It is with a heavy heart that we are announcing some recent changes to the fibers program at Access Arts.

Unfortunately, our weaving instructor, Nessi has made the decision to leave Access Arts. Without Nessi’s expertise and guidance, Access Arts does not feel like we can provide weaving classes in January that would match the level of programming you have come to know and love. For this reason, we will not host any fiber classes in the January 2024 class session. The hope and goal is for classes to return in the spring, but this all hinges on our ability to find a suitable replacement. We look forward to sharing more as soon as we can.

We want to acknowledge how unfortunate this news is, and the organization does not take this decision lightly. We are so grateful for all of our students' continued support, particularly through the last few years as the world went through a global pandemic and Access Arts (and the fibers department in particular) made many necessary changes to keep up.

We believe that what makes Access Arts great is the excellent instruction and creative experiences we can provide, and we don’t want to offer fiber classes until we can provide instruction that is nothing short of excellence.

We want to thank Nessi for their contribution to Access Arts. When they took over the fibers department, they were faced with a lot of complicated challenges. They took on those challenges with excitement and passion, and have built a program that is not only dynamic and educational but also a safe space for our students to explore. They will be missed.

CANCELATION POLICY

When inclement weather occurs, class cancelations will be decided by the instructor of the class. If WE cancel any 6-week classes due to weather or COVID-19, they will be made up at a later date. If class is not canceled, but a student feels unsafe traveling, they can stay home, but NO make-up class will be provided. We encourage you to make up any lost time during open studio hours and ask about any material missed during the following class.

Your instructor will contact you if class is canceled. Please make sure they have your correct contact information. If you have any questions about our cancelation policy, please don't hesitate to email us at​ accessarts@schoolofservice.org ​or call us at 573-875-0275.

SCHOLARSHIPS

We frequently offer a limited amount of free and half-price spots for low-income families or individuals who are interested in any of our programs! If you want to apply for consideration when spots become available, find more information on how to apply here!​​

Interested in taking a class at a discounted rate in exchange for service hours? Click here for more info.

INCLUSION

​All of our programs are inclusive. Find more information about how we ensure our studios and programs work for individuals of all ability levels here. If you want to discuss with us about which class is the best fit, please reach out to accessarts@schoolofservice.org!

REFUND POLICY

If you cancel at least three full weeks before the start of the program, you will receive a full refund minus the non-refundable fee of $30. If you would rather, you may be able to switch to a different available class or program. No refunds or credits are given within three weeks before the start of the program. If WE cancel due to COVID-19, a full refund will be given, or you can save the payment for a later program.