STEPS YOU NEED TO DO BEFORE THE WORKSHOP: Step 1. Complete any remaining Tuition Payments ... click here > Step 2. Review Workshop General Information ... click here > Step 3. Reserve Accommodations ... click here > Step 4. Reserve Travel Options ... click here > Step 5. Purchase Supplies ... click here > Step 6. Digital Students ... click here > Step 7. Michael Hampton Workshop ... click here > Step 8. Joe Weatherly Drawing class & Zoo Trip FAQ' s ... click here > 1. Pay Remaining Tuition If you have an outstanding balance, the remainder will be charged to your credit card on file. If you would like to schedule an exact date for the final payment of the tuition, please email Grace Fua at grace@anatomytools.com. top ↑ 2. Workshop General Information Minimum workshop attendee requirements: a) Must be 18 years or older upon the first day of class (only exception to this is the young scholarship program) b) Must agree to the terms & conditions of the "Student Enrollment" agreement, sign and return this to us c) Must have a reasonable understanding of the English language, as our classes are only offered in English at this time d) Must submit artwork (portfolio) to determine skill level e) Must be physically healthy, as students work and stand 8-12 hours a day often on concrete studio floors. Students can rest whenever they need to, making use of the facilities stools if necessary. Workshop Address AnatomyTools.com - Building 03 5275 Arville Street Suite 372, Las Vegas, NV 89118 (please do not mail or ship anything at this address) Street parking is available. Workshop Daily Schedule Times 8:00am - 6:00pm Monday - Friday* Note: please be on time to class, constant lateness can be grounds for termination of your attendance in the rest of the workshop. All payments will not be refundable. *Joe Weatherly Zoo day has moved to Monday May 28th Workshop Daily Pickup Pickup and drop off is due to the courtesy & help of volunteers, this is not a service we provide as part of the workshop and may not always available. This is NOT an authorized service that AnatomyTools.com provides. It is at attendees sole discretion and risk if they wish to be passengers and accept rides, from volunteers or other attendees. Daily pickup is from the Coral Reef Hotel Usual pickup Times 7:30am - 7:45am Monday - Friday* contact ahead of the workshop: grace@anatomytools.com Meals Breakfast: Limited complimentary light breakfast snacks are served every morning (muffins, breakfast breads, and coffee). Lunch: A full hour break will be given each day for lunch. We suggest bringing lunch, so that you can have the full hour to relax and enjoy your meal. There are places nearby to purchase food, but take walking / driving and wait times into consideration when using this option. No late students will be admitted, so arrive back from lunch on-time and ready to work. Water: Stay hydrated, it is a hard working class. There is a water dispenser with filtered water for cold & hot water. Dress Code: Summer: Please wear comfortable clothing and very comfortable closed toe shoes. You will be standing for 8-12 hours per day on concrete floors. Temperature during the day is quite warm. Winter: Please wear comfortable layered clothing and very comfortable closed toe shoes. You will be standing for 8-12 hours per day on concrete floors. Temperature at night and early mornings tends to be quite cold. Artist Models: For the human anatomy workshops we will have world class athletes / dancers for demonstration and to use as your reference. Everyone is to show respect for the Artist Models at all times. Certificate of Completion: For those students who wish to receive accreditation or record of completing the course please ask for a certificate of completion during the workshop from an ATC office staff member. Refund policy: Applicant is entitled to a full refund, minus the $25.00 application fee, if Anatomytools.com: a) requires a workshop date to change b) combines two workshops to be held together c) cancels a workshop No refund will be given for cancellation by applicant. Those applicants who need to cancel, although no refund is given, can apply this credit to future workshops or to Anatomytools.com product purchases. This may not be combined with product specials or discounts. If you do not qualify for a particular class, any deposit or payments made will be fully refunded minus the $25.00 application fee. Although rare, AnatomyTools.com retains the right to substitute an instructor for any class with an instructor of equal or greater qualifications. top ↑ 3. Reserve Accommodations AnatomyTools.com is not connected with any of the listed hotel operators and is only providing these names and phone numbers as a courtesy to prospective applicants. It is the responsibility of workshop attendees to provide their own accommodations and to do their own due diligence in making their selections including cost, safety, security and convenience proximity to the workshop. On some hotels to get you further discounts we often have pre- negotiated rates. Coral Reef Inn & Suites ..link > 400 Park Street Alameda, CA 94501 Phone # 510-521-2330 Rates: $70.00 - $104.00 + tax per room per night* [depending on your room