Frequently Asked Questions

SAFETY

What COVID-19 safety measures is Alyce's Art Studio putting in place

In order to keep our community safe as we transition to in person classes, we are implementing the following safety measures.

we are not allowing anyone exhibiting flu like symptoms to enter the studio or attend classes & camps.
We are implementing strict cleaning measures so that the furniture, equipment, restrooms, door handles, surfaces and shared art materials will be frequently sanitized.

We ask that during this time of tremendous change, that you remain patient with us. It will take us a little longer to get students through the clean up phase of class because we are limiting the number of students at our sink areas. We will do our best to adapt and we need everyone's participation and kindness during this transition.

ENROLLMENT

How do I know if my child is ready for
enrollment at Alyce’s Art Studio?

first of all, we are very excited that you are considering enrolling your child with us! We just need to make sure your child meets the following criteria.

Is at least 6 years old
Has a curiosity for art (e.g., drawing and painting) and a desire to develop these skills
Can sit and focus for 90 minutes
Can follow teacher instructions and ask questions if needed
Has respect for their learning environment, other students, and their instructors (e.g., gentle with equipment, verbally respectful, etc.)

Did you answer YES to these?
Great! Your child qualifies for a free trial art class at Alyce's Art Studio!

If a child doesn’t qualify after the trial class
can they try again?

Yes, Students can take another free trial class 6 months after their initial trial class if they were unable to meet the criteria at the time.

What is the age range of students at
Alyce's Art Studio?

We offer classes for children as young as 6 years old to teens up to 17 years old.

What is a "Free Trial" art class?

If you feel your child meets our enrollment criteria, we invite you to enroll in a free trial class with us. This class has two purposes. First, it is an opportunity for your child to evaluate their interest in participating in ongoing art classes. Second, our teachers can assess the student’s abilities and gauge if they are ready for continuing instruction.
It is important to note that not all children are eligible for enrolling in ongoing classes. Overall, our teachers want to ensure your child is ready to have a great experience and that it is a worthwhile investment for parents.
Free trial classes are not available for camp enrollment because students do not need to complete a trial class to enroll in summer camps.

How do I sign up for a Free Trial art class?

You can register for a free trial art class by sending a message via our CONTACT page or by sending an email to alyce@alycesartstudio.com

What happens if my child is approved for
enrollment after the free trial art class?

If your child enjoys the free trial art class, and you would like to move forward with enrolling your child, please create an account through our website. Once you have input your information and registered for a free intro class, you may call or email to schedule your class. The sign up fee is a one time $25 payment for all new studentsplease complete your enrollment form. (All paperwork should have been handed to you at the close of your child’s trial class)
Bring the enrollment form as well as payment for the first 4 classes & your $10 registration fee to the beginning of their first enrolled class.
Payment can be made via cash, check, or through our recurring credit card authorization form

When does enrollment begin?

After completing your trail class, classes become ongoing. You can start and stop courses anytime.

What type of commitment do I have to
make if I enroll my child for art classes?

All clients are enrolled in our monthly 4 class packages. We charge a one-time $25 registration fee. Tuition is due at the time of enrollment. Classes are $45 per 90 minute kids program session. Or $50 per Teen Night Portfolio class.
For months that are 5 weeks in length, the 5th class will be charged at the close of the month.

CLASS INFORMATION

What types of classes do you offer?

We offer ONGOING weekly 90 minute classes, TEEN PORTFOLIO classes or PAY-BY-CLASSES.
We also offer private lessons. Please email alyce@alycesartstudio to request more info on private class availability.

Home School Classes

Homeschool specific classes are offered Monday- Wednesday from 1 pm- 2:30 pm

What classes are available for teenage
students?

We offer 2 options for teens.
Our Beginner Teen Program runs concurrently with our ongoing weekly classes. We offer classes Monday- Saturday. Click here for our class CALENDAR. Students will work from a teen specific curriculum and participate in classes with youth from mixed age groups and skill levels. Students will learn fundamental art skills and build their experience working with a variety of art materials. This program will instill in students a strong understanding of line, color theory, form, anatomy, artistic perspectives as well as a myriad of other art concepts and techniques.
Our Advanced Teen Night Portfolio class runs Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday nights from 5:00pm - 7:00pm during the school year. This class is for advanced teen students who will develop a sketchbook, build several series of artwork, and showcase their work in a gallery at the end of the year (late May). By class completion students will have a thorough understanding of how to conceptualize their work and bring their ideas to life.

What is the average class size?

