BRICKHOUSE POLICIES
BrickHouse is not responsible for providing make-up classes or issuing refunds to students who miss classes due to illness, emergencies, or other events beyond our control. Prices, instructors and rooms are subject to change without notice. Studios are for use by currently enrolled students only. There is no surveying of classes. Course registration is non-transferable. BrickHouse reserves the right to refuse registration to students with a history of inappropriate or disruptive behavior. Incidents of behavior not in accordance with the principles of Brickhouse are grounds for suspension, termination and revocation of registration.
Registration
You may register in person or by phone. Priority is given to those who register in person.
Late Registration
Late registration is permitted in certain classes prior to the second session if the class is not fully subscribed. There is no admission to any class after the second session. Brickhouse does not prorate the price of a class.
Cancellations
Brickhouse reserves the right to cancel a class or workshop. If enrollment goals are not met, a course may be cancelled up to 48 hours before the first scheduled class. In the event of a cancellation, a full refund is granted.
Refunds and Transfers
Refund and transfer requests must be made via mail or in person. Registration receipts are required and there is a $35 processing fee for all refunds and transfers.
Classes that meet four times or less
Refund requests must be received at least two weeks prior to the workshop in order to receive a 100% course refund. A 50% refund or credit toward a transfer may be issued up until three days before the workshop is scheduled. No refunds or transfers are given thereafter.Classes that meet more than four times
To receive a 100% course refund, requests must be received at least two weeks prior to the first session. To receive a 75% refund, requests must be received at least one day prior to the first session. To receive a 50% refund, requests must be received at least one day prior to the second session. Transfers may be requested up to one day prior to the second class to another current Brickhouse class. No refunds or transfers are granted after the second class.
Benchtime
Use of studio without instruction is available to currently enrolled students only. Benchtime schedules are posted in the studio by the second week of classes. A fee is required for Benchtime use. Benchtime is not available for students taking workshops unless approved by the Director. Benchtime is non-transferable.
Lockers
Lockers are rented for a fee. Students must provide their own locks. Lockers must be cleaned out at the end of any term or re-rented for the next term. Unpaid lockers are cleaned out after the end of each term and the contents disposed.
Returned Checks
Checks that do not clear will incur a $35 processing fee.
Work Exchange Assistantship
A limited number of work exchange assistantships are available in all areas of Brickhouse. Students interested in applying should contact the Director or call 718-784-4907.
Firing of Work
Firing of work is separate from the class fee and is dependent upon readiness of work and kiln schedule. Firing fee is 4¢ per cubic inch for 2 firings due prior to firing.
Firing of Work
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$100 deposit reserves your seat in class. Tuition must be paid in full prior to 1st class to complete your registration. Fees may not be transferred to another session. BrickHouse is not responsible for providing make-up classes or issuing refunds to students who miss classes due to illness, emergencies, or other events beyond our control. If enrollment goals are not met, a course may be cancelled up to 48 hours before the first scheduled class. In the event of a cancellation, a full refund is granted.
Bring apron/change of clothing, old towel to first class.
Pottery tool kits are required, and available for purchase at registration or
first class for $20.