2023 SUMMER CLASSES AND CAMPS

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Beginning and End Dates for Summer 2023

Classes, Lessons, and 6-Week Camps

Class DayBeginning & End DatesMake-Up Date

Monday June 19 - July 24

Tuesday June 20 - August 1

Wednesday June 21 - July 26

Thursday June 22 - July 27

Friday June 23 - July 28

Saturday June 24 - July 29

July 31

August 8

August 2

August 3

August 4

August 5

• Unless noted otherwise, all Summer Session classes/lessons are 6-weeks long. For classes less than 6 weeks – see individual class descriptions online for end dates.

• If class beginning dates are later than those noted above, the beginning dates are indicated in the camp descriptions, found online.

The Fine Arts Association Summer 2023 School Calendar

January 15 Summer2023scholarship application deadline

May 22

May 22

May 22

May 29

Final day for camp deposit refund or withdrawal from camp

Finaldayforreturningmusicstudentstoretain currentmusicslotsforSummer2023session

Final day for 3% early registration discount

Memorial Day Observed - Building Closed

June 5 Summer one-week camps begin

July 4 Independence Day Observed - Building Closed

August 5

August 21 - 26

Final day for returning music students to retain current music slots for Fall 2023 session

Fall 2023classes and music lessons begin

Summer 2023 Business Hours:

For updated business hours, please visit fineartsassociation.org or call Customer Service at 440-951-7500

Create and Discover Beauty A Community Empowered by the Arts

Getting the Most Out of Your Experience

Making the most of your arts investment is an important goal. To assist you in doing so, we encourage the following:

1. Meet your child's teacher and develop a rapport. Build a partnership that leads to lasting success for your student.

2. Demonstrate a positive attitude about their arts education. If you value it, they will too.

3. Help your child prepare. Make sure they practice and set time aside to prepare each week. Growth requires discipline. The arts provide a perfect training ground for developing this essential life skill.

4. Ask for help if you think your child may need it. Every child learns differently. You know more about your child then your teacher does. Let the teacher know your concerns.

If you feel that the class or teacher are not the right fit, we urge you to follow the steps as outlined below.

1.You or your child attend at least three classes as a full participant.

2.As a parent, you observe at least one class.

3.You attempt weekly communication with your child's teacher about the class, its objectives, and how to make the most of the class for you and your child.

4.After those prerequisites have been met and you still are concerned about you or your child's progress, you may request a meeting with the teacher, department director (as applies) and the CEO. After that conversation, the student may be requested to join to give them a chance to detail their concerns.

We hope that these opportunities to discover and communicate lead to the best possible outcomes for you, your child, and the teacher.

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Photography, FAA Staff, Faculty, and Volunteers

Please note that parking on the circle in front of the main entrance is prohibited due to fire code laws.

FAA Dance faculty

HOWARD WASHINGTON

Creative Director of Dance

FACULTY

LINDSAY DEPENTI

LISA-MARIE FRENCH

BEATRICE HAMMETT-PARKER

ARIANA KING

ROSE LESAK

ALEXIA RODRIGUEZ

JAN SMITH

TRINITY TYLER

HOWARD WASHINGTON

CHECK OUT THE SUMMER

DANCE INTENSIVE ON PAGE 6!

For faculty bios, please visit fineartsassociation.org/about/faculty

DANCE INSTRUCTION

• The Fine Arts Association dance program offers Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Hip Hop, Interpretive and African dance.

• We welcome dancers as they are and at any level, age, and experience. Utilizing these guiding factors, dancers are placed with intention to ensure safety, achievement, and enjoyment. Students are evaluated annually to continue proper placement relative to program, dancer, and family goals.

• Young dancers (ages 7 and under) are offered creative movement and ballet/tap combination classes. These classes provide a foundation of dance terminology and movements. Our instructors will use locomotor and non-locomotor movement to develop and increase coordination and spatial awareness.

• Dancers studying in the upper-level classes will develop technical proficiency, style and performance qualities and an overall understanding of the many paths they can pursue dance.

