Barnsdall Junior Arts Center (BJAC) nurtures the imaginations of children and young people in their artistic development. A fixture of the Los Angeles arts education community since 1967, BJAC continues to build on its national reputation as a distinguished institution devoted to excellence, originality, public service, and artistic creativity. The center’s small, dynamic classes support families, children, and young people in discovering the creative process through mediums ranging from visual to performing arts. The staff and teaching artists are steadfast in their belief that arts education develops curiosity and builds confidence which leads to thriving and culturally rich communities.
Winter 2025
Join us at the Barnsdall Junior Arts Center for the WINTER 2025 Session starting January 28th for eight weeks. Explore new mediums and techniques to express your unique artistic voice. Our classes are designed to be enjoyable and enriching for all skill levels!
The online registration will be open on Monday, January 6th at 9 AM
Click here to Register for Winter Session
Class Schedule :
| Ages | Class Title | Teaching Artist | Time |
| Tuesdays | |||
| 2-3 | Create Through Play | Helen Maier | 10:00-10:45am |
| 2-3 | Create Through Play | Helen Maier | 11:00-11:45am |
| 12-17 | Beginning Handbuilding Ceramics | Erica Bootchk | 2:30-4:30pm |
| 10-12 | Drawing Differently! | Marie Claire Macadar | 3:30-4:30pm |
| 7-9 | Mexican Artisanal Toys | Io Olivera | 4:00-5:00pm |
| 6-9 | Painting for Fun! | Marie Claire Macadar | 5:00-6:00pm |
| Wednesdays | |||
| 3-5 | Process Art- Inspired by Stories | Helen Maier | 10:00am-11:00am |
| 3-5 | Process Art- Inspired by Stories | Helen Maier | 3:30pm-4:30pm |
| 7-9 | Piano 1A | Vera Lugo | 4:00pm-5:00pm |
| 12-17 | Intro. To Wheel Throwing | Danielle Retzlaff | 4:00pm-6:00pm |
| Thursdays | |||
| 12-17 | Intermediate Handbuilding Ceramics | Erica Bootchk | 3:45pm-5:45pm |
| 7-9 | Everyday Printmaking | Io Olivera | 4:00pm-5:00pm |
| 14-17 | Song Writing on the Piano | Vera Lugo | 4:00pm-5:00pm |
| 12-17 | Hand Sewing | Nicki Voss | 4:30pm-5:30pm |
| 12-17 | Intro. to Music Production | Jack Herscowitz | 5:00pm-6:00pm |
| Fridays | |||
| 6-8 | Puppets! | Marie Claire Macadar | 3:30pm-4:30pm |
| 12-17 | Weaving on and off the loom | Io Olivera | 4:00pm-6:00pm |
| 14-17 | Mixed Media | Marie Claire Macadar | 5:00pm-6:00pm |
| Saturdays | |||
| 10-13 | Create and Sew | Sarah Romero | 10:00am-11:30am |
| 12-17 | Improv for Young Actors | Erin Coleman | 10:00am-11:00am |
| 12-17 | Styles of Photography | Raul Vega | 10:30am-12:30pm |
| 7-9 | Beginning Handbuilding Ceramics | Erica Bootchk | 1:30pm-2:45pm |
| 12-17 | Darkroom Photography | Raul Vega | 1:30pm-3:30pm |
| 10-12 | Intermediate Handbuilding Ceramics | Erica Bootchk | 3:00pm-4:30pm |
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Barnsdall Junior Arts Center (BJAC) Gallery
BJAC Gallery fosters a vibrant creative community by welcoming all to experience the arts, creativity, and culture. Established in 1967, it was the first gallery in Los Angeles dedicated to hosting artworks by children. Today, the BJAC Gallery generates innovative arts exhibition that have expanded to include adults from the BAC program as well as artists within the surrounding community and greater Los Angeles.
Currently on view
Fostering Photovoice : A photography exhibition about the foster youth experience
A photo exhibition about the foster youth experience will be open from January 25th through March 8th. Featuring photographs that depict identity, family, and the foster care system by six LA based foster youth artists. Join us for our Closing Reception on March 8, 2025. Stay tuned for upcoming details.
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