workshop waiver

Sebesta Apothecary Class Waiver and Release

Thank you for joining Sebesta Apothecary, LLC’s (Sebesta Apothecary) workshop, for all-natural bath and body products, and other activities. We are thrilled to have you. Before we get started, please read and sign this Class Waiver and Release, acknowledging and agreeing to the terms contained herein:

I consent to and allow any use and reproduction of any and all photographs or videos taken of myself or my minor during our participation in a workshop unless I have otherwise notified Sebesta Apothecary. I agree to Sebesta Apothecary’s right to use or reproduce such photographs and videos in any media including social media, print publications or Sebesta Apothecary’s website. If I do not wish to have photographs used or taken, I will notify Sebesta Apothecary in writing prior to commencing my participation in a workshop. I understand and agree that an email or text message, sent from my contact information will suffice for proper notification.

I understand that Sebesta Apothecary is sharing learned and valuable information with me, some or all of which is vital to their business. Given the trust it is instilling in sharing this information, I assure them that if I do now or at any point in the future, sell similar or related products, that I will not attempt to sell into any locations that carry Sebesta Apothecary for my own direct benefit or for any third-party benefit. 

I further understand and agree:

• to inform Sebesta Apothecary of ANY allergies for myself or my minor, and any other information that could be relevant to my or my minor’s ability to participate in a workshop and our safety; 
• to provide a Sebesta Apothecary representative with an emergency medical contact for myself and, when applicable, for my minor;

I further understand and assume:

• full responsibility for the dangers and risks to myself and my minor, inherent in such activities related to creating bath and body products, working with chemicals, working with equipment, tools and appliances that heat up and coming into close contact with certain natural and developed products; and
• full responsibility for any injuries or damages resulting from my or my minor person’s participation, including responsibility for using good judgment in all phases of my or my minor’s participation.

I explicitly acknowledge and fully understand that accidents can happen. Absent Sebesta Apothecary’s willful or intentional misconduct, I hereby waive, release, and discharge Sebesta Apothecary and its instructors, members, owners, employees, instructors, contractors and related third parties from any and all claims, demands, actions or causes of action relating to my participation in a workshop or the participation of a minor for whom I am the legal guardian (“my minor”), including for costs, expenses or damages to personal property, for bodily injury, medical and related expenses, death, and any indirect, special, incidental, consequential, exemplary or punitive damages which may result from my participation or my minor’s participation in these activities. I also agree that if I should make a claim, the maximum amount of damages that I or my minor is entitled to is $500.00. Any claim must be brought within 1 year of the incident giving rise to the claim.

In the event of any claim, the parties agree to submit any dispute for resolution by mediation. If the parties are not able to resolve the claim through mediation, the parties agree to submit the matter to a state court of competent jurisdiction in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

I also understand that this Waiver and Release binds my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns as well as myself.

Participant

Minor Participant (if applicable)

workshop Q&A

Sebesta Apothecary Maker Workshop Questions & Answers 

Workshops are a wonderful way for us to share our excitement and knowledge about natural bath and body products with you! All of our workshops are hands-on making - meaning that after watching a quick demonstration so that you see the process and safety procedures, YOU become the maker!  

What do you currently offer? 
Checkout the current offerings here or click over here to see a calendar view to confirm what works best for your schedule. In the details of the workshop you can find the information about number of students, length of workshop, what to expect and how to prepare. 

Where are these workshops located? 
We host all workshops our of our Sebesta Apothecary Lab in NE Minneapolis. Our lab is located inside of Studio Q (1310 Quincy St NE Studio #1, Minneapolis, MN 55413), a very large and open space that is safe for social distancing and great for workshops!

Who will be teaching?
We have several workshop leaders, but most of our soap workshops are hosted by Kim, Owner and founder of Sebesta Apothecary.

What do I get with my workshop?
The workshop fee includes class lecture, demonstration, beverages and light snacks; all supplies and materials needed to make the products listed in that workshop (example: Our soap class includes oils, butters, lye, essential oils, safety goggles, gloves and aprons) and a take home hand out.

• Come excited and open to learn
• Please wear old clothes in case of splatter (if you are soap making long sleeves, full length pants and closed toed shoes are a must!) 
• Be aware that after receiving safety instructions and guidance about the protective gear you should always wear (safety goggles, etc), you must sign a Liability Waiver for us before being allowed in the production area.

Why is the max number of students so low? 
We want to ensure that all participants have the chance to take their time learning, ask questions and get the full attention deserved. Keeping the number of participants low helps us ensure that!

I don't see the workshop that I'm looking for, do you offer private or custom workshops? 
YES - we are happy to work with you to customize a workshop experience that meets your needs. Let us know what you are interested in learning about and we will see how we can help!

• Our workshops are planned for small groups, but currently we are limited to either 4 or 6 participants (based on workshop), this often requires us to turn away additional participants when the workshops fill.
• Should you need to cancel your attendance - for any reason - please let us know as soon as possible. If we can fill your space prior to 7 days before the workshop, you will receive a refund of your payment minus a $25 non-refundable deposit. If we cannot fill your space at that point, you will receive half of your original payment returned via payment method received.
• If you give us less than 7 days notice or just don’t show up for the workshop(s), no refund or credit will be given.

COVID-19 Precautions

• Our lab is located in a very large open space facility. We limit the number of workshop participants to accommodate for safe social distancing at all times. 
• Masks are encouraged
• Frequently touched surfaces are sanitized frequently