School of Art Community Ed Classes Fall 2012 Catalog

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REGISTRATION: AUGUST 8 - SEPTEMBER 10 797-8260 BEGINNERS THROUGH ADVANCED ART AND DANCE CLASSES FOR KIDS, TEENS AND ADULTS

5 Easy Ways to Register …

Classes have an enrollment limit

*Start and end dates vary by class; please refer to the actual class for specific start and end dates*

Registration Procedures

Registration can be done five ways: • Phone: 797-8260. Use Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover to register by phone, weekdays 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• In person at the School of Art (Studio Building) weekdays, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Fax: 797-9349. Use Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover to register by fax.

• Mail: Complete registration form (in back of catalog) and mail to School of Art. The form must be accompanied by a check payable to MWPAI. Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover are also accepted • Online: www.mwpai.org.

FULL PAYMENT IS DUE AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION. NO PARTIAL PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE TAKEN WITHOUT FULL PAYMENT. YOU MUST REGISTER PRIOR TO THE 2ND SCHEDULED CLASS. NO REGISTRATION WILL BE ALLOWED AFTER THAT DATE.

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Scholarships

A limited number of community outreach scholarships are available. Scholarships requests for FALL 2012 must be submitted, in writing, to the Dean of the School of Art by August 30.

ADULT STUDIO ART CLASSES Drawing.............................................................................2 Hand Piecing and Quilting............................................ 3-4 Sculpture....................................................................... 3-4 Jewelry/Metal Arts........................................................ 5-6 Painting.............................................................................7 Photography......................................................................8 Pottery...............................................................................9 Printmaking.....................................................................10

KIDS AND TEEN ART CLASSES Kids Saturday Art Classes For Ages 4-12...........................11 Teen Saturday Art Classes For Ages 13-17........................12 Portfolio Development For Grades 10, 11 and 12.............12 DANCE CLASSES Adult/Teen Dance...................................................... 13-14 Kids/Teens Dance (Students to Age 19)...................... 15-16 INFORMATION, REGISTRATION AND ACADEMIC CALENDAR...............................................17 REGISTRATION FORM........................................................ 18

First-time students recieve a 10% discount (on tuition only).

Adult Classes

*Must be 18 Years and older to enroll in an adult art class; unless otherwise stated*

Registration: August 8 through September 10

FIGURE DRAWING

All Levels - must be 18 years and older TUITION: $250 / LAB FEE: $60 Gestural drawing, contour drawing and other methods of recording the figure are the foundation of this course. A nude model will be used.

Thursday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

September 6 through December 13 (14 weeks) Annette Gurdo Class limit: 20 AA101-2

DRAWING

Beginners - must be 18 years and older TUITION: $250 This course begins with the basic elements of drawing – line, gesture, mark, mass, shape, value and texture – with emphasis on observation from life.

Tuesday 9 a.m. to Noon September 4 through December 11 (14 weeks) Annette Gurdo Class Limit: 20 AA101-1

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Adult Studio Art Registration: August 8 through September 10

QUILTING

Introduction to Hand and Machine Piecing

All Levels - must be 18 years and older TUITION: $250 LAB FEE: $70 Learn simple tips and basic techniques in machine quilting and hand piecing; choosing fabric and playing with the color wheel with time saving tips in batting choices, threads, and needles.

Wednesday 6 to 9 p.m.

September 6 through December12 (14 weeks) Linda Foote Class limit: 10 AA200-1

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SCULPTURE

Introduction to the Welded Form

All Levels - must be 18 years and older TUITION: $250 LAB FEE: $70 Through this course you will have the chance to learn basic skills in metalworking and electric arc welding to produce a welded form. In addition, other aspects of creative metalworking will be discussed, such as forming, cold connections and finishing. Concepts on scale, kinetics and design will also be discussed to help in understanding limits of material. The student will come away from the class with a creation of his or her own design as fabricated by there own hands.

