Refund and Cancellation Policy

Except for a non-refundable $95.00 deposit / registration fee per workshop, tuition payment is refundable if notice of cancellation is received by phone or email 30 days prior to the beginning of a workshop. If cancellation occurs within the 30-day period leading up to a workshop, no refunds may be offered. ESSA will not issue refunds to students withdrawing after a class has begun.

Minimum Age

Students must be 18 years of age or older to qualify for participation in a workshop.

Lodging Recommendations

Please check HERE for a list of recommended accommodations.

Orientation Information

Orientation is at 9:00AM the first day of class and will be held in the studio where your workshop will occur.

Classes start each day at 9:00 and run to 4:00. If a workshop seems to be running behind, it may be possible for ESSA staff to stay late on one or more days to help extend the workshop, but in no case shall a class run later than 6 pm. This is done by instructor request that the school be open later with the staff, and should be requested 24 hours in advance whenever possible.

Studio Stroll

Several times a year ESSA hosts Studio Strolls where the public is invited to view student work and instructor demonstrations. Check our social media and events page for upcoming dates.

Click here to check for current Studio Stroll dates.

Evaluations

Students will be provided with anonymous digital evaluation forms at the end of each workshop. This is how we learn and grow as an organization, and we are grateful for your honest responses. Should you require a paper evaluation, one will be provided by a studio coordinator.

Materials Fee

In some cases, material fees have been included in the cost of the workshop, which is indicated in the workshop listing.  If additional materials or material fees are required, ESSA and/or your instructor will provide you with additional information prior to your workshop. In some cases, material fees may be paid directly to your instructor, or you may be asked to purchase some materials from other sources.

Clean Up

Instructors and students are expected to leave the studio in the same condition as they found it.

Daily clean-up will occur occourding to the time indicated by your studio coordiantor. Please do your part to keep ESSA green by refraining from overusing paper towels, etc.

Personal Property Policy

ESSA is not responsible for the security of property belonging to students and does not provide insurance covering such property.

Drugs and Alcohol

Alcohol is not permitted in the studios. The legal drinking age in Arkansas is 21. The use of illegal drugs while at ESSA is prohibited. We cannot tolerate behavior that jeopardizes your safety or the safety of others.

Unacceptable Behavior

ESSA reserves the right to refuse enrollment to any student who has demonstrated disruptive behavior in a previous class. Tuition refunds will not be issued if a student is asked to leave class for disruptive behavior. Students are expected to be respectful of instructors, staff, and other students. Students should listen carefully and be courteous when the instructor is teaching or demonstrating. Students should respect tools and artwork that belong to other students.

Should you have any questions regarding ESSA policy, workshops, or require further information, please call ESSA’s main office at 479-253-5384.