Sliding Scale
Consider paying less if you:
are a person who experiences racism directed at you
are a person experiencing intimate partner abuse or domestic violence
are descended from enslaved peoples or indigenous peoples
have regularly occurring medical expenses not covered by insurance
are a single parent supporting others on a sole income
are an elder with limited financial support
are a returning citizen who has been denied work due to incarceration history
are transgender or gay/queer and experience related discrimination and/or violence regularly
If you are on the lower end of the scale, thank you for affirming your resources and letting your community support you.
If you are on the higher end of the scale, thank you for circulating your resources and supporting more accessible care.
With gratitude, I have borrowed and adapted this model from Alexis J. Cunningfolk and Worts & Cunning Apothecary, Wild Women Wellness, and Lily James Bodywork.
In an effort to promote accessibility and encourage a system of community support, I offer a sliding scale pricing model for workshops and classes.
The sliding scale model thrives on trust in the good-faith assessment of personal economic reality. Being honest with yourself and your financial situation when engaging with sliding scale practices grows strong, equitable, and sustainable communities. It also respects the work of teachers and creators, like myself.
I am open to alternative value exchanges (bartering/trade), please contact me before registering if this is something you are interested in.
Consider paying more if you:
benefit from race or identity privilege
have investments, retirement accounts, or inherited money
travel recreationally
have access to family money and resources in times of need
work part time by choice
have a relatively high degree of earning power due to level of education, gender privilege, racial privilege, class background, etc