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               BBAC Prog ra m G u id e

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                                             06 | 20 – 08 | 31

    Dan Graziano, Ice Cream and Fudge,
     24 x 18 inches, oil on panel, detail
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06/20 – 08/31 2022
                                                                                                        Breathe Easy This Summer…
                                                                                                        This Summer @ the BBAC...                          Planet Lori Art Camp                                 36
                                                                                                        Mark Your Calendars!                     03        Ages 5–15		                                          37

                                                                                                        Working for You at the BBAC                        BBAC Policies & Membership                      38-39
                                                                                                        From the President & CEO                 04        Policies                                             38

                                                                                                        Board of Directors & BBAC Staff          05        Membership                                           39

                                                                                                        Education                                          ArtAccess @ the BBAC                           40-45
                                                                                                        Summer Registration Information          06        ArtBridge                                            41

                                                                                                        About the Cover Artist                   07        The Art of Caregiving ® / Meet Me @ the BBAC         42

                                                                                                        Adult Class Level Descriptions           08        Studio 1®                                            43
                                                                                                                                                           Planet Lori Art Camp                                 44

                                                                                                        Adult Summer Classes & Studios 09                  Sundays @ the Center                                 45
                                                                                                                                                           Seniors @ the Center                                 45
                                                                                                        Creative Meetings                        10
                                                                                                        Ceramic Arts		                            11
                                                                                                                                                           Support                                         46-55
                                                                                                        Fiber Arts		                             12
                                                                                                        Jewelry & Metalsmithing                  13        Donor Listings                                   46-50

                                                                                                        Drawing		                                14        Tributes                                             51
                                                                                                                                                           Scholarships                                     52-53

                                                                                                        Adult Workshops by Month                 15        Appeals Thank You                                    54
                                                                                                                                                           Fine Art of Summer Event                             55
                                                                                                        July		                                 16-17
                                                                                                        August		                               18-23
                                                                                                                                                           Event Rentals                                        56
                                                                                                        Youth & Teen Summer Camps                24
                                                                                                                                                           Inside Back Cover
                                                                                                        Summer Camp Information for All Ages     25
                                                                                                                                                           Summer Exhibition Schedule

                                                                                                        Preschool & Kindergarten                 26
                                                                                                        Ages 4 & 5		                             27
             above: Ruth Crowe, Drink the Wild Air, mixed media, 24 x 24 inches

                                                                                                        Elementary School Camps                  28
                                                                                                        Grades 1–5 		                            29

                                                                                                        Middle School Camps/ Workshops 30
                                                                                                        Grades 6–8		                           31-32

A R T I S T I C      |      D I S T I N C T I V E                |     B E A U T I F U L                High School Camps/ Workshops             33
                                                                                                        Grades 9–12		                          34-35

                                                                           Gallery Shop Summer Hours:
                                                                            Monday–Friday, 9 am – 4pm   BBAC PROGRAM GUIDE                             1                          Register online at BBArtCenter.org
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Mark Your Calendars
                                                                Here’s a glance at what’s happening @ the BBAC
                                                                Registration Dates & Information                           Scholarships
                                                                For current registration information, see page 6.          Know someone who deserves an art class but may
                                                                                                                           not be able to afford the tuition? The BBAC has
                                                                                                                           several scholarship opportunities for those in need.
                                                                Adult Workshops & Classes
                                                                                                                           For more information, see pages 52-53.
                                                                BBAC offers outstanding visual art workshops
                                                                and classes for adults throughout the summer.
                                                                Want to get started but have questions or need
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                                                                Youth/Teen Classes & Camps
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                                                                Explore a variety of studio art camps and work-
                                                                shops offered for preschool through high school all        Kroger will donate back to the nonprofit organiza-
                                                                summer long! All classes are taught by experienced         tion of your choice. Use your Kroger Plus card and
                                                                artist-educators who provide high quality instruc-         sign up; every time you use your card the BBAC
                                                                tion in drawing, painting, ceramics, jewelry/metals,       gets a percentage!
                                                                printmaking, fashion, animation, portfolio prepara-        Go to kroger.com and click on the “Plus Card”.
                                                                tion, and more. Applying to an art school? Summer          Then proceed to “get started” or log-in to your
                                                                is a good time to hone your skills! The BBAC edu-          existing account.
                                                                cation staff can assist you with selecting the right
                                                                course to fulfill your needs. See pages 24-37.
                                                                                                                           Looking Ahead…Fall Term 2022
                                                                                                                           Adults:
                                                                Membership
                                                                                                                           Monday, September 12 – Saturday, December 10
                                                                A BBAC membership benefits students with early
                                                                                                                           Youth & Teens:
                                                                registration dates and a big savings on classes.
                                                                If you are not a member yet, sign up when you              Monday, September 19 – Saturday, December 10
                                                                register for classes and instantly save money!             Registration Dates:
                                                                For more information, see page 39.
                                                                                                                           • Contributing Member Registration:
                                                                                                                            Thursday–Friday, August 11 – 12
                                                                ArtAccess @ The BBAC                                       • Basic Member Registration:

                                                                “Art for All” is our vision statement and we make it        Begins Monday, August 5 @ 9 am
                                                                 happen with opportunities for groups and individu-        • Open / Guest Registration:

                                                                 als with Alzheimer’s to special-needs populations,         Begins Monday, August 22 @ 9 am
                                                                 and talented but underserved high school students.        BBAC will be closed:
                                                                 For specific programs, see pages 40-45.
                                                                                                                           Thanksgiving Holiday & Weekend:
Michigan Fine Arts Competition                                  BBAC Exhibitions
                                                                                                                           Thursday, November 24 – Sunday, November 27

06/17 – 08/18 2022
                                                                                                                           Shop & Champagne Event:
                                                                Enjoy exhibitions in BBAC’s five galleries through-        Wednesday, November 30
                                                                out the year. Free & open to the public.                   (No day or evening classes)
                                                                See the inside back cover for exhibition dates
Includes Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana & Wisconsin          and gallery hours.
For more info, go to: https://BBArtCenter.org/MFAC

above: Matthew Lewis, Elaborate Edges, pastel, 27 x 19 inches
       2021 Michigan Fine Arts Competition participant
                                                                BBAC PROGRAM GUIDE                                     3                          Register online at BBArtCenter.org
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From the President & CEO                                                                                           Board of Directors & Staff

                                                                                                                   BBAC Board             BBAC Contacts @ 248.644.0866
“Some of the best memories are made in flip flops.”                                                                Lois DeBacker          James Adams, Facilities Staff — Ext 126
 — Kellie Elmore                                                                                                   Secretary              JamesAdams@BBArtCenter.org

