The Dying Light Collective will be a multi-disciplinary, non-profit work shop open to the general public. We will provide the community with access to skills, space, tools, and support. The mandate of the Collective is to empower individuals of any background (gender, mobility, experience, social, or cultural, etc) to be able to learn and accomplish more with the life they have through access, and unintimidating settings.
In the past year we have helped people put together projects big and small; from key chain holders, to motorcycle builds, and art installations. Now we are raising $50,000 in order to open up our own dedicated shop space that can serve the Dying Light Collective and community. These funds will help us to rent space, purchase tools, and prepare functional workspace for our members. The shop will also be designed to be modular, allowing it to be re-configured to accomodate the teaching of courses, and for social events. We want to create a space for people to come learn and create in a supportive environment.
The $50,000 in funds would facilitate:
- 1500 to 2000 sq. ft. modular shop space
- Minimum of 4 benches, stocked with hand tools
- Tool crib with basic specialty tools (ie. - grinders, drills, etc.)
- Wood working tools (ie. - drill press, table saw, etc.)
- Metal fabrication tools (ie. - welder, hand brake, press, etc.)
- Social space for collaboration with other builders
We need your help to raise funds and help spread the word about our goals. If you or someone you know has a long list of projects but does not have the space or tools required to make them, then please pledge, and become a member. If you have always wanted to build something but feel like you don't know how, then pledge, and become a member - we will help you! If you know someone with a creative passion who is looking to do more in 2017, then pledge, and make them a member. And if you can't pledge, but like the idea of what we are setting up, then please share our story with friends and family.
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Perks
- 4 claimed
For those who pledge $50, we will print for you a short sleeved T-shirt, inspired by the Dying Light Collective. The print was hand carved by local Edmonton artist Stephanie Medford, and transferred by hand onto the shirt, making each one unique!
- 4 bought
Those who pledge $100 will get a free ticket to the Kick Off party that will be hosted by Dying Light Collective at the newly opened community workshop. Come out and see the new space, and meet some of the community of members. This perk also includes a T-shirt.
- 7 claimed
Those who contribute $150 will receive a one year membership to the Dying Light Collective, and 4 free hours of shop rental time. Membership allows you access to the shop, and the tools to work on your projects. Members also receive discounts on Dying Light courses and events! This perk includes a T-shirt, and access to the Kick Off party.
- 2 claimed
A pledge of $300 will get you a one year membership to the Dying Light Collective, plus 20 hours of shop time! This is a pre-order bonus that gets you 5 hours free! This perk also comes with a T-shirt, and access to the Kick Off party.
- 0 claimed
Are you a master of cheeky puns? A $500 pledge will earn you the right to name a shop tool something clever. Tool names will be applied as vinyl stickers, and used to identify our biggest tools. Names are subject to approval by the Dying Light Collective Founders. This perk is also first come, first served, so act quickly, or be left naming the wrenches... :) This perk also includes a T-shirt, access to the Kick Off party, a one year membership, and 4 hours of shop time!
- 0 claimed
- 10 remaining
For $1000, you can help us design and decorate the wall space of the shop. This is a great way to brighten up the space, and to display your work. Each pledge will get access to an approximately 10 foot wide section of wall. This perk also includes a T-shirt, access to the Kick Off party, a one year membership, and 4 hours of shop time.
- 0 claimed
- 6 remaining
For pledging $3000 you will gain the right to brand one of the bench tops with your business name, or custom logo. We will engrave the bench top with your design, so that everyone knows that you helped make the community workshop possible! This perk also includes a T-shirt, access to the Kick Off party, a one year membership, and 4 hours of shop time.
- 0 claimed
- 5 remaining
For $5000, you are the Champion! So come and celebrate with a free evening rental of the whole Dying Light Collective space. Throw a one of a kind birthday party, or social event for your business. The shop is designed to be modular, and can be re-configured to host a private event just for you. This perk also provides you with a T-shirt, access to the Kick Off party, a one year membership, 4 shop hours, and naming rights for one shop bench.
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- 4 claimed
For those who pledge $50, we will print for you a short sleeved T-shirt, inspired by the Dying Light Collective. The print was hand carved by local Edmonton artist Stephanie Medford, and transferred by hand onto the shirt, making each one unique!
- 4 bought
Those who pledge $100 will get a free ticket to the Kick Off party that will be hosted by Dying Light Collective at the newly opened community workshop. Come out and see the new space, and meet some of the community of members. This perk also includes a T-shirt.
- 7 claimed
Those who contribute $150 will receive a one year membership to the Dying Light Collective, and 4 free hours of shop rental time. Membership allows you access to the shop, and the tools to work on your projects. Members also receive discounts on Dying Light courses and events! This perk includes a T-shirt, and access to the Kick Off party.
- 2 claimed
A pledge of $300 will get you a one year membership to the Dying Light Collective, plus 20 hours of shop time! This is a pre-order bonus that gets you 5 hours free! This perk also comes with a T-shirt, and access to the Kick Off party.
- 0 claimed
Are you a master of cheeky puns? A $500 pledge will earn you the right to name a shop tool something clever. Tool names will be applied as vinyl stickers, and used to identify our biggest tools. Names are subject to approval by the Dying Light Collective Founders. This perk is also first come, first served, so act quickly, or be left naming the wrenches... :) This perk also includes a T-shirt, access to the Kick Off party, a one year membership, and 4 hours of shop time!
- 0 claimed
- 10 remaining
For $1000, you can help us design and decorate the wall space of the shop. This is a great way to brighten up the space, and to display your work. Each pledge will get access to an approximately 10 foot wide section of wall. This perk also includes a T-shirt, access to the Kick Off party, a one year membership, and 4 hours of shop time.
- 0 claimed
- 6 remaining
For pledging $3000 you will gain the right to brand one of the bench tops with your business name, or custom logo. We will engrave the bench top with your design, so that everyone knows that you helped make the community workshop possible! This perk also includes a T-shirt, access to the Kick Off party, a one year membership, and 4 hours of shop time.
- 0 claimed
- 5 remaining
For $5000, you are the Champion! So come and celebrate with a free evening rental of the whole Dying Light Collective space. Throw a one of a kind birthday party, or social event for your business. The shop is designed to be modular, and can be re-configured to host a private event just for you. This perk also provides you with a T-shirt, access to the Kick Off party, a one year membership, 4 shop hours, and naming rights for one shop bench.
