FAQ About Fees and Shop Norms.
This document may be revised at any time without notice.
- The tuition for the Acoustic Guitar Making course is $4,795 plus tax.
- A deposit of $500 is required to hold your bench.
- The full tuition must be paid before the first day of the course, we do not accept funds on day 1 as we want to get the course going.
- If you withdraw your $500 deposit will be forfeit. You may however use that money towards any guitar purchase in the Blackwood Store, or for a later course deposit should you return at a later date.
- If a student leaves the program in the first week of the course either by their own choice or by expulsion, a penalty of half the tuition fee will be levied. Any outstanding fees for accommodation, wood, supplies, or other fees owing must be paid before a refund can be made. If a student leaves the program for any reason after the first week of the course, no refund will be made.
- We have a ZERO tolerance policy for anyone displaying violent or aggressive behavior. If this occurs, the student will be removed immediately. There will be no refunds in this situation.
- If for any reason Blackwood has to cancel a course, you will get all of your money back.
- If you have lost an admin fee, but sign up for a later course, you get it back as part of your next deposit.
- Accommodations are available as a package for the 35 days of the course at a cost of $$1,800 plus tax. The room includes access to a washroom and kitchenette.
- Bring your own lunch. Lunch will be from 12 noon until 1pm daily.
- We typically have one break in the morning, one in the afternoon.
- You may work in the shop, without instruction or supervision, until 9pm on weekdays.
- The shop will be open from 10am to 4pm on Saturdays for your use, no instruction or supervision is given.
- Sundays we are closed.
- Washroom access is on the lower side of the house.
- No alcohol, pot, or other substances that make you dangerous.
- If you are unsure about using a machine, ask, and you will get assistance to keep you safe.
- You understand that woodworking includes hazards with machinery and hand tools. You accept this fact and will not hold Blackwood responsible in any way for personal injury.
- You may make a second guitar during your stay. There will be an additional fee of $1000. Teaching assistance will only be available on guitar #1.
- Shop cleanup will be called at 4:30 pm daily.
- We don’t have music in the shop because it always leads to disagreements…
- You are responsible for bringing your own Personal Protection Equipment such as safety glasses, dust masks, and hearing protection.
- Feel free to bring your own hand tools.
- You may bring your own wood, please consult us to ensure the wood is appropriate. If so, you may keep the wood supplied with the course.
- Parking is available in the lower driveway.
- All materials to build one acoustic guitar are supplied.
- Course length is 5-weeks.
- Enjoy your stay, this is always a great time!
Blackwood Guitar Company | (613) 292-1985 | info@blackwoodguitar.ca