Danforth Art Student Information

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Important Dates

Summer Session 2016 (Adults & Teachers)

June 20–August 19, 2016

• Early registration discount for summer-long and short classes ends one month before first class meeting
• Classes begin June 20
• No Classes / School Closed:  Monday, July 4 (Independence Day)

Summer Arts 2016 (Grades 1–8 and Teens)

June 21–August 19, 2016

• Early registration discount for classes with 4 or more sessions ends – March 15
• Classes begin June 21
• No Classes / School Closed:  Monday, July 4 (Independence Day)

See also the Events calendar for additional Danforth Art events (openings, talks, performances).

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Required Forms and Other Printable Forms

If you are unable to print these forms, copies of the forms are available in the School Office.

›› Click to download/print a Program Consent and Release Agreement [PDF] required of all students
All students (or parents/guardians on behalf of minor students) must read, sign, and return to the School Office a completed Program Consent and Release Agreement which includes the waiver of general liability, waiver of medical liability, photography/videography release, and, for minor children ONLY, authorized emergency contacts and medication authorization. Completion and submission of this form is a requirement and condition of registration and participation in any class/workshop. A signed form is required for EACH student. No student is permitted to participate in any class/workshop without submitting a signed Program Consent and Release Agreement to the School Office, and registration shall not be complete until such completed form is received by the School Office. One signed form is required for each student, and one signed form from each student is sufficient for multiple classes/workshops (now or in the future) at Danforth Art until further notice. Please return your signed form(s) to the Danforth Art School Office in person or by mail to: Danforth Art School, 123 Union Avenue, Framingham, MA 01702 prior to your class/workshop start date.

›› Click to download/print a Registration Form (Adults/teachers/teens/children) [PDF]

›› Click to download/print a Danforth Art School Scholarship Form
(Adults/teachers/teens/children) [PDF]
See below in the Scholarships area for more information.

Supply Lists for Art Classes for Adults, Teens, and Children

Unless otherwise stated in the course description, all adult students are responsible for purchasing their own supplies, and bringing those supplies to the first class session. Ceramic tool kits are available for purchase in the School Office. For recommendations on where to purchase art supplies, click here.

Class Supply lists (cs) for adults are posted next to classes on these pages:
Adult Classes
Adult Workshops
Professional Development for Teachers

Tuition for children’s classes (Preschool–Grade 8) includes all supplies. High School students (Grades 9–12) are responsible for only those supplies listed in class descriptions on the Teen page or the Summer Arts for Teens page.

Faculty

The Danforth Art faculty consists of over 40 distinguished teaching artists dedicated to the creative process. Read faculty biographies here.

Ceramics Students

For adult students currently enrolled in ceramics classes, click here for the Ceramics Open Studio Summer calendar, June–August 2016 [PDF].

Inclement Weather

In case of bad weather, a message about closings or delayed openings will be left on our website and on the School Office’s telephone answering system at 508.620.0937 by 7am for morning classes, and by 10am for afternoon classes, and announced on TV channels WCVB (www.wcvb.com) and WHDH (www.whdh.com). Whenever possible, classes will be rescheduled by the instructor.

Promotional Photography

A photography/videography release is included in Section A of the Program Consent and Release Agreement. If you do not want to permit the use of student photos, videos and images of yourself, or of your minor child(ren), please note on your form(s) at the bottom of page 1.

Entrances and Accessibility

Most classrooms are located on the second floor of the Danforth Art building. Enter through side doors on Pearl or Lexington Streets. Limited free parking is available in the Danforth Art lot. Additional parking is available in the adjacent lot on Lexington Street, and on the local streets. Wheelchair access, via elevator is through the red door on the Pearl Street. Please inform us of any mobility concerns at the time of registration and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Registration and Payment

Students can register online or in person during School Office hours, OR
•  By Mail to Danforth Art School, 123 Union Avenue. Framingham, MA 01702,
using the printable registration form above,
•  By FAX (508.820.0258) using the printable registration form above,
•  By PHONE (508.620.0937).
Late enrollment is permitted only with instructor consent. Danforth Art accepts Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express.

