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LIGHTFORGE STUDIO

BOOKING INFORMATION

TERMS & CONDITIONS

MAKING A BOOKING

You can book and reserve online via our studio bookings page. If you’re interested in pencilling in or provisionally reserving a slot but unable to commit, or have any other questions about availability, please message us direct here.

PRICING & PAYMENT TERMS

All pricing is as advertised unless otherwise agreed, if you are looking for a week or longer term, outside of the packages we offer, please contact us direct.

Once you have booked online, your use of the studio is confirmed and subject to all of these terms and conditions. You will receive a confirmation email with further details about arrangements for the day and time in question.

At the end of your time in the Lightforge Studio, we will send a follow up invoice that is payable immediately in the event of any additional charges and damages.

 

CHANGES & CANCELLATIONS

You can modify, edit or cancel your booking via the Calendly booking platform link in your confirmation email. Bookings may be moved to new dates depending on availability at no extra cost.

  • Cancellations made within 3 days (72 hours) of the hire date are non-refundable.
  • Cancellations made 4-7 days prior to the booking date will be refunded 50%.
  • Cancellations made with 7 days notice or more will be refunded in full.

USING THE STUDIO

Lightforge Studio opens at 9am, and closes at 6pm. It is situated within The Old Drumbank Studios, 4 Sommerville Road, Bristol, BS7 9AA.

A member of staff will be there to meet you at the start-time of your booking, and the contact number of the person in question will have been provided in advance in your booking confirmation email.

The same member of staff will be on-site or contactable at all times, and will be there to help close each day too. Studio hire does not include any equipment other than that listed or any additional members of staff to assist with your work. If you have any special requirements or are interested in hiring additional technical assistance or equipment, please contact us direct.

All clients must take home all of their belongings and equipment, and dispose of any waste in excess of a reasonable amount using the bins provided. This includes art, craft or set materials, props and packaging waste, which will be removed and the cost charged to the client.

Any damage or breakages to Lightforge Studio and the building’s communal areas will be charged to the client in full.

 

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Specific colours for the roll-down colorama can be provided on request at an additional  cost of £90.00.

The studio floor can be given a fresh coat white paint specifically for your booking at an additional cost of £150.00

PARKING & LOADING

There is free parking on Sommerville Road and all of the surrounding streets.

Vehicles and belongings are left at the client’s own risk.

Any equipment loading into the studio must take place from a vehicle parked temporarily right outside 4 Sommerville Road with hazard lights on. Our staff contact will be there to assist with loading in and out on the day.

If you are intending to load in a large amount of kit or have any queries or special requests, please get in touch in advance.

 

HEALTH & SAFETY / INSURANCE

All clients should have appropriate insurance to cover loss, risks, damage and theft.

Offbeat Spaces Ltd and Lightforge Studio will not be held responsible for any claim that arises from the client not having adequate insurance cover. A valid certificate of insurance should be provided on request.

All clients and users of the studio, including sub-contractors, must be competent persons with appropriate skills, qualifications and experience. Where necessary, a risk assessment should be undertaken and a copy will be requested.

 

CO-WORKING

Lightforge Studio is part of a wider co-working building and there may be external noise from the adjoining shop and studio spaces that may filter in during your booking. If you are in need of total silence (for example for film/video work) please contact us in advance and we will advise you on the best course of action.

A kitchenette is situated right outside the studio with free tea and coffee provided. There is an additional communal area and kitchen upstairs on the first floor which clients can make use of, please arrange this with the member of staff that meets you on arrival.

Our values are underpinned by an active promotion and operation of safe and inclusive co-working spaces, and we support the progression and development of underrepresented groups. We value freedom of speech, tolerance and diverse identities and perspectives. 

We operate a zero tolerance approach to discrimination, racism, sexism, harassment and bullying, and reserve the right to refuse and/or terminate the booking of any individual or group deemed to be associated with this kind of activity.