Programme Fee and Booking Process

There are two mentoring options available, explore the fees below and find out which option would suit your needs.The Booking Process for each option is also explained.

Students will book a one-hour online mentoring session. 

The fee is £250 and includes the mentors time to review the work, offer feedback and includes the 1:1 session - in total approx three hours. 

The session itself will last for one hour and during your session, an experienced mentor will provide constructive written feedback and guidance tailored to your artistic development. 

The goal is to help you refine your portfolio, supporting you in creating and presenting the best version of yourself while reflecting your unique artistic voice.

You will need to have English skills in order to undertake this session. You must be comfortable studying in English if it is not your first language. We recommend that you have a high B2 level on the CEFR. 


  1. Submit your request
  2. Submit your work
  3. Schedule your session
  4. Receive written feedback

Start by completing the online form below.

Once we receive your request and confirmed a date and time with you via email or phone, we’ll ask you to submit your work in advance of the meeting to be reviewed. At this time we shall also ask you to  and provide payment details.

After payment is received, we’ll send a link for the meeting, which will take place online via Microsoft Teams.

Following your session, your mentor will provide a written summary and feed-forward guidance. This will include project ideas, suggested next steps, and recommendations of relevant artists and designers to explore.


Students will book a two-hour online mentoring session. The cost is XX

This option is aimed at those already have some experience, maybe you have taken a number of courses, have a studio, workshop or business and who are looking for mentoring support to help move your ideas forward or discuss creative opportunities and funding options or discuss any next steps in your professional practice.

• 2-hour mentoring session that is conducted at Holyrood Campus following an agreed meeting time.

• Summary of the discussion and suggested next steps is then written up and sent to you by the Mentor.


  1. The first step is to complete the online form and pay your fee.
  2. Once we have received this online request form, we can then review it and determine which mentor would be the most appropriate for you.
  3. You will then be emailed directly by the Art and Design Course Organiser, Oliver Reed, requesting that you send further and more specific information, possibly including images which can then be sent to the appropriate mentor. It is at this point you will be contacted and asked to pay for the relevant ‘Option’ before we proceed.
  4. Within a few days you will hear from the mentor directly, who will arrange a date, time and location to meet. They will request that you bring a selection of works with you. An appropriate space within the campus, usually Paterson’s Land, will be booked for the meeting.
  5. After the meeting, the mentor will then write up a summary or project depending on the option you have chosen. This summary or project will be emailed to you.
  6. Approximately 1 month after your meeting, you will be asked to complete an online questionnaire about your experience of the process and what benefits, if any, you gained from the programme.

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