ABOUT THE ART CENTER’S EDUCATION PROGRAM
The Palos Verdes Art Center, a non-profit community arts organization, provides South Bay residents with quality visual arts classes for all ages from 4 to 104 and for all ability levels from novice to professional.
The Palos Verdes Art Center provides a total visual art experience. Classes (in drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, photography, digital arts, art history and more) include visits to the exhibition galleries and interaction with skilled professionals. Instruction is not based on a set formula. Small classes, taught by artists and art educators, feature instruction based on individual needs, a nurturing environment and an emphasis on helping students pursue their own special interests and projects. In addition, private and semi-private lessons can be arranged.
Terms begin in January, April, July and September. Although class fees are low, limited financial assistance is available through the Beverly G. Alpay Memorial Education Fund for the Visual Arts (see below).
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Eight-week adult and children’s classes begin Monday, July 6, 2009 and run through Saturday, August 29. Check individual class listings for any additional schedule changes.
Four Easy Ways to Register
In Person: Palos Verdes Art Center ENTRANCE LOBBY
9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm Sat or 1-4pm Sun
By Phone: 310-541-2479
By FAX: 310-541-9520
By Mail: Palos Verdes Art Center
5504 W. Crestridge Rd., Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Dropping or Canceling Classes
Tuition is based on a minimum of eight students per course. With smaller enrollment, the Palos Verdes Art Center may offer students the option of meeting for fewer weeks. Otherwise the course may be canceled and all tuition refunded.
Except for courses canceled by the Palos Verdes Art Center, there will be a $10 processing fee for any refund.
- Students dropping courses prior to Sunday, July 5, 2009, will receive full refunds (minus the $10 processing fee).
- Students dropping courses Monday July 6 – Saturday, July 11, 2009, will receive 70% of the tuition (minus the $10 processing fee).
- NO REFUNDS on or after Sunday, July 12, 2009. When possible, we will help you find an alternative class for this session, but we are unable to issue refunds or credits for future classes.
DISCOUNT POLICIES
Save as much as $50 a class by taking full advantage of tuition discounts available to Palos Verdes Art Center members registering early.
Member Discount
Palos Verdes Art Center members save $30 per class. If you are not member, an individual membership costs only $50 annually and a family membership, $60. You can have a wonderful time and pay for your entire membership by taking only two classes a year.
Early Bird Discount
Add on our popular Early Bird Discount, which is $20 per class and is available TO MEMBERS ONLY on all registrations (except where noted) completed by Monday, June 29, 2009.
The Bottom Line
Become a member AND register early to save $50 per class.
FINANCIAL AID
Financial aid for Palos Verdes Art Center classes is provided by the Beverly G. Alpay Memorial Education Fund for the Visual Arts. Those seeking assistance pay a nominal amount ($10 for a children’s class and $25 for an adult class). The Alpay Fund and the Art Center cover the rest of the tuition. Students are responsible for any supplies or special supply fees. Scholarships are not available for workshops, digital art classes or art camps/holiday gift workshops.
While there is no formal needs test, recipients are asked to sign a statement certifying that they are unable to afford the class without financial assistance.
Five scholarships are available each term and are granted on a first come basis. Recipients are limited to one class each. Spring 2009 recipients are ineligible this spring. To apply, call Angela Hoffman, education coordinator, 310-541-2479.
