TERMS AND CONDITIONs

Class and Workshop places

Places in our classes and workshops are offered on a first come, first served basis to individuals, once payment has been made. If a course is over subscribed or has insufficient subscription to allow it to proceed, the student may be offered the option of a transfer to another class or workshop, or a refund of their course fee.

Unfortunately it is not possible for us to pro-rate courses. It is not possible to reimburse individuals for missed classes. Even if students know in advance that they cannot attend one of the dates of the course/block that they have signed/or wish to sign up for. All classes must be paid for in advance regardless of attendance.

Class and Workshop Cancellations

We really hope you take careful consideration when booking into any of our classes/workshops. We need to confirm class numbers, secure studio space and our artist tutors time well in advance including any necessary travel/accommodation requirements for artist tutors to ensure it’s viable. Any changes to class numbers can be detrimental to our business. While we appreciate life is not always predictable and things can sometimes change at the last minute we have done our best to create policies that are fair to you as well as ensuring we can continue to do what we do.

Please email us at info@schoolhouseforart.com with the request and reasons for the cancellation so they can be dealt with accordingly. We will endeavour to reply to your request within 48 hours but the time of your request will be noted in your email. Refund requests cannot be handled over the phone. We will consider each request on an individual basis but below are outlines of our cancellations policies for most instances.

Cancellation or change by the Schoolhouse: If for some reason the Schoolhouse for Art need to alter/cancel the date/times of a course or workshop, customers will be notified by email or phone call with as much time in advance as possible. There are options offered to transfer to new dates/times, transfer of booking to a course to the same value, credit or full refund.
Change of Mind: If for some reason you change your mind within 24hours of booking a course with us we will process a full refund and hope you can join us again in the future.
Cancellations by customer before 30 days of the workshop/course start date: The Schoolhouse for Art can offer a full refund or hold credit to the full value of the booking to be used by the customer at a future date.
Cancellations by customer after 30 days but before 10 days of the workshop/course start date: The Schoolhouse for Art can offer a refund less 20% booking deposit or hold credit to the full value of the booking to be used by the customer within 90 days. New booking is non-refundable. Note: This is not the case for bookings to workshops ran by International visiting artists.
Cancellations by customer after 10 days of the workshop/course* start date: In this instance the cancellation is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Cancellations by customer for workshops with International visiting artist tutors after 30 days of the start date: no refund can be offered.
Any deposits paid to hold a place in any course or workshop is non-refundable

Subscriptions/Payment plans

If you have opted for a subscription or payment plan it is automatically agreed between us that you will pay the full amount in the time specified. Subscriptions/payment plans cannot be cancelled.

Academy places

Places in the Cornerstone & Atelier Academy classes are offered through an application process. Once a participants application has been successful they will be offered a place in that specific course. The place is only secured once non-refundable deposit or full payment has been received by the Schoolhouse for Art. All other places in our Academy courses are offered on a first come, first served basis to individuals, once payment has been made.

Academy Refunds

There is a non-refundable deposit for secured places. If a place is cancelled within 30 days of the start date there is a 50% non-refundable fee.

Admission

Schoolhouse for Art reserve the right of admission. Participants must be at least 18 years of age in order to participate in our Adult Art Classes and Workshops, individuals younger than this may not be excluded but will require parental/guardian consent.

Mailing List & GDPR

Schoolhouse for Art will not share your information with external parties. Your email detail is kept on our database, we attach this detail to our master contacts list and the mailing list concerning the topic which you have registered or expressed interest in. If you wish to be removed from these lists, there will be an un-subscribe option at the bottom of the communication.

Students and Personal Property/Storage of Materials

We regret that responsibility can not be accepted for any loss, damage or injury to persons or property while on the school grounds/premises. Unfortunately, the Schoolhouse is not in a position to store any art materials belonging to the student, be it tools/equipment or artworks.

Closures

In the event of closure due to bad weather, or some other unforeseen event, every effort will be made to contact students in advance. Where classes are lost, the Schoolhouse for Art reserve the right to rearrange those classes at alternative dates.

Payment

All payments are made via our Squarespace web platform www.schoolhouseforart.com
Payments are processed securely through Stripe

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed on the property at any time.

Photographic imagery

Still or video imagery is not allowed in the Schoolhouse for Art teaching studios without prior consent from both the tutor and Schoolhouse management. It is particularly important to note that in life drawing & painting and portrait sessions that all telephones should be switched off, and not used under any circumstance. Opportunity can be made for you to take pictures of your work as arranged with the tutor.

Animals

Animals are not allowed inside the building at any time except guide dogs / assistance animals.

Stairs

Students must use the handrail at all times while using the stairs

Gift Vouchers

Vouchers are valid for 5 years from the date of purchase specified and are specifically for art classes and workshops at Schoolhouse for Art. Please note that vouchers are non transferable and not redeemable for cash. Classes and workshops must be booked at least one week in advance. Vouchers are redeemed by supplying the voucher code when purchasing an art class or workshop. The value of the voucher will then be refunded when the voucher code has been validated.

Health & Safety

The Schoolhouse for Art aim to offer an environment that facilitates creativity whilst also maintaining standards that do not compromise the health or safety of our employees, our tutors and our visiting artists - you. Please take time to read our H&S statement and our risk assessment manual when you arrive for a class or workshop. We hope that all individuals will take the opportunity to be aware of hazards and ameliorate against them when and where possible.