Useful information about your Jewellery Course

My garden studio is situated in Pampisford, Cambridge. You will be sent specific information on location upon enrolment in your course. My studio is quite small but with well equipped bench space, you will have most items at your finger tips, without the need to get up from your chair!

You will be taught in groups of no more than four other learners. This means that you will benefit from more one to one guidance and support than many other learning centres are able to offer.

During your time in my class, you will have access to tea/coffee and often biscuits. Toilet facilities are also available.

Sanitised safety glasses are provided, for each learner. You are advised to bring an apron. You are not required to wear a dust mask for occasional jewellery making, but if you do have any respiratory problems, you might wish to bring your own or buy one from me at the start of your course.

I try my very best to make my courses and projects affordable. Shorter courses include a materials fee. Please be aware that the cost of silver remains volatile and fluctuates on a daily basis. The costs of bullion for longer courses will be set according to the current markets, but will not change within a term. You will be advised on the start of teach term of an estimate for each project, and where possible, given options if you'd like to limit the cost of your outcomes.

Booking Terms and Conditions

Enrolment information

All courses must be paid in full at the time of enrolment. The payment can be made through various payment methods such as credit card, debit card, or bank transfer. To enrol in sessions, the learner must provide accurate and complete information about themselves, including their full name, address, phone number, email address, and any relevant information required.

Cancellation

The learner has the right to change their mind and cancel their enrolment in the jewellery school within 14 days of enrolment, to receive a full refund. The cancellation must be made in writing. After this time, you are not entitled to a refund, however, please do get in contact to discuss your options. Refunds may be subject to a cancellation fee.

If you enrol on a longer course but are unable to attend specific sessions, you are not entitled to a refund, but it may be possible to offered you an alternative within that term. If this cannot be accommodated, then the time will be unfortunately lost. If you start a course but choose not to finish it, I will try to offer an alternative, but again this may not be possible. Refunds or partial refunds cannot be given.

For short courses e.g. one day events, please let me know as early as possible if you are not able to attend, so I can offer this opportunity out to another learner. If possible, your booking will be moved to another date. Refunds will only be given if you are within the 14 day cancellation period.

All group courses will need a minimum of two learners in order to run. If a course has to be cancelled due to lack of interest you will be offered the opportunity to enrol on an alternative course or date, or a full refund will be issued.

Termination

The Silver Bird reserves the right to terminate the enrolment of any candidate who fails to comply with the jewellery school's policies, or engages in any illegal or unethical behaviour.

Intellectual Property

You are entitled to use any products made on a course, or photographs you take yourself for your own purposes, including to sell. Photographs taken by myself, and specific lesson content, including but not limited to, hand-outs, presentations, remain strictly the property of Liz Taylor, and must not be used to teach your own lessons. You may however apply the skills you have learnt in your own lesson plans, for your own taught projects. If you are unsure about this, please discuss with me.

Use of Photos

The jewellery school may take photographs or videos of student work and faces during the course for use in marketing and promotional materials, including on the school's website, social media, and printed materials. If you do not wish to have their work or face photographed or used for promotional purposes, this will be respected. You will be given the opportunity to express your preferences prior to starting your course.

Privacy

The Silver Bird is committed to protecting the privacy of its students and will not share any personal information, such as addresses or phone numbers, without prior consent.

Liability

The jewellery school is not responsible for any damage, loss, or injury incurred by the candidate during their time at the school.

Health and safety

All learners are expected to abide with the health and safety policy of the jewellery school at all times. Learners are responsibility for maintaining a safe environment for other users of the studio. Learners must comply with standards of dress (no loose clothing, scarves, ties, open-toed shoes. Safety glasses must be worn and long hair tied back when using soldering equipment, rotary tools and machines. An apron is strongly advised. Any learner who repeatedly disregards studio health and safety protocols may be subject to termination of enrolment, without refund.

Priority Enrolment

Existing learners of the jewellery school will be given priority enrolment for future courses. The school will offer spaces to existing learners before opening enrolment to the general public. Existing learners will be notified of upcoming courses by email, phone, or other appropriate means. They will be given a deadline by which to express their interest in enrolling in the course. If spaces in the course are still available after the deadline for existing learners has passed, enrolment will be opened to the general public.

By enrolling in The Silver Bird jewellery school, you agree to abide by these terms and conditions. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Liz Taylor.

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