REGISTRATION: The fee to register for the 2009 Paint In Alberta Creative Arts Convention is only $79.00. Registration is required for class participation. Registration fee covers advertising costs, printing costs, mailings, program book, name badge, unlimited entry to the Exhibit Hall and the right to purchase classes. Please note that all prices are in Canadian funds. VISA, MASTERCARD, CHEQUES and MONEY ORDERS are all accepted. (US students: money order, Visa or MasterCard only. NO cheques please.) If you are paying by Visa or MasterCard, you may send your registration in by fax.

YOUTH REGISTRATION FEE: For those students who are between the ages of 12 and 18 years, we now have a student registration fee of $25. Be sure to mention on the registration form if this applies to you.

CLASSES: Please use your best judgement in selecting classes at a level that you feel most comfortable with.

BEGINNER:basic knowledge of brush strokes
-some painting experience
INTERMEDIATE: good understanding of fundamentals
- average pace, some teacher assistance
ADVANCED: extensive experience and skill
- fast pace, little teacher assistance

Classes are filled on a first come, first served basis. Class admission tickets will be ready for you at the convention. Your class admission ticket is proof of payment of the class fee. Supply Fees as listed in class descriptions are payable in cash to the teacher at the beginning of class. This amount covers the cost of the project piece, its preparation, paint, printing of patterns and instructions, shipping, and other miscellaneous expenses incurred by the teachers.

Class fees are priced per session
2 hour class......... $15.00 + supply cost
4 hour class......... $22.00 + supply cost
6 hour class......... $32.00 + supply cost
8 hour class......... $42.00 + supply cost

Please note that while there is no extra fee to add classes to your schedule, there will be a $2.00 fee per class to drop any class(s) from your schedule. This has become necessary since we have often had to turn people away from full classes.

CLASS CANCELLATION: We reserve the right to cancel classes with insufficient enrolment. In the event that a student’s first choice class is cancelled, they will be automatically placed in their second choice class and notified. Any refunds necessary will be issued at the Registration desk during the convention. Attending classes is your responsibility. There is no refund for classes not attended.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY: If a student needs to cancel, please send written notice as soon as possible to allow others the opportunity to enroll in classes which may be sold out. Registration Fee is non-refundable. If you cancel on or before July 15, 2009, any fees paid for classes will be refunded in full. If a student cancels after July 15, 2009, that student will be responsible for selling their own classes. “No-shows” forfeit all refunds.

LODGING: The RADISSON HOTEL EDMONTON SOUTH will be the location of ALL the convention activities. Guests who stay at the Radisson may enjoy the use of the indoor pool, whirlpool and sauna, Parking is complimentary. To make reservations, call the Radisson Edmonton South directly at 780-437-6010. Be sure to mention the Paint In Albrta Creative Arts Convention to get the special room rate of $135.00 per night (1-4 persons). IMPORTANT - THE HOTEL IS ONLY HOLDING ROOMS UNTIL August 3rd SO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS EARLY!!

PARTICIPANTS: When the convention desk opens, please come and see us. Your badge, your class admission tickets and a copy of the show directory will be waiting for you. We will need volunteers to help monitor classes. This is a wonderful way to help out the teachers and get some painting tips and techniques along the way. If you are interested in monitoring, please mention this on your registration sheet.

You must wear your name badge to enter the Exhibit Hall. There is no admission charge for those registered for the convention. The public is welcome at $5.00 admission per day. Sunday admission to the Exhibit Hall is complementary.