• Overall, no matter the age, we provide a safe space for students, to learn, express, grow, unite and have fun.

Dance Companies

• Edge, Verge and Emerge are FAA's three-tiered dance companies. Dancers audition to join. These dancers will have the opportunity to experience competitions, conventions and many performance opportunities throughout the region.

• 2023 Dance Company Auditions will be held this fall. For the latest information, visit fineartsassociation.org/education/dance

Private Dance Lessons:

• Refine your technique with individual attention. Classes are tailored to further develop skills based on individual goals. Contact Customer Experience at (440) 951-7500 for further information.

FAA MUSIC faculty

WOODWINDS

CHARLES BAKER,CLARINET

JUDITH ELIAS, FLUTE

ZACHARY ELMORE, BASSOON ED MICHAELS, SAXOPHONE

DR. BRYAN DEPOY, TRUMPET/FRENCH HORN

DR. MATTHEW C. SAUNDERS, TROMBONE

ANDREW TATMAN, TUBA

PERCUSSION

EVAN MITCHELL

BELLA BRANDELIS

OLGA DRUZHININA

JONATHAN “SKIP” EDWARDS

CLIFF HABIAN

SANNI KEARNS

BARBARA KLONOWSKI

FEROZA LABONNE

DARRYL LEWIS

MARYANN MESSINA

DR. TIMOTHY MINNIS

MARGE SYRONEY

SANNI KEARNS

OLGA DRUZHININA

BOB GODFREY

DARRYL LEWIS

PHYLLIS SPEIRS

STRINGS

BELLA BRANDELIS, VIOLIN

DENNY CARLETON, GUITAR/UKULELE/BANJO

NATALIA DEPOY, VIOLIN

JONATHAN “SKIP” EDWARDS, CELLO/STRING BASS

ELIZA FATH-POXON, CELLO

NOLAN JUAIRE, GUITAR

ELIZABETH PRICE, HARP

GEORGE GECIK, GUITAR/UKULELE/BANJO

LAUREN GODFREY, VIOLIN

DR. CAROL LINSENMEIER, VIOLIN/FIDDLE/VIOLA

For faculty bios, please visit fineartsassociation.org/about/faculty

PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION

Recital opportunities

• The Fine Arts Association provides regular opportunities for musicstudents to perform in recitals. General recitals are free, and thecommunity is welcome! If you are a music student interested inparticipating in a general recital, please communicate with your instructor.

Suzuki Instruction

• Dr. Shinichi Suzuki began to teach music by applying the basic principles of learning language. When learning a language, one listens,speaks, reads and writes, in that order. In the Suzuki approach, thestudent listens, plays, then reads and writes.

• What is different about The Suzuki Method? Learn more at: fineartsassociation.org/education/music

Adapted Lessons

• Available to any student: Our music therapists are available to providean introduction to independent music lessons, help determinepreference for select instruments, teach general music concepts in anengaging way, and foster a love of music learning for even the littlestmaestro! Please call for more information and to learn more about ourearly

FINE ARTS FLUTE CHOIR -

June 20 -

1, 2023

June 22 -

July 27, 2023

June 22

July 27, 2023

MUSIC MAKIN' - MS2303A

June 22 -

July 27, 2023

FAA Theatre faculty

FACULTY

DORIANN D’APICE

LISA-MARIE FRENCH

DAWN HILL

DAVID MALINOWSKI

MARY MESSMORE

SANDY K. PECK

For faculty bios, please visit fineartsassociation.org/about/faculty

THEATRE INSTRUCTION

• Theatre students of all ages explore and develop their acting skillsthrough a variety of immersive, hands-on theatre classes. We offer beginning, intermediate,and advancedlevelclasses dependingon the student’s needs and ability.

• Basic techniques include, but are not limited to: vocal projection,diction, memorization, and blocking (stage placement). In advancedclasses students will hone their craft, whilebecomingmorecomfortable with character choicesand development, script analysis,stage presence, and linedelivery.

