We have been in existence now since 1988. We are currently located in Los Angeles and Orange County, California. Included on this website is a description of the courses in our program. There are eight classes total in the program (the 6th class in the series is for writers only and the 7th is for Art Directors only and the 8th class is an optional course on Interactive Creative) and each class runs for a semester that goes for nine weeks. We meet one night a week, which will be determined each semester depending on our teachers’ schedules (classes are held on a week night Monday-Thursday from 7-10pm, we don't teach Fridays or weekends). There are four semesters a year: fall (starts late September), winter (starts mid to late January), spring (starts mid April) and summer (starts late June).

If your goal is to finish a portfolio, we advise that you complete the first 5 or 6 classes. Each class is designed to prepare you for the next. So any single class may not be enough to be able to build the kind of portfolio you’ll need to get a job in today’s market.

Next Semester Starting: Fall, Week of September 20th 2010-- (details of exact night and place will be emailed to you once you sign up on this site). Don't miss out! Sign up now to be sure to reserve a space. We often have waiting lists!

The Book Shop Online Workshops

IT'S HERE!!! The Book Shop now has online workshops available. We are very excited to announce the launch of our online classes for anyone, anywhere who wants to put together a portfolio and get a job in the ad biz or even to learn how to create ads for your own business!

If you live in the LA/Orange County area, we still encourage you to sign up for our "live" classes, but our online courses are now up and ready, just click the link below:

www.thebookshopads-online.com

Tell all your out-of-state/country friends!!!