Chiswick Art School courses - Frequently Asked Questions
Are materials provided?
Pottery and Sculpture classes usually include all necessary materials. For other classes, where there is a taster session available materials are usually provided by the tutor for the taster session. For regular attendance you will usually need to obtain your own kit: if you enjoy your first class, ask the tutor and they will be able to advise you on obtaining the necessary materials in the most cost-effective way. If you would like some more advice, please get in touch using the contact form.
Are the courses for adults and children?
All our courses with the exception of the courses in the Children’s Classes section are for over-18’s only. Under certain circumstances, a child nearing 18 years of age accompanied by their parent may be allowed to join a class with prior agreement. Contact us if you would like to ask about this.
Who will teach the course?
All our tutors are practicing artists and experienced teachers. Every course indicates the tutor with a link to a page with more information about them.
How can I be sure that I am experienced enough to sign up for a course?
Our Beginners’ courses are suitable for all levels of experience. If you are not sure about one of the other courses, we will be very happy to talk it through with you. Contact us with your question.
Where can I find more information about a course?
Every course includes a link to more information.
I have read the course description and I have some more questions about the course
We will be glad to help with any further information you require. Just get in touch using the contact form
How can I find Chiswick Art School?
Please see our Directions page for full details on how to reach us on foot, by bicycle, by car and by public transport.
Where do the classes take place?
Pottery classes take place in the freshly upgraded Studio 17. Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Portraiture and Life, Beginners’ classes and Children’s classes take place in the spacious and airy Studio 19 which was completed in September 2022. If you would like to see the classrooms, contact us to arrange a visit.
What happens if the tutor is ill or a session is cancelled?
Each tutor works with support tutors to ensure that there is cover available for all classes. In the unlikely event that cover is not available or a session is cancelled for any reason a full refund of the affected session(s) will be offered.
What happens if I have to cancel?
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for details of our current policy.
What happens if there is another pandemic?
We will follow current guidelines in this case. During the last pandemic, we offered refunds to students who were unable to attend due to a positive Covid test. Currently there is no health emergency so in common with other similar organisations our policy is that absence due to illness is at the student’s own risk.