January

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Money, Society and the Spirit: Building Monetary Consciousness (Part II)

Workshop date(s) & time(s): 
Repeats every week until Thu May 24 2012 .
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, April 4, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Concerning money, there is a story to be told and a vision to behold behind the monetary riddles that haunt our post-modern world.

The purpose of this class is to build the monetary consciousness based upon the discussions from our initial workshop "Money, Society and the Spirit: Becoming Conscious About Money" and "Money, Society and the Spirit: An Introduction to Becoming Conscious About Money (Part I)"

Facilitator's experience: 
Richard is a seeker after the truth about money and the economic life, who has engaged in literally thousands of discussions on money-related topics with people from all walks of life, across the U.S., and in Canada and Europe. Steven is a professional environmental engineer who has come to see that becoming truly conscious about Money is the portal through which a meaningful and effective ecological and social transformation can be achieved. Richard and Steven have discovered that, concerning money, there is a story to be told and a vision to behold of which We the People are getting hardly even an inkling through conventional media, academic orthodoxy, or popular culture.

Location

Macalester College (Old Main, Room 009)
1600 Grand Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
United States
44° 56' 26.9664" N, 93° 10' 7.716" W
Facilitator email(s): 
richkotlarz@gmail.com
steve@stevegorg.com
Additional workshop time information: 
This class will meet every Wednesday from 7- 9PM from 01/25/2012 - 05/23/2012
Address: 
Macalester College (Old Main, Room 009)
1600 Grand Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
United States
44° 56' 26.9664" N, 93° 10' 7.716" W
Steve G's picture

Money, Society and the Spirit: An Introduction to Becoming Conscious About Money (Part I)

Workshop date(s) & time(s): 
Repeats every week until Wed May 23 2012 .
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Tuesday, March 20, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Tuesday, May 1, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Concerning money, there is a story to be told and a vision to behold behind the monetary riddles that haunt our post-modern world.

• What is the real story behind all the bad economic news?

• Why are we not richer by our burgeoning tangible wealth, instead of poorer by a snowballing financial “debt”?

• How could it be that an innocent child born in the U.S. today is already, according to the “experts,” a quarter-million dollars in “debt”? When did newborn babies borrow this money? How are they supposed to “repay” it? Is their future mortgaged before it starts? Has “original debt” replaced “original sin”?

• If every dollar in circulation is “borrowed” into existence through “loans” from private banks, where does the money to pay the “interest” come from?

• After a century of explosive growth in real economic activity, why have we not grown out of our “debt”? Is there a perverse logic built into the system that is causing us to grow into it our “debt”?

• Why in the last century have family farmers been forced off the land by financial foreclosure, or threat of foreclosure, until now those living on the farm comprise less that two-percent of the population?

• What is this “debt” burden doing in real terms to our civilization, our earth, ourselves? What is “debt” anyway? What is its effect on the psyche of generations growing up in saturation of its financial demands, ecological devastation and social disintegration?

• If I am well-educated, working hard and “playing by the rules” in the “richest country on earth,” why can I not pay my bills and/or why am I perpetually in debt?

• Has fear of financial destitution replaced fear of dying as the most dreaded eventuality in people’s lives?

• Is there hope?

These and many other monetary riddles haunt our post-modern world. Indeed, they are increasingly experienced as threatening the viability of our personal lives, the existence of civilization, and even the continuation of life on earth itself. Can we get a perspective on this? Can we turn a corner? Is there a vision on the other side?

Facilitator's experience: 
Richard is a seeker after the truth about money and the economic life, who has engaged in literally thousands of discussions on money-related topics with people from all walks of life, across the U.S., and in Canada and Europe. Steven is a professional environmental engineer who has come to see that becoming truly conscious about Money is the portal through which a meaningful and effective ecological and social transformation can be achieved. Richard and Steven have discovered that, concerning money, there is a story to be told and a vision to behold of which We the People are getting hardly even an inkling through conventional media, academic orthodoxy, or popular culture.