                                                                                                                   Patty Eisenbraun       David Blasco, Facilities Staff — Ext 126
I think I join everyone in stating that we cannot wait for summer! As we look forward to lazy days, the BBAC       Vice Chair             DaveBlasco@BBArtCenter.org

will be busy providing creative inspiration for all ages. Our popular summer camps for children begins                                    Marianne Dwyer, Vice President/Finance — Ext 105
                                                                                                                   Maggie Greene
                                                                                                                                          MarianneDwyer@BBArtCenter.org
in June along with interesting workshops and studio classes for adults.
                                                                                                                   Michael Lewandowski    Cynthia Mills Good, Vice President/Programs — Ext 107
As the summer unfolds, the many children and teens occupying the studios will be surrounded by our                                        CindiMills@BBArtCenter.org
                                                                                                                   Maria Marcotte
                                                                                                                   Immediate Past Chair   Julie Laforet, ArtAccess Coordinator — Ext 111
41st annual Michigan Fine Arts Competition. The MFAC exhibition is always incredible, showcasing work
                                                                                                                                          JulieLaforet@BBArtCenter.org
by more than 100 artists from five states. What better way to enrich our students’ minds and let them              Brianna McNamara
                                                                                                                                          Susan Owens, Youth Programs & ArtAccess Director — Ext 128
experience what other artists are saying through their medium?                                                     Stacey Reeves          SusanOwens@BBArtCenter.org
                                                                                                                   Treasurer
                                                                                                                                          Laura Ryan, Ceramic Department Technician & Gallery Shop Coordinator
And finally, I thank everyone who makes an impact on our sustainability for this wonderful art center.                                    LauraRyan@BBArtCenter.org
                                                                                                                   Christopher Webb
Whether you have contributed to our two direct-mail campaigns each year, sponsored Holiday Shop                                           Cyndi Shay, Office & Finance Assistant — Ext 101
                                                                                                                   Dana White
                                                                                                                                          CyndiShay@BBArtCenter.org
or the upcoming Fine Art of Summer (stay tuned for details!), or purchased tickets — we are SO grateful
                                                                                                                   Jessica Woll
                                                                                                                                          Dare Sommer, Facilities Staff — Ext 126
for your support that has helped us bridge these two challenging years.                                            Chair
                                                                                                                                          DareSommer@BBArtCenter.org

So let’s celebrate this season by enjoying everything the BBAC has to offer including our 65th year                                       Alexis Thompson, Executive Assistant — Ext 110
                                                                                                                                          AlexisThompson@BBArtCenter.org
in following our vision of art for all!
                                                                                                                                          Ellie Tury, Finance/Student Service Associate — Ext 109
                                                                                                                                          EllieTury@BBArtCenter.org

With my best regards,                                                                                                                     Annie VanGelderen, President & CEO — Ext 108
                                                                                                                                          AnnieVanGelderen@BBArtCenter.org

                                                                                                                                          Dale Warren, Facilities Staff — Ext 126
                                                                                                                                          DaleWarren@BBArtCenter.org

                                                                                                                                          Teaching
Annie VanGelderen, President & CEO                                                                                                        Adult Classes: Cynthia Mills Good | CindiMills @ BBArtCenter.org — Ext 107
                                                                                                                                          Youth & Teen Classes: Susan Owens | SusanOwens @ BBArtCenter.org — Ext 128
AnnieVanGelderen@BBArtCenter.org
                                                                                                                                          Exhibits
                                                                                                                                          Exhibitions @ BBArtCenter.org

                                                                                                                                          Gallery Shop & Holiday Shop
                                                                                                                                          GalleryShop @ BBArtCenter.org

                                                                                                                                          Art Birmingham, the BBAC’s annual fine art fair
                                                                                                                                          Contact The Guild of Artists & Artisans | TheGuild.org — 734.662. 3382

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Summer Registration Information                                                                                 Cover Artist
W ELCOM E !                                                                                                     Dan Graziano

                       BBAC HEALTH GUIDELINES

  The BBAC appreciates your continued support throughout the COVID
  epidemic and taking part to provide a safe environment for our staff,
  faculty, students, and visitors.

  We ask that you continue to be safe while in the BBAC facility.
  Mask wearing is still encouraged, and in some classes, required.

  We will continue to follow guidelines in support of a healthy community.

                                       THANK YOU!

SUM M ER TER M 202 2
Youth, Teen & Adult: Monday, June 20 – Friday, August 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                  above: Dan Graziano, Line-Cook, oil

Registration Dates & Times
[ Get instant class discounts and register early when you become a BBAC Member. ]

• Contributing Member Registration ($100+ Level)
  Register by PHONE ONLY: Thursday & Friday, May 12 & 13, from 9am – 5 pm                                       Dan Graziano is an award-winning, nationally exhibited artist whose paintings capture the hidden beauty
                                                                                                                found in unexpected places and fleeting moments of everyday life. Incorporating dramatic light, shadow,
• Basic Member Registration ($50–$75 Level)                                                                     color, and perspective, his compositions feature a diversity of subjects— from a simple still life to rug-
  Register Online or by Phone: Begins Monday, May 16 @ 9am                                                      ged coastlines, active urban life, lively cafes and bars, small rural towns, and forgotten roadside relics.
                                                                                                                His work has been featured in numerous publications and is in the collections of private and corporate
• Open/Guest Registration                                                                                       collectors throughout the world.
  Register Online or by Phone: Begins Monday, May 23 @ 9am
                                                                                                               “In my paintings, I try to capture the hidden beauty found in the unexpected places and fleeting moments
                                                                                                                of everyday life. I believe art is all around us if you take the time to look for it. I continue to be intrigued by
  Online:     BBArtCenter.org
                                                                                                                the urban landscapes of inner cities—their active streets, time-worn buildings, and multiple layers of decay,
  Phone:      24 8.6 4 4.0866
                                                                                                                renewal, and adaptation that proudly display the effects of age and use, which I see as testaments to strength,
                                                                                                                character, and authenticity in contrast with modern society’s demand for newness, imitation, disposability and
BBAC Office Hours			                                                  Summer Gallery Hours                      easy duplication. My work is influenced by the art of Sargent, Hopper, and the three generations of Wyeths
Monday –Friday: 9 am – 4pm                                             Monday –Saturday: 9am – 4 pm             along with California painters Wayne Thiebaud and Richard Diebenkorn.” — Dan Graziano

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Adult Class Level Descriptions
Summer @ the BBAC offers a range of youth & teen camps, and adult workshops and studio classes.
Use the guide below to decide which class level is right for you or your family member.
If you have questions, please call 248.644.0866 and speak to a member of our staff.

Introductory Level                                               Level 1
For students with no art experience                              For the beginner student with some art back-
                                                                 ground, but still needing instruction in basic art
Class work includes learning basic art terms and
                                                                 sk­ills and techniques.
studio fundamentals while exploring materials
and mediums in a comfortable, non-threatening
environment.                                                     Level 2
                                                                 For the student who has already acquired basic
All Levels (Level 1 & Up)                                        know­ledge of art terms, fundamentals and skills,
                                                                 but still wants further instruction to improve
Includes Fundamentals Classes                                    technique and begin discovering their own style.
Classes labeled “All Levels” are for students
who have some previous experience, or for those
                                                                 Level 3
who want to learn and experiment with a new
medium.                                                          For the advanced student who requires more
If you have never taken an art class previously,                 challeng­ing instruction and encour­agement
please register for an introductory class, or call               to develop a unique artist expression and direction.
248.644.0866 for guidance.
                                                                 Level 4+
Prerequisites                                                    For the advanced student who has done exten­sive
Some classes have specific requirements                          exploration of their own media of choice, and
(prerequisites) that must be met before participat-              desires more in depth study and critiques from
ing. Following these requirements is best for the                their instructor and fellow advanced level students.
students and instructors, alike.
                                                                 The BBAC Program Guide
Class Codes                                                      The Program Guide is printed months in advance
                                                                 of registration and some information is updated after
       = Introductory                                            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.
       = Off-site

                                                                                                                              BBAC
       = Portfolio Development                                                                                                                                                        Betsy Coats, Reflections, oil, detail

       = Prerequisite

       = Workshop

              right: Barbara Maxson, All Wrapped Up In It,

                                                                                                                                  Adult Classes & Studios
                               paper, canvas, pencil, rope

                                                                                                                                            For all students ages 18+ unless otherwise specified
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Adult/Classes&Studios
Creative Meetings

MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS                                                                                                                                                      CER AMIC ARTS                                               CER AMIC ARTS

