tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17607181198829908332024-03-18T21:24:22.508-07:00Seattle Free SchoolThe Seattle Free School is for the community by the community. All are welcome. No money ever exchanges hands- all we exchange are skills, knowledge and experiences.
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To find classes check out our calendar link to the right --->Seattle Free Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542429444496702155noreply@blogger.comBlogger259125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760718119882990833.post-24118378427122925122012-09-11T07:33:00.004-07:002012-09-11T07:33:46.472-07:00Last Facilitator's Class of the Year!If you want to teach with Seattle Free School this is your lasts chance of year. In our facilitator's class we help you through the process of teaching with Seattle Free School and get you started on your facilitator journey. Here's more:<br />
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Is there a skill, hobby, or chunk of knowledge you are passionate about? Want to share that passion with other interested people? Curious about how many people with an aversion to public speaking have come to love being facilitators?<br />
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Come to this class to learn how to be a facilitator with Seattle Free School, and to meet and network with other facilitators. This informal meeting covers what Seattle Free School is, tips on teaching, and how to schedule and promote your course.<br />
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Whether you wish to facilitate a class, or just want to learn more about Seattle Free School, you are welcome to attend this meetup. We recognize that teaching others can be an intimidating task, and we are here to support you and provide assistance in making Seattle Free School a fun adventure for you.<br />
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The class will be held in the Greenwood neighborhood with the actual location emailed to those who register below 3 days before the class.<br />
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Seattle Free Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542429444496702155noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760718119882990833.post-54608350628044269512012-09-05T09:34:00.004-07:002012-09-05T09:40:13.115-07:00New Class: Poi Spinning!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Poi spinning is a Maori performance art which got popular and modernized in recent decades. It is in simplest form it is spinning 2 strings with weights in ends in different timing and pattern combinations. Poi spinning is a perfect way to express yourself, and create movement. You can find more about it from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poi_(performance_art)#Modern_poi" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">http://en.wikipedia.org/<wbr></wbr>wiki/Poi_(performance_art)#<wbr></wbr>Modern_poi</a>.</div>
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<br />Seattle Free Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542429444496702155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760718119882990833.post-67174011105122395642012-08-10T07:30:00.001-07:002012-08-10T07:32:36.053-07:00New Class: Get Sewing: Just the basics<span class="GingerNoCheckStart"></span>When: 10/24/2012, 6:30-7:30pm<br />
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Learn a short list of supplies needed for machine sewing in order to create <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="cad8d9b086ac65ac1adb64a9163832be68d9bb8c" grtype="null" id="GRmark_cad8d9b086ac65ac1adb64a9163832be68d9bb8c_success:0">success</span> projects that you will enjoy wearing, using or giving as gifts.<br />
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Understand <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="b0c8746976e4e4fc55cb1f604ebcb381d51f4003" grtype="null" id="GRmark_b0c8746976e4e4fc55cb1f604ebcb381d51f4003_pattern:0">pattern</span> basics, simple tools and take action and get sewing!<br />
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This class will be facilitated by Kris Collins and Clare Cronkleton<br />
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Dorothy Skans is a Seattle native and a <span class="GRcorrect" grphrase="5a4dc987b744c54536df5afcee8ef5c8341fd64e" grtype="null" id="GRmark_5a4dc987b744c54536df5afcee8ef5c8341fd64e_life-long:0">life-long</span> crafter slash artist. She is now in the phase of trying new things to do with paper and offers workshops to motivate others (along with herself) in expanding their horizons.</div>
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Seattle Free Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542429444496702155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760718119882990833.post-31586350897376956672012-06-04T09:29:00.000-07:002012-06-04T09:29:14.952-07:00For the FacilitatorsA year ago we posted a video of a lady, Dorothy, who taught paper arts for Seattle Free School - and discussed why she decided to teach. <a href="http://seattlefreeschool.blogspot.com/2011/04/why-be-facilitator.html">http://seattlefreeschool.blogspot.com/2011/04/why-be-facilitator.html</a><br />
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Have you facilitated a class for Free School before, or in some other venue? Please leave a comment and share a small story about your experience. :)<br />
