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Registration is now open!
OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAM
Six Week Session Courses
Session 5 of 2026
August 10th through September 20th
Six Week Courses
at Green & Bisque Clayhouse
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$385
(Returning students receive a $25 discount)Each class meets once a week for six weeks and includes two hours of instruction, featuring demonstrations and hands-on guidance from your instructor.
In addition to weekly classes, students have a two-week grace period at the end of the session to finish trimming, glazing, and other work—totaling 8 weeks of studio access.
Open studio hours are available throughout the 6-week instructional period:
Monday through Friday, 10 AM – 9 PM
Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM – 5 PM
This provides ample opportunity to practice outside of class time.
Students may produce up to 3,000 cubic inches of work (calculated as width × length × height). Independent Study students may produce up to 3,500 cubic inches. Additional inches may be purchased in the shop: either $50 for 1,500 cubic inches, or à la carte at $0.10 per cubic inch.
Your first 25 lb bag of clay is included with registration.
All classes are held in our newly renovated front studio, with additional access to the main studio during designated lab hours and for glazing.
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Ceramics is a craft that rewards time, patience, and consistent practice. While our classes provide the guidance, techniques, and support you need to build a strong foundation, mastery does not happen in a single session or even a single course.
If your goal is to see significant improvement, we encourage you to spend time practicing outside of class. The students who progress the fastest are the ones who return to the studio, repeat the fundamentals, experiment, make mistakes, and keep creating.
Every potter you admire has made hundreds, if not thousands, of pieces along the way. Embrace the process, celebrate your progress, and remember that every piece you make is another step in your journey.
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Session 1: January 5th - February 15th
Registration for Session 1 will open on Friday, October 24th @ 12pm PST!
Session 2: March 2nd - April 12th
Registration for Session 2 will open on Monday, January 16th @ 12pm PST!
Session 3: April 27th - June 7th
Registration for Session 3 will open on Friday, March 13th @ 12pm PST!
Session 4: June 22nd - August 2nd
Registration for Session 4 will open on Friday, May 8th @ 12pm PST!
Session 5: August 10th - September 20th
Registration for Session 5 will open on Friday, July 3rd @ 12pm PST!
Session 6: October 5th - November 15th
Registration for Session 6 will open on Friday, August 17 @ 12pm PST!
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Important Note: All cancellations will incur a $20 processing fee.
Due to high demand, cancellations made at least one week before the start of class will receive a full refund, less the $20 processing fee. Cancellations made within one week of the start of class will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations made within 5 days of the class start date are non-refundable. Once the class has begun, no refunds will be issued. Unfortunately, we are unable to transfer credits to a future semester.
Thank you for your understanding.
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1. I will be out of town for one of the classes. Are there make-up classes or can I participate in another class on a different day?
Unfortunately, we do not offer make-up classes or allow students to attend another class on a different day. However, you’ll have access to over 40 hours of open studio time each week to practice outside of class. We recommend notifying your instructor in advance so they can help you catch up on anything you might miss.
2. I’m trying to get into a class, but everything is always sold out. Any tips?
We understand the frustration! Our classes do sell out quickly—some within seconds. To improve your chances, we suggest setting a reminder or alarm to register as soon as sign-ups open. You can also fill out our waitlist form to be added to our mailing list and receive early notifications.
3. What are the studio access hours for students?
Monday - Friday (week 1-6): 10 AM - 9 PM
Monday - Friday (grace period: week 7 & 8): 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 10 AM - 5 PM
4. I have a gift card. Can I use it for a 6-week class?
Yes! Please give us a call at the studio and we’ll be happy to get you enrolled using your gift card. We apologize for the extra step, but this is the only way we can apply gift cards to classes.
5. I tried to register for my friend, but now the class is full!
To ensure you and your friend can get into the same class, we recommend both of you enrolling at the same time on your own devices as soon as registration opens. Spots fill quickly, and it’s best to act fast!
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Session 5 of 2026
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SELF DIRECTED CLASSES
Returning students only
Independent Study at Green & Bisque Clayhouse
Begins on Monday, August 10
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Independent Study is designed for students with extensive experience who have completed multiple classes at the ceramics studio and can work independently to develop their own bodies of work.
Participants have studio access Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Returning students only. Completion of multiple ceramics classes and ability to work independently on personal projects. This program is for experienced students who can manage their own practice and create bodies of work.
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$385
Price includes:
6 weeks of class meetings, plus a 2-week grace period to complete your work
Unlimited studio access Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 9 PM, and Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM
Complimentary 25 lbs bag of clay
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Important Note:
All refunds will incur a $20 processing fee.Due to high demand, cancellations made at least one week before the start of class will receive a full refund.
