Check back soon for full summer class information! This summer, we'll be offering Intro SLR Camera, Architectural Photography and Large Format Photography with Albumen Printing this summer!
Also, check out our new page on the BCA website!
More soon!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Thursday Nights in the Darkroom
Here are some images from our Thursday evening Mixed Level Darkroom class, taken by student Adam Pray. (thanks, Adam). This class is designed for students with varied levels of darkroom experience who want one-on-one guidance to work on projects of their choosing. It's my favorite class to teach because my students are motivated and excited to bring their work to the next level - we have a great time and there is a real feeling of community and collaboration.
In the Fall session and in this current session, we did some experimenting with cyanotypes. Students learned how to scan images and how to print large format digital negatives in our Digital Media Lab. Once they had negatives, students coated heavyweight watercolor paper with Fotospeed Cyanotype solution and exposed their images in our UV light box...
I love the blending of new digital technology and historic processes!
This session, students also worked on creating a consistent series and portfolio/concept development. Here are images from our midpoint critique:
We offer this class every Fall and Winter/Spring and many students have continued for several years... the analog process is alive and well at BCA!
In the Fall session and in this current session, we did some experimenting with cyanotypes. Students learned how to scan images and how to print large format digital negatives in our Digital Media Lab. Once they had negatives, students coated heavyweight watercolor paper with Fotospeed Cyanotype solution and exposed their images in our UV light box...
I love the blending of new digital technology and historic processes!
This session, students also worked on creating a consistent series and portfolio/concept development. Here are images from our midpoint critique:
We offer this class every Fall and Winter/Spring and many students have continued for several years... the analog process is alive and well at BCA!
Friday, March 4, 2011
Spring Photo Classes!
We have several great classes coming up in the Photo Program this session:
Digital Photo Basics with Michelle Saffran
Wednesdays, March 23 - May 1; 3:30-6pm
Learn the nuts and bolts of Digital Photography from camera parts to Photoshop to printing.
HDR Photography Techniques with Dan Lovell
Tuesdays, March 15 - April 1; 6-9pm
Create images with stunning dynamic range and rich color.
Scanning Negatives and Slides with Jonathan Taylor
Saturday, March 18; 10-4:30pm
Learn how to digitize your film and slides on our high-end Epson scanner
Alternative Darkroom Techniques with Jordan Douglas
Thursdays, March 17 - April 21; 6-9pm
Explore hands-on darkroom processes and tap into the magic of the analog process
Digital Printing Workshop with Robin Perlah
Thursdays, April 7 - May 12; 6-9pm
Bring your portfolio to the next level and print archival prints on our Epson 3880
...and for kids, we have:
After School Photography with Michelle Saffran
Tuesdays, March 29 - April 19; 3:30-5:30
We also are offering Intro to Black and White Film and the Darkroom and Intro SLR Camera. Those classes are full at this time, but feel free to add yourself to the waiting list if you are interested.
Registration is available on our website. Go to "classes" and "photography".
If you've taken a class with us before, your initial login is your phone number (8028657161, for example) and your password is your last name (zompetti, for example). If you have trouble registering, feel free to call me directly.
We hope to see you here this Spring!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
December Photo Open House!
Here are some images from our December Photo Program Open House. We had a great turnout and amazing food, photography and fun! Thanks to exhibiting artist and darkroom monitor extraordinaire Darby Laine for the images.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Photo Open House!
Our next Photography Program Open House will be next Friday, December 17 from 5-7pm. We'll be featuring the work of Darby Laine, Nancy Weber, Ali Gitzes, Adam Pray and Cora Lozinschi, showcasing recent renovations to the space and having food and music. We'll also have information on our upcoming Winter/Spring class session and opportunities to meet some of our instructors. Come see what we have to offer and enjoy local art - hope to see you here!
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Fall Foliage Class
We had a great Fall Foliage class with professional photographer and instructor Gary Hall in October. Students looked at photographers for inspiration, discussed shooting techniques, went on an early morning shooting field trip to Mt Mansfield to capture the best light, and learned how to edit and print their work in our Digital Media Lab.
Here are some examples... enjoy!
Here are some examples... enjoy!
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Sunday, August 22, 2010
Fall 2010 Photography Classes and Workshops
We have a busy Fall session planned here at the BCA Photography Program, with a full selection of introductory, intermediate and advanced black and white darkroom and digital photography classes and special workshops taught by our experienced and enthusiastic instructors and a new After School program for kids. Our full fall class lineup is below and you can link to our website (link below each class) to register. Scholarships are available for all classes.
Introductory Camera Classes:
Learn those camera parts and the basics of composition to gain confidence in your skills!