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Are you out of practice or new to facilitation, and slightly intimidated? Of course it takes practice to get good, and Free School is a great launch pad for practice. Here are some resources online you may want to check out as you consider your treasured skills you'd like to teach others about (including a youtube clip, because there are a lot out there):<br />
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<a href="http://tep.uoregon.edu/resources/faqs/presenting/facilitatediscussion.html">Teaching Effectiveness Program</a> - Ensure comfort, expect responsiveness, encourage deeper thinking, allow time<br />
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<a href="http://blink.ucsd.edu/HR/training/instructor/tools/discussions.html#5.-Ensure-productive-group-beha">Blink</a> - The design of your class is everything, control the content, let go of the process<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760718119882990833.post-57653631305197440602012-05-20T13:23:00.000-07:002012-05-20T13:23:32.754-07:00Beekeepers! Prepare Your HivesOn Tuesday, May 8 we registered you for a 2-hour class "Keeping Bees in the City" at Green Lake Library. But 2 hours are just not enough.<br />
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Class 1 5/23/12<br />
Do you really want to keep bees?<br />
Who is in the hive?<br />
Basic starting equipment<br />
Rules and regulations<br />
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Class 2 5/30/12<br />
Getting Bees<br />
Equipment for the honey season<br />
Honey Season month by month<br />
Pests and diseases<br />
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Class 3 6/6/12<br />
Harvesting honey<br />
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Of course Seattle Free School is not your only fountain of knowledge. <a href="http://pugetsoundbees.org/">Puget Sound Beekeepers Association</a> will let you know about work parties and apiary sites for you to explore and learn from. <a href="http://seattletilth.org/learn/classes-and-workshops/backyard-beekeeping-101-1">Seattle Tilth</a>, too, offers classes on beekeeping. Although those classes begin at $25 and for 2012, don't start until August. <br />
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May we suggest you come get a little honey this Wednesday, 6:30 PM, at Green Bean Coffeehouse? (8533 Greenwood Ave N) We can promise you a sweet time. <br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760718119882990833.post-44265904008010925192012-03-01T07:31:00.005-08:002012-03-01T07:45:55.325-08:00Traveling Nicaragua<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqQ5BI72ogZHztfzjfmTDgSTC-1ZoNndbKmo63K5uPt-MuE2uKwX69C7R-v21TP2Tjd8kZxntjDDKJk40kyi68zxSJDIZ1FsRp8Pd_8eugJ6z5svQCsNxztxZAT9Gvi2pobC6XrfFRSlQ/s1600/6408430077_44c5915381_m.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqQ5BI72ogZHztfzjfmTDgSTC-1ZoNndbKmo63K5uPt-MuE2uKwX69C7R-v21TP2Tjd8kZxntjDDKJk40kyi68zxSJDIZ1FsRp8Pd_8eugJ6z5svQCsNxztxZAT9Gvi2pobC6XrfFRSlQ/s320/6408430077_44c5915381_m.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714955119602344306" /></a><br />If you attended the Traveling Nicaragua class last night we promised that we'd upload the slides and post the links to further information here.<div><br /></div><div>You can <a href="http://www.slideshare.net/jessicadally/nicaragua-11817352?from=share_email">find the slides here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>You can <a href="http://jessicadally.wordpress.com/tag/nicaragua/">find the blog posts about Nicaragua here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>You can <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessicadally/sets/72157627985065633/">find more pictures from Nicaragua here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>And finally we talked a bit about some resources in the class last night:</div><div><a href="http://www.womenwelcomewomen.org.uk/">Women Welcome Women World Wide</a></div><div><a href="http://www.morethanenglish.com/anglos/index.asp">Peublo Ingles</a></div>Seattle Free Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542429444496702155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760718119882990833.post-42549038916365862592012-02-15T11:18:00.000-08:002012-02-15T11:30:42.572-08:00Feedback on Seattle Free School Classes<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQFe4nPsrgrgc3XPGX8YH3CIK0XL9OrK_5h4N-EkfDUtx7VDsr6K7aFK9ATPUBqdX2oebwlC5Pbwu1mkJyDZn5GT4PSFz_kN-X_Qp0zGohL2kBe16OEAet1e8-xXLhapcQs6G8NfC4ayw/s1600/feedback.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 322px; height: 307px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQFe4nPsrgrgc3XPGX8YH3CIK0XL9OrK_5h4N-EkfDUtx7VDsr6K7aFK9ATPUBqdX2oebwlC5Pbwu1mkJyDZn5GT4PSFz_kN-X_Qp0zGohL2kBe16OEAet1e8-xXLhapcQs6G8NfC4ayw/s400/feedback.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709446926743444834" /></a><br />Have you been to a Seattle Free School class? Did you enjoy your experience? We'd love it if you'd <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/seattle-free-school-seattle">post your feedback on Yelp!</a><br /><br /><br />Here's some feedback we received about our recent belly dance veil class:<br /><br />Xtina is a lovely generous teacher.