Deposits and Balances
A $100 deposit is required to enroll. The balance must be paid online by the Wednesday before the term begins. If balances are not paid on time your deposit is forfeit and your space offered to others.
Eight Week Adult Classes Withdrawal
Normal terms: If students withdraw within 8 to 15 days of the start of class, a $50 withdrawal fee will be charged. After that a $100 withdrawal fee will be charged. However, once classes have started there will be no refunds at all. There are no refunds for students who need to self-quarantine. If you wish to withdraw, please send an email to [email protected].
Covid
As of January 2023 masking is suggested but not required. Masks protect against colds, flu, covid and dust 😉
Quarantining
Should you be exposed to Covid you must quarantine in accordance with the CDC Guidelines. There will be no refunds or make-up classes. Please check the CDC website for current guidelines.
Mandatory Closure
If classes are canceled due to government mandates, such as we experienced with Covid 19, in 2020…
During weeks 1 or 2 we will give a 40% refund, no credit option because it is complicated to track.
During weeks 3 or 4 we will give a 20% refund.
After 4 weeks no refund will be given.
All work that reached the trimmed stage will be bisqued and made available for students to claim. Glazed pots will be fired when we reopen. Untrimmed work will be discarded.
Workshops Withdrawal
No refunds will be given within two weeks of the workshop.
Cancelations Due to Foul Weather
If the Pittsburgh Public Schools have a 2-hour delay or are closed, Fireborn MAY close or delay also. Schools sometimes close because of cold weather, but cold weather is not a sufficient reason for us to delay or close. Delays and closings for Fireborn will be posted here by 8:30 a.m. for morning classes and 4:30 p.m. for evening classes. We will reschedule if feasible.
Cancelations of an Eight Week Class
Fireborn may cancel an 8-week class, in which case deposits will be refunded.