Art classes for toddlers through teens. Students have fun while learning, as well as work towards a true understanding of how to transfer what we see in the world around us into pictures and objects we make. While doing that, students are also building up their portfolio with artwork in a variety of media, and developing verbally and socially.
The Canvas and Crayon team includes Ms. Jenya and Ms. Anna.
We believe in providing young students with all the knowledge they need to express their own ideas. Every year our students bring us joy and satisfaction as they grow and their skills develop. We also treasure the development of community as students work alongside one another and get to meet peers with similar interests and talents.
Payment policy:
All new students for Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, and Teen and Tween groups are welcome to take a free trial class.
All Canvas and Crayon classes for ages 5 and older have the same flat monthly rate of $90/month. The payments are due at the beginning of each month. There is no refund for missed classes, but with the monthly payment, you receive unlimited make up classes. The studio will be closed during major public school holidays, announced in advance, and that will not be affecting the monthly payments.
The exceptions are Toddler Art ($15/class) and Kinder Art ($20/class), which are pay-per-class. These classes have no free trial and no make up classes at this time.
There will always be prior notice about any price changes.
Behavior policy:
Respect and kindness to all students and grownups is an important value of our art studio and we will often be reminded of it. A student who repeatedly demonstrates disrespectful or unkind behavior towards others in class may lose the privilege of participating in art classes going forward. If a student’s actions threaten the safety of others, the behavior may result in immediate loss of participation privileges.
Food and snack policy:
Aside from studio parties, we will not be having snacks or snack breaks. If a child needs to eat, they will need to stop working on their project, wash their hands and have their snack in a clean spot away from art supplies.
Communication:
We communicate with student families via emails and calendar notices. You are required to let us know if you are expecting schedule changes and absences. We also want to know of any ways we can make your experience better. If a sensitive or a time demanding issue is to be discussed, we suggest a scheduled phone call.
Waiting List:
A waiting list will be created for all groups and a student on the waiting list will be moved into the group as soon as a spot opens up. Please note – if you are part of a group and need to miss a class, you must notify us of the absence. After a maximum of two absences without notification, we may open up the spot in the group to a student from the waiting list.
Cell phone policy:
Smart phones may be used in class for reference images in older groups, as well as to be in touch with adults at pick up. Other than that, cell phone use is discouraged. Phones may need to be set in focus mode to avoid frequent interruptions.
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