Policies & Procedures

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Hattie Weselyk Studio is a small studio and we care deeply about the health and well-being of our students. We have reopened our studio doors and have made some changes to ensure the safety of our students. In addition to offering classes on site, we now have online Jewelry classes to choose from.

Jewelry Studio Classes:

• Class sizes are limited to 6 students. 
•  Each student will have a work station, equipped with tools used most regularly to minimize sharing of tools and communal tool cabinets.
• Each student will have their own "bench" or work area that is separated to maintain a 6 ft distance from other students. 
• Two student maximum in the soldering room to maintain safe work distance.
• All students must wear a face mask upon entry to studio and keep their mask on at all times.
• Each work station will be equipped with cleaning wipes and/or disinfectant spray to clean work surface and tools before leaving for the day. This ensures all tools are clean for the next class. 
• Hattie and all instructors will wear a mask while teaching. Students may choose to wear cotton gloves. Latex recommend latex gloves as they are not safe and in fact are hazardous around solvents and soldering. Cotton gloves may be worn and optional for students.

Clay Studio Classes

The clay studio gallery is equipped with two garage doors. For all summer and fall classes, weather permitting, the garage doors will be open for fresh air.  

• All students must wear a face mask for the duration of class.   
• Cleaning wipes and/or disinfectant spray will be provided to clean your work surface before leaving for the day.
• Only one person at a time may enter the clay sink room to clean their tools and hands. 
• Class size is limited to 6 students. That being said, please be sure to sign up in advance!
•  If the weather is nice, students are welcome to pull their pottery wheels onto the driveway! We will manage all electrical extensions should you wish to do so! 

Of course, if anyone is uncomfortable coming to the studio, accommodations can be made. Please inquire about our Zoom-In virtual attendance option as well as private lessons

• If it is necessary to cancel a course due to insufficient enrollment and the studio cancels a class, registered students will have the option to receive a studio class credit or refund.  
• In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather, a make-up date will be scheduled.  Studio credit will be given in the event that a student can't attend the scheduled make-up date. 
• We are unable to provide a refund for classes that are missed due to personal scheduling conflicts. Please see our COVID 19 policies below.
• If a student needs to cancel their registration, they must email classes@hattieweselykstudio.org or call 484-905- 2773.  Hattie pays her teachers based on enrollment count.  If a student cancels within 2 days of a class start, no refund will be given.
• All Open Studio Jewelry and Clay Passes may not be applied as credit towards instructional classes or workshops.
• COVID 19 Exposure:  Should a student test positive or have been exposed to an individual who has tested positive for COVID 19, please notify the studio.  To protect other students who are also enrolled in the same class, they will be notified by email if the exposure took place within 10 days of possible exposure. 
• Please note that class refunds and credits will not be applied to any student who chooses not to attend class related to COVID 19 contraction or exposure.
• If a teacher contracts COVID 19 or has been directly exposed to someone who has tested positive, all students ENROLLED in that teacher's class will be notified. Please note that class refunds and credits WILL NOT be applied to any student who chooses not to attend class related to COVID 19 contraction or exposure. Please see our Zoom-In Option below.

The studio operates on an "accept your risk" attendance. That said, we do all we can to make sure students are safe and clean the studio regularly. Every day Hattie opens her studio and home understanding this very risk.  Please do not attend class if you are sick or have COVID 19 symptoms. 

ZOOM-IN OPTION:  Should any enrolled student who has tested positive for COVID 19 or a student who may have been exposed and does not feel safe physically attending the studio, they now have the option to join virtually via Zoom.us.  Please let the studio know and we will make arrangements for that class. It is not ideal but at least you will not miss out on your class. We will do our best to be flexible and fair.   

• Hattie Weselyk Studio reserves the right to use photos taken during the program for publicity purposes in printed media, social and web.  Registration in a class gives the Studio permission to use images without further consent.  
• Photos and videos taken during children's classes will be used only with parental consent.

• Hattie Weselyk Studio reserves the right to make changes in programs, schedules and instructors when necessary.  
• Registration can be refused to any student who is disruptive or interferes with the ability of other students to enjoy the class. 

• The studio space is a renovated 18th century farmhouse and is not wheelchair accessible. 
• If a customer requires special accommodations, please contact classes@hattieweselykstudio.org prior to registering for classes.

• Hattie Weselyk Studio is not responsible for any personal property left on premises and is not liable in the event that said property is lost, stolen or damaged.