• Students with prior training from outside organizations will

arts faculty

DIANNE STIVER-LANG BRITTANY WEISBARTH

MELISSA SEXSTELLA Director of Visual Arts Education

For faculty bios, please visit fineartsassociation.org/about/faculty

SUMMER VISUAL ARTS INSTRUCTION

In the Art Department, ALL are welcome, beginners through advanced. Achieve your artistic goals, strengthen your skills, and give your creativity wings.

Early Childhood Classes

TheArtDepartmentisawonderfulplacetodevelopcreativity,coordination,cognitive, andmulti-sensoryskills.Avarietyofclassoptionsareavailableforchildrenrangingfrom 2-6yearsold,withorwithoutanaccompanyingadult.Studentscreateinanengaging, encouraging,andage-appropriatemanner.All supplies provided.

Ceramics

TheArtDepartmentproudlyfeaturesanextensivevarietyofclassesthatfocusonworking withclayforages3andup Adult Ceramics and Clay Studio (Adult) have an additional clay fee of $15 per bag.ClaycanbepurchasedatCustomerExperience.

Note:Onlyceramicsprojectscompletedon-siteduringclassatTheFineArtsAssociation willbefiredusingFAAequipment

Combination Drawing & Painting for Children and Teens

Creative Painting and Drawing

CreativePaintingandDrawingclassesarenumberedbasedonagenotskill.Studentscan takeCreativePaintingandDrawingformanysessions,repeatedly,andlearnnewskills eachtime!All supplies provided.

Digital Drawing Classes for Teens

Intro to Digital Drawing with Procreate

Doyouwanttotrydigitaldrawing?Maybeyouhave,butwanttotakeittothenextlevel.If youareabeginner,oralreadyhaveskills,wecangrowthisvaluableskillsetforyou.Fun andengagingforteens,nostress! Student must provide their own iPad, with the Procreate app installed, and Apple Pencil.

Acrylic Painting Classes

Evening Painting with Acrylic/ Painting and Coffee

Enjoy our warm, welcoming studio environment and grow those skills! Students bring their own supplies.

Bring the following to each class:

• Aphotoorimageyouareinterestedinusingasinspirationforyourpainting.

• An11x14canvas.

• Thefollowingacrylicpaintcolors: ceruleanblue,white,ultramarineblue,violet,burnt sienna,sapgreen,viridian,red,paynesgray,anycolororange,anydarkyellow.

• Anassortmentofpaintbrushes: 1/2"flat,1"flat,1/2"filbert,afinebrushfordetails,1/4" flat,#6round(makesuretheysay"foracrylicpaintinthedescription). Ifyouhave additionalpaintbrushes,feelfreeto bringthem.

• Somethingtouseasapalette.

• Atoolboxtokeepyoursuppliesin.

Drawing Classes

Drawing and Learning from Nature / Focus on Drawing: People

Doyouliketodraw?Doyouwanttoknowthetricksandtechniquestogetevenbetter? Theseclassesarejustwhatyouneed.Opentoalllevels All supplies provided.

Visual Arts

Visual Arts

Creative Arts Therapies

JODI DOBOS, MT-BC

BETH FRIEDMAN-ROMELL, PhD, MT-BC

ELLEN MANN, MT-BC

GRACE MARKULIN, MT-BC

EMILY MCDONALD, MT-BC

DANIELLE MUSAT, MT-BC, NMT

ELIZABETH (BETH) PRICE, MT-BC

ANN MARIE RADDELL, MT-BC, NICU MT

ART THERAPISTS

OLIVIA DOTY, ART-P

DIANE MEROS, MA, ATR-BC, ATCS

AUTUMN SIERRA-HOLLOWAY, LPC, ATR-P

MARIBETH SMELKO, MA, ATR

SARA WASSERMAN, MA, ATR, LPC

The Fine Arts Association offers virtual and/or in-persongroup and individual services in both music and art therapies along with adapted programming and specialized workshops.

ANN MARIE RADDELL, MT-BC, NICU MT

Director of Creative Arts Therapies

For faculty bios, please visit fineartsassociation.org/about/faculty

Creative Arts Therapies

MUSIC THERAPY

• Music Therapy is the structured use of music experiencesby a trained professional to help individuals of all ages and abilities achieve specific goals such as attention to task, motor development, appropriate social interaction, language development, positive self-worth, emotional expression, and much more.

