MASTERCLASS_PERSONAL PRACTICE_JMc | APR 2026

PERSONALIZED DEVELOPMENT PLAN_McDowell

12 sessions @ £95 per session. £190 paid monthly for six months starting from date of registration.

Faculty 

• CAA reserves the right to replace recommended faculty with other suitable mentors. 

Refund Policy  

• All payments for sessions are non-refundable, regardless of attendance, cancellation, or schedule changes initiated by the participant.  

• Missed sessions, late arrivals, or technical issues on the participant’s side are not eligible for refunds or credits.  

• If the mentor cancels a session completely (not rescheduled), the participant will receive a session credit.  

Lateness Policy  

• A grace period of 15 minutes is allowed for each session.  

• If the participant joins within the grace period, the session will continue but will end at the originally scheduled time.  

• Arrival later than 15 minutes will be considered a no-show, and the session will be forfeited with no re-scheduling, refunds or credits.  

• If the mentor is late, the full session time will be provided or an alternate time will be scheduled.  

Rescheduling Policy (48-Hour Notice)  

• Only when absolutely necessary, participants may reschedule a session with a minimum of 48 hours’ notice. Contact lucia@contemporaryartacademy.com to re-schedule. 

• Rescheduling requested within 48 hours of the appointment will not be permitted and will result in the session being forfeited with no re-scheduling, refunds or credits.  

• If the mentor needs to reschedule, the participant will be offered a new date within 48 hours of the appointment.  

Faculty Contact Policy  

• Communication with mentors should only take place within scheduled sessions and on padlet.  

• Any extra sessions must be booked through Contemporary Art Academy by contacting office@contemporaryartacademy.com. 

Conduct & Preparedness  

• Participants should come prepared with their artwork, files, questions, or materials they want to discuss.  

• Professional and respectful conduct is required.  

• Recording sessions is not permitted.  

Technical Issues  

• Technical issues on the participant’s side (internet, software, hardware, etc.) are the participant’s responsibility and do not qualify for refunds or extensions.  

• If technical problems occur on the mentor’s side, the session will be rescheduled or extended as appropriate.  

Confidentiality & Intellectual Property  

• Artwork, discussions, and shared materials remain private between mentor and participant.  

• The mentor provides guidance, but all creative decisions remain with the participant.