Frequently Asked Questions 常見問題
1. 如果我是初學者，應該先上哪個課程？
初學者應該先上【基礎縫紉課程】，或者是【時裝插畫班】。基礎縫紉適合從來沒有（或懂很少）手縫針線；不會獨立操作（或者從未用過）衣車的人士。時裝插畫課程是不需要任何經驗的。
1. Which chourse should I take if I am a total beginner?
You should start with the Foundation Sewing Course, or Fashion Illustration Course. This course is suitable for those with zero or very little sewing experience. ie. do not know hand-sewing, cannot operate sewing machine independently, doesn't know how to thread sewing machine properly. Fashion Illustration Course has no requirement of experience.
2. 每一節課多長？
通常一節課是2小時。同學亦可以選擇同一日上2堂：10-12pm, 1-3pm
2. How long is each class session?
Normally 2 hours. One can also take one morning session (10-12pm), and 1 afternoon session (1-3pm) in the same day, adding up to 2 sessions in a day.
3. 如果我生病不能來上課怎麼辦？
如果生病，請預早通知我們（最少2小時之前）。我們會盡量安排不課，或者順延一星期。
3. What happens if I am ill on class day?
Please call us ASAP, minimally 2 hrs. before class to inform. We will try to reschedule with best effort, or postphone to the following week.
4. 我上課可否帶小孩來，因為沒有辦法安排人照顧我的子女？
不能，因為工作室地方有限，容納不了太多人，而且縫紉器具對孩童有危險性。
4. Can I bring my child with me to class since there's no one to care for my child during class time?
Sorry not possible. Our studio space is very limited, and sewing equipments may pose danger to children.
5. 家長可以陪同子女來旁聽上課嗎？
不能，因為工作室地方有限，容納不了太多人。
5. Can parents stay in the class with their child?
Sorry not possible. Our studio space is very limited.
6. 如果我已經訂了連續4 或6 或更多堂，每星期連續上，但是中間有幾次因私事或旅遊等原因來不了，可以改日或順延嗎？
我們會盡力安排改日或者順延，請盡早先通知我們，以方便安排。由於星期二及星期六班的學位比較緊張，如果臨時取消的話，補堂會收額外費用。
6. If I have booked 4 or 6 or more classes in consecutive weeks, can I skip a week due to unexpected or scheduled personal events. Yes we'll try to accomodate to our best effort. Please inform us beforehand or ASAP. As Saturday and Tuesdays are peak bookings, class cancellation in short notice will require a rescheduling fee.
7. 完成課程後可否派發證書？
完成課程後，達到基本要去，我們可以發證書或證明。
7. Can I get a certificate after I complete my course?
Yes we can issue a Certificate of Completion. Please let us know.
8. 應該何時交付學費？
學費必須全數預繳。有些月份和時段報名的人會超額，為公平起見，名額是先到先得（以繳付學費為准）。
8. When should I pay the course fee?
All course fee are to be paid in advance. Sometimes certain time slots are oversubscribed, so to be fair, seats will be allocated to those who have settled the course fee first. (summer months are typically oversubscribed)
9. 你們提供布料嗎？還是學生自己準備？
請學生自己購買準備布料，我們不提供布料。縫紉基本用的輔料（線，胚布等練習布）和工具，我們會提供。
9. Should I buy my own fabric, or do you provide?
Please buy your own fabric for making garmet or projects. We do not stock fabrics for sale. We do provide basic threads, muslin fabric for practice, elastics...etc.
10. 特別天氣安排
在上課前2小時，如果天文台已經或開始懸掛8號風球，或紅雨，黑雨，課堂將會取消。會另行安排補課。
10. Special Weather Conditions
If the Typhoon Signal No.8, or Red Rain or Black Rain is hoisted, at 2 hours before the class starting time, the class session will be cancelled. A make up class will be arranged afterwards.
11. 如果導師請假，會如何安排？
如果導師請假，會預先通知，並安排補課（無需額外費用）。
What's the arrangement if the class is cancelled by the instructor?
If a class is cancelled by the instructor due to sickness or personal reasons, it will be rescheduled with the student free of charge.