General

what are your hours?

our hours vary depending on scheduled events. right now, we are open most weekends. please check the workshops tab on our website. we will be closed on all major holidays and on snow days & during other severe weather events.



where can I park?

parking is available on the premises. you may park in any of the available parking spots.



can I bring in food + drinks?

absolutely! you can also have food delivered to the studio from many local spots. feel free to ask us for recommendations.



do you offer gift cards and do they expire?

Yes, we offer gift cards in any denomination at the store or you can purchase + send one electronically. Our gift cards never expire and can be used towards the purchase of any class or retail items in our shop. Gift cards cannot be used towards space rental fees



do you make custom favors for weddings, events or private labeling?

Absolutely! We will work with you to develop your perfect custom gift. Quantity discounts are available.



Space Rental

is your space available to rent?

It absolutely is! We are available anytime between 7am-10pm, 7 days a week. We've held birthday parties, baby showers, bridals showers, team building workshops and even a few weddings in the past. You can simply use our space or we can plan a private workshop to go along with your event! See the gather page.



Teacher

i want to teach a workshop. what do i need to do?

terrific! go to our teach a workshop tab and fill out the form. as we are a small team we will be in touch as soon as possible.



Maker

what age is this appropriate for?

we say if you can pour a glass of milk you can blend just about any of our products! so basically from 6 and up for most classes. if help is needed, we are here. we love holding kid workshops and teen workshops. check our workshop schedule for custom workshops especially for them!



are you handicapped accessible?

unfortunately, we are not.



how long will this take?

on average - makers spend 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours at the essentials makery. most of our bundles are make & take and do not require any additional time before they can be taken home.



what is your cancellation/return policy?

Due to the custom nature of many of our workshops, we do not offer refunds. We understand that life happens. If you are unable to attend your reserved workshop, please be sure to give us a minimum of 48 hours advance notice. We will happily reschedule you for any future workshop of equal or lesser value. ​



how do I save a spot for a workshop?

you can purchase a seat online. Walk-in's are welcome to most workshops unless it is previously sold out or if the class requires supplies and we don't have enough (if we don’t know you’re coming, we can’t purchase supplies for you). If you're planning to walk-in, we typically suggest calling ahead to make sure there are still seats available.



i'd like to give you feedback about the workshop i took.

we love feedback! your feedback is extremely important to us. Please e-mail us at theessentialsmakery@gmail.com



are there discounts on refills if I bring back a container I previously made a bundle out of?

yes! we offer discounts if you bring one of our containers back to us to refill.