3rd Ward's Education Policy

Classes are added on a monthly basis. Please check this website or come by 3rd Ward for up to date course information. Advanced Registration is necessary. Please call (718) 715 4961 or enroll via the PayPal buttons to reserve a seat. Instructors, class times, and class dates are subject to change. If a change is made students will be contacted individually.

Registration & Cancellation - To register for a class, students must provide a valid credit card or pay in full via PayPal. In the event a student must withdraw from a class, he or she may do so any time before the registration deadline of the class, and be charged a 25% of class cost (minus equipment cost) withdrawal fee. Any withdrawals on or after the class registration deadline will result in the full cost of the class being charged to the student. If a student wishes to pay in cash, he or she must pay for the class in full before they are considered registered. Absenteeism does not constitute cancellation. Course fees are not refundable or transferable. There will be no exceptions.

Material & Equipment Fees - Classes which make use of tools or supplies will most likely require a material or equipment fee. This pays for in-class consumable items (drill bits, gas, paint, screens) and the upkeep of tools used for that specific class (saw sharpening, tool repair, welding tips, software updates).  In some circumstances, students may also be required to purchase certain supplies on their own. 

Unlimited Memberships - Unlimited members are able to enroll in an unlimited number of classes for free for the duration of their membership. To sign up for classes, these members must call the front desk or enroll in person before the registration deadline. Unlimited members are required to pay any equipment fees associated with a class at registration.Withdrawal policies are the same for Unlimited members as for Basic Members and Non-Members: 25% of course cost (member rate) cancellation fee if an Unlimited member cancels before the registration deadline, full course cost (member rate) cancellation fee if an Unlimited member cancels on or after the registration deadline. Class enrollment is nontransferable: transfering to another section of the same class is considered a cancellation. Unlimited Members are required to attend the classes they enroll in. Absence from the first day, missing one session (for classes between one and four sessions), and missing two or more sessions (for classes greater than four sessions) will each be construed as a cancellation, and will result in the full cost of the course being charged to the member.

In an effort to make 3rd Ward's education program accessible to the community at large, we reserve 2 seats per class for either non-members or basic members.

If We Cancel a Class - Most classes offered at 3rd Ward must have a minimum of (5) students registered in order for the class to commence. In the event a course does not receive sufficient enrollment, it may be cancelled. Students will be notified at least 48 hours prior to the start of the class if it is cancelled and students will not be charged.

If you have any questions, please give us a call or send an email.