Location

Macalester College (Old Main, Room 009)
1600 Grand Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
United States
44° 56' 26.9664" N, 93° 10' 7.716" W
Facilitator email(s): 
richkotlarz@gmail.com
steve@stevegorg.com
Additional workshop time information: 
This class will meet every Tuesday from 7- 9PM from 01/24/2012 - 05/22/2012
Address: 
Macalester College (Old Main, Room 009)
1600 Grand Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
United States
44° 56' 26.9664" N, 93° 10' 7.716" W
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Intro to QiGong

This is an introductory level class/lecture on Qi Gong that includes the following:

--Explanation of what Qi Gong is, how it works

--Slides of pictures from classes and clinical settings in China of Qi Gong Masters in famous Beijing traditional hospitals, including stories and explanations of how medical QiGong is scientific.

--A brief relaxing and quieting Qi Gong meditation to experience yourself

--A healing demonstration of Dr. DesMarais emitting Qi

Facilitator email(s): 
coach.angela@yahoo.com

Location

Center for Integrative Healing
571 Selby Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55102
United States
Phone: 651-291-7608
Facilitator's experience: 
About the Instructor Dr. Russell DesMarais, (DC, DABCI, R.Ac) has been practicing, teaching and healing with Qi gong for over 30 years. While traveling in China in 1993, 1995 and 1996, Dr. DesMarais studied privately with Master Qi-Gong teachers and doctors of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In 1995, after completing extensive training with Master Sun-Jie, Dr. DesMarais was certified as an International Qi-Gong Doctor and Master teacher through the National Science and Research Center for applied Qi Gong in Benxi, China. More recently, in Jan. 2011, Dr. DesMarais trained in Thailand with Master Mantak Chia for advanced Qi Gong practitioners, renewing his studies and furthering his acquaintance with Master Mantak Chia. See Dr. DesMarais' extended bio with additional information about his experience teaching, organizing, and practicing Qi Gong all over the world. Find out about his participation in founding the National Qi Gong Association (NQA); his extensive participation in international events in Europe and all over Asia; and his involvement in the Twin Cities Qi Gong communities. --visit www.russelldesmarais.com for more information--
Facilitator phone number(s): 
651-291-7608
Class minimum size: 
4
Class maximum size: 
20
Time/Location
Class times: 
Fri, 01/13/2012 - 19:00 - 21:00
Location Accessibility: 
No
Address: 
Center for Integrative Healing
571 Selby Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55102
United States
Phone: 651-291-7608
44° 56' 48.5376" N, 93° 7' 27.4512" W
Additional class location information: 
Parking on street or in back of building (not on the side of building)
Classical 5-Element Medical QiGong
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Wheelbuilding at Sibley Bike Depot (January)

This class is designed as a complete introduction to the basics of wheel building. We are posting this class late, but if we have sufficient interest we will start the first class with lacing rims. The second class will entail bringing the wheel up to tension and truing it radially and laterally. It is okay if you don't understand what this means we will start at the beginning. No prior knowledge is necessary, however, it will be useful to understand the basics of truing.

We will be following Gerd Shraner's method feel free to peruse his book http://www.icelord.net/bike/ArtOfWheelbuilding.pdf

I am going to push this into January because not enough people registered in time. Please let me know if you would like to join us.

Facilitator email(s): 
micahdthompson@gmail.com

Location

Sibley Bike Depot
712 University Ave W
St. Paul, MN 55104
United States
Phone: 651 222 2080
Facilitator's experience: 
I have taught many of the classes. In addition I have a mostly useless degree in theory and spend a great deal of time thinking about how to be the best teacher I can be.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
651 222 2080
Class maximum size: 
10
Time/Location
Class times: 
Sun, 01/22/2012 - 18:00 - 20:00
Sun, 01/29/2012 - 18:00 - 20:00
Location Accessibility: 
Yes
Address: 
Sibley Bike Depot
712 University Ave W
St. Paul, MN 55104
United States
Phone: 651 222 2080
44° 57' 20.3508" N, 93° 7' 49.9764" W
Wheel Building!
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Complete Bicycle Overhaul at Sibley Bike Depot (January)

