Terms and Conditions ·
Locations: The courses are usually held at Leura at Len Metcalf’s photographic studio and/or a local training centre (Katoomba), and are a short distance from bushwalks.
Workshop Inclusions: Tuition, class notes & workbooks, snacks and beverages (morning and afternoon tea).
Exclusions: Accommodation, transfers and meals unless specified
Accommodation: Len recommends:
- Lilianfels Hotel Katoomba“http://www.lilianfels.com.au”:http://www.lilianfels.com.au Phone: + 61 (0)2 4780 1200
- Alternatively you may consider Echoes Boutique Hotel and Resturant, Katoomba http://echoeshotel.com.au Phone: + 61 (0)2 42 3707
- Fairmont Resort, Leura http://www.fairmontresort.com.au/ Phone: +61 (0)2 4784 4144
- For the budget conscious you might consider the Katoomba YHA. http://www.yha.com.au Phone: +61 (0)2 4782 1416
- Other Katoomba accommodation alternatives can be found at www.BlueMountainsAustralia.com
Transport: Leura is on the Blue Mountains Rail line, and is easily accessible from Sydney’s Kingsford Smith International & Domestic Airports. Pick up from local hotels may be possible, please inquire directly with Len while booking.
What to Bring: We will send you a specific list of things you should bring to the course. These usually include your camera, enough film or digital storage for the weekend, tripod, cable release or remote release, lenses, light meter (if your camera doesn’t have one) camera bag, note book and pen, a portfolio, warm clothes, rain gear & umbrella, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, waterbottle, insect repellent.
Hire Cameras: If is possible to arrange for the hire of a specialist camera for the course, these include Fotoman Panorama Cameras and Large Format Field Cameras. You will need to hire these in Sydney and bring them with you. For more information please speak to Scot at Mainline Photographics in Crows Nest.
Booking Fee and Deposit: You will need to pay a deposit of $150.00 to confirm your position in the workshop. The remainder is due prior to the commencement of the course. You can pay by direct transfer into my account, by credit card via a Paypal invoice or by cheque. For lesser amounts such as booking one (1) hour of individual tuition you are required to pay the full amount in advance.
Cancellations and Refunds: Len reserves to right to keep at least $150.00 of the total course fee for cancellations with at least 5 days notice. Cancellations with less than 5 days notice may have to pay the full fee. Leonard will consider each cancellation on a case by case basis, determined by actual costs incurred.
e-support: Each student will be granted access to the Lens School e-learning website for ongoing support, social networking with other students, photographic critiques, equipment & resource reviews and information downloads for a limited period after the course.
Payment: Len only accepts Paypal payments online prior to the course (credit cards & direct deposit). Payments made on the day can only be made by direct deposit, cash or cheque (payable to Lens Art).
