A Bon Vivant
membership is when you purchase a package of "credits" that you then
use to take the classes of your choice. The standard package is
12-classes which is good for two years from the date of your first
class. Also available are 6-class and 20-class packages.
Our office keeps a record of your credits and the
classes you have taken. When you see a particular class or course that
you would like to take you simply register online, via email or by
phone. We then deduct the appropriate number of credits from your
total and send you a confirmation card and directions to class.
As an example, if you have a 12-class membership and
enroll in the International Cuisine Course (9 classes/credits) we
deduct 9 credits from your total. This leaves you with 3 credits to
use on other classes of your choice. When you later sign up for a
single-credit class, that credit is deducted from your total, leaving
you with 2 credits, and so on.
Single demonstration classes (those not marked with
a Hand symbol) are generally one credit unless otherwise specified.
Hands-On classes are two credits. Series courses vary according to the
number of classes and whether or not the course is hands-on.
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We offer one-time single introductory
classes to non-members. Students are welcome to enroll in any Single
Class they desire. After this introductory class, we ask that you
invest in a membership to take future classes.
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Single demonstration classes are generally 1
credit, except for special functions and sit-down dinners. Hands-on
classes are generally 2 credits. Series courses vary according to the
number of classes in the course and whether or not it is hands-on.
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No, we are unable to offer single classes
from the Series Course listing.
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Twelve and 20-class memberships expire 2
years from the date of your first class. Therefore, if you purchase a
membership now, but do not take a class for a few months, the clock
doesn't start counting down until you take that class. Six-class
memberships expire one year from the date of your first class.
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No, you are welcome to enroll in any
class you wish at any time. In fact, we encourage it. You do not have
to complete (or even take) Mastering the Basics in order to take other
classes.
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As an active member, you are welcome
to purchase more credits at any time. We offer a standard 12-class
renewal for the reduced fee of $330.00. Additionally, you can renew
for a package of 6 more classes for $225. We do not offer purchases of
individual credits, except as a one-time introductory for non-members.
You are welcome to bring guests to
classes on a space available basis. You must contact the office and
register your guest in advance. You can use either your own credits or
purchase a single class introductory for them.
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You are welcome to give your credits
away as gifts, donate them to a charity or use them to bring a guest.
Please contact the office to make arrangements.
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NEW STUDENTS
To cancel a class, please give us 10 days
notice to receive a full refund.
Up to 24 hours in advance, you may:
-
Send a guest to class in
your place.
- Request to take another class within one year of
the date of the class.
Same-day cancellations:
Send a guest to class in your place or request the
recipes.
MEMBERS TAKING SINGLE CLASSES
To cancel a class, please give us 10 days notice and we will
refund your credits.
Up to 24 hours in advance, you may:
-
Send a guest to class in
your place.
- Have your credits refunded if someone takes your
place.
Same-day cancellations: Send a guest to class in
your place or request the
recipes.
MEMBERS TAKING SERIES CLASSES
Members may give the school notice when they will be absent and
make up that class at a future date at their convenience
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We offer certificates of completion
for our Series Courses. However, we are not accredited. Additionally,
we are unable to offer financial aid assistance or housing.
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We do not offer chef training or
degrees. Our classes are primarily aimed at the layperson and
pre-professional. However, we have had a number of students who have
gone on to work in the food industry or run their own business.
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Our classes take place in a variety
of select private homes in the Seattle/Bellevue area. Many are located
at our main teaching kitchen in the home of Louise Hasson, Director of
Bon Vivant. When you enroll in a class you will be sent a confirmation
card with detailed directions to the class location. Our web site and
newsletter does list the general area of the city that the class will
be in.
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We offer both Hands-on and Demonstration
classes. Look for the Hand
symbol for classes that are Hands-on. All other classes are
Demonstration.
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You may use our
online registration form, write us an
email, or call
us on the phone. Once you have registered for a class you will receive
a confirmation card with detailed directions in the mail. If you do
not receive this within 5 or 6 days please contact the office. When
necessary, we will email you the confirmation and directions.
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Very often you can register right up
to the day of the class. However, many classes, such as the Mastering
the Basics course, do fill well in advance. Please keep in mind that
our office hours are limited (M,T, TH 10am-3pm). To be assured of
getting into the class you want it's best to contact us during those
hours.
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We are unable to reserve space in a
class without payment in full. If you would like to have your name on
the wait list for a class we can gladly arrange that. Payment would
then be required when a space is secured for you. Please keep in mind
that many of our classes fill well in advance. We encourage you to
sign up for classes as soon as possible.
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Some Series Course schedules list a
"flex date" in addition to the regular class dates. This is a date we
have set aside to allow for changes in the instructor's personal
circumstances, illness, weather emergencies, etc. We ask that you hold
the flex date open on your calendar until we are sure it will not be
needed to make up a rescheduled class.
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We offer a new schedule of classes
each quarter. The schedule is posted on the web site and mailed to
members one month prior to the start of the quarter.
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