Get Involved

Donate

Your generous support powers our organization by:

  • Your support is needed to: 

    • Host workshops with craftspeople from Minnesota and beyond for women and non-binary makers

    • Provide accessible pricing options that underscore our belief that craft education should be as accessible as possible

    • Acquire tools and make space improvements that will enable the growth of our facility and classroom offerings

    • Support the future of woodworking culture, including advocating for inclusive wood shops and better practices near and far.

    • Pay instructors a fair wage

    • Host community events

As a non-profit, donations are critical for building a sustainable organization. With your support, you can help Fireweed be here for the long haul.

Make your contribution here.

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Membership

Become a member of Fireweed and join our community of learners, makers, and instructors seeking to create a more inclusive culture of woodworking. All member levels receive the same benefits for as little as $10/year.

Benefits:

  • Receive the Heads Up Newsletter and find out about classes the day they are posted online so you can sign up before they sell out.

  • Invitation to our annual member party - meet other makers/students/like- minded folk at our annual member party and learn a new skill. Past examples: Build a workbench, Build an Outhouse, Cabinetry.

  • Bragging rights! Tell all your friends you are supporting our beautiful community.

Sign up for our membership here.

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Volunteer

There are a lot of different ways to get involved with Fireweed and volunteering is one of them. Volunteers often help with events, shop upkeep, serve as class assistants, and contribute to community projects.

Contact us if you’d like to volunteer.

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Fireweed Board and Committees

Getting involved on the board or a committee is a great way to help steer the path of Fireweed Community Woodshop. Our committee and board members support the organization’s financial and fundraising goals, our equity and diversity mission, and educational development. Board meetings and committees are open to the community and we welcome people of diverse backgrounds and experiences. We want a variety of opinions!

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Request a Board Recruitment Packet

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