New to Springwater? Please review the registration procedure and policies below before signing up for classes.

If you are a returning student, feel free to go directly to the form: Printer Friendly Springwater Registration Form

Class Registration Procedure: You may register in person, by phone, or by mail.. You can click below for a printer-friendly form or use the one in the catalog. You must preregister for all classes. You will be notified only if a class is canceled. Generally, materials are not included in class fees but are paid with tuition at the time of registration. For jointly sponsored Springwater/Art League classes, tuition is paid to the Art League, and marterials fees are paid to Springwater. Students receive a discount card to be used in the shop for the duration of their class. Upon availability, looms can be rented on a first-registered, first served basis. Loom rental must be requested at the time of registration. You are registered only when we have received your payment(s).

Class Registration Policies

1. Students are strongly encouraged to register at least two weeks prior to the class, preferably more. It's best to register for all classes you wish to take in a given session at the time you receive your newsletter in the mail. At two weeks prior to the class, we must make a go/no-go decision. This is fair to our instructors, who need to be able to plan other activities, and allows us time to have adequate supplies on hand for all who have registered.
2. If you register but then cancel more than seven days before the class is scheduled to be held, you will receive a gift certificate in the amount you paid for the class minus a 10% administrative fee. No refunds will be given to students who register and then cancel, only the gift certificate. The gift certificate is redeemable for either other classes or for supplies in the supply store.
3. If you cancel less than seven days before the start of the class, no gift certificate is issued and no refund sent; you are liable for the full payment. If you wish, you may find a substitute who will take the class for you. This is a financial transaction between you and the other individual, though we'd be gratefulif you'd let us know that this has happened.
4. If you register for a class but the class must be canceled by Springwater because of insufficient registration or other reason (illness of the instructor, for example), you will receive a full refund.
5. Makeup classes are generally not available, though you can generally schedule a separately paid-for private lesson. You are encouraged, therefore, to plan to attend all sessions of your class. It is not fair to your classmates if you fall far behind them and then need more of the instructor's time and attention.
6. As a kindness to instructors and fellow students who may have allergies and sensitivities, please do not wear fragrances (including strong-smelling men's cosmetics) to class.
If you have any questions about school policy, check with Carolyn Atwater, Springwater's Director of Programs. She's usually available at 703-549-3634 on Thursdays