Bookings Process
So, you want to book The Artful Dabber?
The following conditions apply for the booking and hire of The Artful Dabber Face Painter, Glitter Bar and/or Body Artist.
Before booking, please read the whole of this page carefully.
1. If requested, a quote will be provided to the event organiser (Client) outlining the details agreed and the total cost of hiring The Artful Dabber.
2. Once a quote has been requested the date will be provisionally held for a maximum 3 days from the date the quote is provided in writing (email) to allow the client to make a definite decision on whether to proceed or not. Should The Artful Dabber not receive a response, the date will be released for other potential clients after 3 calendar days.
3. Alternatively, should the client provisionally book via the 'Goldie' link (STEP 1) at bottom of this page, then the date will be held for a maximum of 3 days to allow for the booking contract (STEP 2) to be returned and the 25% securing deposit (STEP 3)to be paid.
4. Once a booking request has been received (STEP 1), The Artful Dabber will request the client to download the 'booking contract' (STEP 2) to be read, signed and returned to The Artful Dabber via email at theArtfulDabber@yahoo.com.
5. Once the booking has been agreed between the client and The Artful Dabber, a deposit of 25% of the total cost will be required by the client to secure the date. Should the client not pay the deposit within 3 days, The Artful Dabber will inform the client via email and/or text that they have released the date for other clients to book.
6. Should there be a need to cancel the booking after the deposit has been paid, a minimum of 4 weeks notice will be needed for a full refund. Should a cancellation be made within 4 weeks of the date of the booking, a refund will not be possible as it will be difficult to fill the date with another booking in that time.
7. Payment by bank transfer only please - no cash/cheques/PayPal please. The Artful Dabber will provide bank details (STEP 3) upon the booking contract (STEP 2) being returned.
8. Any bookings/events that are further than a 20 mile round trip (10 miles each way) from Sudbury, CO10 7AS will incur an additional 50p per mile in travel expenses. This will be included in the quote where applicable.
9. The Artful Dabber will arrive approximately 30-40 minutes before an event/party starts in order to set up and get organised. Should a gazebo be required, a further 30 minutes set-up time will be factored in.
10. Parking will be required for The Artful Dabber's small van. Unloading and loading as near to the event space as possible would be appreciated.
11. For large festivals/community events, The Artful Dabber will need to bring an assistant to help with set-up/close down, manage the stall, speak to customers, and maintain cleanliness and order, whilst The Artful Dabber works. If this is the case, the additional cost for this person will be included in any quote provided.
12. Please read the 'Health & Safety' section on this website.