<br />Thank you for making this class possible! It creates much good will in our community. -Janine<br /><br />I really enjoyed the Bellydance Veil workshop! It was incredibly informative and fun. I had never done bellydancing before, so it was all new to me, but it was very lovely and perfect for a beginner! I am considering taking bellydancing classes now because of it.<br />Thanks!<br />-Allison<br /><br />And here's <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0Bwb6LoNeaYJ3MWIyZDE4YWYtNjVhNi00OTc3LWJhODUtZGM2ZGVlMWE4OTc2">what others have said on TeachStreet</a> (which is now sadly folding).Seattle Free Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542429444496702155noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760718119882990833.post-25521312034260716362011-10-20T08:20:00.000-07:002011-10-20T08:25:08.819-07:00New classes!Dorothy's back! Yes, that's right, Dorothy our paper arts (and other talents!) teacher is back and teaching again this winter. In November she'll be teaching Sending “Artful” Mail. Can you see better holiday letters in your future?<br /><br />And December she brings us “Jeans Never Die” Art. Here's a look at some of the great little storage pockets you'll be bringing to life in this class.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuwQo2k5l6SnXjwc2sp-NdHKOylEhFha-uzvG6rrvsGiiCIxyAi9NID0GbQbvIgdY5QRZGEc7BLZWUUPh8q88aJmvwnuyVR7utTS7W6ls-b3q-4_lOEqC5GdaGJEvpfbzxj2j5JEflJwI/s1600/Feather+pocket.tif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 275px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuwQo2k5l6SnXjwc2sp-NdHKOylEhFha-uzvG6rrvsGiiCIxyAi9NID0GbQbvIgdY5QRZGEc7BLZWUUPh8q88aJmvwnuyVR7utTS7W6ls-b3q-4_lOEqC5GdaGJEvpfbzxj2j5JEflJwI/s400/Feather+pocket.tif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665595330426717234" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEFr9IArYkfuuCSeig260kvXxgF4H_04qiw1c0Oe11_oAk9GSm-wZHv3lHFcKKDer0Du8qfBeeFvRzd02CUSZJrYYkVgRccpYoOfumiMQBFioy5RI_0VkCnrmnCWKaGgNLp9H7DFt-ujY/s1600/Larry+pocket.tif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 248px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEFr9IArYkfuuCSeig260kvXxgF4H_04qiw1c0Oe11_oAk9GSm-wZHv3lHFcKKDer0Du8qfBeeFvRzd02CUSZJrYYkVgRccpYoOfumiMQBFioy5RI_0VkCnrmnCWKaGgNLp9H7DFt-ujY/s400/Larry+pocket.tif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665595492907204386" /></a><br /><br />Remember to register at <a href="http://www.seattlefreeschool.org/classes.php">www.seattlefreeschool.org</a>Seattle Free Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542429444496702155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760718119882990833.post-48995276838599095742011-10-07T10:30:00.000-07:002011-10-07T10:38:54.135-07:00Chicken ResourcesIf you can't make it to our Keeping Chickens in the City class these resources should help you get started.<br /><br /><br /> <br />Resources<br /> <a href="http://www.backyardchickens.com">www.backyardchickens.com</a> – This is a great site for everything related to your chickens. Not only does it have all the info you need to raise chickens but there’s a forum to help you find chickens, help deal with any health issues, you name it!<br /> <a href="http://www.mypetchicken.com">www.mypetchicken.com</a> – You can order a small number of chicks here and also learn about breeds etc.<br /> <a href="http://seattletilth.org/learn/resources-1/city-chickens/">Seattle Tilth</a> – Seattle Tilth site of chicken information<br /> <a href="http://www.cityfarmer.org/chicken84.html">http://www.cityfarmer.org/chicken84.html</a> - just some general info on keeping chickens in our the city including some funny stories<br /> <br />FOOD!<br />Chicken Food<br /> <br />Del’s Farm Supply- multiple locations<br /><a href="http://www.delsfarmsupply.com/">http://www.delsfarmsupply.com/</a><br /><br />Organic Chicken Food<br />DeYoung’s Feed- Woodinville<br />425-483-9600<br /> <br />Hay’s Feed Store- Burien<br />206-242-8000<br /> <br /><a href="http://waltsorganic.com/">Walt’s Organic Fertilizer Co</a>- Seattle<br />206-297-9092<br />www.waltsorganic.com<br /> <br />Skagit Farmers Supply<br />Multiple locations<br /><a href="http://www.skagitfarmers.com/">http://www.skagitfarmers.com/</a><br /> <br /><a href="http://www.bothellfeedcenter.com/">Bothell Feed Center</a>- Bothell<br />425-481-8882 <br /> <br />Grange Country Store Co-op, Issaquah<br /><a href="http://www.grangesupply.com/">http://www.grangesupply.com/</a><br />(425) 392-6469<br /> <br />Chicks!<br />Lande Feed Store, Maple Valley<br />Monroe Feed Store, Monroe<br />Del’s Farm Supply, multiple locations<br />Bothell Feed Center, Bothell<br />Grange Country Store Co-op, Issaquah<br />Hay’s Feed Store, Burien<br /><a href="www.shankshatchery.com">www.shankshatchery.com</a><br /><a href="www.mcmurrayhatchery.com">www.mcmurrayhatchery.com</a> – lots of rare breeds but have to order 20+ at a time<br /><a href="www.mypetchicken.com">www.mypetchicken.com</a> – can order as little as 3 chicks at a time!