This intermediate class will build upon the skills taught in the Basic Bike Maintenance class and expand through overhauling an entire bicycle. It's recommended that students have taken the Basic class or have a similar beginning familiarity with bicycle repair. Participants will take apart, clean, and repack all bearing systems, including hubs, headsets, and bottom brackets. In addition, the will install new cables and housing on brakes and derailleurs as needed, and lubricate/adjust all shifting systems. In full, folks attending this class will learn how to perform a complete tune-up/overhaul of a bicycle. Participants will work with the same bike through the class, in order to see the complexities and intricacies of one specific bicycle. Note: All class participants will fix up SHOP BIKES during this class! Bikes fixed up will go into one of Sibley's many community programs designed to promote biking!

The class will be 4 Thursdays: January 5, 12, 19, & 29 from 6:30-9pm each day.

Please contact me with any questions!

Micah

Facilitator email(s): 
micahdthompson@gmail.com

Location

Sibley Bike Depot
712 University Ave
St.Paul, MN 55104
United States
Phone: 651-222-2080
Facilitator's experience: 
I have taught many of our bike maintenance classes and I am a trained mechanic
Facilitator phone number(s): 
419 601 3189
Class minimum size: 
5
Class maximum size: 
20
Time/Location
Class times: 
Thu, 01/05/2012 - 18:30 - 21:00
Thu, 01/12/2012 - 18:30 - 21:00
Thu, 01/19/2012 - 18:30 - 21:00
Thu, 01/26/2012 - 18:30 - 21:00
Location Accessibility: 
Yes
Address: 
Sibley Bike Depot
712 University Ave
St.Paul, MN 55104
United States
Phone: 651-222-2080
44° 57' 20.3508" N, 93° 7' 49.9764" W
Additional class location information: 
Between Saigon and China One, down the hallway
Perform a complete tune up and overhaul of a bicycle
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home assesment, a dialog with comunity members & trades people on finding and maintaining a home

a discussion group in order to design a class for future Exco sessions

for who: home buyers, home owners, land lords, renters with housing livability issues

What: home assessment, Project assessment, cost assessment

Facilitator email(s): 
erichovstad@yahoo.com
Facilitator's experience: 
Maintenance, Renovations 2003 -- present Kitchens, baths, Insulation, & consultation . Including every aspect from assessment and design to finish carpentry. Home Inspector: PPL 1996 – 2002 Managed home owners improvement projects. Administered funding. Drafted mortgage, loan, and grant documents. Provided rehabilitation counseling, mediations and legal pleadings, including an out of court settlement to repair damage due to a contractors level of proficiency. Assured a reasonable standard of construction, code, and contract compliance. Occasionally having to send out other contractors to repair damage. Collected Lien wavers and provided payment once work met the appropriate standards. Provided multi-media assistance for presentations. Supervised volunteers at events and construction sites. Realtor: Coldwell Banker 2003 – 2004 Five home sales in Minneapolis, St. Paul, & the S. Metro. Focusing on older homes reassuring the buyers as to the level of maintenance needed. One home included a price reduction while in a multiple bid offer. Review and rewriting of closing documentation. Property research. Habitat For Humanity Americus, Georgia 1994 Problem solve and task delegation of volunteers of various skill levels on new home construction. Repair deferred structural and roof issues from leaks and extensive fire damage. IKEA 2004 – 2008 Coordinator, recovery of in store damage and returns; recycling, building, and “As Is” sales. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT In the Heart Of The Beast 97 ~ Present, May Day Parade, puppetry skits BareBones Productions 06 - Present, Board Member Lyndale Neighborhood (LNA) 99 - 01, Board Member Franklin Art Works(New Franklin Theater) 1999 Founding Vice President. North country Co-op. 1997 Board Member OTHER : Exhibition at the Weisman 2000 in display for "HOBT" Thailand, Private tutor: 93 – 94 Teaching English, ESL, age 8 & 12. Japan, Kyushu Gakuin 90 – 93 Teaching English, ESL, grades 7~12. EDUCATION : St. Olaf, 90 Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, Sculpture, Painting Hennepin Tech., 97 Truth-in-Housing and Building Codes; Prosource, 03 Real Estate Licensure LLI, Tokyo, 90 Japanese language, History, and Culture AUA Thailand 93 Thai language Chiang Mai U, Thailand, 93 Chiang Mai, History, and Culture
Facilitator phone number(s): 
612-281-8945
Class minimum size: 
5
Class maximum size: 
25
Time/Location
Class times: 
Mon, 01/31/2011 - 19:00 - 21:30
Mon, 02/14/2011 - 19:00 - 21:30
Mon, 02/28/2011 - 19:00 - 21:30
Mon, 03/14/2011 - 19:00 - 21:30
Additional class time information: 
Times are tentative please post on schedual page requested meating times
Location Accessibility: 
Location not set.
Additional class location information: 
classes to meet in eachothers homes, in order to LOOK at them.
this is a high level class with a multi-disciplinarian intent. Construction novices with community knowledge welcomed.
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Create Your Juicy Life

