Question 1

Where are you located?

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We are located in South Okotoks at 225-9 Southbank Cres., just north of the Costco complex. If you are coming from a community in Okotoks, head over toward Costco or Home Depot. Turn onto Southbank Road along the north end of Costco, turn onto Southbank Cres., where all the new industrial buildings are being built. If you are coming from Calgary, come south along the #2, to the south end exit of Okotoks, Hwy 7E. Head east over the CN tracks and take a right onto the 2A (west). Follow for about 5km to 32nd and turn right. Take a right at the second lights, Southbank Road and a left onto Southbank Cres..If you are coming from High River, follow the 2A west into South Okotoks. Turn right onto 32nd, at the Home Depot. Take a right at the second lights, Southbank Road and a left onto Southbank Cres..If you are coming in from Diamond Valley, Millarville or Priddis, head into South Okotoks and take the 2A east. Turn left onto 32nd, at the Home Depot. Take a right at the second lights, Southbank Road and a left onto Southbank Cres..We are located in the north building of 'The Foundry', the industrial complex on the left side of the street, before the CN rail tracks. Our unit is at the far west end of the complex.For those wondering - a woman wrote these directions 😆Inconsistency in north/south vs left/right, use a street name and a landmark and a business name, try and call out every town I hope people come from! You will make it, I promise. We all use google anyway.

Question 2

What are your hours of operations?

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Gallery (Public Access through Unit 229):Monday - Friday 	10am - 4pmSaturday 			10am - 2pmMembers: (Private Access through Unit 223)Monday - Sunday	9am - 11pmClass/Workshop Attendees:Information to access your class will be provided in an email 1 week prior to your session starting.

Question 3

I am not an artist - could I take a class or workshop?

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ABSOLUTELY!Our classes and workshops are designed for all skill levels. We want everyone to explore their creativity so we strive to create a welcoming experience for all.If you are looking for a fun, short interactive experience that focuses on one skill within an art type and maybe you want to come with a friend or partner, we suggest a WorkshopIf you are looking for something a little more in depth that covers multiple skills and an opporutnity to get to know new people, we suggest a Class

Question 4

Do I need a membership to take a class or workshop?

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NO WAY!Classes and workshops are open to everyone!

Question 5

What is a membership & why would someone want it?

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A membership is for anyone who is looking to expand or grow their artistic practice.Many people take on an artistic practice that might require tools, equipment, SPACE! and your home or budget might not be able to afford all of that immediately. A membership at a place like this allows you:Access to a facility that will be equipped with professional equipment like easels, pottery wheels, kilns, drafting tables, brushes, etcAccess to space, space you might not be able to dedicate in your homeAbility to meet other people who work in the same medium as you, to connect with and collaborate or learn fromAccess to additional amenities like photography booth and lounge areaAbility to show in our gallery space throughout the year

Question 6

Why are your classes so expensive?

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Our classes & workshops offer a unique experience with artists who have honed their craft over years.The cost of the these experiences include:Cost for the facilityCost for the amazing artists who lead the experiencesCost for all the materials and supplies to make the experience come to lifeCost to keep up the equipment so everything is well maintainedAt the end of each class or workshop you will go home with (or be able to pick up after) the products you created.Classes are between 6 and 8 weeks long. This is between 18 and 24 hours of actual practice time. If you were to break it down, it is only $18/hr for our most expensive class.Our most expensive workshop - Metalsmith - is over $200 due to the cost of Sterling Silver. We source real metals to ensure quality within the course.

Question 7

Do you have a cancellation policy?

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Absolutely!Membership - memberships are on a monthly renewal. They can be cancelled at anytime with a written email to the Fig Team. The membership will be cancelled prior to the next renewal date. You will continue to have access to the space through the remainder of the month.Classes - all classes can be cancelled for a full refund up to 7 days prior to the class starting. A partial refund of 50% will be paid if cancelled between 7 and 4 days prior to a class starting. There will be no refund within 3 days of the class starting. This is just due to the difficulty reselling a class last minute.Workshops - all workshops can be cancelled for a full refund up to 72 hours prior to workshop starting. Within the 72 hours prior to the start of a workshop there will be no refund.This is just due to the difficulty reselling a workshop last minute.To request a cancellation, please contact our team directly at info@thefigstudioarts.comSubject Line: Request Cancellation, Order # (quote your original order# if available

Question 8

How do I show in your gallery?

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If you are an artist interested in showing in our gallery please do the following:Check out our gallery page on the website and review the upcoming shows.If there is a show you are interested in being part of, click on the Artists Submission link and send us a request to show!We will be in touch

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