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This Spring @ the BBAC... P & K Classes / Family Programs 54 Mark Your Calendars… 03 Ages 4 & Up + Adult / Child 55
Working for You at the BBAC Spring Break Art Camps 56 From the President & CEO 04 Teen & Youth Spring Camps/ Workshops 57 Board of Directors & BBAC Staff 05 S hop! Summer Art Camps 58 Education Teen & Youth Summer Camps/ Workshops 59-65 Spring Registration Info / Health Guidelines 06 About the Cover Artist 07 ArtAccess @ the BBAC 66-71 Adult Class Level Descriptions 08 ArtBridge 67 The Art of Caregiving® / Meet Me @ the BBAC 68 Adult Classes & Workshops 9 Studio 1® 69 Creative Meetings & Art Tours 10 Sundays @ the Center 71 Book Arts 11 Seniors @ the Center 71 Ceramic Arts 12-15 Drawing 16-19 BBAC Policies & Membership 72-73 Drawing & Painting 20-21 Policies 72 Fiber Arts 22 Membership 73 Jewelry & Metalsmithing 23-26 Jewelry & Polymer Clay 27 Support 74-83 Mixed Media 27 Donor Listings 74-78 Painting 28-37 Tributes 79 Pastels 38 Scholarships 80-81 Photography 38 2020 Year End Appeal Thank You 82 Printmaking 39-40 2020 Holiday Shop Thank You 83 Sculpture 40 Event Rentals 84 High School Classes 41 above: Kate Tremmel, Bowl, porcelain ArtBridge / TAB Program 42 Inside Back Cover Grades 9 – 12 42-45 Spring Exhibition Schedule Virtual Class 45
Middle School Classes 46 Grades 6 – 9 47-49 Virtual Class 49 ARTISTIC | DISTINCTIVE | BEAUTIFUL Elementary School Classes 50 Grades 1 – 5 51-53 Virtual Classes 53 photo credit: Laurie Tennent Photography
Monday–Thursday, 9 am – 5 pm Friday, 9 am – 4 pm BBAC PROGRAM GUIDE 1 Register online at BBArtCenter.org Mark Your Calendars… BBAC classes have a lower enrollment maximum to accommodate safe social distancing. We will continue to adhere to best practices for social distancing and masks will be required for all participants.
Registration Dates & Information Membership For current registration information, see page 6. Benefits students with early registration dates and a big savings on classes. If you are not a member yet, sign up when you register for classes, and Adult Classes, Studios & Workshops instantly save money! For more information, BBAC offers an outstanding series of visual art see page 73. studio classes and workshops for adults at all levels and media. Want to get started but have questions or need guidance? Give us a call at 248.644.0866 Shop Amazon Smile so we can help place you in the class that is best Earn money for the BBAC! Amazon Smile will for YOU! See pages 10–40. donate back to the nonprofit organization of your choice. Just sign up with AmazonSmile.com and choose Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center. Youth & Teen Classes Explore a variety of studio art classes and work- shops offered for preschool through high school. Shop Kroger & Earn Money for BBAC! All classes are taught by experienced artist-educa- Kroger will donate back to the nonprofit organiza- tors who provide high quality instruction in drawing, tion of your choice. Use your Kroger Plus card and painting, ceramics, jewelry/metals, printmaking, sign up; every time you use your card the BBAC fashion, animation, portfolio preparation and more. gets a percentage! Applying to an art school? Spring is a good time to Go to kroger.com and click on the “Plus Card”. hone your skills! BBAC education staff can assist Then proceed to “get started” or log-in to your you with selecting the right course to fulfill your existing account. needs. See pages 42–55. Looking Ahead…Summer Term 2021 ArtAccess @ The BBAC Adults: Monday, June 21 – Friday, August 27 “Art for All” is our vision statement and we make 10 Weeks it happen with opportunities for groups and indi- viduals, with focus that ranges from individuals Registration Dates: with Alzheimer’s and special needs, to populations • Contributing Member Registration: of talented but underserved high school students. Thursday & Friday, May 13 & 14 For specific programs, see pages 66-71. • Basic Member Registration: Begins Monday, May 17 • Open / Guest Registration: BBAC Exhibitions Begins Monday, May 24 Enjoy exhibitions in BBAC’s five galleries throughout the year. Free & open to the public. Art Birmingham: 05/08 – 05/09 2021 See inside back cover for spring exhibition dates. the BBAC’s annual art fair Celebrate Mother’s Day with hundreds of artists from around the country! Scholarships Saturday May 8 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Know someone who deserves an art class but may not be able to afford the tuition? The BBAC has Sunday May 9 10:00 am – 5:00 pm several scholarship opportunities for those in need. Located in Downtown Birmingham For more information, see pages 80-81.
Produced in partnership with The Guild of Artists & Artisans right: Glenna Adkins, Untitled, mixed media, detail
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“The main thing is to be moved, to love, to hope, BBAC Board BBAC Contacts @ 248.644.0866 Robert Chiaravalli James Adams, Facilities Staff — Ext 126 to tremble, to live.” — Auguste Rodin Vice Chair [email protected] Lois DeBacker David Blasco, Facilities Staff — Ext 126 Secretary [email protected]
As I write this, we continue to exist in an altered world due to the pandemic. Patty Eisenbraun Marianne Dwyer, Vice President/Finance — Ext 105 Vice Chair [email protected] Despite all the restrictions, we have found ways to nurture our souls with art whether creating or viewing Cynthia Mills Good, Vice President/Programs — Ext 107 or finding inspiration in favorite memories, the outdoors, our families, and new routines... Maggie Greene [email protected]
It was evident in our recent 2021 Current Student Works exhibition that creativity is alive and well at the Michael Lewandowski Ben Krawczak, Facilities Staff BBAC! We invite everyone to visit our new exhibits (which are particularly stunning this year), re-connect Julie Laforet, ArtAccess Coordinator — Ext 111 Maria Marcotte [email protected] with your instructors in a class, and share a creative moment with those you’re close to. Immediate Past Chair Susan Owens, Youth Programs & ArtAccess Director — Ext 128 And don’t forget to pop in and say “hello” to me when you’re at the BBAC. Be assured that our staff and Brianna McNamara [email protected] board remain committed to providing the best art experience opportunities as we move forward. Stacey Reeves Laura Ryan, Ceramic Department Technician & Gallery Shop Coordinator I eagerly look forward to spring. Many of us are undoubtedly ready for open windows and refreshed Treasurer [email protected] creativity! Christopher Webb Cyndi Shay, Office & Finance Assistant — Ext 101 [email protected]
Dana White Dare Sommer, Facilities Staff — Ext 126 [email protected] Jessica Woll Chair Diane Taylor, Executive Assistant — Ext 110 With best regards, [email protected]
Ellie Tury, Finance/Student Service Associate — Ext 109 [email protected]
Annie VanGelderen, President & CEO — Ext 108 [email protected]
Dale Warren, Facilities Staff — Ext 126 [email protected] Annie VanGelderen, President & CEO [email protected]
Teaching Adult Classes: Cynthia Mills Good | [email protected] — Ext 107 Youth & Teen Classes: Susan Owens | [email protected] — Ext 128
Exhibits [email protected]
Gallery Shop & Holiday Shop Laura Ryan | [email protected] — Ext 101
Art Birmingham, the BBAC’s annual fine art fair Contact The Guild of Artists & Artisans | TheGuild.org — 734.662.3382
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WELCOME! Genevieve Van Zandt
BBAC / COVID-19 SAFETY GUIDELINES
The BBAC is dedicated to providing a safe environment for our staff, faculty, students, and visitors.
Every person in the facility must do their part to make this work for everyone’s benefit:
• wear a mask that covers the nose and the mouth at all times
• practice social distancing when in the building and in classrooms
• wash hands frequently in one of our four restrooms or use classroom sinks
WE ARE DOING THIS… AND WILL CONTINUE!
SPRING TERM 2021 Adults: Monday, April 5 – Monday, June 14 — 9/10 weeks above: Genevieve Van Zandt, Floragasmic 5, porcelain, detail Youth & Teens: Saturday, April 10 – Saturday, June 5 — 7/8 weeks
Artist Biograph/ Statement: Registration Dates & Times [ Get instant class discounts and register early when you become a BBAC Member. ] Genevieve Van Zandt grew up in Southeast Michigan. Working at her family’s cake bakery in her youth gave her a desire to work with her hands. Learning to sew and design her own clothes at a young age gave • Contributing Member Registration ($100+ Level) her a sense of artistic identity. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Western Michigan University. Register by PHONE ONLY: Thursday & Friday, March 11 & 12, from 9am –5 pm She has been a resident artist and studio manager at Watershed Center for Ceramic Arts in Maine, as well • Basic Member Registration ($50–$75 Level) as a long-term resident artist and instructor at Odyssey Center for Ceramics in North Carolina. She has Register Online or by Phone: Begins Monday, March 15 @ 9am assisted workshops at Penland School of Craft and Haystack Mountain School of Craft. She currently works • Open/Guest Registration in her Detroit studio. Register Online or by Phone: Begins Monday, March 22 @ 9am “The forest, the garden, and the sea are places that I draw inspiration from. The mysterious qualities and parallels of these ecosystems within the human experience are the source of my subject matter. Ingrained in Online: BBArtCenter.org Phone: 248.644.0866 stories from the beginning of time; Mythical fantasies are often set on a dark path to the forest, in a marvelous garden, or based in our fascination with the other worldliness of the sea. We can look at these myths as poetic ways to find significance in our lives. We are rooted in these natural places that somehow have escaped our BBAC Office Hours Gallery Hours daily lives. Humans are able to find a sense of tranquility when they retreat to the woods, tend to a garden, Monday–Thursday 9am – 5pm Monday–Thursday 10 am – 6 pm or stare across the ocean. These environments give us the ability to look inward and find subtle answers Friday 9am – 4 pm Friday & Saturday 10 am – 4 pm to life’s questions.”
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BBAC offers a range of adult classes & workshops, tailored specifically to fit the needs of each student, from beginner to advanced. Use the guide below to decide which class level is right for you. If you need guidance, please call 248.644.0866 and speak to a member of our staff.
All Levels (Level 1 & Up) Introductory Level Includes Fundamentals Classes For students with no art experience Classes labeled “All Levels” are for students Class work includes learning basic art terms and who have some previous experience or those who studio fundamentals while exploring materials want to learn and experiment with a new medium. and mediums in a comfortable, non-threatening If you have never taken an art class previously, environment. please register for an introductory class, or call 248.644.0866 for guidance. Level 1 For the beginner student with some art back- Prerequisites ground, but still needing instruction in basic art Some classes have specific requirements (prereq- skills and techniques. uisites) that must be met before participating. Following these requirements is best for the students and instructors, alike. Level 2 For the student who has already acquired basic knowledge of art terms, fundamentals and skills, but still wants further instruction to improve = Drop-in Studio technique and begin discovering their own style.
= Family Studio Level 3 = Introductory For the advanced student who requires more challenging instruction and encouragement to develop a unique artist expression and direction. = New
= Offsite Level 4+ For the advanced student who has done extensive = Portfolio Development exploration of their own media of choice, and Patti Tapper, Peonies, acrylic, detail desires more in depth study and critiques from their instructor and fellow advanced level students. = Prerequisite
= Virtual Class The BBAC Program Guide The Program Guide is printed months in advance = Workshop of registration and some information is updated after the print date. Please refer to the online registration listings as the most accurate @ BBartCenter.org or, if you have any questions, call 248.644.0866. BBACAdult Classes & Workshops For all students ages 18+ unless otherwise specified BBAC PROGRAM GUIDE 8 Register online at BBArtCenter.org BBAC PROGRAM GUIDE 9 Register online at BBArtCenter.org Creative Meetings / Art Tours Adult Classes & Workshops
“Follow Your Bliss…” — Joseph Campbell
MEETINGS & TOURS ART & BUSINESS BOOK ARTS BOOK ARTS
Creative Meetings & Workshops* The Business of Art: Book Arts/ Printmaking: Book Arts: Many opportunities exist for your business or Workshop The Printed Book Paper Marbling/ Bookbinding organization to create something unique in an art Instructor: Laura Whitesides Host Instructor: Laura Beyer Workshop studio atmosphere. Each workshop is designed Instructor: Laura Beyer This seminar offers practical advice to artists inter- This class will focus on creating original prints specifically to meet the needs of the group and ested in gaining greater visibility and recognition for that will be used as content for handmade books. This workshop will be divided into two parts: the fees are based on chosen project, instructor and their artwork. Making art and thinking about busi- Students will learn a number of versatile printmak- first part will cover basic techniques of paper mar- cost of supplies. Catering can also be arranged ness issues are not mutually exclusive. Discussions ing techniques and book structures. You will be bling and during the second part students will use for daytime or evening workshops. will cover presentation, promotion, documentation, amazed at the beautiful books you create! the papers created to make a one-of-a-kind book. *Number of participants is dependent on current exhibition of work including prices and the benefits state COVID-19 policies. of networking. Instructor Laura Host is a founding 1120.53.01.21 All Levels 2120.53.01.21 All Levels member of Lawrence Street Gallery since 1987, an Mondays, April 5 – June 14 Saturday, May 1 For more information, contact: artist-run gallery whose mission is to showcase the No Class May 31 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, 1 session Annie VanGelderen @ 248.644.0866 Ext. 108 works of SE Michigan artists. 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, 10 sessions $108 Members, $148 Guests, $15 Materials Fee or email [email protected] $270 Members, $310 Guests, $35 Materials Fee 2101.53.01.21 All Levels Art Tours* Saturday, April 24 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 1 session The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Tours Group offers $54 Members, $94 Guests, $5 Materials Fee below: Instructor Laura Beyer, Printed Book, exciting monthly visits to artists’ studios, galleries, mixed media, detail museums, homes and other sites of artistic interest. These are day trips by bus, with a stop for lunch. To explore this opportunity or to be added to the substitute list, call: Arlene Oppenheim @ 248.885.8543 or Carol Kobosh @ 248.788.4941 *BBAT monthly visits are temporarily suspended due to COVID-19 state restrictions. Call BBAC @ 248.644.0866 during business hours for updates. porcelain
above: Marbling Technique left: Anthony Marsalese, Untitled I,
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CERAMIC ARTS CERAMIC ARTS* CERAMIC ARTS CERAMIC ARTS
Ceramics: *Classes Listed by Day of Week Tuesdays Tuesdays Department Policies Ceramics: Ceramics: All classes have an 8-student maximum. Mondays Advanced Techniques Handbuilding Ceramics classes, independent studios or open Ceramics Foundations: All Levels Instructor: Sue O’Connor Instructor: Sue O’Connor studios are not intended to take the place of Instructor: Tracey Priska This class is for those students who would like to Functional and sculptural forms will be explored a production studio and are intended to further explore more advanced techniques. We will cover by using a variety of molds, slabs, textures and the education experience. Experience working with clay using basic founda- projects in handbuilding and wheel-throwing using forms. We will focus on texture, balance, and Only work made at BBAC using clay from BBAC, tions taught through an exploration of techniques; templates, altering and reassembling. Projects functional use. Projects may include teapots, pitch- can be glazed and fired at BBAC. learn practical methods of ceramic arts such as may include functional and sculptural objects ers, dinnerware and sculptural forms. Students will wheel-throwing, handbuilding, surface decoration with an emphasis on design. Porcelain will also be become proficient in creating ceramic vessels with All ceramics students must follow all department and glazing. Electric kiln-firing will be available and introduced. a unique surface and collecting a variety of hand- policies regarding safety and health standards each person will be working at his or her own level building skills. including: with the guidance of the instructor. Prerequisite: Proficiency in throwing & handbuilding. • Wearing a mask when in BBAC facility Please bring a pottery tool kit and apron to class. 1104.53.01.21 All Levels 1104.43.01.21 Levels 3 & 4 • Social distancing in studio and facility 1104.53.03.21 All Levels Mondays, April 5 – June 14 Tuesdays, April 6 – June 8 Tuesdays, April 6 – June 8 • Following new sign up procedures and No Class May 31 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 10 sessions 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 10 sessions attendance guidelines for Open Studio times 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 10 sessions $270 Members, $310 Guests $270 Members, $310 Guests $270 Members, $310 Guests $50 Materials/Studio Fee $50 Materials/Studio Fee Purchasing Clay at the BBAC $50 Materials/Studio Fee One 25 lb. bag of clay is included with your class. Ceramics: Wheel-Throwing BBAC offers the service of purchasing additional Ceramics: Handbuilt clay (one bag at a time) and can be purchased Sculptural & Functional Forms Beginner + Instructor: Chas Kipp at the beginning of your class time. Instructor: Tracey Priska This class is an introduction to the exciting process • Limit is three, 25 lb. bags per term In this class, participants will experiment with and of wheel-thrown ceramics. Developed for students explore handbuilding techniques such as pinching, • Each 25 lb. bag of Wheat Stone is $14 with little or no clay experience, the class covers coiling, slab construction and subtractive methods basic skills at the potter’s wheel for creating • Each 25 lb. bag of Porcelain is $17 to create both sculptural and functional forms. functional work. Class time will also include technical demonstra- Demonstrations will cover wedging, centering, and tions, group discussions and presentation of Open Studio Use forming shapes such as vases, mugs, bowls and contemporary, ceramic work. Students will be Open studio time is available on a limited basis for plates. Basic decorating and glazing techniques encouraged to work at their own pace and skill students currently registered for a ceramics class will be taught as well as more advanced techniques level with guided instruction to continue developing (12 hours or more.) There is no instruction during such as attaching multiple parts to one object, their own personal expression. this time and there will be a studio monitor. throwing lids, and surface decoration as student 104.53.02.21 All Levels progress. Please see page 15 for details of new Open Studio Mondays, April 5 – June 14 Policies for Spring 2021 term. 1104.53.04.21 All Levels No Class May 31 Tuesdays, April 6 – June 8 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm, 10 sessions 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm, 10 sessions $270 Members, $310 Guests $270 Members, $310 Guests $50 Materials/Studio Fee $50 Materials/Studio Fee
left: Kathleen Skaar, Buddha Girl, ceramic
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CERAMIC ARTS CERAMIC ARTS CERAMIC ARTS CERAMIC ARTS
Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Ceramics: Open Studio Time Ceramics Foundations: Ceramics: Ceramic Sculpture: Studio Monitor: No Instruction All Levels Wheel-Throwing Intro to Figure & Portrait Open Studio time is available for students currently registered for a ceramics class (12 hours or more.) Instructor: Tracey Priska Instructor: Sue O’Connor Instructor: Mary Dudek There is no instruction during this time and there Experience working with clay using basic founda- Students should be proficient in throwing a basic Through a series of anatomy lectures and direct will be a studio monitor. tions taught through an exploration of techniques. cylinder. From the basic cylinder, we are able to observation, students will gain a deep appreciation All students will have to rotate use of studio time Learn practical methods of ceramic arts such as create a multitude of different shapes and sizes. for the human body, and understanding of form since there is an 8-student maximum per class. wheel-throwing, handbuilding, surface decoration We will concentrate on multiple bowls, mugs, and and proportion. Students will learn the basics of and glazing. Electric kiln-firing will be available and other functional wares which will enforce tech- clay modeling through sculpting from plaster casts, Class size will continue to be limited until we get each person will be working at his or her own level niques, shape, and design. We will review trimming the skeleton, portrait and full-figure in stoneware. PAST the pandemic. with the guidance of the instructor. and glazing of pieces as well as learn new tech- All experience levels are welcome. There will be a sign-up process for studio times niques including altering and surface decorations. 1104.53.05.21 All Levels during the first week of classes. Students and 1116.53.01.21 All Levels instructors must follow current health and safety Wednesdays, April 7 – June 9 1104.33.01.21 Level 2 & Up Fridays, April 9 – June 11 policies while in the BBAC facility including: Thursdays, April 8 – June 10 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm, 10 sessions 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 10 sessions 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 10 sessions $270 Members, $310 Guests $270 Members, $310 Guests • Wearing a mask at all times $270 Members, $310 Guests • Social distancing in studios and entire facility $50 Materials/Studio Fee $70 Materials/Studio Fee, $77 Model Fee $50 Materials/Studio Fee • Following sign-up procedures and attendance guidelines for open studio use. Ceramics: Intermediate/ Advanced Wheel-Throwing Open Studio Schedule Instructor: Chas Kipp Wednesdays, April 14 – June 2 This class is for students that are proficient in 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 8 sessions throwing a basic cylinder. From the basic cylinder, Wednesdays, April 14 – June 2 we will create a multitude of different shapes 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 8 sessions and sizes, and concentrate on functional wares which will include techniques, shape, and design. Fridays, April 16 – June 4 Demonstrations will cover wedging, centering, and 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 8 sessions forming shapes such as vases, mugs, bowls and plates. As students progress, basic decorating and Saturdays, April 10 – June 5 glazing techniques will be taught, as well as more 1:45 pm – 4:45 pm, 8 sessions advanced techniques such as attaching multiple parts to one object, throwing lids, and surface decoration.
