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About Our Organization
We believe that all children in California should have access to an Arts education that develops essential life skills.
Through artistic practice at the Davis Arts Center, students will develop a strong work ethic and a respect for materials, process, and subject. Students will be part of a creative community that celebrates the power and reward of close examination of our world, a willingness to engage in self-discovery, flexibility in the face of challenges, and a sense of joy in achievement.
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We partner with the community to inspire healing through the arts and offer vibrant, one-time events like exhibits and performances. Our adaptable rental spaces support local creatives, and our Community Firing Service provides accessible kiln use for ceramic artists of all levels.
Summer 2025 Camps & Classes
Summer Camps
Art Explorers: All Day Summer arts camp
Let’s make art! Join us for a week of art adventures, friendship, and fun during Summer break. Explore ceramics, paper mache, painting, drawing, and mixed media, led by our amazing team of Teaching Artists. Camp Counselors will guide campers in fun camp activities and outdoor play. All materials are provided, just bring a water bottle, snack, sunscreen and your creativity! Click here for FAQs.
AGES 6-12
Price: $550/week
Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00 pm
Week 1: June 23-27 REGISTER
Week 2: July 7-11 REGISTER
Week 3: July 14-18 REGISTER
Week 4: July 21-25 REGISTER
Week 5: July 28-August 1 REGISTER
Week 6: August 4-8 REGISTER
Week 7: August 11-15 REGISTER
Youth & Teen Classes
Art Explorers: Family Open Studio
Looking for a space where you, your family, and even friends can have fun with art and creativity? Drop in at our Art Explorers: Family Open Studio! Explore an array of different art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. Supplies will be available to let your creative imagination run wild, but you are welcome to bring your own! (An adult must attend with at least one child, and children must attend with an adult.)
All ages
Price: FREE
Fridays, 5:00-7:00 pm
June dates::
6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27
July dates:
7/11, 7/18, 7/25
August dates:
8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29
Ceramics for Teens: Wheel Throwing
Ever want to try your hand at the potter’s wheel? Learn the basic techniques of wheel throwing, learning to produce basic projects while becoming familiar with the terminology and techniques of clay. The small class size allows for personal attention from the instructor to foster success. This is an introductory wheel class, designed for students unfamiliar with wheel throwing. (Materials included)
AGES 14-17
Price: $230
Mondays, 6:00-8:00 pm
Session 1: 6/2-7/7 no class 6/30
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Session 2: 7/21-8/18
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Teen Art Club
Calling all teens – come hang out and explore your creativity by joining the Teen Art Club! Members will meet every Thursday in our Community Art Studio, where there are plenty of art materials to choose from. Snacks will be provided, and members are encouraged to bring their own sketchbook. Members can arrive and leave anytime between 5pm-7pm.
AGES 13-17
Thursdays, 5:00-7:00 pm
Price: $51
June Dates:
6/5, 6/12, 6/26 no class 6/19
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Price: $68
July Dates:
7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31
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Price: $68
August Dates:
8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28
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Weaving for All Ages
An individualized weaving class for all ages and skill levels. Beginners learn to produce simple weaving projects while becoming familiar with basic weaving terminology and techniques. More experienced students will work at perfecting their technique, using more complex looms and patterns with less step-by-step direction. Since there are many items to be made, classes may be taken more than once. Taught by Verena Borton. (Materials included)
AGES 9-Adult
Price: $370
Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm
Session 1: 6/4-7/9 no class 7/2
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Session 2: 7/23-8/20
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Adult Classes
Adult Wheel Throwing: Level 1
Ever want to try your hand at the potter’s wheel? Learn the basic techniques of wheel throwing or expand your skills and produce basic projects while becoming familiar with the terminology and techniques of clay. The small class size allows for personal attention from the instructor to foster success. This is an introductory to intermediate wheel class, designed for all students. Registered students will receive complimentary Open Studio access during the summer session in which they are enrolled. (Materials included)
AGES 18+
Price: $285
Tuesdays, 6:00-8:30 pm
Session 1: 6/3-7/8 no class 7/1
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Session 2: 7/22-8/19
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Wednesdays, 6:00-8:30 pm
Session 1: 6/4-7/9 no class 7/2
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Session 2: 7/23-8/20
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Thursdays, 6:00-8:30 pm
Session 1: 6/5-7/10 no class 7/3
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Session 2: 7/24-8/21
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Fridays, 6:00-8:30 pm
Session 1: 6/6-7/11 no class 7/4
CANCELED
Session 2: 7/25-8/22
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Adult Wheel Throwing: Level 2
Looking to develop your wheel throwing skills further? Expand your skills and produce basic to intermediate shapes ranging from plates, mugs, teapots, and other creative projects under the guidance of the instructor. The small class size allows for personal attention from the instructor to foster success. This is a continuing class for students who have taken a wheel throwing class in the past year. Registered students will receive complimentary Open Studio access during the summer session in which they are enrolled. (Materials included)
AGES 14+
Price: $285
Saturdays, 6:00-8:30 pm
Session 1: 6/7-7/12 no class 7/5
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Session 2: 7/26-8/23
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Art Explorers: Family Open Studio
Looking for a space where you, your family, and even friends can have fun with art and creativity? Drop in at our Art Explorers: Family Open Studio! Explore an array of different art materials, such as paint, oil pastels, and recycled materials. Supplies will be available to let your creative imagination run wild, but you are welcome to bring your own! (An adult must attend with at least one child, and children must attend with an adult.)