Workshop date(s) & time(s): 
Tuesday, January 5, 2010 - 17:00
Create a life worth living - a JUICY life

This workshop is a series of 7 Action Guides that will allow you to create an absolutely delicious life.
It is based on Jeff's upcoming book, Create Your Juicy Life.

You will not only be provided the tools to create and design your life - but you will also be given the nudge needed to take ACTION to achieve the success you want in life.

Facilitator's experience: 
Certified Professional Coach | Speaker | Facilitator Jeff is also the author of the upcoming book, Create Your Juicy Life and Founder of Orange Slice Training. He has been working with teams and individuals for the last 15 years helping them define and achieve the success the desire.
Facilitator email(s): 
Jeff@OrangeSliceTraining.com
micahthompson's picture

Basic Bike Maintenance at Sibley Bike Depot (January)

This class is designed as a complete introduction to the basics of maintaining your bicycle yourself. Learning to fix your own bike can save you money, ensure access to reliable transportation, and be a rewarding personal experience to understand how your vehicle functions. Participants aren’t expected to know anything beforehand – the only thing you need to bring is your lovely selves, your bike if you want, and a creative desire to learn!

In addition to providing technical explanations and building mechanical knowledge and confidence, this class will attempt to provide a basic overview of the role of community bike shops throughout the country and world, as we work to build sustainable transportation movements locally and globally.

Facilitator email(s): 
micahdthompson@gmail.com

Location

Sibley Bike Depot
712 University Ave W
St. Paul, MN 55104
United States
Phone: 651 222 2080
Facilitator's experience: 
I have taught many of the classes. I have also been involved in a number of coops
Class maximum size: 
25
Time/Location
Class times: 
Sun, 01/16/2011 - 13:00 - 15:30
Sun, 01/23/2011 - 13:00 - 15:30
Sun, 01/30/2011 - 13:00 - 15:30
Sun, 02/06/2011 - 13:00 - 15:30
Location Accessibility: 
Yes
Address: 
Sibley Bike Depot
712 University Ave W
St. Paul, MN 55104
United States
Phone: 651 222 2080
44° 57' 20.3508" N, 93° 7' 49.9764" W
Begining Bicycle Maintenance!
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Garden Perspectives

This class is designed for participants who already have a basic level of knowledge and experience around gardening/farming and are looking to expand upon this knowledge.** It is broken into two components; 1- Gardening 201, and 2- Exploration of Garden Philosophies.

