Visual Arts Classes Policies
CLASS POLICIES
Skill Levels:
Classes are described by skill level, grade and/or age appropriateness. Skill levels include beginner, intermediate and advanced. Ages for youth classes are 5-15 unless otherwise specified. Young Adult is considered 16 years of age. Adult classes are for ages 18 and above.
Supply Lists / Materials Fee:
Non-refundable materials fees will be automatically added to courses where materials are provided by the Workhouse. Some course listings will have fees listed to be paid directly to the instructor at the first course meeting. Some course listings will have a supply list attached to your reservation email. Please read your course listing carefully for these details.
Cancellation Policy - Programs may only be canceled and/or rescheduled for the following reasons:
No enrollment for program: Programs with no students enrolled will be cancelled.
Inclement weather: In the event of inclement weather, programs will be canceled no later than noon, the day of the scheduled program. Programs will be rescheduled for a comparable future date and time. Closures, cancellations, and delays will appear as a red banner at the top of the Workhouse webpage: please check there first. We will also email you if your scheduled class is affected.
Facilities: Should there be an unforeseen circumstance with the facility not being able to accommodate the program safely and appropriately, the program will be rescheduled as soon as possible. Closures, cancellations, and delays will appear as a red banner at the top of the Workhouse webpage: please check there first. We will also email you if your scheduled class is affected.
Refund Policy:
When you cancel to three weeks or longer before first date of class:
Students who withdraw their registration up to three weeks before class begins and receive a full refund.
When you cancel between 8 and 20 days before the first date of class:
Students who withdraw their registration between two and three weeks before class begins will have the total amount of their tuition and materials fee, less 25%, refunded.
When you cancel one week before the first date of class:
Students who withdraw their registration within one week of the first date of class will forfeit their registration and materials fees.
Requests for full refunds within two weeks of class will be considered on a case-by-case basis; please email registrar@workhousearts.org or phone Education Programs at 703-584-2934.
Late Registration and Missed Classes:
Late registrations are permitted for classes that do not have full enrollment, with permission of the instructor. Should a student miss a class due to personal conflicts, sickness or prior engagement, Workhouse instructors are not required to offer make-up lessons to that student. Neither the Workhouse nor our instructors are responsible for a student’s personal schedule and how that may affect the student’s class attendance.
Workhouse Policy:
Students enrolled in courses are required to obey all safety standards and policies established by instructors. Some media carry inherent hazards, which will be discussed by instructors at the first-class meeting. The Workhouse is not liable for any personal injury or loss of property, including artwork belonging to any student. No student will be denied admission based on race, sex, or ethnic origin.
Weather Policy:
In the event of inclement weather, WAC will make a decision regarding closure and communicate updates to applicable students. Please note that our closure policy, while informed by Fairfax County Government, will not always reflect the same closure status. We will make good faith efforts to reschedule and provide make-up dates for classes canceled due to weather or emergency conditions, however If the student cannot attend the rescheduled course, you have the option of a refund, transfer, or tax-deduction for the remainder of the course.
Workhouse Holidays:
New Year’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. These holidays, weather-related closures, or any additional days designated by the instructor may require make-up dates to be scheduled with students.