Interested in Teaching a Workshop?
Railyard Arts Studio offers a dynamic space for creative learning, providing two flexible workshop formats. Whether you’re a teaching artist looking to manage your own students or prefer a hassle-free experience with our studio handling registration and marketing, we have an option to suit your needs. Explore our workshop structures and find the best fit for your teaching style!
Option 1: Outside Teaching Artist- Managed
Best suited for established businesses that manage their own student registration and marketing.
Rental Fee: $100 for the first hour, then $75 for each additional hour.
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- The teaching artist (TA) is responsible for creating their own graphics, advertising, and managing registrations through their own platform. TA will include Railyard Art Studio logo on all materials.
- Railyard Arts Studio will list the workshop on our website, including a link to the TA’s website for student registration.
- TA will supply Studio with graphic for RA website and it will be included in (1) newsletter and (1) monthly events post carousel via social media.
- If the TA provides a flyer, we can display it at our location.
- Refund Policy: If the workshop is cancelled for any reason, the TA will receive a 60% refund of the rental fee.
Optional Add-On ($50)
- Railyard will create a promotional graphic for your event
- Instructor may use/post the graphic however they would like
- The provided graphic will be used for
- (2) Railyard Arts newsletter (over 2000 recipients!)
- (1) Railyard Arts social post carousel (Instagram & Facebook)
- (1) Railyard Arts will provide one solo post for your workshop
Rescheduling & Cancellation
Rescheduling Due to Weather or Illness of Instructor
- Must be agreed upon by both parties to reschedule
- The instructor is responsible for rescheduling and providing Railyard with the new date
- The instructor manages all communication and logistics with registered students and the studio.
Cancellation Policy
- If the workshop is canceled, the instructor will receive 60% of the rental fee as a refund.
- The $50 add-on fee (for graphic design and marketing) is non-refundable as Railyard will have already completed the promotional work.
Option 2: Railyard-Managed
Railyard Arts Studio handles registration and determines workshop pricing.
No rental fee for the instructor!
- Railyard Arts Studio sets the teaching artist’s (TA) fee and determines student pricing! The studio shall determine the compensation to be paid to the TA.
- The studio will price workshops so they can run with a minimum of three students. Please speak to us if you have different requirements.
- Full refunds will only be given to students due to low enrollment (below 3 students), weather, or illness.
- Materials Fees: The TA shall provide the Studio with a detailed price breakdown of any materials fees, which may be incorporated into the total amount payable to the TA. The TA may elect to receive compensation and material fees as separate payments or to have material fees paid directly to the TA by the student.
Rescheduling & Cancellation
- No refunds will be issued for student cancellations.
- Workshop tickets are non-refundable but can be transferred to a friend or family member.
- If fewer than three students register, Railyard will cancel the workshop, and students may choose a full refund or credit.
- If Railyard cancels due to inclement weather or instructor illness, students may choose a refund or credit.
- Weather-related cancellations will be posted on our website, and students will be notified via email.
- Credits expire one year from the date issued.
Option 3: Local Business Collaboration
Great for local businesses, nonprofits, community organizations, and brands looking to create a unique experience for their customers, members, employees, or community while partnering with Railyard Arts!
Fee: Event Dependent, No-Fee Options Available!
Railyard Arts Studio and your organization will collaborate to create a customized artistic experience that aligns with your brand/business. Whether you’re looking to host a customer appreciation event, employee team-building activity, wellness program, networking event, fundraiser, or community engagement experience, we’re happy to work with you to design a memorable creative event!
Options
- Private Event at Railyard Arts (621 Route 22, Croton Falls, NY 10519) (staff development day, customer appreciation, team building)
- Community Event at Railyard Arts (No Fee Option) (events and workshops open to the public)
- Off-site events (We’ll come to your business with a project)
- Business Commisions (We’ll create customized pottery items for your business or event!)
- Other: We are open to any type of local business collaboration! If you have an idea, reach out to us at info@railyardarts.com!
Why collaborate with Railyard Arts?
- Event planning consultation
- Professional art intstruction and project facilitation
- Customizable projects tailored to your clientele
- Flexible event format and scheduling to best suit your needs
- Event setup & cleanup
- Access to our welcoming, fully equipped studio space (if applicable)
- We love supporting other local businesses!
- Your business will be highlighted to our 2,500+ email subscribers and 3,600+ followers across all social media platforms!
Rescheduling & Cancellation
Dependent upon the structure of the event and the mutual agreement made between Railyard Arts & your business!