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The Art Garage - Spring 2024 Information Guide

Important Dates for Your Calendar

Class Schedule

January 15-20, 2024: First Week of Classes
March 18-23, 2024: Spring Break - NO CLASSES (Studio Closed)
May 13-18, 2024: Last Week of Classes

Special Events

Friday, May 10th, 2024 (5-8PM): Spring Student Showcase
  • Our studio transforms to display YOUR students' artwork from the semester
  • FREE public event celebrating student achievements
  • Invite friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors from your community
  • More details will be sent via email later in the semester
  • Students can pick up artwork and Encouragement Cards the following week

Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures

Drop-Off Options:

  • Stay in the lobby during class
  • Leave and return for pick-up at class end

Pick-Up Requirements:

  • Come to the studio doors to collect your student
  • If staying in your vehicle, stand outside so you can watch your child cross the parking lot
  • Please be mindful of our small lobby space to avoid overcrowding

Guest Pass Program

Each student receives 2 guest passes per semester to invite a friend or family member to attend a single class for FREE.

Guest Pass Guidelines:

  • Complete the Guest Pass Form at theartgaragejax.com/guestpass
  • Notify us ahead of time when bringing a guest
  • Ensure guest is appropriate age for the class
  • Limited to 1 use (1 single class) per individual guest

Tuition & Fees

Supply Fee

  • Cost: $199 (one-time per semester)
  • Required: At registration
  • Covers: All materials for 17 weeks including paint, trays, canvases, brushes, clay, paper, pastels, and more
  • Why upfront: We purchase supplies in bulk before the semester begins

Monthly Tuition Payments

  • Amount: $94 per month ($89 with sibling or multi-class discount)
  • Schedule: 5 equal payments throughout the semester
  • Payment Date: Due on the 1st of each month
  • Invoicing: Sent via email to your registration address
  • Note: January invoice is due by your student's first class and is optional at registration

What Tuition Covers:

  • Professional instruction from qualified teachers
  • Studio space for creative work
  • FREE public Student Showcase event each semester

Important: Tuition payments are not determined by the number of classes in a calendar month or attendance frequency.

Missed Class Policy

We prioritize providing the best experience and helping students complete their projects. While we encourage attending your regularly scheduled class time, we understand life happens.

Our Approach:

  • Attend your NEXT regularly scheduled class after a missed session
  • We value teacher-student connections and creative teaching methods
  • While we can't recreate the exact missed experience, we help students stay on track

Make-Up Options:

1. Catch-up assistance

At the next scheduled class (may include partially completed projects ready for finishing)

2. Take-home materials

With detailed instructions for project completion when students miss project days

Contact Information

For questions not answered in this guide:

Email: theartgaragejax@gmail.com

Online Form: Available on our website

"Art is for EVERYONE, not just the elusive few who were 'born with it'."
— Monica Foye, Owner and Founder of The Art Garage