The AAEA offers equal opportunity education and does
not discriminate on the basis of
national or ethnic origin, race or gender.
AAEA workshop students come from all backgrounds, vary
in age from sixteen to
eighty, and include all levels of ability from beginner to professional
artist.
Students are enrolled on a “first application received” basis.
A waiting list is established if a workshop is filled.
Class size is limited to 12 students.
Full tuition payment must be made at the time of registration
to guarantee placement in a workshop.
Tuition does not include the cost of art supplies, travel, meals or accommodations.
Bring your camera. The workshop location offers a rich
variety of equine and landscape photo opportunities.
CONFIRMATION: Students will receive written confirmation
upon receipt of their registration form and tuition payment.
SUPPLIES: Once registered, the student will receive a
supply list for each class they are
enrolled in. Students are advised to bring their supplies with
them. Art supply stores are available in the area, but will require
transportation to get to them.
MEALS: A cafeteria-style restaurant is located at the
Horse Park. Several restaurants and other fast food outlets are
located a short drive away. Brown bagging is also an option.
PARKING: Students should inform the gateperson at the
Horse Park entrance that they
are in an AAEA workshop. Students will be sent a parking pass
to display on their
dashboard while on the park grounds. There will be no charge
for parking.
CLOTHING: Generally, summer workshop students may count
on hot, humid weather.
In September and later, weather conditions are unpredictable,
ranging from hot and humid to quite cool. Fall workshop students
should bring clothing to run the gamut and include rain gear.
TRANSFERS: $40.00 fee will be charged to the student,
to transfer enrollment from one
workshop to another for all circumstances. The transfer must
be requested no less than 30 days prior to the beginning of a
requested
class and is subject to availability.
REFUNDS: No refunds of any kind will be made for no-shows
or for cancellations made less than 30 days prior to the beginning
of a class. Students who stop attending during class without
prior approval will forfeit all claims for tuition refund or
credit.
CANCELLATIONS: A $75.00 fee will apply for each workshop
cancelled after registration. Students who wish to cancel must
notify the AAEA office staff in person or by telephone. Email
and messages left on the office answering machine are not
acceptable forms of cancellation. The remaining balance of workshop funds
will be returned if cancellation occurs no less than 30 days
prior
to the beginning of a class.
The Academy reserves the right to
cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment or due to
circumstances beyond the Academy’s control. If a cancellation
is necessary, all tuition
will be refunded and transfer options will be made available
at no extra fee to the student.
The AAEA is not responsible for cancelled travel and hotel arrangements.
EARLY ENROLLMENT DISCOUNT: The Academy offers a 10% discount
off tuition for students enrolled 90 days prior to the first
day of a workshop.
MEMBER’S DISCOUNT: AAEA Full and Associate Members, 20% off tuition
Donor Members and above ($100.00 plus donation level), 10% off
tuition.
Early enrollment discounts may not be used in addition to the Member's Discount.
SKILL LEVELS
Skill levels listed with each workshop description should be
used as a guideline only. It is up to the student to determine
his/her
skill level and competence with different mediums.
Beginner: Assumes the student has some limited experience in the medium
and subject matter being taught.
Intermediate: Assumes student
has basic knowledge of subject matter being taught; has experience
with chosen medium; has some
knowledge
of equine anatomy; and draws well.
Advanced: Assumes student
is proficient in his/her technique with chosen medium and has
a more complete knowledge of anatomy.