Tuesday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

September 4 through December 11 (14 weeks) Paul Valdez Class limit: 10 AA107-1

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Jewelry/Metal Arts Registration: August 8 through September 10

BEGINNING JEWELRY

Beginners - must be 18 years and older TUITION: $250 / LAB FEE: $70 This course is designed for the beginning student with no previous jewelrymaking experience. Students will learn basic techniques through demonstrations and projects.

Techniques will include sawing, piercing, texturing, riveting, soldering and bezel setting cabochon stones.

Wednesday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

September 5 through December 12 (14 weeks) Chris Irick Class limit: 15 AA106-1

COMBINED CLASS: ADVANCED BEGINNING JEWELRY AND INDEPENDENT PROJECTS/ INTERMEDIATE JEWELRY

Advanced Beginners/Intermediate - must be 18 years and older TUITION: $250 / LAB FEE: $70 ADVANCED BEGINNERS: This course is designed for students who have completed the beginning level jewelry class and are ready to learn a variety of new techniques. Technical demonstrations will focus on basic lost-wax and cuttlefish casting techniques, beginning enameling, surface development including etching, reticulation and fusing, as well as die-forming and hollow construction. Students will have plenty of class time to practice new techniques and make jewelry of their own design incorporating these techniques.

INDEPENDENT PROJECTS / INTERMEDIATE: This course is designed for the self-motivated student with intermediate level skills to create projects of their own design, continue to expand skills and get practical advice from a professional metalsmith. Technical demonstrations will depend upon the needs of the students for their individual projects.

Prerequisite: Beginning Jewelry Wednesday 1 to 4 p.m.

September 5 through December 12 (14 weeks) Chris Irick Class limit: 15 AA106-2 Thursday 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.

September 6 through December 13 (14 weeks) Chris Irick Class limit: 15 AA106-3

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CLASSIC CHAIN AND COLD-CONNECTIONS

Advanced Beginners and above - must be 18 years and older TUITION: $250 / LAB FEE: $70 In this class, students will learn to make several classic, unsoldered chain patterns, including Byzantine, Queen’s, single and double flower, and foxtail. Other patterns can be requested.

The class will also offer students an opportunity to explore cold-connect techniques in jewelry making, including but not limited to rivets, tabs, alternative prong sets and wrapping.

Beginning jewelry experience is helpful, but not required.

Monday 1 to 4 p.m.

September 10 through December 17 (14 weeks) Lisa Oristian Class limit: 15 AA106-4

MIXED MATERIALS JEWELRY

Advanced Beginners and above - must be 18 years and older TUITION: $250 / LAB FEE: $70 This class will explore ways to incorporate unusual or unexpected materials into metal jewelry. Examples are plastic, resin, epoxy, aluminum, wood, paper, fabric, leather, etc. Students are invited to bring in materials and found objects they would like to incorporate into their jewelry and class sessions will focus on design possibilities to make it work. This is a great opportunity for metals students to learn about cold connection, to explore ways to put color into their metal jewelry and to come up with ways to make their jewelry highly personal by incorporating personal artifacts into their work.

Beginning jewelry/metal arts experience required.

Monday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

September 10 through December 17 (14 weeks) Lisa Oristian Class limit: 15 AA106-5

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Painting

Registration: August 8 through September 10

PAINTING TECHNIQUES FOR BEGINNERS

Beginners - must be 18 years and older TUITION: $250 This course provides a structured program designed for beginning students. Projects focusing on composition and design, color mixing and essential painting techniques will be investigated. Acrylic paints are preferred.

Monday 9 a.m. to Noon September 10 through December 17 (14 weeks) Sandra DeVisser Class limit: 15 AA102-4 Monday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

September 10 through December 17 (14 weeks) Sandra DeVisser Class limit: 15 AA102-5

MULTI-LEVEL PAINTING (ACRYLIC AND OIL PAINT)

All levels – must be 18 years or older TUITION: $250 This is a hands-on class that explores painting through practical applications and experiences that relate line, form, texture, and color, while also investigating how these visual relationships relate to the artist’s intentions and the meaning of the work.

