The Venue & What To Expect
Feathered Fundamentals workshops are held in a comfortable indoor venue in South Alton, Nova Scotia. Since you’ll be spending several hours with us, I wanted to give you a better idea of what to expect when you arrive.
Arrival & Check-In
When you arrive, just come through either of the main entrances. I’ll be there to greet you and get you settled in. There’s no formal check-in desk or paperwork to sort out on the day – just arrive, grab a drink, and find a seat.
Doors open 15 minutes before the workshop starts. If you can, arriving a little early gives you time to settle in without feeling rushed.
Parking
On-site parking in a gravel parking lot is available. Spaces are close to the building, so it’s an easy walk in once you arrive.
Food & Drink
Coffee, tea, bottled water, and snacks are provided throughout the day (there are usually homemade cookies involved).
You’re also welcome to bring your own lunch or even a snack to share if you’d like – these workshops tend to feel like a gathering of friends more than a class. Attendees have full access to the kitchen, including the refrigerator, microwave and a kettle.
During registration, you’ll be asked whether you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions. If someone in your workshop has a food allergy, I’ll send a reminder to the rest of the group asking them not to bring foods containing that allergen. The attendee’s identity will remain private.
If you’re packing a lunch or bringing snacks, please take a moment to check your email before the workshop in case there are any food restrictions for your session.
Getting Comfortable
This isn’t a classroom where you’re expected to sit perfectly still for hours. Feel free to grab a coffee, refill your water, have a snack, stretch your legs, or step out to the washroom whenever you need to.
The venue is small enough that you’ll still be able to hear the discussion and participate from anywhere in the building (except the bathroom, the fans in there are loud enough to drown everything else out!).
You are also welcome to ask questions at any time – don’t worry about interrupting. I’d much rather answer questions as we go than have someone sitting there wondering about something for the next hour.
That said, if your question happens to be something we’re about to cover, I may ask you to hold onto that thought for a few minutes so we don’t accidentally skip ahead. Usually the answer is just around the corner.
The building is fully heated and air conditioned, and two washrooms are available on site.
What To Bring
You don’t need to bring much. A notebook is optional if you like to jot things down, but everything covered in the workshop is included in your take-home guidebook specifically so that you don’t feel pressured to take notes all day. Pens are provided, just in case you do need one.
If you like having your own tea, mug, or water bottle, feel free to bring that as well.
What to Wear
Workshops are held indoors, but you may wish to bring a light sweater as room temperatures can vary throughout the day. I’ll set the heat pumps at room temperature.
For biosecurity purposes, please leave your chore boots and barn clothes at home if at all possible.
Cell Service & Internet Access
Please note that internet access is not available at the venue, and cellular service can be limited. While I can usually send and receive text messages from the venue, phone calls and internet access can be unreliable.
If you need to reach me on the morning of the workshop, please send a text message rather than calling, emailing or sending a message through Facebook. My cell phone number will be included in your confirmation email.
Accessibility
The main entrance has stairs. If you require step-free access, a ramp is available at the side entrance on the right-hand side of the building.
Part of the registration form asks if there’s anything you need to make the workshop accessible for you. If you share something there, I’ll reach out so we can sort out what support looks like and make sure you’re set up to take part comfortably.
