How to Apply for our Short Courses

Bookings will open on Monday 27th February 2023, 10am via WisePay. You can create a WisePay account in advance today. 

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Fees

Payments for all short course bookings will be made via WisePay. You can create a WisePay account today for future bookings.

Any queries please call the Short Course Team on 01432 273359.

Start dates, course codes and fees are listed on individual course pages.

Refunds

We regret that refunds will only be made in the event of the following and on the terms stated below:

  • The College is unable to run the course due to insufficient numbers. In the event of this happening you will be offered the opportunity to switch to an alternative course that is running or receive a full refund.
  • You request a refund no later than one week before the enrolment course deadline for that particular term. In this instance a refund of 50% of the course fee will be issued.
  • You request a refund no later than two weeks before the enrolment course deadline for that particular term. In this instance a full refund of the course fee will be issued less an administration charge of £10.
  • The course is unable to run due Covid 19 government guidance or related consequences.

Refunds for any other reason are only granted in exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the College. In this instance, please contact The Short Course Team in writing.

Term Dates

Courses run on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday evening from 6.30pm to 9pm (this includes 10 minutes ‘clearing away’ time from 8.50pm to 9pm) and range from 1 week to 10 weeks in duration. Please check individual course details, within the brochure, for variations. Daytime courses are offered and these times will be listed separately within the course details.

Please note courses run for consecutive weeks and do not break for half terms, unless stated.

Course Information

Places on each course are limited; allocation will be made on a first come, first served, basis. A place is not guaranteed until full payment is made .

Please note that you will be sent confirmation prior to your course starting.  Should you wish to make a general enquiry please contact the Short Course Team by telephone on 01432 273359 or via email shortcourses@hca.ac.uk.

Special Requirements

If you answer Yes to Section 4 of the Short Course Enrolment Form, the Short Course Team will contact you regarding this.

Short Courses are open to everyone aged 16 and over. Signed consent is required from your parent/ carer if you are under 18 and wish to enrol on the Life Drawing course. For further information, please contact the Short Course Team.

Materials

Basic materials are supplied where appropriate to get you started. However, please note that depending on what you want to achieve there may be a requirement to purchase your own materials or equipment and you will be advised of this accordingly.

Clothing and Footwear

It is advised that you bring an apron or old shirt to wear. For your safety it’s essential that you wear closed toe shoes and tie long hair back in our workshops.

Venues

Courses are held at either our Folly Lane or College Road Campus; individual course venues are noted alongside each course description. A map showing both venues can be found at www.hca.ac.uk/find-us. Where the campus is ‘to be confirmed’ please contact the Short Course Team for more details. Please note that the College operates a card entry system; you will be issued with an access card during your first session.

Car Parking

Both sites have car parking; those attending a daytime short course are required to register their car at Reception.