Class Policies

Main Building

CLASSES
The Center offers a wide range of classes and workshops for all ages and abilities. Our instructors are experienced artists and educators, and we strive to create a friendly and welcoming environment for all students. Classes are limited to a certain number of attendees to optimize the classroom experience. New classes are added frequently, so check our website often!

Classes generally run from six to eight weeks. Lengths of classes are noted in class descriptions on our website.
Workshops are generally one- to four-day intensive art instruction.
On-going classes repeat weekly or monthly. Please check our website for any exclusion dates.
Summertime and vacation kids’ classes typically run Monday-Friday, rather than weekly.

Older teenagers are welcome in some adult classes. Please check with us before registering.
The Center complies with the Massachusetts CORI regulations regarding teachers and others working with children.

STATEMENT OF WELCOME
We are a welcoming home -- this is part of our mission. And we are so grateful that you are here!
We continuously aim to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive community where each member is seen, respected, and empowered to contribute. An environment that welcomes and supports all students and instructors and is free of prejudice or intolerance of any kind.

LOCATION & PARKING
Occasionally a class may need to be moved to another location, flexibility is encouraged.

Art Studio is located between our Black Box theater and Main Building on the right side as you enter our parking lot.
Black Box Upstairs is located in the first building on the right of our campus, upstairs.
Schoolhouse is located at the back of our campus down the pathway, follow signs, enter through front door ramp entrance.
Gallery is located in the Main Building.

Parking and drop-off/pick-up for the Schoolhouse is located near the Administration Building at the rear of our lot. If you are a student who requires easy access to the Schoolhouse because of the distance from the parking lot, there is a reserved space directly in front of the Schoolhouse on Savinelli Road. All other students should park in our main lot.

REGISTRATION
Students must pay at time of registration to be considered enrolled. Register early to reserve your spot (see: Cancellation Policy).
Students may register online on our website, by phone at 508.428.0669, or in person at our Box Office.

MATERIALS
Some classes include a materials list, which appears within the class website listing. It is the student’s responsibility bring these required materials to the first class.
Some classes require a lab fee for materials provided by the instructor, paid directly to the instructor at the beginning of the first class.
Contact the teacher directly for clarification on materials questions.

CANCELLATION
Occasionally we do have to cancel classes at the Center despite our best efforts. Reasons for class cancellation include but are not limited to: low enrollment (classes typically need 4 students to run), instructor cancellation, inclement weather, or unforeseen circumstances. We are dedicated to letting students know in a timely manner when class cancellation happens primarily through email or phone contact. We promise not to cancel a class outside these circumstances because we are committed to providing high quality classes for our students and for our instructors.

If a class is canceled due to weather or another unpredictable event, the class will be rescheduled or the remaining class sessions will be extended to make up for missed time, typically the week after the class was initially going to end.

REFUND POLICY

Student Cancellation Policy

  1. Cancellation Notification: All cancellations must be submitted to elisabeth@cotuit.org. Cancellations sent directly to the teacher are not eligible for refunds.

  2. Refund Processing: Refunds can take up to 2 weeks to process.

  3. Early Cancellation (5 days or More Before Class):
    A full refund will be issued for cancellations made at least 5 days prior to the scheduled class.

  4. Late Cancellation (48 Hours or Less Before Class):
    Cancellations made less than 48 hours before class but at least 24 hours prior are eligible for a patron credit with extenuating circumstances.

  5. No-Show (After Class Has Begun):
    If a patron does not attend class after it has started, they may qualify for a 50% refund in the form of patron credit only in the case of a documented emergency. No refunds will be issued.

  6. Missed Classes:
    There is no prorating for missed classes, and no refunds or credits will be issued for absences.

Center Cancellation Policy

  1. Cancellation by the Center:
    If the center cancels a class due to limited enrollment or teacher absence, a full refund will be issued to the payment method on file.

  2. Notice for Class Cancellations:
    We aim to provide at least 48 hours’ notice to students if a class must be canceled.

  3. Make-Up Classes:
    Teachers are not responsible for making up for student absences.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

PHOTO RELEASE POLICY

By registering for a class at CCftA, I grant permission to Cotuit Center for the Arts, to use the photographs taken in class for any legal use, including but not limited to: publicity, copyright purposes, illustration, advertising, educational materials, and web content. Furthermore, I understand that no royalty, fee, or other compensation shall become payable to me by reason of such use. I represent that I am at least 18 years of age (or are a parent or guardian), have read and understand the foregoing statement.


PROPOSALS

We welcome submissions -- either from teachers interested in bringing a new class to the Center, or from students requesting something we don’t currently offer. Please fill out our Submit a Proposal Form.

For additional information please contact the Education Programming Managers: Elisabeth Moore (Visual and Performing Arts) and Leah Maxwell (Ceramics).