Frequently Asked Questions

How long are the classes?
All children’s classes are for 1 hour per week (at $18 per class), adult classes are for 1 ¹/₂ hours per week (at $27 per class) and teen classes are for 1 ¹/₂ hours per week (at $22 per class) for 6-8-week sessions. Please understand that you have made a committment for your scheduled class time for session. For our policy on rescheduling, see our absence policy, below.

Are supplies provided in the cost of the class?
Yes; We include either a kit of supplies or the use of our supplies in the cost of the class.
A material list will be provided for anyone bringing their own supplies. If you use your own supplies, please check with the teacher to be sure they are the same type and quality as are being used in the class. A $2.00 discount per class will be given if personal supplies are used. We are happy to order any supplies you wish to purchase.

When can a student switch classes?
Enrollment is for a complete session. Students may choose to continue advancing in the same class or switch classes after any session. (Example: After finishing a session of Exploring Painting on Wednesdays, they may switch to Cartooning on Tuesdays for the next session.)

What is the procedure for enrollment?
Enrollment during the school year for the following session after each 8-week session, is NOT assumed to be automatic. Parent or adult student must notify the teacher 2 weeks in advance if they will be continuing or not. The school year is from September through May. Summer sessions are considered separate from the school year.

What is your payment policy for the school year?
Payment is expected for the first month of classes, with monthly payment to be made on the first week of each subsequent month - if payment is not made, student can not participate in class. Payment may be made by cash or check. A $30.00 fee will be charged for any checks returned for insufficient funds.

What is your payment policy for the summer session?
For the summer sessions payment is expected in full upon registering for a class.

What is your absence policy?
Classes missed will not be rescheduled or refunded unless The Art Shoppe cancels classes or there is an unavoidable emergency OR illness and notice of absence is made at least ¹/₂ hour before the start of class and through The Art Shoppe office. If we have not been notified you will still be expected to pay for the class.

What is your snow day policy?
If most school districts have cancelled school for the whole day, not a delay, classes will be automatically cancelled. If there is a delay, please contact your teacher to find out if there is a delay or cancellation of the class. For daytime classes, the teachers will make every effort to contact you first if there is a change or cancellation of the class. If there is a cancellation of the class, credit towards the next month’s classes will be applied to your account. Refunds will only be given to those not continuing classes the following month.

What do you suggest in terms of clothing?
Art is a messy business! Please send your child in clothing that doesn’t matter if it gets paint or any other stain on it.

Do you carry art supplies for purchase?
We can order art supplies only for our students, who may want to order a kit or any individual supplies for use outside of class.

Do you provide in-house framing of art?
In-house custom framing is available to any of the students and their families.