Terms of service

A Note on Our Approach

I am not a therapist, counsellor, or trained art teacher. What I offer comes from lived experience, creativity, and understanding what it means to rebuild yourself through difficult times.

Someone once said to me, "I didn’t want therapy, I wanted someone who could relate to me." That stayed with me. Sometimes people aren’t looking to be analysed: they just want space to feel understood, reflect, create, and move forward in their own way. That is the spirit of House of Mad Alchemy.

Creative Guidance & Boundaries

I am not here to fix or cure anyone. What I offer is a service to guide you, providing space, tools, and inspiration to express yourself. My role is to act as a supportive creative guide on your journey, not a healer or clinical practitioner. You remain fully in control of your own process and experience.

Medical & Therapeutic Disclaimer

House of Mad Alchemy sessions, workshops, and services are creative, exploratory experiences rooted in self-expression and community. They do not constitute clinical therapy, counseling, medical advice, or psychiatric treatment. Participants are responsible for their own mental and physical wellbeing. If you require professional mental health support, we strongly encourage you to reach out to a certified healthcare professional.

The Spirit & Life Behind Collage Art

Collage is a living art form with a rich history of taking fragmented, forgotten, or discarded materials and reassembling them into something entirely new and personal. By layering existing imagery, textures, and print, collage breathes a second life into old media, giving old stories new meaning through your unique perspective.

Materials, Student Ownership & Commercial Releases

The physical artwork you create during your session belongs entirely to you to keep, frame, and display.

• Personal Use: General workshop materials include vintage magazines, books, and found papers meant for personal artistic expression and non-commercial enjoyment.
  
• Commercial Releases (Music Albums, Merchandise, Digital Releases): If you intend to use your artwork for a commercial release (such as a Spotify album cover, vinyl print, or commercial merch), please let me know prior to or at the start of your session. I can tailor your workshop materials to focus on copyright-free, public domain, original, or custom-altered elements to help ensure your final piece is safe for commercial release.
  
• Copyright & Liability: If you choose to include recognizable, copyrighted third-party magazine imagery in artwork intended for commercial distribution, you remain solely responsible for any necessary image clearances or legal usage. House of Mad Alchemy provides the physical space and materials for self-expression, but accepts no liability for third-party copyright claims on commercial releases.