FAQ
Frequently asked questions

Why Attend Art Classes?

• First and foremost so that you get the best possible start for learning how to draw and paint.
• To find a place of inspiration, comfort, motivation and like-minded people. 
• Because we know what we are doing. You will be trained by a qualified artist who has extensive skills, in teaching art, commercial illustration, graphic design. Martina has also acted as an art judge and was trained in classical drawing and painting. Often the smallest of information can help you to avoid a lot of trouble.
• To help you following things through. Most people don't improve because the moment they confront problems they retract and divert to something simpler. We help you to follow things through and gently encourage by helping you to overcome your problems. 
• It shortens your learning curve so that you improve much quicker. 
• You get free art studio space to unfold your creativity and mess, with all the necessary equipment.
• For encouragement
• Because research clearly has proven that art increases brain functions and its ability to work in more areas than just art.
  

Do you refund bookings?

No, we don't, but we may offer replacement lessons. The extra work it creates for us is considerable, re-organising placements, phone calls, etc. We are running a small business with small class sizes for the benefit of our students, yet keep our prices attractive. We believe the fairest way to deal with students missing classes is at times to allow to transfer lessons to other dates if possible.  You have to understand that once you make a commitment, so do we.  

What are my options if I cannot pay the full fee at once?

All workshops have to be paid up-front without exemption. But for our regular courses and weekly classes, we can make exclusions, for people having problems to pay the full fees at once. The best way is to start saving early. We do consider part payments for people with low income by offering 2 or 3 instalments per term. But you still have to commit for one full term like everyone else and must pay a minimum of 2 weeks in advance at any given time. Feel free to talk with us about the options.

do you hold blue cards?

Yes, every teacher working at our studio with under 18 year olds holds a current Blue Card Permit. You are welcome to ask for proof.  The blue card system is used in Queensland as a prevention and monitoring system for people working with children and young people and has to renewed every year.

how large are your classes?

All our drawing and painting classes have a maximum of 10-12 students, including children and teen classes. 

What payment options do you offer?

All classes and workshops can be paid on our website through PayPal.  Once you have started classes with us, you can also pay per PayPal directly at the studio, in cash or per direct deposit.

For deposits,  always put your name in the description for recipient AND pay only if class availability has been confirmed with us.

Account details:

Martina Pook
BSB    064 489
ACC   1013 9058

How old should my child be to start classes?

As we teach classical arts to the children, the best time to start with us is around the age of 8 to 9.  Children learn the same content as our adult classes, adjusted for their age.  At age ten many children become disinterested or discouraged in art, as they form a liking for realistic works but feel unable to do so. That is where we come in. Parents as students are amazed how fast youngsters improve when they receive solid training. 

do your prices include art materials?

No, in most cases they are not included, apart from a couple of workshops.  We found that:

1. Most students want to take their materials home, to continue working whenever they get time for it.
2. Some attendees want to buy their own materials and not have the cost added into the overall price of a class or workshop.
3. We found that in particular children take greater care of art materials if they own them. Children learn to appreciate the cost and state of materials far more when they have to look after their materials themselves.

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