We have a maximum 1:6 teacher/student ratio for all of our classes and summer camps.

Can my child work ONLY on drawing or
painting?

No, we do not offer drawing or painting specific classes. Rather we have all students enrolled in our monthly classes work from a carefully designed curriculum. We believe it is vital that students are given opportunities to work with a variety of materials and subject matter as they develop as artists. Our primary goal is for students to build strong foundational art skills while having opportunities to develop personal expression and artistic style.

How long does it take in the curriculum to start
working on portraiture?

To learn how to render the human form, students must first learn about perspective, proportion, planes of the face, light, shape, line, and form.
Typically it takes beginner level students a minimum of one year before we approach realistic portrait painting.

How do I know which techniques are being
taught in each project?

Students work from a specialized curriculum in which each project has a list of specific goals, concepts and techniques. Parents are welcome to check with instructors to receive monthly updates on their child's progress and goals being met.
We provide parents with a program worksheet that lists all of the goals for each level in the curriculum. Please note, we do not provide a copy of our curriculum to take home since it is proprietary to Alyce’s Art Studio.

How do I know my child’s artistic skills will
improve at Alyce’s Art Studio?

Our fun and engaging style of instruction encourages higher learning. Our curriculum consists of six levels that progress from fundamental concepts to complex art technique and theory. Dedicated students will create dynamic artwork using a myriad of media including but not limited to graphite, charcoal, collage materials, oil pastel, watercolor, and acrylic paints. Students will also explore influential artists and take a visual journey through art history.

How long does an art project take to complete?

Art projects can vary depending on each student’s temperament, learning process, comprehension, and past experience. We have found that most projects take between four to six classes to complete.

Will Alyce’s Art Studio make my child an artist?

Alyce's Art Studio alone will not make your child an artist. Being an artist requires dilligent exploration and practice. We offer classes to introduce students to drawing and painting concepts and techniques. Students who want to become artists need to continue to practice and foster these skills throughout their lives.
We encourage parents to buy their children sketchbooks and carve out time at home dedicated to sketching, doodling, drawing, painting, and being creative. We also encourage our students to visit art galleries, spend time in museums, and to engage in art related community events.

Are your teachers professional working artists?

Yes. All of the instructors at Alyce’s Art Studio have degrees in art and have showcased their art in galleries across the country. To find out more about a particular teacher, you can visit our faculty page here.

PAY - BY - CLASSES

What is a pay-by-class?

Students that cannot commit to attending ongoing weekly 90 minute classes can schedule “pay-by-classes”. Subject to availability.
Pay-by-classes are $50 for a 90 minute session.

How do I register for a pay-by-class?

Email alyce@alycesartstudio.com or call with a request for a list of available classes. Choose which class best suits your schedule and make sure to receive a confirmation before dropping off your child.
Pay-by-classes cannot be scheduled more than 7 days in advance.
We do not offer make-up classes for missed pay-by-classes.

MAKE UP CLASSES

If my child cannot attend one of their enrolled
classes can they do a makeup class?

In order to receive a make-up class for a missed class, we MUST be given 12-HOURS ADVANCE NOTICE of an absence. Once a registered class is canceled by a parent/guardian, a make-up pass can be issued by our administrators. Please call or email to schedule your make-up. Make-up classes are scheduled based on availability. Thus, you will be taking two classes a week: one make-up class, one regular class. Make-up class passes do NOT expire however they are only available to students enrolled in monthly classes. Once a make-up class is scheduled, it cannot be rescheduled. We do not issue credits or refunds for missed classes.

How can I schedule a makeup class?

Make-up classes can be scheduled in person, over the phone, or in an email to team@alycesartstudio.com
Please note, make-up classes can only be scheduled after payment has been received. For example, if you notify the studio of an absence in August, payment for August must first be received before a make-up class can be scheduled.

Will my makeup classes expire?

Make-ups will not expire. However they are only available to currently enrolled students.

Can I substitute one of my weekly enrolled
classes for a makeup class?

No. It is important to note that makeup classes are taken in addition to the regularly enrolled class.
In other words, when your child attends a makeup class, your child will attend 2 times that week. Once for the regularly enrolled class, and a second time to complete the makeup class.

What if my child has to miss their scheduled
makeup class?

If you miss your makeup class, there is no makeup for missing that class, so please schedule your makeup classes carefully.
We DO NOT credit or reschedule makeup classes.

TUITION, DISCOUNTS, & PAYMENT

How does tuition work?

