Studio Art SchoolAt Peninsula Fine Arts Center where ART IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT

Winter 2017 SESSION

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Potter's Paradise: Spinning,Throwing, whirling, twirling

In this exciting workshop, you will engagein a mesmerizing hands-on experience ofthrowing on the potter’s wheel. Eachsession will offer hours of active time togive the student the full potter experience. Pieces will be dipped in glaze and fired.$70 members/$85 nonmembersSession 1 (ages 5-8): Saturday, January 14,10:30-1:30Session 2 (ages 9-12): Sunday, January 22,1:30-4:30Session 3 (ages 13-16): Saturday, February18, 1:00-4:00Instructor: Dixie SmithLimit: 8 students

Family clay Day

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In this ceramic studio, we will explore masksfrom places all around the world. Followingthis, we will begin creating masks of ourvery own design. Each session will offerhours of working clay time, as well as time toadd colorful glazes to finished masks. Please allow 3 weeks for pick up.Session 1 (ages 5-8): Sat - Sun, February 4and 5, 1:00-4:00Session 2 (ages 9+): Sat - Sun, February 25and 26, 1:00-4:00$135 members/$150 nonmembersInstructor: Dixie SmithLimit: 8 Students

Mysterious Masks

Take a fun-filled safari art adventure each week without ever leavingPFAC! Students will learn to create WILD masterpieces with oil pastels,graphite, pen and ink, and watercolor paints. Students’ subjects will betigers, elephants, eagles, wolves or other animals that might be spottedon a safari.(ages 7-13): Sundays, February 5, 12 and 19: 2:00-4:00pm$180 member/$195 nonmemberInstructor: Lee G. WertheimerLimit: 10 students

Drawing and Painting Wild Animals

Hands-On For KidsClasses & Workshops

Do you love one of a kind t-shirts? Here’s your chance to create yourvery own customized t-shirt that you printed yourself! Mix and matchpre-made designs to come up with a customized t-shirt design and use at-shirt press to create a work of art you can wear. Additional t-shirts canbe printed for $5 per shirt$35 member/$50 nonmemberSession 1 (ages 4-7 with a parent): Sunday, January 29, 1-4Session 2 (ages 8+): Sunday, March 12, 1-4Instructor: John RunnerLimit: 10 students

T-Shirt Printing WorkshopsWant to try throwing on the potterywheel with your child? Then sign up forthis fun introductory class! Each sessionwill offer hours of active wheel time togive you and your child the real potter’sexperience. Children under 10 must beaccompanied by an adult. Sibling pairswilling to work as a duo and share a wheelare welcome.A $5 fee will be charged for each piecethat you wish to have dipped into glazeand fired.

Please allow 3 weeks for pick up.$40 member/$55 nonmember per duo

Sundays:Session 1 (ages 5+): Jan. 15, 1:30-3:30Session 2 (ages 5+): Feb. 12, 1:30-3:30Session 3 (ages 5+): March 5, 1:30-3:30

Instructor: Dixie SmithLimit: 6 Duos

Intro to Needle FeltingLearn various basic needle felting techniques and create your own woolmasterpiece by applying your new skills. We will create a landscape anda 2-3 or 3-d forms.$45 members/$60 nonmembersSession 1 (ages 9-15): Sunday, January 15, 1:30-3:30Instructor: Kendall ChandlerLimit 10: students

HANDS-ON FOR KIDSCLASSES & WORKSHOPS

HOMESCHOOL CLASSESFundamentals ofDrawing & PaintingLearn the basics of drawing and painting in this 3 hourworkshop. Students will focus on capturing objects--usingshading, details, color, shape and value--in both charcoal andpaint. $45 members/$60 nonmembers(ages 10+): Sunday, February 12, 1:30-4:30Instructor: Kendall ChandlerLimit 10: students

Mom & Me Fused Glass Jewelry

Students can bring Mom to the class as they learn how tocreate fused glass jewelry and for that special art gift—rightin time for Valentine’s Day! Learn how to design glass withlayers using iridized and dichroic specialty glass. Discoverhow glass is fused while watching work being fired in a kiln. Students will be able to complete a variety of jewelryprojects. Parents can create an artwork fro themselves foran additional fee of $10.Material Fee: $10, Firing Fee: $5(ages 5-8): Saturday, February 11, 9:30-12:00Instructor: Ali Rogan (at Cristallo Art Center, in City Center)Limit: 4 children and 4 parents

MEET YOUR TEACHING ARTIST: Valerie Whiteman earned a Bachelor of Artsin both Fine Art and Art Education fromMalone University. She has worked withchildren for more than fifteen years and hastaught at PFAC since 2012.