Cancellations made within one week of the start of class will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made within five days of the start of class are not eligible for a refund. There are no refunds once the class has begun.
We are unable to transfer credit to a future session.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Mid-Range Independent Study at Green & Bisque Clayhouse
Begins on Monday, August 10
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Mid-Range Independent Study is for experienced students who have completed multiple classes at the ceramics studio and can work independently to create cohesive bodies of work.
Please note: This program is specifically for cone 5/6 mid-range work.
Important: Be sure to read through the terms and conditions and check the box to confirm your eligibility.Participants have studio access Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Returning students only. Completion of multiple ceramics classes and ability to work independently. This program is specifically for students working with cone 5/6 mid-range clay and glazes. Students must review and agree to the terms and conditions before enrolling.
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$385
Price includes:
6 weeks of class meetings, plus a 2-week grace period to complete your work
Unlimited studio access Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 9 PM, and Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM
Complimentary 25 lbs bag of clay
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Important Note:
All refunds will incur a $20 processing fee.Due to high demand, cancellations made at least one week before the start of class will receive a full refund.
Cancellations made within one week of the start of class will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made within five days of the start of class are not eligible for a refund. There are no refunds once the class has begun.
We are unable to transfer credit to a future session.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Mondays.
Beginner Wheel Throwing 1 with Joseph Lee
Mondays, 10am to 12pm
Class begins on Monday, August 10
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This introductory wheel-throwing course focuses on building a strong foundation on the potter’s wheel. Students will learn centering, opening, pulling walls, trimming, and basic glaze application. No prior experience is required.
The class meets once a week for 2 hours over 6 weeks, with demonstrations and hands-on instruction. You’ll also have a 2-week grace period to finish your work independently. Each class includes access to over 40 hours of open studio time per week.
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No experience necessary—perfect for first-time students.
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$385
Price includes:
6 weeks of class meetings, plus a 2-week grace period to complete your work
Unlimited studio access Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 9 PM, and Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM
Complimentary 25 lbs bag of clay
Hand-Building Fundamentals with Faith Cho
Mondays, 7pm to 9pm
Class begins on Monday, August 10
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Learn essential hand-building techniques including pinch, coil, and slab construction. Students focus on structure, joining methods, and surface approaches while developing confidence working with clay. Ideal for beginners or those strengthening their hand-building skills.
The class meets once a week for 2 hours over 6 weeks, with demonstrations and hands-on instruction. You’ll also have a 2-week grace period to finish your work independently. Each class includes access to over 40 hours of open studio time per week.
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No experience necessary—perfect for first-time students.
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$385
Price includes:
6 weeks of class meetings, plus a 2-week grace period to complete your work
Unlimited studio access Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 9 PM, and Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM
Complimentary 25 lbs bag of clay
Tuesdays.
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Designed for students with prior wheel experience, this course builds on foundational skills. Students should be comfortable throwing basic cylinders and bowls. Projects will focus on refining form, working with more clay, and expanding beyond simple shapes.
Important note: This class is a mid-range class.The class meets once a week for 2 hours over 6 weeks, with demonstrations and hands-on instruction. You’ll also have a 2-week grace period to finish your work independently. Each class includes access to over 40 hours of open studio time per week.
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Completion of Beginner Wheel Throwing (Wheel 1) or equivalent experience. Students should be comfortable centering, pulling walls, and trimming basic forms.
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$385
Price includes:
6 weeks of class meetings, plus a 2-week grace period to complete your work
Unlimited studio access Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 9 PM, and Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM
Complimentary 25 lbs bag of clay
Mid-Range Beginner Wheel Throwing 2 with Marlon Marinero
Tuesdays, 10am to 12pm
Class begins on Tuesday, August 11
Mid-Range Hand-building Fundamentals with Madeline Cox
Tuesdays, 4pm to 6pm
Class begins on Tuesday, August 11
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Learn essential hand-building techniques using mid-range (cone 5) clay. Students explore pinch, coil, and slab construction while focusing on structure, joining methods, and surface approaches. Ideal for beginners or those looking to strengthen their hand-building foundation in a mid-range firing environment.
The class meets once a week for 2 hours over 6 weeks, with demonstrations and hands-on instruction. You’ll also have a 2-week grace period to finish your work independently. Each class includes access to over 40 hours of open studio time per week.
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No experience necessary—perfect for first-time students.
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$385
Price includes:
6 weeks of class meetings, plus a 2-week grace period to complete your work
Unlimited studio access Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 9 PM, and Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM
Complimentary 25 lbs bag of clay
Wednesdays.
