SUN COHORT
Welcome, Sun Cohort!
We are very excited to welcome you to Tobias!
There are three long weeks in this academic year – one in each term. These dates can be found on the Virtual Learning Platform (see below for more information).
There are some evenings where we will have guests coming in to give Twilight lectures (5:15PM – 6:15PM) so we can maximise your teaching day. You will be given a training timetable with all the date fixtures at the start of each term.
Materials
You will need to purchase art material packs upon – see below
LUNCH
Please bring your lunch with you each day. We have two fridge spaces and all the cooking facilities you will need to cook or re-heat anything.
Refreshments
We provide tea, various herbal and flavoured teas, coffee, cow’s milk, oat milk and biscuits for each break. If you prefer a different milk, have an allergy or another dietary requirement, bring what you need along with you for these breaks.
Overnight Accomodation
Overnight accommodation may be available at Peredur Centre – immediately adjacent to Tobias. The email address for Peredur is info@peredurcentre.com and Colin is our contact there. He is very efficient.
Please contact him at the above email address to secure your accommodation and remember to include the long weeks.
Parking
For those who are driving, there is ample free parking in our car park.
Other Information
In the unlikely event that the training is cancelled, Tobias undertakes to refund any money received from you in full. As an assurance, you should know that we have not cancelled a training in the 46 years we have been operating.
If you need to withdraw from the training, Tobias will refund half (£250.00) of your deposit paid and any further fees paid.
There is an option to pay monthly. Please do let us know if this is your preferred method of payment and we can arrange this.
Student Zone
The Complete Sun Virtual Learning Zone launches on the 21st September 2026. You will be shown all the features in your first week and given all the access information then. We are starting a new cycle of names, now after the planets, with your cohort’s name, the Sun, leading the way going forward.
We have uploaded some fun painting/drawing exercises and information. These are entirely optional and designed to keep you inspired and motivated until you formally begin your training. In addition there are interesting articles, term dates, information on your materials pack and your student contracts. Once you begin your training you will have access to all our learning resources.
We are looking forward to accompanying you on your journey of creativity and transformation.
Recommended Readings
FUN READINGS
TRAINING BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS
(You may want to have your own copies of the following books as you will refer to them often through and beyond the training.)
- Fox, S. (2007) Relating to Clients: The Therapeutic Relationship for Complementary Therapists. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
- Hinz, L.D. (2019) Expressive Therapies Continuum. 2nd edn. New York: Routledge.
- Hough, M. (2021) Counselling Skills and Theory. 5th edn. London: Hodder Education.
- Huber, M. and Van Der Bie, G. (2003) Foundations of Anthroposophical Medicine: A Training Manual. Edinburgh: Floris Books.
- Malchiodi, C.A. (2007) The Art Therapy Sourcebook. 2nd edn. New York: McGraw-Hill.
- Pelham, G. (2001) Counselling Skills for Creative Arts Therapists. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
- Van Oort, H. (2008) Anthroposophy: A Concise Introduction to Rudolf Steiner’s Spiritual Philosophy. Forest Row: Temple Lodge Publishing.
Pre-Course Art Activities
These painting exercises are an opportunity for practicing basic techniques and transitions, light and dark contrasts, flow of colour and coming to form.
This work does not form part of the training, they are optional and the tutors will not mark nor assess them. Please feel free to explore, experiment and simply have fun.