• Scholarships are offered for Music Therapy through a variety of sources. To obtain a scholarship form, contact Ann Marie Raddell, Director of Creative Arts Therapies at (440) 951-7500 x124. Third party pay is welcomed and accepted from Deepwood, NEON (Cuyahoga County and Lake County), Family and Children First Council, Zanes Foundation, and several other organizations. Private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare are not accepted.

• Please visit fineartsassciation.org/education/therapy/ to learn more about assessments, individual lessons, social groups, adapted music lessons, and off-site services.

• Contact Associate Director of Creative Arts Therapies Ann Marie Raddell at440-951-7500x124oremail araddell@fineartsassociation.org for information on Music Therapy services or to schedule an assessment.

ART THERAPY

• ArtTherapyis"thetherapeuticuseofmaking"usedtopromote physical,social,andemotionalhealth,andwellbeing.

• Everyonecanmakeart!InArtTherapy,ANYpersoncanbesuccessful regardlessoftheirability.Nopriorartsexperienceisrequired.AtFAA theArtTherapist(ATR)workscloselywithparentsandcaregiversto developgoalsbasedontheindividual'sphysical,behavioral,social, emotional,cognitive,language,andcommunicationsneeds.

• Benefitsofarttherapymayincludeimprovementsinfinemotor skills, participation,attentionspan,socialskills,turn-taking,qualityof life, creativeexpression,andself-awareness.

• Artmakingsessionsmayincludedrawing,painting,and/orsculpture.

• Scholarshipsareavailableforfamilieswhoqualify.

• Please visit fineartsassociation.org/education/therapy/ to learn more about assessments, individual lessons, social groups, adapted music lessons, and off-site services.

• ContactDirectorofCreativeArtsTherapies,Ann Marie Raddellat 440-951-7500x124oremail araddell@fineartsassociation.org for information on Art Therapy services or to schedule an assessment.

Multi-Arts Camps

Preschool Multi-Arts Camps (ages 3-6*)

Three Sessions Offered! Register for TWO or more sessions and save 10%!

SESSION 1 - AMAZING ANIMALS (MAS2392A-C)

MondayFriday June 5June 9, 2023 9:30 AM12:00 PM

ages 3-6

French,Mercer, & Faculty $135

SESSION 2 - WELCOME TO OUR NEIGHBORHOOD (MAS2392B-C)

Friday June 12June 16, 2023 9:30 AM12:00 PM

ages 3-6

French,Mercer, & Faculty

Monday- $135

SESSION 3 - CELEBRATE CLASSIC WALT DISNEY (MAS2392C-C)

MondayFriday July 31August 4, 2023 9:30 AM12:00 PM

French,Mercer, & Faculty

ages 3-6 $135

Each week of camp brings NEW arts explorations in dance, music, and visual arts! Camp is balanced between artistic work and structured play. A Show and Tell performance is on Fridays at 11:00 a.m. Campers should bring a water bottle and healthy snack for mid-morning break (no nut-based foods, please).

*Children must be potty-trained and ready to attend a program independently to attend this camp.

explore the arts

Multi-Arts Camps (ages 5-12)

SESSION 1 - LET'S GO TO...THE AFRICAN SAVANNA! (MAS2391A-C)

MondayFriday June5June9,2023 9:00 AM3:00 PM ages 5-12 French & Faculty $200

SESSION 2 - LET'S GO TO...A FROZEN WORLD! (MAS2391B-C)

Friday June 12June 16, 2023 9:00 AM3:00 PM French & Faculty $200

SESSION 3 - LET'S GO TO...OUTER SPACE! (MAS2291C-C)

