Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to our beautiful creative community
Before attending a class, workshop or event, please read the following:
How do I book a class (group/tutoring)?
Our bookings are personalised. Please email or use our contact form and we'll go from there! During some weeks we answer emails on Mondays only. A booking is confirmed with payment. We often have waiting lists for our classes, a payment is required within 2 days of confirming attendance via email.
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For workshops and other events: Please read the booking details for each workshop or event. Please email or use our contact form.
What is your address?
Great question! As a private studio located in Salisbury, Brisbane, we don't advertise the address. It is emailed when a booking or inquiry is made.
What are your administration/studio hours? When can I expect an email reply?
We are family-run, working from a private studio and have a busy teaching, artist and family life schedule. This means our administration hours are limited. We generally respond to inquiries on Mondays on class days. Use our contact form here or email. You may receive an automated email, but we will respond personally soon! When we are AWAY from the office/studio for an extended period, we will respond as soon as we return - in the order emails are received.
Do you offer trial classes?
Yes we do! Purchase a casual class as a trial, and if you continue this will be deducted from the cost of your class fees. We offer specials for trials on occasion - please join our Newsletter!
How do your classes work?
Read our About information and class timetable. ​​
Classes (group/tutoring) vary depending on the type of class: it's style, topic, subject or medium. Tutoring may be based on a similar style of class depending on the individual's aims.
Our studio style of classes are personalised, skills based with the goal for creative confidence and joy with structured lessons and studio time.
Other styles of classes/blocks focus on specific skills, as well as our courses and workshops (see class timetable). ​Variety of attendance options.
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STUDIO STYLE: based on a subject and medium of your choice (unless stated otherwise) - designed, adapted and taught to suit the individual, including how to find YOUR style or visual voice - in varieties of drawing and painting skills; adults and children/teens. We teach fine art skills with a contemporary twist for creative confidence. Limited beginners accepted each term for quality teaching. READ MORE HERE​​​
​TERM BASED: blocks of classes within term dates with a variety of attendance options.
NON-TERM BASED or EXTRA: classes or class blocks outside or overlapping term dates, or specific type of class.
Please note: Paying in advance confirms your booking. For casuals: each class date is confirmed once full payment is received - otherwise a last minute booking risks missing out if your preferred class becomes full.
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Do you have online classes?
Yes we do. Online participation is available via Zoom for some classes, workshops and events. These are run live in the same manner as the in-studio class, via Zoom. Our online students are a part of the class! We have been using effectively ZOOM since 2020.
How do you manage different ages and mixed abilities/skill sets?
Classes, workshops and events may include mixed age groups of adults and children together - depending on the topic, maturity and aptitude/skill level. Groupings may be based on experience, skills, maturity and age. We have flexible and reasonable parameters around grouping in our classes so students continue to develop and grow their creative skills.
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Mature teenagers may attend some adult classes, workshops or events. For example: a mature teen attends adult classes based on their aptitude and more developed skill sets. A young adult or recent school leaver may participate in children's class, or attend as a helper.​
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Depending on how regular a class is, usually only a few beginners taken on at a time to allow enough time and attention for everyone in the group.
Are beginners accepted?
Yes! We love beginners - even if you cannot draw a stick figure! We are very good in empowering creative confidence based on skills.
How large are your classes?
​* Adults - we try to limit numbers to 8 students or less. We often maintain smaller groups. Class size is based on the discretion of the teacher and the needs of the students. We pride ourselves on being able to meet the needs of the individual, small classes are valued.
* ​​​​Children & Teens - usually limited to 8 students, sometimes smaller.
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​​​​Occasionally, class sizes may include more than 8 if the need arises. This is based on the discretion of the teacher, and manageability of the class. E.g. an extra student attending a catch up class. Class sizes are also limited to the available studio space or other limitations. Size is also dependant on the type or style of class and whether held in our studio or at a different location.
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OTHER: Non-term based or extra classes when offered may vary in size, as do workshops and events.
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Tutoring: one-on-one or small groups of 2-3
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Where can I purchase Art Supplies?
We recommend the Art Shed Brisbane for art supplies. We also have a small supply available in our studio, including reasonably priced Drawing Kits specific to our classes; and sometimes included as an option to purchase for a specific course, workshop or event.
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Art Shed Brisbane
274 Montague Rd, Brisbane City QLD 4101
Phone: (07) 3846 1330
www.artshedbrisbane.com.au
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Can I leave class early?
Absolutely.
Is There Parking Available?
Street parking with a little walk to the studio - be aware of street signs and our neighbours. Please park on the studio facing side only, and not directly across from another car. More information upon enrolment.
Is There Public Transport?
Yes! Bus stops are available a short walk from our Salisbury studio. Please email for our location - as a private studio we do not advertise our address online. Check with Translink for more information.
Do You Have Air-Conditioning?
No. Plenty of fans and ventilation. The studio is relatively cool in summer.
May vary with different locations used.
I would like more information about your classes?
Please email! We have detailed information available explaining exactly how we structure our classes.
Do You Hold Blue Cards?
Yes! Any teacher working with under 18 year-olds holds a current blue card or is a current registered Australian teacher able to work with minors.
Do you offer tutoring one-on-one classes?
Yes! Read our info here.
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​Missed a class (group/tutoring), workshop or event? Short notice cancellations applies. Please read our terms and conditions for more information about cancellations and refunds (basic info below). Out of consideration to other participants and us: missed classes (group/tutoring), workshops or events and paid fees are forfeited and not available to use as credit, for future use, not transferrable or refunded. ​​
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What if I'm sick?
