Well we had our first time management class on Monday and it was a great success. Heidi, our wonderful facilitator wrote up a few points about the class and here they are:
- the class was a mix of lecture, individual reflection, partner sharing and group discussion
- the group had a lot of energy and shared valuable ideas with each other
- my favorite suggestion was "get rid of anything in your life that is asking more of you than it gives you" ((This is my personal favorite of all of these thoughts too!))
- lots of people were shocked to see how far off their daily activities were from what they identified as their core values - hopefully they were spurred on to make some changes!
- the class ended with action planning and coaching with a partner- there was lots of laughter :)
Hopefully Heidi will offer another one of these great classes again! YAY Heidi!
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
New Class
Ever wonder what to do with all those plastic bags you still have? Well we've got the answer... turn them into a really cute purse, bag, rug, etc. Clare from the Giving Tree will be teaching us all how to make this stuff into a fiber we can knit and crochet with! I've seen a purse made from this stuff and it's really nice looking and sturdy. She'll be teaching two classes, one in November for a great cheap to free Christmas gift for the folks you love.
Sign up on the classes page!
Sign up on the classes page!
Friday, July 25, 2008
Laundry Soap
So I've been wondering what I was going to do for the hour the soap "cooks" at the next hot process soap class... the very first hot process class for SFS. But it came to me recently, I'm also going to teach you folks how to make your own laundry soap! For about $3 or less you can have 3-4 GALLONS of laundry soap! How cool is that. Not only do you then not have any wasteful plastic containers to recycle but you've got a few more dollars in your pocket to use in some other non-laundry way!
If you're interested in that but don't necessarily want to go to the hot process class no worries! I'll be teaching this little trick at Sustainable Ballard at the end of September too. So if this interests you get ready (and find yourself a 5 gallon bucket... most groceries have lots they throw away).
If you're interested in that but don't necessarily want to go to the hot process class no worries! I'll be teaching this little trick at Sustainable Ballard at the end of September too. So if this interests you get ready (and find yourself a 5 gallon bucket... most groceries have lots they throw away).
Thursday, July 24, 2008
TWO parties!!!
Just in case you like to plan your entire year in advance we've got a couple of great celebrations coming up.
The first celebrates the 6 month anniversary of our first Seattle Free School class... so we're having a 6 month birthday/painting party. It will be a potluck and we'll be painting up some signs for the Sustainable Ballard event which happens the next week. So save the date for Monday, September 15th and get ready to paint, eat and party!
The second party is in December... I know, so very long away! We'll be having yet another potluck and this time cutting and wrapping all the soap we've made at Seattle Free School classes so we can give them to folks at shelters for the holidays. A nice way to give a gift of something they can use... and who doesn't like fancy soap!?! So again, save the date for Thursday, December 18th and again, get ready to eat, cut and wrap soap and PARTY! WHOOOO!
The first celebrates the 6 month anniversary of our first Seattle Free School class... so we're having a 6 month birthday/painting party. It will be a potluck and we'll be painting up some signs for the Sustainable Ballard event which happens the next week. So save the date for Monday, September 15th and get ready to paint, eat and party!
The second party is in December... I know, so very long away! We'll be having yet another potluck and this time cutting and wrapping all the soap we've made at Seattle Free School classes so we can give them to folks at shelters for the holidays. A nice way to give a gift of something they can use... and who doesn't like fancy soap!?! So again, save the date for Thursday, December 18th and again, get ready to eat, cut and wrap soap and PARTY! WHOOOO!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Reminder... classes this week!
What a busy week! In what might well be a first in Seattle Free School history we've got three classes in a row! The Home Sellers class is tonight, then Beekeeping tomorrow and to make sure this sort of thing keeps happening there's a facilitators class on Thursday. How awesome is that?
Not to be outdone, and just in case you don't think you have time to participate, next Monday we've got a time management class. More info is on the classes page of course so check it out and hope to see you at a Seattle Free School class soon!
