Being one of few Black women to spend time in woodshops, I know firsthand how intimidating the experience can be. At the Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts, the dedicated staff are committed to inspiring lifelong learning in craft and creativity for all. We are actively grappling with what it means to be a radically welcoming organization and how to create radically welcoming classrooms and beginning to try out new programs and initiatives.

This Fall, funded by the Eliot School, I invited a small group of Black women to learn some woodworking basics. We supported, encouraged, and challenged each other. This experience filled my soul.

For my birthday, this year I am raising funds to continue to develop and offer programs that are developed for identities that have been historically excluded from craft institutions. I will match all funds up to $1,000. Your $10 will actually be $20 or your $1,000 will be $2,000. Join me in supporting programming that intentionally invites all identities to experience the transformative power of making with our hands as we shape our future.

Alison's Birthday Fundraiser

By Eliot School of Fine & Applied Arts

Alison's Birthday Fundraiser

Give today and Alison will match your donation up to $1,000

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