Thursday 9 a.m. to Noon September 6 through December 13 (14 weeks) Chris Cirillo Class limit: 15 AA102-1

LANDSCAPE PAINTING

All levels – must be 18 years or older TUITION: $250 This course will encourage students to work from various sources, including sketches, color studies and photographs in order to create landscape paintings.

Watercolors, acrylics, oils and pastels may be used.

Tuesday 1 to 4 p.m.

September 4 through December 11 (14 weeks) Annette Gurdo Class limit: 15 AA102-8

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Photography Registration: August 8 through September 10

BLACK AND WHITE AND COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY

All levels - must be 18 years or older TUITION: $250 / LAB FEE: $90 This course is designed for students wishing to learn the art of traditional black and white or color photography.

Students must choose to work in either black and white or color upon registration.

Wednesday 7 to 10 p.m.

September 5 through December 12 (14 weeks) Keith Sandman Class limit: 12 AA105-1

BEGINNING DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Beginners - must be 18 years or older TUITION: $250 LAB FEE: $70 This course is designed to help those wishing to advance their interest in the art of photography through the use of their digital camera, and the digital darkroom.

Tuesday 1 to 4 p.m.

September 4 through December 11 (14 weeks) Keith Sandman Class limit: 10 AA120-1 Photography Courses: It is required that students have a 35mm camera for the black and white and color photography courses.

Digital Photography Courses: It is required that students have a digital camera.

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Pottery

Registration: August 8 through September 10

POTTERY

All levels – must be 18 years or older TUITION: $250 / LAB FEE: $75 This course covers throwing and hand building techniques for beginners and experienced students. It will cover various throwing techniques, functional design and surface treatments. Advanced students may pursue projects of the own choosing with instructional guidance.

Tuesday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

September 4 through December 11 (14 weeks) Bryan McGrath Class limit: 10 AA104-1 Wednesday 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

September 5 through December 12 (14 weeks) Bryan McGrath Class limit: 10 AA104-2 Thursday 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

September 6 through December 13 (14 weeks) Bryan McGrath Class limit: 10 AA104-3 Nominal firing fees will be charged to all students taking pottery classes.

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Printmaking Registration: August 8 through September 10

INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED PRINTMAKING

Intermediate/Advanced – must be 18 years or older TUITION: $250 LAB FEE: $75 Students with some previous experience in printmaking will work independently on projects of their choice with assistance from the instructor.

Wednesday 1 to 4 p.m.

September 5 through December 12 (14 weeks) Lisa Gregg Wightman Class limit: 12 AA103-1

MONOTYPE WORKSHOP

All Levels – must be 18 years or older TUITION: $130 / LAB FEE: $40 This workshop will be an in-depth exploration of monotype printmaking (one-of a kind prints) using a variety of water-based inks/paints. Student will create unique, “low-tech”, painterly prints in the school’s wellequipped, “ green” printmaking studio. An excellent class for painters!

Tuesday 6 to 9 p.m.

October 23 through December 11 (14 weeks) Jenna North Class limit: 10 students AA103-2

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Kids Art Classes • Ages 4-12 (age requirement is strictly followed) September 8 through December 15

About the Saturday Morning Kids Programs

The School of Art Saturday morning children’s programs are designed to introduce youngsters to art through fun and educational projects in drawing, painting, clay and sculpture media that stimulate imagination and creative expression.

ARTBOX I & II

TUITION: $230 Youngsters attend art classes for the entire morning, 9 to 11:30 a.m., providing them ample time to work on creative projects and to experience several areas of art. It also means that parents get a full Saturday morning every week to pursue their own interests.

Each ArtBox class is divided into two, seven-week sessions.

One group meets with the drawing/painting instructors for the first seven weeks, while the other group attends the clay/sculptural media classes. At mid-semester, the groups exchange so that all students participate in each media.

(Please supply your child with a snack each day).

Saturdays 9 to 11:30 a.m.

