Terms and Conditions

Please read carefully before completing your enrolment and payment. 

‘Class’ in the Terms and Conditions outlined here refers to any term course or workshop, delivered in-studio or online.

Da Vinci Art Studio reserves the right to update the Terms and Conditions at any time. The Terms and Conditions, once published on this page, will be effective immediately.

Student cancellations due to Covid-19

If you are currently a student, any changes to your existing enrolment can be made in accordance with our Terms and Conditions. Should you need to withdraw from a class based on medical advice or from NSW Government directive that you should be isolated at this time, please contact the studio and give notification. Please do not attend the studio until you are cleared of symptoms.

Da Vinci Art policy on cancellations due to Covid-19

Should a class have to be cancelled due to NSW Government health directive, any student enrolled in that class will be contacted and an alternative class or a credit will be provided.

Change of mind

If you choose to withdraw from a class due to change of mind, you will receive a credit. There will not be any refunds for change of mind.

Cancellation, Refund and Transfer Policy

Da Vinci Art Studio reserves the right to amend any class, tutor, or schedule. In such circumstances, we will endeavour to provide a substitute of equal standing. Should a class have to be cancelled for any reason, such as insufficient enrolments, any student enrolled in that class will be contacted and an alternative class, credit or refund arranged.

Policy for Term Courses and Workshops

No Refunds

Fees are non-refundable, unless negotiated for an extended illness. A small administration fee may be charged to cover credit card merchant fees. 

If you choose to cancel a class, we do offer you the opportunity to receive a credit or to transfer your booking. You must give notification in writing supported with a medical certificate in order to qualify for full refund. 

Missed classes

You are entitled to one make up sessions if you miss a class or if your personal circumstances change. You are not able to credit another term with your missed class or gain a refund.

Student substitutions for Workshops

If you have enrolled in a workshop that you cannot attend, you may transfer your enrolment to someone else. Please let us know prior to the workshop.

Creative Kids Vouchers

You are welcome to claim your creative kids voucher and place it towards your term fees. There are no refunds once a Creative Kids voucher has been redeemed nor can Creative Kids Vouchers be retrospectively applied if you have already paid.

Payment of fees

Class fees are listed with the course details on our website. Payment of the full class fee via online credit card payment is required at the time of enrolment to secure your place.

If you do not wish to enrol via the web, you can enrol in person at our office. We accept Visa or Mastercard card, EFTPOS, and online direct deposits into our bank account. Fees are inclusive of GST and tax receipts will be provided on receipt of payment upon request.

Gift Certificates

‘Purchased’ gift certificates are valid 12 months from the date of purchase or until the date listed on the certificate. Our Cancellation and Refund policy applies to ‘Purchased’ gift certificates used to pay for classes.

‘Complimentary’ gift certificates are issued from time to time as prizes for competitions and fundraisers. These are valid for 12 months from the date of issue or until the date listed on the certificate. No extensions will be given. ‘Complimentary’ gift certificates cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount, special offer or gift certificate. The Gift Certificate cannot be used to purchase art materials.

No cancellations, transfers or credits are possible when a ‘Complimentary’ gift certificate is used to pay for a class.

Absenteeism

Fees are non-refundable, unless negotiated for an extended illness, and there are no transfers, refunds or make up sessions if you miss a class or if your personal circumstances change.

Art Materials

Adult classes: Materials are provided for your class. All members are encouraged to purchase their own art equipment and materials that are not offered within the course. 

Kids and Teen classes: Materials are supplied and included in the fee all children’s art classes and holiday workshops. Occasionally, a children’s class may require some additional items to be supplied by the student. This will be specified in the class description if so. 

Course Recognition

Art Est. Art School is not a Registered Training Organisation and as such, courses are not accredited. However we do strive to deliver excellence in art education. A Record of Attendance can be provided on completion of a course which you can request upon completion of your course.

Marketing Material

From time to time we take photos during class of students and/or their artworks.  These images are used for Da Vinci Art Studio's promotional purposes such as press advertising, brochures, social media, editorials and website. These photos will never be sold and will be used exclusively by and for Da Vinci Art Studio. As a Condition of Enrolment your consent is implied. Should you not wish for us to take and use photos/images of you, your child or your artwork please notify us in writing.

Student conduct

Da Vinci Art Studio is a shared space and we expect students to respect fellow artists, artwork and property. Discrimination on the grounds of a person’s age, race sex, gender, sexuality, marital status, physical or intellectual disability, or religion will not be tolerated. Students deemed to be exhibiting inappropriate or disruptive behaviour may be removed, suspended or expelled from the class. It should also be noted that cleaning of your class art space and common areas is a shared responsibility.

Punctuality

Out of respect for other students and tutors, students are requested to be punctual for class. Children should be escorted to and from the art school by a parent or guardian. 

Occupational Health & Safety

If you have an existing medical condition, allergy or disability that may affect your participation in a class, you should notify the director at the time of enrolment through email or in person.

Privacy

Contact information you supply to Da Vinci Art Studio will not be disclosed outside the school without your express consent, except where required by law. We do not retain any credit card information that you may provide.

Da Vinci Art Studio will from time-to-time send mail and email to students and past students for the purpose of marketing. Should you not wish to receive mailings from Da Vinci Art Studio please notify us that you wish to unsubscribe, and you will be removed from our mailing list or you can simply unsubscribe at the bottom on the latest email.