Access Statement | The Clay Studio

Better Craft and Paint - Access Statement

We now have a ramp for wheelchairs. Please let us know on your booking if this is required.

Better Craft and Paint provides a relaxing atmosphere for all visitors regardless or age or any disability. We strive to make Better Craft and Paint available to everyone with the minimum of inconvenience.

Introduction

This document details the Access Statement for Better Craft and Paint, the registered office of which is The Fountain, 1 High Street, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 1AE.
Better Craft and Paint has a single location at the above address.

Entry

Better Craft and Paint is easy to reach by public or private transport. Buses stop nearby in the High Street. Christchurch railway station is about 5-10 minutes walk.
There are two steps to the front door. Buggies can be easily lifted up these steps. Wheelchair access is possible by entering through the next door premises (Tony Hair) on days when Tony Hair is open (normally Monday to Saturday). There is a connecting door between the two properties. There is level access through Tony Hair to The Clay Studio. We can arrange access through Tony Hair when the hair salon is closed but we do appreciate some notice so this can be arranged.

Inside Better Craft and Paint

Better Craft and Paint has two floors. The lower ground floor is normally used for parties, group bookings and overflow painting only. This is not accessible to wheelchairs or buggies as there is a flight of stairs. The ground floor has a small slope between the front and rear areas which should not pose any difficulties to wheelchairs or buggies.
We recommend advance notice for wheelchair-bound visitors. This enables us to give notice to Tony Hair about wheelchair access as a matter of courtesy.
Toilets are available on the ground floor. The toilets do not have disabled access and wheelchair entry is not possible.

Non-Public Areas

Public access to areas such as the kitchen and kiln room is generally not permitted.

Assistance Dogs

As a café and paint your own pottery studio access is not permitted for dogs. However, an exception to this rule is always made for guide or assistance dogs.

Better Craft and Paint On the Move

Subject to a minimum level of expenditure Better Craft and Paint is able to visit outside premises to conduct painting sessions. This may be more suitable for a larger group of painters who have limited mobility and where they may be in their usual environment.