Before
making your class selection(s), determine
your skill level. Register for classes that match your ability and/or other recommendations as described in this catalogue.
The tuition fee covers a total of 36 hours of instruction, a minimum of six hours of classroom work per day for six days. For an additional fee, you may schedule an extra class, making your schedule 48 hours of instruction, a minimum of eight hours of classroom work per day. Classes are 12, 24, 36 or 48 hours long.
Schedule Options
You have several scheduling options, including:
Select
one 36-hour class.
Select
one 24-hour class and one 12-hour class.
Select
three 12-hour classes.
If you
wish to take an extra class, you have even more scheduling options,
such as:
Select
one 48-hour class.
Select
one 36-hour class and one
12-hour class.
Select
two 24-hour classes.
Select
one 24-hour class and two 12-hour classes.
Select
four 12-hour classes.
Class Sizes
Classes are kept small, and many classes fill quickly. Therefore, you MUST indicate your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choices on the registration form. If you are not assigned to your first- or second-choice class, do not despair. Openings occasionally arise prior to the school week due to cancellations or changes.
Accurate waiting lists are maintained for 48, 36, and 24 hour classes until May 1, and students are notified, in the order in which registrations were received, if openings become available in their preferred classes. After May 1, waiting lists are used only at the discretion of the school director.
Any class that does not reach a minimum of six students by February 1 will most likely be cancelled. Students registered for a cancelled class have the option of selecting another class or receiving a full refund.
Course Completion
The intent of the Guild School is to assist miniaturists in developing their skills to create fine miniatures. Classes focus on teaching techniques and methods, as well as on acquainting students with various tools, materials, and resources. Some classes may allow for the completion of a project and some may not. For each class description there will be an indication as to whether or not completion is likely. This is meant only as a guide and will vary depending on the skill level and learning style of the student.