1104.33.02.21 Level 2 & Up Thursdays, April 8 – June 10 above: Instructor Tracey Priska, Vessel, ceramic 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm, 10 sessions $270 Members, $310 Guests $50 Materials/Studio Fee
above: Instructor Mary Dudek, Figure Sculpture, stoneware above: Instructor Sue O’Connor, Vases, ceramics
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DRAWING* DRAWING DRAWING DRAWING
*Classes Listed by Day of Week Tuesdays Tuesdays Wednesdays Drawing & Anatomy: Drawing: Portrait & Figure Drawing: Figure & Portrait Mondays Intermediate/ Advanced Figure Instructor: Mary Dudek Instructor: Dan Keller Instructor: Mary Dudek Drawing: In this class, students will advance their under- In this class, students will learn the foundations Beginner Figure Through studying the skeleton, superficial muscles, standing and ability to draw and capture portraits. of drawing the figure and portrait from a live model. Instructor: Dan Keller and drawing from a live model, students will Classes will include direct observation studies from Through demonstrations, individual instruction develop a deep understanding, perception, and a live model, structure and anatomy demonstra- and group critiques, students will develop the In this class, students will be introduced to drawing appreciation of the human body; and develop tions, lectures on the work of the masters, and necessary skills of figure and portrait drawing the figure from a live model. This includes training a strong body of work. outside studies. Beginners and advanced students such as: proportion, gesture, practical anatomy, the eye how to see the shapes and proportion of Clothed and nude models will pose for this class. will come away with increased confidence in draw- lighting and constructing form. a figure and capture that in a drawing. Through ing the head and portrait and a finished portfolio Clothed and nude models will pose for this class. demonstrations and individual instruction, students 1105.33.01.21 Level 2 & Up of work. will develop the basic skills of figure drawing such Tuesdays, April 6 – June 8 Clothed and nude models will pose for this class. 1105.53.01.21 All Levels as proportion, gesture, practical anatomy, lighting 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 10 sessions Wednesdays, April 7 – June 9 and constructing form. $270 Members, $310 Guests 1105.33.02.21 Level 2 & Up 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 10 sessions Clothed and nude models will pose for this class. $5 Materials Fee, $110 Model Fee Tuesdays, April 6 – June 8 $270 Members, $310 Guests, $110 Model Fee 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 10 sessions 1105.23.01.21 All Levels $270 Members, $310 Guests 1105.53.02.21 All Levels Mondays, April 5 – June 14 $5 Materials Fee, $110 Model Fee Wednesdays, April 7 – June 9 No Class May 31 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 10 sessions 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 10 sessions $270 Members, $310 Guests, $110 Model Fee $270 Members, $310 Guests, $110 Model Fee
Drawing Foundations: Levels 1 & 2 Drawing Foundations: Levels 1 & 2 Instructor: Nan Cowan Instructor: Leman Lambert Drawing Foundations is based on providing stu- Drawing Foundations is based on providing stu- dents a solid foundation in drawing fundamentals dents a solid foundation in drawing fundamentals through an exploration of traditional media and through an exploration of traditional media and techniques. Students will learn about line, shape, techniques. Students will learn about line, shape, composition perspective, light & shadow and composition perspective, light & shadow and how how to translate a three-dimensional visual into to translate a three-dimensional visual into a two a two-dimensional drawing through observation dimensional drawing through observation and and imagination. Students will learn to understand imagination. Students will learn to understand the the potential of drawing in itself, as well as apply potential of drawing in itself, as well as apply this this knowledge to other media. knowledge to other media. Drawing: Beginning Portrait 1105.23.05.21 Levels 1 & 2 1105.23.02.21 Levels 1 & 2 Instructor: Du Truong Wednesdays, April 7 – June 9 Mondays, April 5 – June 14 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 10 sessions Learn how to capture depth and likeness in por- No Class May 31 $270 Members, $310 Guests 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, 10 sessions traiture by using perspective lines and drawing $270 Members, $310 Guests the planes of the structural form. By using busts, students will learn to develop each feature of the 1105.23.03.21 Levels 1 & 2 head with guidance from the instructor. above left: Instructor Mary Dudek, Portrait of Nicki Sheri, Mondays, April 5 – June 14 above: Susan Hartunian, Spring Blooms, graphite oil, detail No Class May 31 1105.23.04.21 Level 2 & Up 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm, 10 sessions Tuesdays, April 6 – June 8 $270 Members, $310 Guests 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 10 sessions $270 Members, $310 Guests, $15 Materials Fee
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DRAWING DRAWING DRAWING
Wednesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Drawing: Pastel: Drawing: The Art & Skill of Drawing II Figure & Portrait in Pastel An Introduction — Part 1 A Virtual Class Instructor: Du Truong Instructor: Colleen Sanders Instructor: Armin Mersmann Learn the fundamentals of color theory to properly This class was designed specifically for people layer colors and capture the figure and portrait in with no previous art experience. Drawing is the This virtual Art & Skill of Drawing II class con- pastel. This class will focus on the basic anatomy foundation for all other mediums including paint- centrates on various measuring skills and an skills needed to draw the figure and portrait. Stu- ing, pastels and sculpture. Instruction will provide introduction to portraiture. This class starts where dents will do figure and portrait studies from pho- fundamental vocabulary, tools and techniques The Art & Skill of Drawing I (fall 2020/ winter 2021) tographs and experiment with a variety of colored to begin seeing through the eyes of an artist. left off, which was learning to observe and draw in papers to enhance their drawings. The instructor Enjoy fun weekly projects in a relaxed, comfortable, different styles. Measuring skills such as sighting will provide photos to start off the class. non-threatening environment. techniques, working with a constant and the grid Prerequisite: Must have some drawing experience. method, intro to perspective, and sighting and 1105.13.01.21 Introductory drawing the human face, will be discussed. 1113.53.03.21 All Levels Thursdays, April 8 – June 10 If you didn’t take the first session in fall 2020 or Wednesdays, April 7 – June 9 9:00 am –12:00 pm, 10 sessions winter 2021, you can still join this class, but you 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 10 sessions $270 Members, $310 Guests, $10 Materials Fee need to have rudimentary skills in drawing. $270 Members, $310 Guests, $15 Materials Fee 1105.33.03.21 Level 2 & Up Basic Drawing w/ Still-life Wednesdays, April 7 – June 9 Instructor: Du Truong 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, 10 sessions $180 Members, $220 Guests This basic drawing class will help students develop significant drawing skills by learning and under- standing the seven elements of art: line, shape, If You are New to ZOOM... form, value, space, color, and texture. Working You will need an iPad, or a Laptop, or an iPhone from direct observation with still-life, students will and the Zoom application. explore a variety of drawing techniques designed • Go to Zoom.us and download the Zoom software. to help them see and capture objects more ac- • You will receive an email which will allow you curately. They will also experiment with different to activate your Zoom account. drawing materials and discover ways to draw faster. • This process can take 10 –15 minutes, 1105.53.04.21 Levels 1 & 2 so please plan to do this well ahead of your Thursdays, April 8 – June 10 scheduled class time. All virtual class registrations must include an email 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 10 sessions address and phone number. $270 Members, $310 Guests, $15 Materials Fee Students will receive an email two working days prior to the start of their online class that will include additional information and a secure Zoom class link.
right: Instructor Armin Mersmann, Lace, graphite, detail
above: Kim Oermann, Portrait, pastel, detail
right: Lisa Stanczak, Two Peas in a Pod, pastel
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DRAWING & PAINTING* DRAWING & PAINTING DRAWING & PAINTING
*Classes Listed by Day of Week Saturdays Saturdays Drawing & Painting: Drawing & Painting: Fridays Your Favorite Pets Botanical Art as Color Wheel Drop-In Painting & Drawing* Instructor: Leman Lambert Instructor: Barbara Holmer w/ Model This class is designed for intermediate and Botanical Art is an art form that combines scientific Studio Monitor: Martin Brill advanced students who want to draw and/or paint accuracy with an artistic aesthetic and sensitivity. their favorite pets. We’ll explore composition, and Using colored pencil and/or watercolor,* students BBAC current members have the opportunity methods of defining proportions to achieve will practice mixing colors found on botanical to draw & paint from a model in an open studio a good likeness of your pet; along with a variety subjects that are representative of the colors on the environment without instruction. of techniques to depict various types of animal fur. color wheel. The class will include discussions of Space is limited to the first 7 members to arrive. You will need to have good quality photos to work basic color harmonies that can be used All Levels from: close-ups with detail such as high resolution in compositions. Fridays, April 9 – June 11 prints or a laptop/ iPad to work from.) Subjects will be provided for the first class. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 10 sessions Media: oil, acrylic, charcoal and pastel. *Prerequisite: Students using watercolor should $18 for 3 hours; payable to monitor on date have an intermediate+ level of experience 1121.33.02.21 Level 2 & Up attending. in botanical watercolor. Saturdays, April 10 – June 12 No Class May 29 Questions? Contact studio monitor, Martin Brill 1121.33.01.21 Level 2 & Up 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 9 sessions @ (248) 933.6213 Saturdays, April 10 – June 12 $243 Members, $283 Guests No Class May 29 *Current BBAC membership is required to attend 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 9 sessions this drawing & painting studio. $243 Members, $283 Guests, $5 Materials Fee If you are not sure if your membership is up-to- date, please stop in the front office to check before attending class.
