Summer Courses 2024 (Aug. 4–18, 2024)

Admission CriteriaThe Pentiments admission criteria do not correspond to those for studying at HAW Hamburg.

Course Cancellations
If the Summer Academy must be canceled due to “force majeure” (coronavirus) by a higher authority (e.g., the government or a university), Pentiment reserves the right to retain the registration fee (€150 for the regular rate and €75 for the reduced rate).
Pentiment may cancel courses if there are insufficient registrations. In this case, your second course choice is important. If we are also unable to transfer your registration to your second course choice, applicants are entitled to a full refund of the course fee.

Course Changes: Course changes during the pentiment phase are generally not permitted.

Discounts
Discounts will be granted in accordance with our announcement only if the appropriate documentation is submitted with the registration.

CancellationUpon receipt of the binding confirmation of participation (postmark / email receipt date), cancellation is only possible up to 6 weeks before the start of the academy if proof of “force majeure” (illness, death in the family, etc.) is provided. The prorated course fee will then be refunded, but the registration fee will be retained (€150 for the regular fee and €75 for the reduced fee). If you withdraw for any other reason after receiving the confirmation of enrollment (postmark or email receipt date), the full course fee will be retained.

Cancellation Insurance: Pentiment recommends that all participants purchase seminar cancellation insurance (covering "force majeure"). Please purchase the insurance directly from the provider.

Liability/Insurance
The Pentiment International Summer Academy assumes no liability for accidents, illnesses, theft, etc., that occur during the course of the Pentiment program. All participants and contributors are therefore strongly advised to obtain appropriate insurance coverage. Participants and contributors are liable for damages they cause within the scope of statutory liability. Valid liability insurance is mandatory for all participants and contributors.

RegistrationFee
Theregistration feeis €150 for the regular rate and €75 for the reduced rate, and is included in the respective course fee.

Workshops and Laboratories: As a general rule, work in the workshops and laboratories may only be performed in consultation with and under the supervision of the responsible laboratory staff.

Safety Measures
Participants acknowledge that the courses involve working with substances (e.g., oil paint) and are responsible for their own health and safety. The use of turpentine is strictly prohibited.
Access to the Pentiment course rooms and studios is restricted to participants, instructors, and HAW staff. Other visitors may only visit the studios after registering at the office and when accompanied by staff. Exceptions are exhibitions and events that are publicly announced.

Rules of ConductCertain safety and conduct rules apply in the public spaces of HAW Hamburg. These rules will be communicated to all participants at the start of Pentiment. Pentiment asks that you follow these rules so that the academy can continue to be held in these spaces in the future.

Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on the HAW Hamburg campus. This includes not only the Armgartstraße building but also the garden.