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Customize Your Kicks
Hand decorated sneakers sell in excess of $150 online but you can learn to customize sneakers or garments for a fraction of the cost! In this class student’s will create a design, transfer it to their own leather or cloth sneaker using alcohol based Copic markers and the Copic airbrush system which allows you to switch colors by simply snapping a marker into place.
- KAC Policies
Please read policies carefully before registration. It is assumed upon registration and/or payment that you have accepted these KAC terms and policies listed below.
Registration & Payment:
Registration is accepted by mail, phone, online or in person. Registration forms can be printed here, click here for the registration form
Forms can be mailed directly to: Katonah Art Center, 40 Radio Circle Dr., Mt. Kisco NY, 10549
Payment plans are available for classes & private lessons (min. of 10 scheduled weeks), but only with a written credit card authorization agreement on file. Payment plans are not available for Camps. In the event that a class or camp is not running, you will be notified and credited the full amount paid.Minimum Enrollment: Every class, camp or workshop has a minimum number of students needed to run. Any class, camp or workshop below that minimum may be subject to cancellation or postponement.
Withdrawal/Return/Refund Policy: A full refund will only be given if a class is canceled by the Art Center. Refunds will be applied to your credit card or refunded by check within 3-4 weeks. Gift-cards are non-refundable. Students who wish to withdraw from a class or workshop will receive a full refund only upon receipt of written notification postmarked two weeks (14 days) prior to the start of the originally scheduled date or workshop minus a $50 withdrawal fee. There are no refunds or credits for broken clay pieces, see the Pottery & Clay Pick-Up section below. If there is a delay with your refund you may contact carole@katonahartcenter.com.
Camps: Cancellations made before April 1st are 100% refundable less a $50.00 processing fee. Cancellations made before May 1st, 50% refundable less a $50 processing fee. Cancellation requests after May 1st and also students who register for a camp after May 1st, will not be eligible for a refund. Students may switch into another camp topic, or another camp week, provided that the minimum enrollment is not affected and space is available, a camp switch fee of $25 will be charged. If a class is canceled by the Art Center a full refund will be given. Any class, camp or workshop below the required minimum enrollment may be subject to a cancellation or postponement. Payment plans are not available for Camps.Credits/Exchanges: A credit may be applied towards another class or workshop day/ time only if the students’ original choice has been canceled by KAC. Students may switch into another camp topic, or another camp week, provided that the minimum enrollment is not affected and space is available, a camp switch fee of $25 will be charged.
Make-ups: Missed classes will not be refunded or credited except in the case of medical absence with a doctor's confirmation. Missed classes may be made up within the current session. ALL students wishing to do a make-up class must notify the office ahead of the class time. If there is no make-up class available in the same subject, a class in any other subject may be substituted or the student may choose to forfeit the class, without a refund or credit. KAC has the right to substitute instructors and studios for any class, camp or workshop.
Gift Certificates are available for purchase. They are not redeemable for cash and are non-refundable.
Discounts: If you are registering three or more siblings for classes you will receive a $30 discount. Adults wishing to register for a third (or more) class will receive a $30 discount. These discounts may not be combined with any other offers and do not apply to workshop registrations.
Party Policies: Birthday parties require a non-refundable deposit of $100.
Clay Fees: Pottery and sculpture students in the family and adult classes will be charged a per piece clay and firing fee of $.08 per cubic inch. If a student does not measure their piece for firing a flat fee of $100.00 will be charged at the end of the session. These fees will be charged at the end of each session.
Open Pottery Studio must be within KAC office hours, missed studio time will not result in a class credit.
Pottery & Clay Pick up:
Pottery & clay pieces go through a two-cycle firing process. The length of the firing process is affected by weather conditions, kiln load and the size & thickness of the individual clay piece. Clay is a natural material and at times is unpredictable and may be subject to cracking, breaking and/or exploding during the firing process. Refunds or credits will not be issued in the event that your piece is broken during any part of the firing process. Any and all clay artwork will be discarded after 90 days, please be sure to pick-up during office hours See the Pottery & Clay Firing Pick Up page.Visual Arts Policies
Teen Students enrolled in Adult Classes: Students under 18 yrs of age must have written permission from a parent or guardian to attend any class which uses a nude life model. To download the model consent form, click here. The Art Center also reserves the right to substitute life & portrait models for any reason.
Material Lists: Before purchasing supplies for a class, please confirm your class status with the office, (see minimum enrollment & registration policies).
Pertaining to Drawing & Painting for Grades 1&2 and Grades 3-5: Art Sets are for sale at KAC and include all the supplies listed and a tote bag to transport them each week. Artwork in progress may be stored at the art center at your own risk, we are not responsible for any artwork that is left in the studio.. If you wish to order a complete Art Set you must pre-order & pre-pay through the office, to have the supplies ready for the first class. If a student runs out of supplies during a class, the teacher (with your authorization) can provide supplies and an account will be created. Students may begin with one form of media (ie. Pastel)-these materials are also available for purchase at the art center. Drawing materials such as pencils, paper and erasers are provided for all students.
Paint Policies
- No food is to be eaten inside the studio.
- No spray paints or fixatives to be used inside... outside only.