above: Instructor Leman Lambert, Beast, oil
above: Instructor Barbara Holmer, Botanic Art as Color Wheel
above: Nancy Gordon, Extra-Ordinary People, oil
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FIBER ARTS FIBER ARTS JEWELRY & METALS* JEWELRY & METALS
Fiber: Material Transformation Weaving: All Levels *Classes Listed By Day of Week Tuesdays Instructor: Meredith Walker Instructor: Susan Lolli Jewelry & Metalsmithing: This class explores the beauty and utility of trans- Learn to weave on your own with the guidance Mondays Non-Traditional Stone Setting formative textile processes with an introduction of the instructor. Beginning students will start with Jewelry & Metalsmithing: Techniques to spinning, felting, and dyeing. We will discuss the the basics of threading a loom and setting it up Advanced Instructor: Mary Kernahan characteristics of different types of fiber and cover for weaving. Various patterns and weave structures Instructors: Robin Servo & Scott Brazeau the use of a drop whorl spindle, wet and needle will be explored. The instructor will introduce Stone setting is an essential tool for any metal- smith, as stones can be either the focus of the felting, as well as examples of natural dyeing with the use of various materials, and nurture students’ Students who have proficiency in intermediate piece or an effective accent. While an ordinary rust, indigo, and madder. creativity through the art of weaving. jewelry skills will have lectures and demonstrations setting may be enough in some instances, often an to meet individual needs. Techniques such as lost ordinary setting does little to enhance the overall 1106.53.01.21 All Levels 1106.53.03.21 All Levels wax casting, resin inlay, stone setting, and metal design. This class will begin by exploring variations Mondays, April 5 – May 3 Tuesdays, April 6 – June 8 forming and fabrication may be covered. of traditional stone-setting techniques before focus- 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm, 5 sessions 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 10 sessions Prerequisite: The completion of a beginning and ing on non-traditional settings such as cut card, $135 Members, $175 Guests, $50 Materials Fee $270 Members, $310 Guests, $25 Loom Fee intermediate jewelry/metals class including torch flange, tension, stone on stone, and cage settings. soldering. 1106.53.02.21 All Levels 1108.33.01.21 Levels 2 & 3 Mondays, May 10 – June 14 Weaving: Open Studios 1108.43.01.21 Level 3 & Up w/ Robin Servo Tuesdays, April 6 – June 6 No Class May 31 Students must be registered in a current term Mondays, April 5 – June 14 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 10 sessions 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm, 5 sessions weaving class to attend an open studio. No Class May 31 $308 Members, $348 Guests $135 Members, $175 Guests, $50 Materials Fee 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 10 sessions Wednesdays, April 7 – June 9 $65 Materials/Studio Fee $308 Members, $348 Guests 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 10 sessions (some of the materials will be provided) $40 Materials/Studio Fee Thursdays, April 8 – June 10 1108.43.02.21 Level 3 & Up w/ Robin Servo 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm, 10 sessions Mondays, April 5 – June 14 No Class May 31 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 10 sessions $308 Members, $348 Guests $40 Materials/Studio Fee
1108.43.03.21 Level 3 & Up w/ Scott Brazeau Mondays, April 5 – June 14 No Class May 31 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 10 sessions $308 Members, $348 Guests $40 Materials/Studio Fee
above: Instructor Meredith Walker, Untitled, fiber, detail
right: Diane Cairns, Hucklace Wrap, right: Nancy Clark, Fabricated Kiddush Cup, handwoven on 4-shaft sterling silver & resin
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JEWELRY & METALS JEWELRY & METALS JEWELRY & METALS JEWELRY & METALS
Tuesdays Tuesdays Wednesdays Wednesdays Jewelry & Metalsmithing: Jewelry & Metalsmithing: Jewelry & Metalsmithing: Jewelry & Metalsmithing: Directed Studies Independent Studio Casting & Moldmaking Beginning Instructor: Mary Kernahan Instructor: Nancy Clark Instructor: Robin Servo Instructor: Janice Degen Whether it’s a matter of solving a design or engi- Whether you are continuing with a project in Students are introduced to the lost-wax casting This class is for students who have no experi- neering problem, or simply a desire to bring some process or designing and executing a new project, process including instruction of all steps necessary ence in jewelry making. Instruction covers the long standing projects to successful completion, this class is for you. Further development of techni- to complete a final, (jewelry scale) casting. Various fundamentals of basic tool usage and safety in the this course is designed to provide students with cal skills and motivation will be the primary focus wax-working and mold-making techniques will be studio. Additionally, students will become engaged tailored instruction for the execution of their chain- for class inspired demos. Design procedures and demonstrated in this class. Basic jewelry making in the design process to create both decorative and maille, wire, or fabrication projects. various techniques will be discussed throughout skills are helpful but not required for this class. functional metal objects. The works produced may As such, demonstrations will not be predetermined, the semester. include wearable art or small sculptures; learning but instead will be provided by student request. Prerequisite: The completion of a beginning 1108.53.01.21 All Levels metal fabrication techniques and torch soldering. jewelry/metals class including torch soldering. Wednesdays, April 7 – June 9 1108.33.02.21 Levels 2 & 3 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 10 sessions 1108.23.02.21 Level 1 Tuesdays, April 6 – June 8 1108.33.04.21 Levels 2 & 3 $308 Members, $338 Guests Wednesdays, April 7 – June 9 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 10 sessions Tuesdays, April 6 – June 8 $50 Materials/Studio Fee 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 10 sessions $308 Members, $348 Guests 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 10 sessions $308 Members, $348 Guests $40 Materials/Studio Fee $308 Members, $348 Guests $40 Materials/Studio Fee $40 Materials/Studio Fee Jewelry & Metalsmithing: Enameling Jewelry & Metalsmithing: Instructor: Robin Servo Intermediate In this class, students will be introduced to the Instructor: Nancy Clark fundamentals of enameling. Basic wet and dry This class is for students who have recently com- enameling techniques, along with other topics such pleted the beginning level metals class and want as enamel selection, equipment, and metal to improve skills previously learned, and build the preparation will be taught. Instruction on tech- confidence necessary to transition to higher level niques necessary to incorporate enameled pieces classes. Instruction will include more advanced into jewelry or decorative objects will be included. soldering, stone setting, and metal fabrication tech- No previous enameling experience is necessary, niques along with suggested practice test pieces but basic soldering and metal fabrication and projects utilizing the demonstrated processes. experience is recommended. Prerequisite: The completion of a beginning 1108.33.05.21 Levels 2 & 3 jewelry/metals class including torch soldering. Wednesdays, April 7 – June 9 108.33.03.21 Level 2 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 10 sessions Tuesdays, April 6 – June 8 $308 Members, $348 Guests 3:45 pm – 6:45 pm, 10 sessions $50 Materials/Studio Fee $308 Members, $348 Guests $45 Materials/Studio Fee
right: Lily Marinelli, Serenity, sterling silver cast w/ enamel; turquoise, apatite & black pearl
above: Persephone Bracelet, sterling silver w/ peridot, detail
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JEWELRY & METALS JEWELRY & METALS JEWELRY & POLYMER CLAY MIXED MEDIA
Thursdays Saturday Workshop Jewelry & Polymer Clay: Mixed Media: Jewelry & Metalsmithing: Jewelry & Metalsmithing: Techniques to Create Jewelry Collage & Assemblage Beginning Tapered Ring & Decorate Small Objects Instructor: Marat Paransky Instructor: Sharene Screws Instructor: Nancy Clark Instructor: Janice Degen This course is a combination of technical instruc- Whether you are new to Polymer Clay or a veteran, tion through demos, discussion of examples from This class is for students who have no experience During this class you will be introduced to basic the information and instruction in this course will art history in books/ slideshows and, of course, in jewelry making. Instruction covers the funda- silver working skills as you make an adjustable expand your understanding and grow your skills studio time and individual instruction for students mentals of basic tool usage and safety in the studio. tapered ring from sterling silver. You can choose in using this medium. to create collage and assemblage work. In terms Additionally, students will become engaged in how wide or narrow you want your ring to be! You Join us in a fun-filled term as we focus on stripes. of theory, the instructor will be discussing these art the design process to create both decorative and will learn hammer texturing, metal forming, filing We will assemble a series of loaf canes with forms in their historical context, their subversive functional metal objects. The works produced may and shaping, torch soldering, different finishing different variations, then manipulate slices of the nature and contemporary uses in the visual arts. include wearable art or small sculptures, learning techniques, and patinas. canes with color and slicing techniques. These will metal fabrication techniques and torch soldering. Each student will leave class with a finished ring Some of the technical topics include: become a coordinated set of veneers to be applied ready to wear home. • Supports for collage and assemblage to many shapes of beads, embellish small objects, 1108.23.03.21 Level 1 • Mounting images and materials or create a mosaic type pendant. Thursdays, April 8 – June 10 2108.53.01.21 All Levels • Sealing images and objects Color theory, clay mixing, safe clay handling, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 10 sessions Saturday, April 24 • Glues and mediums $308 Members, $348 Guests 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, 1 session storage, firing, and a variety of finishing techniques will also be explored. Students will be required to scavenge for their own $40 Materials/Studio Fee $58 Members, $98 Guests raw materials and ready-mades, as well as pur- $30 Materials/Studio Fee 1109.53.01.21 All Levels chase acrylic medium and PVA glue. They will also Jewelry & Metalsmithing: Fridays, April 16 – June 11 need to bring in their painting/ drawing/ sculptural Surface Embellishment 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 9 sessions medium of choice to add to their projects. Instructor: Terri Dworkin $243 Members, $283 Guests, $50 Materials Fee 1109.53.02.21 All Levels A variety of decorative processes will be presented/ Fridays, April 9 – June 11 explored, (not all at once, 2–3 per semester). 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 10 sessions Some to be considered: bead construction, direct $270 Members, $310 Guests casting, fusion, marriage of metal, metal forming, mokume gane, reticulation, roller printing, wire weaving, and colorants too (including colored pencils, lacquers, patinas and resin).
1108.33.06.21 Levels 2 & 3 Thursdays, April 8 – June 10 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 10 sessions $308 Members, $348 Guests $40 Materials/Studio Fee
1108.33.07.21 Levels 2 & 3 Thursdays, April 8 – June 10 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm, 10 sessions $308 Members, $348 Guests $40 Materials/Studio Fee
above: Suitable for Wearing w/ Orange Necklace Collection, above: Instructor Marat Paransky, Destination, opal, jasper & sterling silver collage assemblage
above: Instructor Sharene Screws, Polymer Bracelets, detail
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PAINTING* PAINTING PAINTING PAINTING
*Classes Listed By Day of Week Mondays Mondays Mondays Painting Light: Painting: Painting: Large Scale Mondays Beginner Personal Visions Instructor: Anatoliy Shapiro Instructor: Tim Widener Painting: Watercolor A Virtual Class Students will receive step-by-step instruction Level 1 Painting Light & Expressing Color for the Beginner Instructor: Meighen Jackson on how to create a large painting from pictures Instructor: Diane Smith is a class designed as an introduction to painting and sketches. Image will be projected on canvas This virtual studio class is directed towards the light, and for the beginner to understand color. In using an overhead projector, enabling larger- This class is for the student who wants to learn advanced student who wishes to paint every week the first part of the class, students will learn color scale proportions for painting. Composition will more about watercolor painting after taking the and move beyond general classroom instruction to by mixing it, and then applying it to canvas. After- be discussed and students will acquire a better Introductory class with Diane, or has had a previ- develop a personal aesthetic, independent vision wards, a grounding in the use and understanding understanding ous fundamentals of watercolor class. and artistic voice. It assumes the student is already of value, tonal rendering of form, understanding of methods, color and value as it applies to their Projects will be small to medium in size. familiar with the technical requirements of the edges, basic composition and other fundamental work. Painting media can include latex, acrylic In this class, students will: medium and is able to work outside of class as well methods and techniques are introduced to start and oil and should paint on stretched canvas, • Add to their knowledge of watercolor supplies. as during scheduled sessions. Critiques, individual students on their way to describing a painting with 30 x 40 inches, or larger. • Explore color theory using the value scale and problem solving, and discussions of contemporary light. This course is designed for the student with Bring your ideas, references, such as photographs mixing color to create color themed paintings. art issues related to the student’s work, form the little to no painting experience, but can be adapted and/or sketches to the FIRST class. • Learn watercolor techniques through instructor foundation of this instruction. for those who have painted for years and want demonstrations and apply this knowledge 1112.33.01.21 Level 2 & Up to learn these techniques. 1112.43.01.21 Levels 3 & 4 to their own projects. Mondays, April 5 – June 14 Students can work in oil, acrylic, watercolor, Mondays, April 5 – June 14 • Learn composition basics through the use No Class May 31 and pastel. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 10 sessions of still life and landscape material. 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 10 sessions A class field trip may take place during the semes- $270 Members, $310 Guests 1112.23.02.21 Level 1 $270 Members, $310 Guests ter for one class meeting date. Mondays, April 5 – May 3 1112.43.02.21 Levels 3 & 4 There is a supply list for this class. 9:00 am – 3:30 pm, 5 sessions Prerequisite: An Introduction to Watercolor class Mondays, April 5 – June 14 $293 Members, $333 Guests must be taken before this Level 1 class. No Class May 31 1112.23.03.21 Level 1 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, 10 sessions 1112.23.01.21 Level 1 Mondays, May 10 – June 14, No Class May 31 $270 Members, $310 Guests Mondays, April 12 – May 24 9:00 am – 3:30 pm, 5 sessions 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 7 sessions $293 Members, $333 Guests $189 Members, $229 Guests, $5 Materials Fee If You are New to ZOOM... You will need an iPad, or a Laptop, or an iPhone and the Zoom application. • Go to Zoom.us and download the Zoom software. • You will receive an email which will allow you to activate your Zoom account. • This process can take 10 –15 minutes, so please plan to do this well ahead of your scheduled class time. All virtual class registrations must include an email address and phone number. Students will receive an email two working days prior to the start of their online class that will include additional information and a secure Zoom class link.
right: Sondra Ragon, Orange Harvest, oil, detail
above: Instructor Diane Smith, Bird, watercolor, detail above: Maria Marcotte, Kensington Morning, oil, detail
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PAINTING PAINTING PAINTING PAINTING
Mondays Tuesdays Tuesdays Tuesdays Painting: Painting: Watercolor Painting: Painting: Expressionist Figure Dramatic Forest Landscapes in Oil Intermediate — Level 2 Advanced Studio Instructor: Lynne Spanke Instructor: Donald Cronkhite Instructor: Diane Smith Instructor: Leslie Masters Explore the nature of the human experience Bland, flat landscapes no more! Bring drama and This class is for the watercolor student who The goal of this class is to provide serious, advanced through methods of painting the figure using dimension to your forested landscapes by learn- already has some background and experience with painters with a small group venue that is safe and gestural brushstrokes, paint application, vivid color, ing techniques such as: choosing the right color watercolor painting regarding values, color mixing, healthy. There will be discussions, critiques, and and line work. Convey stirring ideas through partners, varying focus, and creating a composition paint properties as well as knowledge of watercolor attention from the instructor, to help students emotive style in a figure’s expression and form. that moves. By starting with gesture techniques paper and supplies. There will be individual help pursue their personal direction in painting. using dry brush and scumbling, students will learn in a friendly atmosphere, while building on the Prerequisite: Intermediate/ advanced painting. 1112.53.02.21 All Levels to paint dramatic landscapes in a relaxed atmos- foundations you know, and continuing to learn at Tuesdays, April 6 – June 8 phere. Some history of landscape will be an intermediate level. 1112.43.03.21 Levels 3 & 4 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 10 sessions referenced and instruction will be presented A class field trip may take place during the semes- Tuesdays, April 6 – June 8 $270 Members, $310 Guests through demonstration as well as individual ter for one class meeting date. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 10 sessions attention. Some painting experience is preferred. $270 Members, $310 Guests In this class we will explore: Painting: Contemporary Landscape 1112.33.11.21 Level 2 & Up • Unique subject matter and how to make 1112.43.04.21 Levels 3 & 4 Instructor: Edward Duff Mondays, April 5 – June 14 a creative painting Tuesdays, April 6 – June 8 This class will cover the basic foundations of • Turning a photograph into a piece of art 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 10 sessions No Class May 31 landscape painting with a focus on atmospheric • Mixed Media and Collage $270 Members, $310 Guests 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 10 sessions perspective, accurate color mixing, composition, • Abstract and Realism $270 Members, $310 Guests, $5 Materials Fee and photo interpretation. Through demonstrations, Prerequisite: Intro to Watercolor AND Beginner/ Painting Critiques w/ Leslie Masters individual instruction, group critiques, and lectures Level 1 classes w/ Diane Smith, OR an equivalent If you want to have Leslie critique your paintings, on the history of landscape painting to the present, of two or more semesters of watercolor painting. sign up for either the morning or afternoon session. students will be encouraged to find their own per- sonal direction as they create contemporary works 1112.33.02.21 Level 2 The one-hour sessions will meet weekly in the of art. Demonstrations will be done in oil. Tuesdays, April 13 – June 1 Commons Gallery. You will have time to discuss Oil, acrylic, gouache, and watercolor painters 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 8 sessions your work and hear Leslie’s comments to help you paint at home. are all welcome. $216 Members, $256 Guests, $5 Materials Fee 1112.43.05.21 Levels 3 & 4 1112.33.03.21 Level 2 & Up Tuesdays, April 6 – June 8 Tuesdays, April 6 – June 8 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, 10 sessions 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 10 sessions $120 Members, $160 Guests $270 Members, $310 Guests, $5 Materials Fee
1112.43.06.21 Levels 3 & 4 Tuesdays, April 6 – June 8 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm, 10 sessions $120 Members, $160 Guests above: Instructor Donald Cronkhite, Twilight of Grandeur, oil, detail
right: Judi Mindell, The Old City, watercolor right: Lynn Parkllan, Flow Gently, acrylic