Classes: Please participate in your class online via Zoom if you can or book a catch up class! Send a text or email beforehand to let us know.
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For other workshops or events: our short notice cancellations policy applies. Please send a text or email as soon as possible as you may be able to attend online (and not miss out completely); otherwise missed classes, events or workshops are forfeited.
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Catch up classes (group/tutoring): There is limited availability for in-studio catch up classes. A catch up class must be used in the same term classes are purchased for. Missed classes are forfeited by the end of each term or block and fees paid cannot be transferred to another class or refunded.
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Catch up classes (group/tutoring):
A catch up class may be available within the same term or block classes were purchased for.Participate via Zoom (if available for that class) before cancelling. Our short notice cancellations applies, however you have the opportunity to catch up a class within the term purchased for after fees are paid in full, if there is space available in another appropriate class - either in-studio or online (limit of 1 for casual attendance). Missed classes are forfeited by the end of each term or block. ​Class sizes are limited, so please ask. Online has more availability for catch ups - this works well for students mid term. Tutoring: Book 1 catch up class (in-studio or online) in a group class where suitable and there is available space within the same term. Unfortunately we rarely have the capacity to rebook one-on-one classes at this stage. Many of our classes already include a variety of fee options which are discounted.
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Due to the nature of some non-term based class blocks, these will not have catch up class opportunities.
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For other: Please read the details for each workshop or event as terms and conditions may differ. Please see our cancellations and refunds info below, as well as the terms and conditions provided.
How Can I Make Payment?
We accept bookings via email only at this stage - we like to keep our communication personalised. Direct Deposit is our preferred method of payment. Credit Card and cash are available. Payment information is emailed upon booking. A deposit is required to secure your position.
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​NDIS information:
We are not a registered provider, but we do accept payment from NDIS for our fees for classes, workshops, event and tutoring one-on-one. We email invoices to NDIS. Please make payment first and request a receipt for NDIS purposes. We may require immediate payment from you to confirm a position in a class. Participant information for NDIS invoices must be provided within 2 days of booking in order to email NDIS for full payment within 7 days before starting a class, workshop or event (or by our payment due dates provided). We offer mentoring or tutoring one-on-one in art for those supported through NDIS when there is availability (as well as group classes if suitable for the individual). For short notice cancellations 100% of the fee will be charged. Please read our missed classes and cancellations information below.​
​​Cancellations and refunds:
​Our short notice cancellation is 7 days or less before: a term, block, or class starts (group/tutoring), a workshop or event begins. 100% of the fees will be charged. Refunds or credit of fees will not be provided 7 days or less before the start of a class, workshop or event (including the start of a term or block which classes (group/tutoring) are purchased for. Casual classes - short notice cancellation applies 7 days or less before each casually paid class.
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Out of consideration to other participants and us: ​Out of consideration to other participants and us: missed classes (group/tutoring), workshops or events are forfeited and not available to use as credit towards and paid fees not transferrable to classes, workshops, events or refunded.
Deposits are not refundable at all. A deposit reserves a position in a class allocated to you, which therefore cannot be offered to someone else (for example: on our waiting list). With more than 7 days notice, we may be able to credit your deposit only towards classes within the same term, or workshop or event with an expiry date. Deposits for classes: cannot be transferred or used as credit for future use and are forfeited by end of a term or block.
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For classes (group/tutoring): paid fees including deposits and missed classes are forfeited by the end of each term or block. However, if you do miss one of our classes (group/tutoring) during term - students may have the opportunity to book a catch up class if suitable and when there is available space - or attend via Zoom (see catch up class info above).
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Deposits for classes cannot be transferred or used as credit in other terms (or blocks (?). Out of consideration to us and other students, we reserve the right to not provide refunds or credit of fees less than 7 days before a class starts. Participants must contact us more than 7 days before your booking if unable to attend in order to receive a refund or credit. Not attending is considered a missed class, workshop or event (or ‘no-show’). Other workshops or events may have varying terms and conditions. If you are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so we may offer the position to someone else. Cancellations due to extenuating circumstances are considered under our discretion.
More information is provided upon booking in our Enrolment form which includes our Terms and Conditions. Thank you for your understanding. We want our classes to be viable to keep running!​​
Circumstances beyond our control - what is your disaster or pandemic policy?
Alternative arrangements may be made - it's the best we can do for all of us affected by things outside of our control. It may not suit everyone's situations. We value your health and safety. We abide by government policies where applicable. By attending our classes, workshops or events, you agree to follow Government or local regulations and advice.
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Please read more information here.
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For classes (group/tutoring): online ZOOM will run at the same time as studio classes - this means if a disaster or pandemic interrupts plans (or you are sick), you may still attend your class online! It's easy to use and we will guide you.
Or book a catch up class if there is space available in another appropriate class. Classes are run online as normal via ZOOM in situations limiting in-studio numbers.
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For other workshops and events: further information based on the circumstances will be provided via email.
Copyright
Consider how copyright laws affect artists and students of art when using images as references in artworks.
Credit teachers with artworks produced under their guidance (this helps sustain our teaching studio).
In our classes, workshops and events, we may study other artist and photographers works. ​Participants create original artworks inspired by other artists and styles etc. Participants may create master studies/copies of artworks in limited circumstances where Copyright has expired, permission is granted, or under an Australian Copyright Exception: Fair dealing + use is Fair (e.g. study, learning purposes, and personal use ONLY - crediting original creators). Styles and techniques are not copyrighted. It is good practice to credit original creators.