Studio Access Policies

OPEN STUDIOS

Open studio hours can be accessed by students enrolled in 5+ week courses for the duration of that course. Approximately 10-12 hours of non-instructional time per week are available. Schedules are posted online and in each studio on a monthly basis. Open studio hours are included with some 5+ week course tuitions.

Open Studio Access

Studio access allow individuals to open studio hours during each term. Limited to those with basic knowledge of the medium and overseen by a monitor instead of instructor, studio access offers a great opportunity to work at your own pace. Priced per month; registration available online at goggleworks.org/classes. Member discounts do not apply.

CERAMICS

$75 / month

FLAMEWORKING

$120 / month

WARM GLASS

$100 / month

METALS

$75 / month

PRINTMAKING

$75 / month

DARKROOM

$75 / month

WOOD

$100 / month

STUDIO RENTAL PROGRAM

TEXTILES

$75 / month

FINE ART

$50 / month

DIGITAL MEDIA

$75 / month

The Studio Rental Program at GoggleWorks is designed for individuals with previous experience who can work safely and productively without supervision, giving them the opportunity to pursue their passion at their own pace. Priced per month; depending on studio. Visit our studio pages online at goggleworks.org/visit/studios to learn more about our facilities. Contact our studio managers/technicians below for information on availability and pricing.

CERAMICS

Brianna Shimer bshimer@goggleworks.org

HOT GLASS

Scott Krenitsky skrenitsky@goggleworks.org

FLAMEWORKING/FUSED GLASS

Nikki Vitchner nvitchner@goggleworks.org

WOOD Wood Manager programs@goggleworks.org

Registration

Registration closes five business days prior to the start of class in order for instructors to facilitate the best experience.

Payment

Students must pay for classes in full upon registration. We accept cash and checks (on site only) and all major credit cards. Read course descriptions carefully for dates, times, and required supplies. GoggleWorks will send email an confirmation after registration.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS

In the event that a student must withdraw their registration from a class or workshop, GoggleWorks will issue a full refund if cancellation is made seven days prior to the start of class. There will be no refunds or pro-rating options for missed classes. No refunds are issued for cancellations made within one week (seven days) of the first day of the scheduled class. GoggleWorks reserves the right to cancel any program due to insufficient enrollment. If a course is canceled, you will be notified of the cancellation five business days prior to the start of class and will be offered to transfer to another course for a substitute or issued a full refund. In the event that a class or workshop is canceled due to inclement weather, GoggleWorks will schedule a make-up date.

Location

Classes at GoggleWorks are located all around campus depending on your medium. One week (five days) prior to class, GoggleWorks will send a welcome email including where to find your class on campus. If you are unsure of where your class is meeting, check in at the information desk in our lobby for assistance. Our facility is handicapped accessible.

Minors

GoggleWorks requires written permission for all students under the age of 18 who are enrolled in any adult course. Please contact programs@goggleworks.org if you are enrolling a minor and a permission form will be provided via email before the start date of the course. This does not apply for Mini-Makers! Family Workshops or Youth & Teen classes.

WAIT-LISTS

If a class reaches maximum capacity, you will have the option to join a waitlist at the time of registration. If open spots become available in a wait-listed course, wait-listed students will be contacted to register in order of when they were added to the wait-list. If enough students join the wait-list, GoggleWorks will try to add an additional class or workshop.

MATERIALS & SUPPLIES

Most materials required for your course are included in the price of tuition. If additional supplies are needed before the beginning of class, a supply list will be included with the course description and emailed to registered students prior to the start of class.

MAKE-UP DATES

GoggleWorks does not offer make-up dates for any student who is unable to attend a scheduled class.

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

In an effort to keep all participants safe in the ongoing pandemic, GoggleWorks asks that you please not attend in the event that you are exhibiting any symptoms of sickness. If you are feeling unwell, please contact the programs department at programs@ goggleworks.org as soon as possible so we can work with you proactively to find an acceptable solution.

ARTWORK PICKUP

If your class or workshop project(s) requires additional treatment after the course is over, GoggleWorks will contact you when work is completed and ready to be picked up. GoggleWorks does not ship work to students. Student artwork will be held 60 days after course end date. All work is subject to discard after the 60-day period.

VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHS

GoggleWorks reserves the right to use photographs and/or videos taken during classes and other programs to market and promote GoggleWorks and its programs. Any student or legal guardian who does not wish to have his or her child photographed or photographed themselves, is asked to notify programs@goggleworks.org upon registration.

DISCOUNTS

Become part of our creative and dynamic community and enjoy annual benefits as our thanks for your support. GoggleWorks members receive a 15% discount on eligible classes and workshops. Learn more and become a member at: goggleworks.org/ support/membership.

SCHOLARSHIPS

GoggleWorks offers two types of scholarships year-round on a rolling basis; need-based (100% off tuition) and merit-based (50% off tution). Supply fees are not included. Learn more and apply at: goggleworks.org/programs/scholarships.

FINE ART/FIBERS

Alex Crawford acrawford@goggleworks.org

METALS

Alex Walmsley awalmsley@goggleworks.org

CREDITS

Design / Layout: Jess Santucci

Photography: Chris Kendig Photography

Paola Mateo

Kailee Robinson

Taylor Straub