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Tuesdays Wednesdays Wednesdays Wednesdays Painting: Painting: Painting: Painting: Intro to Oil Painting Plein Air Landscape Abstract Narrative Landscape Instructor: Donald Cronkhite Instructor: Edward Duff Instructor: Kim Fay Instructor: Clinton Snider Students will learn the basic concepts of composi- This class will cover the basic foundations of plein This course is for students who are interested This class takes a personal approach to landscape tion value, color theory/ mixing, observational air landscape painting with a focus on accurate in learning to paint in a different, abstract way. painting as a way to investigate the world and share painting, medium control; and other basic oil paint- color mixing, brushwork, paint handling, composi- Students will explore a variety of painting media, our findings. Students will learn how to render the ing concepts in order to produce an original image tion, and simplification of form. The class will meet materials and techniques to build expression in landscape, starting from its simplest elements using oil paint as the medium. each week at a different location and work on their work with an emphasis on concept, composi- and proceeding to render details and relationships. site. Students will gain confidence and learn the tion, color and personal style. Each student will Various aspects of landscape painting will be 1112.23.02.21 Intro/ Level 1 essential techniques of plein air painting through receive individual attention with a focus toward covered, depending on the level of each student. Tuesdays, April 6 – June 8 demonstrations, individual instruction and group building a body of work. These will include lectures on environment and 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 10 sessions critiques. Demonstrations will be done in oil. Media: oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel and/or mixed current practices, current and past artists, slides $270 Members, $310 Guests, $5 Materials Fee In the case of inclement weather, the class media. of various settings and formal aspects such as: will meet at the BBAC to work from their photo Prerequisite: Level 1 & 2 drawing & painting understanding values, color relationships, per- reference and sketches. experience. spective, drawing, and different ways of handling Acrylic, gouache and watercolor painters are wel- pigment. There will be an emphasis on the many come. A portable easel is required for this class. 1112.33.06.21 Level 2 & Up ways landscape painting is being expressed today. Wednesdays, April 7 – June 8 This course is suitable for beginners as well as 1112.33.04.21 Level 2 & Up 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 10 sessions advanced students. Wednesdays, May 12 – June 16 $270 Members, $310 Guests All painting mediums are welcome. 9:00 am – 3:30 pm, 6 sessions $351 Members, $391 Guests, $5 Materials Fee 1112.33.08.21 Level 2 & Up Painting: Experimental Watermedia/ Wednesdays, April 7 – June 9 Unique Techniques 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 10 sessions Painting: Acrylic/ Mixed Media Instructor: Laura Whitesides Host $270 Members, $310 Guests Intermediate — Level 2 This class allows students to expand their paintings Instructor: Andrea Tama by exploring and experimenting with non-traditional This semester we will be exploring water and sky mixed water media techniques to enrich the paint- in paintings, using our acrylic paint, mixed media ing surface. Traditional and experimental painters and mediums. There will be discussion of artists will benefit as they adapt these experiments into and hands-on demonstration. their own painting styles. This class is also a great way to start painting for the student who is willing 1112.33.05.21 Level 2 to jump in and bring a sense of adventure. Wednesdays, April 7 – May 26 New and returning students are welcome as each 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 8 sessions semester offers something different. $216 Members, $256 Guests, $15 Materials Fee 1112.53.07.21 All Levels Wednesdays, April 7 – June 9 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 10 sessions $270 Members, $310 Guests
left: Susan Pennell, Feast Upon, acrylic, detail right: Janice Brown, Spring in Wonderland, mixed media, detail
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Wednesdays Thursdays Thursdays Thursdays Painting: Mixed Watermedia/ Painting: Painting Light/ Expressing Color Painting: Large Scale Wet & Wild Advanced Acrylic Mixed Media Instructor: Tim Widener Instructor: Anatoliy Shapiro Instructor: Laura Whitesides Host Instructor: Andrea Tama This class takes the intermediate painting student Students will receive step-by-step instruction on This class allows students to expand their paintings This semester we will be exploring water and sky to the advanced level for a greater understanding how to create a large painting from pictures and by exploring and experimenting with non-traditional in paintings, using acrylic paint, mixed media and of how to use light to create atmosphere, mood and sketches. Image will be projected on canvas using mixed water media techniques to enrich the paint- mediums. There will be discussion of artists and radiance in an Impressionistic, suggestive manner. an overhead projector, enabling larger-scale pro- ing surface. Traditional and experimental painters hands-on demonstration. Both traditional and contemporary techniques portions for painting. Composition will be discussed will benefit as they adapt these experiments into are taught and encouraged in the student’s work. and students will acquire a better understanding their own painting styles. This class is also a great 1112.43.07.21 Level 3 & Up Media: oil, acrylic, watercolor and pastel. of methods, color and value as it applies to their way to start painting for the student who is willing Thursdays, April 8– May 27 work. Painting media can include latex, acrylic and to jump in and bring a sense of adventure. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 8 sessions 1112.33.13.21 Level 2 oil and should paint on stretched canvas, 30 x 40 New and returning students welcome as each $216 Members, $256 Guests, $15 Materials Fee Thursdays, April 8 – May 6 inches, or larger. semester offers something different. 9:00 am – 3:30 pm, 5 sessions Bring your ideas, references, such as photographs $293 Members, $333 Guests and/or sketches to the FIRST class. 1112.33.09.21 Level 2 & Up Painting The Sea & Sky Wednesdays, April 7 – June 9 Instructor: Edward Duff 1112.33.14.21 Level 2 1112.33.15.21 Level 2 & Up 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 10 sessions Thursdays, May 13 – June 10 Thursdays, April 8 – June 10 In this class, students will explore the fundamentals 9:00 am – 3:30 pm, 5 sessions 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 10 sessions $270 Members, $310 Guests of painting the sea and sky in dramatic seascapes $293 Members, $333 Guests and landscapes. Utilizing a limited palette and with $270 Members, $310 Guests Painting the Invisible an emphasis on shapes, values, edges and color, students will gain confidence while creating vivid Instructor: Donald Cronkhite Painting: Painting & Mixed Media: and dynamic works of art. Throughout the course, Advanced Watercolor/ Levels 3 & 4 Oil, Acrylic & Experimental Materials Atmosphere is like an unseen character that sets students will receive individual instruction, and will Instructor: Diane Smith Instructor: Marat Paransky the mood and enriches your artwork. Learn tech- benefit from demonstrations, group critiques, and niques and subtle colors for painting skies, realistic lectures on the sea and sky as a favorite subject Students will be using watercolor techniques and This painting class will explore the intersection fog and soft, diffused light to bring drama and of painters from the past to the present. experiment with a variety of water media ideas. between oil/ acrylic painting and experimental dimension to your landscapes. Demonstrations will be done in oil. Traditional and abstract subject matter will be materials and actions. There will be technical Oil, acrylic, gouache, and watercolor painters presented, as well as using professional watercolor instruction through demos, discussion of examples 1112.33.10.21 Level 2 & Up are all welcome. artists’ styles for inspiration. The instructor will in books and slideshows, and studio time to work Wednesdays, April 7 – June 9 provide inspirational demos and techniques, and on the projects. Topics will include: mounting 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 10 sessions 1112.33.12.21 Level 2 & Up students are encouraged to bring their own inspira- materials, marks and stains, unusual supports, text $270 Members, $310 Guests, $5 Materials Fee Thursdays, April 8 – June 10 tions for some of the projects as well. in paintings, found images & automatic drawing. 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 10 sessions Intermediate and advanced students are welcome. All skill levels welcome! $270 Members, $310 Guests, $5 Materials Fee Individual support will be given to each student. Students will need to have traditional painting sup- A class field trip may take place during the semes- plies, as well as a handful of other, basic supplies ter for one class meeting date. for the first class. There is a materials list for this class. Prerequisite: Level 1, Level 2+ classes w/ Diane 1112.53.08.21 All Levels Roach Smith or an equivalent of 2 or 3 years Thursdays, April 8 – June 10 of watercolor classes. 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 10 sessions $270 Members, $310 Guests 1112.43.08.21 Levels 3 & 4 oil on canvas, detail Thursdays, April 15 – June 3 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 8 sessions $216 Members, $256 Guests, $5 Material Fee left: Instructor Edward Duff, Summer, Endless
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PAINTING PAINTING PAINTING PAINTING
Thursdays Fridays Fridays Saturdays Cloudscapes: Painting: Painting: Painting & Drawing: Painting the Silver Lining Contemporary Landscape Figure & Portrait in Oil Your Favorite Pets Instructor: Donald Cronkhite Instructor: Edward Duff Instructor: Daniel Keller Instructor: Leman Lambert A cloudy sky can be ominous or hopeful depending This class will cover the basic foundations of Using oils or acrylics, students will concentrate on This class is designed for intermediate and on your point of view. Students will learn to capture landscape painting with a focus on atmospheric traditional principles of observational painting. advanced students who want to draw and/or paint the ephemeral quality of clouds using traditional perspective, accurate color mixing, composition, Instruction includes color theory, value, organiza- their favorite pets. We’ll explore composition, and techniques in oil paint, focusing on the building and photo interpretation. Through demonstrations, tion, illusion of form and space, theory of composi- methods of defining proportions to achieve of translucent layers to create the illusion of light, individual instruction, group critiques, and lectures tion and paint application. Preparatory paintings a good likeness of your pet; along with a variety shadow, color, form, and texture. on the history of landscape painting to the present and use of limited palettes serve as aids in the of techniques to depict various types of animal fur. Observation, references and composition will be students will be encouraged to find their own per- learning process. You will need to have good quality photos to work merged to translate clouds to canvas. sonal direction as they create contemporary works Students will paint from a live model in each class. from: close-ups with detail such as high resolution of art. Demonstrations will be done in oil. prints or a laptop/ iPad to work from.) 1112.33.16.21 Level 2 & Up Oil, acrylic, gouache, and watercolor painters 1112.53.09.21 All Levels Media: oil, acrylic, charcoal and pastel. Thursdays, April 8 – June 10 are all welcome. Fridays, April 9 – June 11 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 10 sessions 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 10 sessions 1105.33.02.21 Level 2 & Up $270 Members, $310 Guests, $5 Materials Fee 1112.33.18.21 Level 2 & Up $270 Members, $310 Guests, $110 Model Fee Saturdays, April 10 – June 12 Fridays, April 9 – June 11 No Class May 29 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 10 sessions 1112.53.10.21 All Levels 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 9 sessions Paint w/ Meaning $270 Members, $310 Guests, $5 Materials Fee Fridays, April 9 – June 11 $243 Members, $283 Guests Instructor: Clinton Snider 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 10 sessions $270 Members, $310 Guests, $110 Model Fee This class is intended for those who wish to Painting: continue their painting practice and to develop Applying Gold Leaf to Paintings a unique direction of personal artwork. Through Painting: Instructor: Cheryl Widener in-class work, lectures, group critiques, research, Advanced Studio Practices and personalized attention, the painter will learn Instructor: Edward Duff Adding gold leaf to paintings can create a whole to: experiment, discuss their work, and come to new dimension and impact to your work. This better understand the creative process. This class This class is for advanced students who wish to workshop offers a basic introduction to the materi- encourages the student to be the ultimate advocate further their drawing & painting skills while investi- als, methods of technical application and practice, for his or her unique vision of the world. Most work gating, visualizing and developing a personal body which then allows for creativity and design to take done in class will be self-directed and at your own of work. Students will refine their technical skills, over! The instructor will demonstrate and lead pace. Students should already have experience, expand their knowledge of materials and process, students through creating samples and experience or be enthusiastic beginners. and benefit from individual instruction, group the application process. All painting media are welcome. critiques and lectures on classical and contempo- rary studio practices. 2112.33.01.21 Level 2 & Up 1112.33.17.21 All Levels Students should bring their current works-in- Saturdays, May 1– May 22 Thursdays, April 8 – June 10 progress, reference materials, and their preferred 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, 4 sessions 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 10 sessions painting medium to class. $132 Members, $172 Guests $270 Members, $310 Guests, $5 Materials Fee 1112.33.19.21 Level 2 & Up Fridays, April 9 – June 11 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, 10 sessions $270 Members, $310 Guests, $5 Materials Fee
right: Wendy Winnick, Gossiping Cacti, oil
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PASTELS PHOTOGRAPHY PRINTMAKING PRINTMAKING
Pastels: Digital Photography: Level 2+ Book Arts/ Printmaking: Traditional Figure & Portrait in Pastel Instructor: Laurie Tennent The Printed Book Japanese Woodblock Printing Instructor: Du Truong Instructor: Laura Beyer Instructor: Nobuko Yamasaki This class is for students that already know the Learn the fundamentals of color theory to properly basic functions of their DSLR camera and how to This class will focus on creating original prints The traditional Japanese method of handmade layer colors and capture the figure and portrait use it in manual mode. This technical understand- that will be used as content for handmade books. multi-colored printing included “Bokashi” (shading in pastel. This class will focus on the basic anat- ing will be utilized in conceptual and compositional Students will learn a number of versatile printmak- technique) will be taught using woodblocks, omy skills needed to draw the figure and portrait. assignments. ing techniques and book structures. You will be special tools, and watercolor. Students will do figure and portrait studies Images created will be discussed in group critiques amazed at the beautiful books you create! from photographs and experiment with a variety designed to sensitize the creative eye. Students 1115.53.02.21 All Levels of colored papers to enhance their drawings. will learn editing in Photoshop™ and will explore 1120.53.01.21 All Levels Wednesdays, April 7 – June 9 The instructor will provide photos to start off the off-camera lighting for portraits. Mondays, April 5 – June 14, No Class May 31 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 10 sessions class. Students are required to have a DSLR camera, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, 10 sessions $270 Members, $310 Guests, $10 Materials Fee Prerequisite: Must have some drawing experience. laptop computer with access to 32G storage or $270 Members, $310 Guests, $35 Materials Fee 32.6 USB, and Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Light- 1113.53.03.21 All Levels room. These can be activated through Adobe.com Printmaking: Painterly Prints Wednesdays, April 7 – June 9 at a monthly rate. Process & Printmaking Instructor: Laura Whitesides Host Instructor: Laura Beyer 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, 10 sessions Monotypes are a combination of painting and 1114.33.01.21 Level 2 & Up $270 Members, $310 Guests, $15 Materials Fee Curious about printmaking? Students will be intro- printmaking which is a spontaneous way of working Tuesdays, April 6 – June 8 duced to a variety of printing techniques to create and readily lends itself to experimentation. Class 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 10 sessions one-of-a-kind prints such as monotype with a instruction concentrates on water-based media $180 Members, $220 Guests brayer, watercolor monotype, drypoint, collagraph, such as paints, crayons, pencils and inks. and printing with stencils. Students are encouraged This class explores different painting/printing pro- take what inspires them about the technique dem- cesses using gelatin plates, Plexiglass plates, and onstrations to create their own unique works of art. collograph plates.
1115.53.01.21 All Levels 1115.53.03.21 All Levels Mondays, April 5 – June 14, No Class May 31 Thursdays, April 8 – June 10 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm, 10 sessions 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 10 sessions $270 Members, $310 Guests, $30 Materials Fee $270 Members, $310 Guests, $25 Materials Fee photograph, detail photograph, Peonies,
Full Moon, lelft: Instructor Laurie Tennent, lelft: Instructor Laurie Tennent, right: Instructor Nobuko Yamasaki, woodblock print, detail
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PRINTMAKING SCULPTURE
Printmaking: Sculpture: Contemporary Intaglio Printmaking Intro to Figure & Portrait Instructor: Laura Beyer Instructor: Mary Dudek This course will cover traditional and contemporary Through a series of anatomy lectures and direct intaglio printmaking methods including zinc plate observation, students will gain a deep appreciation etching, dry point, collagraph, and photosensitive for the human body, and understanding of form plates. This class will also cover contemporary and proportion. Students will learn the basics of processes such as monoprinting and image clay modeling through sculpting from plaster casts, transfer techniques. the skeleton, portrait and full-figure in stoneware. This class is designed to be self-directed and All experience levels are welcome. appropriate for all skill levels. 1116.53.01.21 All Levels 1115.53.04.21 All Levels Fridays, April 9 – June 11 Thursdays, April 8 – June 10 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 10 sessions 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 10 sessions $270 Members, $310 Guests $270 Members, $310 Guests, $40 Materials Fee $75 Materials/Studio Fee, $88 Model Fee
above: Instructor Laura Beyer, Print and Process class BBACHigh School Classes BBAC PROGRAM GUIDE 40 Register online at BBArtCenter.org High School Classes High School Classes “Creativity takes courage.”— Henri Matisse
HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL
COVID Information Drawing Fundamentals: Intro to Portrait Painting: llustration & Design: for Teen Classes Grades 8 – 12 Grades 9 – 12 Grades 9 – 12 At the time of the publication of this program Instructor: Lynn Spanke Instructor: Lynn Spanke Instructor: Robin Dewitt guide, our intention is to have on-site Students will learn the core drawing skills neces- Explore acrylic painting techniques to create Illustration is the art of visual storytelling and using classes and camps, however this is depend- sary to express their ideas and observations expressive portraits. Facial anatomy and capturing an image to convey an idea. In this class, students ent on the COVID restrictions. visually. Emphasis will be on developing perceptual likeness will be covered, in addition to color theory will explore the way to visually tell their stories and Go to the BBAC website for more COVID skills and understanding the structure of drawings: and methods of applying paint to canvas and paper. add a symphony of impact to their message. From related guidelines for youth/teen classes perspective, contour, volumetric rendering and Students will work from photo references and researching, to rough sketches, to final art, they and camps at BBArtCenter.org. composition. For students intending to study design plaster statues. will create work using a variety of media that is fun or visual art in college, this is a great opportunity A materials list will be provided on the first day and engaging. to develop portfolio pieces. of class. A materials list will be provided on the first day BBAC Teen Curriculum A materials list will be provided on the first day of class. Whether you are pursuing art courses for of class. 1205.53.03.21 All Levels a future career, college admissions or personal Thursdays, April 15 – June 3 1221.53.01.21 All Levels enrichment, we offer a variety of classes to suit 1205.53.01.21 All Levels 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm, 8 sessions Saturdays, April 10 – June 5, No Class May 29 your interests and skill level. Saturdays, April 10 – June 5 $224 Members, $264 Guests 10:00 am – 11:30 am, 8 sessions No Class May 29 $5 Lab/Materials Fee $224 Members, $264 Guests, $5 Materials Fee 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 8 sessions Portfolio Development $224 Members, $264 Guests for High School Students $5 Lab/Materials Fee High School Oil Painting: Character Design for Animation: Courses marked with PD indicate that the class Grades 9 – 12 Grades 9 – 12 has an optional pre-college component for Instructor: Lynn Spanke Instructor: Robin Dewitt students who wish to develop a portfolio for col- Advanced Drawing: Grades 8 – 12 Students will learn the fundamentals of oil painting, This class focuses on developing characters for lege admissions and scholarship. These classes and the concepts needed to work from life, from animation. Learn about anatomy, proportion, move- Instructor: Lynn Spanke provide opportunities for critique, portfolio reviews photos, as well as incorporating imagination to help ment and facial expressions to create characters and guidance with documenting and presenting This course is recommended for students with complete projects done in class. with personality and visual appeal. Students will artwork. previous drawing experience who want to further Both direct and indirect methods will be covered, work with pencil, marker for design and use poly- All high school courses are taught by professional develop their artistic skills and creative voice. as well as an overview of composition. mer clay to create their own character maquette. teaching-artists who provide individualized instruc- It is also an excellent class for building strong A materials list will be provided on the first day A materials list will be provided on the first day tion to help students reach their goals and create portfolio-quality work. With an emphasis on of class. of class. portfolio quality work. traditional and non-traditional drawing techniques, 1203.53.05.21 All Levels conceptual problem-solving and visual storytelling, 1212.33.02.21 All Levels Saturdays, April 10 – June 5, No Class May 29 Saturdays, April 10 – June 5, No Class May 29 Teen Arts Board (TAB) students will work from direct observation and their imagination. 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm, 8 sessions 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm, 8 sessions High school students in grades 9–12 are invited A materials list will be provided on the first day $224 Members, $264 Guests $224 Members, $264 Guests to join the BBAC Teen Arts Board (TAB). TAB of class. $5 Lab/ Materials Fee students earn volunteer hours by assisting in the $5 Lab/Materials Fee Sundays @ the Center drop-in workshops and 1205.53.02.21 working on art-related community service projects. Tuesdays, April 13 – June 1 To learn more and get involved, contact: 4:15 pm – 6:00 pm, 8 sessions [email protected] $224 Members, $264 Guests Adult classes are open to students 18 and older. $5 Lab/Materials Fee Members of our education staff are happy to assist you with your selection.
