Visual Arts Classes

PLEASE READ THROUGH THE VISUAL ARTS CLASS POLICIES PRIOR TO REGISTRATION

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 a 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 by noon, the day of the scheduled program. Programs will be rescheduled for a comparable future date and time.

• 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. 

Refund Policy - refunds will be made to registrants only in the event of:

• Illness

• Financial hardship

• Unforeseen circumstances that prevent participant from attending class, such as loss of transportation or an emergency

Participants who request a refund due to unforeseen financial hardship must email the Education Department the reasons the refund is being requested.

Participants whose classes are rescheduled by the Workhouse will have a credit applied to their account. The credit must be used for another class within three months of the class that was canceled. If the credit is not used within three months, it will be considered a tax-deductible contribution to the Workhouse Arts Education Program. No shows will not be refunded or transferred to another class. 

Late Registration, Transfer's, and Missed Classes: 

Late registrations are only allowed for classes that do not have full enrollment. All transfers must be made prior to the second meeting of the class. 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-ups 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.