Terms of Enrollment
The basics of how enrollment works at Mustard Seed — semester classes, class sizes, open studio hours, and payment. By enrolling, you agree to these terms and to our policies below.
1. Semester classes
Semester classes (fixed enrollment). All of our classes run as a full-semester course with a set number of weekly sessions and a reserved seat for your student. You enroll once for the term and pay the flat tuition for the whole semester. Your seat is held for the full term whether or not every session is attended. We do not currently offer any drop-in or per-session classes.
See the Classes and Schedule & Tuition pages for dates and prices.
2. Class-size limits
To keep instruction personal and hands-on, every class has a limited number of seats (listed on the Schedule & Tuition page). Seats are filled on a first-come, first-served basis by completed, paid enrollment. When a class is full, we’ll put you on the waiting list. If a spot opens or we open another session, we’ll contact you.
3. Open studio hours
We don’t currently offer a free trial visit to a paid class. Our open studio hours (Thursdays and Fridays, 11:00 AM–Noon) are free to attend, no enrollment or account needed, and are the best way to see the Academy before committing to anything. Not ready to enroll? Join our email list and we’ll let you know about free demo classes and community events.
4. Payment at enrollment
Full tuition is due at the time of enrollment, and a student’s seat is confirmed once payment is received. Payments are processed securely through Square; we do not store your card details. A one-time $15 registration fee is added just once per family (never on trials, drop-ins, or one-time workshops), and stays active as long as your family takes at least one class per year — see the Schedule & Tuition page. Tuition is credit-only and non-refundable — see the Enrollment, Payment & Credit Policy before you enroll.
5. Ages & placement
Classes are grouped by age and stage so students learn alongside peers. Please enroll each student in a class that matches the listed age range. If you are unsure which class is the best fit, contact us and we will help you place your student.
Our open studio hours are open to all ages for a family-style environment. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
6. Communication & schedule changes
We’ll use the email and phone number on your family account for enrollment confirmations, schedule updates, and class communications. Class times and dates are subject to change; we will notify enrolled families of any changes as early as we can. If we cancel a session, it is handled under our credit policy.
7. Our policies
Your enrollment is also governed by the following policies. Please read them — you accept them at registration:
- Enrollment, Payment & Credit Policy — credit-only tuition, no cash refunds, withdrawals, missed classes, and make-ups.
- Liability Waiver & Photo/Media Release — assumption of risk, release of liability, and photo/media consent.
- Privacy Policy — what we collect, how it’s stored, and how payments are handled by Square.
8. Questions
If anything here is unclear, please ask before you enroll: Mustardseedartacademy@gmail.com.