Terms & Conditions

Workshop and in-person retreat registration Terms and Conditions

All our workshop and in-person retreat registrations are subject to the following:

IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read our cancellation and transfer policy as we are sorry, there are no exceptions. Please ensure you understand the following terms prior to registering.

Terminology:

Workshop= All online, virtual sessions held via Zoom

In-person retreats= Physical location with hands on training sessions

Workshop Terms and Conditiions:

Workshop fees are required to be paid at time of registration.
We offer secure credit card payments as well as PayPal.
If a workshop is canceled by The Bag Makers Workshop, (i.e., minimum enrollment numbers not reached) you may choose to receive either a full 100% refund, or transfer payment to a later workshop.
Failure to attend any portion of the workshop does not entitle the buyer to a full or partial refund.
Our cancellation policy will depend on the workshop you registered for and the timing of your wish to cancel. On all occasions we have teacher fees to pay and, hence, our policy is clear in all situations. Please ensure you understand these terms prior to registering.
Cancellations within the first 3 days of the registration start date will be refunded less a 10% administrative fee of the workshop cost
Cancellations after the first 3 days and within 1 week (7 days) after registration start date will be subject to us filling your spot in the workshop. If we can find a replacement, your cancellation will be subject to a 20% administration fee. If we cannot fill your spot there will be no refund. Refunds only apply to fully booked workshops.
Cancellations after 1 week (7 days) from registration start date are non-refundable.
Workshop transfers- Due to the nature of our business, we cannot allow for individual workshop transfers at this time. Only workshops cancelled by The Bag Makers Workshop are eligible for transfer.
Recordings (Updated 11/2022):
All Bag Makers Workshop events, including live virtual workshops, demonstrations, and Q&A sessions, are recorded in whole or in part. By registering for or participating in any Bag Makers Workshop event, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
1. Recording & Use Rights
  The Bag Makers Workshop retains full ownership and unrestricted rights to all video and audio recordings created during its workshops and related events. This includes the right to reproduce, edit, distribute, sell, or otherwise use the recordings in whole or in part for educational, promotional, or commercial purposes at any time, now or in the future.
2. Participant Appearance & Consent
  By participating, you grant The Bag Makers Workshop permission to capture and use your image, likeness, voice, and any verbal or written contributions you make during recorded sessions. No compensation or royalties will be provided for such use.
  If you prefer not to appear on video, you may disable your camera, mute your microphone, or notify us in writing prior to the workshop.
3. Access for Paid Participants
  Paid participants are granted private access to workshop recordings through The Bag Makers Workshop website or its private video channel. These recordings are for your personal educational use only and may not be downloaded, copied, shared, or distributed in any form.
4. Future Sales and Access
  The Bag Makers Workshop may make previously recorded workshops available for purchase or viewing by other customers at a later date. By participating, you acknowledge that recordings may be sold or redistributed and that no additional notice or compensation will be provided.
5. Screenshots and Promotional Use
  On occasion, screenshots or still images may be captured from workshop sessions. The Bag Makers Workshop may use these images, which may include your likeness, for marketing, social media, and promotional materials. If you do not wish for your image to be used, please provide written notice prior to the workshop.
6. Participant Conduct and Recording Restrictions
  Participants are strictly prohibited from recording, reproducing, or taking screenshots of any portion of a workshop, including images of other participants, instructors, or proprietary workshop materials, without prior written consent from The Bag Makers Workshop.
Workshop Requirements- (Update 11/2025) At the Bag Makers Workshop, we pride ourselves in providing the best experience for each attendee. This is accomplished by setting standards for each workshop. All workshops are rated for skill level and it is the responsibility of the attendee to know and understand the requirements. Skill Levels Defined.
Any attendee that clearly does not meet the minimum required skill level will be solely responsible for the outcome of their project. Due to time constraints and with respect to the other participants, no additional time can be spent in assisting those with less than required skills.
A required supplies list will be made available to view prior to registration and is the responsibility of the participant to have supplies ready for the workshop.
Each attendee will be required to know the capabilities of their sewing machine and only use the materials their machine will handle in order to be successful in each project.

In-Person Retreats Terms & Conditions: (Updated 11/2025)

Retreat fees are required to be paid at time of registration.
We offer secure credit card payments as well as PayPal.
If an in-person retreat is canceled by The Bag Makers Workshop, (acts of God) you may choose to receive either a full 100% refund, or transfer payment to a later retreat date.
Failure to attend any portion of the retreat does not entitle the buyer to a full or partial refund.
Photography/Recording Release:

Throughout the in person retreat, team members of The Makers Retreat, as well as participants, may capture your image or voice in photographs and/or videography.
By participating in The Makers Retreat, you agree that no compensation will be provided to you for these recording, and acknowledge this fact and grant permission to The Bag Makers Workshop (AKA The Makers Retreat) and participants to utilize your image and voice for these recordings.
These recordings may be utilized by The Bag Makers Workshop (AKA The Makers Retreat) for advertisement purposes.
Any recording or live streaming of the retreat CLASSES, or DEMONSTRATIONS is strictly prohibited by all participants and will only be allowed by team members of The Makers Retreat.

Our In-Person Retreat cancellation policy

All cancellations must be in writing to the following email address: bagmakersworkshop@gmail.com. This will allow us to offer your seat to a someone on our waitlist.

All cancellations will incur a non-refundable $150 process fee.
No cancellations will be permitted after date specified on Retreat page
If a replacement is found, a refund minus the non- refundable $150 processing fee will be issued.
You are highly encouraged to confirm travel and hotel availability PRIOR to purchasing. Travel insurance is also recommended in case you need to cancel.
The Makers Retreat accepts no responsibility for any travel or other costs due to cancellations.
In the highly unlikely event that The Makers Retreat is cancelled, you will be contacted immediately with a rescheduled date. If rescheduling is not an option, a full refund will be issued.
Please ensure you understand these terms prior to registering.