Studio Policy
We want to ensure that your experience with us is as smooth as possible. Please take a moment to review our Studio/Registration/Cancellation policy:
Studio Policies
Enrollment in any class, workshop, or program constitutes agreement to all studio policies outlined below.
We follow the Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) calendar.
Enrollment & Payment
Enrollment is limited and processed on a first-paid, first-served basis. A student’s space is not reserved until full payment is received. Unpaid enrollments may be released to waitlisted students without notice.Tuition Policy
All tuition is non-refundable once a session has begun. No prorations, credits, or makeup classes will be provided for missed classes, including absences due to illness, travel, or personal scheduling conflicts. No exceptions will be made for absences due to illness, including COVID or other communicable conditions.Withdrawal & Cancellation
Cancellations made 14 or more days prior to the start of a session are eligible for a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee.
Cancellations made 7–13 days prior to the start of a session are eligible for a 50% refund.
Cancellations made 2–6 days prior to the start of a session are not eligible for a refund; a studio credit may be issued at the studio’s discretion.
Cancellations made within 48 hours of the start date, or after the session has begun, are not eligible for refunds or credits.
Studio Credit is non-transferable, has no cash value, and must be used within 6 months.
Mid-Session Enrollment
Students enrolling after a session has begun will be charged only for the remaining classes, subject to availability.Studio Cancellations
If Liv & Chiu Art Studio cancels a class, workshop, or program, a prorated refund or credit will be issued for canceled sessions only.Minimum Enrollment
A minimum of three students is required for a class to run. Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment may be canceled or rescheduled at the studio’s discretion.Student Conduct
Liv & Chiu Art Studio reserves the right to dismiss any student whose behavior is disruptive or unsafe. In such cases, no refunds or credits will be issued.Late Pickup
Students must be picked up promptly at the end of class. Repeated late pickups may result in dismissal from the program without refund.Liability Waiver
By enrolling, participants agree to assume all risks associated with participation in studio activities. Liv & Chiu Art Studio is not liable for injuries, loss, or damage to personal property.Media Release
Liv & Chiu Art Studio may photograph or document student work and class activities for promotional and educational purposes. Enrollment constitutes consent for such use.Payment Methods
Zelle: livandchiuartstudio@gmail.com
Venmo: @livandchiuartstudio
Apple Cash: 510-289-5472
Arrival and pick-up instructions:
1. When arriving; the parent, guardian or authorized person must sign the child in and out at pick up time. The sign-in/out form is located at the door. You are required to sign in/out using full name, date and time.
2. LIV & CHIU art studio will not release your child to any person without your written permission. The person picking up your child must have identification, as we may ask for verification of identity before releasing a child.
3. Anyone who appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol arriving at the studio to pick up a child will be asked to call someone else to pick up that child. If a person leaves with a child while they appear to be under the influence, we will call 911.
4. Late Pick-Up Policy Fee and Procedure: A late fee will be charged to any parent/guardian who picks up 10 minutes after class ended. A fee of $10.00 will be charged beginning 10 minutes after ending time and $1.00 for each additional minute. If you anticipate that you may be late, a phone call is appreciated. The fee must be paid in cash. Each student will receive one exemption for late pick-ups.
Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk & Indemnity Agreement
In consideration of being permitted to participate in any way in any of the activities at Liv & Chiu art studio, including, but not limited to, art classes, workshops and modeling sessions (hereinafter referred to as “Activities”), I, for myself, my heirs, personal representatives, or assigns, hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Liv & Chiu art studio and its officers, directors, employees, and agents (the “Releasees”) from liability from any and all claims, including the negligence and strict liability of the Releasees, resulting in any physical or psychological injury (including death), illness, property loss, damages, costs, and/or emotional or economic loss arising from, but not limited to, participation in any of the Activities.
Assumption of Risks: Participation in any of the Activities carries with it certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. The specific risks vary from one activity to another, but the risks range from 1) minor injuries such as scratches, bruises, and sprains, to 2) major injuries such as eye injury, joint or back injury, injury to bone and/or soft tissue, heart attacks, concussions, pain, suffering, and emotional harm or damage, to 3) catastrophic injuries including paralysis and death, to 4) damage to my property.
I have read the above paragraph and I know, understand, and appreciate these and other risks that are inherent in or may occur when participating in any of the Activities. I hereby assert that my participation is voluntary and that I assume all such risks, both known and unknown to me, foreseeable or unforeseeable.
Indemnification: I agree to indemnify and hold Releasees harmless from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages, settlements, and liabilities, including attorney’s fees or damage to my person or personal property, brought about as a result of my involvement in any of the Activities, and to reimburse the Releasees for any such expenses incurred.
Entire Agreement, Governing Law, Severability: I agree that these terms constitute the entire agreement between the parties and that I have not relied on any representations or inducements apart from the terms herein. I further expressly agree that the foregoing terms are intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the State of California, and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.
Voluntary Execution: I am 18 years old or older. I have read all of the provisions of these terms and understand the legal consequences of signing this document, including but not limited to 1) releasing Releasees from all liability, 2) promising not to sue Releasees, and 3) assuming all risks of participating in any of the Activities.
I understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue. I acknowledge that I am signing this document freely and voluntarily, I am capable of executing this Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, & Indemnity Agreement, and intend by my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law. No other representations concerning the legal effect of this document have been made to me.
Community Standards
This document describes our standards of behavior for all members of our community.
*Treat one another with exceptional respect, patience, and kindness.
*Kitchen is available to all, please keep area clean and wash your own dishes/cups.
*Socializing, refueling, and resting are encouraged as needed. Please keep in mind that the space is an open area and voices carry throughout the studio.
*Headphones are allowed. Please be mindful of the volume.
*Cell phones must be silenced in the studio at all times. If you must take the call, please do so in the hallway.
*Using cameras, phones or mobile devices for video or photos while model is posing is not allowed.
*Do not photograph models under any circumstances.
*Must ask for permission before taking photos of artwork that is not yours.
*You are allowed to take photos of your own artwork while the model is not posing.
* When a model is posing on the stand do not touch your camera or cell phone at all.
*Never pour any chemical/solvent down the drain.
*Keep solvents in a closed container.
*Do not wash your oil painting brushes/supplies in the kitchen or the restroom.
*Do not crumble up your oily rags/paper towels. They must be lay flat and dispose properly in Justrite Oily Materials Waste Cans provided by Liv & Chiu art studio.
*You are responsible for properly disposing any chemical/solvents.
*Please do not leave anything valuables in the studio unattended; Liv & Chiu art studio is not responsible for any lost or stolen articles at the studio.
*In some workshop, seating will be assigned by raffle.
*Please keep your personal items to a minimum to save space.
*Please take your belongings including your drawings and painting with you when you leave each day.
*The front row is reserved for students who prefer to sit down. Those students who wish to stand at their easels will have the space behind the seated students.
*Please respect all members of the studio, do not disturb them unless necessary.
*Liv & Chiu art studio reserve the rights to escort an individual who presents unsafe and/or unpleasant situation to others out of the building premise.