Intro Film or Digital SLR Camera
Instructor: Dan Lovell
Wednesdays, September 22-Oct 27; 6:30-8:30pm
Explore the basic workings of the manual 35mm film or digital SLR camera to learn how to take the photographs you envision. Demystify f-stops, shutter speeds and exposure, and learn the basics of composition, lens choices and film types/sensitivity. Bring an empty manual 35mm film or digital SLR camera and it’s owner’s manual to class.
Black and White Darkroom Classes:
Discover this beautiful, hands-on process in the soft orange glow of the darkroom or build upon your existing darkroom knowledge.
Intro to Black and White Film and the Darkroom
Instructor: Rebecca Babbitt
Thursdays, October 7 – December 9; 6:30-8:30pm (No Class Nov 11 & 25)
Discover the mysteries of the darkroom and make your own photographic prints! Learn how to properly expose black & white film, process film into negatives, and make prints from those negatives. At the end of this class, participants will be ready to use the darkroom independently as community darkroom members. Class includes a FREE one-month membership for use when the class ends. Bring an empty manual 35mm film camera to the first class.
Mixed Level Darkroom
Instructor: Mary E. Johnson
Take your work to the next level in this eight-week class! Guided sessions to help you improve your printing and film processing techniques and discussion of the technical and aesthetic aspects of your work will be included. Cost includes a darkroom membership for the duration of the class for outside of class printing and processing.
Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom:
Learn how to manage how digital images and make beautiful prints in our new Digital Media Lab!
Adobe Photoshop Basics for Photographers
Instructor: Dan Lovell
Tuesdays, September 21 – October 26; 6-9pm
Gain confidence working in Adobe Photoshop in this 6-week class. Uploading images into Adobe Bridge, use of Camera Raw, image correction tools such as color and white balance correction, layers, masks, selections, retouching and much more will be covered, as well as printing on our Epson 3880 printer. Bring a Mac-compatible portable flash drive or hard drive with your images to the first class.
Beyond the Basics: Adobe Photoshop Techniques
Instructor: Dan Lovell
Tuesdays, November 2 – December 14; 6-9pm (no class November 23)
Gain confidence with advanced Photoshop skills in this 6-week class. Advanced retouching, manipulating multiple images, creating actions, panoramas, selective contrast and much more will be covered, as well as printing on various archival papers on our Epson 3880 printer. Bring a Mac-compatible portable flash or hard drive with your images to the first class.
From Camera to Print: Digital Workflow with Adobe Lightroom
Instructor: Robin Perlah
Wednesdays, November 3 – December 15; 6-9pm
Upload, organize, edit and print your digital photographs in this comprehensive class using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. Importing images, using RAW files, organization, fine-tuning tone and contrast, color and white balance adjustments and archival printing on our Epson 3880 printer will all be covered. Bring a Mac-compatible portable flash or hard drive with your images to the first class.
Special Workshops:
Take stunning fall landscape images and master photographic lighting techniques!
Photographic Lighting Techniques
Instructor: Dan Lovell
Thursdays, November 18 – December 16; 6-9pm (no class November 25)
Learn the basics of photographic lighting and gain more creative control over your images in this four session workshop. Portrait lighting, fill flash and use of studio lights/softboxes will be covered, as well as white balance control and other camera techniques. Bring your SLR camera and a tripod to the first class.
Fall Foliage Photography
Instructor: Gary Hall
Mondays, October 4 – 25; 6-9pm (no class October 11); Field Trip Saturday October 9
Capture stunning images of the Vermont autumn landscape in this hands-on workshop. Lecture, field shooting, critique and Photoshop image processing techniques will be included. Participants will also have the opportunity to print archival prints on our Epson 3880 printer. Bring your digital SLR camera, tripod and Mac-compatible flash or hard drive to class.
Click here to register!
Classes for Kids:
New afterschool offerings for kids ages 9-12!
After School Photography
Instructor: Michelle Colling
Tuesdays, October 19-November 9; 3:30-5:30
Learn the magic of the black and white darkroom in this fun, hands-on after-school class for kids ages 9-12! Kids will go on guided photo shoots and will print their own work in the darkroom. All equipment and supplies are provided. Great for kids who have participated in our summer camp program or for kids who have never been in the darkroom!
Click here to register!
Classes for Kids:
New afterschool offerings for kids ages 9-12!
After School Photography
Instructor: Michelle Colling
Tuesdays, October 19-November 9; 3:30-5:30
Learn the magic of the black and white darkroom in this fun, hands-on after-school class for kids ages 9-12! Kids will go on guided photo shoots and will print their own work in the darkroom. All equipment and supplies are provided. Great for kids who have participated in our summer camp program or for kids who have never been in the darkroom!
Click here to register!
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