SPRING 2009 General Program Information

The Spring 2009 semester begins Tuesday, 3 February and continues through Saturday, 16 May 2009.
There will be no classes held on Saturday, 11 April 2009.

Registration will begin on 1 December 2008 (online registration links and the downloadable registration form will be activated at that time).

Classes, which are free… provide a solid foundation in drawing, painting, and sculpture. Twenty-three classes in drawing, painting, and sculpture, held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights compose the major part of the free-tuition program. Registration for these classes is ongoing throughout the semester — where available.

A small portion of this program consists of limited-enrollment classes — ceramics, photography, and printmaking. These classes are entered via a lottery process and have strict enrollment policies.

Workshops, which require tuition… complement the basic foundation provided by free classes and offer increased studio time, smaller classes, advanced study, and both daytime and evening hours. Take a look at the workshops and special workshops & programs available this semester. Fleisher workshops fill quickly, so early registration is encouraged.

Fleisher Student Memberships
Memberships support Fleisher programs, so help us maintain this unique organization. Adult memberships for a single semester are $30 (child memberships are $15), or $60 for an adult annual membership ($40 for senior citizens; $90 for a household) valid for twelve months from date of purchase. Memberships are nonrefundable and are not transferable to other terms.

Fleisher members receive special notice of receptions for exhibitions, discounts on workshop tuition, free general admission to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a 10% discount in Fleisher's supply store, and discounted tickets for concerts and events at Fleisher. Even if you have no ambition to make art yourself, consider membership at Fleisher as an investment in future generations of artists — one that offers valuable benefits to artists and art lovers alike!

Materials
Adult students must provide their own materials. Most are available for purchase in the Fleisher school store, located on the ground floor of our Catharine Street facility. Students receive a 10% discount on purchases with their valid Fleisher membership card. For health and safety reasons, students are prohibited from using turpentine and spray fixatives on the Fleisher premises. Odorless paint thinner, dust masks, and gloves are available in the school store. The school store is open when classes are in session. During the fall and spring semesters, store hours are Tuesday-Thursday, 6:30-8:00 P.M., and Saturday, 9:00-11:30 A.M. and 1:30-2:30 P.M. When Monday workshops are in session, the store is open 1:00-4:00 P.M., and 6:30-8:00 P.M.

Model Fee Card and Materials Fees
Students taking tuition-free classes using a model must present a prepaid model fee card in class each evening. Cards are available for purchase at the front desk or supply store. Prices are $4 for one class, $15 for four classes, and $30 for ten classes. Fleisher members showing their membership card at the time of purchase will be given bonuses of one additional night on the four-night card and two extra nights on the ten-night card. Model fee cards are valid through the end of the Spring 2009 term. [Note: adult workshops do not use model fee cards; model fees are charged instead.]

Materials fees are charged in classes that use materials that are more conveniently purchased in bulk by Fleisher. These fees are listed with their appropriate classes and must be paid at the time of registration — these fees are nonrefundable. See course descriptions for details.

Refunds/Withdrawals/Cancellations
If Fleisher cancels a workshop due to inadequate enrollment, registrants will receive full refunds for all fees paid for that workshop, excluding membership contributions. Students who wish to withdraw must notify Fleisher's registrar in writing in order to receive a refund. 75% of the tuition will be refunded before the first class, 50% before the second class, and 25% before the third class. After the third class there are no refunds.

Membership contributions and lab fees for tuition-free classes are nonrefundable.