<br /><br />Yahoo Group- <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/seattlefarmcoop/join">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/seattlefarmcoop/join</a> or their website here:<br /><a href="http://www.seattlefarmcoop.com/">http://www.seattlefarmcoop.com/</a>Seattle Free Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542429444496702155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760718119882990833.post-65563740076411932642011-05-26T14:32:00.000-07:002011-05-26T14:35:29.127-07:00New Article about Seattle Free SchoolIt's not a big surprise that as more people get to know us we're getting less press. We're not the new thing out there and that's just fine with us. That said, we always love it when folks decide we're worth sharing, either to their friends or in the news. With that in mind, check out this <a href="http://www.helloseattle.com/commons/pages/articles/school/seattle_free_school_education_thats_easy_on_the_wallet/222469/#comments">great article from Hello Seattle!</a><br /><br />Just a reminder to all of our friends and fans out there that we LOVE it when you share what we do with your friends!Seattle Free Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542429444496702155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760718119882990833.post-23730064605095618892011-04-20T09:41:00.000-07:002011-04-20T09:41:00.240-07:00Why be a facilitator?There are a lot of reasons to become a facilitator at Seattle Free School. Many people just want to share their passion. Others know that it will help them with their presentation skills which can apply to anything from giving a speech to acing a job interview. Others want to inspire people to create art. This is Dorothy's reason. What's yours?<br /><br /><iframe width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vxTg2u8XvqU?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe>Seattle Free Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542429444496702155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760718119882990833.post-21202928468702319752011-04-19T08:51:00.000-07:002011-04-19T08:59:26.913-07:00CHICKENS!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj1kdsdvALwHYKGEi8_-Fjw3gJBYou0ikexK-coV1_D7mH8dpeawhMfr_OZjlnNKCZzVsQhvH8V9_SUv9VCGlNMPYrdVFMpHpuedkT75SAFzzUSqU5ahoAGDFL76QmZ7yDins2dTwsVUk/s1600/chicken.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 107px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj1kdsdvALwHYKGEi8_-Fjw3gJBYou0ikexK-coV1_D7mH8dpeawhMfr_OZjlnNKCZzVsQhvH8V9_SUv9VCGlNMPYrdVFMpHpuedkT75SAFzzUSqU5ahoAGDFL76QmZ7yDins2dTwsVUk/s400/chicken.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5597324681214575746" /></a><br />Have you wanted to keep chickens but don't know where to start? Sharon, a recent "Keeping Chickens in the City" student had this to say about the class and her future plans:<br /><br /><blockquote>"Thanks so much for the informative chicken class. You provided lots of useful information and answered so many of my questions. Next step for me is building the coop and picking up chicks -- hopefully ones that will turn out to be hens."</blockquote><br /><br />We have more classes posted and will keep having chickens classes all summer. Can't make it? You can learn a lot by vising <a href="http://www.backyardchickens.com/">BackYardChickens.com</a> They even have a forum for chicken emergencies! Great resource!Seattle Free Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542429444496702155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760718119882990833.post-85424637259911276602011-04-01T21:05:00.000-07:002011-04-01T21:30:03.505-07:00Inchies!Our great instructor Dorothy is back at it with a new class on a very tiny form of art, Inchies! What are Inchies? Well here's Dorothy's description and some fantastic pictures. This will be a very fun class!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzL2MFLQ6aZYaaW9aW0oybnoKU2U39H4IBsLXUmIREIWae3Y_EiH1rfup0dyPRKord5J0GXcOqiDms6eNKuKz8Hql8zsBbTfWQ7gd1SnsG3EtrGc1-FUT7RxLB2AhiuGYBMp8fUJS7K30/s1600/colorful_inchies.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 321px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzL2MFLQ6aZYaaW9aW0oybnoKU2U39H4IBsLXUmIREIWae3Y_EiH1rfup0dyPRKord5J0GXcOqiDms6eNKuKz8Hql8zsBbTfWQ7gd1SnsG3EtrGc1-FUT7RxLB2AhiuGYBMp8fUJS7K30/s400/colorful_inchies.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590833207924088162" /></a><br /><br />Incredible Inchies<br /><br />Sunday, April 17, 2011<br />Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm<br />Location: Crown Hill United Methodist Church<br />8500 – 14th Avenue NW<br /><br />Bus Routes #48 or #15<br />(Enter through the north parking lot door or the east handicap door and follow the signs to the Fellowship Hall.)<br /><br />March’s workshop was Artist Trading Cards; April’s is Inchies--“very” miniature works of art that are 1 inch square to be traded or used to create a mosaic art piece. This workshop will provide all the paper materials and tools to make as many Inchies as you want. All crafters and artists, regardless of skill level, will enjoy creating and sharing their “masterpieces.” Come learn more about Inchies (and Twinchies, Rinchies, Rolos, and Moos). All ages are welcome--entire families are encouraged.<br /><br />Facilitator<br />Dorothy Skans is a Seattle native and a life-long crafter. She joined Seattle Free School in order to pass along her love of paper art as well as to pass along her over abundance of paper.<br /><br />Register by going to <a href="http://www.seattlefreeschool.org">www.seattlefreeschool.org</a>Seattle Free Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542429444496702155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760718119882990833.post-27721378788247255042011-01-26T08:48:00.001-08:002013-07-10T11:21:42.594-07:00Craigslist Foundation Boot CampDid you know that Seattle Free School was at Craigslist Foundation Boot Camp last year talking about how to run a nonprofit without money? We were! And now there's lots of links for you to look at and listen to if you weren't able to make it.<br />
