Classes & Camps

Fall 2024 Classes

Youth Classes

Painting & Drawing for Kids

What do many artists have in common? Find out in this weekly class. Students will develop art skills and a portfolio through play, practice, experiments and investigation. Learn the painting and drawing habits artists use every day to get their work out of their heads and into the world. Each session is a new combination of art projects. (Materials included)

AGES 6-8

Price: $170

Tuesdays, 3:30-4:45 pm

Session 1: 9/24-10/22
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Session 2: 11/5-12/10 no class 11/26
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Wednesdays, 3:30-4:45 pm

Session 1: 9/25-10/23
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Session 2: 11/6-12/11 no class 11/27
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AGES 9-12

Price: $170

Tuesdays, 5:15-6:30 pm

Session 1: 9/24-10/22
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Session 2: 11/5-12/10 no class 11/26
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Wednesdays, 5:15-6:30 pm

Session 1: 9/25-10/23
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Session 2: 11/6-12/11 no class 11/27
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Thursdays, 3:30-4:45 pm

Session 1: 9/26-10/24
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Session 2: 11/7-12/12 no class 11/28
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Ceramics for Kids: Handbuilding

How do artists get ideas? Find out in this weekly clay class. Students will develop handbuilding skills that lead to inspiration and investigation. Learn the habits and mindset artists use every day to brainstorm and discover ideas for their art. (Materials included)

AGES KINDER 5-6

Price: $157

Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm

Session 1: 9/24-10/22
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Session 2: 11/5-12/10 no class 11/26
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AGES 7-9

Price: $190

Wednesdays, 3:30-4:45 pm

Session 1: 9/25-10/23
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Session 2: 11/6-12/11 no class 11/27
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Wednesdays, 5:15-6:30 pm

Session 1: 9/25-10/23
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Session 2: 11/6-12/11 no class 11/27
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AGES 10-13

Price: $190

Tuesdays, 5:00-6:30 pm

Session 1: 9/24-10/22
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Session 2: 11/5-12/10 no class 11/26
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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: 9/25-10/23
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Session 2: 11/6-12/11 no class 11/27
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Teen Classes

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

Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 pm

Session 1: 9/24-10/22
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Session 2: 11/5-12/10 no class 11/26
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Thursdays, 3:45-5:45 pm

Session 1: 9/26-10/24
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Session 2: 11/7-12/12 no class 11/28
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Teen Art Club

Come hang out in a creative and collaborative space to make art! This club is BYOS (Bring Your Own Sketchbook). Limited art supplies and snacks will be provided, and teens are welcome to bring their own.

AGES 13-17

Price: $85

Thursdays, 5:00-7:00 pm

Session 1: 9/26-10/24
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Session 2: 11/7-12/12 no class 11/28
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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: 9/25-10/23
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Session 2: 11/6-12/11 no class 11/27
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Adult Classes

Adult Wheel Throwing

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. (Some materials included, suggested additional materials list will be provided.)

AGES 18+

Price: $230

Tuesdays, 12:30-2:30 pm

Session 1: 9/24-10/22
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Session 2: 11/5-12/10 no class 11/26
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Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 pm

Session 1: 9/25-10/23
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Session 2: 11/6-12/11 no class 11/27
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Thursdays, 12:30-2:30 pm

Session 1: 9/26-10/24
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Session 2: 11/7-12/12 no class 11/28
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Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 pm

Session 1: 9/26-10/24
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Session 2: 11/7-12/12 no class 11/28
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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: 9/25-10/23
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Session 2: 11/6-12/11 no class 11/27
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Ceramics Open Studio

Are you an experienced potter or currently enrolled in a Davis Arts Center ceramics class and want studio time? Register for Ceramics Open Studio to practice and develop wheel throwing skills. This is not an introductory class. Price includes 2-hours of studio time, access to the wheel, tools and materials.

AGES 18+

Price: $25

Tuesdays, 3:00-5:00 pm
Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00 pm
Fridays, 12:30-2:30 pm, 2:30-4:30 pm, 4:30-6:30 pm

September Dates: 9/24, 9/25, 9/27
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October Dates: 10/1, 10/2, 10/4, 10/8, 10/9, 10/11, 10/15, 10/16, 10/18, 10/22, 10/23, 10/25
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November Dates: 11/5, 11/6, 11/8, 11/12, 11/13, 11/15, 11/19, 11/20, 11/22
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December Dates: 12/3, 12/4, 12/6, 12/10, 12/11, 12/13
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What is your cancellation and refund policy?
Full refund: 14 calendar days before class begins. Otherwise no refund.
Are scholarships available?

Yes, Davis Arts Center has scholarship opportunities! Please click on the form here. Send completed applications to office@davisartscenter.org