Creative Meetings & Workshops                                                                                                                                             Ceramics: Advanced                                          Ceramics Department Policies
Many opportunities exist for your business
                                                                                                                                                                          Independent Studio Class                                    Ceramics classes, independent studios or open
or organization to create something unique in an                                                                                                                          No instruction is given in this independent studio          studios are not intended to take the place of
art studio atmosphere.                                                                                                                                                    class.                                                      a production studio and are intended to further
Each workshop is designed specifically to meet the                                                                                                                                                                                    the education experience.
                                                                                                                                                                          Relax this summer in the BBAC Ceramic Arts
needs of the group and fees are based on chosen
                                                                                                                                                                          Studio and create your own work at your own pace.           Only work made at BBAC using clay from BBAC,
project, instructor, and cost of supplies.
                                                                                                                                                                          If you are not sure you are working at an intermedi-        can be glazed and fired at BBAC.
Catering can also be arranged for daytime or even-
                                                                                                                                                                          ate/ advanced level, please contact:
ing workshops.
                                                                                                                                                                          CindiMills@BBArtCenter.org
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Purchasing Clay at the BBAC
For more information, contact:                                                                                                                                            to determine if this independent studio is a good
Annie VanGelderen @ 248.644.0866 Ext. 108                                                                                                                                 fit for you.                                                One 25 lb. bag of clay is included with your
or email AnnieVanGelderen@BBArtCenter.org                                                                                                                                 Prerequisite: Must be a current BBAC Member and             summer Independent Studio Class.
                                                                                                                                                                          intermediate/ advanced BBAC ceramics student.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      BBAC offers the service of purchasing additional
                                                                                                                                                                          1104.34.01.22 Levels 3 & 4                                  clay (one bag at a time) and can be purchased
                                                                                                                                                                          Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 28 – August 25                   at the beginning of Independent Studio time.
                                                                                                                                                                          4:30 pm – 7:30 pm, 18 sessions                              • Limit is three, 25 lb. bags per term
                                                                                                                                                                          $324 Members, $90 Materials Fee                             • Each 25 lb. bag of Wheat Stone is $14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Each 25 lb. bag of Porcelain is $17

below: Robinson Gallery, Christine Welch Exhibition        above: Kathleen Connolly, Coil Built Vase, clay

                                                                                                                          right: Sonia Svensson, Drift Vases, porcelain

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Adult/Classes&Studios                                                                                                                                                                Adult/Classes&Studios
FIBER ARTS                                                                                                                                                                           JEWELRY & METALS                                            JEWELRY & METALS

Fiber Arts: Intermediate                                                                                                                                                             Jewelry & Metalsmithing:                                    Jewelry & Metalsmithing:
Independent Weavers Studio                                                                                                                                                           Intermediate/ Advanced                                      Intermediate
No Instruction                                                                                                                                                                       Independent Studio                                          Instructor: Janice Degen
                                                                                                                                                                                     Instructor: Janice Degen
This weaving studio class is for those students                                                                                                                                                                                                  This class is for students who have recently
that are working at an intermediate level on existing                                                                                                                                If you are an advanced jewelry and metalsmithing            completed the beginning level metals class and
projects or want to begin new projects.                                                                                                                                              student that is interested in continuing a project          want to improve skills previously learned, and build
There is no instruction in this class—students must                                                                                                                                  or designing and executing a new project, this class        the confidence necessary to transition to higher-
know how to set up their loom for weaving, and                                                                                                                                       is for you. Further development of technical skills         level classes.
be able to work independently.                                                                                                                                                       and motivation will be the primary focus for this           Instruction will include more advanced soldering,
Prerequisite: Must be a current BBAC Member                                                                                                                                          summer studio.                                              stone-setting, and metal fabrication techniques
and an intermediate/ advanced fiber student.                                                                                                                                         Design procedures and various techniques will               along with suggested practice test pieces and
                                                                                                                                                                                     be discussed throughout the semester.                       projects utilizing the demonstrated processes.
1106.34.01.22 Level 2 & Up                                                                                                                                                           This class is not appropriate for beginners.                Prerequisite: The completion of a beginning
Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 5 – August 18                                                                                                                                             Prerequisite: Completion of a beginner and                  jewelry/ metals class including torch soldering.
9:00 am – 12:00 pm, 14 sessions                                                                                                                                                      intermediate level jewelry/ metals class.
$288 Members, $25 Loom Fee                                                                                                                                                                                                                       1108.34.02.22 Level 2
                                                                                                                                                                                     1108.34.01.22 Level 3 & Up                                  Thursdays, July 14 – August 25
                                                                                                                                                                                     Tuesdays, July 12 – August 23                               6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 7 sessions
                                                                                                                                                                                     6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, 7 sessions                               $195 Members, $235 Guests
                                                                                                                                                                                     $195 Members, $235 Guests                                   $40 Materials/ Studio Fee
                                                                                                                                                                                     $40 Materials/ Studio Fee

                                                                                                                          right: Helen Lengel, Couverts à Salade, copper and brass

above: Andrea Liberman, Shirt for a Friend,
Tencel yarn & handwoven fabrics

                                                             above: Diane Cairns, Silk Peacock, Bombyx silk, weaving                                                                                                                             above: Shelly Denes, Copper Pot w/ Green Patina,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 hammered copper

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Adult/Classes&Studios
DR AWING

 Drawing: Botanical Art
 w/ Colored Pencil & Calligraphy
 Instructor: Barbara Holmer

 Botanical art and calligraphy are art forms that
 make a perfect pair, each enhancing the other.
 Students will lay out a design, complete a calli-
 graphic passage in the style of their choice,
 then begin a botanical drawing in colored pencil.
 We will have a short session on basic calligraphy
 using markers, and on hand-wrought calligraphy.
 Previous experience in calligraphy is helpful but
 not required.*
 Bring appropriate calligraphy tools and exemplars
 if you have them, as well as drawing supplies,
 to the first class. Paper, a selection of phrases,
 and botanical references will be provided. However,
 students are welcome to bring their own botanical
 sketches and passages to calligraph.
*Previous experience with basic calligraphy
 and colored pencil is recommended.

1121.34.01.22 Level 2 & Up
Saturdays, July 9 – 30
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 4 sessions                              above: Instructor Barbara Holmer, Morel, colored pencil
$168 Members, $208 Guests, $10 Materials Fee

                                                            left: Instructor Barbara Holmer, Botanical Art w/ Calligraphy,
                                                            colored pencil & ink

                                                                                                                             BBAC
                                                                                                                                                                  Barbara Bayson, Swimming, acrylic, detail

                                                                                                                              Adult Workshops
                                                                                                                             For all students ages 18+ unless otherwise specified
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Adult Workshops by Month                                                                                                       Adult Workshops by Month

July
DR AWING WORKSHOP
                                                                                                                               July
                                                                                                                               PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP                                           PAINTING WORKSHOP

