Studio Policies

  • It is recommended that students arrive approximately 5 minutes before classes commence to allow themselves time to set up their equipment.

  • If students are running late for class, they are advised to call or email to inform the tutor of this prior to class commencing if possible.

  • If students miss any classes they will be able to attend one make up class within the term in which they are enrolled.

  • Transfers of missed classes to other terms are not available.

  • Students are advised to wear appropriate clothing to class, such as art smocks or aprons or similar protective clothing. This is recommended as some materials used can damage clothing. It is also recommended that students wear comfortable shoes as they will often be required to stand while working.

  • Students are to take home all work completed in class, no work or materials are to be left behind. The tutor will make exceptions for extremely wet canvases or boards.

  • Rings Road Art Studio will not be held responsible for the safety of students travelling to and from the art studio or to and from any outdoor activities such as field trips or gallery excursions.

  • Classes may be cancelled if there are insufficient enrolments (minimum 5 students). A full refund will be made to students who have enrolled and paid for any cancelled classes. To ensure students receive sufficient attention in class, classes will not exceed 12 students.

  • Students that are younger than 18 and enrolled into a life drawing class will be required to have a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian.

  • Rings Road Art Studio will only provide materials for short courses as specified in the course guide. Materials will not be provided for other/ongoing classes. Students enrolled in these courses will be provided with a materials list on enrolment. Please check the course outline for this information.

Class Fees

  • Full payment is required prior to commencement of the course.

  • If students are unable to complete the course before the 2nd week they will be refunded remaining costsĀ of the course less an administrative fee of $30. Those wishing to withdraw from the 2nd week will unfortunately not be refunded.

  • Payment of fees can be made online via PayPal. Should students wish to pay by cash, money order or cheque, we will accept payment prior to commencement of the course in which they are enrolled. Cheques are to be made out to Rings Road Art Studio.