We’re incredibly excited to see you at Sewtopia events this year! Our team is continually reviewing health and safety guidelines, as they relate to public health recommendations.
IMPORTANT:This page will be continually updated with current conditions and guidance from the CDC and other health agencies. Please check this page regularly for updates.
WE’RE VERY EXCITED TO WELCOME YOU BACK TO SEWTOPIA EVENTS & LOCAL CLASSES!
Your health and safety are our top priorities. We’ve implemented, "Guidelines and Policies" to support a safe experience. Our attendees, instructors, and staff members are expected to comply with our health and safety requirements, including:
Vaccine
We strongly suggest when attending our events to be up to date with the Covid-19 vaccines. This ensures low risk of getting very sick, being hospitalized, or dying from Covid-19.
Face Coverings
As the event nears, we will be evaluating IF the event or class requires to wear an approved face covering. We do ask if you start to feel ill while at the event, to mask up to prevent spread of illness.
Increased Sanitization & Hygiene
Sewtopia works with each venue to offer a comprehensive health, safety, and sanitization standards. It is the responsibility of everyone to maintain personal hygiene.
HEALTH & SAFETY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Please ensure that you have reviewed any advisories or restrictions that may be in place for travel to the United States and for travel to the event’s state.
Please be advised that a risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any event or public space, including Sewtopia events & classes. Prior to purchasing a ticket for and attending our event or classes, please ensure that you have read the latest CDC Guidelines for Prevention.
By attending Sewtopia events or classes, you acknowledge this inherent risk and as a condition of entering Sewtopia events or classes; you acknowledge, understand and confirm each of the following in accordance with applicable health guidelines:
You are not currently experiencing any of the following symptoms of COVID-19, as identified at CDC.gov, including but not limited to:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
Prior to attending Sewtopia events or classes you have not been in contact with someone with a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 symptoms without completing a 14-day quarantine;
You are not under any self-quarantine orders:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer a refund on event and/or class tickets. Please click here to view our full event ticket terms and conditions.
As the event nears, we will be evaluating IF the event or class requires to wear an approved face covering. If you start feeling under the weather while the event is taking place, we ask that you wear a face covering to help prevent spread.
As the event nears, we will be evaluating IF the event or class requires to wear an approved face covering. If face coverings are required, you can request an accommodation or for any additional questions regarding accessibility, please email us at [email protected]
What additional health and safety measures are in place at Sewtopia events and/or classes?
Management partner closely with all venues, local/state, and Federal Health authorities to maintain a robust operational plan. This plan is designed to maximize the health and safety of everyone. These include:
- Verification of full vaccination
- Requirement of approved face coverings for everyone at Sewtopia
- Increased sanitization and hygiene by the staff and venue
Everyone is expected to fully comply with all health and safety guidelines. Acknowledging the guidelines and agreeing to comply is a requirement. Sewtopia staff will be available on site to ensure all guidelines are being followed.
Positive tests results are personal health information and individual test results will be handled by the COVID-19 testing organization conducting testing in compliance with their respective protocols.
Test results may be shared by the testing provider with local health authorities, in compliance with local health department protocols and reporting requirements. Each individual should consult the specific testing provider to understand the relevant results processing and how to obtain their results. Personal test results or other personal health information will not; however, be shared directly by the testing provider with Sewtopia.
Bases on CDC Guidance, anyone who has COVID-19 should communicate that they have tested positive to their close contacts so that those contacts can comply with CDC recommendations, which may include quarantine and/or testing.
Sewtopia will comply with any contract tracing and/or notification protocols recommended by health department authorities if we become aware that an individual at Sewtopia events and/or classes that have tested positive for COVID-19.
No. Positive test results are personal health information and individual test results will be handled by the COVID-19 testing organization conducting testing, in compliance with their respective protocols.
If you have tested positive for COVID-19 or have reason to believe you currently have COVID-19, you are not permitted to attend Sewtopia events or classes, including if these conditions emerge while you in the host city. If you have reason to believe you have recently been exposed to COVID-19, please consult your physician to determine appropriate next steps and do not attend Sewtopia. Please review our Health & Safety Acknowledgement each day prior to attending Sewtopia to ensure you can comply with all the requirements therein.
If you have tested positive for COVID-19 or have reason to believe you currently have COVID-19, you should not attend Sewtopia, including if these conditions emerge while you are in the host city or shop. If you have reason to believe you have recently been exposed to COVID-19, please consult your physician to determine appropriate next steps.
If you’d like to contact us directly, please email us at [email protected]