Clay Is What You Make Of It! with Stephen Horn
Wednesdays, 10am to 12pm
Class begins on Wednesday, August 12
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Explore the possibilities of clay through handbuilt and wheel-altered forms. Students will work with slabs, surface texture, sprigs, and more to create expressive vessels while building confidence and technical range. This class encourages experimentation and personal voice in a supportive environment.
The class meets once a week for 2 hours over 6 weeks, with demonstrations and hands-on instruction. You’ll also have a 2-week grace period to finish your work independently. Each class includes access to over 40 hours of open studio time per week.
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None, all levels welcome.
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$385
Price includes:
6 weeks of class meetings, plus a 2-week grace period to complete your work
Unlimited studio access Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 9 PM, and Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM
Complimentary 25 lbs bag of clay
Beginner Wheel Throwing 1 with Jessey Duran
Wednesdays, 7pm to 9pm
Class begins on Wednesday, August 12
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Develop your wheel-throwing skills with a focus on intention, planning, and personal expression. Students will explore combining techniques and visualizing forms before throwing to create more thoughtful, cohesive work. A collaborative project invites each participant to help form and trim a large communal cylinder.
The class meets once a week for 2 hours over 6 weeks, with demonstrations and hands-on instruction. You’ll also have a 2-week grace period to finish your work independently. Each class includes access to over 40 hours of open studio time per week.
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Prerequisite: Beginner Wheel 2 or Intermediate wheel-throwing experience recommended.
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$385
Price includes:
6 weeks of class meetings, plus a 2-week grace period to complete your work
Unlimited studio access Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 9 PM, and Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM
Complimentary 25 lbs bag of clay
Thursdays.
Hand-building in Porcelain with Jenna Bonistalli
Thursdays, 10am to 12pm
Class begins on Thursday, August 13
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Explore the unique qualities of porcelain through handbuilding techniques. Students will work with pinch, slab, coil, and surface refinement while learning to handle this delicate and responsive material. Emphasis is placed on touch, timing, and developing sensitivity to form and surface. In addition, students will have the opportunity to explore possibilities for translucency.
The class meets once a week for 2 hours over 6 weeks, with demonstrations and hands-on instruction. You’ll also have a 2-week grace period to finish your work independently. Each class includes access to over 40 hours of open studio time per week.
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Some hand-building skills are recommended.
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$385
Price includes:
6 weeks of class meetings, plus a 2-week grace period to complete your work
Unlimited studio access Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 9 PM, and Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM
Complimentary 25 lbs bag of clay
Lidded Forms with Sharon Mann
Thursdays, 1pm to 3pm
Class begins on Thursday, August 13
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Focus on the art of lidded forms through intermediate wheel-throwing techniques. Students will develop precision in throwing galleries, fitting lids, and refining proportions to create functional, well-resolved vessels. Emphasis is placed on control, consistency, and thoughtful design.
The class meets once a week for 2 hours over 6 weeks, with demonstrations and hands-on instruction. You’ll also have a 2-week grace period to finish your work independently. Each class includes access to over 40 hours of open studio time per week.
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Solid wheel-throwing foundation recommended
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$385
Price includes:
6 weeks of class meetings, plus a 2-week grace period to complete your work
Unlimited studio access Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 9 PM, and Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM
Complimentary 25 lbs bag of clay
Beginner Wheel Throwing 1 with Aisa Castro
Thursdays, 7pm to 9pm
Class begins on Thursday, August 13
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Build a strong foundation on the potter’s wheel. Students will learn centering, opening, pulling walls, trimming, and basic glaze application while developing comfort and consistency with clay. This course focuses on core techniques and building confidence on the wheel.
The class meets once a week for 2 hours over 6 weeks, with demonstrations and hands-on instruction. You’ll also have a 2-week grace period to finish your work independently. Each class includes access to over 40 hours of open studio time per week.
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None. All levels welcome.
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$385
Price includes:
6 weeks of class meetings, plus a 2-week grace period to complete your work
Unlimited studio access Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 9 PM, and Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM
Complimentary 25 lbs bag of clay
Fridays.
Slip Casting with Erin Eleniak
Fridays, 10am to 12:30pm
Class begins on Friday, August 14
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Learn the fundamentals of slip casting using plaster molds. Students will explore mold use, casting techniques, timing, and finishing, along with mid-range firing considerations at cone 5. This class introduces an efficient method for creating consistent forms while allowing room for exploration.
The class meets once a week for 2 hours over 6 weeks, with demonstrations and hands-on instruction. You’ll also have a 2-week grace period to finish your work independently. Each class includes access to over 40 hours of open studio time per week.
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Intermediate level; prior clay experience is strongly recommended.
