Queer Carpentry Basics
May 13, 2023
Have you always had an interest in working with wood but weren't sure of where to start? Worried you might have to navigate toxic 'tool talk' spaces to learn new skills? Come hang out with a queer carpenter and get excited about all you can build with the right instruction! We'll start our morning talking about the basics of tool use, safety, and setting up a workspace. As a group we’ll all get hands-on lessons around tool use and collaborate on a group project before fine-tuning those skills through individual bat box building.
This adventure is open to folks ages 18 and older.
GENERAL INFO
Location: Basecamp at Beaver Falls, Halifax, VT (Wabanaki and Elnu Abenaki Lands)
We are dog lovers, but unfortunately, furry friends will need to stay home for this adventure. Tell your dogs we say hi!
Meet: May 13, 2023
Cost: $125-$200 sliding scale
Estimated value: $175
Includes $25 worth of tools
To find out where you fall best in our sliding scale, see the “Why does this trip cost money?” dropdown below.
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in a hike.
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Our sliding scale is meant to make our trips and events more accessible for those who have financial barriers. Paying a higher amount allows us to provide more opportunities to others. Paying a smaller amount is recommended for those who would not otherwise be able to afford the estimated value. Please choose an amount that you will be able to pay, but will not hinder your ability to afford food, housing, etc. By paying as much as you can, we are able to serve more of our community members.
Our sliding scale recommendation:
- Low: Yearly income $30,000 or under, struggles to meet basic needs
- Mid (pays estimated value): Yearly income $40,000-$75,000, some expendable income
- High: Yearly income $80,000-$100,000, comfortable, never struggle with basic needs
Need more examples? We follow the Green Bottle principle. Click here to view and find out where you fall.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.