What to expect during creative classes at the Studio in West Branch
I’m so excited you are thinking about joining us for a creative class in West Branch! Anytime I try something new, I get a little nervous and want more information to prepare. If you are like me, this post is to help give you additional details about what to expect!
All creative classes have an online registration, which will close at midnight before the event. This helps procure and prep the correct amount of supplies, and get the space set for the number of participants. The space in West Branch is intimate, we can fit up to 18 people during a creative class. When you register, you’ll get an automated email to confirm the spot(s) you registered for. If you register in advance, you’ll also receive a reminder email the day before the event. Due to the limited space in the studio, I ask that if you are attending the creative class you have purchased your own individual ticket and are an active participant.
The day of the class, we recommend you plan on coming about 5-10 minutes early so you can find parking and get settled in. There is free parking on the street in West Branch, you can park on Main Street, on Downey Street, or any of the side streets in the downtown area (just look at the signage on the street to ensure you can park). Our address is 109 N Downey, Suite 3 and Tura Lura Co. will pop up on Google maps. When you arrive, you can hang up your coats and bags, and find a spot to sit. Depending on the size of our class, I re-arrange the furniture to accommodate the group. We have people come solo, and others come in groups. I always have folks introduce themselves and we all wear nametags so we can socialize. If coming up with small talk is challenging for you, I will lead us through an icebreaker so we get more comfortable with each other (I’m a leadership educator at Iowa - so I love a good teambuilder). I do believe that creating together can foster connection, and I always look forward to the conversations that we will have.
You are welcome to bring in snacks and non alcoholic drinks to sip on during class if you’d like. If you need to purchase anything, I can help recommend a few local eateries and local places to grab things from. If you are looking to celebrate with a cocktail, I recommend visiting Herb & Lous or the Down Under before or after class to toast!
The space in West Branch is a historic building, and does have a restroom for guests to use during the class. I do like to inform people that the restroom in this building is not ADA complaint, and the building entrance door can be challenging if you are using a mobility aid. If you require accommodations to participate in the class at the historic building in West Branch, I’d love to chat with you by email before class. Please reach out to me at erika@turaluraco.com.
Class will begin at the time listed - I do give it a few minutes if I notice folks are missing, because life and traffic happens. I will keep us in the flow of class so we finish on time, and like to encourage people to give themselves a few minutes of buffer time to say their goodbyes and take pictures. Folks are welcome to stay and talk some more, shop our retail area, and explore the downtown area. On sunny days, I like to walk two blocks over to the Hoover Historic Site to take in the park trails. Some of my favorite local boutiques are on Main Street West Branch, and I am happy to share those recommendations with you.
At this time, all Tura Lura Co. creative classes are lead by me! I love to see folks return and try another class, or come back and make their special candle formula again and again. Opening this space in West Branch has been a dream. This community is a gem, and I can’t wait to welcome you to a class here! If you still have questions as you think about signing up for a class at the studio in West Branch, please feel free to reach out to me.
