Silvermine School of Art provides yearround art instruction for adults, youths and juniors. Fall, Spring and Summer sessions offer daytime and evening classes Monday through Sunday, scheduled to accommodate demand and availability. Special weekend and week long workshops are held throughout the year.

The School actively seeks to attract qualified persons to its faculty and staff and encourages diversity in its student body. Student development is supported through academic counselling and by maintaining an environment which contributes to intellectual stimulation. Cultural and educational programs are made available to further that growth.

Silvermine School of Art reserves the right to require the withdrawal of any student whose conduct is deemed detrimental.

All fees must be paid upon registration and students are guaranteed a place ONLY after full payment is received. The School does NOT send out written confirmation notices.

Registration can be made by:
Phone • Mail • In Person
203-966-6668, Ext. 2
203-966-8570 Fax

Payment can be made by:
Check or Cash or Charge: Visa or Mastercard

Each term a $45 non-refundable registration fee is charged for workshop or course enrollment. This fee includes any number of registered classes within each term. There is no registration fee for oneday and two-day workshops.

For courses to be conducted a minimum enrollment is required. In addition, there can be a maximum enrollment based on the studio size, equipment and the instructor’s requirements.

The School reserves the right to change its calendar, withdraw or modify course or workshop of instruction or to substitute instructors at any time. Classes or workshops not held due to bad weather or instructor’s absence will be rescheduled according to studio availability. There are no refunds due to classes or workshops not held due to bad weather or instructor’s absences.

There are no make-ups or refunds if a student cannot attend a regularly scheduled class or make-up class or workshop. Students who cannot attend a regularly scheduled class or workshop cannot substitute another person in their place.

If the School cancels a course or workshop, all fees will be refunded except for $10 service charge. In the event a course or workshop is cancelled due to low enrollment or teachers absence, notice will be given one to three days prior to course or workshop start date.

In the event that the School cancels a course, all paid fees will be refunded except for a $10 service charge. If a student notifies the School Office with an official withdrawal form before the first class meets, a refund will be granted minus a $10 service charge and $45 registration fee. A pro-rated tuition fee will be refunded to a student withdrawing after the starting date of the course, only if notification in writing is given the School Office before the second class meets. Refunds take four to six weeks to process. No refunds will be given for any reason, including written withdrawal requests, after the second class meets. Only if a student withdraws for a medical emergency with a doctor’s note, upon the approval of the School Director, may a prorated tuition credit be considered. All withdrawals must be in writing. This credit would be valid for one year after withdrawal and must be used within that time. There are no substitutions for granted credits. The above refund policy does not include workshops. See policy below.

A student must notify the School Office at least (five days) one week prior to the scheduled workshop date in order to receive a refund for withdrawal. If a student notifies the School Office with an official withdrawal a refund will be granted minus a $10 service charge and $45 registration fee. Refunds take four to six weeks to process. No refunds will be given for withdrawal after the start of the workshop. Students who register five days or less before the workshops start date cannot receive a refund. All withdrawal requests must be in writing. Withdrawal request forms are available in the School Office and must be returned to the School Office before any credit is considered by the Director.

Some institutions have granted credit in their degree program to students who have satisfactorily completed study courses at the Silvermine School of Art. Those desirous of obtaining degree credit for their studies at Silvermine must obtain approval for such an arrangement from their dean, registrar, faculty advisor, or other official at their home institution

 

 

 

Children from the same household who are registered at the same time for a 12 week course (need not be the same course for both children) will pay the registration fee for only one child. Each student must remain enrolled for the duration of their course.

Funding for scholarships has been provided by proceeds from private donations. Financial assistance will be considered for children, grades K through 12, who require our support to enroll in a course at the Silvermine School of Art. Students will be selected for full or partial scholarships by the Scholarship Committee. Scholarship request forms are available in the School Office. Completed forms must be returned to our office by Friday, June 1, 2007.

The Toland Scholarship provides financial assistance for an exceptionally talented art student to attend courses at the Silvermine School of Art. The Scholarship is awarded annually to one student. To be eligible, the student must be between 14 to 16 years of age, with priority given to Fairfield County residents. Selection is made solely on the basis of artistic talent, by the Silvermine School Scholarship Committee. Deadline with funding available for the Spring Semester is Friday, November 9, 2007.

North light painting studios, a printmaking studio, a photography classroom and darkroom, an auditorium, and a student gallery are in the main building. Sculpture, ceramic and jewelry studios are in an adjacent building.

Adjacent to the major studios is the Florence Schick School Exhibition Gallery. This space is an important teaching tool of the program and offers opportunities for the presentation of in-progress work for all classes as well as special exhibitions.