Drawing: “Re-Boot” Camp                                                                                                        Painting:                                                    Painting:
                                                                                                                               Plein Air Landscape                                          The Sea & Sky
4-Day Workshop
w/ Visiting Artist Armin Mersmann                                                                                              2-Day Workshop w/ Edward Duff                                2-Day Workshop w/ Edward Duff
Join Armin Mersmann and “Re-Boot” your drawing                                                                                 This two-day workshop will cover the basic founda-           In this workshop, students will explore the funda-
skills in this four-day workshop and learn the art                                                                             tions of plein air landscape painting with a focus on        mentals of painting the sea and sky in dramatic
of observation. Learning how to draw is one of the                                                                             accurate color-mixing, brushwork, paint handling,            seascapes and landscapes. Utilizing a limited
most important foundations in art. We all see the                                                                              composition, and simplification of form. The class            palette and with an emphasis on shapes, values,
world around us, but do we really look, take in the                                                                            will meet and work off-site with a break for lunch.          edges and color, students will gain confidence
forms, shapes and structures as an artist does?                                                                                Over the course of the two days, students will learn         while creating vivid, dynamic works of art.
Learn how to see and replicate the light, shadow                                                                               how to approach a variety of subjects such as                During the two days, students will receive individual
and details that are all around you; and the differ-                                                                           clouds, water, flowers, and foliage.                          instruction and will benefit from demonstrations
ence between observation realism and intellectual                                                                              Students will gain confidence and learn the                   and group critiques.
realism—drawing what you see, not what you think                                                                               essential techniques of plein air painting through           Demonstrations will be done in oil, but all painting
you see.                                                                                                                       demonstration and individual instruction.                    media is welcome in the workshop.
                                                                above: Student of Armin Mersmann, Untitled, graphite, detail   Demonstrations will be done in oil, but all painting
We will especially concentrate on contour drawing                                                                                                                                           2112.34.02.22 Level 2 & Up
                                                                                                                               media is welcome in the workshop.
and shading with graphite, and the basics of tonal                                                                                                                                          Tuesday & Wednesday, July 19 & 20
                                                                                                                               A portable easel is required.
drawing.                                                                                                                                                                                    9:00 am – 3:30 pm, 2 sessions
                                                                                                                               Off-site location TBD.
2105.54.01.22 All Levels                                                                                                       Students will receive directions via email.                  $182 Members, $222 Guests
Monday–Thursday, July 25 –28
                                                                                                                               2112.34.01.22 Level 2 & Up
9:00 am – 3:30 pm, 4 sessions
                                                                                             left: Armin Mersmann
                                                                                                                               Tuesday & Wednesday, July 5 & 6
$480 Members, $520 Guests
                                                                                                                               9:00 am – 4:00 pm, 2 sessions
                                                                                                                               $196 Members, $236 Guests                                    below: Instructor Edward Duff, Billow, oil, detail

                                                                below: Visiting Artist Armin Mersmann, Shannon, graphite

above: Students of Armin Mersmann, Pears 1 & 2, graphite

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Adult Workshops by Month                                                                                                    Adult Workshops by Month

August
PAINTING WORKSHOP
                                                                                                                           August
                                                                                                                            WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP

Painting:                                                                                                                   Botanical Art:
Contemporary Landscape                                                                                                      Studies w/ Watercolor
2-Day Workshop w/ Edward Duff                                                                                               Instructor: Barbara Holmer

This two-day workshop will help students learn                                                                              Botanical art is an art form that combines scientific
to simplify and narrow down the complexity                                                                                  accuracy with artistic sensitivity. This class will be
of the landscape in order to capture the essence                                                                            an overview of controlled watercolor techniques
of a scene.                                                                                                                 used in botanical art as students develop studies
Focusing on value and limited color palette studies,                                                                        of a variety of plants. Color-mixing with a limited
accurate color-mixing, and emphasis on composi-                                                                             palette will also be covered.
tion, students will be encouraged to find their own                                                                          Demonstrations, discussions, and practice time
personal direction as they create contemporary                                                                              will serve as a review for some and a new approach
works of art.                                                                                                               for others.*
Demonstrations will be done in oil, but all painting                                                                        Subjects will be provided for the first class.
media is welcome in the workshop.                                                                                          *Students should have at least a basic level
                                                                                                                            of experience with watercolor.
2112.34.04.22 Level 2 & Up
Tuesday & Wednesday, August 2 & 3                                                                                           2112.34.03.22 Level 2 & Up
                                                            above: Instructor Edward Duff, Zenith, oil                      Saturdays, August 6, 13 & 20
9:00 am – 3:30 pm, 2 sessions
$182 Members, $222 Guests                                                                                                   12:30 pm – 3:30 pm, 3 sessions
                                                                                                                            $135 Members, $175 Guests
                                                            below: Instructor Edward Duff, Seaside, oil

                                                                                                                                                                                          above: Instructor Barbara Holmer, Watercolor Studies

                                                                                                                                                                                          left: Instructor Barbara Holmer, Dried Hydrangea,
                                                                                                                                                                                          watercolor, detail

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Adult Workshops by Month                                                                                                 Adult Workshops by Month

August
DR AWING WORKSHOP
                                                                                                                         August
                                                                                                                         ENCAUSTIC WORKSHOP

Drawing Foundations:                                                                                                     Intro to Encaustic Painting:
Level 1                                                                                                                  Basics, Methods & Materials
Instructor: Kyle Sharkey                                                                                                 2-Day Workshop
Drawing Foundations is based on providing                                                                                w/ Visiting Artist Sarah Rehmer
students with a solid foundation in drawing funda-                                                                       Designed for students new to the encaustic
mentals through an exploration of traditional media                                                                      medium, this 2-day workshop provides a hands-on
and techniques. Summer is a great time to learn                                                                          introduction to the materials, working methods,
these skills in a relaxed atmosphere.                                                                                    and safety fundamentals for working in encaustic.
Students will learn about line, shape, composition,                                                                      Students will leave the workshop with a solid tech-
perspective, light & shadow, and how to translate                                                                        nical foundation and the confidence to continue
a three-dimensional visual into a two-dimensional                                                                        exploring encaustic beyond the workshop.
drawing through observation and imagination.                                                                             Sarah approaches her teaching by alternating
                                                                                                                         between demonstrations and working time so
2105.24.01.22 Level 1
                                                                                                                         students can see and discuss a process, and then
Saturdays, August 6, 13, 20
                                                                                                                         immediately give it a try.
9:30 am – 12:30 pm, 3 sessions
                                                                                                                         We will explore basic painting techniques, color
$135 Members, $175 Guests                                                                                                mixing, and surface refinement. If you have current
                                                                                                                         pieces made in another medium, please bring for
                                                                                                                         a discussion on how to translate or enhance the
                                                                                                                         work with encaustic paints.
                                                                                                                         All paints, tools, and brushes are supplied.               above: Visiting Artist Sarah Rehmer, Tracking Memories #4,
                                                                                                                                                                                    encaustic, paper, photo, metallic lead, oil on panel, detail
                                                                                                                         2112.54.02.22 All Levels
                                                                                                                         Friday–Saturday, August 5 & 6
                                                                                                                                                                                    below: Visiting Artist Sarah Rehmer, Tracking Memories #1,
                                                                                                                         9:00 am – 3:30 pm, 2 sessions                              2021, encaustic, paper, photo, oil on panel, 36 x 24 inches,
                                                                                                                         $348 Members, $388 Guests, $50 Materials Fee               detail

                                                           above: Instructor Kyle Sharkey, Withered Jar, graphite

above: Instructor Kyle Sharkey, Untitled, graphite

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Adult Workshops by Month                                                                                                                                                                     Adult Workshops by Month

August
PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP
                                                                                                                                                                                             August
                                                                                                                                                                                             PAINTING WORKSHOP SERIES

