If you have any questions or need assistance, please call or write to:
Director: Bob Carlson
email
Phone: (941) 306 - 7532

Pierian Spring Academy
P. O. Box 1222
Sarasota, FL 34230

 

Directions

Directions to G.WIZ: G.WIZ is located at 1001 Blvd. of the Arts in downtown Sarasota directly south of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and across the street from the Hyatt.

Directions to Argosy University: Argosy University is located in a small plaza at 5250 17th Street on the southwest corner of N. Honore Ave. and 17th Street.

Directions between Campuses: The most direct and pleasant route between G.WIZ and Argosy U. is traveling on 6th Street, left on Orange, right on 17th Street. The distance between venues is 6 miles and travel time is less than 15 minutes. Both locations provide ample, convenient, safe and free parking.

Quick facts

WHO ARE WE?
Pierian Spring Academy (PSA) is a high-quality, low-cost, college level academic continuing education program for persons of all ages but especially retirees and semi-retirees, regardless of educational background. We have only one requirement: a willingness to learn and to enjoy the intellectual refreshment of unique, stimulating content and discussions. Winter residents are welcome.

WHERE ARE WE?
PSA courses are held two locations: G.WIZ, 1001 Boulevard of the Arts and Argosy University, 5250 17th Street. Click here for directions.

WHEN DO WE MEET?
Fall Lecture Series Begins October 2 and ends December 18, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. at Selby Library

Fall Session 2007
Begins October 2 and ends October 25

Tuition is $50 per course

Winter Session 2008
Begins January 7 and ends March 28
Tuition rates vary according to length of class:

HOW MUCH?
6 weeks is $65 per course, 8 weeks is $90, 10 weeks is $110 and 12 weeks is $130.
There are no registration fees or annual dues.

BOOKS?
Books for courses can be obtained through Sarasota News & Books at a discount. Located at 1341 Main Street, Sarasota. 941-365-6332

PSA Collaborates With Sarasota Adult Education Center

Pierian Spring Academy (PSA) and the Adult and Community Education Center (ACEC) of the Sarasota County School District have agreed to share faculty members, co-list courses and enroll students through both organizations. As a result, our two organizations are co-sponsoring the following courses:

FALL SESSION

FLORIDA MARITIME HISTORY

Tuesdays, September 25 - November 13, 2007

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. - YMCA at Euclid, Studio B

Cost: $75 - Zimmerman

WINTER SESSION

A SMUGGLER'S HISTORY OF FLORIDA

Wednesdays, January 16 - February 13, 2008

2:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Sarasota Bay Club

$75 - Zimmerman

 

ART OF OUR TIME

Thursdays, February 14 - March 20, 2008

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Glendridge

$53 - Koening

 

MYSTERIES OF ANCIENT ASIAN ART

Wednesdays, January 9 - March 12, 2008

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. - GWIZ

$110 - Mills


To learn more about ACEC and their offerings, contact them at (941) 361-6590 or visit their Web site: www.ace-sarasota.com. You may register for Stan Zimmerman' s A Smuggler's History of Florida and Marvin Mill's Mysteries of Ancient Asian Art course through PSA using the registration form that will soon be available on this website.

Enquiries please call: 941-716-2471 or e-mail: info@pierianspringacademy.org


If you have any questions or need assistance, please call or write to: Director: Bob Carlson: info@pierianspringacademy.org
Phone: 941-716-2471 Pierian Spring Academy P. O. Box 1222 Sarasota, FL 34230

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