Workshop Policies

Registration

You can register for workshops and lessons through our Workshops link above. After picking your workshop, please click “Register Now” and then proceed to the shopping cart and enter your payment information through the Stripe checkout platform. You will receive a confirmation receipt and the participant will receive an email with more information including what to bring with them and directions to our studio. If you are registering for someone else, please enter their name and email address in the “notes” section of checkout.

To pay by check please contact us at info@hewwoodworking.com to register.

Cancellation

We have updated our Cancellation policy to reflect the fluid situation in respect to COVID-19.  We want to make prudent health decisions and be responsive to an ever-changing health landscape.  

During this time we will no longer be able to provide cash refunds for any workshop, course, or private instruction outside of a 48 hour window from time of purchase.  Beyond this window we will be unable to provide cash refunds but will be happy to provide credit for a future class.

Full credit will be given for any cancellation made, in writing, a minimum of 14 days prior to the scheduled start date.  If a student needs to cancel for any reason, that student will receive credit that can be applied towards any future class in the next two years.  Simply contact us to register and we will set you up.

Credits can be transferred as gifts, simply email us and we can provide a gift certificate code.

As conditions evolve and in the event we must cancel a class after the start date, a prorated credit will be provided.

Within 48 hrs of purchase - 100% refund
14 days prior to workshop - Full credit to future class
Less that 14 days prior to workshop - We are sorry we are unable to provide refunds or credits this close to workshops or once workshops have begun. Please contact us.

Email us at info@hewwoodworking.com

Private Lessons

Private lessons can be designed to fit around specific projects, techniques, or private groups. What is possible during a private lesson will vary on each student and their skills and experience level. This can be hard to ascertain without having first worked with someone so please contact us at info@hewwoodworking.com to discuss further.

Private lessons will be charged in hour increments and not by outcome, project, technique, or other rubric of success. Lessons are sold in minimum blocks of three hour time slots. We will give you our best estimate for the time required to accomplish your goals and if we think private lessons are the correct course to achieve them. Lessons are charged at $85/hr - with three hour minimum. Students are responsible for all materials costs. Hew is a working shop with deadlines, meetings, etc that may take scheduling priority. Please contact us to schedule.

Discounts can be given for small groups. Group size limits may apply. Contact us for more information, info@hewwoodworking.com

Safety

We try to provide as safe of an environment as possible and teach and observe best practices to limit the chance of injury. That said workshops are held in a wood studio and students will be using sharp tools and machines that have the potential to cause serious injury to oneself or others. Students must understand the potential consequences and take responsibility for following all safety procedures. Everyone brings with them different levels and types of experience with tools and craft practices (which is great!) - as such, students will be limited in their shop use to what is covered in their workshop. If you’re taking a class - you probably don’t know everything about woodworking - if you ever feel uncomfortable or unsure - just ask or pull your instructor aside.

All students will be required to sign a liability awareness and release waiver prior to every workshop to ensure that all students understand the inherent risks and their personal responsibilities to maintain a safe environment for both themselves and others.

Students may not use the facilities if under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
SAFETY FIRST!

Health and Safety / COVID-19 Protocols

UPDATED: September 1, 2023

In addition to our standard safety requirements geared towards reducing risk of injury and striving to teach best practices we have updated safety protocols to address the current COVID-19 pandemic and best practices for mitigating spread in our studio.  These safety protocols are mandatory in order to participate in Hew functions and promote a healthy environment.  

// Please note these protocols will be continuously updated and may change after your sign up date - all students will be required to follow the most up-to-date safety protocols at the time of their workshop - including any potential updates to our masking policy. //

Vaccine Requirement
All students and instructors should be vaccinated against COVID-19 before participating in a workshop, class, or private instruction.  We are requiring that everyone entering the shop be vaccinated to help us provide as safe a working and learning environment as possible. Unfortunately we are unable to accommodate students who are unvaccinated against COVID-19. 

Face Masks
At this time, we are not requiring face mask wearing – although we would strongly encourage folks to do so. We appreciate the mask mandate has been lifted, but out of an abundance of caution will still suggest proper masking for the time being. Under normal circumstances in a wood shop you would frequently be wearing masks or respirators to protect from airborne dust particulates or noxious fumes

Gloves
Unfortunately gloves cannot be safely worn in many circumstances while operating machinery due to risk of severe injury, nor are they considered at this time, by the CDC, as recommended PPE when performing the tasks you’ll perform in your class or workshop.  As a result good personal and social hygiene should be observed; including covering sneezes and coughs, avoid touching your face, properly disposing of tissues, washing hands often for a minimum of 20 seconds with soap, using hand sanitizer, and cleaning equipment daily.  

Before coming to Hew
Before coming to the studio please consider the current environment in the Portland area or where you live or have recently traveled.  Please consider if you are at higher risk for illness or if someone you live with or take care of is at a higher risk potential.  If you are demonstrating any Covid-like symptoms, general symptoms, or have been exposed to someone showing symptoms please refrain from starting or continuing in your scheduled class and seek out the advice of medical professionals.  Contact us immediately and we will facilitate credit and make any necessary adjustments to the class schedule to protect fellow students. If you are symptomatic or have recently tested positive for COVID-19 we are not able to provide a medically suitable environment that can ensure the safety of participants or instructor – as a result we will be unable to accommodate your participation. 

We greatly appreciate your willingness to observe and respect these protocols and understand they are necessary for us to continue offering workshops and are an extension of our existing safety protocols.   We want you to be confident both Hew and your fellow students are exercising caution to mitigate risk. These policies will be updated to reflect current CDC, state, county, and local health guidelines.   At the beginning of each class, we will review our safety protocols with all students to ensure clarity.

We are not medical professionals and make no medical claims - feel free to review current CDC recommendations and information here, Oregon COVID Guidelines here, and Multnomah County recommendations and information here.

We’re all in this together.