MondayFriday 9:00 AM3:00 PM ages 5-12 French & Faculty $200

Monday - ages 5-12 July 31August 4, 2023

Each week of camp brings NEW arts explorations into ALL FOUR Fine Arts: Visual Arts,Theatre, Dance and Music! Each week ends with a show for family and friends on Fridays at 2:00 p.m. Campers should bring a packed lunch and water bottle daily (no nut-based foods, please). Skills build upon each other from one session to the next. Tuition includes optional Before Camp Care from

visual art camps

Paper, Scissors, Rock! Jr. Camp (grades K-3)

PAPER, SCISSORS, ROCK! JR. CAMP (VAS2391-C)

Tuesdays & Thursdays June20July27,2023

(No class July 4)

1:00 PM4:00 PM grades K-3

Visual Art Faculty $320

If you love creating, making, and imagining, this camp is for you! Campers paint, draw, craft, work with clay and more. Campers learn creative art processes every day. Camp is conducted both indoors and outdoors on beautiful summer days. All supplies are included in the camp fee. Campers who are looking for a fullday camp experience can combine this camp with Theatre Arts Camp Jr. in the morning. If campers are staying, they should bring a water bottle and packed lunch daily (no nut-based foods, please) for a supervised Lunch Bunch from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Camp officially begins at 1:00 p.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m.

PAPER, SCISSORS, ROCK! CAMP (VAS2392-C)

Tuesdays & Thursdays June20July27,2023

(No class July 4)

9:00 AM12:00 PM grades 4-8

Visual Art Faculty $320

If you love creating, making, and imagining, this camp is for you! Campers paint, draw, craft, work with clay and more. Campers learn creative art processes every day. Camp is conducted both indoors and outdoors on beautiful summer days. All supplies are included in the camp fee. Tuition includes optional Before Camp Care from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Camp officially begins each morning at 9:00 a.m.

create and grow!

Sew It!! Camp (grades 5-8)

SEW IT! CAMP (VAS2293A-C)

MondayFriday June5June 9, 2023

9:00 AM12:00 PM

grades 5-8 Mary Wheelock $195

SEW IT! CAMP (VAS2293B-C)

MondayFriday June12June 16, 2023

9:00 AM12:00 PM

grades 5-8 Mary Wheelock $195

Only 6 slots in this hands-on sewing camp (each student works individually on a machine!). Two to three projects will be completed by the end of the week. All supplies are included in the camp fee. NEW PROJECTS EACH SESSION. Tuition includes optional Before Camp Care from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Camp officially begins each morning at 9:00 a.m.

Scan the QR code to browse and register for summer classes, camps, and workshops.

theatre camps

Theatre Arts Camp (grades 3-12)

Theatre Arts Camp Jr. (grades K-3)

Broadway Bound!

This fun, interactive camp engages campers in the theatrical aspects of music, dance, theatre, and visual arts. Campers are broken into three groups and rotate through different classes during their mornings at FAA. In this camp, your young performer will be Broadway Bound and be introduced to some of the best group scenes and musical numbers from some of Broadway’s most popular hits. Using scenes and songs from some of Broadway's biggest shows, then and now, your performer will be acting, singing, and dancing their way across the stage. They will also create marquee posters, props, and costume pieces during their art class.

Campers will perform this musical theatre program at a ticketed performance on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. in the Corning Auditorium.

Camp tuition includes: two (2) comp ticket vouchers to the performance, an optional supervised Before Camp Care from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and Lunch Bunch from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Bonus! Each camper receives a special 2023camp T-shirt. (cost is included in camp fee)

Campers should bring EACH DAY TO CAMP: A water bottle, their camp bag (which they will get and decorate on the first day), folder, pencil, and all scripts. Campers should also "dress for mess" as some art projects could get messy. They should also wear closed-toed, well-fitting footwear. Please no Crocks, sandals or any other loose, open-toed shoes. If your camper is staying for Lunch Bunch, they should also bring a packed lunch (no nut-based foods, please.) Lunch Bunch is perfect for those campers looking for a full-day campexperience, combining this camp with the afternoon Paper, Scissors, Rock Jr. camp. Please note: Due to the age of the students, this program requires active parent participation to assist children with learning a their script.

Theatre Arts Camp (grades 3-12)

Swinging On A Star!

