Community Collective Workshops FAQS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the Community Collective? All our Trainyard hosted workshops and events are now under this banner; these are events and workshops hosted by members of The Trainyard team, with the intention of building Community Connections.
I thought workshops were free to attend? Yes, in 2022-2023 we were able to offer all workshops free of charge. If you followed along then you know it was a huge learning curve for us, and heading into 2024 we have to make some changes to keep the workshops sustainable. Our weekly bring your own project drop ins for adults will remain *free* of charge.
Can you break down the cost of workshops? We worked to keep workshops free for as long as we could, but as they've grown in popularity and complexity they require more staff hours than we can support without a small cost for participation.
Exact pricing will be show with the workshop registrations, but we anticipate workshops will be under $15 and include all the materials needed, as well as enough to take home to finish a project; The fee will also allow us to cover staff time during instruction and prep work, and include a small donation to the Dartmouth Community Fridge* We are hoping to provide more detailed cost breakdowns once the projects are confirmed and we can be more specific.
*We are no longer requesting non-perishable donations to be dropped off as we had difficulty with expired donations, open packaging, etc and don't have the capacity to store and sort. We will never turn a donation away but this allows us to provide more consistent support to the fridge.
How do I register? Search 'Workshops' and all available projects should show, enter your information (an address may or may not be required to confirm the order) and you'll receive email confirmation once registered. You can also register and pay in person at The Trainyard, however we cannot accept payment over the phone.
What's your masking policy? To keep these events safe and comfortable for everyone masking remains encouraged as our workshop space makes distancing difficult. We do provide masks for free at the door if you forget yours. Shared materials and spaces will be cleaned frequently. These workshops are offered regularly, please stay home if you are sick and join us another day.
💜The Trainyard Team