This website is operated by Dots & Blocks. Throughout the site, the terms “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Dots & Blocks.
Dots & Blocks offers this website, including all information, tools and services available from this site to you, the user, conditioned upon your acceptance of all terms, conditions, policies and notices stated here.

ONLINE STORE TERMS
You may not use our products for any illegal or unauthorized purpose nor may you, in the use of the Service, violate any laws in your jurisdiction (including but not limited to copyright laws).

GENERAL CONDITIONS
You understand that your content (not including credit card information), may be transferred unencrypted and involve (a) transmissions over various networks; and (b) changes to conform and adapt to technical requirements of connecting networks or devices. Credit card information is always encrypted during transfer over networks.
Your submission of personal information through the store is governed by our Privacy Policy.

How do I book a workshop?
You can either join us for a ticketed event, or book us to host a private workshop – details are listed on our Workshops Page. You can book online using a credit card, debit card or PayPal. Full, cleared payment is required prior to a workshop commencing.

What if I can’t attend the workshop I bought tickets for?
If you find yourself unable to attend the ticketed workshop and it’s more than 14 days in advance, we can offer a refund of 50%. This covers our venue rental costs and administrative fees.
If cancellation is within 14 days of your workshop I’m afraid we are unable to offer a refund. You can always send some lucky friend in your place though – just let us know of the name change please.

If you need to cancel please either email Karen on: hello@dotsandblocks.co.uk or give us a call on 07856 257623

What if I need to cancel my private booking workshop?
We get it. Sometimes life throws a curve ball. As you’re the one providing the venue for the workshop, our cancellation policy for private bookings is incredibly generous.

If you find yourself needing to cancel your private workshop and it’s more than 14 days in advance, you can either reschedule or we can offer you a refund of 90%. This covers our administrative fees.

If cancellation is within 14 days of your private workshop we are able to offer a refund of 75%.

What if the workshop is cancelled?
A full refund will be given if your workshop is cancelled by Dots & Blocks for any reason. For example this could be due to inclement weather conditions that are out of our control. Flooding of local roads, road closures, snow etc, or you can elect to attend an alternative workshop instead, space permitting.

How many students are there in a workshop?
We like to keep our workshops small and friendly, so there are usually around 6 – 12 people.

What should I bring?
All materials and tools are supplied for all of our workshops. We supply plastic disposable aprons, but feel free to bring your own crafty apron if you have one.

Do you run workshops for children?
We run creative workshops during most of the school holidays that are specifically for accompanied children aged 5+
We also have workshops aimed for accompanied older children / teenagers for ages 11 – 16yrs.
Or you can book us to run a children’s party in your own home! Contact Karen by email for more details hello@dotsandblocks.co.uk

Can I turn up to a workshop on the day?
If you happen to be visiting The Artist’s Barn during setting up, and before the session starts – feel free to ask if there are any available spaces! But once we’re started we can’t add anyone else.

I want to do a workshop but you don’t run them in my area?
We are always looking for new venues and opportunities to share creativity in new areas. Contact Karen by email with your request at hello@dotsandblocks.co.uk
Our only criteria is that the venue must be within a one hour drive of SP4 8BW. We look forward to hearing from you!

You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service or any contact on the website through which the service is provided, without express written permission by us.

Art
All of our wall art and hand painted canvas creations are only suitable for display indoors. They are not to be used outdoors. Like all original art and paintings, they will fade over time if placed in direct sunlight.

Hand Printed Fabrics
Our hand printed fabrics are created using specialist fabric paints that are proven to be durable when washed and cared for as directed. Follow the directions supplied with your purchase

Disclaimer: Any information given on this site in relation to mental health in relation to our products and creativity workshops does not constitute medical advice. A registered medical practitioner should be consulted where appropriate.

We have made every effort to display as accurately as possible the colours and features of our products that appear in our online store. Many of our pieces are dual toned, and therefore look different colours when the light moves across them. Every effort has been taken to ensure that this is captured within both our product photos and descriptions. We cannot guarantee that your computer monitor’s display of any colour will be accurate.

If, at our request, you send certain specific submissions (for example contest entries) or without a request from us you send creative ideas, suggestions, proposals, plans, or other materials, whether online, by email, by postal mail, or otherwise (collectively, ‘comments’), you agree that we may, at any time, without restriction, edit, copy, publish, distribute, translate and otherwise use in any medium any comments that you forward to us. We are and shall be under no obligation (1) to maintain any comments in confidence; (2) to pay compensation for any comments; or (3) to respond to any comments.
We may, but have no obligation to, monitor, edit or remove content that we determine in our sole discretion are unlawful, offensive, threatening, libelous, defamatory, pornographic, obscene or otherwise objectionable or violates any party’s intellectual property or these Terms of Service.
You agree that your comments will not violate any right of any third-party, including copyright, trademark, privacy, personality or other personal or proprietary right. You further agree that your comments will not contain libelous or otherwise unlawful, abusive or obscene material, or contain any computer virus or other malware that could in any way affect the operation of the Service or any related website. You may not use a false e-mail address, pretend to be someone other than yourself, or otherwise mislead us or third-parties as to the origin of any comments. You are solely responsible for any comments you make and their accuracy. We take no responsibility and assume no liability for any comments posted by you or any third-party.

Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to us at hello@dotsandblocks.co.uk