FAQs

We’ve listed the most commonly asked questions here, but if you can’t find what you are looking for, please email us with your question and we’ll get back to you with an answer!

General Questions

Where are you located?

Davis Studio is located at 916 Shelburne Road in South Burlington, VT.

Where can I park?

We have an on-site parking lot with ample space.

What should I wear to class or camp?

Please remember to wear (or bring) clothes that could get permanently stained with paint.

Youth attending any of our programs should wear good walking shoes/boots and have appropriate gear for the weather conditions as we spend time outside regularly.

If you are taking one of our fused glass classes, please do NOT wear sandals or open-toed shoes.

My child has an allergy. Can you accommodate for this?

It is very important that you make us aware of any allergy that a student may have. Include this information on your emergency form. If your child has a life-threatening food allergy you must provide an Epi-pen and alert the instructor when you drop off your child. Your child will not be allowed to stay at the studio without their Epi-pen.

We are a peanut free and tree nut free facility so all students must refrain from bringing peanuts/tree nuts or products made with peanuts/tree nuts into the Studio.

Snow Day Protocol

Though rare, snow days do occur at Davis Studio. Please view details below.

Davis Community School (Pre-K through 5th grade) follows the South Burlington School District schedule for Snow Days.

Youth Programming (Explorers, Creative Path and Destinations) In-person classes will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Students will be offered an online option that day. Instructors will call and e-mail parents with further information.

Adult Programming will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather via phone and email prior to the start time of the course. We do not offer make up classes, but our instructors are prepared to offer remote learning opportunities as they see fit. Please contact your instructor directly with any weather related questions.

Davis Studio Office For the safety of our administrative staff, if the South Burlington School District is closed for the day, the main office will be closed. Thank you for understanding. E-mail will be monitored throughout the day

Photography Disclaimer

Please note that filming/photography, for promotional and archival purposes, takes place during all programs at Davis Studio, including classes, workshops and Community School programs. The photos and recordings may appear on our website and in social media posts.

Do you offer Birthday Parties?

Effective Fall 2020, we no longer host private events and birthday parties. We suggest visiting findandgoseek.net for alternatives.

Payment, Registration & Cancellation Questions

I am (or my child is) is ill and can’t come to class. What is your policy?

Please be respectful to other students and staff by staying home from class when you are ill. Please be aware that we are unable to issue refunds for partial classes.

I have a credit from a previous class or camp cancellation. How do I register?

If you have a credit with us, please call or email us so we can verify the credit amount. We will give you instructions on exactly how to register for a class or camp, using your credit, at that time.

What is your cancellation policy?

Class or camp fees are non-refundable. However, fees may be transferred in full to a future class or camp if a written request (e-mail) is received 14 days prior to the start of the class or camp from which you are withdrawing. If we have fewer than 14 days’ notice the credit will be minus 25% the cost of your class or camp. Cancellations within 48 hours of a class, camp or workshop are non-refundable/non-transferable. We often turn away students and a last minute cancellation prevents us from filling the spot. Please be advised that multiple transfers may incur additional fees.

Tuition based youth art programs with an automatic bank withdrawal (ACH) set up require 45 days’ notice of cancellation in writing because we have made a yearly commitment to our teachers and changes in enrollment put their jobs at risk. If you need to withdraw your student, please email the office at with your request.

Can I pay by check?

You may absolutely pay by check! Please note, however, that our classes fill up quickly, and your spot will not be reserved until we have received your check, completed registration form, and emergency form. When you reserve your spot(s) and pay on our website, you will receive an immediate confirmation of your place in the class. When paying by check, it is possible that the class you want to take, will fill up before we receive your payment.

If you are sending us a check, please be sure to send us the following completed forms with your check:

For your child(ren): Registration Form(s)
For yourself: Registration Form

If we receive your payment without these forms, we are unable to hold your space in the class(es). Thanks for understanding!

Summer Camp Questions

What else should I bring to class or camp?

If the class you are taking requires an art kit please bring that to the studio each week.

We recommend that you bring a water bottle and pack a snack or lunch depending on the duration of your class. Please be aware that Davis Studio is a peanut and nut-free facility.

What should my child bring to camp?

Please provide appropriate clothing for art making along with weather appropriate outer-gear. Send your child with a packed lunch, a snack & a drink. Include an ice pack if needed. **Do not bring any peanuts, peanut butter or peanut products into the studio as we have students and staff with severe, life-threatening allergies who frequently attend the studio.**

If your child has an allergy that requires an Epi-pen, (s)he cannot attend camp without it. The Epi-pen will need to be given to the instructor on the first day or upon arrival each morning.

Do you have aftercare available for your summer camps?

Yes, we do! We provide aftercare for your children in our summer camps from 2:30 – 5:30 pm at a cost of $100 for M/Tu/W/Th. We do not have aftercare available on Fridays.

What if I need to reach my child during the day while they are attending camp?

You may call Davis Studio (802) 425-2700, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. If you do not speak to a live person, please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible. You may also e-mail us at . E-mail is often the quickest and most efficient way to get in touch with us.

What if my child has a 1:1?

We want to set all of our students up for success at Davis Studio. If your child has a 1:1 in their school we would like to check in with you before class/camp begins. Please contact us at Our excellent instructors are adept at adjusting lesson plans to accommodate a student’s needs and learning style. However, if your student needs a higher level of individualized support we may ask you to provide a 1:1 for their time here. These decisions require an individualized discussion which should take place prior to registering for class/camp.