Instructor David Dawson draws on decades as a working artist and 6 years of teaching experience to bring a highly individualized, dynamic and diverse set of skill-building and expressive challenges to Bayhill’s art students. The curriculum is designed to provide opportunities for all students, regardless of their level of ability and confidence, to experience pride in their artistry. Visual arts classes at Bayhill are a part of a broad approach to fostering academic success, mixing hands-on practice with important educational values and skills like critical thinking, empirical reasoning, and cultural literacy.