FAQs & Safety Guidelines
Safety guidelines
Please plan to arrive 5 minutes early if possible. For safety reasons we cannot allow students into class more than 15 minutes after it has begun.
Wear closed-toe shoes — no sandals! (no exceptions)
Long hair must be tied back.
Do not wear any dangling jewelry or baggy clothing.
We will provide safety glasses for all students, though you are welcome to bring your own from home if you prefer.
Although masks are not required in class, we strongly encourage students to wear masks to help protect against inhaling sawdust.
Please note: safety glasses are required in most of our classes and wearing a mask with a wire nosepiece will help reduce fogging.
Hearing protection is strongly encouraged when using saws and other tools. We will provide several options for hearing protection, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Liability Waivers
All adult students will be required to sign a Liability Waiver prior to the start of class.
Parents or guardians will be required to sign a Waiver and Release for Minors. We recommend either bringing the completed waiver to class or emailing it in advance to education@rebuildingcenter.org.
Accessibility
The ReBuilding Center Education Department works to be accessible, inclusive, and welcoming to students of all skill levels and levels of mobility. Your experience in this class is important to us and we want to prepare in advance the tools and methods that will make all of our students successful.
If you have a disability (including but not limited to learning or attention, vision, mobility, hearing, physical or other health-related) or other health concerns (such as potential for lightheadedness or low blood sugar) that might impact your participation in class, please contact the Education Department at least 24 hours prior to the starting of class to discuss accommodations.
FAQs
Where is the class? Our classes are held in the Education Shop at the ReBuilding Center (3625 N. Mississippi Avenue). The Shop is in the same building as our store and is just north of the decorative cob entrance. The entrance from the street is a glass door that says "ReBuilding Center Education — Enter Here for Classes".
Here are three landmarks to help you find it:
The entrance is right across the street from The Uncanny bar
There will be an A-frame sign on the sidewalk pointing to “Classes”
When should I get there? Please arrive 5-10 minutes before class to settle in and be ready to go! For safety reasons we cannot allow students into class more than 15 minutes after it has begun.
Where do I park? There is plenty of street parking in the area. Note that some areas along N. Mississippi Avenue have time limits of 1 or 2 hours in effect Monday-Saturday, 8am-6pm, though that shouldn’t be a concern for most of our evening and Sunday classes.
How about public transportation? ReBuilding Center address is 3625 N. Mississippi Avenue, Portland, and there is a #4 bus stop nearby. The Yellow Max Line (Overlook Park stop) is about a 15-minute walk away. There’s also parking available on the surrounding streets. Depending on your class, please consider that you may have a large project piece that you might need to carry home on public transportation.
Class fees & donations: Class fees include all materials. Want to throw a little extra in to support our program? There’s a donation option at registration to add any amount that you want to pay forward. A donation receipt will be included with your registration confirmation email.
Prices: We have moved to a sliding scale pricing model while funding allows! Choose which tier fits your situation best.
Pay-It-Forward Ticket: Helps fund access for others.
True Cost Ticket: Covers the actual cost of running the class.
Neighborly Rate Ticket: For those with limited expendable income.
To learn more about our sliding scale model - check out the full explanation here.
Ongoing classes: Hear about new class announcements every month, or check out all currently scheduled classes here.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket? No - we'd prefer to save a few trees! We will check your name off the list when you arrive.
Is there a minimum age? Our public classes are open to adults ages 18 and over.
What is your refund policy? We do not offer refunds. You may switch your registration to another class if you contact us at least 3 days in advance, or you can transfer your registration to a different student by sending us an email with the new student’s full name and email address. If you need help finding someone to take your spot, let us know and we will contact folks on the waitlist.
Can I reschedule my class?
Yes. Each class registration is eligible for one reschedule. If you need to change your class, we'll issue a re-registration code valid for three (3) months that can be used to register for another class of equal value, subject to availability.
Other questions? Email us at education@rebuildingcenter.org or call (503) 467-4985.
Contact The Education staff
Email: education@rebuildingcenter.org
Phone: (503) 467-4985