Gardening 201
Soil - biology > nutrient cycling > creating fertility management plan.
Water - catchment > storage > irrigation methods.
Plants - basic biology > disease and pest pressures > starting your own transplants > seeding techniques > creating a crop rotation plan > seed collecting.
Season Extension Techniques

Garden Philosophies
Permaculture
Biodynamic Gardening/Farming
Bio-intensive Gardening
Urban Agriculture

Due to the winter time exploration of this topic, hands-on practice will be limited. However, where possible, the facilitator will incorporate such elements.

**requires a brief description of class participants basic garden knowledge and how they hope to apply this knowledge.

Facilitator email(s): 
stefanm777@gmail.com
Facilitator's experience: 
I grew up on a family farm in SW Minnesota, with a large family vegetable garden feeding us throughout the summer. At the age of 23 I moved out to the Pacific Northwest, where I lived for 11 years, and studied permaculture, biodynamics, environmental science, ecological agriculture and soil and composting processes. I went through the OSU Extension Service Master Composters Program and Organic Gardening Certification Course. For 3 years I worked as a water conservation specialist, consulting with homeowners on waterwise gardening techniques. Upon returning to Minneapolis 2 years ago, I began working with the Permaculture Research Institute - Cold Climate in their Backyard Harvest program as both a farmer and production manager. Last year I partnered with Seward Redesign to create Growing Lots Urban Farm, a south Minneapolis CSA on an unused parking lot.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
651-707-6383
Class minimum size: 
5
Class maximum size: 
25
Time/Location
Class times: 
Tue, 01/11/2011 - 18:00 - 20:30
Tue, 01/18/2011 - 18:00 - 20:30
Tue, 01/25/2011 - 18:00 - 20:30
Tue, 02/01/2011 - 18:00 - 20:30
Tue, 02/08/2011 - 18:00 - 20:30
Tue, 02/15/2011 - 18:00 - 20:30
Tue, 02/22/2011 - 18:00 - 20:30
Tue, 03/01/2011 - 18:00 - 20:30
An intermediate class on gardening components and a study of alternate gardening methodologies.
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Clases de Musica y Dibujo Hip Hop

Clases gratis! Guarderia disponible con previa registracion

Clases de Musica y Dibujo Hip Hop
Lugar: Cafeteria de la Escuela de la Ascension, 1723 Bryant Ave N, Minneapolis
Fechas: Todos los Sabados de 4:00 a 6:00 PM desde el 30 de Enero
Para inscripcion, mayor informcion oguarderia contactar a Christian al 612-207-4901

EXCO Academia Comunitaria es una organizacion inspirada por el derecho de libre acceso a la Educacion, el saber a todos nos ayuda por igual, no te lo guardes, compartelo! Tienes ideas o quisieras participar contacta a maria al 612-669-1422.

Facilitator email(s): 
excotc@gmail.com

Location

Cafeteria de la Escuela de la Ascension
1723 Bryant Ave N
Minneapolis, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
...
Time/Location
Class times: 
Sat, 01/30/2010 - 16:00 - 18:00
Sat, 02/06/2010 - 16:00 - 18:00
Sat, 02/13/2010 - 16:00 - 18:00
Sat, 02/20/2010 - 16:00 - 18:00
Sat, 02/27/2010 - 16:00 - 18:00
Sat, 03/06/2010 - 16:00 - 18:00
Sat, 03/13/2010 - 16:00 - 18:00
Address: 
Cafeteria de la Escuela de la Ascension
1723 Bryant Ave N
Minneapolis, MN
United States
44° 59' 47.6484" N, 93° 17' 27.8592" W
Hip Hop
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Clases de Zumba (N. Minneapolis)

Clases gratis! Guarderia disponible con previa registracion

Clases de Zumba
Lugar: Cafeteria de la Escuela de la Ascension, 1723 Bryant Ave N, Minneapolis
Fechas: Todos los Sabados de 10:00 A 11:00 AM desde el 30 de Enero
Para inscripcion, mayor informcion oguarderia contactar a Nancy al 612-227-3097

EXCO Academia Comunitaria es una organizacion inspirada por el derecho de libre acceso a la Educacion, el saber a todos nos ayuda por igual, no te lo guardes, compartelo! Tienes ideas o quisieras participar contacta a maria al 612-669-1422.
 

