EVFAC Community Guidelines and Center Policies

CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY:

EVFAC Revised Class cancellation policy: Updated December 23, 2024:
Please be aware: EVFAC’s New Class cancellation policy will be in effect for all classes scheduled after December 23rd, 2024.

Email info@nmfiberartscenter.com to initiate cancellation, or call during open hours.

PLEASE DO NOT leave a voice message or message us on social media to cancel a class.

No refunds will be available for any class once class has started.

All Class Cancellations will be charged a $15 processing fee in addition to the following:

Class cancellations 7 days or less prior to first day of class will receive no refund.

8-13 days before beginning of class, students will receive an 80% refund.

14 days or more before beginning of class: Full refund 

If class is cancelled by EVFAC/instructor students will receive a full refund.

If class is postponed due to inclement weather/emergencies students will receive an option to make up the class.

COVID-19 POLICY:

As of May, 2024, COVID-19 policies for classes will be based upon the individual preferences of the instructor of each class. These preferences will be clearly outlined on registration forms.

EVFAC Revised COVID-19 Policy : May, 2024

We do our best to regularly clean surfaces and create air flow, however we cannot guarantee that a COVID-19 infection will not occur. 

While we no longer require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations, we do recommend adhering to the current CDC guidelines and wearing a mask if you are immune compromised:

  • stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines

  • wash your hands frequently and practice good hygiene

When you're sick:

  • if you have respiratory symptoms, use precautions to prevent spread: stay home and away from others 

  • seek testing and/or treatment promptly

  • learn when you can go back to your normal activities (visit - www.cdc.gov)

Equipment Rental Policy 06/26/2024: 

Rentals can be made by members only. Rental arrangements must be made at least 1 week in advance of the desired studio date. Please expect a 2-3 day response time for the request. All rental reservations are made by Debbie Harris, EVFAC manager. Debbie is at the center Thursday-Saturday from 10am-5pm. She is not obligated to make rental arrangements outside of those hours. To book your rental it is best practice to follow the instructions and use the forms on the Rental Page,  not calling the center.

EVFAC and its staff will not tolerate misuse of equipment. Your rental privileges may be revoked for leaving the center in a less clean state than it was found before you entered the facility. 

EVFAC and its staff will not tolerate rude or disrespectful behavior. Rental privileges may be revoked if you do not operate in a cooperative, respectful matter. This is in regards to both staff and fellow members of the center. 

If you are using equipment after hours, it is your responsibility to throughly clean the rental space you have used (returning it to the state it was in before you rented it), turn the lights off, return the heating or cooling to the way you found it upon arrival, and fully secure the center. Please be aware: We now have cameras installed in the center as this provides safety and surveillance for our members and staff.  

Service Animals/Pets at the center:

Service Animals are allowed at the center at all times.
According to the ADA:
Beginning on March 15, 2011, only dogs are recognized as service animals under titles II and III of the ADA.

  • A service animal is a dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability.

  • Generally, title II and title III entities must permit service animals to accompany people with disabilities in all areas where members of the public are allowed to go.

Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Examples of such work or tasks include guiding people who are blind, alerting people who are deaf, pulling a wheelchair, alerting and protecting a person who is having a seizure, reminding a person with mental illness to take prescribed medications, calming a person with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) during an anxiety attack, or performing other duties. Service animals are working animals, not pets. The work or task a dog has been trained to provide must be directly related to the person’s disability. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA.

Pets (Animals NOT trained as service dogs and are not in accordance with ADA guidelines): It is best practice and preferred by staff that you leave your animals at home. This allows for a more friendly setting for those members who are not comfortable with Dogs.

If you must bring your pet to the center, you must comply with the following guidelines:
Dogs must be on a leash at all times and the leash must be tied to something if you are not holding it. Animals are not allowed to freely wander at any time. Dogs must be potty trained. In the event of an accident you are responsible for cleaning all mess promptly and thoroughly, and asked to remove the animal if this happens. Dogs/their humans may be asked to leave if they are disturbing normal operations by behaving in a disruptive or threatening manner, such as excessive barking or whining, snarling, lunging at others, territorial marking, etc. We also have signs through out the building with these rules.

Please note we have these rules in place to allow for a safe and pleasant environment for all.