Abigail runs workshop from her home, her home doubles as verified business venue. Being a combination of businesses and home raises certain questions so please see the Q+A below.
There are lots of measures taken to eliminate as much risk as possible. Please scroll down below to see what these measures are.
Things are changing all the time with the governments response to how businesses should operate during the pandemic. These responses are facilitated with relevant research and to the best of my knowledge at the time. I am really happy to answer any further questions via email.
Can I attend the workshop if I live in a tier 2 area?
Yes as Abigail’s studio whilst in her home operates as a viable insured operating business. The workshop is hosted in the front room which Is dedicated to the business and not used nay her family.
Can I attend the workshop if I live in a tier 3 sector?
No sadly not, in this case Abigail can offer the same workshop online with all th materials posted to you or you can keep your workshop credit and postpone to a later date once the restrictions are eased.
Refunds cannot be offered as once your place is booked Abigail purchase stock and equipment specifically for you.
What happens if my workshop is postponed due to Derby Allestree going into tier 3 restrictions?
Then your workshop will be postponed and delivered at a later date once restrictions have eased. Abigail is pregnant so will take a break from workshops in March so majority of workshops will be offered in February, she will keep communicating with you so you know whats happening.
What happens if Abigail is unwell or is isolation?
Abigail will follow the government guidelines and keep you will informed. Your workshop will be postponed and re-arranged at a date that best accommodates all.
Each student will be invited to join the traffic light bracelet system- more details below
Each student will be asked to wash/sanitie their hands upon arrival
Each student will be asked to sign a document explaining they have no covid symptoms- more details below
Workshops will be smaller limited to 4 students all students workspaces are 2m apart
The studio and equipment will be cleaned before and after the workshop
Each student will receive a bag with all the materials and equipment they require for the workshop so there will be no sharing of materials, equipment of tools
All drinks and food will be served in compostable paper crockery and cutlery
If the weather is fair workshop will be held in Abigail’s back garden under canvas
Abigail will be wearing a face visor and students are welcome to wear one if they wish or a face mask but due to everyone being spaced apart you do not have to wear one.
Traffic light bracelet system
In your confirmation email Abigail will ask you which color bracelet you would like to wear for the workshop. This is what the bracelet symbolises:
Red- I am feeling nervous please keep as much space between me and you as possible, please avoid being face to face to me. I will be wearing a face mask or visor.
Amber- I am being cautious but slightly relaxed so I will be keep my distance from you please try to keep 1-2metre distance to me
Green- I am feeling relaxed. I will respect others needs but for myself I am not concerned with others being near me
Traffic light bracelets
Risk assessment and corona virus symptoms:
If you do have corona virus symptoms and cant attend please let Abigail know as soon as you feel unwell in case she can try and refill your spot. Abigail is unable to offer refunds but she will always honour your workshop space and ensure that when you are well and able that you can attend a future workshop.
The document you will be asked to sign is a risk assessment form which includes Corona symptoms precaution.
Workshops limited to 4 students:
All workshops are now limited to 4 students to ensure everyone can be 2meters apart. This has meant that I have had to increase the price of the Beeswax workshops by £5 so that it can be finically viable.
For tapestry and sewing workshops students will be 2 per table, with one student either end of the table therefore the student you are face to face to will be 1.5-2m away from you.
Each students own bag of equipment:
Every student will have a paper bag on their table place which will contain each time that they will need to use for their workshop. For tapestry there is no need for any equipment to be shared as nearly everything you need will be provided in you tapestry kit that you can take home with you.
The sewing workshops may involve sharing machines in which case before use they will be wiped down.
Catering:
Any lunches and cakes provided are made with care and hygiene at the forefront. I normally avoid disposable items at all costs but sadly I will need to use them to avoid handling crockery that has been handled. Cups and plates will be paper and plant based, cutlery will be wooden. Water will be in recyclable plastic bottles. Abigail will be making tea and coffee during the workshop but if you prefer you are welcome to bring your own drinks in flasks. Hand towels will be paper and single use.
This is all new territory for us all so if you have any suggestions you would like to be included please let me know! Even with these changes I am very confident the workshops will still maintain there relaxed, friendly and creative buzz!