- No painting rags allowed or left inside studio.
- Easels, stools, and tables must be left as clean as possible.
Solvent Use: Only the following solvents are allowed at KAC:
- Any odorless thinners such as Turpenoid, Best Klean or an approved generic version. Lavender oil is also acceptable.
Oil Medium Use: Only the following oil paint mediums are allowed at KAC:
- One of the natural oil products, including walnut oil and poppy seed oil, linseed oil, stand oil, Gamblin & Daniel Smith Alkyd mediums, and liquin.
Solvent/medium handling/storage/disposal:
- DO NOT leave glass/metal containers of solvent or medium in KAC trash cans, or dump any amount down any sink at KAC, including studios and bathrooms.
- Your container of used solvent must be brought home in your jar.
- All unused amounts must be properly stored in clearly labeled containers to be recycled/disposed of during Hazardous Products Collection days in your own municipality.
Brush Cleaning:
- Cleaning of brushes used in oil painting should be done using the green lava soap or dish soap available in the studio. Baby oil or Murphy's oil soap can also be used.
Lesson Policies: If canceling a semi-private or private lesson, the office must have at least 24 hours advance notice for a payment to stay on account.
Retail: Art Supplies purchased are non-transferrable for a refund or credit if opened or used.
Tools: Some classes may or may not require the use of mechanical, electrical or hydrolic tools. Upon registration it is assumed that the Katonah Art Center relinquishes all liabilities in the event of injury.
Holidays: The Art Center will only be closed on holidays listed in this brochure, or if weather is inclement. It is the students responsibility to take note of all KAC Holidays. Classes that are canceled due to an instructor absence will be made up at the end of the session.
Weather Policies: KAC will post weather cancelations on our website, answering machine and News12 by 8am. KAC follows the Bedford Central school system cancelations. If they are closed, we are closed. If they have a delayed opening, KAC will open at noon. If they have an early dismissal, our afternoon classes will be canceled. Please check two hours before your class. Inclement weather make-ups will be scheduled at the end of the session or whenever possible. If make-up dates are unavailable, students may take a make-up class in any other Art Center class within the current session (space permitting), see make-ups. Refunds or credits will NOT be given for weather cancellations, even if you are unable to attend any make-up days or other classes that are offered.
Student Property & Documentation: The Art Center is not responsible for artwork and other property left on the premises and has no liability if such property is lost, stolen or damaged except when artwork is exhibited and insurance coverage is in place. Any artwork left after the session ends will be discarded after sixty days. Pottery students are expected to clean their workspace after each class, all unfinished pottery will be fired. You may pick up your artwork anytime during office hours or call to make other arrangements. The art center is not responsible for any digital artwork or images left in the computer lab or any technological difficulties associated with the lab. It is recommended to back up your work on a flash drive or disc at the end of every class. The Katonah Art Center is not responsible for the loss or damage to personal property including clothing. The Katonah Art Center will occasionally document events, classes, workshops, camps and student work using the website, social network or media, photography, and/or video for promotional purposes only. If you do not wish yourself or your child’s artwork or image photographed, please print and sign here________________________ and send to the Katonah Art Center, 40-2 Radio Circle Drive, Mount Kisco NY 10549.
Student Behavior: The Art Center reserves the right to dismiss any student for inappropriate and rude behavior.
Liability Waiver: It is assumed upon registration that the Katonah Art Center is in no way responsible for the safekeeping of my personal belongings while I attend class. I understand that classes may be physically strenuous and I voluntarily participate in them with full knowledge that there is risk of personal injury, property loss or death. I agree that neither I, my heirs, assigns or legal representatives will sue or make any other claims of any kind whatsoever against or its members for any personal injury, property damage/loss, or wrongful death, whether caused by negligence or otherwise.
This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which Katonah Art Center collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the http://www.katonahartcenter.com website ("Site"). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Katonah Art Center.
Personal identification information
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, place an order, subscribe to the newsletter, respond to a survey, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number, credit card information. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.
Non-personal identification information
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
Web browser cookies
Our Site may use "cookies" to enhance User experience. User's web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. User may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
How we use collected information
Katonah Art Center may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:
- To improve customer service
Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.
- To personalize user experience
We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.
- To process payments
We may use the information Users provide about themselves when placing an order only to provide service to that order. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service.
- To run a promotion, contest, survey or other Site feature
To send Users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them.
- To send periodic emails
We may use the email address to send User information and updates pertaining to their order. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests. If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email or User may contact us via our Site.How we protect your information
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.
Sensitive and private data exchange between the Site and its Users happens over a SSL secured communication channel and is encrypted and protected with digital signatures.
Sharing your personal information
We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.We may use third party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.
Changes to this privacy policy
Katonah Art Center has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Your acceptance of these terms
By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
Contacting us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:
Katonah Art Center40-2 Radio Circle Drive, Mount Kisco NY 10549
http://www.katonahartcenter.com
(914) 232-4843
contact@katonahartcenter.comThis document was last updated on Feb. 2024.
The Katonah Art Center cannot be held liable for typographical errors in any policies, prices, printed material, brochure, information on our website, online registration and/or emails.