The studio

About & FAQs

Backstory: The Studio is our bookshop's second space — four rooms given over to classes, workshops, drop-in sessions and the Writers' Collective.

For students

How do I sign up for a course?
Browse the course catalog, open a course and enroll online. You'll get a confirmation by email, and payment is handled by card through our provider, PayComet.
What happens if a course doesn't fill?
Every course has a minimum number of students. If we don't reach it, we'll contact you before the first session and either move you to another date or cancel your place at no cost.
Can I see what I've signed up for?
Yes — sign in and open My account to see every course you're enrolled in and its payment status.

For prospective instructors

Can I teach a course at the studio?
We're always glad to hear from teachers, writers and facilitators. Write to us with an outline of what you'd like to run, how many sessions it takes and who it's for.
How does revenue work?
Instructors take an agreed share of the course fees collected — 30% is our default, and it's set per instructor before the course opens for sign-ups.

For anyone hiring the space

Which rooms can I hire?
There are four: the Living Room, the Classroom, and the Larger and Smaller Back Offices. Rooms are available between 08:00 and 22:00.
Will my booking be public?
No. Private hire shows on the public schedule only as unavailable — no name, no details.

The small print

Enrollment, payment, cancellation and room-hire terms live on our terms & conditions page.