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Tutorial: Understanding Wood

  • Hammerstone School 720 West Green Street Ithaca, NY, 14850 United States (map)
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Course Tuition: $80
Sliding scale: $45-110

Materials Fee:
$0

Who this class is for:
Hammerstone courses are open to all women and gender minorities. Hammerstone welcomes all trans folks including trans men. This course welcomes folks of all skill levels with no prerequisite.

Description:
What species makes the best firewood and what does that have to do with woodworking? What kind of oak is used in wine barrels and why? Why do my drawers stick in summer but not in winter? In this in-depth tutorial we’ll answer these questions and more. We’ll put our hands on lots of samples, and look at pictures of wood in its native habitat, the forest.

Sliding Scale Payment: 
Since 2020, we have offered a sliding scale for all of our course offerings. Materials costs are not included in the sliding scale. Please choose a tuition amount that you can afford to attend this class.

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  • I consider myself middle income/wealth. Paying this price may be a sacrifice, but I can find the resources to do so. This is the full cost of running a course including paying our teachers a fair wage, covering insurance, maintaining tools and facilities, managing administration, and supporting our family.

  • I consider myself low-income/low-wealth. I cannot access this course without financial help.

  • I consider myself low-middle income/wealth. Paying full price for this course presents somewhat of a financial hardship.

  • I consider myself upper-middle income/wealth. I would like to make a donation on top of the full price of the course in order to help subsidize access for those who cannot pay the full tuition.

  • I have the resources to make a substantial donation to ensure that these classes remain accessible to people of all income/wealth levels.

 
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