How do I pay if I do not live in the US?
Neighbors from all countries are welcome to join us...
membership payments can still be made via PayPal or in the form of an
international money order in US funds. :o) We can also accept credit cards online
or by phone; such as VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. Ask Us How!
Is membership based on a calendar year?
No! To make the most of your membership benefits your membership year will be
a full twelve months from the day you join!
What are the member benefits?
Member benefits include complete access to all areas of ToleTown, free live classes,
a complete archive of all class materials for self-study, first
choice reservation of
fee-based classes, downloadable lessons, tutorials, printable worksheets, access to
our resource library, free quarterly subscription to our own
Cyber-Palette E-Magazine,
surface specials, member-only chat room, personalized
@toletown.com email address
and web-based email account, free home page on Friendship Lane, and more!
Can I "try it" before I buy it?
Although we do not grant access to the member only area, we do invite you to enjoy a tour
of our town during which you'll learn many more details about membership benefits
and see actual screen shots of much of the site !! :)
Can non-members participate?
Non-members are welcome to join in classes and other activities for a fee.
More information in our Online Studio.
How do your *live* classes work?
Live
painting classes take place in our virtual classroom... an html
enhanced room, powered by java, giving teachers the ability to provide
project illustrations and step-by-steps during the course of the
lesson. Prep instructions are given out to students prior to
class, then the class piece is worked through just as in a traditional
class setting. Students are free to ask questions, make comments,
etc. Students with a scanner or digital camera may even scan and
easily send images of their project for your teacher to view! Be sure
to check out our "sample" classroom to see how it works!
I don't have time for live classes, can I study on my own?
Class materials including color photo, line drawing, instructions, step-by-step images
and the class log are all available for download and self-study.
The student has access
to the teacher for any questions, critiquing, etc.. as desired!
What painting styles can I expect?
Our members are as varied as our art form itself! It is our goal to bring projects in
all styles and skill levels. To date we have had class content
which includes beginner
strokes, florals, fruits, landscapes, folk-art, primitive, intermediate
strokes, birds,
snowmen, glass, crockery, face study, etc... Our paint of choice
would be acrylics,
however, we also teach a few classes with other mediums such as oil glazes, watercolors, etc.
But I'm just a beginner...
Beginners are welcome! We have special helps and tutorials to help you learn the basics
and advance your skills! You may even join in our "mentor" program and be paired with a more
experienced painter who will be happy to help you along your journey!
But I'm advanced...
Advanced painters will enjoy the variety of styles and techniques represented here on the site.
Participate in our monthly challenges to stretch your skills! You may also consider submitting to teach,
or choose to mentor a less experienced member!
How do I submit to teach a class at ToleTown?
Read our submission guidelines here.