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$495
Price includes:
6 weeks of class meetings
Unlimited studio access Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 9 PM, and Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM
Complimentary 25 lbs bag of clay
Intermediate Wheel Throwing with Daniel Almanza
Fridays, 7pm to 9pm
Class begins on Friday, August 14
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For students comfortable working independently on the wheel. This course focuses on refining technique, improving consistency, and developing personal forms. Students explore more complex shapes, altered forms, and thoughtful surface treatments.The class meets once a week for 2 hours over 6 weeks, with demonstrations and hands-on instruction. You’ll also have a 2-week grace period to finish your work independently. Each class includes access to over 40 hours of open studio time per week.
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Ability to center and throw consistent cylinders independently.
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$385
Price includes:
6 weeks of class meetings, plus a 2-week grace period to complete your work
Unlimited studio access Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 9 PM, and Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM
Complimentary 25 lbs bag of clay
Saturdays.
Beginner Wheel Throwing 1 with Carol Aronowsky
Saturdays, 10am to 12pm
Class begins on August 15
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This introductory course builds a strong foundation on the potter’s wheel. Students will learn centering, opening, pulling walls, trimming, and basic glaze application. Emphasis is placed on developing comfort, consistency, and core skills.
The class meets once a week for 2 hours over 6 weeks, with demonstrations and hands-on instruction. You’ll also have a 2-week grace period to finish your work independently. Each class includes access to over 40 hours of open studio time per week.
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No prior experience required.
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$385
Price includes:
6 weeks of class meetings
Unlimited studio access Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 9 PM, and Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM
Complimentary 25 lbs bag of clay
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This course introduces students to both wheel throwing and hand-building techniques for a well-rounded foundation in ceramics. Participants will learn essential wheel skills alongside fundamental hand-building methods, gaining a broader understanding of clay behavior and form. Ideal for those who want to explore multiple approaches to making.
The class meets once a week for 2 hours over 6 weeks, with demonstrations and hands-on instruction. You’ll also have a 2-week grace period to finish your work independently. Each class includes access to over 40 hours of open studio time per week. -
None, all levels welcome.
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$385
Price includes:
6 weeks of class meetings, plus a 2-week grace period to complete your work
Unlimited studio access Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 9 PM, and Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM
Complimentary 25 lbs bag of clay
Best of Both Worlds: Wheel Throwing & Hand-Building with Kim Torres
Saturdays, 1pm to 3pm
Class begins on Saturday, August 15
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This course challenges students to build larger structures, whether vessel-based or sculptural. Students will learn how to use maquettes as sketches, working through ideas before scaling up to a final piece. Instruction includes special considerations for building large work, strategies for surface decoration and glazing, and individualized guidance for various hand-building methods.
The class meets once a week for 2 hours over 6 weeks, with demonstrations and hands-on instruction. You’ll also have a 2-week grace period to finish your work independently. Each class includes access to over 40 hours of open studio time per week.
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Hand Building Fundamentals or Intermediate hand-building skills; ability to work independently
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$385
Price includes:
6 weeks of class meetings, plus a 2-week grace period to complete your work
Unlimited studio access Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 9 PM, and Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM
Complimentary 25 lbs bag of clay
Intermediate/Advanced Hand-Building: Large Forms with Oberon Marashlian
Saturdays, 4pm to 6pm
Class begins on Saturday, August 15
Sundays.
Mid-Range Surface Design with Mary Ziats
Sundays, 3pm to 5pm
Class begins on Sunday, August 16
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Explore surface decoration techniques suited for cone 5 firing. Students experiment with slips, underglazes, carving, layering, and glaze interaction to create dynamic surfaces that complement form.
The class meets once a week for 2 hours over 6 weeks, with demonstrations and hands-on instruction. You’ll also have a 2-week grace period to finish your work independently. Each class includes access to over 40 hours of open studio time per week. -
Independent making & glazing knowledge recommended.
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$385
Price includes:
6 weeks of class meetings, plus a 2-week grace period to complete your work
Unlimited studio access Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 9 PM, and Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM
Complimentary 25 lbs bag of clay
Cancellations & Refunds
Important Note:
All refunds will incur a $20 processing fee.
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Due to high demand, cancellations made at least one week before the start of class will receive a full refund, less the $20 processing fee.
Cancellations made within one week of the start of class will receive a 50% refund. Cancellations made within five days of the start of class are not eligible for a refund. There are no refunds once the class has begun.
We are unable to transfer credit to a future session.
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Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Join the waitlist for Session 5 of 2026!
We will contact you if a spot in a class opens. In the meantime, we recommend checking the website periodically and clicking on the class you are interested in taking in case a spot opens up before we are able to contact you.