UPDATE - 6/26/20:
We are happy to be adding a 4-6p reservation slot to the schedule to open up the studio for more use. Please be sure to be cleaned up and out of the studio at 6pm as that is often when the CCC closes.

At this time, due to social distancing restraints, the Ceramics Open Studio is only available through reservation. Thank you for working with us under these new guidelines to keep the studio running smoothly and safely.

Reservations are in 2hr sessions. We have priced these sessions at a discount to help you create in spite of these tough times: 2hr sessions cost $15 and can be reserved for 10a-12p, 12-2p, 2-4p, 4-6p Tues-Sat. Certain dates and times may be unavailable due to events, camp, and other conflicts.

If you have an existing paid punch card you would like to use, please contact Cressa directly so she can waive the fees. 

Reservation questions and cancellations to:
Cressa Burris, Education Coordinator
cressa@chehalemculturalcenter.org

All other ceramics studio questions? (Tours, firings, tips, concerns)
Meg Bailey, Ceramics Studio Manager
ceramics@chehalemculturalcenter.org

CERAMICS STUDIO GUIDELINES

• No studio use without reservation
• No more than 4 people in the ceramics & glaze rooms at a time (combined)
• You must check in at the front desk at the top of your reservation
• Please wear a mask and practice social distancing in the studio (i.e. no side-by-side wheels)
• Please take extra care to clean up after yourself.
• Reservation slots are 2hrs each, they cannot be broken up at this time
• If you would like to extend your time, please check with the front desk. There are often slots open, so you can book more time.
• As usual, kiln firings, glazes, and all studio equipment are included in the session cost.
• The Kiln firing schedule is roughly similar to pre-COVID (1x glaze, 1x bisque a week) but please give grace and patience to our Studio Manager, Meg Bailey.
• Outside works can be brought in to be fired for $10/kiln shelf. We fire Bisuqe at Cone 04 and Glaze at Cone 06. Please arrange directly with Meg Bailey, Studio Manager, before bringing these works in. Once fired, you'll be contacted for payment.

STUDIO RESERVATION CANCELLATION POLICY
All cancellations are processed by Cressa Burris, Education Coordinator - all cancellations need to be sent by email to cressa@chehalemculturalcenter.org

• Up to 2hrs before reservation = full refund to original form of payment
• Less than 2hrs before reservation = full credit towards future reservation
• Once reservation time has started / no contact / no show = no refund or credit

CERAMICS CLASSES CANCELLATION POLICY

• Classes: You may withdraw from any class or workshop without penalty up to seven days before the day of event, or first day of class. Funds can be transferred to another class, issue you a credit, or provide a refund.
• If you withdraw within seven days of the first day of class, 50% of the fee is refundable.
• Once the class is in session, there are no refunds*
  • *COVID-19 EXCEPTION:
    • We ask students to candidly report suspected COVID symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath), contact with infected individuals, etc. If a student exhibits symptoms, they will be asked to stay home. They should remain home for at least 10 days after illness onset and until 72 hours after fever is gone, without use of fever reducing medicine, and COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath, and diarrhea) are improving.
    • If you become ill or have known-exposure, you cannot return until the above time requirements are passed. You will receive a prorated credit for classes missed that can applied to future enrollment or studio reservations when your health improves.
    • Refunds are not given for non-COVID19 related absences
• Refunds will be given in the same form as original payment.
• Refunds are not given for no-shows or absences.
• For some classes, workshops, and camps a minimum number of enrollments is required for the class to proceed.
• You will receive a full refund if the Chehalem Cultural Center must cancel a class for any reason.