Painting:                                                                                                                                                                                    Painting From a Photo Reference:
Plein Air Landscape                                                                                                                                                                          Studio Oil/ Acrylic Painting
2-Day Workshop w/ Edward Duff                                                                                                                                                                3-Day Workshop
This two-day workshop will cover the basic founda-
                                                                                                                                                                                             w/ Visiting Artist Dan Graziano
tions of plein air landscape painting with a focus                                                                                                                                           This three-day workshop will focus on painting
on accurate color-mixing, brushwork, painting,                                                                                                                                               “alla prima” (all at once) as well as developing
handling, composition and simplification of form.                                                                                                                                              greater skills of observation, simplification and
The class will meet and work off-site with a break                                                                                                                                            quickly painting— wet-on-wet— to create strong
for lunch. Over the course of the two days, students                                                                                                                                         “painterly” paintings. The workshop will also
will learn how to approach a variety of subjects                                                                                                                                              discuss techniques to quickly transfer the impor-
such as clouds, water, flowers and foliage.                                                                                                                                                   tant elements of a reference photo to the canvas,
Students will gain confidence and learn the                                                                                                                                                    creating an artistic painting rather than simply
essential techniques of plein air painting through                                                                                                                                            rendering a photograph.
demonstration and individual instruction.                                                                                                                                                    The first morning of the workshop begins with
Demonstrations will be done in oil, but all painting                                                                                                                                          a brief discussion of oil painting basics (from
media is welcome in the workshop.                                                                                                                                                             materials to paint-handling) and will also address            above: Visiting Artist Dan Graziano, Back Road, oil, detail
A portable easel is required.                                                                                                                                                                the fundamentals of color, value, edges, perspec-
Off-site location TBD.                                                                                                                                                                       tive, and other “practical” elements related
Students will receive directions via email.                                                                                                                                                  to successful painting.
                                                                                                                                                                                             Participants will then work on a series of timed
2112.34.05.22 Level 2 & Up                                                                                                                                                                   painting exercises, incorporating the techniques
Tuesday & Wednesday, August 16 & 17                                                                                                                                                           discussed and developing their skills of observation,
9:00 am – 4:00 pm, 2 sessions                                                                                                                                                                 simplification, and quickly working in an
$196 Members, $236 Guests                                   above: Sue Brodbeck, Hunter Point at Copper Harbor MI, oil                                                                       “alla prima” manner.
                                                                                                                                                                                             Each day of the workshop will include a short
                                                                                                                                                                                             painting demo by Dan with an explanation of his
                                                                                                                                                                                             process along the way, and plenty of one-on-one
                                                                                                                                                                                              individual instruction. This workshop is designed
                                                                                                                    left: Gary Wolfson, Closed Until Further Notice, oil on canvas, detail

                                                                                                                                                                                             for beginning to advanced painters in both oil and
                                                                                                                                                                                              acrylic media.
                                                                                                                                                                                             Participants are encouraged to bring still life objects
                                                                                                                                                                                             and photos to paint from or may choose from
                                                                                                                                                                                             photos brought by the instructor.
                                                                                                                                                                                             Participants bring their own art supplies and equip-
                                                                                                                                                                                             ment based on oil or acrylic painting.
                                                                                                                                                                                             Class size is limited.

                                                                                                                                                                                             2112.54.01.22 All Levels
                                                                                                                                                                                             Monday–Wednesday, August 29 – 31
                                                                                                                                                                                             9:00 am – 3:30 pm, 3 sessions
                                                                                                                                                                                             $525 Members, $565 Guests

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            above: Visiting Artist Dan Graziano, Lipstick Red, oil, detail

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Summer 2022 @ the BBAC
                                        Art Camps & Workshops for All Ages
                                        SUMMER CAMP INFO/ ALL AGES

                                        Art Camps & Workshops for All Ages:
                                        Preschool to Grade 12
                                         Students should enroll in the grade
                                         they will enter for Fall 2022

                                         Summer Youth/ Teen Camp Program
                                         Info & Emergency Forms
                                        visit: BBArtCenter.org
                                        Print camp forms from the BBAC
                                        website.
                                         Forms must be mailed/ emailed at least one week
                                         prior to the first day of camp.

                                        Email:
                                        Camp@BBArtCenter.org

                                        U.S. Mail:
                                        Attn: Summer Youth/Teen Art Camp
                                        Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center
                                        1516 S. Cranbrook Road
                                        Birmingham, MI 48009

                                         If you have a special request* for your child’s
                                         class placement or other camp/medical related
                                         concerns, please note this on the emergency form
                                         and mail/email all camp forms to the BBAC,
                                         (Attn: Art Camp).
                                        *Requests must be received at least one week prior
                                         to the first day of camp.

                                        General Questions about Camp?

BBAC
                                        Contact Susan Owens: 248.644.0866 Ext. 128
                                        or camp@bbartcenter.org

                                        Art Start & Art Extra*
                                         Kindergarten to Grade 8
                                         Art Start and Art Extra are before and after camp
                                         programs with daily arts enrichment activities for
                                         the two-week art camps and Animal Art Camp only.
                                         Campers in the Art Extra program should bring
                                         a beverage and snack daily.

Youth & Teen Art Camps
                                        *Registration is required two weeks prior to the
                                         first day of camp.

                                         Art START: 8:00 am – 9:00 am, $30/week
                                         Art EXTRA: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, $60/week
    Summer Art Camps & Workshops 2022
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                               Pre+Kindergarten
                               PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN

                               Pre & K Art Camps
                               Pre & K Camps are taught by experienced profes-
                               sionals who understand the developmental stages
                               of the young artist and the importance of nurturing
                               success and self-confidence in each child through
                               active engagement in art-making activities.

                               Preschool/ Kindergarten
                               Arts Discovery Camp
                                Children must be 4 years or older by the first day
                                of camp.
                                In this one-week camp, children will enter a magi-
                                cal world where they will create, design, explore
                                and use their imagination.
                                Age-appropriate themed lessons are designed
                                specifically for the preschool and kindergarten
                                camper.
                                Daily activities will include visual arts, dance
                                & movement, and storytelling.
                               *Register your child for the grade they will enter
                                in Fall 2022.

                               5522.54.01.22 Session #1
                               Monday–Friday, June 20 – June 24
                               9:00 am – 12:00 pm
                               $180 Members, $220 Guests

                               5522.54.02.22 Session #2
                               Monday–Friday, July 18 – July 22
                               9:00 am – 12:00 pm
                               $180 Members, $220 Guests

BBAC
                               Animal Art Camp: Kindergarten
                                This one-week camp is all about animals!
                                Campers will explore the textures, patterns, colors
                                and shapes of animals from a variety of habitats
                                and use them as inspiration for drawing, painting
                                and sculpture. Students will learn about the funda-
                                mental concepts of art while exploring one of their
                                favorite subjects.
                               *Register your child for the grade they will enter
                                in Fall 2022.

Preschool & Kindergarten
                               5422.54.11.22
                               Monday–Friday, August 22 – August 26
                               9:00 am – 3:00 pm
                               $315 Members, $355 Guests

       Summer Art Camps 2022
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                                      Grades 1-5
                                      ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ART CAMPS

                                      Animal Art Camp:                                            Summer Youth Art Camp:
                                      Grades 1 – 5*                                               Grades 1 – 5*
                                       This one-week camp is all about animals!                Summer art camp is the perfect retreat for the
                                       Campers will explore the textures, patterns, colors     young artist. A faculty of professional artists and
                                       and shapes of animals from a variety of habitats        art educators provide hands-on activities that
                                       and use them as inspiration for drawing, painting       expose students to a variety of artistic styles and
                                       and sculpture. Students will learn about the funda-     art processes. Campers rotate by age group to
                                       mental concepts of art while exploring one of their     different studio classes for drawing, painting, print-
                                       favorite subjects.                                      making, ceramics, sculpture and mixed media.
                                      *Register your child for the grade they will enter       Daily enrichment activities may include entertain-
                                       in Fall 2022.                                           ment, movement/dance, presentations and games
                                                                                               that explore different cultures and forms of art.
                                      5422.54.12.22 Grades 1 & 2                               A reception and art exhibition is held on the last
                                      Monday–Friday, August 22 – August 26                     Friday of camp. Family and friends are invited
                                      9:00 am – 3:00 pm                                        to attend.
                                      $315 Members, $355 Guests                                Parents are asked to provide a daily lunch, snacks
                                                                                               and beverage for their children.
                                      5422.54.12.22 Grades 3 – 5
                                                                                              *Register your child for the grade they will enter
                                      Monday–Friday, August 22 – August 26
                                                                                               in Fall 2022.
                                      9:00 am – 3:00 pm
                                      $315 Members, $355 Guests                                   Session #1
                                                                                                  5422.54.01.22 Grades 1 & 2
                                                                                                  5422.54.03.22 Grades 3 – 5
                                                                                                  Tuesday*– Friday, July 5 – July 15
                                                                                                  9:00 am – 3:00 pm
                                                                                                  $527 Members, $567 Guests
                                                                                              *due to the July 4 holiday, this camp starts on Tuesday