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<a href="http://dl.dropbox.com/u/469434/BC2010slideshandouts/Run%20Free_How%20to%20Transform%20Your%20Comm%20Without%20Money.ppt">Here's the link to our slides.</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.baycitizen.org/blogs/clfbc/founder-seattle-free-schools-says-its-1/">Here's a link to the brief interview we did after our talk.</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.baycitizen.org/blogs/clfbc/bringing-grass-roots-activism-china-1/https://www.baycitizen.org/blogs/covering-the-craigslist-foundation-boot-camp/bringing-grass-roots-activism-china-1/">And perhaps most importantly, here's a link to how Seattle Free School has helped bring grass roots activism to China!</a>Seattle Free Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542429444496702155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760718119882990833.post-31050379102503683212010-12-15T18:35:00.000-08:002010-12-15T18:40:32.200-08:00Beacon Hill!Lots of folks are talking about our upcoming facilitator's class on Beacon Hill. Fortunately the Beacon Hill library has lots of great time availability so we're able to have a class there in the evening and hopefully bring Seattle Free School to the neighborhood.<br /><br />Check out this great blog post about the upcoming class and thanks to both for helping us spread the word to the neighborhood.<br /><br /><a href="http://beaconhill.seattle.wa.us/2010/12/15/seattle-free-school-coming-to-beacon-hill/">Beacon Hill Blog post here</a>Seattle Free Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542429444496702155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760718119882990833.post-37132604398268718592010-11-29T11:18:00.000-08:002010-11-29T11:19:02.795-08:00MascarponeCheck out this great write up on our Mascarpone cheese making class!<br /><br />http://www.freshpickedseattle.com/freshest/2010/11/22/tips-from-seattle-free-schools-mascarpone-class.htmlSeattle Free Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542429444496702155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760718119882990833.post-63160266860809410032010-10-25T17:46:00.000-07:002010-10-25T17:52:12.616-07:00Urban Forestry and Paper!Well, that sort of goes together but we're actually talking about two very different classes. The first class is from our excellent teacher Dorothy who is teaching us yet again how to do great things with paper. Think that folding paper might be dull? Check out this great picture Dorothy sent with her class description!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIK82siKTeB27fIZWMMHi1lGiAC9pmo1zAtOYS3MDEexnwwufiR8S3u-3HwCLgq5RD78FEOx9af4i27rynQQR37vqQjo0YcGJA2G_uHyvfH5kWIAO5nnXx36cRHwGLlnysd6bX5xLHLK4/s1600/Paper+power+collage.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIK82siKTeB27fIZWMMHi1lGiAC9pmo1zAtOYS3MDEexnwwufiR8S3u-3HwCLgq5RD78FEOx9af4i27rynQQR37vqQjo0YcGJA2G_uHyvfH5kWIAO5nnXx36cRHwGLlnysd6bX5xLHLK4/s400/Paper+power+collage.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532150122369188434" /></a><br /><br />Here's the full class description:<br />Paper Power—Folding, Cutting, and Rolling<br />Time: 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM<br />Location: Crown Hill United Methodist Church<br />Here is your chance to get an early start on the holidays. This workshop consists of nine paper projects. Each project will be set up at a different station and you will move from station to station working on your favorites. Step-by-step instructions will be located at each station, and the facilitator will provide demonstrations as needed. All supplies and tools will be provided. You just need to come and have fun creating any one or all of the following projects (left to right on the photo): German stars, kirigami snowflakes, teabag folding, tree ornaments, iris folding, 3D snowflakes, pillow boxes, paper beads, and origami boxes. The workshop will start at 1:00 p.m. and you can stay until you are done (up to 4 hours). All ages are welcome—entire families are encouraged.<br /><br />Date and Time:<br />Sunday, November 14, 1:00 to 5:00<br /><br />Location:<br />Crown Hill United Methodist Church<br />8500 – 14th Avenue NW<br />Bus Routes #48 or #15<br /><br />Facilitator:<br />Dorothy Skans is a life-long crafter and a Seattle native. She decided to join Seattle Free School in order to pass along her love of paper art as well as to pass along her over abundance of paper.<br /><br /><br />The next class is on Beginning Urban Forest Restoration and is actually a series of classes complete with Field Trips!<br /><br />Beginning Urban Forest Restoration<br />Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM<br />Location: various<br />Enjoy being in a forest? Want to know more about what you can do to keep Seattle forests thriving? Learn some basic concepts & simple skills, and get connected with Seattle\'s network of volunteers taking care of our forests. 