Policies

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ADA

 

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.

 

SUPPLIES

 

Supply lists are available online at the top of each class description. If you have questions regarding supplies, where to find the supply list on the website or cannot afford certain supplies specified on the list, please call the school before purchasing them.

 

SCOTTSDALE ARTISTS' SCHOOL PRIVACY POLICY
 
Scottsdale Artists' School respects your privacy, and considers the responsible use of personal information. Scottsdale Artists' School will not sell your personal information to other entities.

 

Scottsdale Artists' School Website, Social Media, and Email Service Privacy Information
Last updated: August 31, 2024
 
Scottsdale Artists' School operates https://scottsdaleartschool.org (henceforth referred to as the "Site"). This section informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information we receive from users of the Site. We use your Personal Information only for providing and improving the Site. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

 

Information Collection and Use
While using our Site, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. Personally, identifiable information may include but is not limited to your name ("Personal Information").
 
Log Data
Like many site operators, we collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Site ("Log Data"). This Log Data may include but is not limited to information such as your computer's Internet Protocol ("IP") address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages and other statistics.
 
In addition, we may use third-party services such as Google Analytics that collect, monitor, and analyze this information. Scottsdale Artists' School respects your privacy and considers the responsible use of personal information.

 

REGISTRATION 
 

Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Students will receive a registration confirmation email or letter within two (2) weeks of registration. Call the School prior to registering if you have any questions regarding policies.

Early registration is strongly encouraged, as many workshops/classes fill quickly. 

Please be aware that Workshops with insufficient enrollment thirty (30) days before their start date may be canceled so it is important to register before that time if possible. Scottsdale Artists' School reserves the right to cancel a workshop up to thirty (30) days prior to the start date. If the School cancels a workshop, students will receive a full refund.SAS recommends that students booking airfare and lodgings prior to this date purchase refundable tickets and refundable accommodations.

Please be aware that Local and Online Programs with insufficient enrollment seven (7) days before their start date may be canceled so it is important to register before that time if possible. Scottsdale Artists' School reserves the right to cancel a local or online program up to seven (7) days prior to the start date. If the School cancels a local online program, students will receive a full refund. SAS recommends that students booking airfare and lodgings prior to this date purchase refundable tickets and refundable accommodations.

Register by phone or online using a credit card.

Returned Check Fee: A fee of $35 will be charged for any checks returned for insufficient funds.

Scottsdale Artists' School Gift Cards and discounts must be redeemed by phone only.

 

FEES
 
Workshops 
A $15 non-refundable registration fee and a $200 deposit are due at the time of registration for all workshops. Students enrolled in workshops will be sent an invoice approximately sixty (60) days before the start date as a reminder that the balance must be paid. The remainder of the balance is due no later than forty-five (45) days prior to the start date. 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. Payments may also be made online.

 

Note: All cancellations must be in writing. See below.
 
Local Programs & One-Day Workshops
A $15 non-refundable registration fee and payment of tuition in full will be due at the time of registration for all weekly classes and one-day workshops. Students will pay the registration fee only once regardless of the number of one-day workshops or classes taken in a given fiscal year.

 

Online Classes & Workshops
A $15 non-refundable registration fee and payment of tuition in full will be due at the time of registration for all online programs.
Students will pay the registration fee only once regardless of the number of online programs taken in a given fiscal year.

 

PROGRAM POLICIES

All Cancellations must be made in writing via email or mail. Cancellations are not accepted over the phone. There are no exceptions.

To cancel your registration for a workshop, local program, online program or weekly class, send an email to the registrar at registrar@ScottsdaleArtSchool.org, or mail a letter to the Registrar at Scottsdale Artists' School. Cancellations are not accepted via website contact forms. You will receive confirmation by email or mail (if no email address is provided) once your cancellation has been processed. 

Scottsdale Artists' School reserves the right to cancel, modify or substitute instructors at any time for any workshop, local program, online program, or youth class. Full refunds will be issued if Scottsdale Artists' School cancels any workshop, local program, online program, or youth class. The School also reserves the right to require the withdrawal of any student whose conduct is deemed detrimental to the School environment. SAS recommends that students booking airfare and lodgings purchase refundable tickets and refundable accommodations.

