Scottsdale Artists’ School is an equal opportunity educator and welcomes diversity. The School does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities, nor on the basis of gender, race, color, sexuality, national or ethnic origin, or religion.

 Supply lists are available online at the bottom of each class description. Supply lists will be mailed to students approximately forty-five (45) days prior to the workshop, along with the invoice. If you have questions regarding supplies, or cannot afford certain supplies specified on the list, please call the school before purchasing them.

Skill levels are noted by each workshop/class description to help you derive as much success from the course as possible. Selecting a class with a higher skill level than you possess can be a frustrating experience. Unless otherwise noted, all students should have good basic drawing skills before attempting a workshop.

Weekly classes designated for beginners are appropriate for students with little or no art experience. Students are always welcome to contact the Education Director (1-800-333-5707) for suggestions on workshops/classes that meet their skill level and area of interest, or for a suggested curriculum.

Please note that Scottsdale Artists’ School programs, with the exception of Youth Academy, are designed for adults. Students younger than 18 years of age are occasionally admitted to classes. Please contact the Program Director or Executive Director for details.

Beginner – Student has good basic drawing skills and some familiarity with the medium used in the class.

Intermediate – Student draws well and understands the basic elements of design including composition, value, and color. Student is comfortable working with the medium used in the class.

Advanced – Student has excellent drawing skills and is confident working in the medium used in the class.

Professional – Student is a working artist and is interested in acquiring additional skills or techniques for professional development.

Scottsdale Artists’ School respects your privacy, and considers the responsible use of personal information. Scottsdale Artists’ School will not share your personal information with other entities.

Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. A registration fee and deposit (for workshops) or full tuition (for weekly classes) is due upon registration. Students will receive a registration confirmation letter by mail within two (2) weeks after they register. Early registration is encouraged, as many workshops/classes fill quickly. Workshops with insufficient enrollment may be cancelled so it is important to register early.

By mail:

Send completed form plus registration fee and tuition deposit to:

Scottsdale Artists’ School
3720 N. Marshall Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Online:
Find your course online here at our website and register. If you have any questions, call the school to help you, (480) 990-1422.
To login to your existing account or to create a new account follow this link:  reg129.imperisoft.com/SAS/Search/Registration.aspx

By phone:
(800) 333-5707 or (480) 990-1422, using MasterCard, Discover card, or Visa.

NOTE: Faxed registrations cannot be accepted.

Tuitions vary based on workshop/class costs, and they include still life props and plein air site fees (when applicable), but do not include the model fees. There will be a fee added to programs that require a professional model. Some workshops require a materials kit. An additional fee to cover the cost of materials is noted for these workshops. 

Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.  Students will receive a registration confirmation letter by mail within two (2) weeks after they register.  Workshops: A $15 non-refundable registration fee and a $100 deposit are due at the time of registration for all workshops. Weekly Classes: A $15 non-reundable registration fee and payment of tuition in full will be due at the time of registration for all weekly classes.  Students will pay the regisration fee only once per workshop or weekly class, regardless of the number of workshops or classes taken in a given semester.

Students enrolled in workshops will be sent an invoice approximately forty-five (45) days before the workshop as a reminder that the balance must be paid. The balance payment is due no later than thirty (30) days prior to the first day of the workshop. At that time, the student’s credit card will automatically be charged the balance due unless the student makes other payment arrangements (e.g. mails a check, or provides an alternate credit card number). Students registering online must call the School prior to the payment due date to provide a credit card with which to charge the final payment. Note: All cancellations must be in writing. See below.

Cancellation Policy

ALL cancellations must be made in writing. There are no exceptions. You may mail a letter, fax a letter (480-990-0652), or send an email to cancel your spot in a workshop. Cancellations cannot be accepted over the phone. You will receive a Drop Notice by mail, once your cancellation has been processed.

Workshop Cancellations: If you cancel more than thirty (30) days before the start dare of a workshop published in this schedule, the School will retain your $100 deposit as a credit to your account until the end of the fiscal year, June 30, 2011.  The credit may only be used as a deposit on another workshop in this schedule. If you cancel twenty-nine (29) days or less before the start date, you will forfeit your entire tuition.  There are no refunds for no-shows or for withdrawal after a workshop begins.

Weekly Class Cancellations: If you cancel more than seven(7) days before the start of a weekly class published in this schedule, the School will refund your tuition paid, less a $30 cancellation fee.  If you cancel seven (7) days or less before the start date you will forfeit your entire tuition. There are no refunds for no-shows or for withdrawals after a weekly class begins.

Scottsdale Artists' School reserves the right to cancel or modify a workshop or class, or substitute instructors at any time. Full refunds will be issued if the School cancels a workshop or class. The School reserves the right to require the withdrawal of any student whose conduct is deemed detrimental to the School environment.

WORKSHOPS
For transfers made thirty (30) days or more before the first day of a workshop, students will be charged a transfer fee of $50.

No transfers are allowed less than thirty (30) days before the first day of a workshop.

WEEKLY CLASSES:
Transfers must be made no less than seven (7) days prior to the first day of the class. Transfers will incur a $50 dollar transfer fee.

PLEASE NOTE: Scottsdale Artists’ School is not responsible for providing make-ups or issuing refunds, credits or transfers for days or entire workshops/classes missed as a result of illness, emergencies or other events beyond the School’s control. Students will receive a full tuition refund only in the event that Scottsdale Artists’ School cancels the workshop. Scottsdale Artists’ School strongly urges all out-of-town students to buy refundable airline tickets in case of workshop cancellations or other unforeseen changes.

These policies will be strictly enforced. Call the School prior to registering if you have any questions regarding cancellation, transfer and refund policies.

A fee of $30 will be charged for any checks returned for non-sufficient funds.

Most workshops and classes are held at the School. Note that plein air painting sites are typically located a 15-60 minute drive from the School. Portable equipment and transportation are required for these courses.  Students attending workshops in Tucson, Sedona, etc. will be given instructions on where to meet the first day of the workshop, as well as recommendations for lodging. Call if you have questions.

Scottsdale Artists’ School reserves the right to change its calendar, withdraw or modify a course or substitute instructors at any time. The School will make every effort to notify students of major changes in the schedule. Scottsdale Artists’ School reserves the right to require withdrawal of any student whose conduct is deemed detrimental to the School.

 Unless informed otherwise, the Scottsdale Artists’ School will consider photographs taken of students in the school and of their artwork to be permissible for publication in School informational publications, including the web.

If a workshop or class is full, interested students may sign up on a waiting list. No registration fee or deposit is required to be on the waiting list. Students are notified of openings in the order they sign up on the waiting list. When students are notified of openings, they must pay the registration fee and tuition, or they will lose their place on the list.