Theatre Arts Camp engages campers in the process and skills involved in performing in a musical play. Classes and rehearsals are designed as lessons in acting methods, dance techniques, and vocal music skills. Camp culminates in a fully staged ticketed productions in the final weekend of camp, with the script and songs tailored especially for the talents of the participating campers. This year's show is Swinging On A Star. A story of an aspiring young performer with dreams of stardom, and her family dealing with the challenges and victories of life on the home front during World War II.

Placement audition required for NEW campers only. Returning campers don't need to audition. You can find audition information online. Students may register at any time, but new campers need to schedule an audition for placement by calling (440) 951-7500.

Campers will perform this musical theatre program at a ticketed performance in the Corning Auditorium on Friday, July 28 at 7:30 pm., Saturday, July 29 at 2:00 pm. & 7:30 pm., and Sunday, July 30 at 2:00 pm

Camp tuition includes two (2) comp ticket vouchers for a choice of one culminating performance, an optional supervised Before Camp Care from 8:00 am to 9:00 am. and After Camp Care from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Camp officially begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.

Bonus! Each camper also receives a special2023camp T-shirt. (cost included in camp fee)

Campers should bring a packed lunch (no nut-based foods, please) and a water bottle each day of camp.

theatre workshops

Young Actors Intensive Workshops

(ages 13 - 18)

Register your student for all FOUR Young Actors Intensive Workshops and save 10%!

WEEK 1 - ACTORS CRAFT (TS2393A-C)

Tuesday and Thursday June 20 & June 22, 2023

1:00 PM5:00 PM

ages 13-18

Sandy K. Peck $70

Every actor needs to have a strong foundation of craft and technique in order to be emotionally free on stage. This workshop teaches basic, concrete tricks of the trade to help both novice and experienced performers expand their skills.

WEEK 2 - MONOLOGUE AUDITION PREP (TS2393B-C)

Tuesday and Thursday June 27 & June 29, 2032

1:00 PM5:00 PM

ages 13-18

Sandy K. Peck $70

Have an audition coming up soon? Want to crush it? This workshop teaches actors how to find and choose audition monologues, acting techniques for staging, interpreting and performing a monologue in an audition, and basic audition etiquette. Each student will leave the workshop with 2 contrasting monologues that are age and type appropriate.

WEEK 3 - CREATING A CHARACTER (TS2393C-C)

Tuesday and Thursday July 11 & July 13, 2023

1:00 PM5:00 PM

ages 13-18

Sandy K. Peck $70

How do actors create believable, relatable and interesting characters from clues in the script? How do actors create characters when there is no script? In this intensive, you'll learn techniques to breathe life into characters off the page AND discover the characters that live within your imagination.

WEEK 4 - SHORT FORM IMPROV(TS2393D-C)

Tuesday and Thursday July 18 & July 20, 2023

1:00 PM5:00 PM

ages 13-18

Sandy K. Peck $70

In this fun workshop, students will have a blast playing improv games and learning improvisation skills and techniques. This intensive is for both newbies to theatre improv and actors with improv experience who are looking to hone their skills.

For current and aspiring FAA dancers. Dancers rotate through training in each of FAA's dance genres: ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, and tap with additional training periods focused on body awareness/yoga/Pilates. Led by Creative Director of Dance, Howard Washington, and facilitated by FAA and guest Summer Dance Intensive prepares dancers for the 2023

All dancers considering auditioning for an FAA dance company in Fall of 2023 are strongly encouraged to attend. The intensive culminates with an informal performance for families on the closing day.

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POLICIES

Registration

• Registration is available in person, by phone, or online.

• Tuition fees are due upon registration. Payment must be made at time of registration or lesson/class space is not guaranteed.

• Registration confirmations for enrollment are available by email only.

• Class cancellations by The Fine Arts Association may occur up to 36 hours prior to the start of a class. Notification may be made via phone and/or email, if available.

• Mid-session Class/Lesson Registration: Registrations are acceptedin most classes and private lesson studios after a session begins, based on availability. Class tuition fees will be prorated. Classes that have occurred prior to registering mid-session will not be made up.

