FAQ & Pricing

Cancellation Policy

•  Classes are non-refundable. We can issue a class credit if notified at least 12-hours before. Under special circumstances, please email us directly and we will try to accomodate you. 

• If Mrs. Diaz needs to cancel classes for personal reasons and emergencies, you will receive prorated refund. 

Frequently Ques Asked Questions,Policies, and Precautions 

• Drop-off only: Parents/guardians are welcome to accompany the child into the studio. However, we ask that parents do not stay. This helps support student-minded creativity, minimize distractions, and allow the completion of art lessons in a timely fashion. 

• Pick-up: Please do not enter the studio before class is over. You are welcome to wait outside the Avant Garde Classroom door or at the NOTO Gallery Center entrance.

• Workshops end at 2:30 PM. However, if  after 2:30 PM, a student needs more time to complete their artwork, you and your child are welcomed to remain in the Avant Garde Classroom until 3:00 PM.  (Summer schedule will differ)

• Weather policy: Cancellations due to weather will be posted on our website and Facebook, or you will receive a text. You will also receive email correspondence from your instructor. If a class is canceled due to weather, no make-up class will be offered unless otherwise specified by the instructor. Public school closings DO NOT determine cancellations at The Creative Corner with Mrs. Diaz. If Mrs. Diaz needs to cancel classes for personal reasons and emergencies, you will receive prorated refund. 

• Students are encouraged to bring their own water bottle as long as it has a lid.

• Students are encouraged to bring their own art smocks. Alternatively (and even better), send them in clothes you do not mind getting messy. 

• Masks are optional for all students. No masks are provided. Participants must bring their own should the want to wear a mask.

• Why do the classes cost this much? Good question. The class fees are as low as possible while still allowing us to purchase quality art supplies, keep the program running, and cover our own expenses for rent and advertising, and be profitable.

• What will my child learn? Your child will be introduced to both art and real-world vocabulary, principles and elements of art and design, art processes and skills, and  media and techniques. Everything is art. Your child will find natural connections, build communication skills, and work on those fine motor skills. Some lessons will involve children's literature and academic connections. Your child will be working with a certified art educator. Mrs. Diaz knows that many schools lack access to art education and its benefits. These lessons are aimed to help support those learning gaps in a fun way. 

• Why do I need to provide the  required information on the enrollment form to sign up? Both Mrs. Diaz and the NOTO staff want to make sure your children are as a safe as possible. The answers you provide on your enrollment form help us protect your child and initiate appropriate protocols in the event of an emergency. None of your information will be shared with outside sources. 

• Why is a drawing pad encouraged?   This is for early finishers. It's not always easy to predict the speed of a child's art process. Should a child finish their art process with 15 minutes or so left, they will be able to free-draw with various mediums. This will support classroom management while Mrs. Diaz assists other students before the class ends. Please refrain from bringing a canvas to class. 

• Is a water bottle a must? No, a water bottle is not a necessity.  However, please be aware that  there are no drinking fountains located at the NOTO Arts Center. For precaution or for health reasons, your child may need a water bottle when visiting this center. 

• Can my child bring a snack or are snacks provided? No outside food is allowed into the NOTO Art  enter and Avant Garde Underground. 

Monthly Creative Saturdays

1.5-hour sessions on scheduled Saturdays, 1:00 PM–2:30 PM. Check enrollment page for scheduling.

• $ 25 per child for each Saturday

• $45 to $70 for Saturday Pack ( sign-up for all scheduled Saturdays for savings)

• Sibling Discounts are NO longer  available 

• Art supply fee is included. For special occasions an art fee may be required. Check information ads for details. 

Students may also have their artwork eligible for display in the NOTO Arts Center and in connection to the regular events in the NOTO Arts & Entertainment District. For example, each spring, the Arts Center holds the NOTO Youth Art Exhibition, and Creative Corner students enrolled before April will have the opportunity to publicize their work during this lively annual showcase.

Classes are non-refundable . Classes are non-refundable. We can issue a class credit if notified at least 12-hours before. Under special circumstances, please email us directly and we will try to accomodate you.  If Mrs. Diaz needs to cancel classes for personal reasons and emergencies, you will receive the option of class credit of a prorated refund. 

Summer Art Sessions 

Three 1.5-Hours Art Classes, Wednesday–Friday, 11:00 AM -12:30 PM

• $ $75.00

• Art supply fee is included.

These lessons are aimed to allow students to explore a variety of media for some summer fun!

With parent and student permission, Mrs. Diaz would like to display select student art to be displayed for the public to view students art work in the Avant Garde Underground Art Gallery.  Mrs. Diaz will closely communicate with families for pick-up dates to retrieve your child's art.

Classes are non-refundable . Classes are non-refundable. We can issue a class credit if notified at least 24 hours before. Under special circumstances, please email us directly and we will try to accomodate you.  If Mrs. Diaz needs to cancel classes for personal reasons and emergencies, you will receive the option of class credit of a prorated refund. 

Private Art Lessons

Available Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 

• On-call lesson ($30 per hour): lesson takes place on any date of your choosing & select Saturdays

• Monthly pack lessons ($100 per month): lessons take place four times a month within listed hours (see below) & select Saturdays

• Great for learners aged 5 and older who prefer one-on-one lessons

• Can be paired with a friend or sibling at additional cost

• Lessons are customizable to your needs (e.g., Is there a contest your child wants to enter but you don't have the supplies or space to create?)

Classes are non-refundable, but class credit may be issued if the instructor is notified at least 48 hours before the scheduled lesson. Once a scheduled class begins, no credit will be issued.

Classes are non-refundable . Classes are non-refundable. We can issue a class credit if notified at least 24 hours before. Under special circumstances, please email us directly and we will try to accomodate you.  If Mrs. Diaz needs to cancel classes for personal reasons and emergencies, you will receive the option of class credit of a prorated refund. 

Summer Hours 

• Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM 

• Saturday, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM (Select Saturdays. Check Creative Saturdays Schedule.

School Season Hours

• Thursday and Friday, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM 

• Saturday, 10:30 AM–12:30 PM Check Creative Saturdays Schedule.

Call or email Mrs. Diaz to check for available hours or for more information.  Let's discuss your interest and your child's needs! 

Event-Based Art Activities (For Groups)

Want to have a themed birthday party for your child? Or maybe you're running a camp and need an instructor? Or really anything else that requires a qualified art teacher? Great! Call, text, or email Mrs. Diaz for details to discuss what you have in mind. 

Headcount of 10 starts at $300.