2 class days and 3 field days covering:<br /><br />-Forest features<br />-Special issues for urban forests<br />-Plant structure<br />-Native plant identification<br />-Invasive plant identification<br />-Tool usage<br />-Invasive removal techniques<br />-Planting techniques<br />-Mulching<br />-Forest Management Plans<br />-Community connections <br />For the classes please bring: Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast by Pojar & Mackinnon<br />Optional: Wild Plants of Greater Seattle by Jacobson<br /><br />For the field days please dress for the weather, with sturdy clothes & work boots Be prepared to get dirty. Gloves and tools will be provided.<br /><br />Meeting Times and Locations:<br /><br />To plan your trip by bus (expect some walking to get to Golden Gardens and Carkeek work parties). http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/<br /><br />Class - Sunday December 5, 9:00 - 12:00. 9543 Greenwood Avenue North. Enter through the alley to the building\'s fenced patio door.<br /><br />Field Day - Saturday December 11, 9:00 - 12:00 Monthly work party at Golden Gardens Park. 8498 Seaview Place. Gather south of the Dog Off Leash Area in the upper forest region.<br /><br /><br /><br />Field Day - Sunday December 12, 9:00 - 12:00 Monthly work party at Landover Park 145th St. & 3rd Ave. NW. Meet at the park\'s entranceway.<br /><br />Field Day - Saturday December 18, 9:00 - 12:00 Monthly work party at Carkeek Park 950 NW Carkeek Park Road. Follow the STARS signs to the meeting place. If you\'re not driving, you may want to consider taking the long, safer walk through the entrance on NW 100th Place & McAbee. Nice walk. When you get to the meadow past the water treatment facility, take the upper sidewalk to the meeting location.<br /><br />Class - Sunday December 19, 9:00 - 12:00 9543 Greenwood Avenue North. Enter through the alley to the building\'s fenced patio door.<br /><br />Feel free to call the facilitator with any questions 206/898-1006.<br /><br />Rhonda Goebel<br />Golden Gardens Forest Steward<br /><br /><br /><br />As always you can register for our classes by going to the Seattle Free School website: www.seattlefreeschool.orgSeattle Free Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542429444496702155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760718119882990833.post-8300965323105181732010-09-29T09:26:00.000-07:002010-09-29T09:32:02.000-07:00Another Great Sew-Up Seattle Event!Here's something from Sew Up Seattle!<br /><br /><br />Sew Fun Bags 2010 – The Challenge<br /><br />Hi All you Community Sewing Enthusiasts!<br /><br />We are having another sewing recycling adventure this time with a twist. We are creating cloth bags at the Ballard Library Community Room (it is becoming a fall time habit – 3 years now) in conjunction with Sustainable Ballard and 350.org’s World Day of Service in order to call attention to climate change on Sunday 10-10-10. The twist is the challenge aspect. We will have only 10 machines and 3 hours to create as many bags as possible in that time. (I don’t think it is mathematically possible to do much more than 90 bags with experienced sewers who have had prep time.) Sew Up Seattle has procured plenty of fabrics, and Ballard Quality Sewing and Machine is loaning the machines. By providing an opportunity for people to come sew their own bags we will reduce the number of disposable bags generated. By teaching folks to sew, we increase the likelihood that even more reusable bags will be made, and used and reused. <br /><br /> <br /><br />We need people to volunteer for all shifts to guide work party participants through the process as well as brainstorming and gathering minimal material donations pre-event. If you have helped out before you know how much fun this is. We also need help getting the word out.<br /><br /> <br /><br />The volunteer roles that need to be filled are: Pre-event; -challenge brainstorming and notions gathering, Day of event; guides, coaches and machine monitors and clean-up reallocating of resources (We believe that no scrap is too small, we just don’t have room to store it all.) The work party day shifts are 12:30-2:30, 2:00-4:00 and 4:00-5:00. The Challenge will run from 1-4 but we will need time to set up and clear out.<br /><br /> <br /><br />Please let us know if you are interested in volunteering, what time you are available your preferred role (challenge brainstorm, gatherer, guide, coach or machine monitor. If you have questions or need more information let us know. sewupseattle@yahoo.com<br /><br />Let the Challenge Begin!Seattle Free Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542429444496702155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760718119882990833.post-88678334969939356182010-09-21T18:10:00.000-07:002010-09-21T18:13:54.264-07:00Brand New Class- Discover Decoupage!Discover Decoupage<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT3T98Fdsaclvc64CPCYfkYNYLpCydoEHvMHlPKotPuoDvhsrzZ2MYJAxne1ilb-uPODWeh-SpGRhoulHmWiP3CZ2f2rOm2qLXfuB4IarglM8F8-oMbw7PC_6q5Vy2lkZIK-BX_UYwNgA/s1600/IMG_0010+%5BOES-Verticle%5D.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT3T98Fdsaclvc64CPCYfkYNYLpCydoEHvMHlPKotPuoDvhsrzZ2MYJAxne1ilb-uPODWeh-SpGRhoulHmWiP3CZ2f2rOm2qLXfuB4IarglM8F8-oMbw7PC_6q5Vy2lkZIK-BX_UYwNgA/s400/IMG_0010+%5BOES-Verticle%5D.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519539630908647074" /></a><br /><br /><br />Always wanted to be an artist but thought you did not have the talent? Well, you do!<br /><br />Decoupage is one of the most forgiving of the arts. In fact, you have probably been doing it since kindergarten or<br />before. After all, the basic materials are just paper, scissors, and glue.