Code of Conduct

Here’s a revised version tailored for the Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival, emphasizing inclusivity, public access, and an all-ages environment:

Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival Code of Conduct

By participating in the Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival, you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct, ensuring a welcoming, respectful, and safe environment for all attendees, exhibitors, and staff.

Expected Behavior

To create an enjoyable experience for everyone:

  • Communicate Respectfully: Engage openly with respect and consideration for others, valuing diverse views, opinions, and creative expressions.
  • Be Courteous with Technology: Silence or turn off electronic devices during presentations, demonstrations, and workshops to avoid disruptions.
  • Stay Alert: Be mindful of your surroundings and report any concerning behavior or individuals in distress to security or festival staff.
  • Model Kindness: Promote a positive and encouraging atmosphere for crafters of all ages and skill levels.

Unacceptable Behavior

The Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival is a space where everyone should feel safe, valued, and inspired. The following behaviors will not be tolerated:

  • Harassment, Intimidation, or Discrimination: In any form, including but not limited to verbal, physical, or written abuse, targeting ethnicity, religion, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or physical appearance.
  • Abuse of Any Kind: Against attendees, speakers, volunteers, exhibitors, staff, or other participants before, during, or after the event.
  • Disruptive Actions: Sustained interruptions, stalking, inappropriate photography or recording, or unwelcome physical contact.

Anti-Harassment Policy

The Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment of any kind. This policy applies to everyone—attendees, exhibitors, speakers, volunteers, press, and staff.

Examples of harassment include:

  • Offensive gestures or comments regarding ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, or appearance.
  • Deliberate intimidation, stalking, or following.
  • Harassing photography, recording, or unwelcome attention.
  • Physical contact without consent or sustained disruption of festival activities.

If you experience or witness harassment:

  • Notify a festival staff member or visit the Registration Desk, where team members (identified by their Event Organizer badges) will assist you.
  • Festival staff will take immediate and appropriate action, which may include warnings, expulsion from the event without refund, or involvement of venue security or local law enforcement.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

The Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival celebrates the rich history and diversity of craft and crafters. We are committed to:

  • Representing the many cultures, traditions, and communities that shape the fiber and fabric arts.
  • Providing a space where crafters of all backgrounds, abilities, and ages feel welcomed, represented, and inspired.
  • Continuously evolving our programming and practices to foster inclusivity and equity.

We value your participation in the Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival and are dedicated to ensuring a positive, safe, and inspiring environment for all. Thank you for helping us create a vibrant community of creativity and connection.