Policies

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Website visitors may choose to correspond with Daniel Faia using the contact form on this website. Personal information (such as name, phone number, email address) that is provided on the contact form is transmitted to Daniel Faia via email and he uses it for business purposes only. Daniel Faia makes every effort to store this personal information securely. Daniel Faia does not sell any collected personal information.

All information provided on this website is for informational purposes only with no warranty of any kind– neither expressed nor implied. Daniel Faia may post or share content (e.g., images, videos, demonstrations, presentations, interviews, publications, projects, etc...) that can be accessed by public viewers.

· The determination of the suitability of use or application of the content is the sole responsibility of the public viewer.

· The adherence to safety protocols and use of appropriate procedure and caution when working with hand tools, power tools, machines, equipment, and materials is the sole responsibility of the public viewer.

· Students must be at least 18 years of age.

· Registration is limited to no more than 5 students per workshop, and workshops are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

· The full workshop fee is due at the time of registration for 1-day and 2-day workshops. A deposit of $400.00 is due at the time of registration for workshops scheduled for 3 or more days and the balance is due 3 weeks prior to the workshop start date. An unpaid balance after the due date will result in termination of the registration and forfeiture of all previous payments. 

· Prospective students must first review all policies, and then email Daniel Faia at dcfwoodcarver@gmail.com if they are interested in registering for a workshop. The email inquiry should include the title and scheduled dates(s) of the requested workshop. If space is available, Dan will send a follow-up email with a registration form, payment instructions, and tool list. If space is not available, a waiting list is optional. If prospective students don’t receive a response from Dan within 24 hours, they should follow up to make sure that he received their request.

· A registration is not transferable, and it is not confirmed until the completed/signed 2026 workshop program registration form and check payment (payable to Daniel Faia) have been received and processed.

· Electronic payment methods, such as credit cards, debit cards, Venmo, and Zelle, are not accepted.

· Once Daniel Faia has a completed/signed 2026 workshop program registration form on file, it will apply to any and all 2026 workshop registrations, and students will not need to submit additional registration forms if they register for additional 2026 workshops.

· Students who are registered for private instruction should refer to their registration form for the applicable registration policy.

Workshops are limited to small groups (no more than 5 students) in order to provide an optimal teaching environment and a personalized learning experience. Prospective students should consider their schedules carefully before committing to and registering for a workshop.

· A student must notify Daniel Faia via email at dcfwoodcarver@gmail.com to request a cancellation of a workshop registration. 

· If, for any reason, a student cancels a workshop registration at least 60 days prior to the workshop start date, a 75% refund of the paid workshop deposit/fee will be issued. 

· If, for any reason, a student cancels a workshop registration 30-59 days prior to the workshop start date, a 50% refund of the paid workshop deposit/fee will be issued. 

· If, for any reason, a student cancels a workshop registration less than 30 days prior to the workshop start date, no refund will be issued. 

· If, for any reason, a student is a no-show/non-attendee or only attends part of a workshop, no refund will be issued. 

· Daniel Faia reserves the right to cancel any workshop at any time. If a workshop is canceled by Daniel Faia and it cannot be mutually rescheduled, registered students will be issued a refund* of the paid workshop deposit/fee. *Students who previously canceled their workshop registration are not eligible for a refund.

· Students who are registered for private instruction should refer to their registration form for the applicable cancellation policy.

· Students must be at least 18 years of age.

· Open carving guided instruction sessions are intended for students with some carving experience who are currently working on an independent traditional woodcarving project and are interested in guided instruction. 

· Registrations are limited to five students per session on a first come, first served basis, and are not transferable.

· All open carving guided instruction sessions are weather permitting and may be canceled by Daniel Faia due to inclement weather.

· The fee per 3-hour session is $50.00 (project materials are not included), and payment (cash or check payable to Daniel Faia) is due at the beginning of each session. 

· Electronic payment methods, such as credit cards, debit cards, Venmo, and Zelle, are not accepted.

· Students must provide their own project materials and arrive to the session with their materials and pattern “ready for carving”. 

· Milling/material prep is not available on-site.

· Projects that Daniel Faia teaches in his workshop program are not suitable for open carving guided instruction sessions. 

· Students will be using a standard workbench during the session, so their carving project must fit within those space parameters.

· Students should bring their own carving tools (sharp and ready to go), but some carving tools are available for students to use/share on-site, if necessary.

· Advance registration is required for each session.

· Prospective students must first review all policies and then email Daniel Faia at dcfwoodcarver@gmail.com to inquire about registration up to one week in advance of an open carving guided instruction session. The email inquiry should include the scheduled session date and a brief description of the carving project. If space is available, Dan will send a follow-up email with the necessary registration information. If prospective students don’t receive a response from Dan within 24 hours, they should follow up to make sure that he received their request.

· A completed/signed 2026 open carving guided instruction registration form is required to confirm a registration. Once Daniel Faia has a completed/signed 2026 open carving guided instruction registration form on file, it will apply to any and all 2026 open carving guided instruction registrations, and students will not need to submit additional registration forms if they register for additional 2026 open carving guided instruction sessions.

· Students may cancel their registration for an open carving guided instruction session by emailing Daniel Faia at dcfwoodcarver@gmail.com, but are asked to do so as soon as possible so he can make the space available to another student.

· Daniel Faia reserves the right to cancel any open carving guided instruction session at any time. If, for any reason, Daniel Faia cancels a session, he will notify students via email and provide as much notice as possible.

· It is the priority of Daniel Faia to promote a safe workspace and to demonstrate best practices regarding proper operational procedures. 

· It is the responsibility of each student to accept and assume all associated risks, and to understand and follow all safety rules/procedures/precautions for the use of hand tools, power tools/machines, equipment, and materials. 

· Some of the tools/machines/equipment/materials in the studio are not intended for student use. 

· Students cannot use studio tools/machines/equipment/materials without permission from Daniel Faia.

· Students must provide their own personal protective equipment.

· Appropriate eye protection must be worn in the studio (safety glasses are required when necessary).

· Appropriate hearing protection must be worn in the studio (when necessary).

· Appropriate footwear must be worn in the studio (no sandals, flip-flops, or open-toed shoes).

· Students should also bring a dust mask in case it’s needed.

· Students must keep long hair secured and away from the face, and refrain from wearing loose clothing or accessories. 

· Any student who is unsure of or uncomfortable with any tool, machine, equipment, material, or procedure must notify Daniel Faia immediately. 

· Any student who violates any safety rule/procedure/precaution will be asked to leave the studio.

· Alcohol consumption, illegal or recreational drug use, smoking, electronic cigarettes, and vaporizers are prohibited. 

· Students who use prescription or over-the-counter medications that could impair their coordination or judgment must notify Daniel Faia so that he can make arrangements to assist them. 

· Any student who violates this policy will be asked to leave the studio.

· Students are not permitted to share, teach, sell, or publish Daniel Faia's proprietary information, such as curriculum, procedures, designs, drawings, patterns, plans, and hand-outs.

· Students are not permitted to record audio or video during the course of instruction. 

· Reproducing or distributing copyrighted material is prohibited.

· Students must not share information/images of other students without their permission.

· Any violations of this policy will be addressed accordingly.