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2. Instructor first name*
3. Instructor last name*
4. Preferred pronouns*

   1. She/her/hers
   2. He/him/his
   3. They/Them
   4. Other
6. Email address*
7. Phone number*
9. Address*
11. City*
12. State*
13. Zip code*
15. Instructor bio*

    Eight sentences or less on skills, experience, experience and education. 

17. Instructor headshot
18. Resume

    Suggested for new instructors.

19. Website or online references (If applicable)
21. Course title*

    Thirty characters maximum. Example: Oil Painted Flowers, Drawing with Charcoal, etc.

22. Class images or sample work

    Please submit images that apply to the course.

24. Course description*

    Limit course descriptions to 60 words or less. Lakeville Area Arts Center reserves the right to edit descriptions.

26. Season
    -- Select One --Winter/SpringSummerFallAny SeasonOther (Explain in comment box below.)
27. Age group*
    -- Select One --Young ChildYouthTeenAdultOlder AdultIntergenerationalOther (Explain in comment box below.)
28. Class duration*
    -- Select One --1 hour2 hours3 hours4 hoursFull DayOther (Explain in comment box below.)
29. How many times will the class meet?*
    -- Select One --123456Other (Explain in comment box below.)
31. Skill level*
    -- Select One --BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedExpertAll levelsOther (explain in comment box)
32. Preferred days of the week?

    1. Monday
    2. Tuesday
    3. Wednesday
    4. Thursday
    5. Friday
    6. Saturday
    7. Sunday
    8. Flexible

    Choose all that apply.

33. Preferred class times

    1. Morning
    2. Early Afternoon
    3. Late Afteroon
    4. Early Evening
    5. Late Evening
    6. Flexible

    Choose all that apply.

34. Suggested minimum and maximum class capacity*

    Our classes typically have a minimum of 4 students and a maximum between 10-15. Courses will be canceled if minimum enrollment is not received at least one week prior to the starting date.

36. Additional comments
38. Outcomes*

    Provide at least three expected outcomes of the class. Example: Students will be able to measure images visually and create to scale drawings independently. 

40. Evaluation*

    How do you plan to evaluate your class's success? Please note that in addition to your evaluation methods, we send evaluations to students at the end of each class. These results are available to instructors upon request.

42. Physical accommodations and notices*

    Example: Lifting, kneeling, standing for long periods, repetitive motions, use of chemicals, dress for mess, etc.

44. Instructor compensation

    Lakeville Area Arts Center has two categories of teaching artists:

    Part-time staff
    Instructors who are on-staff work less than 25 hours a week and are paid a base formula of $3.50 x amount of students x contact hours. A W-9 must be completed and taxes will be deducted from your paycheck. Materials for these classes will be provided by the Lakeville Area Arts Center.

    Independent contractors
    There is no set minimum or maximum hours but the independent contractor carries a set contract with the City of Lakeville. Independent contractors are responsible for supplying all materials for the class, minus tools that are provided by the Lakeville Area Arts Center, if applicable. A W-9 and contract must be completed. All taxes are the sole responsibility of the independent contractor. Contractors are paid 60% of the class's total income, after credit card fees are deducted, unless specified otherwise. 

46. Material needs

    List all material needs for the class and if you will be providing them.

47. Per student fee

    Suggested student participation fee if all supplies and materials will be provided by the instructor.

49. Independent contractor compensation

    Independent contractor are responsible for supplying all materials. List your total estimated compensation for the class, including time and materials.

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