Kitty (they/them) is excited to share practical carpentry tips that every beginning farmer should know. Whether its building raised beds, installing hipboards on a high tunnel, or hanging a shelf for storage, this workshop aims to make simple carpentry feel just that- Simple and safe.
We will answer questions such as: Do I need a hammer or drill for this? What kind of screws should I buy? Where do I get this from?
Throughout this virtual workshop, we will learn basic carpentry terminology, tools, concepts, and safety protocols that make carpentry accessible. We hope this workshop will empower you to apply your new skills into projects relevant to your work in food sovereignty, agriculture, resistance & beyond.
Cost of the workshop is sliding scale, donations $5 and above are encouraged!
About the instructor:
Kitty is a Black Queer educator, farmer and activist growing food in upstate NY for distribution in the Bronx. Born and raised in the Bronx, they grew vegetables with their family at Taqwa Community Farm, a community garden founded by their activist parents and grandfather to provide safety and food to the Highbridge community. They were drawn to working in horticulture, agriculture and education because they deeply value community building through information sharing. They have over a decade of experience as a farmer, and educator and have worked and continue to work with institutions such as The New York Botanical Garden, and Lehman College as an Educator and urban farm consultant. Now, Kitty is the Co-founder and Co-Manager of Iridescent Earth Collective, a Queer, Black & Latinx led farm duo from the Bronx dedicated to increasing the capacity of our communities by growing and distributing food for mutual aid in the Bronx and through information/knowledge exchange with our friends and colleagues in this work.Kittys’ long term goal is the creation of an inclusive agro-ecological and educational space for marginalized farmers like themselves and to steward land in a way that honors their roots and the voices of those around them.
