Policies/Health & Safety

For in-person workshops, please review the Slow Maker Contemporary Liability Waiver and Health & Safety Policies below regarding COVID-19.

COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS

Slow Maker Contemporary will implement Corona Virus/Covid-19 Health and Safety Measures.These include:

  • Enhanced cleaning procedures throughout the worshop area.
  • Hand sanitizing. 
  • Mandatory wearing of face masks for indoor activities.
  • All areas are cleaned and sanitized.

 ATTENDANCE POLICIES

  • Please do not attend class if you are sick, have a fever, think you may have been exposed to COVID-19 or have contracted COVID-19.
  • If you have been exposed to or have contracted COVID-19, you agree to contact SMC right away and provide information to use for contact tracing.
  • Wear a mask/face covering at all times when in the studio.
  • Use hand sanitizer/wash hands frequently to minimize surface contamination. 
  • Any shared tools must be sanitized after individual use.
  • Help to minimize surface contamination by spraying down and wiping surfaces you used at the end of each workshop.

 HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES

PLEASE READ THIS WAIVER OF LIABILITY WITH CARE. YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS DOCUMENT IS REQUIRED BEFORE ENROLMENT.
SLOW MAKER CONTEMPORARY AGREEMENT AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY
AGREEMENT
 
I acknowledge the contagious nature of the Coronavirus/COVID-19. I further acknowledge that Slow Maker Contemporary has put in place reasonable preventative measures to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus/COVID-19 amongst students and staff, while on site at the SMC workshop location. I further acknowledge that Slow Maker Contemporary cannot guarantee that I will not become infected with the Coronavirus/COVID-19 while attending classes or other activities at the SMC workshop location. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to and/or infected by the Coronavirus/COVID-19 may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, fellow students, instructors and staff members. I voluntarily enrolled in an on-site course provided by Slow Maker Contemporary, and I acknowledge that by attending workshops and other activities at the studio or off site workshop locations, in the presence of others, I am increasing my risk to exposure to the Coronavirus/COVID-19. I further acknowledge that I must comply with all required practices and procedures to reduce the possibility of transmission while attending workshops. I further acknowledge that while all others in attendance are also expected to comply with those required practices and procedures, and that Slow Maker Contemporary will take reasonable steps to ensure strict compliance, Slow Maker Contemporary cannot guarantee or warrant that everyone will comply at all times.

 

I agree that I WILL NOT attend a Slow Maker Contemporary workshop location if:

  1. I am experiencing any symptom of illness such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, or new loss of taste or smell.

  2. I have traveled internationally within the last 14 days.

  3. I have traveled to a highly impacted area within Canada in the last 14 days.

  4. I have been exposed to someone with a suspected and/or confirmed case of the Coronavirus/COVID-19.

  5. I have been diagnosed with Coronavirus/Covid-19 and have not been cleared as non-contagious by federal, provincial or local public health authorities.

  6. I further agree to adhere strictly to all Slow Maker Contemporary mitigation practices and policies, including wearing an appropriate face mask, maintaining social distancing, practicing good hygiene and wiping down equipment I have used during class.

  7. I further agree I will not attend Slow Maker Contemporary workshops, and I will alert my instructor and the administrator of Slow Maker Contemporary if, at any time while I am participating in workshops or other activities at the Slow Maker Contemporary, I experience any of the symptoms associated with Coronavirus/COVID-19, or am exposed to anyone experiencing such symptoms.

WAIVER

I hereby release and agree to hold Slow Maker Contemporary harmless from, and waive on behalf of myself, my heirs, and any personal representatives, any and all causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and compensation for damage or loss to myself and/or property that may be caused by any act, or failure to act of Slow Maker Contemporary, or that may otherwise arise in any way in connection with any services provided by Slow Maker Contemporary. I understand that this release discharges Slow Maker Contemporary from any liability or claim that I, my heirs, or any personal representatives may have against Slow Maker Contemporary with respect to any bodily injury, illness, death, medical treatment, or property damage that may arise from, or in connection to, any services provided by Slow Maker Contemporary. This liability waiver and release extends to Slow Maker Contemporary, administrators, instructors, staff and all employees or agents.

WAIVER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have read and understood this Agreement, Waiver of Liability and Acknowledgement and affirm that I am entering into it of my own will and volition, in consideration of the opportunity to participate in off site workshops and excursions and indoor classes at Slow Maker Contemporary.

TO ENROL IN SLOW MAKER CONTEMPORARY IN-PERSON COURSES YOU ARE REQUIRED TO AGREE TO THIS AGREEMENT AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY. BY ENROLLING AND PROCEEDING WITH PAYMENT, YOU ARE AGREEING TO THIS WAIVER.

WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS

Slow Maker Contemporary makes every effort to run courses and workshops we have posted in our schedule. If a course does not meet our minimum registration we will postpone the workshop in order to gain minimum registration. We will contact participants one week prior to a course being postponed or cancelled.

If a student wishes to withdraw, they must inform the studio via email at slowmakercontemporary@gmail.com at least 8 business days prior to the workshop. 

POOR WEATHER POLICY

Weather permitting, Slow Maker Contemporary will continue workshops in full operation. In the case of inclement weather conditions, SMC reserves the right to cancel workshops. Students are responsible for checking their email, voicemail, The Slow Maker Contemporary website slowmakercontemporary.ca and social media pages (Instagram: slow.maker.contemporary, Facebook: slow.maker.contemporary, Twitter: @SlowMakerCo), or call our office (647-542-5536) to see if classes have been canceled. If a workshop is indeed cancelled due to inclement weather, SMC will make their best efforts to arrange a make­up session. 

POSTPONEMENTS 

Slow Maker Contemporary will always try to ensure that classes offered in our schedule will run. However, low enrolment may result in a course being postponed. If SMC cancels a workshop due to low enrolment, we will find a new date for an alternative workshop or we can provide a credit for the amount paid (any credit is valid up to 1 year from the date of purchase).    

INCLUSION AND CODE OF CONDUCT FOR STUDENTS, STAFF AND VISITORS

Slow Maker Contemporary makes every effort possible to provide a safe, inclusive and positive environment for everyone. Each person has the right to expect a learning environment free of harassment of any sort including racial, sexual, disability harassment or discrimination, or threatening verbal or physical behaviour. We believe that every person in attendance for workshops and events- including faculty, administrators and students, is responsible for maintaining a safe, courteous and respectful atmosphere. Failure to act in a manner that acknowledges the rights and dignity of any/all individuals will result in immediate dismissal without refund.