September 8 through December 15 (14 weeks) ArtBox I (Ages 6 to 8)* CA101-1 (must be 6 by first class) Team taught by Linda Foote and Lorey Zaman ArtBox II (Ages 9 to 12)* CA102-1 (must be 9 by first class) Team taught by Paula Caruana and Sarah Kilian Class limit: 30 *All ArtBox I and II students will meet in the School of Art Gallery for the first meeting on Saturday, September 8 at 9 a.m.

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MINI MONET

(ages 4 and 5)* *Students must be 4 by September 1, 2012 TUITION: $150 Student will learn the basics of art such as cutting, pasting, shapes and colors, in a safe comfortable environment.

Activities will include collage, sculpture, painting and drawing.

Due to the same lesson plan each session, children may only enroll in ONE session each semester.

Saturdays 9 to 10:15 a.m.

September 8 through December 15 (14 weeks) Stephanie Bevins Class limit: 10 CA099-1

Saturdays 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.

September 8 through December 15 (14 weeks) Stephanie Bevins Class limit: 10 CA099-2 MATERIALS Children’s Art Classes — Materials fees are included in tuition for children’s art classes.

It is recommended that children bring an old shirt to wear as a smock in class

Teens Art Classes Age requirement is strictly followed

Registration: August 8 through September 10

YOUNG ARTISTS PAINTING/DRAWING

Ages 13 to 17 (must be 13 by the first class) TUITION: $230 This class is designed specifically for teenagers who want to grow creatively and explore the visual arts. Students spend the semester with their classmates developing artistic abilities through creative instruction using various watermedia.

Saturday 9 to 11:30 a.m.

September 8 through December 15 (14 weeks) Sandra DeVisser Class limit: 15 TA101-1

PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT

For Grades 10, 11 and 12

TUITION: $250 LAB FEE: $75 This is a serious portfolio development course that will focus on building and improving drawing skills, an important criterion for art college admission. Students will work from the still life and figure (no nude models), as well as selfportrait.

Monday 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

September 10 through December 17 (14 weeks) Al Shaw Class Limit: 15 TA102-1

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Dance Classes Registration: August 8 through September 10

Dance Classes Begin September 4 - See academic calendar

About the Dance Program

The School of Art provides a broad, community-based dance program with classes ranging from dance appreciation to a pre-professional curriculum. Classes for children, teens and adults are offered in ballet, jazz, tap and modern dance.

A pre-ballet introduction to dance for younger students covers the basics of movement and music. Fundamentals of ballet and jazz give students the necessary foundation to begin pursuing more complicated and refined elements of dance.

What to wear and other information on line at www.mwpai.org

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Adult/Teen Dance Registration begins August 8 • 797-8260

Adult/Teen Dance Classes - 14 Week Classes Dance Class

Course Number

Day/Time

Tuition

Ballet - Beginning

AD501-1

Thursday 7:15-8:45 p.m.

$170

Ballet - Intermediate

AD502-1

Monday 6:45-8:15 p.m.

$180

Ballet - Intermediate

AD502-2

Thursday 7:15-8:45 p.m.

$180

Jazz-Beginning

AD510-1

Wednesday 7-8 p.m.

$170

Jazz - Intermediate

AD520-1

Tuesday 8-9:30 p.m.

$180

Jazz-Advanced (Teacher approval. Ballet experience.)

CD170-2

Wednesday 7-9 p.m.

$190

Tap - Beginning

AD620-1

Wednesday 6-7 p.m.

$170

Tap - Intermediate

AD620-2

Tuesday 7-8 p.m.

$170

Tap-Advanced (By invitation only)

CD170-3

Wednesday 6-7 p.m.

$170

Multiple dance class discounts and other dance class information can be found online at www.mwpai.org

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Kids/Teen Dance Registration: August 8 through September 10

Dance Classes Begin September 4- See academic calendar

Kids/Teen Dance Classes (Students to age 19) - 14 Week Classes Dance Class

Course Number

Day/Time

Tuition

Pre-Ballet (ages 4-5) (Must be 4 by September 1, 2012)

CD098-1

Saturday 9-10 a.m.

