Policy
CLASSES
Amblard Leather Atelier ("ALA") program is an "at your own pace" program. The amount of pieces created by the end of each workshop, class, session, or intensive will depend solely on the individual student and are not guaranteed. If student does need additional time to complete projects the day(s) will be charged at the level's prorated amount.
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PAYMENTS
ALA accepts cash, Visa / Mastercard / American Express, and wire transfers* for payment. *Please contact us for wire transfer information. There is an additional $25 wire fee assessed.
SESSIONS AND INTENSIVES
Payments in full or deposit per level is due to reserve a space for any session or intensive classes.
Session Deposit (1/4 of full payment):
Level 1 = $1000, Level 2 = $1125, Level 3 = $1250, Level 4 = $1375
Intensive Deposit: $1000 per intensive scheduled.
If you would like to pay a deposit for a session or intensive please send us an email. We will send you the link to pay the deposit & secure your space.
Payment-in-full or notification of cancellation is due 30 days before the Course Start Date. All cancellations/refunds will be charged a 5% fee due to non-refundable 3rd party vendor fees. Please see below for full cancellation policy.
ALA assumes student will be continuing levels in succession. If student will not be returning for subsequent levels student needs to notify ALA of discontinuation 30 days prior to the next Course Start Date. Notification is only valid when received via email. Verbal notification is not accepted. All notifications must be received and acknowledged by office@amblardleatheratelier.com.
STUDENT’S RIGHT TO CANCEL AND REFUND POLICY
Please note, all cancellations/refunds are subject to a 5% fee due to non-refundable third party vendor fees.
EVENING CLASSES
Amblard Leather Atelier ("ALA") reserves the right to cancel an evening class when the required minimum enrollment is not met. Notification via phone and email of cancellation will be given by 3pm the day of the scheduled class. Student may choose to reschedule the class, receive a credit toward a future class, or receive a refund.
Student may cancel enrollment to an evening class, and receive a full credit to a future class or a refund (minus 5% 3rd party vendor fee), by notifying ALA of such cancellation via email 72 hours prior (Saturday 6pm) to the scheduled class date.
No refunds or make-ups will be given for cancellations received 3 days (72 hours) or less, before the class date.
No refunds or credits for missed classes.
Credits given do not guarantee placement in a future class, student needs to re-register via our online registration.
SESSION & INTENSIVES
Student may cancel enrollment in a Session or Intensive, and receive a full refund (minus 5% 3rd party vendor fee) 30 days prior to the start date by notifying ALA of such cancellation via email. All notifications must be received and acknowledged by office@amblardleatheratelier.com. Verbal notification is not accepted.
Cancellations received 29 – 14 days before the first day of class:
Receive a REFUND minus 5% for 3rd party vendor fee + a 15% cancellation fee of the full course cost.
Cancellations received 13 - 4 days before the first day of class:
Receive a CREDIT toward a future class minus a 15% cancellation fee of the full course cost.
No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received 3 days (72 hours) or less, before the first class.
If registration is less than 30 days prior to the Course Start Date, student has 7 days from the date on the invoice to cancel enrollment in the course to receive a full refund minus 5% third party vendor fee.
No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations received 3 days (72 hours) or less, before the first scheduled class.
Credits given do not guarantee placement in future course, student needs to reapply via our online registration.
NO refunds or credits given after the Course Start Date.
Student shall receive a full refund in the event that ALA terminates Student's enrollment in the Course prior to the Course Start Date.
ABSENCES & MAKE-UPS (Session & Intensives)
1 FREE make-up per session (12-classes) or inform us in writing by sending an email to office@amblardleatheratelier.com 7 days prior to your scheduled class to waive rescheduling fee. Please note, email notification must be sent to waive rescheduling fee, verbal notification will not be accepted as notification because date stamp is required.
If notification of cancellation is received 6 - 4 days prior to the scheduled class a make-up class is available with a 15% rescheduling fee at time of reschedule.
For cancellations received 3 days (72 hours) or less, before the scheduled class the make-up will be charged at the prorated rate.
TERMINATION OF SESSION
ALA reserves the right to refuse service to anyone, and may terminate a session or the remaining registered classes for the session for you individually or the entire class at its discretion, subject to the Refund Policy below.
Grounds for termination of a student include but are not limited to the following: If a student behaves or acts in a way constituting a risk or threat of physical injury to themselves, other students, ALA staff, or ALA equipment or premises.
- If a student uses abusive language or verbal threats.
- If a student creates hostile or uncomfortable environment for another students and/or staff.
- If a parent, or his or hers representative, behaves or acts in a way constituting a risk or threat to themselves, other students, ALA staff, or ALA equipment or premises.
In the event that ALA terminates Student’s enrollment on or following the Course Start Date, verbal notification will be followed by written correspondence within 72 hours of the termination date. Student will receive a pro-rated refund, based on the number of classes remaining as of the effective date of termination, minus Administration Fee, which is 15% of the full Course tuition cost.
WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS
ALA reserves the right to cancel a workshop or seminar when the required minimum enrollment is not met. Notification via email of cancellation will be given 24 hours before the scheduled workshop or seminar. Student may choose to receive a credit or a full refund.
Student may cancel enrollment to a workshop or seminar, and receive a full credit or a refund (minus 5% 3rd party vendor fee), by notifying ALA of such cancellation via email 14 days prior to the scheduled workshop or seminar date.
No refunds or credits for cancellations received 7 days or less, before the workshop or seminar date.
MINIMUM ENROLLMENT and CLASS CANCELLATIONS
Amblard Leather Atelier ("ALA") reserves the right to cancel a class when the required minimum enrollment is not met.
Evening: Notification via phone and email of cancellation will be given by 3pm the day of the scheduled class. Student may choose to reschedule the class, receive a credit toward a future class, or receive a refund.
Session: Notification via phone and email of cancellation will be given the day before the scheduled class. Class can be rescheduled at the student’s convenience or added to the end of the session.