Take a class every night with a range of specialized teachers in exchange for basic items and services. Secure a spot in a Trade School class by meeting one of the teacher’s barter needs.
By Day: A Shop
Drop in to barter with artists, designers, and craftspeople on a range of products and services. Peruse the trading board for things you want, and leave a contact card for things you have to offer. Skilled staff will help you make connections.
By Night: A School
Take a class with a range of specialized teachers in exchange for basic items and services. Secure a spot in a Trade School class by meeting one of the teacher’s barter needs. For example, grant writer Caroline Woolard is looking for local produce from the farmers market. Agree to bring her a dozen crisp apples, and you’re in!
By Jove: A Great Idea
Trade School was conceived by OurGoods.org to encourage artists and designers to trade with one another. Grand Opening brings this concept to everyone with its convenient storefront location, media attention, and easy to use interactive website. Together they do away with the dollar and get the things people need to the people that want them without the restrictions of currency. Let the exchange begin!
Visit Trade School at 139 Norfolk in the Lower East Side of New York City from January 25th to March 1st. Register HERE.
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This is truly a great idea! And I’ll follow the development of this school and website. But I know there is already a very easy to use website called http://www.barterquest.com that allows you to trade almost everything. Just a few days ago I swapped successfully a nice painting.