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HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL VIRTUAL CLASS
Jewelry & Metalsmithing: Intro to Photography: Ceramics w/ Wheel-Throwing: Grades 6 – 12 Grades 6 – 12 Grades 6 – 12 Instructor: Scott Brazeau Instructor: Rachel Thomas Instructor: Tracey Priska Students will design and make decorative and Students will learn basic functions of the DSLR Students will learn how to use the wheel as a tool functional metal objects. The work produced may camera and how to use it in manual mode. to make both functional and sculptural art. Projects include wearable art, jewelry or small sculptures. This course will cover the fundamentals of visual will be designed to encourage personal expression Techniques explored will be lost-wax casting, composition and lighting. at all skill levels. Handbuilding techniques will also riveting and fabrication/assemblage. Students are required to have a DSLR camera be explored and integrated with the wheel projects. Instructions cover the fundamentals of tool use and optional laptop with access to 32G storage Students will have the chance to move at their own and studio safety. or a 32.6 USB. pace and enjoy learning this versatile tool.
1208.53.02.21 All Levels 1214.53.01.21 All Levels 1204.53.02.21 All Levels Mondays, April 12 – May 24 Tuesdays, April 13 – May 4 Wednesdays, April 14 – June 2 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, 7 sessions 4:15 pm – 6:00 pm, 4 sessions 4:15 pm – 6:00 pm, 8 sessions $196 Members, $236 Guests, $35 Materials Fee $108 Members, $148 Guests $224 Members, $264 Guests, $30 Materials Fee $5 Lab/Materials Fee Fashion Illustration: Drawing Skills: Grades 7 – 12 Advanced Photography Grades 6 – 9 & Photo Editing: Grades 7 – 12 Instructor: Vivyan Zhang A Virtual Class Instructor: Rachel Thomas Learn fashion illustration techniques, how to stylize Instructor: BBAC Faculty the figure and capture the movement and allure of This advanced photography course will cover Learn to draw what you see through direct observa- clothing. You will design your own ready-to-wear more in-depth topics and techniques of digital tion of your subject matter and the use of refer- collection through research, mood board develop- photography and photo editing software with ences. Lessons will include exercises with basic ment, fabric-sourcing and fashion illustration. Adobe Lightroom™. shapes, value scales, and light and shadow. Each student will develop a croquis book and All students should have a DSLR camera and Grid-drawing, perspective, and various mark-mak- illustrate finished collections through different knowledge of the basic functions of their camera ing techniques will also be explored with a variety gouache and marker techniques. in manual mode. of subject matter including common objects, Students should bring a 9''x 12'' spiral sketchbook A laptop (with Lightroom) is required and access portraits and landscape. to class. to 32G storage or a 32.6 USB. A materials list will be provided on the first day After you complete your registration for this virtual of class. 1214.53.02.21 All Levels class, you will receive an email one week before Tuesdays, May 11 – June 1 the first day that will include directions and a link
1206.53.03.21 All Levels , mixed media 4:15 pm – 6:00 pm, 4 sessions for your secure Zoom class session. Tuesdays, April 13 – June 1 $108 Members, $148 Guests Required materials list: 4:15 pm – 6:00 pm, 8 sessions $5 Lab/Materials Fee $224 Members, $264 Guests • spiral bound sketchbook (9'' x 12'' or 11'' x 14'') • graphite pencils (HB, 2B, 4B, 6B) $5 Lab/Materials Fee Fashion DesignFashion • pencil sharpener • white, plastic/ vinyl eraser • black ballpoint pen
1305.53.05.21 Sundays, April 11 – May 23 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 7 sessions $126 Members, $166 Guests left : Instructor Vivyan Zhang,
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“Creativity is intelligence having fun.”— Albert Einstein
MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL
COVID Information Advanced Drawing: for Youth & Teen Classes Grades 8 – 12 At the time of the publication of this program Instructor: Lynn Spanke guide, our intention is to have on-site This course is recommended for students with classes and camps, however this is depend- previous drawing experience who want to further ent on the COVID restrictions. develop their artistic skills and creative voice. Go to the BBAC website for more COVID It is also an excellent class for building strong related guidelines for youth/teen classes portfolio-quality work. With an emphasis on and camps at BBArtCenter.org. traditional and non-traditional drawing techniques, conceptual problem-solving and visual storytelling, students will work from direct observation and their Drawing Skills: Grades 6 – 8 imagination. Instructor: Diane Smith A materials list will be provided on the first day This class focuses on the fundamentals of drawing. of class. Still life, landscape and portrait drawing will be 1205.53.02.21 covered. Instruction will include quick warm-ups Tuesdays, April 13 – June 1 and exercises to develop perceptual and technical 4:15 pm – 6:00 pm, 8 sessions skills. Students will learn to draw with confidence $224 Members, $264 Guests, $5 Lab/Material Fee and express their ideas visually. A variety of media will be used, including graphite, charcoal, pastel and colored pencils. Drawing & Painting: A materials list will be provided on the first day Grades 6 – 8 of class. Instructor: Lindy Shewbridge 1305.53.01.21 This course introduces the fundamentals of draw- Thursdays, April 15 – June 3 ing and painting with emphasis on value, color, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, 8 sessions composition, scale and perspective. Beginner $224 Members, $264 Guests, $5 Material Fee students will develop skills and gain confidence as they explore still life, landscape, portraits and abstraction using a variety of media including Drawing Fundamentals: graphite, charcoal, pastels, watercolor and acrylic Grades 8 – 12 paint. The advanced student will be challenged as Instructor: Lynn Spanke the instructor provides individual direction for each Students will learn the core drawing skills neces- skill level. sary to express their ideas and observations 1322.53.01.21 All Levels visually. Emphasis will be on developing perceptual Saturdays, April 10 – June 5, No Class May 29 skills and understanding the structure of draw- 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, 8 sessions ings: perspective, contour, volumetric rendering $224 Members, $264 Guests, $5 Lab/Material Fee and composition. For students intending to study design or visual art in college, this is a great opportunity to develop portfolio pieces. A materials list will be provided on the first day of class.
1205.53.01.21 All Levels Saturdays, April 10 – June 5, No Class May 29 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 8 sessions BBACMiddle School $224 Members, $264 Guests, $5 Lab/Material Fee Classes BBAC PROGRAM GUIDE 47 Register online at BBArtCenter.org Middle School Classes Middle School Classes
MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL VIRTUAL CLASS
Character Design for Animation: Fashion Illustration: Advanced Photography Drawing Skills: Grades 6 – 8 Grades 7 – 12 & Photo Editing: Grades 7 – 12 Grades 6 – 9 Instructor: Robin Dewitt Instructor: Vivyan Zhang Instructor: Rachel Thoma A Virtual Class This class focuses on developing characters for Develop your personal fashion illustration style! This advanced photography course will cover Instructor: BBAC Faculty animation. Learn about anatomy, proportion, move- Learn how to stylize the figure as well as capture more in-depth topics and techniques of digital Learn to draw what you see through direct observa- ment and facial expressions to create characters the movement and allure of the clothing. You will photography and photo editing software with tion of your subject matter and the use of refer- with personality and visual appeal. Students will design your own ready-to-wear collection through Adobe Lightroom. All students should have a DSLR ences. Lessons will include exercises with basic work with pencil, marker for design and use poly- research, mood board development, fabric- camera and knowledge of the basic functions shapes, value scales, and light and shadow. mer clay to create their own character maquette. sourcing and fashion illustration. Each student of their camera in manual mode. Grid-drawing, perspective, and various mark-mak- will develop a croquis book and illustrate finished A laptop (with Lightroom) is required and access ing techniques will also be explored with a variety 1303.53.05.21 All Levels collections through different gouache and marker to 32G storage or a 32.6 USB. Saturdays, April 10 – June 5, No Class May 29 techniques. of subject matter including common objects, 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, 8 sessions Students should bring a 9'' x 12'' spiral sketchbook 1214.53.02.21 All Levels portraits and landscape. $224 Members, $264 Guests, $5 Lab/Material Fee to class. Tuesdays, May 11 – June 1 After you complete your registration for this virtual A materials list will be provided on the first day 4:15 pm – 6:00 pm, 4 sessions class, you will receive an email one week before of class. $108 Members, $148 Guests, $5 Lab/Material Fee the first day that will include directions and a link Jewelry & Metalsmithing: for your secure Zoom class session. Grades 6 – 12 1206.53.03.21 All Levels Instructor: Scott Brazeau Tuesdays, April 13 – June 1 Ceramics w/ Wheel-Throwing: Required materials list: 4:15 pm – 6:00 pm, 8 sessions Grades 6 – 12 • spiral bound sketchbook (9’’x 12’’ or 11’’ x 14’’) Students will design and make decorative and $224 Members, $264 Guests, $5 Lab/ Material Fee Instructor: Tracey Priska • graphite pencils (HB, 2B, 4B, 6B) functional metal objects. The work produced may • pencil sharpener include wearable art, jewelry or small sculptures. Students will learn how to use the wheel as a tool • white, plastic/vinyl eraser Techniques explored will be lost-wax casting, rivet- Intro to Photography: to make both functional and sculptural art. Projects • black ballpoint pen ing and fabrication/assemblage. Instructions cover Grades 6 – 12 will be designed to encourage personal expression the fundamentals of tool use and studio safety. at all skill levels. Handbuilding techniques will also 1305.53.05.21 Instructor: Rachel Thomas be explored and integrated with the wheel projects. Sundays, April 11 – May 23 1208.53.02.21 All Levels Students will learn basic functions of the DSLR Students will have the chance to move at their own 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 7 sessions Mondays, April 12 – May 24 camera and how to use it in manual mode. pace and enjoy learning this versatile tool. $126 Members, $166 Guests 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, 7 sessions This course will cover the fundamentals of visual $196 Members, $236 Guests, $35 Material Fee composition and lighting. 1204.53.02.21 All Levels Students are required to have a DSLR camera Wednesdays, April 14 – June 2 and optional laptop with access to 32G storage 4:15 pm – 6:00 pm, 8 sessions or a 32.6 USB. $224 Members, $264 Guests, $30 Material Fee
1214.53.01.21 All Levels Tuesdays, April 13 – May 4 4:15 pm – 6:00 pm, 4 sessions $108 Members, $148 Guests, $5 Lab/Material Fee
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GRADES 1 & 2 GRADES 1 & 2
COVID Information Drawing & Painting: for Youth Classes Grades 1 & 2 At the time of the publication of this program Instructor: Anne Ritchie guide, our intention is to have on-site Students will develop their drawing and painting classes and camps, however this is depend- skills as they explore watercolor, tempera, acrylic, ent on the COVID restrictions. graphite, pastels and colored pencil. This class en- Go to the BBAC website for more COVID courages creative expression and can be repeated related guidelines for youth/teen classes as each term introduces new concepts and lessons and camps at BBArtCenter.org. to spark the imagination.
1421.53.03.21 Art Sampler: Wednesdays, April 14 – June 2 Grades 1 & 2 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, 8 sessions Instructor: Lindy Shewbridge $224 Members, $264 Guests, $20 Materials Fee This sampler class introduces students to a variety of media. A different weekly project allows the Art Exploration: young artist to explore the basics of art making Grades 1 & 2 through drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, Instructors: Lindy Shewbridge & Tracey Priska printmaking and more. This class is a fun introduction to the wonderful 1405.53.10.21 world of art for the naturally curious and creative Mondays, April 12 – May 24 young artist. Weekly classes allow children to 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm, 7 sessions experience the styles and techniques used by $147 Members, $187 Guests, $15 Materials Fee artists, learn art vocabulary and develop art making skills through discussion and hands-on activi- ties with a variety of media for drawing, painting, Clay for Kids: printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, fibers and more! Grades 1 & 2 Students will also explore and draw from the art Instructor: Anne Ritchie in the BBAC galleries. This class can be repeated as each term provides new and challenging lessons Clay is a wonderful tactile medium for creative for skill development and creative exploration. exploration and learning about shape and form. Weekly lessons teach a variety of handbuild- 1409.53.11.21 w/ Instructor Lindy Shewbridge ing techniques for making animals, imaginary Thursdays, April 15 – June 3 creatures, sculptures, functional objects and more. 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, 8 sessions Students can repeat this class as new projects and $224 Members, $264 Guests, $20 Materials Fee techniques are introduced each session. 1409.53.12.21 w/ Instructor Tracey Priska 1404.53.04.21 Saturdays, April 10 – June 5, No class May 29 Tuesdays, April 13 – June 1 10:00 am – 11:30 am, 8 sessions 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, 8 sessions $224 Members, $264 Guests, $20 Materials Fee $224 Members, $264 Guests, $25 Materials Fee BBACElementary School Classes BBAC PROGRAM GUIDE 51 Register online at BBArtCenter.org Elementary School Classes Elementary School Classes
GRADES 3 – 5 GRADES 3 – 5 VIRTUAL CLASS VIRTUAL CLASS
Drawing & Painting: Grades 3 – 5 Fashion Illustration & Accessories: Drawing Basics: Virtual Fun Instructor: Lindy Shewbridge Grades 3 – 5 Grades 3 – 5 w/ Art + Math + Science: Instructor: Vivyan Zhang Grades 3 – 5 This class focuses on learning the fundamentals A Virtual Class of drawing and painting. Students will learn Students will learn the process of fashion design Instructor: BBAC Faculty A Virtual Class to render objects from life and the imagination. from illustrating an idea to creating final products. Instructor: Tracey Priska In this virtual class, students will learn to draw Each class encourages creativity and experimenta- They will practice drawing skills and proportions, with confidence and express their ideas visually. There is lots to learn and lots to create when tion as students develop confidence working and create their own wearable accessories using The weekly sessions will introduce a variety exploring science and math through art! Each with a variety of drawing and painting media which hand sewing techniques. of drawing techniques to build an understanding week the instructor will introduce a new concept may include graphite, charcoal, pastel, watercolor, A materials list will be provided on the first day of line, shape, form, and value. for students to experience with online demonstra- tempera and acrylic. of class. Subject matter will vary, and include common tions, hands-on experimentation and engaging art 1421.53.04.21 1406.53.01.21 objects, people, animals, and landscape. discussions. Wednesdays, April 14 – June 2 Tuesdays, April 13 – June 1 Students will be provided with a series of prompts Math is filled with patterns and shapes. By inte- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, 8 sessions 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, 8 sessions to continue drawing through the week and develop grating math concepts with artmaking, students $224 Members, $264 Guests, $20 Materials Fee $224 Members, $264 Guests creative problem solving skills. will love exploring topology, tessellation, fractal formation, Fibonacci sequence, golden ratio and $5 Lab/Materials Fee After you complete your registration for this virtual 1421.53.05.21 symmetry. Structure building, light, color and class, you will receive an email one week before Saturdays, April 10 – June 5, No class May 29 animal studies will be introduced through a variety the first day that will include directions and a link 10:00 am – 11:30 pm, 8 sessions of science and art projects. Cartoon & Comic Arts: for your secure Zoom class session. $224 Members, $264 Guests, $20 Materials Fee Grades 3 – 5 A basic supply kit for this virtual class will be Required materials list: Instructor: BBAC Faculty provided by curbside pick-up. • spiral bound sketchbook (9'' x 12'' or 11'' x 14'') Students will be responsible for having their own Mixed Media Art: Grades 3 – 5 Students will explore drawing techniques used in • graphite pencils (HB, 2B, 4B, 6B) markers, glue, pencil, ruler, scissors and any type Instructor: Lindy Shewbridge the creation of cartoons and comics. Projects will • pencil sharpener of white paper for sketching. focus on character design and visual storytelling. • white, plastic/ vinyl eraser This class is for students who like to experiment This course will delve into everything from a comic • black ballpoint pen After you complete your registration for this virtual with a variety of traditional and non-traditional book to a self-published mini magazine filled with class, you will receive an email one week before materials to make two and three-dimensional works their illustrations. 1405.53.05.21 the first day that will include directions and a link of art. Students will explore different artists and Sundays, April 11 – May 23 for your secure Zoom class session. forms of artistic expression as inspiration for draw- 1405.53.01.21 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, 7 sessions ing, painting, printmaking, collage, sculpture, Thursdays, April 15 – June 3 $126 Members, $166 Guests 1422.53.02.21 and fiber projects. 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, 8 sessions Saturdays, April 10 – May 15 $224 Members, $264 Guests, $20 Materials Fee 1409.53.13.21 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, 6 sessions Tuesdays, April 13 – June 1 $108 Members, $148 Guests, $15 Materials Fee 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, 8 sessions Youth Ceramics: $224 Members, $264 Guests, $20 Materials Fee Grades 3 – 5 Instructor: Tracey Priska Students will explore handbuilding methods in ceramics that include coil, pinch pot, slab, and sculpting techniques. The class will work on various projects that will build skills while leaving room for personal exploration and discovery.