Not to be outdone, and just in case you don't think you have time to participate, next Monday we've got a time management class. More info is on the classes page of course so check it out and hope to see you at a Seattle Free School class soon!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Late breaking class!
Yup folks, we've got a last minute class addition! For those of you looking to sell your home in this tight market this one is for you! Here's the info:
Home Sellers Class- this class will take you through the entire home selling process,from preparation and staging to negotiating the offer, qualifying buyers and getting the deal to closing.
Facilitators- Kirsten Mohan and Dave Nuber
Schedule- Tuesday July 22nd from 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Seattle Central Community College
REGISTER HERE!
Look for more classes from Kristen soon!
Home Sellers Class- this class will take you through the entire home selling process,from preparation and staging to negotiating the offer, qualifying buyers and getting the deal to closing.
Facilitators- Kirsten Mohan and Dave Nuber
Schedule- Tuesday July 22nd from 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Seattle Central Community College
REGISTER HERE!
Look for more classes from Kristen soon!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
our weekly newsletter printed here for your convenience!
Seattle Free School
More Press!
Can you believe it? We've received even more press. This issue of Edible Seattle has a great little spot towards the front that talks about Seattle Free School. Pretty amazing to keep getting such great press coverage and so give yourselves a big hand. If it weren't for you folks there wouldn't be anything worth writing about!
Time Management Class
Folks, we're moving to a sign up for this class (though no one will be turned away at the door unless we max out the library meeting room). Please, if you're wanting to attend the Time Management class, sign up.
Another New Class
Yup, that's right, another class. Clare, our great facilitator from the Giving Tree will be hosting a facilitators class. So if you're looking to facilitate at the Seattle Free School this is the class for you. Mainly we go over logistics of how to have a Seattle Free School class and a tiny bit about teaching. It's not hard, there's just a bit to know.
Our Blog
Folks, there's quite a bit of information that goes into our blog that may or may not ever make it into these emails so please do check it out. Currently we're looking for a place to teach a kayaking class...
Do You Want To Help?
Reminder that our organizers meeting is this Saturday at Allegro Coffee in the U District (it's in the alley, a block down from the U Book Store) at 3pm. We'll be upstairs most likely so come join us.
You can also help by printing the flyer that is attached to this email and posting it at a place you go to already, coffee shop, church, grocery store, you name it. ((for you blog readers just shoot us an email if you'd like to hang a flyer!))
And finally folks, thanks to all of you for being a part of Seattle Free School. Without you we wouldn't even exist! And please, remember to pass this along to your friends, family, coworkers, etc...
More Press!
Can you believe it? We've received even more press. This issue of Edible Seattle has a great little spot towards the front that talks about Seattle Free School. Pretty amazing to keep getting such great press coverage and so give yourselves a big hand. If it weren't for you folks there wouldn't be anything worth writing about!
Time Management Class
Folks, we're moving to a sign up for this class (though no one will be turned away at the door unless we max out the library meeting room). Please, if you're wanting to attend the Time Management class, sign up.
Another New Class
Yup, that's right, another class. Clare, our great facilitator from the Giving Tree will be hosting a facilitators class. So if you're looking to facilitate at the Seattle Free School this is the class for you. Mainly we go over logistics of how to have a Seattle Free School class and a tiny bit about teaching. It's not hard, there's just a bit to know.
Our Blog
Folks, there's quite a bit of information that goes into our blog that may or may not ever make it into these emails so please do check it out. Currently we're looking for a place to teach a kayaking class...
Do You Want To Help?
Reminder that our organizers meeting is this Saturday at Allegro Coffee in the U District (it's in the alley, a block down from the U Book Store) at 3pm. We'll be upstairs most likely so come join us.
You can also help by printing the flyer that is attached to this email and posting it at a place you go to already, coffee shop, church, grocery store, you name it. ((for you blog readers just shoot us an email if you'd like to hang a flyer!))
And finally folks, thanks to all of you for being a part of Seattle Free School. Without you we wouldn't even exist! And please, remember to pass this along to your friends, family, coworkers, etc...
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