$170

Fundamental Ballet (First grade approx.)

CD099-1

Saturday 9-10 a.m.

$170

Ballet 1 (First-Third grade approx)

CD101-1

Monday 3:45-5:15 p.m.

$170

Ballet 1 (First-Third grades approx.)

CD101-2

Saturday 11:30 a.m. -1p.m.

$170

Ballet 2 (Second-Fifth grades approx.)

CD102-1

Saturday 10-11:30 a.m.

$180

Ballet 2 (Second-Fifth grades approx.)

CD102-2

Saturday 10-11:30 a.m.

$180

Ballet 3* (4th-7th grades approx.; strongly recommended to be taken with Jazz)

CD103-1

Monday 5:15-6:45 p.m.

$180

Ballet 3* (4th-7th grades approx.; strongly recommended to be taken with Jazz)

CD103-2

Saturday 1-2:30 p.m.

$180

WHAT TO WEAR • FOR DANCE DRESS CODE GO TO WWW.MWPAI.ORG

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Kids/Teen Dance Classes (Students to age 19) - 14 Week Classes Dance Class

Course Number

Day/Time

Tuition

Ballet 4* (Jazz required to be considered for performance)

CD104-1

Thursday 3:45-5:30 p.m.

$185

Ballet 4* (With pointe and repertory)

CD104-2

Saturday 2:30-4:15 p.m.

$190

Ballet 5* (Jazz required for level 5)

CD105-1

Monday 6:45-8:15 p.m.

$185

Ballet 5*

CD105-2

Thursday 5:30-7:15 p.m.

$185

Ballet 5

CD105-3

Saturday 11:30 a.m.1:45 p.m.

$190

Ballet 6 (Jazz required for level 6)

CD106-1

Monday 6:45-8:15 p.m.

$180

Ballet 6

CD106-2

Thursday 5:30-7:15 p.m.

$185

Ballet 6

CD106-3

Saturday 11:30 a.m.1:45 p.m.

$190

Ballet 7 (Jazz required for level 7)

CD107-1

Monday 3:45-6 p.m.

$190

Ballet 7

CD107-2

Thursday 3:45-5:30 p.m.

$185

Ballet 7 Repertory (Teacher approval only)

CD107-3

Friday 3:45-6p.m.

$190

Ballet 7-Technique and Repertory

CD107-4

Saturday 1:45-4:15 p.m.

$190

Fundamental Jazz and Tap (mimimum age 7)

CD110-1

Friday 4-5:50 p.m.

$185

Kids Jazz Level 1 and Tap

CD110-2

Tuesday 3:45-5:30 p.m.

$185

Kids Jazz Level 2 and Tap (Ballet Required)

CD120-1

Wednesday 3:45-6 p.m.

$190

Kids Jazz Level 3 and Tap (Ballet Required)

CD130-1

Wednesday 3:45-6 p.m.

$190

Kids Jazz Level 4 and Tap (Ballet Required)

CD140-1

Tuesday 4-6:30 p.m.

$190

Teen Jazz Beginning (Note: not performance track)

CD150-1

Wednesday 7-8 p.m.

$170

Jazz/Tap Performance Class for Junior Workshop (Ballet Required)

CD160-1

Tuesday 5:30-8:30 p.m.

$190

Jazz/Tap Performance Class for Senior Workshop (By invitation only, for Ballet 7)

CD170-1

Wednesday 6-9 p.m.

$200

* Students must take all courses offered at this level (i.e., Ballet 3 meets twice weekly).

Reminder: students can expect to be at each level two to three years.