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Calling all homeschoolers! Join us for a weekly guidedArt Lessons on Tuesdays from 10am - 11:30pm,instructed by Valerie Whiteman. Family members arewelcome to wait in our Hands on For Kids area duringthe class.

Each session is $20 member/$25 nonmembers. These guided art lessons are also open to non-homeschoolers.

Please check our website for class registration,curriculum and more information.

Students will learn how to create multilayered fused glass

jewelry using iridized and dichroic glass. Simple fusing tricks

of design will allow them to create beautiful Valentine’s Day

art gifts. Students will be able to create a variety of jewelry

pieces.

Material Fee: $10, Firing Fee: $5

(ages 9-12): Saturday, March 4, 1:00-3:00

Limit: 8 students, (at Cristallo Art Center, in City Center)

Fused Glass Jewelry Class

You don’t need a green thumb tocreate a table top garden in this funand eco-friendly class! We willprovide all of the supplies needed tomake your own terrarium. Parents arewelcome to join your little gardener ifyou think they will need assistance.$40 members/$55 nonmembers(ages 5+): Sunday, January 22,1:30-3:00Instructor: Kendall ChandlerLimit 10: students

Build a Terrarium

ART START For the cost of Admission or an Annual FamilyMembership , preschoolers and their parents can joinus for a weekly guided and themed Art Lesson. Weoffer two sessions every Wednesday from10:30-11:00am and 11:15-11:45am. The class willconsist of a storytime and related art activity.

Pre-registration is recommended as classes do fillquickly: jdobson@pfac-va.org or (757) 596-8175.Art Start is funded through PFAC's Art AccessPrograms, sponsored by Wells Fargo.

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CLAY CLASSES

Get OUTTA HANDGo ahead, get a little dirty on Thursday night!Besties and Boos, join us at PFAC for ourmonthly evening of fun, romance and throwing onthe potters' wheel. Our Teaching Artist will walkyou through a few simple projects, or you are freeto make your own creations. BYOB or purchaseby the bottle at the front desk. Wear or bringclothes to change into that you don't mind gettingdirty. Work can be glazed and fired for anadditional fee of $5 per piece. Monthly on Thursdays! 6:15-8:15pmJan 19, Feb 2, Feb 16, Mar 2, Mar 16$30 members/$35 nonmembersInstructor: Dixie Smith, Limit upto 12 students,based on studio availability

The Clay Sampler

This course covers several design processes and is focused on encouragingcreative expression and helping you indulge yourself in the joy of working inclay. Let's make some art! Tuesdays, 10:30am - 1:00pmJanuary 17– March 21 (10 sessions) $220 members/ $245 nonmembersInstructor: Phyllis Canupp Limit: 12 students

Design & Surface Techniques

Open Clay Studio is offered to students enrolledin our clay program in order to allow students tobe able to finish pieces in progress from class orpractice techniques learned in class. It is open forformer students, but it is not intendedfor those students to produce new work, justfinish pieces in progress. No instruction is offeredduring open studio. Students must sign in uponarrival at PFAC and sign out atdeparture. Students are responsible for cleaningup at the end of open studio hours. All work mustbe done on premises. Our clay studios cansupport only the amount of work that can beachieved by students during class and openstudio times.

Open Studio is available during the run of thecurrent course session. However, please notethat PFAC may change or discontinue thisprogram at any time due to class conflicts,weather events, or other special occasions.Students will be given as much advance notice aspossible of any changes to regular hours.

If the classrooms are not properly cleaned, wereserve the right to cancel open studio hours.Students may not use the clay studio classroomsat any other times than open studio or duringtheir class.

Sundays, 3:00-4:45 pmTuesdays, 1:30-3:30 pmFridays, 10-12:00 pmOpen studio is $10 per session. A punch card for3 sessions may be purchased for $24.

Teaching Artists:Bronwyn Evans is a jewelry artistworking with beads, metals andmetal clay. She is a certifiedMetal Clay instructor with ArtClay and PMC.

Millie Arthur has taught since2005. She regularly attendsworkshops to advance herstudy of clay and serves on theboard of Empty Bowls VirginiaPeninsula.

