FAQ'S
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IS THE COURSE SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE?
THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS AS WELL AS PEOPLE IMPROVING THEIR SKILLS.
YOU WILL BE GUIDED STEP BY STEP THROUGH TOOLS, TECHNIQUES AND PROCESSES IN A SUPPORTIVE AND RELAXED ENVIRONMENT.
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HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
THE COURSE OFFERS FIVE FULL DAYS OF STONE CARVING.
SESSIONS BEGIN AT 10AM AND FINISH AT 5PM. STUDENTS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY A LUNCH PREPARED BY ANTONIO, A LOCAL CHEF.
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DO I NEED A HIRE CAR?
WE RECOMMEND HIRING A CAR SO YOU CAN ENJOY EXPLORING THE SURROUNDING AREAS AND TRAVEL FROM THE AIRPORT.
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WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COURSE FEE?
35 AVAILABLE HOURS OF TUITION FROM AN AWARD WINNING MASTER CARVER
STONE FOR CARVING
ALL TOOLS
LUNCHES PREPARED BY A CHEF USING LOCALLY SOUCED, FRESH INGREDIENTS
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ACCESSIBILITY
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VENUE IS A RUSTIC, HISTORIC SITE WITH COBBLED PATHS, UNEVEN SURFACES AND STEPS. AS A RESULT, IT IS NOT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE. WE ARE HAPPY TO DISCUSS ACCESS QUESTIONS WITH YOU PRIOR TO BOOKING.
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WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
COMFORTABLE CLOTHING, STURDY BOOTS OR SHOES AND FINGERLESS GLOVES IF YOU ARE NOT USED TO WORKING WITH YOUR HANDS.
WE PROVIDE ALL SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS.
YOU WILL LIKELY WANT TO TAKE YOUR PIECE HOME, SO LEAVE SOME ROOM IN YOUR SUITCASE (ROUGHLY A LOAF OF BREAD SIZE!)
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WHERE DO WE STAY?
This is a non-residential course, so participants arrange their own accommodation. There are several local options in and around Pieve di Teco, ranging from simple self-catering apartments to B&Bs and more rural stays. We recommend checking current prices, availability and transport before booking, but the following may be useful starting points:
Budget / self-catering: Casa Margherita, Corso Mario Ponzoni, Pieve di Teco. A central apartment option with kitchen facilities, useful for anyone wanting a simple, independent stay close to the course location.
Mid-range / central B&B: B&B Palazzo Barli, Via Ponzoni 41/4, Pieve di Teco. A historic B&B in the town, with breakfast and an easy central location.
Higher-end / quieter rural stay: La Chouette Bed & Breakfast, Nirasca, Pieve di Teco. A more peaceful B&B option outside the centre, with terrace and countryside setting.
We are happy to offer informal guidance on local places to stay, but accommodation is booked independently by participants and is not included in the course price.
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PAYMENTS, CANCELLATIONS AND REFUND POLICY
Course Fee & Payment
The total course fee is £1,000. A 30% non-refundable deposit (£300) is required at the time of booking to secure your place. The remaining balance of £700 is due 8 weeks before the course start date.
If you cancel your booking More than 8 weeks before the course start date You will receive a refund of any amount paid above the £300 deposit.
Between 4 and 8 weeks before the course start date We will retain 50% of the total course fee (£500). Any amount paid above £500 will be refunded.
Less than 4 weeks before the course start date : Unfortunately, no refund can be offered and the full course fee is payable.
The £300 deposit is non-refundable in all circumstances.
If you have not yet paid the balance :
If cancellation occurs after the balance due date and the full fee has not yet been paid, the outstanding amount required under the above terms remains payable.
Transfers :
You may transfer your place to another person, subject to approval and completion of required forms.
Transfers to a future course may be offered at our discretion, subject to availability.
If we cancel the course :
In the unlikely event that we cancel the course, you will receive a full refund of all fees paid, including the deposit, or the option to transfer to a future date.
We cannot be responsible for travel or related costs. Travel & insurance Participants are responsible for their own travel to Italy and are strongly advised to arrange appropriate travel and cancellation insurance.
Book & pay 30% deposit – secure your spot
Balance due 8 weeks before – pay the reMAINDER
Refunds – full balance refundable until 8 weeks BEFORE
partial refund 4–8 weeks
no REFUND after 4 weeks.
Transfers – you can transfer your place to someone else or sometimes to a future course.
WE UNDERSTAND THAT UNFORSEEN EVENTS CAN OCCUR, SO PLEASE CONTACT US AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, WE ALWAYS DO OUR BEST TO HELP WHERE WE CAN.