Core Drawing is Gage’s “front door”. This is an introduction to core concepts, materials, and techniques used in observational drawing. These skills underlie virtually all classes and activities taught at Gage. We recommend this class to every student who wishes to study at Gage, to anyone for whom it’s been a minute, and to those who want a comprehensive and strong grounding or refresher in core competencies. 

Just starting out or unfamiliar with this particular medium? These classes will introduce you to the subject matter or medium. You may have prior experience in core concepts and other creative practices, but you would like to brush up on or broaden your skills.  

You have prior experience and comfort in both the subject matter and the medium. We all have questions and gaps in our knowledge that instructors are happy to address; however, the instructor will not plan to set aside class time for detail on basic practices.

Instructor will expect a working knowledge and comfort of the subject matter and medium. Class will focus on themes of advanced technical development and theoretical instruction.  

Expect to be surrounded by students of different levels and experience. The instructor may assume that you have a rudimentary understanding of tools and media, as well as core concepts, but will offer detailed instruction on specific skills and techniques appropriate to the class.

Supply Lists:
Adult Classes: Once you have registered for your class, please take a moment to review your supply list, which you can find by navigating to your class and selecting “enroll now”. Below the class description you will find the supply list posted at least two weeks prior to the program start date. 
Youth Classes: All supplies are provided and included with the tuition fee. 

Registration Fee:
Students are required to pay a $20 non-refundable registration fee per program (registration fee does not apply to Ateliers, lectures or Open Studio passes). If you have any questions feel free to contact our registrar at info@gageacademy.org. 

Youth & Adult Transfer & Cancellation Policy:
No refunds or transfers for single Open Studio Sessions.

Transfers:

• No more than one transfer per quarter.
• $35 Transfer Fee.
• Can only transfer between classes by noon the following business day after the 1st class.
• The student is responsible for paying any additional tuition owed for the new class.
• If class being transferred into is less expensive, no credit or refund is given.

Credits:

• Credits are not redeemable for cash
• Credits are non-transferable to another student or family member
• Credits are only good for one calendar year

If Gage cancels your Class or Workshop:

• Option of non-transferable refund or credit for both the class & registration fee
• No Cancellation Fee is collected

If Student Drops a Class or Workshop:

• Cancels 10 or more days before class; 90% refund or credit, does NOT include Registration Fee
• Cancels less than 10 days before class; 50% refund or credit, does NOT include Registration Fee 
• No refund or credit will be offered after the class has begun 

Discounts:

• Only 1 discount type per registration
• No retro-active discounts  
• Some discounts may only be applied to registrations handled over the phone or in person, please reach out to the registrar if you are having trouble at info@gageacademy.org. 

• I agree for my child to participate in the programs of Gage Academy of Art and hereby release Gage and the re:Invent Building, its trustees, instructors, and employees from liability for any injury my child may suffer because of their participation. 
• I will sign my child in and out of Gage youth classes and summer camps daily. 
  
• If enrolling as a teen, I understand that my teen will sign themselves in and out and may not leave campus during the scheduled class hours without parent notification (9:30am-3:30pm during Summer Camp) this includes any breaks, lunch, etc.  
  
• I will drop off/pick up my child/teen not more than 10 minutes before or after summer camp session, otherwise I understand that my child will become part of Gage before and aftercare, Creative Care, for which I will be billed $125/week or $32/day. 
  
• If I, or any other authorized person, pick up my child after 5pm from Creative Care, I will pay an additional $1/min. 
  
• I will send my child/teen to Gage Summer Camp with a bag lunch, beverages, and two snacks daily. 
• I give my child/teen permission to be on the re:Invent Building and Plaza grounds and/or play in the Urban Triangle Park playground across the street from the re:Invent Building. 
• I understand that if my child/teen exhibits aggressive or disruptive behavior, Gage staff has the right to remove them from the program without refund. A no smoking, no alcohol or other drug policy is also enforced. 
  

I hereby give permission that my child may be given emergency treatment by a qualified staff member at Gage Academy of Art (Gage). I also give my permission for my child to be transported by ambulance or aid car to an emergency center for treatment. In the event that I cannot be contacted, I further consent to the medical, surgical and hospital care, treatment and procedures to be performed for my child by a licensed physician or hospital when deemed immediately necessary or advisable by the physician to safeguard my child’s health. I certify that my child is covered by medical insurance for the duration of the art program that my child is attending. If my child arrives ill or becomes ill during the program, I understand that he/she will be required to be removed from the program by myself or a person as noted above. The staff at Gage Academy of Art will not and cannot administer any drugs to my child.

Make payable to Gage Academy of Art and mail to: Gage Academy of Art, 2107 Westlake Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

To make a gift via stock, provide your broker with the following transfer information:

Raymond James Gage Academy of Art Donation Account #: 5143K959 DTC: 0725

Contact Arianna Webber at webber.a@gageacademy.org to assist in facilitating a smooth transfer.

When donating via a Donor Advised Fund (DAF), please use our full name: Gage Academy of Art, tax ID number: 91-1992593, and mailing address: 2107 Westlake Ave. Seattle, WA 98121

If you’re 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free gift directly from your IRA to Gage. A charitable IRA contribution (also known as a Qualified Charitable Distribution) allows you to donate up to $100,000 per year without counting the distribution as taxable income. It’s an impactful way to support Gage’s mission while potentially reducing your tax burden. These distributions become tax-free as long as they're paid directly from the IRA to Gage.

You can double or even triple the impact of your giving to Gage with gift-matching. See if your employer will match your donation. Our tax ID number is: 91-1992593

Planned gifts (most commonly a donation made in your will or trust) cost nothing today and allow you to make an incredible impact. By working with a financial advisor, you can include Gage in your will or trust, ensuring that your legacy continues to enrich the lives of aspiring artists and our community.

To learn more about becoming part of Gage's legacy, contact Sudeshna Dixit at dixit.s@gageacademy.org

To designate Gage Academy of Art as a beneficiary of a qualified retirement plan or other financial account, please use the following information: Gage Academy of Art (Federal Tax ID# 91-1992593) located at 2107 Westlake Ave. Seattle, WA, 98121

Contact Arianna Webber at webber.a@gageacademy.org to talk about your in-kind donation.