Extension Classes

Extension Classes.

To view additional information on the courses and instructors, please click on the titles and names. Our cancellation and other policies can be found at the bottom of this page and in each class listing.

The Extension Program and Visiting Artist Workshops are open to the public. There is no admission process nor portfolio review.

Early Registration for Summer Ends July 2, 2018.

Summer 2018

Course	Instructor	Day	Time	Tuition	Start Date	Postponement Day	End Date
2841 Figure Painting (Zorn Palette)	Vadim Zang	8 Mondays	7pm-10pm	$499	July 23, 2018	September 3, 2018	September 17, 2018
2385 Portrait Painting (Old Masters)	Michael Siegel	8 Tuesdays	10am-3:30pm, 30-min. break	$629	July 17, 2018	None	September 4, 2018
2370 Still Life Painting (in Oils	Michael Siegel	8 Tuesdays *UPDATED	10am-3:30pm, 30-min. break	$629	July 17, 2018 *UPDATED	None	September 4, 2018 *UPDATED
1431 Head, Hands and Costume Drawing	Ron Lemen	8 Tuesdays	7pm-10pm	SOLD OUT	July 17, 2018	None	September 4, 2018
1001 Basic Drawing Fundamentals	Rohini Sen	8 Tuesdays	7pm-10pm	$499	July 24, 2018 *UPDATED	None	September 11, 2018 *UPDATED
2981 Portrait Painting (Indirect Method)	Leon Okun	8 Wednesdays	11am-3:30pm, 30-min. break	$599	July 18, 2018	None	September 5, 2018
2426 Life Painting (Oil, Watercolor and Gouache	Chris Soohoo	8 Wednesdays	7pm-10pm	$499	July 25, 2018	None	September 12, 2018
1971 Life Drawing Visual Development	April Connors	10 Wednesdays	7pm-10pm	$579	July 11, 2018	None	September 12, 2018
1109 Cast Drawing (Features of the Face)	Leon Okun	8 Thursdays	10am-2:30pm, 30-min. break	$599	July 19, 2018	None	September 6, 2018
1300 Figure Drawing	Rey Bustos	8 Fridays	10am-2pm	$599	July 20, 2018	None	September 7, 2018

VISITING ARTIST WORKSHOPS

WORKSHOP	INSTRUCTOR	TIME	PRICE	DAYS	DATES
8451 The Portrait From Life	David Gray	10am-5pm (1-hr. break)	$595	Thu-Sun	September 13-16, 2018
7251B Portrait From Life	Sean Cheetham	10am-5pm (1-hr. break)	$395	Sat-Sun	November 3-4 2018

Spring 2018

Course	Instructor	Day	Time	Tuition	Start Date	Postponement	End Date
2762 Life Painting (Two-Model Composition)	Daniel Bilmes	10 Mondays	10:30am-4pm, 30-min. break	$749	April 2, 2018	May 7, 2018 May 28, 2018	June 18, 2018
2939 Atelier Drawing & Painting	William Rodgers	8 Mondays	11am-3:30pm, 30-min. break	$599	April 30, 2018	May 28, 2018	June 25, 2018
2753 Life Painting (Emphasis on Color)	Ron Lemen	10 Tuesdays	11:30am-4pm, 30-min. break	$679	April 3, 2018	None	June 5, 2018
2385 Portrait Painting (Old Masters)	Michael Siegel	8 Tuesdays	10am-3:30pm, 30-min. break	$629	April 17, 2018	None	June 5, 2018
1021 Portrait Drawing	Andrea Mosley	8 Tuesdays	7pm-10pm	$499	April 17, 2018	None	June 5, 2018
3245 Figure Quick Sculpt	Adam Matano	10 Tuesdays	7pm-10pm	$499	May 1, 2018	None	June 19 , 2018
2370 Still Life Painting (in Oils	Michael Siegel	8 Wednesdays	10am-3:30pm, 30-min. break	$629	April 18, 2018	May 23, 2018	June 13, 2018
1001 Basic Drawing Fundamentals	Amanda Mears	8 Wednesdays	7pm-10pm	$499	April 18, 2018	None	June 6, 2018
3000 Ecorche/3D Anatomy	Rey Bustos	10 Fridays	10am-2pm	$629	April 13, 2018	May 11, 2018	June 22, 2018
0053 Long Pose Figure & Costumed Workshop	Uninstructed	8 Fridays	10am-3:30pm, 30-min. break	$275	May 4, 2018	None	June 22, 2018

Policies Financing Promotions

Registration and Payment Plans

Registration and Payment Plans

Students must be paid in full prior to the first day of class when enrolled in an Extension Course or Workshop, except those with a payment plan agreement. Please visit the Main Office at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the class, to complete any pending registration issues.

Payment Plans: A 3% Payment Plan Fee will be assessed, with a maximum charge of $35. The Payment Plan Fee, $20 Registration Fee, plus 50% of the total tuition owing must be paid on or before the first day of class. The remaining 50% of the tuition can be paid with a post-dated check (dated 1 month later) or with a signed Credit Card Authorization Form.

