Creative Workspace Guidelines

What FAA Provides

FAA supports instructors by providing:

• Use of the Workspace at Underground during your approved time

• Access instructions and opening/closing procedures

• Calendar scheduling

• Optional calendar listing if your class is open to the public

FAA does not provide registration, payment processing, communication with students, or marketing for Workspace Rentals.

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Instructor Responsibilities

Instructors renting the Workspace must:

• Manage all registration, communication, and payment for students

• Bring all required tools, supplies, and teaching materials

• Supervise all participants, especially children

• Follow FAA Workspace Safety Guidelines

• Reset and clean the Workspace after the class

• Accurately represent FAA’s mission and values during instruction

If hosting a public class, instructors must also help maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment.

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Workspace Safety Guidelines

General Safety

• Keep walkways, aisles, and exits clear.

• Clean spills promptly to prevent slipping.

• Ensure cords, tools, and supplies do not create tripping hazards.

• Children must be supervised at all times by the instructor or designated adults.

 

Materials & Equipment

• Candles may be present in Underground for ambiance, but may NOT be used as part of instruction or hands-on student activity. Candles must remain attended while lit and fully extinguished before leaving.

• Do not use solvents, aerosols, spray fixative, resin, or materials with strong fumes without FAA approval.

• Use messy materials (glitter, sand, powders) in contained ways and clean thoroughly afterward.

• Hot glue guns may be used, but require close supervision with kids.

• Handle sharp tools responsibly and keep them out of reach of minors.

 

Workspace Use

• Use table coverings for messy or wet media.

• Do not attach items to walls, doors, or windows without FAA approval.

• Keep sinks and counters clean; do not leave tools or materials soaking.

• Food and beverages—including BYOB—are allowed. Instructors must manage them safely and clean up afterward.

 

Health & Cleanliness

• Wipe down tables and counters after use.

• Sweep if needed.

• Remove food waste to the outdoor bin.

• Return furniture to its standard layout.

• Turn off all lights and lock the front door.

 

Emergencies

• Call 911 for urgent emergencies.

• Report injuries, incidents, or damage to FAA as soon as possible.

• A first-aid kit is available in Underground and is located on the shelf in the Workspace .

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Opening the Workspace

• Retrieve the key via access code as instructed by FAA.

• Unlock the door.

• Turn on lights and check that the space is safe for entry.

• Set up tables, chairs, and materials as needed.

 

Closing the Workspace

• Reset tables and seating to the standard layout.

• Clean all surfaces and sweep if necessary.

• Remove trash, especially food waste.

• Confirm that all candles (if present) are extinguished.

• Turn off all lights.

• Secure the door lock.

• Place the key back in the key box.

• Notify FAA of any issues with the space.

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Allowed

• BYOB and snacks

• Hot glue guns

• Kid-friendly materials

• Messy materials with proper coverings

• Quiet tools and equipment

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Not Allowed Without Prior Approval

• Hazards such as fumes, resins, or aerosols

• Open flames

• Power tools or loud equipment

• Attaching items to walls

• Activities requiring special ventilation

 

 

For questions about Workspace use, availability, or class proposals, contact:
info@frankfortarts.org

Or view our calendar