2026 Program

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: As stated in our announcement, discounts will only be granted if the required proof is submitted with the registration.
(Discount for Students/Trainees: A financial discount is granted exclusively to participants who are (currently) enrolled at a public educational institution. Unfortunately, other schools or training providers cannot be considered for this discount.)

CancellationUpon receipt of the binding confirmation of enrollment (postmark / email receipt date), cancellation is only possible up to 6 weeks before the start of the academy if appropriate 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 rate and €75 for the reduced rate). In the event of withdrawal for other reasons, the full course fee will be retained upon receipt of the confirmation of enrollment (postmark or email receipt date).

Pentiment therefore recommends that all participants take out seminar (travel) cancellation insurance (covering “force majeure”) to take out. 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.

Registration Fee The registration fee is €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.

Exclusion from Participation
In the event of repeated disruptive behavior, the event organizers or course instructors, in consultation with the event organizers, may exclude participants from further participation in the workshops. Participation fees already paid for sessions not attended will be refunded on a pro-rata basis; however, the registration fee will not be refunded. We also reserve the right to prohibit participation in future events.

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