Rental Policy: 

By signing up for time below you must have completed a Supervised Rental (unless you have taken Beginning Glassblowing I) and are eligible to rent time at Foci (those who have previously been renting at Foci before 2007 will be grandfathered in) and you must agree to the following. Regular studio rental is available from 9AM - 9PM.  Exceptions may be made if you make arrangements with a MCGA staff member. Blowslots are a minimum of 3 hours. You may cancel 24 hours prior to your blow slot and not incur a penalty, but to do so you must contact a studio manager by phone. If you fail to cancel within the 24 hours prior to your blow slot you must contact a studio manager by phone and pay for the time that you booked.

 Please try to come to your blow slot early.  In the unlikely case that there is a problem, coming early will ensure that the problem is mitigated before your blow slot starts.

If you have any questions feel free to contact one of the studio managers listed below for assistance. If you have a specific question about the website (access or other) feel free to call or e-mail David Royce.

Andrew Thompson----612-203-3181

Todd Cameron--------612-940-8633 

David Royce------------651-283-9494    royce.dave@gmail.com

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Before studio rental, you will be asked to fill out two forms,

they are as follows:

1) RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND VOLUNTARY ASSUMPTION OF RISK
 
In consideration of participating and/or attending activities of Foci Minnesota Center For Glass Arts, I agree to release and discharge the agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities (collectively "Foci") assisting or participating in any activity at the Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts facility.  Said release is on behalf of myself, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate and shall cover the following:
1.     I acknowledge that the activities involved in the participation and/or attendance of any activity at the Foci facility, entails significant risks, both known and unknown, which could result in physical or emotional injury, death, or damage or loss to myself, to my property, or to third parties.
2.     I expressly agree to accept and assume all risks existing in Foci activities, whether those risks be known or unknown, whether caused by the negligent acts or omission of Foci. My participation in the activity is purely voluntary, and I knowingly elect to participate in spite of the risks.
3.     I hereby voluntarily release Foci from any and all claims, demands, or causes of actions, which are in any way connected with my participation in any activity or in my use of Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts equipment or facilities, including any such claims which result from negligent acts or omissions of Foci.  In all uses, facilities shall include temporary and permanent locations used by Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts for its activities.
4.     Should Foci or anyone acting on their behalf, be required to incur attorney's fees and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.
5.     I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the cost of such injury or damage myself. I further certify that I have no medical or physical conditions which could interfere with my ability to participate and/or attend safely in this activity.
6.     I agree to abide by the rules of the Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts as set out herein, as set out in any Renter's agreement and as posted at Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts.
 
Participant must initial here:
 
____I am fully aware of all the risks associated with participating in this activity.
 
____ I am not or will not be under the influence of illegal drugs and/or medication during the activity.
 
____ I fully understand or comprehend any rules, restrictions, and directions given during the activity, and if I do not, I will not participate.
 
____ I have gone over health and safety procedures with the staff of Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts and I understand and will follow all rules and procedures.
 
____ I will immediately report all unsafe acts or dangerous conditions to the staff of Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts.
 
____ I will immediately report all injuries to Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts staff.
 
____ I understand that Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts will not perform any medial treatment or assess injuries; I give permission to be treated by a professional medical person and admitted to a hospital if necessary.
 
____ I will allow photography of myself, my group, my participation in the activities, and understand that they may be used in any way to promote the activities and facilities of Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts.  I expressly grant permission to Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts to use any photo in which I appear in any way and for any purpose as they see fit.
 
____ I understand that by adding my email I will receive notice of upcoming events, classes and studio related news. My email will not be used for any other purposes.
 
 
Participant Name____________________________________________________
 
Parent/Guardian Name/Emergency Contact_______________________________
 
Address___________________________________________________________
 
City__________________State____________________Zip__________________
 
Phone(_____)____________________E-Mail______________________________


Signature of participant________________________________________________

Signature of parent/guardian if minor_____________________________________

Witness_____________________________________________________________
 

 

2) RENTER'S AGREEMENT   Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts is designed to be a safe, public studio where people can learn how to work with glass. Managers and staff are here to help you.  As this is designed to be a learning environment, please ask any questions you have.  We will be happy help.   This agreement is between Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts (Studio) and_____________________ (Renter) for rental of glass arts studio space. The parties agree as follows:   1.    This agreement shall cover all future rental time slots taken by renter. 2.    Rental periods are a minimum of 3 hour blocks. The current rate is $35 per hour for Supervised Rental/ $30 per hour for individual studio time/ $25 per hour for pre purchased bulk rate. A bulk purchase must be arranged by a studio manager and rates may be changed at any time. 3.    Cold shop rates are $12 per hour. 4.    Only those individuals who have completed Supervised Rental or have demonstrated capability may arrange for individual studio time.  Decisions on demonstrated capacity are at the sole discretion of the Studio Manager. 5.    Studio time scheduling and/or cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance. 6.    Renter will not use any equipment for which they have not been trained to use safely. 7.    Rental period will end at scheduled time.  Renter must have their space cleaned up within the scheduled time. 8.    Studio will provide equipment, tools, and basic materials. During most rental periods there will be experienced glass workers to give advice and assistance, but this is not guaranteed. Everything supplied by Studio shall be in good working order but there is no guarantee it will be suitable for all purposes. Studio does not provide color. 9.    Studio hours are from 9am to 9pm. Without advance permission from a studio manager, you may not rent outside of these hours. Studio reserves the right to shut down, reschedule blow slots, or book out full days for any reason. 10.Illegal drugs are strictly prohibited in the studio and the premises.  Use of illegal drugs is grounds for expulsion and will result in the revocation of rental privileges. 11.Anyone under the influence of drugs, legal or otherwise, may be asked to leave or be expelled at the studio manager's sole discretion. 12.Physical violence, verbal abuse, threats and outbursts of anger will not be tolerated at the studio.  Exhibition of these behaviors is grounds for expulsion and may result in suspension of rental privileges.  These decisions are at the sole discretion of any studio manager. 13.All adjustments made to equipment must be done by a studio manager unless given specific permission from a studio manager. 14.Do not leave valuables unattended. Studio is not responsible for theft or damage to personal articles or work left in the facility. 15.Renters agree to follow the directions of the studio managers at all times. 16.Friends and family are welcome to visit while you are working but large groups (6 or more) need pre approval by a studio manager.     In consideration of being allowed to rent studio space, I hereby agree to abide by the rules set out above.   Date ___/___/___   __________________________ Renter