Scottsdale Artists' School is not responsible for providing make-ups or issuing refunds, credits or transfers for local workshops, weekly classes or one-day classes missed as a result of illness, emergencies or other events beyond the School's control.

 

WORKSHOP CANCELLATIONS

If you cancel more than forty-five (45) days before the start date of a workshop, the School will retain $100 of your deposit as a cancellation fee and keep $100 as a credit in your account for future use. If you cancel forty-five (45) 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.

Please also be aware that workshops with insufficient enrollment at the thirty (30) day deadline may be canceled so it is important to register before that time if possible. Scottsdale Artists' School reserves the right to cancel a workshop up to 30 days prior to the start date. If the School cancels a workshop, students will receive a full refund. SAS recommends that students booking airfare and lodgings prior to this date purchase refundable tickets and refundable accommodations.

Cancellations must be requested in writing via email or mail. Cancellations are not accepted over the phone.To cancel your registration for a class, send an email to the Registrar at registrar@ScottsdaleArtSchool.org, or mail a letter to the Registrar at Scottsdale Artists' School. You will receive a confirmation by email or mail (if no email address is provided) once your cancellation has been processed. 

 

WORKSHOP TRANSFERS

Students who wish to transfer from one workshop to another in the catalog must do so forty-five (45) days or more before the start date. No transfers are allowed after that date. Students will be charged a transfer fee of $50.

  

LOCAL PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS

(Local Workshops, Weekly Classes and One-Day Classes)

If a student cancels more than seven (7) days prior to the start date of a local workshop, weekly class or one-day class, the School will refund the tuition paid, less a $30 cancellation fee. If a student cancels seven (7) days or less prior to the start date, the student will forfeit their entire tuition. There are no refunds for no-shows or for withdrawals after a class or workshop begins.

Please also be aware that local programs with insufficient enrollment at the seven (7) day deadline may be canceled so it is important to register before that time if possible. Scottsdale Artists' School reserves the right to cancel a local workshop, weekly class or one- day class up to seven (7) days prior to the start date in which case students will receive a full refund. SAS recommends that students booking airfare and lodgings prior to this date purchase refundable tickets and refundable accommodations.

Cancellations must be requested in writing via email or mail. Cancellations are not accepted over the phone. To cancel your registration for a class, send an email to the Registrar at registrar@ScottsdaleArtSchool.org, or mail a letter to the Registrar at Scottsdale Artists' School. You will receive a confirmation by email or mail (if no email address is provided) once your cancellation has been processed. 

 

LOCAL PROGRAM TRANSFERS (Local Workshops, Weekly Classes and One-Day Classes)

Students who wish to transfer from a local workshop, weekly class or one-day class to another local program must contact the School for availability and do so more than seven (7) days prior to the original start date. No transfers are allowed after that date. Students will be charged a transfer fee of $15.

 

ONLINE PROGRAM CANCELLATIONS 

Cancellations must be requested in writing via email or mail. Cancellations are not accepted over the phone. To cancel your registration for a class, send an email to the Registrar at registrar@ScottsdaleArtSchool.org, or mail a letter to the Registrar at Scottsdale Artists' School. You will receive a confirmation by email or mail (if no email address is provided) once your cancellation has been processed. 

If you cancel more than seven (7) days prior to the start date of an online class, the School will refund your tuition paid, less a $30 cancellation fee. If you cancel seven (7) days or less prior to the start date, you will forfeit your entire tuition. There are no refunds for no-shows or for withdrawals after a class begins.

Scottsdale Artists' School reserves the right to cancel an online class seven (7) days prior to the start date in which case students will receive a full refund.

 

ONLINE PROGRAM TRANSFERS

Students who wish to transfer from an online program to another online program must contact the School for availability and do so more than seven (7) days prior to the original start date. No transfers are allowed after that date. Students will be charged a transfer fee of $15.

 

OPEN STUDIO POLICY

We sincerely appreciate all of the support we receive from our valued Open Studio participants. When registering for any Open Studio session, please note that as of April 1, 2023, we can no longer offer refunds, credits, or transfers if you find that you cannot attend. No exceptions. Thank you for your understanding. 