                                                                                                  Session #2
                                                                                                  5422.54.06.22 Grades 1 & 2
                                                                                                  5422.54.08.22 Grades 3 – 5
                                                                                                  Monday–Friday, July 25 – August 5
                                                                                                  9:00 am – 3:00 pm

BBAC
                                                                                                  $585 Members, $625 Guests

                                                                                                  Wheel-Throwing Workshop:
                                                                                                  Grades 5 – 8*
                                                                                               Learn the FUN-damentals of centering, opening,
                                                                                               and pulling cylinders on the pottery wheel.
                                                                                               Handbuilding techniques will be explored to com-
                                                                                               plete your final projects.
                                                                                              *Register your child for the grade they will enter
                                                                                               in Fall 2022.

Elementary School
                                                                                                  2304.54.01.22
                                                                                                  Monday–Friday, June 20 – June 24
                                                                                                  1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
                                                                                                  $180 Members, $220 Guests, $15 Materials Fee
  Summer Art Camps & Workshops 2022
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                                     Grades 5-8                                                  Grades 6-8
                                     MIDDLE SCHOOL ART CAMPS                                     MIDDLE SCHOOL ART CAMPS

                                     Wheel-Throwing Workshop:                                    Middle School Art Camp:
                                     Grades 5 – 8*                                               Grades 6 – 8*
                                      Learn the FUN-damentals of centering, opening,              Students entering grades 6–8 will be immersed
                                      and pulling cylinders on the pottery wheel.                 in a variety of studio art experiences in drawing,
                                      Handbuilding techniques will be explored to com-            painting, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media,
                                      plete your final projects.                                  and metalsmithing. The camp faculty of profession-
                                     *Register your child for the grade they will enter           al artists and art educators develop fun & innova-
                                      in Fall 2022.                                               tive lessons that are appropriate for all students.
                                                                                                  Parents are asked to provide lunch, snacks
                                     2304.54.01.22                                                and a beverage for their children.
                                     Monday–Friday, June 20 – June 24                            *Register your child for the grade they will enter
                                     1:00 pm – 4:00 pm                                            in Fall 2022.
                                     $180 Members, $220 Guests, $15 Materials Fee
                                                                                                 5322.54.01.22 Session #1
                                                                                                 Tuesday*–Friday, July 5 – July 15
                                     Drawing Skills Workshops:                                   9:00 am – 3:00 pm
                                     Grades 6 – 8
                                                                                                 $527 Members, $567 Guests, $25 Materials Fee
                                     Develop your observational skills and learn to draw     *due to the July 4 holiday, this camp starts on Tuesday
                                     what you see. Instruction will include drawing
                                     exercises and quick warm-ups for developing                 5322.54.04.22 Session #2
                                     perceptual, expressive and technical skills.                Monday–Friday, July 25 – August 5
                                     A variety of media will be used, including charcoal         9:00 am – 3:00 pm
                                     and graphite.                                               $585 Members, $625 Guests, $25 Materials Fee
                                     Students should bring a sketchbook, size 11'' x 14''
                                     or larger.
                                                                                                 Metals & More! Camp
                                     2305.54.01.22 Session #1                                    Grades 6 – 8*
                                     Monday–Friday, June 20 – June 24                             Spend the week in the Metals & Sculpture studios.
                                     9:30 am – 12:30 pm                                           Work on a variety of jewelry and small sculpture
                                     $180 Members, $220 Guests                                    projects incorporating both metals and mixed-
                                                                                                  media techniques.
                                     2305.54.02.22 Session #2                                    *Register your child for the grade they will enter
                                     Monday–Friday, July 18 – July 22                             in Fall 2022.

BBAC
                                     9:30 am – 12:30 pm
                                     $180 Members, $220 Guests                                   5308.54.01.22
                                                                                                 Monday–Friday, July 18 – July 22
                                                                                                 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
                                                                                                 $315 Members, $355 Guests, $35 Materials Fee

 Middle School
 Summer Art Camps & Workshops 2022
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Grades 6-8
MIDDLE SCHOOL ART CAMPS                                    MIDDLE SCHOOL ART CAMPS

Wheel-Throwing                                             Fashion Design Camp:
& Sculpture Workshop:                                      Grades 6 – 8
Grades 6 – 8*                                              Experience the fashion industry by working with
 Learn the basics of wheel-throwing on the pottery         professional designers! Learn how to render your
 wheel along with a variety of handbuilding tech-          fashion ideas visually using technical illustration
 niques. Lessons include both functional objects           and stylized fashion sketching techniques. You will
 created on the wheel and handbuilt sculptural clay        complete your collection by constructing clothing
 forms. Completed work will be glazed and fired.           using a variety of materials. Some hand-stitching
*Register your child for the grade they will enter         and machine-sewing will be introduced, but
 in Fall 2022.                                             previous sewing experience is not required.

5304.54.01.22                                              5303.54.02.22
Monday–Friday, August 8 – 12                               Monday–Friday, August 8 – August 12
9:30 am – 12:30 pm                                         9:30 am – 3:30 pm
$180 Members, $220 Guests, $15 Materials Fee               $315 Members, $355 Guests
                                                           $30 Lab/ Materials Fee

                                                           Animation Camp: Grades 6 – 8
                                                           Work with professional animators exploring
                                                           different methods of traditional animation and the
                                                           creative process behind it. Get first-hand experi-
                                                           ence with character and story design, hand drawn
                                                           and stop-motion animation, and more!

                                                           5303.54.03.22
                                                           Monday–Friday, August 8 – August 12
                                                           9:30 am – 3:30 pm
                                                           $315 Members, $355 Guests, $30 Materials Fee

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                                                                                                                      BBAC
                                                                                                                      High School Art Camps
                                                                                                                          Summer Art Camps & Workshops 2022
Youth & Teen Summer 2022 @ the BBAC                                                                                   Youth & Teen Summer 2022 @ the BBAC

Art Camps & Half-day Workshops
HIGH SCHOOL ART CAMPS                                       HIGH SCHOOL ART CAMPS                                     HIGH SCHOOL ART CAMPS                                      HIGH SCHOOL ART CAMPS

Drawing Skills Workshops:                                   Photography Workshop:                                     Wheel-Throwing                                             Advanced Drawing & Portfolio
Grades 9 – 12                                               Grades 9 – 12                                             & Sculpture Workshop:                                      Preparation Workshops:*
Develop your observational skills and learn to draw         This five-day workshop will introduce students
                                                                                                                      Grades 9 – 12                                              Grades 9 – 12
what you see. Instruction will include drawing              to the manual functions of the DSLR camera.               Learn the basics of wheel-throwing on the pottery       This workshop is for the serious high school art
exercises and quick warm-ups for developing                 They will learn how to “see” through the lens of          wheel along with a variety of handbuilding tech-        student who is developing a portfolio for college
perceptual, expressive and technical skills.                the camera, as composition will be discussed and          niques. Lessons include both functional objects         admissions and scholarship applications.
A variety of media will be used, including charcoal         implemented. Various methods of creative photog-          created on the wheel and handbuilt sculptural clay      These week-long workshops will concentrate
and graphite.                                               raphy will be introduced, including portraits and         forms. Completed work will be glazed and fired.         on observational drawing and developing fully
Students should bring a sketchbook, size 11'' x 14''        abstract photography.                                                                                             rendered drawings in charcoal and graphite.
or larger.                                                  Students are required to have a DSLR camera and           5204.44.01.22                                           Discussions include how to present and photo-
                                                            a 32G USB. Laptop computers are encouraged,               Monday–Friday, August 8 – 12                            graph art and other related topics that reinforce
2205.54.01.22 Session #1                                    but not mandatory.                                        1:00 pm – 4:00 pm                                       what schools are looking for in an admissions
Monday–Friday, June 20 – June 24                                                                                      $180 Members, $220 Guests, $15 Materials Fee            portfolio.
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm                                           2214.54.01.22                                                                                                    *Bring your current work on the first day for
$180 Members, $220 Guests                                   Monday–Friday, June 20 – June 24
                                                            1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
                                                                                                                      Fashion Design Camp:                                    the instructor to review and develop projects

