Courses and workshops are announced around two months before each term. Please review the Information & Policies page for HCP’s academic calendar. We recommend joining our mailing list to get notifications about HCP’s educational programming and make sure you enroll in your preferred classes in time.

Please review the course information on our website to determine if you meet the course prerequisites. If so, registration can be completed online by adding the course/workshop to your cart and completing your purchase. Please contact us with any questions at education@hcponline.org.

As long as a course is open (spots are still available), students are welcome to register up until the start date of the course. We recommend registering early to ensure your placement in the courses of your choice. If you wish to join a course that has already started, please contact us at education@hcponline.org.

Class confirmation emails are sent out 2 days before the date of the first class including useful student information, instructions for the first class, and Zoom details for online classes. Please be sure to check your inbox around that time.

Registrations appear as “Pending” on students’ personal profiles in our system until the courses run and are completed. This status does not indicate any issue with your registration which is actually confirmed.

If a course or workshop you are interested in is sold out, please check if it might be offered on alternative days/hours that fit your schedule, or add your email to the waitlist by visiting the specific webpage of this class. We will be sure to contact you in the event that a seat opens up, in which case we recommend registering at your earliest convenience in order to secure your spot in time. If you were not able to register before the class filled up, please add your email to the waitlist again so you’ll be notified if and when the next spot frees up.

Students on the waitlist will be contacted in the event that a seat opens up due to cancelations or if HCP is able to accommodate additional students. All students on the waitlist are emailed simultaneously and invited to enroll, regardless of the time they joined the waitlist. This means you can always join the waitlist and have a chance to take the class.
In the event you receive an email informing you about availability in the class, it is recommended to act quickly and register at your earliest convenience, in order to secure your spot before it is taken by other students. If you were not able to register before the class filled up, please add your email to the waitlist again so you’ll be notified if and when the next spot frees up.

You will need your own camera equipment for courses where you are expected to photograph using a camera (not a smartphone). Please review the Prerequisites and Course Prep sections on your preferred course webpage for full details.

HCP does not currently offer camera loans and/or rentals. If possible, HCP suggests students borrow rather than purchase a DSLR or mirrorless camera for introductory courses. This allows new students the time and experience needed to make the best purchase decision.

Please review the Course Prep section on your course’s webpage, directly below the description and prerequisites sections.

A prerequisite is the level of proficiency, technical ability, or equipment needed to take part in a course or workshop. Prerequisites are dependent on the specific course and are offered as a helping guideline for students to ensure they are prepared for the type of work expected in class.

HCP offers an effective learning experience in classes limited to 10 students. Courses taking part in the Digital Lab will be limited to 8 students.

Online classes might be recorded at the instructors’ discretion. Please contact your instructor to receive any available recordings and/or other relevant educational materials. HCP does not offer refunds for missed classes nor the option to complete in-person classes in future courses.

Please refer to the Cancelation and Refund Policy for full details.

HCP does not currently offer scholarships or payment plans for courses and workshops. Students must pay the full tuition at the time of registration.
Members of HCP enjoy discounts on courses, workshops, lectures, private classes, portfolio reviews, and public programs. To become a member, email membership@hcponline.org, call (713) 529-4755, or use the following link.

Members of HCP enjoy discounts on courses, workshops, lectures, private classes, portfolio reviews, and public programs. HCP offers additional promotions on some courses throughout the year. Please note that different discount codes can not be combined.
To become a member, email membership@hcponline.org, call (713) 529-4755, or use the following link.

HCP members can apply their personal Membership Discount Code during the checkout process to receive discounts on any course or workshop their register for. New members should use a personal Temporary Discount Code (provided in the membership confirmation email) to receive discounts instantly.
To become a member, email membership@hcponline.org, call (713) 529-4755, or use the following link.

Member discounts can not be applied retroactively. HCP members are requested to apply their discount code during the checkout process to receive their discount.

Online purchases can be completed using Visa, MasterCard, or American Express credit cards. Payments via check or cash can be accepted only in person at HCP.

Courses and workshops offered at HCP are non-accredited and no grades are given.

Yes, HCP’s ACE program offers classes just for teens and youth. “Collaboration” is a semester-long class for teens that concludes with an exhibition at HCP. Summer Camps for teens and youth are offered annually and are usually announced in January-February.