Early registration is strongly encouraged, as many Open Studio sessions fill quickly.

Please be aware that Open Studio sessions with insufficient enrollment may be cancelled up to one (1) day before, in which case students will have the option to receive a credit or a refund.

 

YOUTH ACADEMY CANCELLATIONS

Cancellations must be requested in writing via email or mail. Cancellations are not accepted over the phone. To cancel your registration for a class, send an email to the Registrar at registrar@ScottsdaleArtSchool.org, or mail a letter to the Registrar at Scottsdale Artists' School. You will receive a confirmation by email or mail (if no email address is provided) once your cancellation has been processed. 

If you cancel more than seven (7) days before the start of a youth academy class, the School will refund your tuition paid, less a $50 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 youth academy class begins.

Scottsdale Artists' School reserves the right to cancel a youth class seven (7) days prior to the start date in which case students will receive a full refund.

 

YOUTH ACADEMY TRANSFERS

In order to transfer from one youth camp or class to another, it must be more than seven (7) days before its start date and there will be a $10 transfer fee.

 

WAITING LISTS

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 will be notified of any openings in the order in which 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.

 

FRAGRANCE-FREE FACILITY

Starting October 2024, Scottsdale Artists' School will be a fragrance-free facility. Fragrances from some painting solvents, mediums, personal care products and cleaning products have been associated with adversely affecting a person's health including headaches, upper respiratory symptoms, shortness of breath, and difficulty with concentration. People with allergies and asthma report that certain odors, even in small amounts, can cause asthma symptoms. Scottsdale Artists' School will ensure that products used to clean the school are fragrance-free and follow best practices to limit students, instructors and staff exposure to cleaning chemicals and strong fragrances. Scottsdale Artists' School recognizes the hazards caused by exposure to scented products and cleaning chemicals and we have a policy to provide a fragrance-free environment for all students and staff to keep a safe and healthy studio environment. This policy applies to all staff, students and instructors of Scottsdale Artists' School.

 

Fragrance-Free Policies

  1. Scottsdale Artists' School expects that all studios and office spaces used by students, instructors and staff to remain free of scented products.
  2. Use of solvents or mediums containing fragrances (natural or otherwise) are prohibited from the facilities owned and operated by Scottsdale Artists' School. Please use only odorless solvents and mediums.
  3. Spray fixative may only be used outside the school building and at least 10 feet away from any entrance. Any pieces sprayed with fixative must be completely dry before being brought inside the school.
  4. Use of scented cleaning products are prohibited for cleaning personal spaces in studios or in office spaces.
  5. Personal care products with fragrances such as cologne, perfume, aftershave lotions, scented lotions, fragranced hair products and/or similar products are not to be worn anywhere in Scottsdale Artists' School.

 

COURSE LOCATIONS (non-virtual)

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 Destination Workshops will be given instructions on where to meet the first day of the workshop, as well as recommendations for lodging.

 

SCHEDULE CHANGES

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. We recommend that students booking airfare purchase refundable tickets.

 

PUBLICITY WAIVER

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 and marketing materials, including the web.

 

SCOTTSDALE ARTISTS' SCHOOL PRIVACY POLICY

Scottsdale Artists' School respects your privacy and considers the responsible use of personal information. Scottsdale Artists' School will not sell your personal information to other entities.

 

Scottsdale Artists' School Website, Social Media, and Email Service Privacy Information

Last updated: October 4, 2024

Scottsdale Artists' School operates https://scottsdaleartschool.org (henceforth referred to as the "Site"). This section informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information we receive from users of the Site. We use your Personal Information only for providing and improving the Site. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

 

Information Collection and Use

While using our Site, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. Personally, identifiable information may include but is not limited to your name ("Personal Information").

 

Log Data

Like many site operators, we collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Site ("Log Data"). This Log Data may include but is not limited to information such as your computer's Internet Protocol ("IP") address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages and other statistics.

In addition, we may use third-party services such as Google Analytics that collect, monitor, and analyze this information. Scottsdale Artists' School respects your privacy and considers the responsible use of personal information.