How to place yourself on our sliding payment scale

At Hard-Pressed Community Printshop we want to create equitable access to workshops and programming, so we implement a sliding payment scale whenever possible.

We determine the midpoint of the scale by calculating the true costs to pay the instructor(s) a fair wage, materials, and shop overhead (rent, utilities, taxes). 

We ask that you consider the following guidelines to help you navigate the question of how much to pay:

Consider paying less on the scale if you…

• have trouble meeting your basic needs

• have significant debt

• have significant medical expenses not covered by insurance

• have educational expenses

• receive public assistance

• have immigration-related expenses

• are a senior citizen with a fixed income

Consider paying more on the scale if you…

• own the home you live in 

• have investments, retirement accounts, or inherited money

• travel recreationally

• have access to family resources in times of need

• have savings or investments

• are dedicated to supporting the longevity of Hard-Pressed 

If the lowest tier of the scale is not accessible to you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at hello@hardpressedvt.org.