1404.53.05.21 Mondays, April 12 – May 24 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, 7 sessions $196 Members, $236 Guests, $25 Materials Fee
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PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN FAMILY PROGRAMS
COVID Information Adult & Child: for Early Childhood & Family Classes Ceramics At the time of the publication of this program Grades 1 – 5 guide, our intention is to have on-site Instructor: Tracey Priska classes and camps, however this is depend- ent on the COVID restrictions. Adult & child duos will learn a variety of hand- Go to the BBAC website for more COVID building techniques to create both functional and related guidelines for youth/teen classes sculptural art. Fees include one adult and one child. and camps at BBArtCenter.org. 1604.53.01.21 Art Discovery: Saturdays, April 10 – May 1 Preschool/ Kindergarten 11:45 am – 1:30 pm, 4 sessions $175 Members, $215 Guests, $35 Materials Fee Ages 4 & up Instructor: Anne Ritchie Adult & Child: BBAC Art Discovery is a preschool & kindergar- Wheel-Throwing ten program designed to foster creativity and Grades 3 – 8 self-expression. The young artists are encour- aged to explore their world through hands-on art Instructor: Tracey Priska activities that focus on developing cognitive, social In this class, adult/ child pairs will be introduced and multi-sensory skills. Art Discovery classes to the pottery wheel and learn techniques to center, are taught by art educators who understand the open and pull the clay to form both functional and developmental stages of the young artist and strive sculptural pieces. Glazing and decorative techniques to nurture success and self-confidence in a safe will also be covered to finish pieces with fun vibrant and caring environment. surfaces. Each participant works at their own wheel. Weekly classes will include exploration of new Fees include one adult and one child. materials and processes in drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture and mixed media. 1604.53.02.21 This class may be repeated as new projects are Saturdays, May 8 – June 5, No Class May 29 introduced each term to spark the imagination, 11:45 am – 1:30 pm, 4 sessions challenge all skill levels and make learning fun! $175 Members, $215 Guests, $35 Materials Fee
1522.53.01.21 Mondays, April 12 – May 24 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm, 7 sessions $147 Members, $187 Guests, $15 Materials Fee
1522.53.02.21 Saturdays, April 10 – June 5, No Class May 29 10:00 am – 11:00 am, 8 sessions $168 Members, $208 Guests, $15 Materials Fee BBACPre&K + Family Time Classes & Workshops BBAC PROGRAM GUIDE 55 Register online at BBArtCenter.org Spring Break / March 29 – April 02 Creative Play
GRADES 1 – 8
COVID Information ARTcation for All Youth Camps Grades 1 – 5 At the time of the publication of this program Campers will take an ARTcation exploring far-off guide, our intention is to have on-site places to spark their imagination and develop their classes and camps, however this is depend- art-making skills in drawing, painting, mixed media, ent on the COVID restrictions. printmaking, and sculpture. Go to the BBAC website for more COVID related guidelines for youth/teen classes 5422.53.01.21 Grades 1 & 2 and camps at BBArtCenter.org. Monday–Friday, March 29 – April 2 9:00 am – 12:00 pm $180 Members, $220 Guests Students should enroll in the grade they will enter for Fall 2021 5422.53.02.21 Grades 3 – 5 Monday–Friday, March 29 – April 2 Spring Break Program Info 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm & Emergency Forms $180 Members, $220 Guests Visit: BBArtCenter.Org Virtual Workshop: Print camp forms from the BBAC Spring Break Drawing Skills website. Grades 5 – 8 Forms must be mailed/emailed at least one week prior to the first day of camp. This online class focuses on the fundamentals of drawing from observation to develop perceptual Email: and technical skills. Working from a variety of still [email protected] life objects, students will learn to draw with U.S. Mail: confidence and express their ideas visually. Attn: Spring Break Half-Day Art Camp Optional lessons will be provided to continue draw- ing following each daily online class. All virtual class registrations must include an email address and phone number. Students will receive an email three days prior to the start of their online class that will include additional course information and a secure Zoom class link. Virtual classes may be cancelled if the minimum enrollment is not met. Students should have the following materials for their first class: • 9'' x 12'' (or larger) drawing pad/ sketchbook • assorted drawing pencils • eraser • pencil sharpener • black ballpoint pen
2305.53.01.21 Monday–Friday, March 29 – April 2 Youth & Teen Art Camps 10:00 am – 11:00 am BBAC $65 Members, $105 Guests Spring Break 2021 BBAC PROGRAM GUIDE 57 Register online at BBArtCenter.org Summer 2021 @ the BBAC Art Camps & Workshops for All Ages
SUMMER CAMP INFO/ALL AGES PRE & K ART CAMPS
COVID Information Preschool & Kindergarten for All Youth Camps Art Camps At the time of the publication of this program Pre & K Camps are taught by experienced profes- guide, our intention is to have on-site sionals who understand the developmental stages classes and camps, however this is depend- of the young artist and the importance of nurturing ent on the COVID restrictions. success and self-confidence in each child through Go to the BBAC website for more COVID active engagement in art-making activities. related guidelines for youth/teen classes and camps at BBArtCenter.org. Pre & K Arts Discovery Camp Children must be 4 years or older by the first day Art Camps & Workshops for All Ages: of camp. Preschool to Grade 12 In this one-week camp, children will enter a magi- Need-based scholarships are available. cal world where they will create, design, explore See pages 80–81. and use their imagination. Age appropriate themed lessons are designed specifically for the preschool Students should enroll in the grade and kindergarten camper. Daily activities will they will enter for Fall 2021 include visual arts, dance and movement, drama and storytelling. Summer Camp Program Info 5522.54.01.21 Session #1 June 21 – June 25 & Emergency Forms Monday–Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm visit: BBArtCenter.org $180 Members, $220 Guests
Print camp forms from the BBAC 5522.54.03.21 Session #2 July 19 – July 23 website. Monday–Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Forms must be mailed/emailed at least one week $180 Members, $220 Guests prior to the first day of camp. Email: Animal Art Camp: Kindergarten [email protected] Register your child for the grade they will enter U.S. Mail: in Fall 2021. Attn: Summer Art Camp This one-week camp is all about animals! Campers will explore the textures, patterns, colors Art Start & Art Extra and shapes of animals from a variety of habitats and use them as inspiration for drawing, painting Kindergarten to Grade 8 and sculpture. Students will learn about the funda- Art Start and Art Extra are before and after camp mental concepts of art while exploring one of their programs with daily arts enrichment activities for favorite subjects. kindergarten to grade 8 in the two-week art camps 5422.54.11.21 and Animal Art Camp. Campers in the Art Extra Monday–Friday, August 23 – August 27 program should bring a beverage and snack daily. 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Art Start: 8:00 am – 9:00 am, $30/week $315 Members, $355 Guests Art Extra: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, $60/week BBACYouth & Teen Art Camps Summer 2021 BBAC PROGRAM GUIDE 59 Register online at BBArtCenter.org Youth & Teen Summer 2021 @ the BBAC Youth & Teen Summer 2021 @ the BBAC
Summer Art Camps & Workshops
PRE & K + ELEMENTARY ART CAMP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ART CAMPS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ART CAMPS
Planet Lori Art Camp Camp Info for All Ages Summer Youth Art Camp: Grades 1 – 5* August 16 – August 20, 2021 Students should enroll in the grade they will enter for Fall 2021 Summer art camp is the perfect retreat for the 9:00 am – 3:00 pm young artist. A faculty of professional artists and art The Planet Lori Art Camp is designed for children educators provide hands-on activities that expose (ages 5 to 15) who had or have a parent or a close Summer Camp Program Info students to a variety of artistic styles and art pro- relative with cancer. Art is often used to help & Emergency Forms cesses. Campers rotate by age group to different children communicate, overcome stress, and heal visit: BBArtCenter.org studio classes for drawing, painting, printmaking, from tragedy. ceramics, sculpture and mixed media. Print camp forms from the BBAC Daily enrichment activities may include entertain- The camp will be held from August 16, 2021 website. ment, movement/dance, presentations and games through August 20, 2021 — 9:00 am to 3:00 pm that explore different cultures and forms of art. at the BBAC. Forms must be mailed/emailed at least one week prior to the first day of camp. Parents are asked to provide a daily lunch, snacks The Lori Haber Buckfire Foundation was created and beverage for their children . in memory of Lori Haber Buckfire, who passed Email: *Register your child for the grade they will enter [email protected] away from ovarian cancer at the age of 41. The in Fall 2021. foundation will be providing full paid scholarships U.S. Mail: Session 1: July 6 (*Tuesday) – July 16 for children to attend the camp. Attn: Summer Art Camp Monday–Friday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Applications for the camp may be found at the $527 Members, $567 Guests foundation website at www.planetlori.com. Art Start & Art Extra *Due to the July 4 holiday, this camp starts on Tuesday There will be a limited number of spots for the Art Start and Art Extra are before and after camp Session 2: July 26 – August 6 camp, and scholarships will be provided for eligible programs with daily arts enrichment activities for Monday–Friday, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm applicants to the camp on a first come basis.. kindergarten to grade 8 in the two-week art camps $585 Members, $625 Guests and Animal Art Camp. Campers in the Art Extra program should bring a beverage and snack daily.
Art Start: 8:00 am – 9:00 am, $30/week Wheel-Throwing Workshop: Art Extra: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, $60/week Grades 5 – 8* Learn the FUN-damentals of centering, opening and pulling cylinders on the pottery wheel. Hand- Animal Art Camp: Grades 1 – 5* building techniques will be explored to complete This one-week camp is all about animals! your final projects. Campers will explore the textures, patterns, colors *Register your child for the grade they will enter and shapes of animals from a variety of habitats in Fall 2021. and use them as inspiration for drawing, painting and sculpture. Students will learn about the funda- 2304.54.01.21 mental concepts of art while exploring one of their Monday–Friday, June 21 – June 25 favorite subjects. 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm *Register your child for the grade they will enter $180 Members, $220 Guests, $15 Materials Fee in Fall 2021.
