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ACCESSIBILITY AND USEFUL INFORMATION

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ACCESSIBILITY
  • The College is a large historic building with several changes in floor area.
  • Adaptations have been made to enable those with disabilities to attend courses. If you have any access or other concerns please indicate these on your booking form and give details on a separate confidential sheet. You will then be contacted by the Head of HR & Customer Care to discuss your individual requirements and ensure a safe and enjoyable visit. Alternatively please contact Jane Barker direct on 01243 818256.
  • There is one twin en-suite bedroom in the Main House adapted for wheelchair users which is accessible by lift.
  • A lift gives access to some bedrooms on the second floor which are suitable for visitors with limited mobility but not for wheelchair users.
  • The two first-floor Art Studios in the College are reached by a single flight of stairs or a stair-lift.

USEFUL INFORMATION
  • Pets, other than assistance dogs, cannot be accommodated at the College. Dogs must not be left in vehicles in the College car park at any time.
  • Mobile phone reception for some networks is limited both in and around the College.
  • Smoking is not permitted in any College building or in the courtyard eating area.
  • Vegetarian options are available at every mealtime. Please note we cannot cater for strict vegans.


STUDIOS AND WORKSHOPS
Please note that The Forge, The Orangery and the Sculpture Courtyard are not in the main College building. The Orangery is situated in the gardens 25 metres from the house; the Forge and Sculpture Courtyard are part of the Sussex Barn complex approximately 8 minutes walk from the main College building.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
Our workshops and studios are all well equipped - Art Studios have easels, drawing boards and portable equipment. Our other specialist workshops - metal, pottery, woodworking - have appropriate tools and equipment for many activities.

In the course details, received in your booking confirmation pack, or accessible on our website, you are given a detailed list of materials and equipment which are needed for each course.

On some courses part, or occasionally all, of these costs are included in the fees. The course details also list the materials/equipment that will be stocked in our CRAFT SHOP for your course - it is often best to wait and discuss requirements with the tutor before purchasing specific items.

Any items that are best brought with you (eg jam jars) are also listed separately.

Please remember that on practical courses you will often need to purchase materials throughout the course to complete projects- eg silver on jewellery courses, paints etc.

All Personal Protection Equipment appropriate for each activity is supplied by the College except footwear - steel capped boots are required for courses held in the Forge.