Equipment/Facilities Improvement

The goal of the project is to improve the quality of equipment that is used extensively in both the silver classes and Silver Studio. The school has a long history of providing quality silver classes. It is imperative that the quality of the equipment for use by students matches the quality of the classes provided by the instructors. Accessing silver classes privately is expensive. Milan Village Arts School creates an affordable and accessible environment for the study of the silver arts that is not readily available by students in our region. Measurable Outcomes--Classes: Most silver classes fill to capacity. The measurable outcome would include feedback from instructors and students. Milan Village Arts School is also hoping to develop new silver classes and introduce new instructors. Our ability to do this depends on the quality of the equipment at hand. Student and instructor feedback, the growth of classes on offer and overall student numbers are measurable outcomes. Silver Studio: The development of the Silver Studio is an ongoing program. Participants are attracted by the quality and scope of the equipment available. The Silver Studio was founded to give students the opportunity to develop the skills learnt in class while accessing financially prohibitive equipment. Some students will go on to develop their own studio. Many do not wish to make that investment and are content to attend studio sessions to make jewelry. Studio attendee feedback and attendance numbers are also a measurable outcome. The school has been steadily building both the number of classes on offer and the student capacity of each class. The school keeps a record of past classes and the attending students on its database. It is quite easy to compile data for measuring the success of the program. The school also sends out an email feedback form on a regular basis (See below). The feedback is compiled and forwarded to both the board and the instructor. Comments from the form have proven valuable in the past and have aided the school in making decisions that enhance both the quality of the classes and the experience of the students. 1. Did you enjoy the class? Why or why not? 2. Do you feel that the time allocated to the class was sufficient? 3. Do you think the instructor was well prepared and gave clear explanations? Why or why not? 4. How do you think the class could be improved? What could the instructor do differently? 5. Were you happy with the service the Milan Village Arts School provided? 6. Do you feel the school’s facilities were adequate? Why or why not? 7. Do you have any further remarks or suggestions?