<br /><br />We will start out discussing color, texture, pattern, design—and how to bring them all together. We will go over<br />where to find the “paper”—from junk mail to high-end coffee table books and everything in between. We will talk<br />about the five steps of the design process—picking the surface, theme, colors, background, and pictures. And then<br />we will start putting it all together.<br /><br />The instructor has taken care of step 1 by providing basic, well-used, less-than-attractive, cardboard magazine<br />holders. She is also bringing along her collection of literally thousands of pictures, wallpaper samples, patterned<br />papers, and 3-D embellishments. She will have lots of decoupage medium (just white glue and water), brushes,<br />scissors—everything you will need to complete your art piece. You just need to promise to wear clothes that can get<br />dirty—it will get messy—and to help clean up at the end.<br /><br />The session will start at 1:00 p.m. and you can stay until you are done (up to 4 hours). All ages are welcome—entire<br />families are encouraged.<br /><br />Location:<br />Crown Hill United Methodist Church<br />8500 – 14th Avenue NW<br />Bus Routes #48 or #15<br />Enter through the north parking lot door or the east handicap door and follow the signs to the Fellowship Hall.<br /><br />Facilitator:<br />Dorothy Skans is a grandmother, life-long crafter, sometimes frustrated artist, writer, editor, and document designer<br />as well as a Seattle native. Nearing retirement, she and her husband are planning to move to the Washington coast<br />and take up their hobbies full time. In the meantime, she has decided to join Seattle Free School in order to pass<br />along her love of paper art as well as to pass along her over abundance of paper.Seattle Free Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542429444496702155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760718119882990833.post-41789729939800315752010-09-14T13:23:00.000-07:002010-09-14T13:29:05.537-07:00Travel Info, FREE!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjtGBp3ojl5FZin_thyzKRsxRh8txwtvmNMixJEXzMlevwFMkeMcy9bd3xxqphhqTofolUnsC_0l4WCzJ9lSrWdM4oYzAif72YSkp29D8FK8T-boXSyHQuvU4lUVl_rYi-cdMnRcO3V80/s1600/mazda-to-ship-cars-to-russia-via-trans-siberian-railroad.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 210px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjtGBp3ojl5FZin_thyzKRsxRh8txwtvmNMixJEXzMlevwFMkeMcy9bd3xxqphhqTofolUnsC_0l4WCzJ9lSrWdM4oYzAif72YSkp29D8FK8T-boXSyHQuvU4lUVl_rYi-cdMnRcO3V80/s320/mazda-to-ship-cars-to-russia-via-trans-siberian-railroad.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516868842817167586" /></a><br />Did you know that Hostelling International hosts free classes here in Seattle about different parts of the world and travelling? While I'm not going to this one (my travel bug is too strong to resist going and I don't need this temptation!) this would definitely be a great class to attend if you wish to go off the beaten tourist track. See a different world or stoke your travel fires with this great free event!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.hiwsc.org/events/traversingthetrans-siberianrailroad">Travelling the Trans Siberian Railroad</a>Seattle Free Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542429444496702155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760718119882990833.post-92109456641122234212010-08-30T09:43:00.000-07:002010-08-30T09:45:45.244-07:00Web Design ClassCheck out this great report from Jon, our Web Design class teacher!<br /><br />For a short while, I wondered what I'd gotten myself into. I'm a web designer and developer. I'd done this for many years, and I was eager to teach it to other eager minds. But web design is not a small, nor easily defined, topic. The sheer volume of acronyms and buzzwords can induce uncomfortable head spinning.<br /><br />On the other hand, coordinating with Seattle Free School was a breeze. Jessica was a perfect balance of professional and approachable. She gave me great insights on planning, and what to cover. What's more, she knew folks at Seattle Public Library were interested in very generously lending us some space in their computer labs. It was a perfect match.<br /><br />So, I decided to put it out there. One class, an hour and a half long. We'll see who signs up, and what we can get done in that time. Both the Free School and the Public Library listed the event on their calendar, and the class seats filled up in a hurry!<br /><br />I put together a loose outline of what I wanted to cover, authored a few Powerpoint slides, and decided on a good approach for teaching such a large topic. I designed a basic layout, that we could tackle in class and code ourselves.<br /><br />Teaching day came. I showed up early to get the room setup. The facilities were perfect, replete with dry erase boards, nice computers, a projector screen, the whole nine yards. Library staff were super helpful, and went out of their way to help get the computers setup for the class. Folks started filing in early, taking seats and eager to learn.