choice] This hotel has your basic amenities to include: Queen size bed(s), a kitchenette with stove, microwave, mini refrigerator and coffee maker. It also includes complimentary Continental Breakfast, high speed internet access, access to the pool and parking. This hotel is located near the bay and the South Shore shopping complex which has numerous dining and shopping options. *You will receive a discount here for being part of our workshop. If you need to stay longer than 6 days, ie you have several workshops, please talk to Hotel Manager, Sunil Lama, and ask him for additional discounts (subject to availability) by mentioning "ANATOMYTOOLS" as the promo code. Hawthorne Suites ..link > 1628 Webster Street Alameda, CA 94501 US Phone # 510-522-1000 To make your reservations, please Reserve online or call the hotel directly. Rates: approximately $119.00 and up + tax per room per night. Marina Village ..link > 1151 Pacific Marina Alameda, CA 94501 Phone # 510-523-9450, Toll-Free: 1-800-345-0304 To make your reservations, please Reserve online or call the hotel directly. Rates: approximately $159.00 and up + tax per room per night. Rodeway Inn ..link > 1925 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501 Phone # 510-521-8400 To make your reservations, please Reserve online or call the hotel directly. Rates: approximately $69.00 and up + tax per room per night. Other lower budget hotels closer to the Oakland Airport ..link > top ↑ 4. Reserve Travel Options Oakland International Airport (OAK) – this is the closest airport for the workshop. This airport is approximately 15 minutes away from Alameda, CA. For more ground transportation information , please click here San Francisco International Airport (SFO) – the 2nd option for airports. This airport is approximately 30-45 minutes away from Alameda, CA. For more ground transportation information, please click here International Travelers: For more information for entry into the United States, please click here Please read 6. Request Transportation below to schedule this pick-up. top ↑ 5. Purchase Supplies Please check you have/ purchase the following items prior to the workshop ASAP: Drawing materials, Armatures, Proportional Calipers, Tools etc, see workshops supplies page >. Additional Materials If you see additional tools/materials you would like to use while attending the workshop, you will be provided with them and will billed at the end of the workshop. For clay, you will only be billed for what you use on your armature. You can bring your own tools if comparable to those found on the workshops supplies page > top ↑ 6. Digital Students Students who wish to particiapte in the workshops in a digital medium, are responsible for supplying their own computer equipment, software, and other equipment / materials for the course. For more information please click here > (On-Site Human Anatomy Level1, 2 & 3 with Andrew Cawrse are tradtional clay classes only.) top ↑ 7. Michael Hampton Workshop The Workshop begins with quick sketching and then moves into extended drawing. Students will be seated in comfortable hard backed chairs. Bring your own sketch book, & sketch-clipboard if desired and mixed media. Lectures are delivered live, by Instructor Michael Hampton drawing in in both traditional & digital mediums and displayed to students on a large wall HD screen. Instructors will also move from student to student during the 2 days instructing one-on-one. World-class Models are on a raised model stand with spotlighting for full range of lighting properties. Students who wish to take the class digitally are responsible for their own equipment (laptops or similar portable setups only - no 'Tower' computers). top ↑ 8. Joe Weatherly & Zoo Day Please advise AnatomyTools staff prior to the workshops if you have any allergies to any animal by calling US+510.769.1828, or email Grace Fua at grace@anatomytools.com The Workshop begins with quick sketching and then moves into extended drawing. Students will be seated in comfortable hard backed chairs. Bring your own sketch book, & sketch-clipboard if desired and mixed media. Lectures are delivered live, by Instructor Joe Weatherly, drawing in both traditional & digital mediums and displayed to students on a large wall HD screen. Instructors will also move from student to student during the 2 days instructing one-on-one. Students who wish to take the class digitally are responsible for their own equipment (laptops or similar portable setups only - no 'Tower' computers). Meet at the Oakland Zoo, main gate, on Monday May 28th at 9:45am Students are responsible for getting themselves safely to and from the Oakland Zoo, and for their own safety, public conduct during the class, and paying any entrance or other zoo fees, taxes etc in order to gain admission to the premises. Please prepare for weather conditions on the day: we suggest carrying a portable umbrella, sunscreen, hat and your own packed meals. There are not many eating establishments in or near the zoo grounds. For more information or questions about the zoo visit this link > Oakland Zoo 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland, CA (510) 632-9525 map > Entrance Fee $13.75 US dollars top ↑ |