Studio and Class Policies

 Due to limited capacity and high demand, cancellations must be confirmed three weeks prior to class start date so we can fill the empty space.  Refunds will not be given after that.
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our understanding is greatly appreciated as we are a small Business.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused .

If your desired class or events are full, please follow us on social media for announcements or check back soon!  Sorry due to popular demand and studios popularity
we cannot offer waitlists for future classes or events. 

Fees/Payment Policy

Class Sessions, Camps and Workshops (not pertaining to Onetime events)

Artyard Studio will retain a $27 processing fee for all refunds on Classes that are held as scheduled. Tuition fees can be refunded if the student withdraws prior to three weeks before the beginning of classes session, but the processing fee is not refundable. Thereafter,  no refunds for a student cancellation. There are no refunds once a class has started. No refunds or credit will be given for missed classes or workshops. No exceptions will be made. This includes absences due to unexpected events or personal circumstances such as illness. Any deviation from policies and procedures may result in a dismissal from class with no refund. For classes cancelled by AYS due to weather, closures or instructor illness, a make up class will be rescheduled before the end of the Class sessions end.

Please plan to attend all scheduled classes. We cannot offer make-up sessions due to class size and format.

Onetime Events

One time events are Try-its Pottery, Date Nights, Give it a Spin.

  • You should bring a small hand towel. Wear older clothes, you will get muddy, especially on the wheel.
  • We reserve the right to cancel events if the minimum enrollment is not reached.
  • We reserve the right to cancel onetime events due to inclement weather, mandated closures .
  • No refunds or credits will be given prior to Start of / or for missed one day Events. This includes absences due to unexpected events or personal circumstances such as illness.  No exceptions will be made. Your understanding is greatly appreciated as we are a small Business.
  • You may Gift your spot to a family member or friend that fits event attendee criteria. You need to phone and email contact AYS ahead of time with pertinent information about this switch with a minimum of 24 hours prior please.  All policies apply to Gifted recipients and you.
  • (reschedule registration codes ) When you registration is confirmed that counts as use of the reschedule code and no changing dates or refunds will be given for missed events. No refunds or credit will be given prior to Start of / or for missed one day Events.  No exceptions will be made.
  • AYS is not responsible for all pottery not picked up in a timely manor no later than 8 weeks from Event Pickup notice.
  • When you registration is confirmed that counts agreement to policies and no changing dates or refunds will be given for missed onetime events. Your understanding is greatly appreciated as we are a small Business. 

For Onetime Events cancelled by AYS due to weather, mandated closures or instructor illness, an event offering will be rescheduled and a reschedule registration codes will be sent via email.

Class Sessions, Camps and Workshops

(Not pertaining to Onetime events)
  • You should bring a small hand towel. Wear older clothes, you will get muddy, especially on the wheel.
  • We reserve the right to cancel classes or workshops if the minimum enrollment is not reached.
  • We reserve the right to cancel classes or workshops due to inclement weather, closures .
  • Full tuition less processing fee which is not refundable will be returned if class is not conducted.
  • Missed classes are non refundable.
  • 100% of tuition Less the $27.00 processing fee will be refunded with notice 3 weeks prior to 1st class.
  • No refunds or credit will be given after 21 days prior Start of a 6 week classes or Workshop .  No exceptions will be made.
  • Your understanding is greatly appreciated as we are a small Business.
  • (Payment Using Gift certificates or codes) When you registration is confirmed that counts as use of the certificate or reschedule code and no changing dates or refunds will be given for missed classes or events. No exceptions will be made.
  • Studio credit will be given with a notice 3 weeks prior to 6 week workshop if spot can be filled by you 21 days prior to 6 week class or camps.
  • No refunds or credit will be given for missed events/workshops.  No exceptions will be made.
  • ALL artwork not picked up during workshop time AYS is not responsible for. It must be picked up or finished in a timely manor no later than 8 weeks from last class or workshop. Also Clay and tools will become property of AYS if left behind end of workshop. AYS is not responsible for notice.
  • Sorry any work that is left at the studio past three months will be disposed of.
  • When you registration is confirmed that counts agreement to policies and no changing dates or refunds will be given for missed classes or events. Your understanding is greatly appreciated as we are a small Business. 

Studio Release Policy

By becoming student or parent of a student of Artyard Studio Pottery  you do hereby give your consent, assign, license, and legal representatives the irrevocable right to use your name, photographs of you and your work in all forms and media and in all manners, including composite or distorted representations, for advertising, trade, or any other lawful purposes and wave any right to inspect or approve the finished product, including written copy, that may be created in connection therewith.  Clicking on register indicates that you are of full age and have read this release and are fully familiar with its content.

Retail Gallery or Show Refund Policy

For online purchases please review our Store Policy page. For purchases made at shows or in class these policies apply.

  • No refunds.  No exceptions will be made.
  • All items may be returned within 15 days, for store credit, as long as they are in the same New unused condition in which they were purchased and are accompanied by their receipt.
  • After 15 days, items may not be returned or exchanged.