DESCRIPTION
This hands-on training is designed to equip and inspire changemakers, community builders, farmers and food fighters to “level up” our hard skills in building and construction. In order to build the just and sustainable world we desire, we need more than theoretical ideas. We need to know how to produce the material conditions for community survival – food, shelter, trade, and medicine – or we will remain entirely dependent on an exploitative capitalist system.
The daylong deep dive will be an opportunity to learn safe hand and power tool use, layout, measuring, fastening, and some of the basics of working with wood through a beginner building project.
Registration is REQUIRED.
Current Workshops
Hands-On Introduction to Carpentry
Friday, May 10th, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET
In Person at Soul Fire Farm
Find more details and register here. Registration required.
FAQ
Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about community farm days. Since we receive a high volume of individual emails, kindly check this list for your question before emailing us.
Who should attend?
Anyone over the age of 16 is welcome to participate. We are committed to reserving the majority of the spots for women, femmes, trans*/nonbinary, and/or BIPOC people as those communities are least likely to be included in trades.
How do I register?
Registration is completed in Eventbrite and will take approximately 30 minutes. You’ll need to include your bio, learning goals and complete the skills survey.
How much is the registration fee?
Sliding scale $50 – $200. A $20 non-refundable deposit holds your spot and will be deducted from your refund amount if you are unable to attend. We do not want price to be a barrier. Please email us at programs@soulfirefarm.org if the sliding scale does not work for you.
Will lunch be provided?
Yes, a vegan plant based lunch will be provided. Feel free to bring your own food to supplement the offering.
What language will the program be facilitated in?
English
What paperwork am I required to complete before attending.
All attendees are required to complete the liability waiver in Eventbrite.
Eventbrite says tickets are sold out, what should I do?
Registration is offered on a first come, first serve basis. If tickets are sold out, you can “join the waitlist” on Eventbrite. Tickets will be made available if cancellations occur.
What clothing and supplies should I bring?
Bring a reusable water bottle. The tap water from our deep well is excellent. Closed toed shoes are required. If you have safety goggles, feel free to bring them. Tools and safety equipment will be provided.
What should I NOT bring?
Please do not bring disposable water bottles. No animals are permitted on the farm except qualified service animals under the ADA. If you are bringing a service animal, please let us know by emailing programs@soulfirefarm.org at least 5 business days before the scheduled event. In your email, please include the type of animal and the work or task the animal has been trained to do. Service animals must be kept on leash, under control, and away from crops and livestock at all times. Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted on the farm.
Can I arrive early or stay later?
Please explicitly ask by emailing programs@soulfirefarm.org before coming early or staying late. Since our home and workspace are so intertwined, we have to put intention into carving out work time and family time.
How do I get there and where do I park?
You can find detailed directions on our website here, Please take care not to turn around in any neighbor’s driveways or speed. Park far over to the right along the driveway or in the parking lot and do not block anyone in. While Uber and Lyft are available to the farm, they DO NOT provide service from the farm. Please ensure you have a ride from the farm that is not an Uber or Lyft.
Can I stay over?
We are unable to provide accommodations at this time. For those traveling from far away, please consider this list of local accommodations.