Glass Memories

GLASS MEMORIES

CLASS LENGTH:   Two classes (6 hours total)

CLASS DATES:      June 16 & 19, 2027

CLASS TIMES:       Wed: 5:30 - 7:30 PM / Sat: 9 AM - 1 PM

STUDENT MAX:    10

WAIVERS:               Required 14 days prior to class

SAFETY NOTICE: All participants must sign a waiver to participate in classes. If you work with glass, then injuries are always a possibility (e.g., cuts, burns, punctures, eye injury). We'll go over safety measures to limit the likelihood of injury, but each student is responsible for maintaining safe practices and ensuring their own safety by following guidelines. Release of Liability will be emailed prior to class and must be attested and signed AT LEAST 14 DAYS PRIOR TO CLASS. Otherwise, attendance will be cancelled.

REQUIRED ATTIRE: Long pants and closed shoes (e.g., no capris, shorts, sandals, or open shoes of any kind). Fabric for clothing should be cotton or natural fibers (e.g., not polyester or synthetics). 

MANDATORY REVIEW: In addition to this Safety Notice, you must review the Release of Liability document. Your registration for class indicates you have reviewed both documents and agree to follow safety guidelines and agree to terms outlined in Release of Liability (signature will be required in a separate document).

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, INDEMNIFICATION & BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT

Hickman & Hickman, LLC DBA Red Swan Glass Art Center
Chattanooga, Tennessee

READ CAREFULLY — THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT

By signing electronically or physically, you are giving up important legal rights.

1. VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION

I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in glass art classes, workshops, studio use, or related activities (collectively, the “Activities”) offered by Red Swan Glass Art Center (“RSGAC”). I understand that my participation is entirely voluntary and undertaken of my own free will.

2. ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

I understand that working with glass, kilns, hand tools, and related equipment involves inherent and significant risks, including but not limited to:

• Cuts, lacerations, puncture wounds

• Burns from hot glass, kilns, or tools

• Eye injuries

• Exposure to sharp objects and broken glass

• Slips, falls, or other bodily injury

I understand that these risks may result in serious injury, permanent disability, disfigurement, or other harm, and that injuries may occur even when reasonable care and safety precautions are used.

I knowingly, freely, and voluntarily assume all risks, whether known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable, arising from my participation in the Activities.

3. RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Activities, I hereby fully and forever release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue:

• Red Swan Glass Art Center

• Susan E. Hickman, individually and in any capacity

• All instructors, employees, contractors, volunteers, agents, representatives, successors, and assigns

from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, losses, or liabilities of any kind, whether known or unknown, arising out of or related to my participation in the Activities, including claims based on ordinary negligence, to the fullest extent permitted by the laws of the State of Tennessee.

4. HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION

I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from any claims, damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising out of or related to my participation in the Activities.

5. NO MEDICAL OR FINANCIAL COMPENSATION

I understand and agree that no medical expenses, compensation, reimbursement, or reparation will be provided for any injury or loss sustained as a result of participation in the Activities. I am solely responsible for my own medical care and insurance.

6. MEDICAL FITNESS

I represent that I am physically and mentally capable of participating in the Activities and have no condition that would make participation unsafe. I accept full responsibility for determining my own fitness to participate.

7. BINDING ARBITRATION & WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL

Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Agreement or participation in the Activities shall be resolved exclusively by binding arbitration, administered by the American Arbitration Association and conducted in Hamilton County, Tennessee.

I understand and agree that I am waiving my right to file a lawsuit and to a trial by judge or jury.

8. GOVERNING LAW & SEVERABILITY

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Tennessee. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

9. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE & ONLINE AGREEMENT

I understand and agree that this Agreement may be executed electronically and that checking a box, typing my name, or submitting this form online constitutes my legal signature, with the same force and effect as a handwritten signature.

10. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF UNDERSTANDING

I acknowledge that I have read this Agreement in its entirety, understand its terms, and sign it freely and voluntarily, intending to be legally bound.

PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

Participant Full Name: _______________________________
Date: ___________________
Email: ___________________
Emergency Contact & Phone: ___________________________

MINOR PARTICIPANT ADDENDUM

(Required if participant is under 18 years of age)

I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor named below. I have read and understand this Agreement in full and consent to the minor’s participation in the Activities.

On behalf of the minor and myself, I agree to all terms of this Agreement, including the release of liability, assumption of risk, indemnification, and binding arbitration provisions.

I further agree to release, waive, and hold harmless the Released Parties from any claims arising from the minor’s participation, to the fullest extent permitted by Tennessee law.

Minor’s Full Name: _______________________________

Parent/Legal Guardian Name (Print): ___________________

Parent/Legal Guardian Signature (Electronic or Written):

Date: ___________________