When will I know if I received my workshop choices?  You will get a notification in 3 to 4 weeks after sending in your registration.   The registrations are filed by postmark; we wait several weeks to process, so that people mailing their registrations from out of country will have the same chance of getting classes. It is possible that the class you want may not have enough students to meet its minimum requirement.  In this case, a class you have been confirmed in could be canceled. We suggest that you not make nonrefundable airline reservations before your confirmation letter in March.

Can I register after the deadline? Yes but beware! Classes start closing down on March 15, 2011.  Some classes require homework. The teacher may not feel a student hasn’t limited time to do homework, or special supplies may be difficult for the teacher to obtain for the kit on later notice.  Because of this we set a deadline.  Classes with no homework or little homework remain open, right up to a few weeks before the convention.  If classes are full, or closed for the above reasons, it will be posted on the web site “class closed or class full” next to each class. This is updated daily. 

How will I know what to bring to my classes?  Instructions and /or supply lists for the workshops will be sent to you by mail in March. The applications received after March 30, 2011 will be sent along with your confirmation. .  The only exception is very late registration and then we will send everything by email if possible.  

I need to talk to the Instructor. Can I?  Yes the instructor will contact you by email, phone or mail if homework is applicable.  Contact information will be on your supply list so you can contact your teacher directly if need be.

Can I cancel?  None of us can see the future.  Cancellations are inevitable. There is a $75.00 non-refundable deposit.  All other funds will be refunded 100% until March 30, 2011. After March 15, 2011 there will be no refunds unless all your reserved class can be filled with another student.  Then you will be refunded everything except the deposit. If a class is canceled and we can not find a replacement class that you wish to take,  the deposit will be refunded.

Return Check fees: There is a $30.00 return check fee charged for any checks that are returned. 

Sewing Machine-Can I Rent?  Not this year.

Kit Fees? Kit fees are paid to the instructor.  Some instructors ask you to mail a check directly to them prior to the event. Others can be paid at AFIC.  You will receive information on payment with your supply list.

Are the classes in the Hotel? Yes. All the classes, exhibits, banquet and events are in the hotel.

I need directions to the hotel. Click here

I am flying. What is cab fare?  Cab ride 614-444-4444 they told me $37.00 plus tax.

Can I ship things to the hotel?  The hotel will accept packages for this event on week prior to AFIC, along with your  name and return address so we know who the package belongs to. Address label clearly reading: 

Artistic Figures In Cloth,  c/o Double Tree Hotel 175 Hutchinson Ave., Columbus, OH 43235 Ask for these packages at the hotel desk when you check in.

Can I mail in exhibit entries?  We are not accepting mail-ins.  This is a carry in and carry out exhibit hall.  You can have a friend carry in or carry out for you but no mail ins.

I would like to find someone to share a room with.  We will try and help by doing an introduction match.  Please  email us with basic information about yourself:  Non-smoker, smoker, late owl, early to bed early to rise or any other information you feel is important to your comfort.  We will try and find you a companion that matches to your life style as best we can.  We will then send you each others emails, phone numbers or addresses so you can correspond prior to the convention.  Email us at:  Cyndys@CyndysDolls.com    AFIC is not responsible for your hotel reservations or  room fees.

Can I pay On Line/ How do I pay? Payment methods accepted are Checks, Money Orders, Visa and Master Charge.  All payments must be mailed, with the registrations form.  This way we can then confirm you are getting the classes you want before your credit card gets charged, or before cashing your check.

Different options when paying by Credit Card  The final balance owed can be charged to your credit card There is a special line on the application that needs to be signed to give Cyndy’s Dolls, LLC permission to process equal monthly payment, or total balance owed to your credit card. If this is not marked you will be sent a final billing prior to March 15, 2011. Sign in the appropriate box sign if you wish to take advantage of this.

I only want to take one class can I ?   Yes! Go to the lower half of the page of the application. This section is a section for Non-registered students  fill out, enter the total on line three. If you want to attend the opening or closing banquets those are not included in your class fees as a non-registered student.

I am bringing a friend. Can they attend the meals?  Yes, See section II on the Registration form and sign them up for the meals.  Please note all meal prices include state tax and gratuities.  You will be given meal tickets for them when you arrive.

Why do you charge so much for extra meals?   I charge only what the hotel charges me.  We make no money off the meals served at the hotel.