Monday–Friday, August 23 – August 27 9:00 am – 3:00 pm $315 Members, $355 Guests
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Summer Art Camps & Workshops
MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL
Camp Info for All Ages Middle School Art Camp: Fashion Design Camp: Planet Lori Art Camp Grades 6 – 8 Grades 6 – 8 Students should enroll in the grade August 16 – August 20, 2021 they will enter for Fall 2021 Students entering grades 6–8 will be immersed Experience the fashion industry by working with in a variety of studio art experiences in drawing, professional designers! Learn how to render 9:00 am – 3:00 pm painting, printmaking, sculpture, mixed-media and your fashion ideas visually using technical illustra- The Planet Lori Art Camp is designed for children Summer Camp Program Info metalsmithing. The camp faculty of professional tion and stylized fashion sketching techniques. (ages 5 to 15) who had or have a parent or a close & Emergency Forms artists and art educators develop fun & innovative You will complete your collection by constructing relative with cancer. Art is often used to help visit: BBArtCenter.org lessons that are appropriate for all students. clothing using a variety of materials. Some hand children communicate, overcome stress, and heal Parents are asked to provide lunch, snacks, and stitching and machine sewing will be introduced from tragedy. Print camp forms from the BBAC a beverage for their children. but previous sewing experience is not required. website. The camp will be held from August 16, 2021 Session 1: July 6 (*Tuesday) – Friday, July 16 5303.54.02.21 through August 20, 2021 — 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Forms must be mailed/emailed at least one week Monday–Friday Monday–Friday, August 9 – August 13 at the BBAC. prior to the first day of camp. 9:00 am – 3:00 pm 9:30 am – 3:30 pm The Lori Haber Buckfire Foundation was created Email: $527 Members, $567 Guests, $25 Materials Fee $315 Members, $355 Guests in memory of Lori Haber Buckfire, who passed [email protected] *Due to the July 4 holiday, this camp starts on Tuesday $30 Lab/Materials Fee away from ovarian cancer at the age of 41. The U.S. Mail: foundation will be providing full paid scholarships Session 2: July 26 – August 6 Attn: Summer Art Camp for children to attend the camp. Monday–Friday Animation Camp: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Grades 6 – 8 Applications for the camp may be found at the Art Start & Art Extra $585 Members, $625 Guests, $25 Materials Fee Work with professional animators exploring differ- foundation website at www.planetlori.com. ent methods of traditional animation and the crea- Kindergarten to Grade 8 There will be a limited number of spots for the tive process behind it. Get first-hand experience camp, and scholarships will be provided for eligible Metals & More! Camp: Grades 6 – 8 Art Start and Art Extra are before and after camp with character and story design, hand drawn and applicants to the camp on a first come basis. programs with daily arts enrichment activities for Spend the week in the Metals and Sculpture stop-motion animation and more! kindergarten to grade 8 in the two-week art camps studios. Work on a variety of jewelry and small and Animal Art Camp only. sculpture projects incorporating both metals and 5303.54.03.21 Campers in the Art Extra program should bring mixed media techniques. Monday–Friday, August 9 – August 13 a beverage and snack daily. 9:30 am – 3:30 pm 5308.54.01.21 $315 Members, $355 Guests, $30 Materials Fee Art Start: 8:00 am – 9:00 am, $30/week Monday–Friday, July 19 – July 23 Art Extra: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, $60/week 9:30 am – 3:30 pm $315 Members, $355 Guests, $35 Materials Fee Drawing Skills Workshops: Grades 6 – 8 Wheel-Throwing Workshop: Grades 5 – 8 Develop your observational skills and learn to draw Wheel-Throwing & Sculpture what you see. Instruction will include drawing Learn the FUN-damentals of centering, opening Workshop: Grades 6 – 8 exercises and quick warm ups for developing and pulling cylinders on the pottery wheel. Hand Learn the basics of wheel-throwing on the pottery perceptual, expressive and technical skills. building techniques will be explored to complete wheel along with a variety of handbuilding tech- A variety of media will be used, including charcoal your final projects. niques. Lessons include both functional objects and graphite. created on the wheel and handbuilt sculptural clay Bring a sketchbook 11 x 14 inches, or larger. 2304.54.01.21 forms. Completed work will be glazed and fired. Monday–Friday, June 21 – June 25 2305.54.01.21 Session 1: June 21 – June 25 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 5304.54.01.21 Monday–Friday, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm $180 Members, $220 Guests, $15 Materials Fee Monday–Friday, August 9 – 13 $180 Members, $220 Guests 9:30 am – 12:30 pm $180 Members, $220 Guests, $15 Materials Fee 2305.54.02.21 Session 2: July 19 – July 23 Monday–Friday, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm $180 Members, $220 Guests
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Art Camps & Half-day Workshops
HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL
Camp Info for All Ages Wheel-Throwing: Advanced Drawing & Portfolio Metals & More! Camp: Grades 9 – 12 Grades 9 – 12 Preparation Workshops: Students should enroll in the grade Spend the week in the Metals and Sculpture Grades 9 – 12 they will enter for Fall 2021 Learn the fundamentals of wheel-throwing which studios. Work on a variety of jewelry and small includes centering, shaping and trimming on the This workshop is for the serious high school art sculpture projects incorporating both metals pottery wheel. Handbuilding techniques will be student who is developing a portfolio for college and mixed-media techniques. Summer Camp Program Info explored to complete your final projects. admissions and scholarship applications. 5208.54.01.21 & Emergency Forms These week-long workshops will concentrate on 2204.54.01.21 Monday–Friday, July 19 – July 23 visit: BBArtCenter.org observational drawing and developing fully ren- Monday–Friday, June 21 – June 25 dered drawings in charcoal and graphite. 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Print camp forms from the BBAC 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Discussions include how to present and photo- $315 Members, $355 Guests, $35 Materials Fee website. $180 Members, $220 Guests, $15 Materials Fee graph art, and other related topics that reinforce Forms must be mailed/ emailed at least one week what schools are looking for in an admissions Fashion Design Camp: Grades 9 – 12 prior to the first day of camp. Jewelry & Metalsmithing: portfolio. Bring your current work on the first day for the Experience the fashion industry by working with Email: Grades 9 – 12 |nstructor to review and develop projects to professional designers! Learn how to render [email protected] Students will be introduced to a variety of fabrica- enhance your personal portfolio. your fashion ideas visually using technical illustra- tion and stylized fashion sketching techniques. U.S. Mail: tion and assemblage techniques for making jewelry Intermediate/advanced high school students who You will complete your collection by constructing Attn: Summer Art Camp and small sculptures. Instruction will cover the are not working on a portfolio can enroll in this fundamentals of tool use and studio safety for workshop to develop their drawing skills. clothing using a variety of materials. Some hand working with metals. stitching and machine sewing will be introduced Drawing Skills Workshops: 2203.44.01.21 Session 1 but previous sewing experience is not required. Grades 9 – 12 2208.54.01.21 Monday–Friday, June 21 – June 25 Monday–Friday, June 21 – June 25 5203.54.02.21 Develop your observational skills and learn to draw 9:30 am – 3:30 pm 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Monday–Friday, August 9 – August 13 what you see. Instruction will include drawing $315 Members, $355 Guests, $20 Materials Fee $180 Members, $220 Guests, $30 Materials Fee 9:30 am – 3:30 pm exercises and quick warm ups for developing 2203.44.02.21 Session 2 $315 Members, $355 Guests, $30 Lab/Materials Fee perceptual, expressive and technical skills. Monday–Friday, July 19 – July 23 A variety of media will be used, including charcoal Photography: Grades 9 – 12 9:30 am – 3:30 pm and graphite. Students should bring a sketchbook, This five-day workshop will introduce students Animation Camp: Grades 9 – 12 size 11 x 14 inches, or larger. $315 Members, $355 Guests, $20 Materials Fee to the manual functions of the DSLR camera. Work with professional animators exploring differ- 2205.54.01.21 Session 1: June 21 – June 25 They will learn how to “see” through the lens of 2203.44.03.21 Session 3 ent methods of traditional animation and the crea- Monday–Friday, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm the camera, as composition will be discussed and Monday–Friday, August 16 – August 20 tive process behind it. Get first-hand experience with character and story design, hand drawn and $180 Members, $220 Guests implemented. Various methods of creative photog- 9:30 am – 3:30 pm raphy will be introduced, including portraits and $315 Members, $355 Guests, $20 Materials Fee stop-motion animation, and more! 2305.44.03.21 Session 3, July 19 – July 23 abstract photography. 5203.54.03.21 Monday–Friday, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Students are required to have a DSLR camera and Monday–Friday, August 9 – August 13 $180 Members, $220 Guests a 32G USB. Laptop computers are encouraged Wheel-Throwing & Sculpture but not mandatory. Workshop: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm Grades 9 – 12 $315 Members, $355 Guests, $30 Materials Fee 2214.54.01.21 Learn the basics of wheel-throwing on the pottery Monday–Friday, June 21 – June 25 wheel along with a variety of handbuilding tech- Planet Lori Art Camp 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm niques. Lessons include both functional objects $120 Members, $160 Guests, $10 Materials Fee created on the wheel and handbuilt sculptural clay August 16 – August 20, 2021 forms. Completed work will be glazed and fired. 9:00 am – 3:00 pm 5204.44.01.21 The Planet Lori Art Camp is designed for children Monday–Friday, August 9 – 13 (ages 5 to 15) who had or have a parent or a close 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm relative with cancer. $180 Members, $220 Guests, $15 Materials Fee See page 63 for complete details.
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The BBAC invites all people to explore art — in their own time & in their own way — with many paths to take…including some alternative & different ArtBridge ArtBridge in Detroit approaches. This program is designed to benefit Since 2016, the BBAC has been pro- talented, motivated high school art viding a weekly art curriculum includ- students who come from underserved ing an instructor and materials plus schools. Intensive art instruction and an after-school program to a Detroit mentoring are provided in prepara- middle school — all at no charge to tion for college entry. A typical teen the school or students. For six years spends one to three years at the prior to our arrival, the school had BBAC, completing core curriculum no art programming.
and elective art classes, interning with ArtBridge in Detroit is supported an artist or instructor, and complet- in part by: ing a digital portfolio for college applications.
ArtBridge is free for participants, who are recommended by their teachers or principals. While there is intermittent support from foundations, the BBAC remains committed to maintaining this important program with or without outside funding.
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66 67 ® The Art of Caregiving® Meet Me @ the BBAC Studio 1 The needs of caregivers — whether Art-looking and art-making experi- The BBAC, in partnership with human professional or family members — are ences for individuals with early and service agencies, provides art instruc- often overlooked. mid-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia are tion for groups of individuals with a offered for groups from human service range of cognitive, physical, and/or Our program — FREE OF CHARGE — agencies throughout the region as well emotional challenges. is designed to provide an outlet with as individuals still living at home. creative relief from the daily routine. Partners have included FAR, Oakland Sessions include networking, informal In a typical session, we spend about a County Children’s Village, Angel’s discussion, and different art projects. half-hour looking at and talking about Place, and Friendship Club. No experience is required. artwork in a current BBAC exhibit, Studio 1®, which began in 2008 when then everyone moves to the art studio We send participants home with our vision of “art for all” was just to create their own artwork based on a kit containing supplies and materials emerging, remains a driving force what we’ve just seen. Each person reflecting that day’s art session. behind our ArtAccess offerings. leaves with their completed project. Caregivers can choose to share this with the person they care for or use (Participation fees are nominal.) it themselves.
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68 69 aACCESS means of approaching or entering = a place; the right or opportunity to use or benefit from something ArtAccess @ the BBAC is an essential component of meeting our mission to provide high quality, relevant services to the community and region, regardless of geographic, physical, cognitive or emotional “boundaries”... • individuals with mental and/or physical challenges • young, talented students from underserved communities • older adults with dementia • those who care for the elderly (caregivers) • busy people who benefit from Planet Lori Art Camp Drop-in Workshops an “art break” Lori Haber Buckfire passed away from Sunday @ the Center and Seniors Everyone is welcome. The BBAC’s ovarian cancer at the age of 41. She @ the Center are monthly workshops vision statement is “art for all” was an artist, and passionate about designed as convenient, inexpensive and we have been celebrating that since 1957. children and helping others fighting opportunities to be creative and learn the battle against cancer. something new. Different, authentic BBAC ArtAccess funded, in part, by: art projects are presented each month DeRoy Testatamentary Foundation Each summer, for one week, the BBAC with all materials provided. hosts Planet Lori Art Camp for 50+ Harold & Ruth Garber Family Foundations children who had, or have a parent During this critical period of COVID-19, or close relative with cancer. please visit BBArtCenter.org The camp is financially supported by for updates about these programs. the Lori Haber Buckfire Foundation so there is no charge for the campers. Sundays @ the Center Funded in part by:
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70 71 BBAC Policies Spring 2021 Membership & Support@the BBAC
Business Hours Refund Policy In addition to receiving benefits, BBAC members provide their support to Monday–Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Class & Workshop Cancellations sustaining great visual arts programming and the organization that houses it. Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm All class and workshop fees are refunded if a class, workshop or camp is cancelled by the BBAC. There are no refunds for sessions missed by a student. Basic Membership: $50 Individual / $75 Household (family members residing at same address) Registration Benefits include: Withdrawing from a Class There are three ways to register for classes, work- A full tuition refund, less a $25 processing fee, • Early Member Registration and Tuition Discounts shops or camps at the BBAC. is refunded if a student withdraws from a class up • Register online 24 hours a day until 7 days prior to the starting day of the class. at www.BBArtCenter.org Contributing Membership: $100 Community / $250 Fellow / $500 Supporting Fellow • Phone in to register: 248.644.0866 A 50% tuition refund, less a $25 processing fee, Benefits include those listed above plus: is refunded if a student withdraws from a class • EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION 1 to 6 days prior to the starting day of the class. • 8 complimentary passes to Sundays @ the Center — (a $40 value) BBAC Member Registration Privileges No tuition refunds on first day of class or after. • 10% discount on all exhibition & Gallery Shop purchases (not applicable to Holiday Shop) You can become a BBAC member at any time. See page 6 for the Early Registration Schedule. No refunds on visiting artist workshops after 30 days prior to the workshop. First Century Circle Membership: Starts at $1,000 Costs for Classes & Workshops Membership Refund Policy Benefits include all the above plus: • Special donor events • BBAC Tuition Fees (reduced if a current member) There are no refunds on BBAC memberships, • Facility Fee of $10 per-term, per-student as they are a tax deductible donation to the BBAC. • Materials Fee and/or Model Fee if applicable All BBAC Memberships Did you know that if you become a member you Bad Weather & Emergency Closings • at $75+ are valid for family members residing at the same address • are 100% tax deductible receive an instant $40 on each class tuition Due to inclement weather or an emergency, the and register early? BBAC will announce the cancellation of classes on its phone system recording at 248.644.0866 Membership Contact Info Class Transfers (if the power is on) and website homepage For more information on becoming a member, visit BBArtCenter.org and click “Membership” @ BBArtCenter.org. BBAC faculty and students are or contact us @ 248.644.0866. During the first week of classes, a student may responsible to call and listen to the phone system transfer to another class offered during that term. recording to determine whether or not their class There will be no transfer fee applied at this time. will be held. Class sessions cancelled for inclem- PARTICIPATE in classes, workshops or access programs Only one transfer is allowed without incurring ent weather or emergencies by the BBAC will be a transfer fee. After the first week, or during rescheduled whenever possible. Open Studios will CONTRIBUTE to the Spring Appeal the second transfer, a $25 transfer fee will be not be rescheduled. BBAC DOES NOT always follow VISIT BBAC exhibitions assessed. If applicable, all additional fees of the Birmingham school closing policy. new course must be paid at the time of the trans- fer. There are no refunds or credits on transfers SHOP the Gallery Shop the day a class starts, or thereafter. Promotional Photography CREATE a tribute for a special occasion or person Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center reserves Class Changes the right to photograph activities, artwork SPONSOR the Fine Art of Summer and/or social events held on the BBAC Campus The BBAC reserves the right to withdraw or change and at offsite locations. BBAC students, members, SUPPORT with a donation classes, instructors or schedules; to revise tuition guests, and works of art from the studios or exhibi- and fee structures; and to amend its policies as tion areas, can all be subjects of interest. BUY something special at Art Birmingham on Mother’s Day Weekend necessary for the smooth and efficient operation Images may be used for BBAC’s educational and BRING a friend to the BBAC of the organization. promotional purposes, unless otherwise notified in advance by any student, patron, or visitor. The BBAC is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Your financial support is deductible as allowed by law. To make a donation, phone 248.644.0866 or stop by the office. To explore further options, please contact: Annie VanGelderen, President & CEO: 248.644.0866 Ext. 108 — [email protected]
BBAC PROGRAM GUIDE 72 Register online at BBArtCenter.org BBAC PROGRAM GUIDE 73 Register online at BBArtCenter.org BBAC Donors — Thanks to All! BBAC Donors — Thanks to All! The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center is grateful for these individuals and organizations for their support of BBAC educational and access programming, and the facility in which it all takes place. These donor listings reflect contributions made September 1, 2019 – December 31, 2020.
$10,000 & above $1,000 - $2,499 Anonymous 220 Merrill Doris Roeder Bank of Ann Arbor Anonymous James & Nancy Seavitt City of Birmingham Judith & Joel Adelman The Elwood & Carol Simon Family Foundation DeRoy Testamentary Foundation Alzheimer’s Association/ Stage Deli Edelweiss Foundation/ Greater Michigan Chapter Strategic Labor & Human Resources LLC/ Janie & John Fleckenstein Big Rock Chophouse Robert & Kathy Chiaravalli The Kresge Foundation Birmingham Society of Women Painters Templeton Building Company Nonprofit Finance Fund Elaine & Joe Borruso Tiffany Florist Oakland County Brooklyn Pizza Union Joints PNC Foundation Tracie V. Burch, MD United Shore Financial Services The Ralph L. & Winifred E. Polk Foundation C.A.Y.A. Smokehouse Grill Vinotecca Andrea & Ely Tama Cafe ML T. K. Zampetis Family Foundation Annie & Glenn VanGelderen Casings & Twine Lulu Zheng Harvey & Lynn Verbelun CS Craig Family Foundation Nancy Jean Clynes $5,000 - $9,999 Lois R. DeBacker Richard Alonzo Deneweth Dugan & Parfitt/ Chris Parfitt Patty & Ken Eisenbraun Mary Epstein Joe & Pam Kay Fenner Melstrom & Dooling, PLC/ Kresge Foundation Matching Gifts Program Brianna McNamara McDonald Hopkins, LLC/ Dana White Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Ian McEwan Dale & Bruce Frankel Aurelia & Alvin Michaels Harold & Ruth Garber Family Foundation Marcia Nichol Michelle Goff Helen & Mike Vlasic Goldner Walsh Garden & Home/ Tim Travis Woll & Woll/ Jessica Woll Mary Ann Gorlin Hills Fine Wine & Spirits Barry & Cindy Howard $2,500 - $4,999 Japan Business Society of Detroit Foundation Michael T. Assarian Foundation Johnston Lewis Associates Beaumont Health Michael Lewandowski & Catherine Henne
Margaret E. Greene acrylic, detail Amy Tattrie Loepp Carolyn Hall Robert Lorenz & Christine Comstock Mary Hines Anthony A. Macioce Susan Hartunian above: Sondra Ragon, The Cat, oil Maria Marcotte Joyce & Myron LeBan Market Square/ Diane Karmo Ron Lorfel Jeff Masters Mi BANK Milo Detroit Arlene & Rick Oppenheim O’Brien’s Crabhouse Peter Robinson Nancy Outen Joshua & Lisa Sherbin Plante Moran, PLLC/ Stacey Reeves
The Village Club Foundation left: Comfort, for Jaqueline Looking Remer,
BBAC PROGRAM GUIDE 74 Register online at BBArtCenter.org BBAC PROGRAM GUIDE 75 Register online at BBArtCenter.org BBAC Donors — Thanks to All! BBAC Donors — Thanks to All!
