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 Questions:Do students need prior art training to enroll
in The Advanced Exploration program?
Do students need prior art training to enroll in The Advanced Exploration program?It is not necessary that students have prior art training to begin our Advanced Exploration program. Our small classes and individualized teaching approach allow us to base our program on developmental ages rather than level of art training. Are there credits or can students make-up for missed classes?There are no refunds or credits for missed classes. Missed classes need to be made up within 2 weeks of the missed class, either after or before an anticipated missed class. Makeup classes are best scheduled with your child’s instructor. (Parents may also email rita@marvegos.com to schedule a makeup class) There are no makeup classes, credits or refunds provided at outreach programs. Are there additional fees for supplies?There are no additional fees for supplies. Supplies are included in our fees. Do you have discounts for siblings?Sibling rates are available for our school year studio programs ONLY. Sibling rates are given to younger siblings from the same immediate family of an elder child, who pays the full rate (THERE ARE NO SIBLING RATES FOR OUTREACH, MORNING, SUMMER, OR SPRING BREAK PROGRAMS). Is there a way to try a class out before signing up?In August, our studios offer Art Lesson Demonstrations where students can experience one of our classes. The demonstrations are free and parents attend an introduction to our program while students work with instructors on an art project. Please check our NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS for our next Art Lesson Demonstrations. During the school year, paid trials may be arranged at the studio of your choice. What is the student-teacher ratio of Marvegos® programs?Most of our programs have a student-teacher ratio of 7 students or fewer per instructor. Much depends on the composition of the group of children. Instructors have the flexibility to ask for fewer students for a class if the composition of a group requires it. What are the qualifications of Marvegos® instructors to teach art?All Marvegos® instructors are artists with a degree in fine art. A strong portfolio of work weighs greatly in our selection process. Instructors must also embody qualities that respect the ideas of children and have the ability to communicate with children as well as adults. Can my child join in during the middle of a session?Students may join in at anytime provided there is availability. Often students who join mid-session will need to wait for the beginning of a project to begin. What does Marvegos® mean?When it was time to name our school, I knew it would not be named after myself because it wasn’t about me. I wanted a name that represented the essence of what making art could bring to children. When artists look to the world around them for ideas to draw or paint, there’s a marvelling of nature and experiences that happens. It is the ego, the self, that marvels at life and translates the ideas to art through creative expression. The Marvegos® Fine Art School is a place where marveling and acceptance of self is nurtured. A place where ‘marvelous egos’ grow their creative selves. When are students ready to begin The Marvegos® program?Children must be able to use scissors and do more than make circles when they draw. Most children are able by 4 ½ years old to perform these tasks. Children are ready for our program when they are able to do these two things. Are the materials used at Marvegos® studio safe for children?All the materials used by students are labeled non-toxic or are
household items, with the exception of clay. Silicates in clay
are considered harmful with extended use. Over the course of
the school year, students will create 4 ceramic pieces. This usage
is considered minimal. Parents may opt for drawing instead
of clay on clay days, which is the first class of every session. Is there homework?Fine Art Fundamentals and Advanced Exploration students may ask for homework, which we call Sketching for Fun assignments. These assignments are optional. Obvious rewards come from additional practice away from the studio. Students may receive up to 4 points per week/drawing for completing assignments. Your Marvegos® instructor will sign off on assignments and will use the assignments to further guide your child's progress. Trips to art museums (not galleries) also qualify for points. Parents/Guardians need to sign off on the assignment sheet for art museum trips attended in order for your student to receive credit. Students receive a '$5 gift card' for every 28 points earned. Point carry over from school year to school year as long as parents let us know in advance that their student will be returning. A hardbound sketchbook for Sketching for Fun assignments is desirable and may be purchased from The Marvegos®. Will aprons or smocks be provided to protect our child’s clothing?We want students to feel free to make art unencumbered by concern for their clothes. Students often come in ‘art clothes’ and our studios have aprons for communal use. If you purchase a personalized apron from us or bring your own smock, please take your aprons/smocks home and bring to class each time. The Marvegos® is not responsible for damage to clothing.
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