Classes and Workshops

Terms and Conditions Policy

CANCELLATION POLICY:

As we re-start our workshop program, our registration numbers for each workshop may be close to our minimum number (the number we must have in order to not lose money on holding the workshop). If we have one or two people cancel close to the time of the workshop date, it makes it very difficult and complicated to go forward. For this reason, no monetary refunds will be made unless the Carpenter Enamel Center cancels the workshop. In this event, you will receive a full refund. 

Cancellations are to be made by contacting the instructor (you will receive the instructor contact information after registration).  

STUDENT CANCELLATION:

FOR MULTI-DAY WORKSHOPS: If you cancel (7) days or more before the workshop start date, a $200 cancellation fee will be deducted from the full amount you’ve paid. The balance of what you’ve paid will be transferred as a credit to a future workshop date of your choosing. If you choose a workshop with a cost that exceeds your balance, you will be responsible for the difference. If you cancel within 6 days of the workshop or fail to attend, there will be no refund or credit.

FOR 3-HOUR WORKSHOPS: If you cancel (3) days or more before the workshop start date, a $25 cancellation fee will be deducted from the full amount you’ve paid. The balance of what you’ve paid will be transferred as a credit to a future workshop date of your choosing. If you choose a workshop with a cost that exceeds your balance, you will be responsible for the difference. If you cancel within 2 days of the workshop or fail to attend, there will be no refund or credit.

INSUFFICIENT REGISTRATION:

Due to workshop overhead expenses, a minimum of 5 students must be registered in order to hold the class. If that number is not reached, the workshop will be cancelled. You will receive notification 7 days (or earlier if you need to know) before the start date of that workshop. You will receive a full refund, or if you prefer, a transfer of full payment to another workshop date of equal value.

The Carpenter Enamel Center cannot be held responsible for any lost hotel or air fare costs due to workshop cancellation.

INCLEMENT WEATHER:

If you are unable to attend any workshop due to inclement weather and the CEC holds the workshop, you will receive a transfer only of full payment to another workshop date (of equal value to the workshop you are not able to attend). No monetary refunds will be made for inclement weather cancellations.

If the CEC cancels the workshop due to inclement weather, you will receive a full monetary refund.

The Carpenter Enamel Center cannot be held responsible for any lost hotel or air fare costs due to workshop cancellation.

LIABILITY:

Student agrees not to hold Carpenter Enamel Center, its staff and board of directors, and instructor of workshop responsible for any accidental injuries or illnesses the student may contract during the workshop.

Safety Procedures Policy

Furnace (Kiln) Firing Safety

1. Wear eye protection (students are responsible to bring their own eye protective glasses). *This is not a requirement. For most this is a minimal issue as we will not be staring into the furnace, but if you are concerned, bring protective eyeglasses.

2. Wear heat resistant gloves (provided).

3. Wear closed toe shoes.

4. Assume everything around furnace (kiln) in firing area (trivets and firing racks) are HOT!

5. Do not touch anything with bare fingers and hands unless the object has been checked to see if it is hot. Hold back of hand above object to feel for any heat.

6.  Do not remove hot things from furnace area.

7. Do not remove trivets, firing racks, spatulas or trowels from firing area.

8. If an accident happens (a hot trivet falls to the floor) do not panic. Use pliers or trowel to move or pick up hot item. Do not worry about floor. Worry about being burned.

9. Note where the fire extinguishers are located on wall.

10. Aloe plant in front hall for burns. Burn ointment and first aid items located in shelf next to fire extinguisher.

Sifting/Handling Enamel

1. Wear protective dust mask provided in workshop.

2. Wash your hands prior to eating. Do not eat or drink around your work area.

3. Keep your work area neat and clean.

Polishing Motor Safety

1. No long hair near polishing motor. Tie hair back before using. Grave injury or death could result!

2. No hanging jewelry. Remove all jewelry before using.

3. No Loose Clothing. No scarves or hanging pieces of clothing. Remove these items before using.

4. Wear eye protection. Grave injury could result if eyes are not protected.

5. Please Be Careful! Do Not Rush! Pay Attention and Think About What You Are Doing!