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WHAT SETS US APART?

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EXCEPTIONAL TEAM OF EXPERTS

Our instructors are top, award winning artists with continuing industry experience, featured internationally in the press.

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SMALL CLASSES WITH PERSONLIZED INSTRUCTION

We keep our classes small and offer the option of private education in order to deliver effective instruction in a comfortable learning environment.

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PROVEN RESULTS

Many of our students have progressed to successful careers in the arts.

MEET THE FOUNDERS

2 high school students from Doylestown PA and Quakertown PA draping stretch knit fabric on dress forms in Pamela Ptak's draping class at Arts and Fashion Institute™ in Riegelsville PA

GENERAL INFORMATION

LOCATION
The Arts & Fashion Institute™ is located in Riegelsville, PA 18077 Upper Bucks County, Delaware Valley & Lehigh Valley area.

CLASSES
Classes meet at the artist's studios - 595 Summit Ln, Riegelsville, PA 18077 Questions? Call 610-346-6071 or email ptakhanna@aol.com 

For those in northeast USA, AFI is just over an hours drive from NYC & Philadelphia. Call 610-346-6071. Special class requests are welcome! Contact us with questions or requests about specialized programs for your college, school or group. We're more than happy to oblige! :D 

REPUTATION
Founders Scott Hanna & Pamela Ptak are proud of the Arts and Fashion Institute's fine reputation as one of the most award winning art schools in Pennsylvania. AFI™ continues to maintain a 5 out of 5 stars rating from students and industry professionals.
 
REGISTRATION INFO

Early registration is recommended as classes have limited enrollment. Registration for Scott Hanna's or Pamela Ptak's classes may be accepted on 1st class day or early in the term if the class is not full. All other classes & workshops require advanced registration. Registration is accepted through the mail or in person accompanied by a check for cost of class.

TUITION PAYMENT POLICY
Tuition & set kit fees must be paid upon registration. Tuition may be paid in cash (in person only) or by check. Students wishing a receipt must provide a stamped, self addressed envelope with payment. There is a $25 cancellation fee. Refunds will be made for classes cancelled 5 days or more before class starts minus the $25 cancellation fee. There will be no refund made for absences or for classes cancelled due to inclement weather. Instructors can not make up classes missed because of student absences. The Arts and Fashion Institute reserves the right to change or substitute instructors or discontinue any class without incurring liability or obligation.

CLASSROOM POLICY
Registered students and the instructor are the only individuals permitted in the classrooms during class time. Other individuals, including family members, friends and students not registered for the scheduled class are not allowed in the rooms unless they have the permission from the school administration & the instructor and are identified with a visitor's guest badge. Students are not permitted to photograph, video tape, audiotape, or record the lessons without written permission from the school's directors.

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO POLICY
The Arts and Fashion Institute™ reserves the right to use photographs or video taken during classes and other programs for the promotion of the school & its instructors. Any student, parent or guardian who does not wish to be photographed or have a child photographed must notify the Arts and Fashion Institute upon registration.

ABOUT US

For more than 12 years, Arts & Fashion Institute has been inspired by the transformative potential of art.

Today, the school’s groundbreaking academic programs carry forward that mission, making AFI a leader in Bucks County arts education. Our programs deliver a uniquely interdisciplinary education enriched by the resources of New York City and Philadelphia. Our instructors assist each student in the development of  their own individual voice & vision while training them with the highest & most competitive artistic & aesthetic standards.

Arts and Fashion Institute™ Study with industry pro - Marvel & DC Comics artist Scott Hanna, who offers fine and sequential art classes in Easton PA area.

AFI™ is proud to be awarded as one of the finest art schools in Pennsylvania with a 5 out of 5 stars rating. Mr. Hanna's rare knowledge is poured into every class.

Founders of the Arts and Fashion Institute™ Scott Hanna and Pamela Ptak in the gardens at AFI™ photographed by Jim Fogarty
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