There is a 30 day cancellation policy in place for all private lessons. To cancel, please call our office at (402) 235-4797 or send an email to office@402artscollective.org. We ask that you let us know the student’s name and their their instructors name.

We understand that life gets busy with vacations, school schedules, and holidays. However, please note that we do not offer the option to pause lessons. If you choose to cancel and return at a later time, our standard 30-day cancellation policy still applies, and the $30 registration fee will be required upon re-enrollment.

Please also keep in mind that while we’ll do our best to accommodate your return, we cannot guarantee availability with your original Artist Instructor, as their schedules may change.

Absolutely! We ask that you give us 30 days notice, and we will get you connected with a new Artist Instructor.

Private Lessons

Please connect with your Artist Instructor regarding the supplies you’ll need. Requirements vary by art form—such as instruments, sheet music, paint, canvases, or scripts—and your instructor will provide you with a clear list.

Group Classes & Workshops

Supply details (if any) are listed on each class or workshop sales page. Most do not require you to bring anything, but be sure to double-check the website before you come!

Classes are ongoing weekly sessions in visual art, music, performance arts, and literary arts offered through a monthly subscription. These classes provide a consistent, collaborative environment where students can hone their skills, deepen their technique, and grow artistically alongside peers. Perfect for those ready to commit to their creative development over time.

Workshops are one-time payment experiences designed to let students explore new art forms in a fun, low-pressure group setting. Whether you’re just starting out or want to try something new, workshops are a great way to get your feet wet and see what speaks to you.They can be a single 90-minute session or a 4-week package, offering a flexible, low-commitment way to try something new. Ideal for all ages and skill levels!

The 402 Arts Collective is closed on the following holidays:

• New Year’s Day

• Easter Sunday

• Memorial Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas Eve

• Christmas Day

All lessons and classes that are subscription based are not refunded for holiday closures. The 402 Arts Collective uses this money to ensure Artist Instructors are given Holiday pay. This is a benefit that is typically unavailable to those in this vocation, and allows us to stay true to our mission.

The short answer is, “yes and no”. Some studios that offer private lessons have chosen to offer their students the chance to schedule a make up lessons if they need to cancel their scheduled lesson that was on the schedule. This is NOT something we offer in the 402 Lesson Studio. Per our policy, a make up lesson is only offered if A) the Artist Instructor is unable to teach the scheduled lesson or B) the Artist Instructor wishes to offer a makeup lesson to the student as a good will gesture. The Lesson Studio is not , however, obligated to offer a make up lesson if the scheduled lesson is unable to be attended by the student. We do this for the following reasons:

1. Our studio is growing - and has expanded beyond being able to accommodate the needed flexibility and studio space for scheduling short notice makeup lessons.

2. We value our Artist Instructor’s time - it is our commitment to serve our Artist Instructors in a manner that allows them to steward their time well and be successful in their practitioning. When a student pays for their tuition, they are not only paying for lessons, but also the time and space. They are committing, along with the Artist Instructor to both arrive at a designated place and time every week. As soon as the tuition is paid, the place (studio), and time (30 or 60min) is “owned” by the paying student and is un-moveable until other arrangements are made with the 7 days notice.

The short answer is “yes”. We have developed this model and system in such a way that keeps overhead costs down so that we are able to do more for the Artist Instructor Members which in turn benefits your student. One of those things, is an automatic billing system. Once on our automatic payment plan (Subscription) you are charged on the 1st of every month. Please note, however, we also understand that there are some who have chosen not to have electronic payment methods. In these rare cases, we invite you contact our office and discuss a solution.

The 402 Lesson Studio is a program of the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization called 402 Arts Collective. It’s mission is to provide avenues for artists to impact lives through the arts. Please click here for more information and learn about ways to support: https://402artscollective.org/donate

The answer is simple, nothing changes. Essentially, when you sign up and pay the standard monthly subscription, this entitles you to one lesson with your Artist Instructor per week. You are charged the same price if there are four weeks in a month or if there are five weeks in a month. Consider these instances to be “free lessons” to the student. Keep in mind, however, that there are no refunds or credits given for missed or canceled lessons on the fifth week per our studio policy.