We offer monthly plans or pay-by-class

Monthly plans include : Kids Fine Art Classes, Teen Fine Art Classes (for Beginner/Intermediate Teens), and Advanced Teen Art Portfolio. Students can request to work from a Fine Art or Manga Character Design based curriculum.

Tuition is paid monthly and is processed automatically on the first day of each month. Most calendar months include four weekly classes, making the tuition $185.40 per month for our 90-minute classes, or $206 for our 2-hour Teen Portfolio classes.

For months with five weekly classes, students in Kids Fine Art Classes or Teen Fine Art Classes will receive an additional charge of $46.35. Students enrolled in the Advanced Teen Art Portfolio will be billed an extra $51.50 for such months, in addition to their regular class fees. The fee for the 5th class of the month will be billed during the first week of that month.

Tuition is only collected for days the studio is open and is prorated for students starting mid month. Payment can be made via cash, check, or credit card in the studio or via our online platform. We charge a 3% administrative fee for ALL forms of tuition payment. If tuition is received after your child's first class of the month, a $25 late fee will be added.

For pay-by-class students, classes will only be provided upon prior receipt of tuition. For students new to the program, a one-time $25 registration fee will be processed along with initial tuition payments. Please note that all supplies, materials, and instructions are included. If a student is unable to register for our 4 class monthly packages, we will continue to offer the pay-by-class option. Pay-by-classes can only be scheduled up to 7 days in advance and are based on availability. AAS admins can issue pay-by-classes upon request.
For additional information please reference our Fees and Policies.

Can I pay by the class, or do I have to do
ongoing enrollment?

Students that cannot commit to attending weekly 90 minute classes can schedule Pay-By-Classes subject to availability.

What types of discounts do you offer?

10% Sibling Discount - We offer a 10% sibling discount when you enroll two children in our monthly On-Going classes.
10% Multi-Class Discount- If a student commits to taking 2 or more classes per week (a total of 8 classes or more per month) they will receive 10% off their total tuition.
10% Refer a Friend – We love when you tell your friends about us. We offer a 10% discount when your friend enrolls in classes and mentions your name. This cannot be combined with any other discounts.

Are discounts offered on pay-by-classes?

No. Discounts are only offered for On-Going monthly enrollment.

Can I automatically pay my bill each month?

Yes, you can upload your credit card information into your account profile. Your cc on file will automatically be charged the beginning of every month. If you ever wish to unenroll, please do so before your next billing cycle.

PARENT INVOLVMENT

What can I do as a parent to make sure my child
has the best experience?

Be encouraging and understanding even if your child’s artwork is not“perfect.” We encourage our students to be independent artists and allow for mistakes during the learning process. This encouragement coupled with creating time to practice at home is the best thing you can do to foster creativity, build confidence, and promote artistic growth.
Don’t push them to go faster than their ability to process artistic concepts. This can lead students to “burn out” and discontinue making art.
Give them time to develop their skills. Artistic development takes years -- especially for portraiture and photo realism.

Can I stay during my child’s art class?

No. Our instructors rely on the full attention of their students. A parent may stay in the classroom during the first 10 minutes of a class only.

How can I keep track of what my child is
learning?

Each curriculum project is meant to teach students new techniques and art concepts. We ask parents to stop into the studio periodically to view student progress and engage in their learning experience.
Alyce's Art Studio teaches a curriculum in six levels. In order to move from one level to the next, students must complete all projects in that level and pass a quiz that reinforces core principles. When a student progresses to the next level they will be given a certificate of completion for their acheivement.
Parents are welcome to schedule a parent/teacher meeting to get more information on their child’s learning and progression within the curriculum.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Do you offer private lessons?

Yes, we offer private lessons based on availability. Private lessons are $85 per two-hour lesson. All materials and instruction are included.

Do you offer birthday parties or group events?

Yes, Please visit our PARTIES page for more information.

Do you offer summer camps outside of the
school year?

Yes, click the link to learn more about our current or previous SUMMER CAMP.

Where can I park?

There is parking all around the 500 South building. Our studio is located in the center of the complex on the middle level in suite 201.

CANCELLING ENROLLMENT

How do I withdraw from class?

If you decide not to continue with our classes, as a courtesy, please send a withdrawal notification via email at least ONE MONTH in advance.
If you fail to give notice one month in advance, your tuition may be forfeited.

GIFT CERTIFICATES

Do you offer gift certificates?

Yes! Please email alyce@alycesartstudio.com for more information. Below is an example.