Acknowledgment of risk and release — Stephen Procter Studios, LLC in-person workshops.

By signing below, I (the participant) confirm the following:

I understand that participating in a pottery workshop at Stephen Procter Studios involves inherent risks, including but not limited to: physical strain from lifting, centering, and throwing clay; exposure to kilns, torches, fans, and high temperatures; contact with sharp tools, wire, and equipment; slips on wet floors; dust and material exposure; and allergic reactions to clays, glazes, or materials.

I confirm that I am physically able to participate, that I have disclosed any relevant health conditions or allergies, and that I knowingly and voluntarily assume the inherent risks of participation described above.

To the fullest extent permitted by Vermont law, I release and hold harmless Stephen Procter Studios, LLC, Stephen Procter, and any assistants or agents from claims, injuries, damages, or losses arising from the inherent risks of this activity, except for claims arising from the negligence, gross negligence, or willful misconduct of Stephen Procter Studios, LLC or its agents.

I agree to follow all safety instructions given by the instructor and to use equipment and materials responsibly.

Eligibility and age

This workshop is intended for participants 18 years of age or older. If a participant under 18 is permitted to attend, this Waiver must also be signed by that participant's parent or legal guardian, who agrees to be bound by its terms on the minor's behalf.

Emergency contact

Emergency contact name: __________________________________________________________

Relationship: ________________________________ Phone: __________________

Any relevant health conditions or allergies we should know about:  

_____________________________________________________________________________

Media release (opt-in)

☐ Yes, I grant Stephen Procter Studios, LLC permission to use photographs or video of me taken during the workshop for promotional purposes, without compensation. This is optional and you may still participate if you leave this box unchecked.

Participant name: ________________________________________________

Signature: ______________________________________________________  

Date: __________________________