Fees

-charges are /person
-maximum class size adults: 8
-maximum class size children: 10

Monthly “Full Time” System

Unlimited monthly membership = ¥40,000

(Commencing on the 1^st of the month, ending on the last day of the month, no exceptions)

Ticket System (bundle of 4 classes) Intended for students attending class once a week

Adult 3hr class (4 classes): = ￥30,000
High School after-school 2hr class (4 classes) = ¥20,000

Note: High School weekend classes are done the same as regular 3 hour adult classes

Children’s weekday after school class 1.5hr (4 classes) =￥15,000
Children’s weekend Saturday class 2hr (4 classes) =￥20,000

Ticket system expiration policy: 4 classes to be taken within a 4 week span starting at any point in the month. A 1-2 week rollover time will be admitted for adequate reason. Flexibility and consideration will be considered for rollovers. Please feel free to ask!

The Atelier maintains certain basic materials and equipment for student use.

Additional costs may include materials, tools and model fees which may be ascribed to individual courses or projects.

Enrollment / Trial Lessons

Students are accepted on an ongoing basis. Interested students should contact the Atelier and make arrangements to visit us for review and discussion of their own personal work and the direction that they are interested in. All new adult students must complete an introductory drawing course before progressing to painting or sculpture.

A Free Trial lesson is available for elementary and middle school children for both the weekday and weekend classes. Ages 6 and up.

A Free visitation / consultation session is available for adults and high school students

Trial Lesson: ¥6,000 (approximately 2 hours) A one time paid trial lesson is also available for prospective high school and adult students who would prefer to have a trial lesson over an initial studio visit.

First time registration fee: ¥10,000

Policies

Cancellation Policy: Please contact the atelier at least 24hrs before a scheduled lesson to reschedule a class. No same day cancellations. Classes cannot be rescheduled in under 24 hours and the lesson will be lost.

Cancellation due to Earthquake / Typhoon: In case of large earthquakes / typhoons (natural disasters, acts of god, etc…) anyone requesting to reschedule a lesson before, during or after such event is able to do so. In such events the 24 hour cancellation policy is waived. Typically, the Atelier will remain open during such times, so if you are willing to and would like to come you are welcome. Please contact us during these times if you have any questions. Our only concern is for your safety so please stay at home if you have any reservations. You will not be charged for missed lessons during these times.

General

All classes begin and end as scheduled, not when you arrive, please call if you will be late

Children’s Classes

Only children who are 6 years and older, and who are currently in first grade or higher will be admitted. No exceptions.
All prices are per child, there are no discounts or exceptions
Babies and Baby strollers are, in general, not admitted into the atelier during regular lessons
24 hour cancellation also applies to being sick
Eating, drinking, bringing of snacks is perfectly fine
If you will be late in dropping off or picking up your child before or after a lesson, please call.
For every 20 minutes of being late you will be charged for an extra ¥2,000 / child
All materials are provided, but individuals are welcome to bring their own materials
Please ask about any material / technique. We try our best to accommodate special requests within reason.
All materials and techniques are age appropriate and safe
Oil painting is neither appropriate or safe for children. All tubes of oil paint sold in Japan are clearly marked with the warning “not suitable for use by children”
Sketchbooks will be provided. Students are to take these home and bring them to each class.
Paintings which are wet / sculptures that are not finished are welcomely stored in the Atelier until they are finished and easy to transport home
Homework and daily practice is strongly encouraged and should be considered mandatory. Though this policy cannot be enforced, and at times exceptions undoubtedly will occur, it is the only way that a student can learn or progress in any field or endeavor.

Adult Classes

Baby-sitting or tending to infants / small children during adult classes is not acceptable
Smoking is prohibited
Eating and drinking of snacks is perfectly fine
Cell phones must be set to silent mode and to be generally kept out of sight
The wearing of headphones and earphones is prohibited
Please make and receive telephone calls outside of the studio
Spray fixative is not allowed to be used inside the studio. You may use it outside on the street.
Oil painting classes use turpentine for painting and mineral spirits for washing brushes. If you are sensitive to smells, please inform the instructor. Sometimes there are small ways to mitigate the smells, but smells cannot be completely avoided.

Materials

Each course does have a materials list that students are required to acquire. Lists will be provided before starting a new course
Students must bring their own materials (pencils, erasers, paint brushes, paints etc.) and take them home each lesson
If you forget something or are uncertain exactly what is required we probably have it and usually can provide you with something for the lesson so don’t worry
Works in progress (paintings, drawings, sculptures) are typically left and stored at the Atelier until they are finished
Paper for regular class drawing projects is typically provided as is clay for sculpture. Canvasses, however, must be bought and brought for each new painting.
Unclaimed works are typically disposed of at the of the term / year (honestly we hate to do this though, so please take your works home they should be cherished!)