Due to COVID-19, Contract Services (CSATF) skills training classes have been suspended until further notice.
Are classes free?
Yes! There is NO charge for courses in the local-provided training programs.
Do I need equipment or supplies?
Courses held at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art (LAAFA) include computers and software.
Courses held at the Art Directors Guild (ADG) do NOT include computer and software. You must provide your own.
You may find your supply list in the course descriptions. Most practical art courses will require supplies and note-taking materials. You will also receive a list in your confirmation email. If you have any issues with your supplies, please contact us before your class and we will work with you.
What if I need to cancel my registration?
Please let us know as soon as possible by email or phone. There is no penalty. Classes may have a waiting list and we want to give the next member the opportunity to take the course.
Am I eligible to take classes?
If you are a member of locals: Local 44, Local 695, Motion Picture Costumers (Local 705), Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild (Local 706), Local 755, Art Directors Guild (Local 800), The Animation Guild (Local 839), Local 871, The Studio Teachers Union (Local 884), and Costume Designers Guild (Local 892)
Members of all 10 locals may take classes in the 5Star Program. Members of 706, 800, 839, 871 and 892 are eligible to take classes in their respective local-provided training programs.
You must be CSATTF eligible to take local and vendor provided training programs.
Do I need to be a union member to take classes?
Yes, you must be a member of: Local 44, Local 695, Local 705, Local 706, Local 755, Local 800, Local 839, Local 871, Local 884, and Local 892. These courses are funded through grants from Contract Services Administration Training Trust Fund and are for eligible union members only.
Where are the classes held?
Several classes are held at the Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art (LAAFA) in Van Nuys, CA and the Art Directors Guild in Studio City, CA. There are also other venues for courses in the Los Angeles area.
Live Online Courses are held anywhere that has WIFI.
Vendor-provided courses are held where the training facility determines.
How do I know what classes are available?
Please check the calendar under your local.