South Burlington, Vermont, United States
* Did you know that incorporating play into the workplace can increase profitability by 21% and boost productivity by up to 20%? A playful environment reduces stress thereby measurably lowering rates of absenteeism and turnover. *When your company prioritizes well-being, communication, and connection through play, it isn't just a more enjoyable place to work—it also becomes more innovative, and resilient. *Through Play Intention, we will partner with your organization to bring the power of experiential learning through play into the workplace—with customized, curated experiences designed to spark fresh ways of thinking. *Our goal is to help your company cultivate a culture of aliveness and possibility. We design and deliver immersive corporate experiences tailored to your goals and team dynamics. *Choose from: On-site events at your office or conference Retreat-style workshop sessions at our spacious, dedicated space in South Burlington, VT One-time experiences or ongoing support My belief in the transformational power of art, creativity and play for self-discovery, stress reduction and enhanced well-being has led to my career as an arts educator, Founder and CEO of Davis Studio, LLC (2003). Additionally, I founded Davis Community School, a Private K-5th grade elementary school (2018), and most recently, Play Intention, your community for mindful fun. (2025) I have extensive experience in recruiting and managing teams of artists, arts educators and volunteers to bring complex projects and new ideas from concept to reality. Now, more than ever, I am driven to empower people to use art and play as a way to increase individual and societal well-being, challenge the status quo, share innovative perspectives and open up to the kind of creative problem-solving needed in our complex modern world.
Play Intention,(bringing more fun to your personal and professional life), offers classes, private events, corporate events, and retreats. We aim to enhance your creativity, increase your connection to self and others, and to transform your well-being. Art and play are essential for your mental health over your entire lifetime. We partner with you to shake off your stressors and feel more fully alive.
Developed original curriculum and provided on-site and remote arts experiences to groups of patients participating in the Comprehensive Pain Program. The course I designed and offer is called, "Art and Creativity for Pain Management." The information delivered is research-based. Participants are invited to participate in hands-on art making to improve their well-being.
Under my leadership, Davis Studio has grown from a small studio offering just two classes per week (2003) to one of the largest and most innovative providers of artistic instruction in the region with 30 classes per week for students of all ages. Achievements: · Regularly hire, train and empower arts educators to deliver quality art classes and experiences directly to customers. · Orchestrated Davis Studio’s $2mm expansion (2016), including the acquisition and remodeling of a 1.6 acre campus. Launched a successful Kickstarter campaign for Davis Studio’s expansion in this new location. Raised over $50,000 from 250 donors. · Employ over 45 instructors and staff, annually. 25 year round and 20 seasonally for summer camps. · Provide art instruction for over 150 students that attend our regular art classes (weekly) and 1,100 students who attend week long summer camps each year.
Founded the Kids Hop in 2010 & Davis Studio hosted and ran the event under the tent for 4 years (2010 - 2013) 500 + children & families attended annually For this event: · I personally recruited, oriented, scheduled and supervised over 50 volunteers · Reached out to and coordinated with numerous other businesses to be stops on the Kids Hop · Helped organize monthly social networking events for SEABA artists, members and others in the community and neighborhood · Supported First Friday Art Shows held monthly at SEABA · Supported the annual meeting event · SEABA fundraising events such as Flamingo Fling where artists transformed plastic flamingos into artwork that for an auction. · Helped establish and re-define roles of updated SEABA committees