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 helping those with fewer financial resources access programming

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.