General Information

In the Schedule of Classes, all courses are grouped by media and level of experience. For your convenience A Schedule of Classes grouped by Day and Time is also available in a PDF format at the bottom of every Class Description page. Students 16 years and older may also enroll in adult classes. We suggest that students new to the Center, who are planning to enroll in intermediate or advanced classes, schedule an appointment to review their artwork with the appropriate instructor when registering.

Students may register in person or by telephone, fax or mail. Registration is ongoing and continues until classes are fully enrolled. Priority registration is offered for a limited period to current students for the upcoming semester. Early registration is suggested. Through February 10th for Spring classes, a $100 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit reserves space in each class at the time of enrollment.  After February 10th, full tuition is due if enrolling in a Winter or Spring session class, respectively, and/or the first month’s tuition if enrolling in a continuing class.  Summer and Fall classes begin enrolling several months prior to the beginning of the semester. Please check our schedule of classes for more specific information.

Payment

Tuition may be paid by cash, personal check, American Express, VISA or MasterCard. Please make checks payable and mail to: Brentwood Art Center, 13031 Montana Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90049-4891. A $20 fee will be charged for all returned checks.

Automatic Payment

Many of our students have requested automatic payment via their credit cards each month. If you would like us to automatically charge the tuition to your credit card each month, please download and complete the Automatic Payment PDF Form, and fax or mail it to us. You may also choose whether you wish to receive a copy of your bill for review (or not) each month prior to your card being charged.

Continuing Month-to-Month Classes

All courses are continuing classes with the exception of session classes (see below). Continuing classes run month-to-month through June 11, 2011. Students may enroll in continuing classes at any time during the year, space and curriculum permitting.

The tuition listed by each class is based on a four-week month and is adjusted during months with holidays or a varying number of weeks. Students are billed prior to each new month with tuition being due by the first of that month. Students or parents of children wishing to withdraw from class must notify the office at least one week prior to the beginning of a new month in order to avoid incurring new tuition charges. Refunds are not possible after the first of the month if a student withdraws within that month.

Session Classes

Session classes run for a specific number of weeks. These classes are paid for in advance, and the student enrolls for the entire course. All Summer classes are session classes.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: The Center will refund all monies paid for session classes, except the non-refundable, non-transferable deposit, if a student cancels at least four business days prior to the first class meeting; 80% of the tuition will be refunded if cancellation occurs at least four business days prior to the second class meeting; 70% of the tuition will be refunded if cancellation occurs at least four business days prior to the third class meeting. No refunds are possible thereafter. In all refund instances, including Day Camps, a minimum of the non-refundable, non-transferable deposit will be retained.

Absence & Make Up Policy

Refunds or credit cannot be given in the case of absences and in no event may missed classes be deducted from tuition payment. However, students who notify the office, not the instructor, 24 hours or more in advance of an absence will receive a make-up class as a courtesy. Unforeseen circumstances that prevent students from giving 24-hour notice cannot be accommodated.

Students may use make-ups in appropriate alternate classes, excluding the class(es) they are enrolled in, space and curriculum permitting. Students who are currently attending classes have priority to schedule and attend “gold” make-ups. If a gold make-up class is scheduled but not attended nor canceled with a minimum of 24 hours notice, the make-up is then forfeited. If you are not currently enrolled, you may call 24 hours before the start of a class to schedule a “silver” make-up; there are no cancellations for silver make-ups and, if one is scheduled but not attended, the make-up is then forfeited. Make-ups expire one year from the date of the original absence and must be scheduled with the office, not the instructor.

The Creative Edge Program

If you would like to further explore your creativity, the Creative Edge is for you! As a student of the BAC, you can now take unlimited art classes concurrently during the period you are enrolled. There is no additional fee to participate in this program. It is completely free to BAC students. Along with the recently created Gratitude Program, this is another phenomenal benefit of being a BAC student. The BAC is truly a community school of fine art that is dedicated to deepening your artistic experience and your Creative Edge.

Just call a maximum of 24 hours in advance of the particular class you would like to attend (and for which you have the skill level and supplies). If there is space available and the curriculum permits, you are welcome to reserve your space and attend the class. Program begins January, 2012.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Brentwood Art Center does not favor or discriminate against any individual based on race, religion, national origin or sexual preference. Our students, staff and faculty include a diverse population, embracing a variety of traditions, and the Brentwood Art Center recognizes the importance of each individual’s beliefs and convictions. Due to our policy of non-discrimination, we maintain an academic calendar that includes a limited number of holiday closures. We extend our make-up policy to any student who is unable to attend class due to the observance of a religious or cultural holiday, provided we receive 24 hours notice, as we do to any student who provides this notice of an absence for any reason. For further information, please review our “Absences and Make-up Classes” policy above.

REGISTRATION FORMS:

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Step 3 – Email completed form to enroll@brentwoodart.com

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