David offers a 45 minute to 1 hour classroom visit to elementary and middle school students. Presentations include a reading of his latest children's book, and a slide show that takes a humorous look at his difficult beginnings as an artist and historian. It also traces the working process of making a book, from simple sketches to finished oil paintings. Dave is happy to arrive in 19th Century costume and always brings original sketches and paintings.
Art instruction can also be included as part of the presentation. The fee for this is negotiable. Please contact Dave to tailor instruction to your needs.
Cost for Classroom Visits
$200 for one presentation, with a maximum of two class sections per presentation. Keeping a smaller size allows Dave to make personal connections with students, who will undoubtedly have questions for him.
$100 for each additional presentation with a total of four presentations per day.
There is an additional charge for visits outside of the Twin Cities area, depending upon distance and the need for overnight lodging.
Teachers have shared these comments about Dave's classroom visits:
“Thank you so much for sharing your amazing new book with us! Your presentation was enjoyable and educational. It was the right length of time and your concept was perfect for fourth graders. I especially like the way you showed the process of getting your work published. Your original paintings are breathtaking!” Bonnie S.
“Fantastic presentation! I had no idea what the process was for painting illustrations for a book. I know that I learned a lot and so did my students.” Shelley W.
“Wow! The students were taken back in time and saw history as it should be, fun and entertaining and amazing. The process you explained for doing the illustrations was so informative. I now have proof when I tell the class that they need to plan and research their illustrations.” Vicky L.
“I was interested from the very beginning, and I'm sure the kids were, too. You had such a nice way of questioning and drawing the kids in.” Kathy D.