<br /><br />The class was nearly a full house, and a lot of fun. We talked about HTML and how to structure good semantic markup. We had a good side talk about how Google works, and how to make your site easy to find. Then, we moved on to start building the design I'd laid out for them, and styling it with CSS. I'd walk through brief explanations of what different pieces of code do, then we'd all write them in our code editor (Notepad!). Along the way, I could see eyes light up across the room when small bits of code they'd written turned into something they were proud of, piece by piece. Not unlike giving someone a robot making kit, and watching their machines come alive.<br /><br />We couldn't get through every piece of the design I was hoping we'd finish -- my time constraints proved to be a bit too optimistic. But, I promised that we would have more classes like these in the future, and allot more time to the subject at hand. Once time expired, they all filed out with warm smiles and a sincere thanks. It felt really awesome to teach folks a new skill, and I hope to do many more of these in the future.<br /><br />I want to extend a huge thanks to Seattle Free School, all of the nice folks at Seattle Public Library, and everyone who came out to learn a little web design! I look forward to doing it again in the future. :)Seattle Free Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542429444496702155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760718119882990833.post-57859891502712781442010-08-05T08:57:00.001-07:002010-08-05T08:58:58.452-07:00First Official Partnership!Check this out! We now have our first class where we are officially partnering with the <a href="http://www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=about_news_detail&cid=1280877380360">Seattle Public Library</a>. Very exciting and hopefully more great computer classes to come. Thanks a ton to our instructor Jon for helping us get this scheduled!Seattle Free Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542429444496702155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760718119882990833.post-23982743585612477572010-07-22T14:04:00.000-07:002010-07-22T14:04:00.989-07:00Free Homesteading ClassesOur friend Leslie at Fresh Picked Seattle has written this great post about free classes all over the city to get your homestead going. Lots of great resources so <a href="http://www.freshpickedseattle.com/freeattle/2010/7/21/freeview-free-urban-homesteading-classes.html">check it out here</a>.Seattle Free Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542429444496702155noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760718119882990833.post-74047604296127339642010-07-21T13:59:00.000-07:002010-07-21T14:02:02.767-07:00Two brand new classes!Oddly both of these classes are for the same day so you'll just have to choose which one you want to go to. The great news is that at least one of these instructors has shown interest in teaching again so hopefully it won't be the last time for either class.<br /><br />Here's the info:<br /><br />Tue, Aug 24:<br /><br />HTML CSS An Intro to Design for the Web<br />Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM<br />Location: Central Library<br />HTML / CSS - An Introduction to Designing for the Web<br /><br />You know, the web! That thing we use everyday to find answers, buy stuff, check email, and Facebook our buddies. There is a lot of interaction and publishing happening there, but how does it all really work? How does all that code translate to a pretty interface on your screen?<br /><br />This hands-on class aims to teach you the basics of HTML and CSS -- the two languages of the web that make pretty things happen on your screen. Learn how to author well-structured HTML pages, and layer on a gorgeous coat of CSS paint. Come tackle these skills in a fun, approachable learning environment.<br /><br />This class is at the Central Branch of the Seattle Public Library. Located at 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA 98104 the class itself will take place at the small computer lab on Level 4, Room 3 (on the “red floor”).<br /><br />The class size is limited due to the size of the lab so please register early and let us know if you won\'t be able to make the class so that someone else may take your space.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Overweight and Overwhelmed?<br />Time: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM<br />Location: Greenlake Library<br />Overweight and Overwhelmed?<br /><br />So was I. Let me share with you my journey from the unknowing, confusion, fad diets, food deprivation, exercise obsession, self doubt, loss of control and surrender to acceptance, understanding, action and self actualization.<br /><br />Are you interested in starting your own unique journey to wellness?<br /><br />In our time together we will learn how to identify your unique journey, gather the tools needed for this journey, create an action plan and learn how to design a fitness program that works for you.<br /><br />Facilitator: Joles Tahara, founder of Walkabout Journeys, has over 35 years of experience struggling to manage weight. Over the course of her valiant weight battles, she has gained and lost over 800 pounds. Joles combines her years of management leadership skills with her personal fitness training background to integrate a whole system approach to optimum wellness.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/cLEDnu">Register on the website here.</a>Seattle Free Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15542429444496702155noreply@blogger.com1