Registration continues through the first week of classes. PAYMENT IS REQUIRED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION. Online registrants will receive a confirmation email. All others may call the School Office for a confirmation receipt or send a SASE with your mailed registration. Danforth Art reserves the right to cancel any class, to change instructors, or to reschedule individual classes as needed.

Member Rates and Other Discounts

Danforth Art members at any membership level receive special, discounted rates for all classes and workshops. Please note: To receive a discount on children’s classes, an adult 18 years or older must join at the Family level or above and list all children associated with the household on the registration/enrollment. Memberships cannot be purchased in the name of a child under age 18. Memberships may be purchased for adults aged 18 and above. Tuitions and fees are shown as (M) for members and (NM) for non-members.

Discounts are also available for senior citizens (65 and over) who are current Danforth Art members (phone registrations only), and for all those who register by the Early Bird Registration deadline each season.

Scholarships

Limited scholarship funding is available through the generosity of the TJX Foundation and other individual and foundation support. Restrictions apply. Applications must be received by the deadlines listed below. After those deadlines have passed, scholarships will be granted to qualified applicants, as long as funds are available, on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here to download and print the Scholarship Application [PDF]. If you are unable to print the application, copies of the form are available in the School Office.

Application deadlines:
•  Spring Session (Adults, Teens and Children): March 9, 2016
•  April School Vacation Week (Teens and Children): March 30, 2016
•  Summer Arts (Teens and Children): May 20, 2016

Refund Policy

Full refunds will be made if a class is canceled by Danforth Art. Student cancellations must be received at least one week prior to class/workshop start date; a $20 cancellation fee will be deducted from the refund. No registration fees will be refunded if student cancellation occurs less than one week before start date.

Make-up Policy

We are unfortunately not able to offer make-up classes if students are absent. Class tuition is not prorated due to student absences.

Emergencies

Please see the Program Consent and Release Agreement for information about Danforth Art’s Emergency procedures. If you would like the Danforth Art Staff to know any information regarding your allergies or health issues, please contact the School Office. We make no guarantees that special needs can be accommodated.

Graduate Credit and PDP’s

Professional Development courses are offered each semester for graduate credit through a partnership with Framingham State University. The cost is an additional $75 per credit. All Danforth Art classes are eligible for PDP’s at no additional charge.

The Gift of Creativity: Gift Certificate for Danforth Art School

Looking for a unique gift for the artist in your family? Rather than an impersonal store gift card, you’ll give the gift of an amazing art experience. Visit the Danforth Art School Office to purchase gift certificates in any amount and valid toward registration fees for studio art classes and workshops. Please note: Gift certificates do not guarantee placement in a class or workshop. Registration is subject to availability; additional charges may apply. Gift certificates are non-transferable and are not redeemable for cash. Gift certificate applies to new registration only and may not be used retroactively.

Additional Information for Parents & Guardians

Emergency information Forms

All parents/guardians of minor students must read, sign, and return a completed Program Consent and Release Agreement for each student with registration. This form includes our general waiver of liability, waiver of medical liability, photography/videography release, and, for minors only, authorized emergency contacts and medical authorization. See Required Forms and Printable Forms section above.

Snacks or Lunches

Students should bring in healthy snacks during the School Vacation Workshops and Summer Arts classes. NO NUTS, please.

Clothing

Art-making can be messy! Please dress your child accordingly. Students may bring their own aprons or smocks to wear over their clothing.

Drop-off and Pick-up Procedure

Danforth Art requires parents/guardians to accompany children under age 14 to and from the classroom on the second floor. Special instructions for Summer Arts registrants will be provided via email before the start of classes.

Please notify the School Office at 508.620.0937 if the parent/guardian is going to be late, if a different party is picking up your child, or if the child will be absent from class. There is a charge for late pick-ups.