The perfect class for clay beginners! Makemultiple projects while learning a new techniqueeach week. Wheel throwing, plus a range of handbuilding and glazing techniques are all coveredduring this enjoyable, intensive class. By the endof the term, complete four projects (or more) andgain a better understanding and appreciation ofthe ceramic medium. Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30pmThis class is offered in two sections: January 17 –February 7 and February 21- March 14 (4sessions each)$90 members/ $98 nonmembers (for a 4-weeksection)Instructor: Phyllis CanuppLimit 8 students2 students

Intermediate/Advanced CeramicsBoth wheel-throwers and handbuilders with some experience are welcome inthis class. Instructor will demonstrate both wheel and handbuilding projects.If you feel that you begin a pot without knowing for sure what it will turn out tobe, this class will increase the amount of control you have over your results. Youwill be guided towards throwing taller, wider, and thinner, and encouraged toundertake some medium-sized or larger handbuilding projects. Hand builtfeatures, texture, and/or slip decoration can enhance your work.Tuesdays, 6-8:30 PM, January 17 – March 21 (10 sessions)$220 members/ $245 non-members, Instructor: Marshall TurnerLimit: 12 students

The Process of Handbuilding & Surface DesignFor any skill level, to explore and introduce techniques for handbuilt clayobjects. Opportunities are offered as both projects and independent work.Themes and topics relate to expressed class interests and skills. Variety insurface and glaze treatment is emphasized. Students with wheel skills arewelcome to enroll. Wednesdays, 10 am - 1 pmJanuary 18 -- March 22, 2017 (10 sessions, $255 members/$280 non membersInstructor: Millie ArthurLimit: 12 students

CLAY CLASSESThis class is for all experienced ceramics enthusiasts wanting to expand their skills via self-directed projects along with the assistance of the Instructor and in a dynamic atmosphere ofthought-provoking conversation. Wednesdays 6:30 – 9 pmJan 18 – Mar 22 (10 sessions) $220 members/ $245 nonmembers(doesn’t include clay or special tools apart from basics provided by PFAC)) Instructor: Terry James, Limit 12 students

Independent study

Ceramics students with moderate to advanced skills will undertake a variety of clayprojects, based on techniques demonstrated by the instructor, which they can practiceto acquire facility in areas new to them, or can use them as a starting-point to developand expand the ideas in a new direction of their own choosing. The instructor’scomprehensive skill-set provides a deep reservoir of both practical means andinspiration for the students to draw on in realizing their ideas and stimulating theircreativity. Thursday, 6:00 – 8:30, Jan 19–March 23 (10 sessions)$220 members/ $245 non-members (doesn’t include clay or special tools apart from basics provided by PFAC) Instructor: Terry James, Limit: 12

Clay Inspirations

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Teaching Artists:Terry James is a longstanding artist andgraduate of CNU, where his areas ofconcentration were Fine and PerformingArts & Philosophy. An interest in doingColonial era ceramic reproductionsadvanced to specializing in the museumquality reproductions of 17th-18thcentury British Delft.

Marshall Turner has 25 years of teachingexperience in ceramics and holds abachelor of fine arts degree in ceramicsfrom the University of Georgia.

Phyllis Canupp has studied pottery since1994, earning a certificate in StudioProduction Pottery from TidewaterCommunity College in 2003 and a degreefrom Virginia Wesleyan in 2004.

Betty Anglin is a founding member ofPFAC and has been teaching at PFAcsince 1972. She's been recognized by theVirginia Watercolor Society and he workis held in the collections of the HighMuseum of Art in Atlanta, the VirginiaMuseum of Fine Arts and the ChryslerMuseum in Norfolk.

Jim Dees began his study of watercolorwith Phyllis Greenway at PFAC in 2003.Since then, Dees has attended regionaland interational workshops, studying avariety of techniques in watercolor,acrylic, figure drawing and portraiture.He is a former president of the VirginiaWatercolor Society

This class is for all ceramics enthusiasts and addresses the challengesof constructing a variety of figurines and sculptural elements. Theprojects will be based on altering thrown components. Given thestrong hand-building element, students with no or minimal throwingexperience will find as full a forum as more experienced throwers. Saturdays, 1:30 – 4Jan 21 –Mar 25 (10 sessions)$220 members/ $245 non-members (doesn’t include clay or specialtools apart from basics provided by PFAC)Instructor: Terry JamesLimit: 12 students

