Frequently Asked Questions
- Who may enroll in classes and workshops offered?
Everyone! Classes and workshops are opened to all individuals; adults, seniors, high school students regardless of age, locale, income, and ethnicity.
- Are classes opened to individuals living outside the area?
Yes! The Center is a regional center and opened to all individuals regardless of locale.
- How do I register?
You may register: by Web site: www.holyokecac.org Telephone: (413) 532 0465, Fax: (413) 532 2278, Mail: Holyoke Creative Arts Center, P.O. Box 4998, Holyoke, MA 01041, or by visiting the Center: 400 South Elm Street, Holyoke, MA 01040.
- Where is the Center located?
The Center is located at 400 South Elm Street (behind the the South Street Plaza), Holyoke, MA 01040. Main entrance and parking is located at the rear of the Plaza and is handicap accessible.
- Where is the South Street Plaza located?
From I 91 North or South:
From the South: I 391; At end of 391 (High Street) go to 2 sets of lights and take left, go through next light taking first right at Parenteau Drive. Proceed up hill and take second left behind Plaza into parking lot. Take Exit 16 to Route 202. Go North on Route 202 on Cherry Street (continue onto Beech Street). At the fifth set of lights (Maple Street) take a right, then another right onto Parenteau Drive. Proceed up hill and take second left behind South Street Plaza.
Route 5: Proceed to Yankee Pedlar. Go east on Beech Street. At third set of lights (Maple Street) take a right, then another right onto Parenteau Drive. Proceed up hill and take second left behind South Street Plaza.
- How do I pay for classes and workshops?
Payment for classes and workshops can be made on line at www.holyokecac.org, personal check, credit card, money orders or cash.
- Are supplies for classes included in the registration fee?
Students are responsible for bringing in their own supplies where applicable. Some classes the instructors will prepare kits for a small fee.
- Are classes for credit or non credit?
All classes and workshops offered by the Center are non credit classes.
- Are Gift Certificates for classes available?
Yes, gift certificates are available and may be purchased throughout the year for classes offered at the Center and may be purchased in varied amounts. They have an expiration date of one year from purchase.
- Are classes and workshops offered by the Center held at other facilities?
Most classes are held at the Center located at 400 South Elm Street; on occassion specific classes may be scheduled off site.
- Are there any available scholarships?
The Friends of HCAC s fundraising efforts provide partial scholarships to lower income adults and teens. Applications are available in the HCAC office. "The Shirley Burke Scholarship" is available for a 10 week watercolor class for a first time student in watercolors.
- What happens if I don t finish my project?
Students in class are given the first option to re-register during a re-enrollment period. If current students do not re-register by the provided re-enrollment period, classes become opened to the public.
- Instructors, who are they?
The Center is very fortunate to have such highly qualified and skilled instructors to teach classes. Our instructors are constantly updating their skills by enrolling in various classes and workshops with students reaping educational, economic, social and therapeutic values and benefits.
- How may I become an instructor for the Center?
Call the Center at (413) 532 0465 and arrange a meeting with the Director; submit a proposal of a class you would like to offer and provide samples of your work. Back to Top