2305.44.03.22 Session #2                                    $120 Members, $160 Guests, $10 Materials Fee
                                                                                                                      Grades 9 – 12                                           to enhance your personal portfolio.
                                                                                                                                                                              Intermediate/advanced high school students who
Monday–Friday, July 18 – July 22                                                                                      Experience the fashion industry by working with         are not working on a portfolio can enroll in this
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm                                                                                                     professional designers! Learn how to render your
$180 Members, $220 Guests
                                                            Metals & More! Art Camp:                                                                                          workshop to develop their drawing skills.
                                                                                                                      fashion ideas visually using technical illustration
                                                            Grades 9 – 12                                                                                                        2203.44.01.22 June Session #1
                                                                                                                      and stylized fashion sketching techniques. You will
Wheel-Throwing:                                             Spend the week in the Metals & Sculpture studios.         complete your collection by constructing clothing          Monday–Friday, June 20 – June 24
Grades 9 – 12                                               Work on a variety of jewelry and small sculpture          using a variety of materials. Some hand-stitching          9:30 am – 3:30 pm
                                                            projects incorporating both metals and mixed-             and machine-sewing will be introduced, but                 $315 Members, $355 Guests, $20 Materials Fee
Learn the fundamentals of wheel-throwing which              media techniques.                                         previous sewing experience is not required.
includes centering, shaping, and trimming on                                                                                                                                     2203.44.02.22 July Session #2
the pottery wheel. Handbuilding techniques will             5208.54.01.22                                             5203.54.02.22                                              Monday–Friday, July 18 – July 22
be explored to complete your final projects.                Monday–Friday, July 18 – July 22                          Monday–Friday, August 8 – August 12                        9:30 am – 3:30 pm
                                                            9:30 am – 3:30 pm                                         9:30 am – 3:30 pm                                          $315 Members, $355 Guests, $20 Materials Fee
2204.54.01.22                                               $315 Members, $355 Guests, $35 Materials Fee              $315 Members, $355 Guests
Monday–Friday, June 20 – June 24
                                                                                                                      $30 Lab/Materials Fee                                      2203.44.03.22 August Session #3
9:00 am – 12:00 pm                                                                                                                                                               Monday–Friday, August 15 – August 19
$180 Members, $220 Guests, $15 Materials Fee                                                                                                                                     9:30 am – 3:30 pm
                                                                                                                      Animation Camp:                                            $315 Members, $355 Guests, $20 Materials Fee
                                                                                                                      Grades 9 – 12
Jewelry & Metalsmithing:
Grades 9 – 12                                                                                                         Work with professional animators exploring differ-
                                                                                                                      ent methods of traditional animation and the crea-
Students will be introduced to a variety of fabrica-                                                                  tive process behind it. Get first-hand experience
tion and assemblage techniques for making jewelry                                                                     with character and story design, hand drawn and
and small sculptures. Instruction will cover                                                                          stop-motion animation and more!
the fundamentals of tool use and studio safety
for working with metals.                                                                                              5203.54.03.22
                                                                                                                      Monday–Friday, August 8 – August 12
2208.54.01.22
                                                                                                                      9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Monday–Friday, June 20 – June 24
                                                                                                                      $315 Members, $355 Guests, $30 Materials Fee
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
$180 Members, $220 Guests, $30 Materials Fee

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BBAC & Lori Haber Buckfire Foundation Partnership

                       Healing the Heart with Art…
                       PLANET LORI ART CAMP

                       Planet Lori Art Camp
                       August 15 – August 19, 2022
                       9:00 am – 3:00 pm
                       The Planet Lori Art Camp is designed for children
                       (ages 5 to 15) who had or have a parent or a close
                       relative with cancer. Art is often used to help
                       children communicate, overcome stress, and heal
                       from tragedy.
                       The camp will be held from August 15, 2022
                       through August 19, 2022 ­­— 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
                       at the BBAC. The Lori Haber Buckfire Foundation
                       was created in memory of Lori Haber Buckfire, who
                       passed away from ovarian cancer at the age of 41.
                       The foundation will be providing full paid scholar-
                       ships for children to attend the camp.

                       Applications for the camp may be found at the
                       foundation website @ www.planetlori.com

                       There will be a limited number of spots for the
                       camp, and scholarships will be provided for eligible
                       applicants to the camp on a first come basis.

BBAC
Planet Lori Art Camp
       Summer 2022
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BBAC Policies Summer 2022                                                                                              Membership & Support@the BBAC

BBAC Business Hours                                         Cancellation/ Refund Policy                                In addition to receiving benefits, BBAC members provide their support to
Monday–Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm                            Class, Camp & Workshop Cancellations:                      sustaining great visual arts programming and the organization that houses it.
                                                            All class, camp and workshop fees are refunded
Registration/ Membership Discount                           if canceled by the BBAC. There are no refunds
                                                            for classes missed by a student.                           Basic Membership: $50 Individual / $75 Household (family members residing at same address)
There are two ways to register for classes, work-
shops, or camps at the BBAC:
                                                                                                                       Benefits include:
                                                            To Receive a Full Refund less $25 processing fee:
• Register online 24 hours a day at:                                                                                   • Early Member Registration and Tuition Discounts
                                                            A Student can withdraw from a class, camp,
  www.BBArtCenter.org                                       or regular workshop by phone, email, or walk-in,
• Phone in to register during BBAC business hours:          SIX OR MORE *BBAC Business Days BEFORE                     Contributing Membership: $100 Community / $250 Fellow / $500 Supporting Fellow
  248.644.0866                                              the start date.                                            Benefits include those listed above plus:
Costs for Classes & Workshops                               To Receive a 50% Refund less $25 processing fee:           • EARLY BIRD REGI­STRATION
                                                            A Student can withdraw from a class, camp                  • 8 complimentary passes to Sundays @ the Center — (a $40 value)
• BBAC Tuition Fees (reduced if a current member)
                                                            or regular workshop by phone, email, or walk-in,           • 10% discount on all exhibition & Gallery Shop purchases (not applicable to Holiday Shop)
• Facility Fee of $10 per-term, per-student
                                                            FROM 1– 5 *BBAC Business Days BEFORE
• Materials Fee, and/or Model Fee if applicable
                                                            the start date. No Refunds ON OR AFTER the first
                                                                                                                       First Century Circle Membership: Starts at $1,000
Did you know that if you become a member you                day of a class, camp or regular workshop.
receive an instant $40 on each class tuition                                                                           Benefits include all the above plus:
                                                            To Receive a Refund on a Visiting Artist Workshop          • Special donor events
and register early? See page 6 for details.
                                                            less $25 processing fee:
Bad Weather & Emergency Closings                            A Student can withdraw from a Visiting Artist Work-
                                                                                                                       All BBAC Memberships
                                                            shop by phone, email, or walk-in, UP TO 15 *BBAC
Due to inclement weather or an emergency, the               Business Days BEFORE the start date.                       •   at $75+ are valid for family members residing at the same address
BBAC will announce the cancellation of classes              No refunds will be given after that.                       •   are 100% tax deductible
on its phone system recording at 248.644.0866
(if the power is on), and website homepage                  Membership Refund Policy:
@ BBArtCenter.org. BBAC DOES NOT always follow              There are no refunds on BBAC memberships,                  Membership Contact Info
Birmingham school closing policy.                           as they are a tax deductible donation to the BBAC.         For more information on becoming a member, visit BBArtCenter.org and click “Membership”
Class sessions cancelled for inclement weather          *BBAC Business Days/ Hours:                                    or contact us @ 248.644.0866.
or emergencies by the BBAC will be rescheduled           Monday–Friday, 9am – 4pm
whenever possible.                                       As with phone calls or walk-ins, emails concerning            PARTICIPATE in classes, workshops, camps, or access programs
Open Studios will not be rescheduled.
                                                         refunds will only be handled during BBAC Business
                                                                                                                       CONTRIBUTE to the Scholarship Fund
Promotional Photography                                  Hours regardless of when they were sent.

Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center reserves                   Class Transfers                                            VISIT BBAC exhibitions
the right to photograph activities, artwork
and/or social events held on the BBAC Campus
                                                            During the first week of classes, a student may            SHOP the BBAC Gallery Shop
                                                            transfer to another class offered during that term.
and at offsite locations. BBAC students, members,
                                                            There will be no transfer fee applied at this time.        CREATE a tribute for a special occasion or person
guests, and works of art from the studios or exhibi-
                                                            Only one transfer is allowed without incurring
tion areas, can all be subjects of interest.
                                                            a transfer fee. After the first week, or during the        SPONSOR the Fine Art of Summer
Images may be used for BBAC’s educational and
                                                            second transfer, a $25 transfer fee will be assessed.
promotional purposes, unless otherwise notified
                                                            If applicable, all additional fees of the new course       SUPPORT with a donation
in advance by any student, patron, or visitor.
                                                            must be paid at the time of the transfer. There are
                                                                                                                       BUY TICKETS to the Fine Art of Summer
Class Changes                                               no refunds or credits on transfers the day a class
                                                            starts, or thereafter.
                                                                                                                       BRING a friend to the BBAC
The BBAC reserves the right to withdraw or change
classes, instructors or schedules; to revise tuition                                                                   The BBAC is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Your financial support is deductible as allowed by law.
and fee structures; and to amend its policies as                                                                       To make a donation, phone 248.644.0866 or stop by the office.
necessary for the smooth and efficient operation                                                                       To explore further options, please contact:
of the organization.                                                                                                   Annie VanGelderen, President & CEO: 248.644.0866 Ext. 108 — AnnieVanGelderen@BBArtCenter.org

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ArtAccess @ the BBAC
= NO BOUNDARIES!
The Sky’s the Limit…
During this pandemic, please visit
BBartCenter.org
for updates about these programs.

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            ArtBridge in Detroit is supported
                                                                              with an artist or instructor, and com-         in part by:
                                                                              pleting 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.

For more information, visit: BBArtCenter.org or phone 248.644.0866 EXT. 111

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®
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    our vision of “art for all” was just
We send participants home with
                                               to create their own artwork based on     emerging, remains a driving force
a kit containing supplies and materials
                                               what we’ve just seen. Each person        behind our ArtAccess offerings.
reflecting that day’s art session.
                                               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.

For more information, visit: BBArtCenter.org or phone 248.644.0866 EXT. 111

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ACCESS =
                                                                                                                            a 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
                                                                              opportunities to be creative and learn        since 1957.
children and helping others fighting
the battle against cancer.                                                    something new. Different, authentic
                                                                                                                                BBAC ArtAccess funded, in part, by:
                                                                              art projects are presented each month
Each summer, for one week, the BBAC                                           with all materials provided.
                                                                                                                                   DeRoy Testatamentary Foundation

hosts Planet Lori Art Camp for 50+                                                                                              Harold & Ruth Garber Family Foundations

children who had, or have a parent
                                                                              Please visit BBArtCenter.org
or close relative with cancer.
                                                                              for information about these programs.
The camp is financially supported by
the Lori Haber Buckfire Foundation                                            Sundays @ the Center
so there is no charge for the campers.                                        Funded in part by:

For more information, visit: BBArtCenter.org or phone 248.644.0866 EXT. 111

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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 March 1, 2021 – March 1, 2022.

$10,000 & above                                      $2,500 - $4,999                                                                                                                                      $1,000 - $2,499
Bank of Ann Arbor/ Birmingham                        Fleischer Group at Morgan Stanley                                                                                                                    Judith & Joel Adelman                        Alan & Rebecca Ross
City of Birmingham                                   Giarmarco Mullins & Horton P.C.                                                                                                                      Michael T. Assarian Foundation               Lisa & Jonathan Rye
DeRoy Testamentary Foundation                        Diane Karmo                                                                                                                                          Jay & Meredith Berlin                        Bluma Schechter
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Birmingham Bloomfield Art Tours              The Elwood & Carol Simon
Edelweiss Foundation/                                Robert Lorenz & Christine Comstock
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Birmingham Society of Women Painters            Family Foundation
   Janie & John Fleckenstein                         Mi Bank/ Rob Farr
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Elaine & Joe Borruso                         Templeton Building Company/
Fred A. & Barbara M. Erb                             Arlene & Rick Oppenheim                                                                                                                              Tracie Burch                                    Ben Templeton
   Family Foundation                                 Peter Robinson                                                                                                                                       Nancy Clynes                                 Carlene VanVoorhies
The Kresge Foundation                                Joshua & Lisa Sherbin                                                                                                                                Lois DeBacker
Michigan Arts & Cultural Council                     The Village Club Foundation                                                                                                                          Fenner Melstrom & Dooling, PLC/
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Brianna McNamara
Oakland County
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Dale & Bruce Frankel
PNC Foundation
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Michelle Goff
Ralph L. & Winifred E. Polk Foundation                                                                                                                                                                    Margaret Greene
Andrea & Ely Tama                                                                                                                                                                                         Sylvia Hagenlocker

                                                                                                             left: Don Massara, Divergence, stoneware, slip w/ perlite, white crackle glaze, marz glaze
Annie & Glenn VanGelderen                                                                                                                                                                                 Ali Haji-Sheikh
Harvey & Lynn Verbelun                                                                                                                                                                                    Carolyn Hall
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Louis Kilgore
$5,000 - $9,999                                                                                                                                                                                           Joyce & Myron LaBan
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Alonzo                                                                                                                                                                                 Narendra Lalwani
Patty & Ken Eisenbraun                                                                                                                                                                                    Law Offices of Barry L. Howard, P.C./
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Barry & Cindy Howard
Susan Hartunian
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Michael Lewandowski
Joe & Pam Kay
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Amy Loepp
Ron Lorfel                                                                                                                                                                                                Jeff Masters
McDonald Hopkins, LLC                                                                                                                                                                                     Doeren Mayhew
Aurelia & Alvin Michaels                                                                                                                                                                                  Dan & Elaine McMahon
James & Nancy Seavitt                                                                                                                                                                                     Linda Michaels
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Nancy Outen
Helen & Mike Vlasic
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Deneweth Dugin & Parfitt
Jessica Woll
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Gregory C. Piazza Estate
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Jane Polan                                   above: Kristine Olson, Cityscape, acrylic, detail
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Betsy Reich
                                                                                                                                                                                                          Doris Roeder

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