There is a $35.00 fee for all checks returned as N.S.F. (Non-Sufficient Funds).

Course Changes or Cancellations

Course Changes or Cancellations

LAAFA reserves the right to cancel any class, limit class size, change class times or substitute instructors for those listed in the schedule.

If a class is cancelled, students will be issued a full refund or may transfer with no fee to another class.

If an instructor must leave after a term has begun, and no suitable substitute is available, the student will be refunded a pro-rated amount.

Refunds and Transfers

Refunds and Transfers

All classes, uninstructed workshops, Visiting Artist Workshops and artist demonstrations are non-refundable. You may request to drop for credit (see next paragraph) or transfer into another class.

You have two weeks to evaluate each class and decide whether you want to drop for credit (a dollar amount calculated based on the receipt of request) or transfer into a new class. Requests must be submitted before the start of the third session, via email to accounting@laafa.edu. A $25 Drop/Transfer Fee is assessed. Credit will be valid for a full year and is non-refundable. It can be applied toward any Extension Course, Workshop or Visiting Artist Event at LAAFA.

All Visiting Artist Workshops and artist demonstrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Absences and Make-Ups

Absences and Make-Ups

One free make-up session is allowed per quarter, per class. Please email us at accounting@laafa.edu, at least 3 days in advance, with the course and date you wish to attend as a make-up. Make-up sessions aren’t transferable to future quarters.

Classroom Etiquette

Classroom Etiquette

If you arrive late, please enter quietly. If you have equipment to set up, please wait for a break to set up so that you do not disrupt the class.
The front row of benches is reserved for sitting individuals.
Economize your workspace to accommodate fellow artists.
Please refrain from talking to the models while they are posing. Photography is not allowed without the express permission of the model. The model may require a photography fee.
Please refrain from personal discussions while class is in session. Be sure to switch cell phone ringers OFF.
Don’t comment on others’ work unless it is solicited.
Animals are not permitted, with the exception of assistance dogs for the disabled.
Please clean up your work area and properly dispose of your waste after class. Use the Brush Cleaning Closet, not the bathroom sinks, to clean your hands, paintbrushes and other art tools.
No Turpentine or smelly solvents and mediums are allowed. Odorless Mineral Spirits is preferred.

Uninstructed Workshop Policy

Uninstructed Workshop Policy

There will only be 16 spots allowed in the workshops. Entry in the workshop is on a first come, first served basis. Students paying on a per-day basis will be admitted at the start time of the workshop if space is available.
Please note that all students must pay prior to the start of each workshop or class when paying on a per-day basis, and prior to entering the workshop to set up.
A monitor appointed by LAAFA will set up all uninstructed workshops. Once the pose is set, there will be no changes.
Any suggestions or comments, please email us at suggestions@laafa.org.

Payment Plan

LAAFA Payment Plan

For those students needing extra time during the quarter to pay for their classes, LAAFA offers a payment plan. Pay for half of your tuition cost prior to your class start date and then half-way through pay your remaining balance. Only for a 3% fee!
Student will be unable to continue in the program if all of the payment requirements are not met.

PayPal – Bill Me Later

Students have the option to purchase classes by PayPal. One of the features of PayPal is a “Bill Me Later” promotion that includes: No Payment + No Interest if paid for within 6 months! Subject to credit approval.

Multi-Course Discount

Multi-Course Discount

Receive 15% off the total price of $1500 or more for on-campus instructed classes. Promo Code: multi15

New Student Discount

New Student Discount

Students who are new to LAAFA receive up to a $50 off toward one instructed class. Please call (818) 708-9232 to receive your coupon for the class in order to take advantage of this offer. (Workshops are excluded.)

Senior Discount

Senior Discount

For those 65 years and older, receive up to $50 off toward one instructed class per quarter. Please call (818) 708-9232 to receive your coupon for the class in order to take advantage of this offer. (Workshops are excluded.)

Referral Discount

Referral Discount

Refer a new student and once they have completed an instructed class at LAAFA, you are entitled to receive $50 off toward one instructed class in the following quarter, of equal or greater value. Please call (818) 708-9232 to receive your coupon for the class in order to take advantage of this offer. (Workshops are excluded.)

CSATTF Tuition Reimbursement Program

CSATTF Tuition Reimbursement Program – More Information

Through this program, members of Art Directors Guild (Local 800), Animation Guild (Local 839), Costume Designers Guild (Local 892), Motion Picture Costumers (Local 705), Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild (Local 706) are able to apply for:

Reimbursement of two-thirds the tuition cost for CSATTF approved classes and workshops.
PLEASE NOTE: Your reimbursement is based on the approved amount from CSATTF. If tuition is lower, you will be reimbursed only up to two-thirds of the actual amount paid. If tuition is higher, you will be responsible to pay the difference and only be reimbursed up to two-thirds of the approved amount from CSATTF.

Discount Restrictions

Discount Restrictions

Discounts cannot be combined. Certain classes may be excluded. Other restrictions may apply.

Extension Classes.

Early Registration for Summer Ends July 2, 2018.

Summer 2018

VISITING ARTIST WORKSHOPS

Spring 2018

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