STUDIO AGREEMENT & LIABILITY/RELEASE WAIVER

DO NOT TOUCH WORK THAT IS NOT YOUR OWN!
Please clean up your wheel and/or workspace. It should be left as it was when you arrived. Please turn off the pottery wheels, and use large wet sponges to wipe down tables and wheels after every use. Tools are to be cleaned and replaced in their designated area. 

Please CLEARLY MARK personal tools brought into the studio with sharpie markers. Mark your shelf AND ANY CLAY BAGS YOU OWN with your name. ANY UNCLAIMED BAGS OF CLAY WILL BE RECYCLED AT THE END OF EVERY MONTH.

UNSIGNED WORK WILL NOT BE FIRED. ALL WORK MUST HAVE AN IDENTIFYING MARK. UNCLAIMED WORK LEFT FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS WILL BE DISCARDED. Sorry we just don't have the shelf space to accommodate storing work. You are welcome to bring back pieces created at NSAC for additional work or firing.

Clay dust is to be kept at a minimum at all times. No sanding indoors, and no dry trimming on the wheel. 

Recycle unwanted clay by placing wet and dry scraps in designated trash cans to be reclaimed. 

Bats are for throwing. Please clean and scrape bats before stacking for storage. You are welcome to bring in your own personal LABELED bats to keep your work on after your class or studio time. Please do not leave work to dry on studio bats for prolonged periods of time.

Please do not leave your work on tables when leaving the studio. Put all unfinished work on designated shelves.

Please clear any chunks of clay from the sink after cleaning your wheel and tools and dispose of in trash

No Eating in the studio. Benches are available outside to enjoy your food.

Members and students are not allowed to operate the kilns. The Kiln area is for trained staff only.

Loose clothing and long hair are hazards at the pottery wheel. Please tie back long hair and avoid long sleeves and loose jewelry while at the wheels.

Do not touch or move any work that is not your own. Please ask a studio member for assistance in moving stored work on the shelves.

Payment is required when booking. If you have a gift card and would like to use it towards classes, one time classes or special events, email matthew@nsartscenter.com

Be respectful of the shared parking. You can park in any spot in the lot in front of the silos, but keep in mind the other businesses working and loading/unloading                                                                                        

Outside clay bodies and glazes are not permitted at the NSAC Unless approved by staff. 

North Shore Arts Center reserves the right to cancel memberships for lack of payment, failure to abide by member policies, inappropriate behaviors, theft or damages to the studio or equipment without a refund.

North Shore Arts Center reserves the right to withdraw students from classes at any time for lack of payment, failure to abide by member policies, inappropriate behaviors, theft or damages to the studio or equipment without a refund.

Membership and class pricing are subject to change without notice.

LIABILITY WAIVER 

I, ____________________________, hereby acknowledge and agree to the following terms and conditions before participating in any activities at North Shore Arts Center LLC

1. Assumption of Risk: I understand that participating in ceramic activities involves certain risks, including but not limited to, personal injury and loss of property. These risks include, but are not limited to, cuts, burns, and accidents involving equipment and materials.

2. Release of Liability: In consideration of being allowed to participate in activities at [Ceramics Studio Name], I hereby release and discharge North Shore Arts Center LLC, Sparrow Surfboards LLC and Watumull Properties Corp & WPC Waialua LLC, its owners, employees, instructors, and affiliates from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me, or to any property belonging to me, while participating in such activities.

3. Responsibility for Personal Property: I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for the safety and security of my personal belongings while at North Shore Arts Center]. I understand that North Shore Arts Center does not assume any responsibility for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property.

4. Compliance with Rules and Instructions: I agree to abide by all rules, regulations, and instructions provided by North Shore Arts Center, its staff, and instructors during my participation in ceramic activities. I understand that failure to comply with these rules may result in my immediate dismissal from the studio without refund.

5. Medical Authorization: In the event of an injury or medical emergency, I authorize North Shore Arts Center and its staff to obtain necessary medical treatment for me. I understand that every effort will be made to contact me or my emergency contact before such action is taken.

6. Photographic Release: I grant North Shore Arts Center the right to take photographs or videos of me during my participation in activities at the studio. I understand that these images may be used for promotional purposes and waive any rights to compensation or ownership.

7. Binding Effect: I understand that this waiver is binding upon me, my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns, and that it cannot be modified orally.

I have read this waiver and fully understand its terms. I voluntarily agree to its content and intend it to be legally binding upon me.

Participant’s Signature: ___________________________

Date: ___________________

Parent/Guardian Signature (if participant is under 18 years old): ___________________________

Date: ___________________