Terms and conditions, 2020
- Enquiries
- Fees and Scheduling
- Think before you buy
- Check availability
- Shop around
- Coupons from third parties
- Logistics | Times
- Accessibility
- Language skills
- Safety
- General
Enquiries
- FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
- Enquire via email at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- We do not provide telephone support. Email provides an audit trail.
Fees
- Fees are non-refundable.
- Check the schedule here: All sessions by date before purchase.
- Late arrival (after 11:45) for your first session will forfeit the fee.
- Missed lessons will forfeit the fee.
- Rescheduling and cancellations less than 7 days before the appointment will forfeit the fee.
Think before you buy
- It is the reponsibility of the buyer to "think about what you want the service to do" (ref: Fair Trading N.S.W.)
- If you intend to learn only one painting then you are likely at the wrong academy. The mission here is Art Literacy. Read on: Which painting should I do?
- "Read the fine print by checking the terms and conditions of sales on the website carefully, including expiry dates on vouchers." (ref: Australian Competition & Consumer Commission)
Check availability
- The sessions are at Inglis Academy are in high demand.
- Book your sessions very soon after purchase. Don't wait until your purchase is expiring before attempting to make a booking, You may miss out.
Shop Around
- Shop around and compare quality and price (ref: Fair Trading N.S.W.)
- Before you commit to qualifications or courses shop around to find the course best suited to you. Compare prices, fees, content and length of the courses. (ref: Fair Trading N.S.W.)
- To assist you in that process I have created a table showing:
- Questions to ask when evaluating an art course
- Contact details for some local art schools
- Some illustrative data points. These were compiled in 2017. Of course you should obtain current information
- Access that table here: Shop around (Painting course comparisons)
Discount offers | Gift Cards
Discontinued as of 2020.
Logistics
- For your initial session, orientation takes place 11:45-12:00.
You will not be admitted to the session if you arrive after 11:45.
No exceptions. Please do not ask to join the session after 11:45 as refusal often offends.
- Arrive any time between 11:30 and 11:45.
- Check the location: 67 Christie St. St Leonards as Christie St runs to both sides of the Pacific Highway.
- Allow for weekend traffic. It is often busier than weekday peak hour.
- Some clients park the car, have a nice breakfast at St Leonards station or the Wooden Whisk in Albany St and then walk back here.
- 3:45-4:00: Debrief. Ask partners or friends to wait in reception downstairs.
Accessibility
- This building is NOT wheelchair accessible. There are no lifts or ramps.
- The session is quite arduous and therefore unsuitable for people with chronic medical conditions
- The logistics of this teaching method and the size of the room make it impossible to accommodate any medical equipment or walkers.
Language
- English language comprehension to a tertiary level is required.
Safety
- Management reserves the right to refuse admission, or terminate training for an individual at any time.
- Wear shoes. This is a working studio environment. There are sharp objects
- No alcohol.
General
- Inglis Academy does not offer coaching to people 18 or under.
- This means > > no children. < < Do not bring children to the session.
- Do not bring hot food to the session. Consider others!
- Complimentary afternoon tea is provided.
- Turn your phone to silent mode during the session.