COVID-19 VACCINATION & MASKING REQUIREMENTS
Starting January 1, 2022, all students participating in in-person classes at the ReBuilding Center Education Shop will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test performed within the prior 72 hours. Check out our FAQs & Safety Guidelines for more details.
In addition, masks are required for all students, staff, and volunteers per guidelines announced by the Oregon Health Authority on August 11. We encourage wearing N95 masks when possible and we will have some available for student use in class. Safety glasses are also required for most of our classes, and if you do not have an N95 mask we recommend at least wearing a mask with a wire nosepiece to help reduce fogging.
See below for additional health and safety precautions.
This class is for the BIPOC community only.
What is a BIPOC student? Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) are anyone who identifies as Black, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Alaskan Native, Desi, Asian, Pacific Islander, Chicanx or Latinx.
Can non-BIPOC folks still sign up for BIPOC classes? No, but please check our calendar for other available classes.
Isn't this racist? Good question! No, in fact it's actually an anti-racist practice to create space for BIPOC folks to learn about carpentry and home repair in a space where they are centered. We have many other classes for our white friends and community members to choose from.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
In this class you can build a new garden bench, a plant stand, or maybe a catch-all next to the front door. Using a very simple design and reclaimed lumber, you’ll make a simple table or bench while gaining skills and confidence to use in future DIY projects.
This is a project-based class. Come with a basic idea and leave with your new piece of custom furniture!
Topics covered:
Measuring & marking accurately
Using chop saws safely
Drills and drivers
Using finish nail guns
Cost: $70
ReBuilding Center offers two half-price scholarships for every class:
A BIPOC Scholarship for all BIPOC community members interested in taking a class with us
A Need-based Scholarship for all community members whose income is less than $35,000/year for an individual or $70,000 for a two-earner household
To apply for either scholarship, please choose the appropriate option in the “Event Admission” section on the second page of the registration process.
Skill level: This class is ideal for beginners ages 18 and over
Maximum size of class: 12 students
Class Schedule: Class will run for 3 hours with no break planned
SHOP SAFETY
Plan to arrive 5-10 min early if possible. For safety reasons we cannot allow students into class more than 15 minutes after it has begun.
We will provide safety glasses for all students, though you are welcome to bring your own from home if you prefer.
Hearing protection is strongly encouraged when using saws and other tools. We will provide several options for hearing protection, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Wear closed-toe shoes — no sandals! (no exceptions).
Long hair must be tied back.
Do not wear any dangling jewelry or baggy clothing.
ACCESSIBILITY
The ReBuilding Center Education Department works to be accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to students of all skill levels and levels of mobility. Your experience in this class is important to us and we want to prepare in advance the tools and methods that will make all of our students successful.
If you have a disability (including but not limited to learning or attention, vision, mobility, hearing, physical or other health-related) or other health concerns (such as potential for lightheadedness or low blood sugar) that might impact your participation in class, please contact the Education Department Program Manager at least 24 hours prior to the starting of class to discuss accommodations.
CLICK HERE TO READ OUR LIABILITY WAIVER
Each student will be required to sign this form upon arrival in class.
CLICK HERE TO READ OUR FAQ PAGE FOR INFORMATION ON TOPICS SUCH AS:
Details on COVID-19 vaccination requirements
When and where to arrive
Parking and public transportation
Scholarships
Refund policy
And more!
Questions? Email us at education@rebuildingcenter.org