Business Policies

Illness:

Please do not attend your in-person art lesson if you have any symptoms of illness. If a child is not well enough to go to school, they are not well enough to attend art lessons.

Credits for Missed Classes In-Person:

No refunds or credits are offered for missed in-person art lessons.

Make-Up Classes:

While it is best for your child to attend their own classes if possible, you may schedule for your child to attend a make-up class for any missed classes if necessary. Time slots available are;

• Wednesdays afterschool 5:30 to 7 pm 
• Wednesday evenings 7:15 to 8:45 pm
• Fridays afterschool 5:30 to 7 pm
• Friday evenings 7:15 to 8:45 pm
• Saturday mornings 9 to 10:30 am
• Saturday Mornings 10:45 am to 12:15 pm

 
Cancelled Classes:

​If Judith has to cancel a class, a make-up class will be scheduled at the same time and day of the week as the one that was cancelled. If there is no room in the schedule for a make-up class, the next term will receive a partial credit for the missed class.  

Lock-Downs:

In the event of a lock-down. All in-person art lessons will be delivered on zoom.

​Health and Safety:

• It is strongly recommended for you to wear a mask to your in-person art lessons.
• If you have an existing medical condition, allergy or disability that may affect your participation in a class, you should notify Judith at the time of enrollment.
• No Eating  at in-person art lessons in the Studio. 
• Children should be escorted to their in-person art lesson by a parent or guardian. If this causes you difficulty, please let us know how we can help.
• Doors will be locked after all the students arrive. 
• Students will be escorted to the foyer to join their families at the end of their lesson.
• No Perfume at in-person art lessons... Due to students coping with asthma, allergies and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, please help everyone to breath better by not wearing perfume - thanks for understanding.

Punctuality:

• Please do your best to be punctual for class. 
• If you are late, just come on into your class and don't worry about it. Life and traffic happens - smile and breath deeply... ;o)     
• Please note, if you are late enough to miss the lesson part of the in-person class, I will try to catch you up a little bit during class time if I am able to... And you are welcome to come to participate in the class studio working time, but I cannot give the lesson twice...  thanks for your understanding..

What to Wear:
Dress in clothing that is comfortable to work in... Please wear clothing suitable for the possibility of being stained with paint.

Smart Phones:
We use art supplies that are not phone friendly. I accept full responsibility for the children in my care, but will not be held responsible for any harm that comes to a phone... Children are not permitted to take photographs, videos or make any recordings of audio in the studio. If adult students would like to take photos or videos of class demos or lessons, please ask permission first... You may use these recordings for personal use only; you may not publish them online. Adult students must ask permission of their intended subject to photograph anybody - either their instructor or other students.​

Refunds:
There are no refunds. 

Free Trial Lessons:
Only one trial lesson per student. Trial lessons happen during previously scheduled classes. Please schedule your trial lesson in the class that fits your weekly schedule and you or your child would like to join. I am always happy to meet new students and their parents... a trial lessons will allow for this meeting to take place. This participation will help you and/or your child find out if the class is a fit for your needs. Trial lessons need to be scheduled, no drop-ins please.  After a trial lesson, the student will be invited to join the class at the bulk lesson rate. The fee will be pro-rated to only include the lessons that will be attended. Student must sign up for all lessons remaining in the term to qualify for the bulk lesson rate. There are no private trial lessons...No trial lessons are available in a class that has full enrollment. Scheduled trial lessons may be canceled if class enrollment becomes full. A trial lesson does not secure you a spot for a full term of art lessons.

No Drop-Ins:
I am very happy to meet prospective students during a scheduled trial lesson. I will not be available to meet with you if you just pop by... Thank you for your understanding. 

Bulk Rate:

There is a discount for purchasing a full session of art lessons... If the session has already begun, and there are spots available in the class you would like to join, you will be invited to join the session with the fee pro-rated at the bulk rate to include only the lessons that are left on the agenda for that term.

Pay-as-you-go:
You may sign up for lessons on a pay as you go basis, but the fee will be an extra $5+hst/lesson as compared to the bulk rate.  If you choose this option, you must pay for each lesson on the day you attend. Pay-as-you-go students are not eligible for the intending to register list, nor are spots guaranteed. Preference is given to students who sign up for a full term of classes. Thanks for your understanding.

HST:

This sales tax will be added to all fees.

How to Register:
Please pay for the program of your choice to reserve your spot. Please use the Google Pay options on the website.

Art Materials:
Materials are supplied for children’s art classes. Theses art materials are non-toxic and high quality. Students in adult classes will receive a materials list on enrollment and are required to supply their own art materials. 

Long Weekends:

There are no classes scheduled on Fridays or Saturdays of long weekends. Friday and Saturday weekly classes will have a fewer lessons scheduled per term. There will be an email reminder of upcoming weeks with no classes scheduled...

PA days:

Friday and Saturday classes will be scheduled as usual on weeks where the children have a PA day scheduled for their school...

Age Requirements:

The Art Spark Beginners age requirements are firm - children need to already be 6 to start classes. Age requirements for Art Spark and Art Spark Youth classes are a little more flexible... Children develop at different rates ... If you have any questions about the best class for your child, please talk to Judith: 905-839-7816.