Terms & Conditions – Ceramic Classes

These Terms & Conditions apply to all participants enrolled in ceramic classes. By joining, you agree to the following:

1. Class Types & Structure

Duration: 1 class per week, over 4 consecutive weeks.
Length: Each class is 3 hours.
Clay Provided: Up to 2 × 10kg bags of white, slightly grogged clay per 4-week cycle. Additional bags will be invoiced.
Glazes Provided: Basic glazes (white & transparent, blue, espresso). Any other paint-on or dipping glazes must be supplied by you, or I can purchase them on request and invoice you. Glazes will be stored securely in a personal locker.
Firings Included:
- Bisque firing: 1 ×
- Glaze firing: up to 2 ×
- Overglaze firing: 1 ×
- Additional firings due to poor craftsmanship or extra work will be invoiced separately.
Work Size Limits: You may build as much and as large as you like, provided it fits in my kiln.

Duration: Same schedule as Advanced (1 class per week, 4 consecutive weeks, 3 hours per class).
Clay Provided: 1 × 10kg bag of white, slightly grogged clay per 4-week cycle. Additional clay must be purchased.
Learning Progression:
- Starters: First 4 weeks focus on basic techniques and exercises. Large-scale work may only begin after these foundations are learned.
- Intermediates: Same terms as Advanced but limited to 1 × 10kg bag of clay.

Classes are sold in 4-week packages.
Missed classes cannot be carried over into the next 4-week cycle.
If you miss a class, you may attend any Starter or Intermediate class during the same 4-week cycle to make up for it. Otherwise, the class is forfeited.
Payment must be made in advance. If payment is not received, you cannot attend classes or collect finished work.

I will take steps to separate fragile/risky work to minimize the chance of explosions. However, I cannot guarantee protection of your work or others’ work in case of kiln accidents.
Clay is inherently temperamental. Even when all steps are followed, cracks, warping, or explosions may occur.
I do not take responsibility for:
- Cracks, damages, or mistakes due to clay behavior.
- Explosions in the kiln affecting your work or others’ work.
Additional firings required due to poor craftsmanship will be invoiced.

Only white, slightly grogged clay is provided.
All personal glazes and materials must be labeled and will be stored in a locker.
You are responsible for collecting your finished pieces within a reasonable timeframe.

By participating in these classes, you acknowledge and accept that:

Ceramic work carries risks of cracking, breakage, and kiln explosions.
The instructor is not liable for damage, loss, or breakage of work, tools, or personal property.
Safety instructions must be followed at all times.