FAQ

I'm disabled and cannot stand, Is it possible to sit while I paint?

2010-09-10T01:42:45.601-04:00

Yes we have chairs in front of each easel.

I have never painted in my life, Is this a problem?

2010-09-10T01:33:31.169-04:00

No. I do a thing I call" face time", where I rotate around the classroom looking to help someone if they get stuck. In the eight years of teaching, I have never had a student who did not walk out without being proud of their finished painting.

What happens if I'm delayed and I arrive an half-hour late?

2010-09-10T01:30:58.118-04:00

Nothing, I will help you catch up while still talking and demonstrating to the class.

Do I have to help clean up after the class?

2010-09-10T01:28:29.239-04:00

No. I prefer to clean the brushes and classroom.

How long will it take for my oil painting to dry?

2010-09-10T00:42:55.319-04:00

Depending on humidity and thickness of the paint, it should take an average of a week to be dry to the touch, six months completely.Bring a box or some container to transport your painting. If it's raining, hold the painting upside down as you leave the store.

How old does a student have to be to take your class?

2010-09-10T00:38:05.146-04:00

14 to 18 with a guardian or parent. 18 to a 100+

When I signed up, customer service did not have the materials list. How can I aquire one?

2010-09-09T12:53:29.951-04:00

Some times they are handed our as a flyer to persons who are interested in my class, but very seldom. Call or email me, I will send back an attachment with the information and picture.

If I paid for the class and do not show up, is my tution refundable?

2010-09-09T12:44:27.933-04:00

In most cases, depending on the instructor. I understand the policy for cancellation is 24 hours before the class to recieve a refund.

As for me, a courtesy call is recommended, on the day or day after if possible, unless you transfer to the next class. In the eight years of teaching classes, I have never heard of AC Moore not returning your investment.

I live far from the store, AC Moore wants me to travel to sign up and pay for the class in the store, is there another solution?

2010-09-09T12:34:55.854-04:00

Yes, Call or email me that you are coming a two days before the class event. I will reserve a place for you, pay the day of the class. AC Moore is aware that a commitment must be made to attend a class. I will call the day before the class, if there is less than three, policy is that the class is cancelled.

What do I bring and what materials do you supply?

2010-09-09T12:21:56.000-04:00

You bring a canvas of your choice, mostly it will be a16x20, I do have a few classes with a 14x18 canvas. Click back to the photo of the AC Moore store in the classes page to redeem a coupon, usually 40% to 50% off the retail price of a canvas.

We have a lunch break during our day classes, you may want to bring a lunch or visit the many restaurants near the AC Moore locations. Consider wearing old clothes.

I supply everything else you will need for the class. Paint, brushes, paper pallette linseed oil, towels,etc,. Some students like to bring their own palette and easel.