Ceramics Sculpture

Design and Surface Techniques: NEW WORKSHOPThis is an intensive 2 day hand-building workshop which will focus onthe human face. I will demonstrate the techniques for modeling humanfeatures, paying close attention to the correct proportions and facialfeatures. The students will use these methods to create their ownindividual bust which they will hollow out and prepare it for the firingprocess. I will discuss types of finishes and mounting presentation.Students must provide their own armatures. Upon signing up, studentswill receive plans for a simple, inexpensive armature, and also an easyturntable if they wish to bring their own.Some hand-building experience is required.Fridays 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM, March 3 and March 10 (2 sessions)$165 members/$185 non-members, Instructor: Lesley HildrethLimit: 12 students, Registration deadline: February 17

Hands on GlazemakingIn this practical class, we will start by making test tiles, then go on to try out severalvariants of a single cone 6 base glaze. We’ll add a variety of different ingredients tothe original recipe, to illustrate how certain materials increase or decrease glazeappearance, and affect the shades and tones given by various glaze colorants. Alongthe way, you’ll pick up basic vocabulary, learn about safe handling of raw materials,and start to become familiar with glaze behavior. There will be information hand-outs.Upon registration you’ll be given a list of several things to bring with you.Thursdays 10:30 am - 1:00 pm. January 19- February 23 (6 sessions)$140 members/$155 non-members, Instructor: Marshall TurnerLimit: 10 students, Registration deadline: December 27

Comprehensive Clay Study is a relaxed clay class for students of alllevels and areas of ceramic experience and is perfect for anyone toobusy during the week to join in a class. Ongoing demonstrations willaddress the collective interests of the class as individuals are guidedto fulfill their creative ambitions and will include methods ofconstruction, design and decoration & glazing.Sundays 1:30 – 4 pmJan15 – Mar 19 (10 sessions)$225members/$245 non-members (doesn’t include clay or specialtools apart from basics provided by PFAC))Instructor: Terry JamesLimit: 12 students

Comprehensive Clay Study

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Students will learn to create fusedglass jewelry, right in time forValentine's Day, using specialtyfusing glass plus iridized anddichroic glass to create unique oneof a kind artwork. Learn the simplesecrets for making expensivejewelry while watching kiln firingdemonstrations.Thursday February 2nd 4:00-6:00pm. (1 session)$50 members/$55 non-members(fee includes $15 for materials andfiring)Instructor: Ali RoganLimit: 8 students, aged 16 and up

The basics of glass fusing will be discussed as students learn how to design and fabricate afused glass bowl or plate. The foundations of cutting glass, imagery design decisions forglass and how to layer with the fusing process will be open up creative doors for studentsto understand the basics of glass fusing. The language of glass fusing and materials will becovered in this class. Kiln demonstrations will allow students to see how glass is moldedand shaped after fused to create a form.Saturday February 25th 10:00am-2:00pm (1 session)$65 members/$75 non-members (fee includes $20 for materials and firing)Instructor: Ali Rogan, Limit: 8 students, aged 16 and up

MEET YOUR TEACHING ARTIST:

GLASS CLASSESFused Glass Jewelry

Fused Glass Tiles& Kiln Carved TilesThe art of glass tile making will beexplored using a wide variety ofcreative approachesto fusing with specialty glass. Learnhow to layer glass for dynamicdesigns and use kiln fiber moldmaterial for a kiln carved effect. Students will create a painterlyapproach for a finished tile withglass powder and mica powder. Students are requested to bring inseveral images for inspiration.

Thursday March 2nd 5:30pm-8:30pm. (1 session)Instructor: Ali Rogan$55 members/$65 non-members(fee includes $20 for materials andfiring)Limit: 8 students, aged 16 and up

Fused Glass Bowl or Plate

Fused Glass WorkshopThis one day workshop covers a wide variety of glass fusing techniques to explore.Students can begin with creating fused glass jewelry, glass tile, a small bowl or plate,a slumped candle holder or vase, plus a small 3-D cast object. The class will introducestudents to a variety of fusing processes and focus while building up their glass skills. Thebasic skills, like glass cutting, shaping and designing, as well as, how to use a glass kiln willbe covered. Kilns demonstrations allow students to see the process first hand andunderstand and demystify the fusing process.Saturday March 18th 10:00am-5:00pm (1 session)$115 members/$130 non-members (fee includes $35 for materials and firing)Instructor: Ali Rogan, Limit: 8 students, aged 16 and up

Ali Rogan is an award-winning glass artist and owner of Cristallo Art Center inNewport News. She has taught glass with the Governor's School for the Arts inNorfolk and the MOCA in Virginia Beach

GLASS CLASSESGlass classes are held at Cristallo Art Center, 11835 Canon Boulevard, Suite C103 in Newport News

Back by Popular Demand!