Art Explorers: Family Open Studio is FREE every second Friday for ArtAbout.
All ages
Price: $5 per attendee
Fridays, 5:00-7:00 pm
June dates::
6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27
July dates:
7/11, 7/18, 7/25
August dates:
8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29
Ceramics Open Studio
Are you an experienced potter or currently enrolled in a ceramics class at the Davis Arts Center? Register for Ceramics Open Studio to practice and develop your wheel-throwing skills. Registered students will receive complimentary Open Studio access during the summer session in which they are enrolled. New students at Davis Arts Center must attend a mandatory 30–45 minute studio orientation, held on Tuesdays between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Please note: This is not an introductory class.
Your monthly pass includes:
- Studio time and access to a wheel
- Access to tools and materials
- Some clay (additional clay available for purchase at the front counter)
- Glaze and firing
A registration link will be sent to you in your confirmation email.
AGES 18+
Monthly pass price: $100
Individual class price: $25
Please click here for the summer schedule of ceramics open studio.
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Weaving for All Ages
An individualized weaving class for all ages and skill levels. Beginners learn to produce simple weaving projects while becoming familiar with basic weaving terminology and techniques. More experienced students will work at perfecting their technique, using more complex looms and patterns with less step-by-step direction. Since there are many items to be made, classes may be taken more than once. Taught by Verena Borton. (Materials included)
AGES 9-Adult
Price: $370
Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 pm
Session 1: 6/4-7/9 no class 7/2
REGISTER NOW
Session 2: 7/23-8/20
REGISTER NOW
Workshops
Book Binding Bistro: Hungry for More!
Last month, participants learned how to create zines from single pieces of paper, as well as books with pockets; this month, participants will expand on these structures by filling them with content such as collage, drawing, and poetry. Didn't get a chance to participate last month? No worries! We will recreate some of last month's structures at the beginning of this workshop. No prior experience necessary. All materials are provided.
AGES 8+
Price: $40
Times: 10:30am-12:30pm
Workshop date:
Saturday, July 12
clay & Play: Pottery with Your kids
A creative, no-pressure clay experience for families. Get ready to squish, roll, pinch, and play! In this joyful adult-child workshop, you and your kiddo will explore the fun of clay together—no experience needed and no pressure to make a perfect pot. With guidance from a friendly instructor, you'll try out simple techniques to make cups, vases, bowls, plates, or whatever your imaginations can dream up on the pottery wheel. This class is all about process over product—nothing will be fired or glazed. Just pure, hands-on, messy fun with clay! Ideal for ages 3–8 with an adult. Dress for mess and come ready to create!
Ideal for ages 3–8 with an adult
Price: $80 per duo
Times: 2:30-5:00 pm
Workshop dates:
Saturday, June 21 REGISTER
Hand-build a Darted Cup
Sculpt and decorate your own clay cup! Using a hand-building technique called darting, students will learn how to remove clay from a slab and fold the edges to form the base of their cup - creating an interesting shape that can be applied to other ceramic projects. After shaping the cup, students will finish it by applying a colorful glaze of their choice, making the cup both functional and food safe. All materials provided, just bring your creativity! This is a two-day workshop and attendance is required for both. The first day focuses on building the cup, and the second day is dedicated to glazing. Finished pieces will be available for pick-up a few weeks after the workshop.
AGES 16+
Price: $100
Times: 1-4pm
Workshop dates:
Saturday, June 7
Saturday, June 14
Hand-building for Your Home
Learn how to sculpt functional and fun ceramic pieces! Using hand-building techniques, students will learn three different ways to build a custom soap dish, and possibly a matching toothbrush holder. These personalized creations make great additions to your home or thoughtful handmade gifts. This is a two-day workshop and attendance is required for both. The first day focuses on building the soap dishes, and the second day is dedicated to glazing. Finished pieces will be available for pick-up a few weeks after the workshop.
AGES 16+
Price: $100
Times: 1-4pm
Workshop dates:
Friday, June 6
Friday, June 13
CANCELED
Pottery Night out
Want to try pottery but hesitant to go alone? Join us for Pottery Night Out! This single day wheel throwing workshop is designed to be enjoyed with a pottery partner—whether it's a loved one, family member, or friend. Spend a fun and creative evening getting hands-on with clay and exploring something new! Perfect for both beginners and those with prior wheel throwing experience.
Workshop price includes registration for two people. The focus is on skill-building and having fun, so students will leave with enhanced technique rather than finished pieces.
AGES 18+
Price: $80 per duo
Times: 2:30-5:00 pm
Workshop dates:
Saturday, June 7 REGISTER
Saturday, June 14 REGISTER
Wheel Throwing Boot Camp
Want to take your throwing to the next level? Join us for a hands-on workshop designed to refine your wheel throwing technique. Under the guidance of a professional potter, students will throw pots, cut them in half, and analyze each to identify areas of improvement. The focus is on skill-building, so students will leave with enhanced technique rather than finished pieces. Register for all three days or register for individual days. Open to beginners and people with prior wheel throwing experience. Materials will be provided. Bring a non-refrigerated lunch and a water bottle for breaks.
AGES 18+
Price: $115/day
Times: 11:00am-4:00pm
Workshop dates:
Monday, June 30
Tuesday, July 1
Wednesday, July 2
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Are scholarships available?
Yes, Davis Arts Center has scholarship opportunities! Please click on the form here. Send completed applications to office@davisartscenter.org