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What have you always wanted to try...photography, painting? The Arts Center's Studio Art School offers classes for budding artists of all ages and skill levels. Ranging from one day to ten weeks, they cover everything from oriental watercolor to sculpting with clay. Often, the artist exhibiting in our galleries lead special workshops on their particular technique.

Winter 2008 Quarter: 10 weeks
Schedule available/mailing: Dec. 5
Early registration for Pfac members: December 9-21
Open public registration:December 23-start of class
First week of classes: January 8-13
Last week of classes: March 13-18

Spring 2008 Quarter: 10 weeks
Schedule available/mailing: February 26
Early registration for Pfac members: March 4-13
Open public registration: March 14 to start of class
First week of classes: April 1-6
Last week of classes: June 3-8

Non-member may join to take advantage of early registration.

 
  Jan Ledbetter, Passages #31, watermedia collage

 

Classes

DOWNLOAD THE STUDIO ART SCHOOL CATALOG

Please call (757) 596-8175 to register, or e-mail vservices@pfac-va.org with the class name and number and your phone number, and a Pfac staff member will call you for payment information.



Jan Ledbetter, Passages #31, watermedia collage
General Information


Inclement Weather Policy

Because inclement weather often affects telephone lines, the folllowing advisory is offered. During inclement weather conditions, check Channel 3 or 13 for closing announcements. Generally, classes will be cancelled when inclement weather closes Mariners Park. A makeup will be scheduled by your instructor. For weather conditions that worsen as the day progresses, you can call Visitor Services at the Center at 596-8175.

Bowl, by Beth Turbeville
Bowl, by Beth Turbeville
Instructor - Ceramics

Registration
As a privilege of Pfac membership, members only may register early (see above schedule). Thereafter, registration is open to all. Members enjoy a reduced tuition fee for all classes. Classes that do not meet minimum registration requirements may
be cancelled at the Program Director’s discretion. Minimum registration requirement is generally six students per class. On-line registration forms are under construction. In the meantime, please call Pfac at (757) 596-8175 and we will be happy to assist you.

Class Attendance
To make your experience the best possible, please arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before class is to begin. We expect reasonable and responsible behavior by all students of all ages; please keep your cell phone interruptions to a minimum. Children should be picked up immediately following class.

collage materials
collage materials

Photography Permission
In our effort to promote the Art School, we occasionally photograph students and student artwork in our adult or children's classes. By registering for a class, you agree to permit the student and his or her work to be photographed for promotional purposes only.

Scholarships
Pfac offers a limited number of scholarships based on financial need.

Withdrawals & Refunds
A tuition refund, less a $10 fee, will be charged if a student cancels a class seven days before it begins. A $25 fee will be assessed if the student cancels a class less than seven days before it begins. After the first class meets, a 75% refund is available; after the 2nd class, a 50% refund. Thereafter, refunds are not available.

About Security
Pfac customer service personnel are stationed at the customer service desk throughout daytime and evening hours when programming is taking place at the Center. The parking lot and entrance to Pfac are illuminated; park personnel periodically check the parking lot and exterior of the building.

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Gift Certificates
You can have gift certificates made at Pfac for a workshop, class or any combination.

Birthday Parties & Special Class Requests
If you have six or more in your groupadult, youth or childand would like a special class, just give us a call. Brownies, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Seniors you name it, we can create just the class you want. We offer special activities for birthday parties. We supply the art and materials, you supply the cake and ice cream (we’ll keep it in our kitchen ’til you’re ready): Party Arty! Call 596-8175 for more information.

Please note: Some instructors are so popular that their classes are already full by the first week of registration. The best way to get into a class that fills quickly is to become a member so you too can advance register: You also get a $15 discount off classes!

 
Please call (757) 596-8175 or e-mail vservices@pfac-va.org to register.
 
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