| Spring 2009
Class sizes are limited and most fill quickly so register
early. If for any reason a particular class does not fill you will be notified
two weeks prior to the start of the class and a full refund will be given.  Computer
Animation/Cartooning (ages 12 and up)
Instructor: Marc Gamble
Saturdays 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Mar. 16, 23, 30
Apr. 6, 13 (skip
20) 27
Reception: May 4, 6:00 p.m.
Why
just watch cartoons when you can make one? Have you ever wanted to make your drawings
move? Learn about the traditional animation process while making simple drawings
come alive. Add effects and sounds to complete your mini-cartoon. Final cartoons
will be placed on Youtube to share with family and friends. 6 week class, reception
7th week.
Note: It is recommended that you have previous experience
with "Kid Pix" or "Power Point Drawing Tools."
Cost: $195
Send a deposit of $95 to reserve your space.
Click
here for registration form.
 Preschool
(ages 3 - 5 with adult)
Instructor: Teresa Davis
Tuesdays
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
March 31
Apr. 7, 14 (skip 21), 28
May 5, 12
6 week class.
Looking for a unique, high quality activity
for you & your child? This class is designed for children to attend with a participating
adult. We will explore art through watercolor, printmaking, painting, collage,
sculpture & much more. Each class session will have three or four engaging art
& craft activities.
Cost: $125 for 1 adult w/1 child, $165 for
1 adult w/2 children.
Send a deposit of $50 to reserve your space.
Click
here for registration form.
 Mapping
the World through Art
(Homeschool Students ages 7 - 15)
Instructor:
Teresa Davis
Tuesdays 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Mar.31,
Apr. 7,
14 (skip 21), 28,
May 5, 12,
Reception: May 19 at 1:00
6
week class, reception on 7th week.
Home
school students will create handmade maps that will be geographically accurate
as well as visually appealing. Each map will be a unique work of art. Students
will also be introduced to the art and culture of the region we are mapping. The
spring session will focus on the continent of North America. We will be creating
art inspired by early American artists, Audubon (nature sketches), Currier (print
making) as well as studying the work of various folk art painters.
Cost:
$195
Send a deposit of $95 to reserve your space.
Click
here for registration form.
 Acrylic
Painting (ages
5 - 13)
Instructor:
Teresa Davis
Tuesdays
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Mar.31
Apr. 7, 14 (skip 21), 28
May 5, 12
Reception:
May 19 at 3:30
6
week classes, reception on 7th week.
Create
bright, bold and beautiful paintings. Learn painting & color mixing techniques.
Use a variety of tools: brushes, palette knives, sponges, etc. for interesting
effects. Paint several full color paintings on quality artists' paper & one painting
on a large-sized canvas.
Cost:
$195
Send a deposit of $95 to reserve your space.
Click
here for registration form.
 Adult
Painting
Instructor: Teresa
Davis
Wednesdays
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Apr. 1, 8, 15 (skip 22), 29
May 5, 13
6
week class.
Why
should the kids have all the fun? If you have always wanted to try painting or
if you've painted in the past but you're feeling "rusty" - this is a great class
for you. Explore and create in a relaxed environment. Complete beginners are encouraged
to attend. Paint with either acrylic or watercolor. Select subjects of your choice
& receive individualized technique tips, encouragement & support to begin your
painting adventure.
Cost:
$150
Send a deposit of $50 to reserve your space.
Click
here for registration form.
 Chinese
& Japanese Brush Painting (ages 7 - 13)
Instructor: Teresa
Davis
Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Apr. 1, 8, 15 (skip 22), 29
May 5, 13
Reception: May 20th at 3:30
6 week class,
reception on 7th week.
Explore ink and watercolor by learning fun
and simple Chinese painting techniques for landscapes, plants and flowers. Learn
some basic strokes of Japanese sumi-e painting to create fish, birds, and bamboo.
Combine the skills you've learned to create your own original artwork. Practice
writing elegant Chinese characters and decorate a scroll or a rock. You'll be
amazed at the terrific results you achieve in this class.
Cost: $195
Send a deposit of $95 to reserve your space.
Click
here for registration form.
 Tree
House Architecture (ages
8 -14)
Instructor:
Teresa Davis
Homeschool
Class 1 - 3 p.m.
After school Class 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Apr. 2, 9, 16, (skip
23), 29,
May 5, 13,
Reception:
May 21st at 3:30
6
week class, reception on 7th week.
In
this class you will develop your ideas, plans and drawings for your fantasy tree
house. We will take inspiration from fabulous tree house architecture and other
interesting architecture from around the world. One class period will be held
at the community tree house at Oakledge Park in Burlington. Each student will
spend several class periods building a model of his/her dream tree house.
Cost:
$195
Send a deposit of $95 to reserve your space.
Click
here for registration form.
 Pet
Portraits (Humane Society Benefit) (ages
7 - 13)
Instructors:
Teresa Davis
& MC Baker
3:30
- 5:30 p.m.
Session 1: April 3, 10, 17
Session 2: May 1, 8, 15
3
week class.
Paint
pet portraits and participate in a unique fundraising event in partnership with
the Humane Society of Chittenden County. There will be an art auction at the Humane
Society featuring original art painted by the children in this class. Students
will paint 2 pet portraits in acrylic on large sized canvases. Select one painting
to take home and the second painting will be donated for the auction. (100% of
the auction proceeds will go to support the work done on behalf of the animals
at the Humane Society.)
Cost:
$125
Send a deposit of $50 to reserve your space.
Click
here for registration form.
 Multi-generational
Art/Acrylic (all
ages, 5 - 105)
Instructor:
Teresa Davis
Saturdays
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Apr. 4, 11, 18
3 week class.
Find
an art buddy who is a different age from you and sign up together for this unique
class. Bring your child, mother, grandfather, nephew, or neighbor, etc. and discover
the richness of a multi-generational art experience. We will each produce our
own acrylic on canvas.
Cost:
$160 per pair
Send a deposit of $60 to reserve your space.
Click
here for registration form.
 Multi-generational
Art/Garden Art & Traveling Sketchbook
(all
ages, 5 - 105)
Instructor:
Teresa Davis
Saturdays
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
May 2, 9, 16
3 week class.
Find
an art buddy who is a different age from you and sign up together for this unique
class. Bring your child, mother, grandfather, nephew, or neighbor, etc. and discover
the richness of a multi-generational art experience. We will each create a fun
piece of art to put in our gardens and make a watercolor kit to sketch and paint
outdoors.
Cost: $160 per pair
Send
a deposit of $60 to reserve your space.
Click
here for registration form.
 Individualized
Art (ages 12
- 18)
Instructor:
Teresa Davis
Saturdays
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Apr. 4, 11, 18, (skip 15)
May 2, 9, 16
6 week class.
If
you are passionate about exploring your art in depth this class will provide you
with studio time and support. You will focus on a particular category of art &
material to produce several quality pieces. You'll write an artist's statement
and have the opportunity to show your work in Davis Studio or another public venue.Students
are encouraged to take more than one 6 week session throughout the year.
For more information or to register please
contact:
Teresa Davis 425-2700
tdavis@gmavt.net
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