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Usually, depending on the type of class, you will choose and design your own project (with lots of help, of course) and then Christine will help you to plan it out carefully and teach you what you need to know to make it. Since everyone in class has a different skill level and is working on a different project the room is full of learning possibilities.

Since you're learning in Christine's working studio, we can incorporate all kinds of mixed media that you might not normally expect in a class. Metal, glass, wood, leather and much more are on offer for most classes. Christine is a born tool lover so there are lots of opportunities for trying or learning about power- and hand-tools.

Usually, students stay at the same historic hotel and a lot of bonding, shopping and naps happen outside of class. Field trips are encouraged in our wonderful, historic area. Feel free to bring a good book or a sketch pad and take it easy, if that suits your fancy. Stay an extra day and visit the Amador County wine country (we're famous for our Zins). You'll fall in love with Volcano and want to come back again and again.

Following are all the details we could think of. We want this to be a fun and fair experience for you and for us. Please don't assume anything. If you have any questions email Christine.

You'll work hard and you'll love every minute of it!

Intensives
Small Print

• Class Schedule
• About the area
• Class Payment
• Cancellation Policy
• Hotels
• What to Bring
• Volcano
• About Christine Cox
• Is a Class at Volcano Arts Studio Right For You?

Sunrise in Volcano

Sunset in Volcano

What Should I to Bring?
Nothing! Unless specifically asked to bring an item (rare) you don't need to bring a thing! I think it's hard enough to get around without carrying suitcases full of supplies.

I love show-and-tell so please feel free to bring items that you want to show off. They absolutely don't need to be class related. Bring them to class on Monday as we'll be having show-and-tell before dinner on Monday night.

Where is the Studio? Volcano
Volcano is a small, historic gold-mining town in the Sierra Foothills about 2 hours east of Sacramento. The population is only 85 and conveniences are few (there is only 1 restaurant, a small country store, no gas stations and limited wireless and cell phone service). The nearest town with real business activity is Pine Grove, about 8 miles away. Night life in Volcano is minimal. We live out in the county jurisdiction, 3 miles from the village of Volcano.

Here's where we've probably reserved rooms for this event (ask Christine to be sure):
www.stgeorgehotel.com

What is There to Do in the Area?
There's a cavern nearby and several historic towns featuring gold mine tours, antique stores, wine tasting (we are in a world-class wine region), fine dining, galleries and much more.

While Shari Durfey was taking a class here she took tons of photos in and around Volcano. She's a talented photographer and her flickr show is a great way to see what the area is like.

Wikipedia has a nice little write-up about Volcano.

Our 500 square foot studio is full of artwork, shelves of hand-bound books, tools (toys) galore and loads of inspiration.

• Payment
  50% of class fee must be made at the time of registration. The balance of the class will be charged 90 days before the Intensive date and you will receive an email reminder with directions, the itinerary and other pertinent information.

• Cancellation
  If you have to cancel 90 days or more before the class (60 days for 1 and 2 day classes) you will receive a full class fee refund less $50.00. (Sorry it's such a long period but since I'm holding the number of students down, a cancellation would have a large affect on me and on other students' travel plans).
  
  If you cancel between 60 and 90 days (30 and 60 days for 1 and 2 day classes) ahead of the class you will receive a class fee refund, less a 25% fee.
  
  Cancellations made during the 59 days (29 days for 1 and 2 day classes) before a class will receive no class fee refund.
  
  Note, if I am able to fill your seat in the class you will receive a full class fee refund less a $50.00 fee regardless of when the cancellation was made.
  
  In the event of an emergency or an act of Mother Nature, class may be postponed to a later date at no (class fee) cost or loss to you. A full class fee refund will be given if a date cannot be worked out.
  
  Hotel refunds depend on hotel policy.

• Minimum class numbers apply. Check with me before making your travel plans. We cannot be responsible for cancelled classes.

• Classes always start on time so please be sure to arrive a little early. The Studio is in our house so don't arrive too early.  ;-)

• I am not equipped to teach children.

• I am chemically sensitive so please do not wear perfume or strongly scented lotions. This is very serious. I've had students in the past think that "light" or "soft" perfumes, lotions and hairsprays would be OK. I cannot effectively teach if I have a migraine headache. Please, avoid the whole issue and wear unscented products. I have unscented lotions and soaps here for student use.

• Students are not to be under the influence of narcotic or sedative drugs, nor alcohol during class hours. These may impair judgment or cause injury.

• Two (beautiful, spoiled) house-cats own us so please do not sign up for classes if you are allergic to pets of the feline ilk. Our house is clean but cat hair lurketh!

• If you have any special needs, please let us know before class so that we can address them in a timely manner.