Facilitator email(s): 
excotc@gmail.com

Location

Cafeteria de la Escuela de la Ascension
1723 Bryant Ave N
Minneapolis, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
...
Time/Location
Class times: 
Sat, 01/30/2010 - 10:00 - 11:00
Sat, 02/06/2010 - 10:00 - 11:00
Sat, 02/13/2010 - 10:00 - 11:00
Sat, 02/20/2010 - 10:00 - 11:00
Sat, 02/27/2010 - 10:00 - 11:00
Sat, 03/06/2010 - 10:00 - 11:00
Sat, 03/13/2010 - 10:00 - 11:00
Sat, 03/20/2010 - 10:00 - 11:00
Address: 
Cafeteria de la Escuela de la Ascension
1723 Bryant Ave N
Minneapolis, MN
United States
44° 59' 47.6484" N, 93° 17' 27.8592" W
Aerobics
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Clases de Zumba

Clases gratis! Guarderia disponible con previa registracion

Lugar: Sabathani Community Center, 310 E 38th Calle, Minneapolis
Fechas: Todos los Martes y Jueves de 11:30 A 12:30 PM desde el 26 de Enero
Para inscription, mayor infomacion o guarderia contactar a Nancy al 612-227-3097

EXCO Academia Comunitaria es una organizacion inspirada por el derecho de libre acceso a la Educacion, el saber a todos nos ayuda por igual, no te lo guardes, compartelo! Tienes ideas o quisieras participar contacta a maria al 612-669-1422.

Facilitator email(s): 
iselani@yahoo.com

Location

Sabathani Community Center
310 E 38th Calle
Minneapolis, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
...
Time/Location
Class times: 
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 11:30 - 12:30
Tue, 02/02/2010 - 11:30 - 12:30
Tue, 02/09/2010 - 11:30 - 12:30
Tue, 02/16/2010 - 11:30 - 12:30
Tue, 02/23/2010 - 11:30 - 12:30
Tue, 03/02/2010 - 11:30 - 12:30
Tue, 03/09/2010 - 11:30 - 12:30
Tue, 03/16/2010 - 11:30 - 12:30
Tue, 03/23/2010 - 11:30 - 12:30
Tue, 03/30/2010 - 11:30 - 12:30
Tue, 04/06/2010 - 11:30 - 12:30
Address: 
Sabathani Community Center
310 E 38th Calle
Minneapolis, MN
United States
44° 58' 47.874" N, 93° 15' 49.8096" W
Zumba Aerobics
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The Geometry Of A Pinhole Camera

A free Workshop taught by myself Jessie Zubiran, a dive into the the basic form of photography the pinhole camera witch has shown that simplicity is beautiful and fascinating. The workshop will be followed by Holga photography. The Holga camera is a medium format 120 film manual toy camera, made in China. The holga camera is known for it's cheap construction, simple lens and the camera's "problems" have become it's best quality.

 

Tentative Schedule:

Feb. 3--Light Painting with candles

Feb. 10--More light painting, with sparklers

Feb. 17-- Historic Downtown, indoor photography

Feb. 24-- Photo developing basics

Every week we will set up shots and take pictures, so no matter the Wednesday, that is what you should expect.