$500 - $999 $250 - $499 $250 - $499 [ continued ] $100 - $249 Susan Adelman Nina Ashraf R. Jean Ruth Sarah Allen Terri & Michael Dworkin Bonnie Anderson Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber Paddy Scott Martha Alston Nicole Eddie Susie & Jack Baker Mary Ellen & Wade Bridges Daniel Serlin Virjean Arabo Janis Filarski Arthur Berlin & Sue Ellen Simon Jan Brown Michael L. Shaw Harry Awdey Daria Fileta Nan Bailey Susan Fiorello Carol & Rick Blumenstein Georgia & Mick Charnas Audrey Sobel Barbara Baker Sherry Adams Foster Norman & Danielle Bodine Eva Chinsky Claudia & Doug Stroud James & Joanne Balogh Tara Franco Scott Brazeau Richard & Christa Chyette Sharon Toms Vincent & Marilyn Bandurski Howard & Susan Friedlaender Hope & Jason Brown Elissa Dishell Barbara C. Van Dusen Gillian Bassirpour Jodi Galperin Barbara Carson-McHale Michele Dragisty Carlene VanVoorhies Barbara Bayson Eleanor Gause Adrian & Mynetta Christie Gregorio Evanzia Valerie Vespa Larry Beale Heidi Geissbuhler Jessica Bell Jane Gleason Robert & Susie Citrin Joann Falk Cynthia Wayne Marjie Benson Patrizia Glencer Annie & Rob Cohen Kathryn Fitzpatrick Dick & Cynthia Wazny Judy Berman Claudia Goldenthal Gary & Barbara Eisenberg Janet Greenberg Tom Wilkinson Kelley & Aaron Black Bonnie Goldmacher Lisa & Frank Ellias Frances Herman Wyderka-Lee Family Seba Bodden Angela Gonino Kathleen Fieger Laura Whitesides Host Maureen Bolton Betty A. Gonko Sidney Goldstein Jane Imerman Mary Ellen & Ken Borovich Nancy K. Gordon Law Offices of Barry L. Howard, PC Susan Konop Mary Brown Marsha Gordon Elizabeth Buckner Arlene Gorelick Donald J. & Jeanne L. Kunz Marjorie Krasnick Carmine Buffone Donald & Shirley Gower Susan Kwolek Mark & Estelle Kwartowitz Tracy Buvalic Stanley Grandon Andrea Laker Michael G. Latiff Wendy Campana Judy Gross Jane Linn & David Kubicek Rosemary Lee Kristen Carey Edward Grunert Leslie & John Lynch Myrle Leland Elizabeth Carless Xiaoyang Guo Linda Michaels Sue Marx John Carlson Xuanlang Guo Mary & John Catalano Spencer Hall Morgan Stanley/ Michael Fleischer Group Leslie L. Masters Gillian Catchpole Leyla Hanson Julie Morganroth Barbara Maxson Donna Censoni Lisa Harris Corrine Pemberton Rebecca McNaughton Eunice Chapman Susan Hassenrik Stacey Reeves Cynthia Mills & Kevin Good Sharon Clark Clark E. Heath Betsy Reich Jerome & Midge Mills Betsy Coats Doreen Hermelin Gwenn Rosseau Ann Kathryne Muenk Kim Coleman Madeline Hesano Patricia Hochthanner Lisa & Jonathan Rye Allan Nachman Jody Collet Barbara Collins Kara Hocking Robin & Bob Servo Cheryl Noonan Krista Conyers Julia Holtgreive Audrey & Jack Sobel Susan O’Connor Claudia Crable Kristine Huckabay Beth Stobbs William J. O’Neill Patrick Cronin Victoria Hungerman Sharon Sucher Lucinda Parsons Anita Damiani Karen Hunt Sharon Toms Susan Owens Linda Dean Carol Izant Maryanne Torner R. Jeffrey Pollock Phyllis DeCoster Susan Jacobs Carol DeVore Raynard Jeskey Tracey Priska Vicki DiLaura Lois Jones Sondra Ragon Bill Dillon Ilene Kahan Jacqueline Remer Chizuko Donovan Emily Kaiser Louise Reza Marcia Doolin Sahla Kazziha Dr. Glenn & Sandra Rosin above: Nina Ashraft, Still Blooming, Michele Dragisity Urmilla Khilanani acrylic, detail Suzanne Dugas Louis Kilgore
BBAC PROGRAM GUIDE 76 Register online at BBArtCenter.org BBAC PROGRAM GUIDE 77 Register online at BBArtCenter.org BBAC Donors — Thanks to All! BBAC Tributes These listings reflect contributions made September 1, 2019 – December 31 , 2020. Tribute donations can be made online @ BBArtCenter.org; by phone: 248.644.0866; or at the front office.
$100 - $249 [ continued ] In Honor of: In Memory of: Dean Kiriluk Alice Miller Jennifer Sobol Joel Adelman’s birthday Phoebe Goldstein Nancy Kott Leigh Mills Karen Sowislo by Susan Konop by Elaine Borrusa; Andrea Tama Margaret Kramer Susan Mitchell Susanne Spiegel Judith Adelman, for their anniversary Rosemary Gratch Neal Krasnick Jerald Mitchell Jean Steed by Joel Adelman by Elaine Borruso; Cheryl Noonan; Cynthia Wayne Estelle Kwartowitz Ron Moffitt Beth Stobbs Julie Dawson Dave Hines Amanda Kurzman Hermina Monroe Lisa Straith by Elissa Kline by James & Joanne Balogh; Mary & John Catalano; Terry LaBan Cherie Morganroth Alisa Stratton Patty & Ken Eisenbraun Coleen Handlon-Shaull; Raynard Jeskey; Cheri LaGrasso James Moriarty Susan Sturtevant by Mary Ellen & Ken Borovich; Nancy & Ken Kott Jason & Debbie Kitson; Susan Kwolek; Cynthia Mills Mary Lampard Catherine Morris Suzanne Sullivan Janis & Harvey Eisman’s 50th anniversary & Kevin Good; Susan Owens; Donald K. Pierce; Debbie Lamson Jerry Morris & Lynn Parkllan Marcy Sznewjas by Linda & Bobby Schmier Tracey Priska; Steven Tapper; Diane Taylor; Susan Landis Josephine Mullins Ursula Sulzer Arlene Haber Annie & Glenn VanGelderen; Karl & Sarah Zimmerman Carrie Langdon Marilyn & Phil Musick Beth Szott by Rhoda Paull Marie Jeanne Lytle Robert Leider Kate Neville Steven & Patti Tapper Barbara Heller by Rosemary Gratch Helen Lengel The Nielsen Foundation Diane Taylor by Michael & Joanne Rowe Mary Lou Manor Jennie Lenzi Arlene Oakland Barbara Thomson Myrle Leland’s birthday by Elaine Borruso Lindsay Leukert Amy & David Palmer Lynette Timlin by Jacqueline Remer Robert Mellen Joy Levran Sally Parsons Vasu Tolia Arlene & Rick Oppenheim’s by Birmingham Bloomfield Art Tours Melvy Erman Lewis Patti Peacock Pamela Torraco granddaughter, Amelia Marcia Nichol Andrea Liberman Susan Pennell Chris Trombley by Jacqueline Remer by Cynthia Mills & Kevin Good; Susan Owens; Martha Littrup Deborah Pennell Kathie Troshynski Liz Schmier’s birthday Diane Taylor; Annie & Glenn VanGelderen Linda Logan Nancy Phillapart Sharon & Ernie Turken by Linda & Bobby Schmier Charles Torner Lori London Donald K. Pierce & Company Gail Uchalik by Allston Trading Company; Vincent & Marilyn Elizabeth Lorey Kathryn Pistor Alison Uzieblo Bandurski; Rob Bogovican; Wendy Campana; Phyllis DeCoster; Patty & Ken Eisenbraun; Bob & Chris Er- Carol Lowen Mike & Pat Quinn Linda VanBuren landson; the FBI Team at Northwestern Mutual; Betty Susan Lundal & Don Crawford Nancy Radawick Donna VanDerAue A. Gonko; Robert & Joan Houlehen; Nancy Kott; Lori Stefanie Madany Christine Ratkovich Carol Vick London; Anthony & Karen May; Leslie Masters; Nancy Jeri Magid Margaret Reese Yu-Huan Wang Phillapart & Thomas McGrail; Sheila Rozman; Diane Ron Maki Roselyn Rhodes Cynthia Wayne Taylor; Maryanne Torner; Annie & Glenn VanGelderen; Kenneth Manko Charlene & Andrew Rismann Kaye Weinberger Wyderka-Lee Family Lilly Marinelli Aaron Rives Margo Weiner Sophia VanGelderen Anthony Marsalese Leona Roberts Richard Wesley, DDS by Birmingham Bloomfield Art Tours; Marianne Dwyer; Jo Ann Marsh Barbara Ann Roden Dana White-Hamburger Fenner Melstrom & Dooling PLC; Myrle Leland; Cynthia Jo Marsh Lea Sakora Judith Wiener Mills & Kevin Good; Marilyn & Phil Musick; Arlene & Toni Martin Marjory Santacreu Monica William Rick Oppenheim; Susan Owens; Harriet Siden; Andrea Anthony & Karen May Veronica Schaden Phil & Fran Wolok & Ely Tama; Diane Taylor; Ellie & Colin Tury Nicky Mazur Bill Schahfer Stephanie Zack William & Imogene Wottowas Kristen McBride Linda & Bobby Schmier Martha Zausmer below: Kristine Olson, A Ripple in Time, oil, detail by Andrea & Ely Tama Tiffany McCants Mary M. Schneider Karl & Sarah Zimmerman Patty McCarthy Minna Schwarz-Seim Mike Zonder Amy McComish & Darryl Seim Ann McFadden Cyndi & Brian Shay Patricia McGraw Cynthia Sherburn Linda McKinley Karen Shiener Kelly McLaughlin Natalie Shirley Jenny & Aaron Meier Susan Shlom Marjorie Mellen Harriet Siden John Miller Amy Singer Emily Miller Jessica Sjobring
BBAC PROGRAM GUIDE 78 Register online at BBArtCenter.org BBAC PROGRAM GUIDE 79 Register online at BBArtCenter.org BBAC Scholarship Program BBAC Scholarship Program BBAC Scholarships In partnership with generous supporters, the BBAC offers scholarships that reflect the BBAC’s vision of “art for all.” These listings reflect contributions made September 1, 2019 – December 31, 2020. Scholarship donations can be made online @ BBArtCenter.org; by phone: 248.644.0866; or at the BBAC office. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need. The application can be found at BBArtCenter.org. Jeannie Anderson Scholarship Ricki Berlin Scholarship Joshua Marks Art Scholarship Charles McGee Scholarship Fund Jeannie Anderson was a BBAC student many years Since 2001, this scholarship has impacted the lives Joshua Marks loved art as a way to visually convey In honor of the many years that the BBAC was ago. Shown below is a sculpture she made with her of so many. We are forever grateful to the Berlin his thoughts, feelings and emotions. He found great fortunate to have his presence in the studios daughter as a model. The lovely little statue graces Family and those who support the ongoing value joy in sketching favorite subjects for those whose encouraging the numerous students he taught, our hill on the north side of the building. Jeannie of this scholarship. life he touched and encouraged others to “think guided and mentored, there has been a scholarship believed that everyone deserved art experiences; Arthur Berlin & Sue Ellen Simon; Jay & Meredith outside the box” in order to get in touch with their fund established to celebrate Charles McGee. and with this scholarship her family will help make Berlin; Linda & Martin Berman; Karen & Rick creative side. Contributions to this fund will create opportunities that possible for years to come. Erlich; Melvy Erman Lewis; Kenneth Lifton; Linda & Bobby Schmier for adults to explore the visual arts that he was This scholarship is funded by Family & Friends Francine & Joel Piell; Charlene Rismann; so instrumental in. of Jeannie Anderson. The Elwood & Carol Simon Family Foundation; Birmingham Society of Women Painters (BSWP); Sharon & Ernie Turken Cynthia Mills & Kevin Good; Annie & Glenn VanGelderen
above: Ricki Berlin, Untitled, mixed media, detail above: Joshua Marks above: Charles McGee, photo by Jack Butler
Randi Cara Garfield Scholarship Connie McEwan Scholarship Fund Jo Saltzman Scholarship Fund Michele Dragisty Ian McEwan Birmingham Bloomfield Art Tours; Myrle Leland; Harriet Siden
Charles H. Torner Scholarship Fund Allston Trading Company; Vincent & Marilyn Family Bandurski; Rob Bogovican; Wendy Campana; Phyllis DeCoster; Patty & Ken Eisenbraun; Bob & above: Bronze Sculpture by Jeannie Anderson Chris Erlandson; the FBI Team at Northwestern Mutual; Betty A. Gonko; Robert & Joan Houlehen; Nancy Kott; Lori London; Anthony & Karen May; Leslie Masters; Nancy Phillapart & Thomas McGrail; Sheila Rozman; Diane Taylor; Maryanne Torner; Annie & Glenn VanGelderen; Wyderka-Lee
General Scholarship Fund
above: Randi Cara Garfield above: Connie McEwan Our General Scholarship Fund is for children and adults based on financial need and available funds.
BBAC PROGRAM GUIDE 80 Register online at BBArtCenter.org BBAC PROGRAM GUIDE 81 Register online at BBArtCenter.org “thank you!” to the sponsors & patrons of our
PRESENTING SPONSOR HARVEY & LYNN VERBELUN SIGNATURE SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSORS Ken & Patty Arlene & Rick Eisenbraun Oppenheim Jessica Woll SILVER SPONSORS Deneweth, Dugan & Parfitt, PC Law Offices of Barry L. Howard Mary & Larry Epstein Dr. Alvin & Aurelia Michaels Maggie Greene Ely & Andrea Tama Carolyn Vosburg Hall Annie & Glenn VanGelderen Helen & Mike Vlasic
COMMUNITY SPONSORS Judith & Joel Adelman Jason & Stacey Reeves Dale & Bruce Frankel Todd Sachse Michael Lewandowski James & Nancy Seavitt & Catherine Henne PATRONS Bonnie Anderson Leyla Hanson Jacqueline Remer Susie & Jack Baker Laura Whitesides Host Louise Reza Seba Bodden Susan Kwolek Daniel & Miry Serlin Barbara Carson-McHale Rosemary Lee Sue Ellen Simon Eva Chinsky Leslie Lynch Marcy Adams Sznewajs Annie & Rob Cohen Sue Marx Lynette Timlin Heidi Geissbuhler Anthony A. Macioce Barbara C. Van Dusen Arlene Gorelick PublicCity PR Carlene VanVoorhies Thanks also to all those who came to shop! Your support is important to the BBAC & to more than 200 Holiday Shop artists! RE N Tt h e BBAC
above: Frank James Fisher, Real Teapot, porcelain, raku fired SPRING 2021 exhibitions @the bbac ROBINSON GALLERY • KANTGIAS/DE SALLE GALLERY DR. MYRON & JOYCE LABAN COMMONS GALLERY • RAMP GALLERY
MARCH 12 — APRIL 22 Brian Rutenberg • Frank James Fisher • J.A. Richard • Students of Edward Duff
APRIL 30 — JUNE 3 BBAC Faculty • Genevieve Van Zandt • Students of Leslie Masters
JUNE 18 — AUGUST 19 A Unique Venue Michigan Fine Arts Competition for Your Most Memorable Event BBAC EXHIBITIONS ARE SPONSORED BY:
CELEBRATIONS | FUNDRAISERS | TEAM-BUILDING ACTIVITIES GALLERY HOURS Monday–Thursday 10 am – 6 pm • Friday & Saturday 10 am – 4 pm BBARTCENTER.ORG/EXHIBITIONS For more information, contact: Annie VanGelderen 248.644.0866 Ext.108 — [email protected] exhibition questions? contact: [email protected] OFFICE HOURS: nonprofit monday–thursday 9am–5pm organization friday 9am–4pm uspostagepaid 1516 south cranbrook road GALLERY HOURS: birmingham michigan 48009 monday–thursday 10am–6pm birminghammi 248.644.0866 friday & saturday 10am–4pm permitno118 BBArtCenter.org
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS for ADULTS: APRIL 5 – JUNE 14 CLASSES & WORKSHOPS for YOUTH & TEENS: APRIL 10 – JUNE 5 REGISTRATION DATES & TIMES: GET INSTANT CLASS DISCOUNTS WHEN YOU BECOME A MEMBER!
CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS ($100+ Level): register by phone ONLY Thursday & Friday, March 11 & 12 from 9 am – 5 pm
BASIC MEMBERS ($50–$75+ Level): register online and by phone Begins Monday, March 15 @ 9 am
OPEN REGISTRATION: register online and by phone Begins Monday, March 22 @ 9 am
Funding for BBAC programming is generously provided in part by: 2021
THE KRESGE FOUNDATION
Special thanks to Andrea & Ely Tama; and Tama, Budaj & Raab, PC, Certified Public Accountants
The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center is a tax-exempt regional art center, focused on connecting people of all ages and abilities with visual arts education, exhibitions & other creative experiences. Spring