The Art Academy

Art workshops with professional tutors cost £59.50 per person (excluding VAT) for the basic art activity. If you want to include alcoholic drinks like beer and white wine, the price increases to £72.50 per person (excluding VAT). Sessions typically run for 2-3 hours minimum and pricing is charged per person rather than a flat room rate.

The auditorium can accommodate up to 70 people in classroom layout. For creative workshops and team building sessions, groups can go up to 20 people, with pricing adjusted per person. The venue mentions accommodating 150-200 people for larger events like dinners, though specific room capacities vary by space.

A 30% deposit is required to hold your date and secure the space. The remaining balance must be cleared 2 weeks before the event. You can book as soon as possible to organize tutor availability, and final numbers can be confirmed closer to the event date.

The venue is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm for viewings and tours. You can schedule a site visit during these hours by contacting the venue directly. Events can run outside these hours, with sessions possible from 2pm-5pm or evening slots depending on requirements.

The venue provides rectangular wooden trestle tables suitable for up to 50 guests, a 5-meter wide screen projector with high-quality speakers, and basic power access. For creative workshops, all art materials and tutor guidance are included in the per-person pricing. Kitchen access is available based on event requirements.

External catering and decorators are allowed, but the venue has approved drinks suppliers or charges corkage fees for outside alcohol. Food is generally not allowed in studios, though exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis. Kitchen use is permitted based on the nature of your event.

Yes, you can relay specific aims and objectives for your creative session to both the venue coordinator and your assigned tutor. They can adjust the workshop content accordingly, whether for team bonding, communication skills, or other corporate objectives. You'll be introduced to your tutor closer to the session date.

Beyond the base workshop price of £59.50-£72.50 per person, you may need to budget for grazing platters at £15 per person (excluding VAT) if you want food service. Corkage fees apply if bringing outside alcohol rather than using approved suppliers. All prices exclude VAT which will be added to your final invoice.

The venue offers multiple studio spaces and can accommodate various setups from intimate creative sessions to larger presentations. Specific spaces like the Project Space are recommended for smaller groups, while the auditorium works for classroom-style layouts. Ceiling heights reach 3 meters with lengths around 8 meters in certain studios.

Workshop sessions can run from 12pm-3pm, 2pm-5pm, or other custom timeframes. The venue recommends a minimum 2-3 hour session for optimal results. Setup and breakdown time can be arranged separately, with some events requiring 4+ hours for complex installations while actual workshop time may be much shorter.