Sliding Scale and Pay It Forward
In order to make classes more equitable and accessible, I offer sliding scale for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) and pay-it-forward payment options for anyone with extra resources. Choosing the pay-it-forward option contributes towards the tuition for an artist of color who otherwise may not be able to attend a class. For any BIPOC with fewer resources, sliding scale is available with no questions asked. Please reference the graphic below to assess which sliding scale option reflects your financial experience. (Learn more about class and financial privilege here!)
If you identify as BIPOC and the middle bottle best describes your financial experience, use code BIPOC25.
If you identify as BIPOC and the right bottle best describes your financial experience, use code BIPOC50.
SLIDING SCALE TLDR:
The top price class ticket is the actual cost of the class. If you choose a ticket price below the top tier you are receiving a discount.
The middle price is for those who are able to meet their basic needs but have little-to-no expendable income. Paying for this class may qualify as a sacrifice but it would not create hardship. (Use code BIPOC25)
The bottom price is for those who struggle to meet basic needs and paying for this class would still be a significant hardship. (Use code BIPOC50)
The Pay-It-Forward price is a few bucks above the actual cost of the class and that extra money goes towards supporting scholarships as well as future free and low-cost classes. Essentially it's an opportunity to not only take your class but also support your fellow community members while you're at it. Sweet!
Source: http://www.wortsandcunning.com/blog/a-better-sliding-scale