PLEASE NOTE: All class times are subject to change during Nutcracker rehearsals

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CANCELLATION DUE TO WEATHER If classes are cancelled due to inclement weather, it will be announced on the following: TELEVISION STATIONS: WKTV, WUTR RADIO STATIONS: WIBX, WFRG, WLZW, WODZ, WOUR, KISS FM, Mix 102.5 WRCK/WKLL Please refrain from calling the School of Art, as there will be no receptionists on duty to answer the calls MUNSON-WILLIAMS-PROCTOR ARTS INSTITUTE has a policy of non-discrimination, which assures that students are accepted fairly, and without discriminatory regard for sex, race, national origin, color, religion, age or disability. Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute is a not-for-profit educational corporation, which in furtherance of its purposes and objectives, endeavors to publicize the work and achievements of its students, faculty, staff and alumni. In connection with these efforts the Institute reserves the right to release appropriate information and to take photographs, motion pictures, or videotape of students, faculty, staff and alumni, and their work, and to use and distribute these materials in any form or format in furtherance of the Institute’s purpose and objectives.

MWPAI INSTRUCTORS may, with the approval of the Dean, dismiss from class or refuse enrollment to any attendee who is disruptive or uncooperative or whose skills are advanced beyond the level of instruction of a particular class or section.

Please note: This catalog must be considered as informational and not binding on the Institute. MWPAI reserves the right to make changes in the information printed in this catalog without prior notice.

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR FALL 2012

Art Classes Art Classes Begin

September 4

Last Day to Register

September 10

No Classes

November 19-25

ArtBox switch day

October 27

Art Classes End

December 17

Dance Classes Dance Classes Begin

September 4

Last Day to Register

September 10

No Classes

November 22-24

Dance Classes End

December 15

Nutcracker Performances December 14, 15, 16 (NOTE: Annual Spring Concert 2013: NEW WEEK – May 28 – June 2, 2013) REFUND POLICY: •A full refund of tuition is granted only when the School of Art cancels a class or the Office of the Registrar receives formal notification, in writing, of withdrawal from a student prior to the first scheduled class meeting.

•A 90% refund of tuition is granted when formal notification, in writing, is received prior to the second scheduled class meeting. A 60% refund of tuition is granted when formal notification, in writing is received prior to the third scheduled class meeting. If a student withdraws after the third scheduled class, no refund will be granted.

•Class fees cannot be prorated for students choosing not to attend all class meetings.

•If withdrawal is necessary, tuition cannot be applied to another semester.

•Registration fees are not refundable.

•Lab fees are not refundable after the 1st scheduled class.

•This refund policy covers withdrawals for any reasons including injury, illness or family emergencies.

Refunds take four weeks to process. Refunds are issued in the form of a check, which is mailed directly to the student’s home address. In case of credit card payment, refunds are applied directly to the credit card account.

REGISTRATION FORM NAME: Student Name

Age (if Kids/Teen Class)

Name of Parent or Guardian (Kids/Teen Class)

CLASSES: Class Code

Class

Day/Time

Class Code

Class

Day/Time

Class Code

Class

Day/Time

Class Code

Class

Day/Time

MAILING ADDRESS: House Number / Street City Daytime Phone Number

State Zip Evening Phone Number

Cell Phone Number

Email Address Are you a current (with card) member of Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute?

❏ Yes ❏ No

TUITION: Total Tuition (excluding lab fees) $ Deduct Member Discount Here

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Deduct 1st Time Student Discount

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Subtotal $ Phone 797-8260 for Multiple Dance discounts

Dance Students taking 2 or more classes Total Lab Fees (Not included in tuition discount) + $10 Registration Fee per student ( ) @ $10 ea.

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Total Amount Due

$

(Registration Fee is non-refundable)

❏ Check enclosed. Make check payable to: MWPAI School of Art TUITION DISCOUNT INFORMATION ❏ Visa ❏ MasterCard MWPAI members may deduct one 10% ❏ American Express ❏ Discover discount off tuition for one class per semester.

Card Number Expiration Date

Two discounts maximum per Family/Household Membership per semester when more than one family member takes a class.

If you are unsure of the total amount due, please phone the School of Art (797-8260) to confirm before mailing your registration and check.