Studio Policies

Studio Guidelines

Rooster’s Crow students not only unleash their creative and artistic skills, they also learn and practice good studio habits. In the studio students learn how to use materials that are used by artists across the world and through the centuries. Quality art materials and equipment are expensive, but necessary for artistic endeavors, and we learn how to treat them properly. We take care of the studio, and we clean up! Respect for materials, equipment and fellow students is Rule #1. Rowdy or disrespectful behavior is not tolerated. Parents: You are welcome in the studio for brief visits, but are not invited to participate in teaching and corrections unless asked to do so by the instructor.  

Registration & Withdrawing

There is a non-refundable $40 supply fee per semester when registering for classes. This fee helps cover the cost of professional quality art materials and also secures your spot in the class for the semester. If you must stop attending during a semester, please give us at least a 2-week notice. There is typically a waiting list of eager students who would love to be in classes. This 2-week notice allows us to coordinate with families on the waiting list so that they can fill the spot when you give yours up. If you withdraw from the class, there is unfortunately no refund on the supply fee or tuition for missed classes.

Payment Policy

Tuition for group art classes is $70 per student each month. Payment must be made monthly by the first lesson of the month. Most months we meet 4 times, but there are occasions where we meet 5 ($88) times or only 3 ($52). In this case, the tuition amount is adjusted accordingly. Please refer to the payment schedule sent at the beginning of the semester. There is a $10 late fee if tuition is not paid by the first lesson of the month.

The schedule for each semester is sent by email before we begin for the semester. Please put these dates in your personal calendar so you don’t miss a class or show up on a week when there is no class. (We do not follow the public-school calendar). There are no refunds or partial payments accepted if you miss classes due to vacation or illness. However, if you end up missing one of the lessons, we are happy to schedule a make-up lesson. Please contact us ASAP to schedule a make-up lesson (see below).

Cash, check, Apple Pay, Zelle, Venmo, or credit cards are accepted.

If you choose to pay through Venmo, please send as friend/family option (not as goods & services or purchase). If you do not know how or cannot send as friends/family option, then please do not use Venmo (if people do not select this option, I am charged a fee). If you choose to pay with a credit card, a small fee is added.

No-shows

Please don’t “no-show!” The studio is prepared before each class for each student. There have been times when I have easels set up with each student’s canvas, paint brushes and water jars out, and even paint out on the palette so that we can get right to work. When a student doesn’t show up, this means I must throw away expensive paint and have wasted time preparing for him or her.

There is no refund if you miss class. It is up to you to schedule a make-up lesson. But if you know that you will be out of town or have an illness, please give us 24-hour notice that you won’t be in class. After 2 no-shows, we will fill your spot. My classes are full, and empty spots can be filled from the waiting list.

Student Drop-off & Pickup

You are welcome to drop off your children for class without walking them in. However, please don’t send them in any more than 5 minutes before class starts. Since my studio is in my home, I’m often busy with my children. For pickup after class, we ask that you come up to the studio to get your child. There are several reasons for this. One is simple- safety – to ensure that the child is picked up by you. But also, it is nice to have open communication with parents. Plus, the students enjoy showing off their progress on art projects!

Sickness & Other Policies

It is important you do not send your child if they have been sick or running a fever (or anyone in your household). However, please give me notice if you won’t be able to come to class.

No masks: I do not wear a mask and I ask that students do not wear masks so that we can communicate clearly. I hope you understand, but if this is a problem for you, please let me know.

Contact

Julie Skolozynski
430 Gardner Rd.
Angier NC 27501

julieniskanen@yahoo.com
919.880.5616