Office Hours Fact Sheet
Catskill Mountain Maker Camp
Location: Catskill Mountains, New York, USA
Coordinates: 42.35°N, -74.07°E
Community Leader:
Austin Handel
Founder of Catskill Mountain Maker Camp
Focus Areas:
Digital Transformation, Community Engagement, Economic Empowerment, Sustainable Craftsmanship & Cultural Preservation
The Catskill Mountain Maker Camp promotes knowledge transmission.
Its yearly gathering are transformative for a growing community of makers, artisans and enthusiasts — nurturing creativity, encouraging hands-on learning, and supporting local craftsmanship.
Our focus
For each of the Office Hours projects, we prioritize key metrics that directly align with our mission. For the Catskill Mountain Maker Camp Virtual Platform, we prioritize key initiatives that expand the Makers Camp experience globally and support sustainable craftsmanship. This includes:
Developing a virtual platform to expand the reach of the initiative, and knowledge sharing.
Building a digital marketplace for makers to showcase and sell their creations worldwide.
Promoting eco-friendly practices reducing material waste and strengthening local economies.
Preserving cultural heritage by sharing traditional and modern making techniques with a global audience.
Office Hours KPIs
100+
makers utilizing the virtual platform to sell their creations.
500+
community members engaging in workshops and networking
55%
of featured projects using sustainable materials.
Why this matters:
This project embodies the principles of the META Foundation's Hospitality 3.0 Framework by integrating community-driven innovation, sustainable craftsmanship, and global cultural exchange. This initiative empowers artisans, preserves traditional skills, and fosters collaboration through digital tools, extending the Makers Camp experience worldwide.
It also aligns with the UN SDGs—Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, and Responsible Consumption and Production—by creating new income opportunities for makers, promoting sustainable practices, and strengthening global networks for knowledge sharing and collaboration.
New income opportunities for makers, connecting them with a global audience.
Sustainable craftsmanship, preserving and adapting traditional skills for modern use.
A stronger global community, enabling knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration.
