About Our Learning Center

We are in the process of reimagining the Learning Center curriculum to better fit the needs and interests of contemporary photographers and the current state of photography. To do this, we have temporarily paused classes. We will resume offering classes and workshops for all ages and levels of experience, starting in early April.
At that time, our curriculum will once again include instruction in digital photography as well as a number of courses addressing film and alternative processes such as cyanotype and collodion. Onsite workshops and classes are typically held in the Digital Lab or Critique Room. Off-site classes may be in the field, at artist studios, or at the facility of one of our partner organizations.
HCP members receive a discount on all classes and workshops and also often enjoy the benefit of early registration.
Academic Calendars
Winter/Spring
January through April
Calendar is announced in November
Summer
May through August
Calendar is announced in early April
Fall
September through December
Calendar is announced in early August
Registrations
You may register for classes at Houston Center for Photography online, in person or via telephone—we will be happy to assist you! All registrations after November 2018 will be subject to a $25 non-refundable fee (this is already included in the tuition).
Withdrawals and Transfers
Withdrawal and transfer requests must be sent to education@hcponline.org seven calendar days before the start of a class. All requests are subject to a non-refundable $25 fee. Refunds or credits will not be available after the seven-day grace period. Houston Center for Photography cannot accommodate refunds for life events beyond our control.
Cancellations
Houston Center for Photography reserves the right to cancel classes at any point due to under-enrollment. A full credit or refund will be issued.
Attendance
It is not possible for students to make up a missed class by attending an equivalent class on another day. There are no refunds for missed classes.
CourseHorse
If you purchased your class on CourseHorse, then our Registration, Withdrawal, and Cancellation policies apply to your purchase. If you are entitled to a refund, or have any questions, please visit the CourseHorse site and contact their customer service team.
You may request to be added to the waitlist for any class by emailing us at education@hcponline.org. If space becomes available, we will contact you. Make sure to include your name, contact information, name of the class and start date.