Maker Space FAQs
We're excited you're interested in booking our Maker Space for your creative workshop, class or event! Our Maker Space is perfect for anyone who would love the opportunity to host their own workshops but doesn't have their own space to do so.
Here's everything you need to know about booking the space. By booking the space, you agree that you've read our FAQs and agree to them.
Who it's for:
Our maker space is best for people who want to host their own creative workshop, class or event but don't have a place to do so. It's a dedicated classroom space inside of Topstitch Studio.
Time blocks:
Time can be booked in 3 hour increments: 10-1pm, 2-5pm, 6-9pm - 7 days a week. If your workshop is less than 3 hours, you'd still book a 3 hour slot. If your workshop is 4-5 hours, you'd book two slots (you will need to book two separate slots due to the way the calendar booking is set up.)
Types of workshops / classes:
The Maker Space can be booked for any kind of creative workshop, class or event. A few examples are: painting, screenprinting, blockprinting, bookbinding, jewelry making, embroidery, crochet, knitting, mending, ceramics, talks on topics such as herbal medicine or gardening, or events such as tarot readings or book club meetups, etc. If you're unsure if your workshop, class or event is good for the space, just reach out. hello@topstitchatl.com
*If you want to book the space for a sewing class or birthday party, please reach out first. We have a limited number of sewing machines and are often using them ourselves in our own classes. For any birthday parties, we just want to make sure no other class is going on at the same time. :)
The space + capacity:
The Maker Space is in the back half of Topstitch Studio, beside Second Stitch Fabrics shop, which is also inside of Topstitch Studio. The Maker Space has 3 tables and 12 chairs. You can have up to 12 people in your workshop, class or event in the Maker Space. If you need space for more people, just let us know ahead of time.
We at Topstitch have sewing classes multiple times a week, so we might have a sewing class going on at the same time as your workshop, but the studio is essentially divided into two areas, one where Topstitch has the front of the building and the Maker Space is in the back. Both spaces have natural light and are open to each other through an entryway. There are 2 bathrooms and 2 entrances / exits of the building. There's also a lounge area for people to sit on a sofa and chairs and there's a kitchenette as well as a shared covered outdoor space with tables and chairs.
Registrations for your workshop:
You're responsible for managing your own registrations, meaning, people will need to sign up for your creative workshop or class and pay you on your website or through your own method for collecting registrations. We don't manage your registrations, take payments, or communicate with your registrants for your workshop, class or event. You're also responsible for your own cancelation policy, refunds, etc.
Promotion:
We can promote your class or workshop if you'd like in our newsletter and on our socials, and when it makes sense for us to do so. For example, if you want to host an embroidery workshop, we will post on our socials that this is an upcoming class in the Maker Space. If you want to have a workshop on something like how to become a real estate agent, for example, you can still book the space, but this isn't a workshop we'd promote to our audience because it's not directly related to handmade goods, sewing or crafts. We reserve the right to choose when / if we promote a workshop, class or event to our own audience.
Supplies:
You'll need to supply your own supplies for your workshops or classes. If you need help sourcing them or want to see if we can supply some things, let us know and we'll see what we can do.
Pricing, deposit and cancelations:
Each 3 hour time block is $150. To book time in the Maker Space, all you need to do is pick a date and time on the calendar, select and book it by paying a non-refundable $25 deposit to secure the slot. 72 hours before your workshop, the balance of $125 (for a 3 hour slot) will be due. If for any reason you won't be running the workshop, you'll forfeit the $25 deposit. If you don't give 72 hours notice that your workshop isn't running, you'll be responsible for the full amount.
Communication:
After you book your slot, you'll receive an email with best practices on running a workshop, how to charge (if you're not familiar with hosting workshops) and what you'll need to know about the space such as how to get in and out of the building, where the AC thermostats are, lights etc.
Care for the space:
By booking the space, you agree to tidy up after your class and leave the space as you found it. Also, by booking the space, to some degree you are reflection of our brands (Topstitch and Second Stitch) and you agree to host your class or workshop in a professional and respectful manner. We are a safe space, open to all, and expect anyone who hosts a workshop, class or event to be as well.
Questions:
If you want to look at the space before booking a workshop time slot, or have any questions at all, feel free to reach out to hello@topstitchatl.com!