Reopening during COVID-19

 

In order to keep our members safe during the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Hat Art Club has had to make some changes to our studio access processes.

Below is a summary of the COVID-19 Policy protocols we have implemented. All 2020-21 members must agree to the COVID-19 policy at the time of registration.

Changes to studio access

The studio is available to only 10 members at a time to accommodate physical distancing.

In order to facilitate this, we have divided studio access into Morning, Afternoon and Evening sessions. All sessions will be available every day, except for days where times conflict with any in-studio classes.

Please check the events calendar online to ensure there are no in-studio classes scheduled for the time you wish to work in the studio.

Session times are as follows:

  • Morning - 8 AM - 12 PM

  • Afternoon - 1 PM - 5 PM

  • Evening - 6 PM - 10 PM

A one hour break between these sessions is designed to allow for air exchange to the studio. Please do not use the studio during these breaks.

If you arrive at the studio and all 10 spots are occupied, please plan to return at a later time.


Summary of COVID-19 protocols

 
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  • Members must sign in and out of the studio space with date and time in a logbook

 
 
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  • Members will be required to wear a mask while working in the studio and respect 2m physical distancing

 
 
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  • Hand sanitizer shall be used by members upon entering the studio (including after reentering from the washroom or unloading vehicles)

 
 
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  • Handwashing and sanitization of equipment/supplies will be required after handing public use items/ surfaces

  • All workspaces and equipment are to be disinfected after use by each member at the end of each work session utilizing a two-step sanitation procedure

 
 
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  • Members must not leave any personal items in the studio space. Aprons and smocks must be removed at the end of each session or stored in assigned locker and shelf spaces

 
 
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  • Members will not to permitted to use the studio if they are feeling unwell, or exhibiting any signs of illness such as a fever, cough or sore throat, running nose, etc. (please see AHS COVID fact sheet for a full list of symptoms)

  • If a member or any of their family members or close acquaintances tests positive for COVID-19 they have a legal obligation to notify the Hat Art Club and Alberta Health Services if they have been using the studio.

  • Members testing positive for COVID-19 will not be able to use the studio until they have completed the 14 day quarantine period mandated by the Government of Alberta and have no symptoms

  • Members who have travelled outside of Canada or had close contact with someone who travelled outside of Canada in the preceding 14 days are not be permitted to use the studio until they have completed the mandatory 14-day quarantine period

  • Members who suspect they have been in contact with persons who have recently tested positive for COVID 19 must not use the studio until 14 days from their last contact with the person

  • Members will read and adhere to Procedures/Guidelines posted on Studio message boards and emailed to all Club members

  • Members must acknowledge that the use of the studio space is at their own risk

  • Sharing of food items or beverages is not permitted

We thank all club members for helping keep their fellow club members save through their compliance with these new protocols.

Beverley DukeHat Art ClubPolicy