 

Fees: Varies by studio and length of session, contact studio manager for more information.

Studio Access is Closed all city holidays.

STUDIO MEMBERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS

The demand for scholarship funds has greatly increased and we’re committed to spreading our available funds to as many applicants as possible. Please note that we may not be able to award multiple scholarships to an individual throughout a year. When able, we’re encouraging applicants to contribute what they can, so that more people can benefit from our fund. Apply for a scholarship here. The Education Director is usually able to process scholarship applications in a week’s time or less.

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judy kelly studio

The Judy Kelly Drawing & Painting Studio

Our drawing and painting studio features standing easels, adjustable lighting, utility sink, homasote critique wall and drying racks.  Studio access members are allowed the use of the community tools and shared storage space. The studio is equipped for solvent-free, water-based painting and drawing materials.

Contact: Michaela Compo, Studio Education Assistant, mmcompo@burlingtoncityarts.org, (802) 865-755

 

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printmaking studio

Printmaking Studio

The printmaking studio offers a 30x48” Takach etching press, a 38x32” vacuum-sealed exposure unit, blow out sink, utility sink, large work tables and cleaning materials.  Our Print Studio is equipped for silkscreen, relief printmaking and monotype. Studio access members are allowed the use of the community tools and shared storage space. 

Contact: Michaela Compo, Education Assistant, mmcompo@burlingtoncityarts.org, (802) 865-755

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clay studio

The Tamara Eddy Clay Studio

Our clay studio is a fully equipped, educationally-focused ceramics studio with 12 pottery wheels, three kilns, a slab roller, extruder, and a wide variety of hand tools for wheel throwing, hand building, and sculpting. Studio members get a personal shelf space to store their clay and work in progress. The studio provides slips, underglazes, and over 100 glaze combinations. All clay must be purchased through BCA.

Please note: In order to support members in gaining a positive and successful experience in our studio, there is now a prerequisite for eligibility to the Clay Studio Lottery program. Within the last 3 years, participants need to have either taken a multi-week BCA Clay Class or had a BCA Clay Studio membership. For those new to the BCA studios, taking a multi-week BCA clay class, will act as an orientation to the BCA clay studio facilities, to both learn and gain confidence with the entire clay process and safety in our space. Our goal is to provide further options for clay studio access, while supporting the safety and overall running of the clay studio.

Contact: Clay Studio Manager Emily Kadish at ekadish@burlingtoncityarts.org, or Michaela Compo, Studio Education Assistant, mmcompo@burlingtoncityarts.org, (802) 865-7554

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darkroom

Darkroom Photography Labs

BCA's darkroom is a traditional black and white darkroom for film and print processing, using low-toxicity Eco-Pro chemicals. There is space provided for experimenting with alternative historic processes, matt cutting, and zine making

Contact: Mark LaRosa, Photography Assistant, mlarosa@burlingtoncityarts.org, (802) 865-7554

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by Renee Greenlee

Digital Photography Labs

The digital lab offers color-calibrated iMac workstations with Adobe Creative Cloud software, Epson V700/V800 film scanners, and three large format Epson printers with archival printing capability up to 44 inches. Additional per-sheet fees apply for digital paper and ink.
Contact: Mark LaRosa, Photography Assistant, mlarosa@burlingtoncityarts.org, (802) 865-7554
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jewelry studio

The Laurie Peters Jewelry Studio

The jewelry studio provides many tools and equipment for use including a polishing wheel, rolling mill, drill press, flex shafts, soldering stations, a PMC kiln, an extensive range of forming stakes and hammers, and many small hand tools. 

Contact: Bren Prescott, Jewelry Assistant, bprescott@burlingtoncityarts.org, (802) 865-7554