General Information and Policies

Age Requirements: Students must be 18 years of age, except for children and intergenerational workshops.  No one under 18 is permitted to attend a workshop or stay on campus without prior approval from art school staff or board.

Registration & Deposit: A deposit of one half the tuition is due at the time of registration. $50 of the deposit is non-refundable (unless the Art School cancels the class). Registrations are non-transferable. A fee will be charged for returned checks. The remaining balance is due 20 days before the first day of the workshop.
Note: Classes without a minimum registration may be canceled by the Art School.

Tuition: Tuition amounts are listed with each workshop description on this site (full descriptions coming soon), and they can be found in our workshop brochure.


Meals & Snacks: Lunches are included in a full-day workshop (9am-4pm). Coffee, hot tea, water and a snack are available throughout the day. Please identify any special dietary needs when registering.

Materials: The amount and type of materials will vary from workshop to workshop. Therefore, a list of suggested materials will be provided along with the workshop description or a material fee will be clearly identified. All material fees are due the first day of the workshop and are to be paid to the instructor.

Withdrawal/Cancellations: Because of registration costs and other services, including instructor contracts, materials acquisitions and housing arrangements, the Art School is required to charge cancellation fees to students who change their itineraries.

Please note:
  • Once students are registered for a workshop cancellation fees apply.
  • Cancellation up to 20 days prior to the first day of class will result in a $50 cancellation fee.
  • Cancellation less than 20 days prior to the first day of class will result in a cancellation fee of 100% of the deposit.
  • No tuition, deposit, or materials refunds will be made after the first day of class.
  • Students who cancel their enrollment in one class to transfer to another class are charged the cancellation fee, plus the deposit for the class to which they wish to transfer.
  • If it is necessary for the Art School to cancel a class for any reason, students will be notified and offered the option of another class or a full refund.
 
POLICIES:
Drugs/Alcohol :  No alcohol is permitted in the classrooms or during instruction time.  The use of illegal substances is prohibited.  If children’s art classes are on campus, alcohol consumption will be prohibited.  Alcohol is permitted in designated areas at designated times only. 

Firearms:   Concealed and unconcealed firearms and weapons are not permitted on campus. 

Smoking :  Smoking and smokeless tobacco products are not permitted inside any building on campus.

Pets:  Students and instructors are not permitted to have pets in any building on campus.  Service animals are an exception.

Pond:   Swimming is prohibited in the pond. 

Personal Property:   The Art School is not responsible for the security of property left in classrooms, campus lodgings, and common areas.

Workshop Etiquette:   The Art School reserves the right to dismiss any student, without refund, for behavior that is disruptive to the creative process and learning environment. Please remember to be courteous to your classmates. 

Safety:   The Art School is not responsible for injuries sustained as a result of improper or careless use of tools and equipment. Injuries must be reported immediately and the appropriate Injury Report Form  completed within 24 hours. First Aid kits are available throughout the campus. 

Hazardous Materials Disposition:  Brush cleaning must be done in an approved location.  Oily rags, papers, and paints must be disposed of in a lidded, approved container. 

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The Paul and Florence Thomas Memorial Art School Inc.
Box 40
Glendale Springs, NC 28629
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