Discount Programs

• Students meeting the eligibility requirements may receive the following discounts on one class/lessons each session (Fall, Spring, Summer). Only one of these discounts may be applied to each class/lesson.

o Andrews Osborne Academy students – 5% discount

o Willoughby residents – 8% discount

o Senior citizens (age 60+) and military – 5% discount

• The Early Registration discount of 3% may be applied  to every class/ lessons on which no other discounts/scholarship/Work Assistant Discount has been applied. Discounts (other than the Willoughby Resident Discount) may not be applied to workshops or special one-day programs. Discounts (other than the Willoughby Resident Discount) may not be applied to a class/lessons for which a scholarship or Work Assistant Discount has been received.

Payment Options

• We accept VISA, Master Card, Discover, cash, or check.

• A $35.00 fee applies for any returned checks.

• Summer payment options: Payment can be made in full at time of registration OR 50% of total camp tuition (for each camp or combination of camp registrations for which tuition totals) can be made to secure placement into each Fine Arts camp for which you are registering. Payment plan is for camps only. Requires 50% down payment of total camp tuition (for each camp or combination of camps). $10 payment plan fee (per student) applies Remaining balance(s) must be paid by the end of business day on May 22, 2023 Call Customer Experience at 440-951-7500 to register and set up a payment plan.

Student Withdrawals

• Full refunds for a class or lessons are given only when a student withdraws prior to the start date of the class. Once the class starts, FAA has contracted the faculty to teach for the entire semester based upon your commitment. You will be charged the full tuition amount even if you cancel before the end of a session. If you are on a payment plan, the remaining tuition is due upon cancellation.

• Only in extreme cases will refunds be considered once the session begins. These include circumstances where significant change in student or family circumstances render it impossible for the student to continue or pay. Significant changes do not include schedule difficulties, change of mind, lack of interest, etc.

• If a student/parent desires to request a refund in extreme circumstances, the CEO reserves the right to determine the appropriateness of any refund and determine the timing of any refunds given; not to exceed the end of that session. In this case, any refund would be prorated.

Class or Lesson Make Up

• Make ups are provided to the student for instructor cancellations or school closings. Student absences are not required to be made up by the instructor.

• All students are encouraged to notify their instructor(s) of a class/lesson absence by calling the Customer Experience at (440) 951-7500.

• Your notification of your inability to attend a class is a courtesy to the instructor, but we regret we cannot excuse you from a payment of class or lesson for which you have contracted even if you cancel all lessons or classes. Tuition is not credited for missed classes.

Scholarships

• FAA is proud to offer various scholarships. Details and policies can be found at fineartsassociation.org/about/scholarships. When students are eligible for and receive scholarships, the scholarships will be applied to charges remaining after the student's portion of tuition has been applied.

Safety & Security

• Parents/guardians of preschool-age students (below kindergarten age) are requested to stay on-site during classes. Please be in proximity to the classroom space in order to assist your child with toileting needs and/or in need of additional support. All families should ensure that current emergency contact information and any critical medical information is on file and updated with Customer Experience for your child(ren).

Photographic Use Permission

• By registering for classes or lessons you are agreeing to abide by The Fine Arts Association’s Policies and Procedures and grant and give The Fine Arts Association the right to use your or your child’s photograph or image with or without you or your child’s name, both single and in conjunction with other persons or objects, for any and all purposes including, but not limited to, private or public presentations, advertising, publicity, and promotion relating thereto. If you do not wish to grant permission for you or your child to be photographed, please see the Customer Experience staff for a Photographic Opt-Out form.

A Message from our Chief Executive Officer Paul Holm

An experience in the arts is like no other. At once, creativity, perseverance, empathy, deliberation, growth, dedication, contemplation, discovery, and community coexist. The arts make us better humans: better able to explore, express, question, think critically, and appreciate the beauty within and around us. At The Fine Arts Association, we are privileged to partner with you to create and discover art and all of these other human attributes under one roof. The possibilities are endless. No matter your age, experience, or aptitude, there is space here for you to create and grow.