Come join me and discover the quirky, funart of Needle-Felting! Needle-Felting is adry felting technique where wool fiber(sheep's wool) is poked hundreds andhundreds of times by special barbedneedles, until those fibers begin to bindtogether and become ready to sculpt intoabsolutely anything you can imagine!During each session, we will be creating aminiature 3-dimensional wool animal tocall your very own. It's so much fun... ifyou try it, you'll become addicted!!!Saturdays 1-4pm February 11 and February 18 ( 2 sessions)$91 members/$101 nonmembers (costincludes $16 supplies kit.)Instructor: Kenya FinleyLimit: 10 students

NEEDLE FELTING WORKSHOP This class will allow you to jump into acrylicpainting with a plan. First, we’ll take timedeciding what to paint and work outcomposition issues. Then we’ll apply an underpainting, apply isolation coats of gel medium,and paint so that the light shines through thecolors. Whether you’re looking for preciserealism or expressive abstraction, you’ll lovethe process and painting in glorious colors tobeat the winter doldrums.Saturdays, 10:00 am to 12:30 pmJanuary 21, 28 and February 4, 11 (foursessions)$95 members/ $115 non-membersInstructor, Jim Dees, Limit: 10 students

Acrylic Painting Made Easy

This workshop offers students the opportunity to create and design fused glass jewelry,just in time for those Valentine gifts! Specialty fusing glass includes iridized and dichroicglass, to create that fun holiday sparkle. Kiln demonstration is a part of the class sostudents can watch the process of fusing.Saturday Feburary 11th 1:00-3:30pm. (1 session)$50 members/$60 non-members (fee includes $15 for materials and firing)Instructor: Ali Rogan, Limit: 8 students

Teen Fusing Glass Jewelry

This class will introduce you to theworkings of your camera with thecomponents identified and explained. We will cover camera mechanics,metering modes, white balance,exposure, point of focus, seeing light,depth of field (blurred, soft backgroundvs detailed, sharp background), and on-camera flash. A take home assignmentwill reinforce the classroominstruction. Class wrap-up willencompass photo resources, imagecritiques, and follow-up questions. Lotsof personal attention and hands-onpractice to enhance your learning. Bring your camera, instruction manual,digital media, and a few of your goodand not-so-good photographs toreview. You can expect to leave thisclass with a deeper understanding ofthe capabilities of your digital camerawhich will empower you to captureoutstanding images. Both single lensreflex and point-and-shoot cameras arewelcome. Section I: Tuesdays, 6:00 - 8:30pmJanuary 24 & 31 (2 sessions)$75.00 members/$85 non-membersInstructor, Shirley M. WhitenackSection II: Saturday, 10:00am - 3:00pmFebruary 11 (1 session)$75 members/$85 non-membersInstructor, Shirley M. Whitenack

PAINTING, DRAWING & MORE...

Get the best of both worlds in this wonderful new class ! Creative drawing stylecombined with contemporary watercolor technique will enhance every painting youmake. Students must bring a photo reference and/or a drawing to the first class.Beginners and advanced students are welcomed to this class.Tuesdays 6-8:30 p.m.Feb.21-March 21 (5 Sessions)$125 members/$140 non-membersInstructor: Lee Gerry WertheimerLimit: 12 students

Watercolor with Pen & Ink

BASIC CALLIGRAPHY - ITALICS >

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! WATERCOLOR >

Watercolor: Beyond the OrdinaryThis evening course explores special water media techniques that will take your art to anew level. Watercolor on crinkled rice paper and on yupo, sumi ink with watercolor,collage, saturated wet technique, acrylic with watercolor, and painting on texturedsurfaces will all be covered. Step out of your comfort zone and risk some great newpainting experiences. Thursday, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, January 19 – March 23 (10 sessions)$225 members/$250 non-members, Instructor, Jim Dees, Limit: 12 students

TEACHING ARTISTS:

Learn the art of calligraphy by practicing italics lettering! We’ll begin with a brief overview ofhow italics began, and go on to learn many different techniques such as embossing, gilding, andillumination of italic letters. Using calligraphy markers as well as quills and ink, you can createbeautiful lettering. Most supplies are furnished by the instructor. To practice at home, you’llneed to bring one or two black medium calligraphy markers (2.5 mm is ideal), which can be foundat any art supply store. Please also bring a folder (8.5 x 11) for your completed work andassignments. Tuesdays, 6 pm – 7:30 pm, January 17 - February 21 (6 sessions)$88 members/ $103 non-members (price includes $10 supply kit from instructor)Instructor: Mary Arndt, Limit: 10 studentsRegistration deadline: December 27th

Bronwyn Evans is a jewelry artistworking with beads, metals andmetal clay. She is a certified MetalClay instructor with Art Clay andPMC.

Lee Gerry Wertheimer specializesin Asian-inspired art techniques, buthas vast experience teaching manymedia. She possesses a Bachelor'sdegree in Art Education and MFA insculpture and Art Therapy fromNew York University

In this Master Class, advanced students and experienced artists enhance their art underthe guidance of master watercolorist Betty Anglin. She strives to bring out one’s creativityand expression, which is enhanced through her individualized help in the class. Studentsshould bring a photograph or an idea, or use the studio material presented in a still lifecomposition. Students will learn to bring vitality to their work by strengthening theirapproach to techniques, color, design, and composition.Fridays, 9:30-12:00 noonJanuary 20 – March 24 (10 sessions)$250 members/ $265 non-membersInstructor: Betty AnglinLimit: 12 students

Advanced Watercolor

The best way to collage is with beeswax! Bringalong photocopies of vintage photographs orany photographs, favorite poems, sheets ofmusic, postcards, great tissue paper, ribbons,buttons and/or anything a scrapbooker orcollage artist would love. Also, (2) 4 x6 or 5x7canvas boards, found at Walmart, Michaels, orJerry's Artarama. Saturdays 1-4pmFebruary 18th (I session)$50 members/ $65 non-membersInstructor: Leigh BabcockLimit: 10 students

BEESWAX & COLLAGE >

This class is designed to teach youtechniques to improve the artisticelements of your photography. Youwill learn to incorporate the rule ofthirds, use power points whencomposing your photograph, as well asthe power of leading lines. Learnwhen to use aperture priority andshutter priority---and, yes, sometimesprogram mode! Learn how to see andread light, how to effectively useexposure compensation, when to addflash outdoors, and how to effectivelyuse backlighting and side lighting. Wewill discuss and practice depth of fieldtechniques to control foreground andbackground. Bring your camera,instruction manual, digital media, afew of your good and not-so-goodphotographs to review, and a brownbag lunch. Both digital single lensreflex and point-and-shoot camerasare welcome. Participants shouldhave a comfortable workingknowledge of their cameras. Class willconsist of lecture, demonstration, andoutdoor shooting. Expect to leave thisclass being a picture maker, not apicture taker.Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm March 11$85 members/$100 non-members

Photo 101

Photo 201

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REGISTRATIONAs a privilege of PFAC membership, members enjoy reduced tuitionand early registration. Classes that do not meet minimum registrationrequirements may be canceled one week prior to meeting. Minimumregistration is generally six students; average class size is 12. 

REFUNDSA full refund will be given for cancellations made 10 days prior to startof class. Less than 10 days prior to first class, a refund will be givenless $25 administration fee. After the first class, refund is 50%. Afterthe second class, there is no refund. For workshops of five sessionsor less, no refund is available after the first class. Not attending aclass does NOT constitute an official withdrawal or cancellation oftuition or fees. Make up classes are handled on an individual basis,with Management approval. 

OUR MISSIONPFAC is the premier arts advocate in the region working to create astronger community through art. PFAC has something for everyone;art is what you make it. 

MEMBERSHIPFor a one­time, annual cost, our members receive free admission toall exhibits, invitations to select events, discounts on classes and inthe gift shop, early class registration and guest passes. 

Circle members make annual tax­deductible gifts in the the form ofcash, stocks or in­kind goods and services valued at $150 or more. Inaddition to their membership fee, they receive guest passes,invitations to circle member events, like our Dinner in the Galleryevent, and admission to over 700 in North America. 

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WINTER SESSION:January 14 ­ March 25, 2017Schedule Available online: December 8, 2016Early Registration for PFAC Members: December 8, 2016Open registration begins: December 15, 2016