Facilitator email(s): 
iving2@gmail.com
thelotusduck@gmail.com

Location

Black Dog Cafe blackdogstpaul.com 308 Prince Street
308 Prince Street
Saint Paul, MN, MN 55101
United States
Phone: 651.399.6593
Facilitator's experience: 
To bring back the simplistic beauty in the key elements, the building blocks of photography. To escape this digital world we live in and bring it back to basics for the just learning, curious, anyone that is open to learn something new or to contribute. for all ages.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
651.399.6593
Class maximum size: 
10
Time/Location
Class times: 
Wed, 01/20/2010 - 18:00 - Fri, 03/05/2010 - 20:00
Wed, 01/27/2010 - 18:00 - Fri, 03/12/2010 - 20:00
Wed, 02/03/2010 - 18:00 - Fri, 03/19/2010 - 21:00
Wed, 02/10/2010 - 18:00 - Fri, 03/26/2010 - 21:00
Wed, 02/17/2010 - 18:00 - Fri, 04/02/2010 - 21:00
Wed, 02/24/2010 - 18:00 - Fri, 04/09/2010 - 21:00
Wed, 03/03/2010 - 18:00 - Fri, 04/16/2010 - 21:00
Address: 
Black Dog Cafe blackdogstpaul.com 308 Prince Street
308 Prince Street
Saint Paul, MN, MN 55101
United States
Phone: 651.399.6593
44° 56' 57.354" N, 93° 5' 0.8088" W
Additional class location information: 
Lowertown St. Paul
Intro into film photography: The Pinhole Camera and China's "toy camera" The Holga
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Figure Drawing with Live Model

Drawing from a nude model is foundational for artistic training and provides a great chance for anyone interested in art making to learn more about representing the figure.  Without the cultural and material layers of clothing the form and volume of the figure are most accessible and dynamic as a nude.  The Macalester College Art Alliance has hosted professional models from the Twin Cities area for several years and is now offering weekly open sessions.  The evening will start with warm-up sketches then after the halftime break will be spent on two longer (20-30 min) poses.  All levels of experience and all nature of media from pen to paint to play-doh are welcome and encouraged!  Every Thursday, 7-9 pm.

Facilitator email(s): 
andrew.gramm@gmail.com

Location

Macalester College Art Department Room 113 MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
I've hosted these sessions at Macalester since last spring and I've found the most important thing to do is make sure people that participants feel comfortable and aren't intimidated by the building, the artists around them, or the model. I like being able to have new folks come in who aren't necessarily art students and in the past have been able to welcome community members who have heard of us from friends and flyers. Taking Exco classes and being interested in education outside of the institution and access to and cultivation of a community's resources makes me excited that we can offer these sessions to a wider public. A series of free figure drawing sessions can be helpful for many an artist and provide a non-threatening way for people not used to drawing from a live model to get acquainted with the practice.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
262/325.7471
Class minimum size: 
5
Class maximum size: 
20
Time/Location
Class times: 
Thu, 01/28/2010 - 19:00 - Thu, 04/29/2010 - 21:00
Additional class time information: 
After the first hour there is a ten minute break
Address: 
Macalester College Art Department Room 113 MN
United States
Additional class location information: 
A door monitor will always be at the entrance to the department and show you to the drawing studio
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The Difference Between Blogging and Great Blogging

 

So you're blogging, or you want to start blogging...but you want to do it well, and hopefully attract some readers. The key to good blogging is to write well. Jay Gabler, associate editor of the Twin Cities Daily Planet and author of the Front Row Seat blog, offers a two-hour class on writing, etiquette, and promotional tips for bloggers. What information should you offer? How much of "yourself" should you put in your blog? How long should blog entries be? How do you connect with other bloggers and share your blog with people who might be interested?


Facilitator email(s): 
jay@tcdailyplanet.net

Location

Rondo Community Library - Technology Lab
461 N. Dale
Saint Paul, MN
United States
Facilitator's experience: 
Jay Gabler is the associate editor of the Twin Cities Daily Planet.
Time/Location
Class times: 
Mon, 01/25/2010 - 18:30 - 20:30
Address: 
Rondo Community Library - Technology Lab
461 N. Dale
Saint Paul, MN
United States
44° 57' 18.1332" N, 93° 7' 34.9464" W
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Photography Mentorships.

Basic photography and adobe photoshop will be taught during sessions.

Participants will go home at the end of the final session with a portfolio. Sessions are every friday from 6-8PM at the In Progress Studio 301 (262 4th Street East). Bring your own camera, if you have one. Basic knowledge of photography and adobe photoshopis not needed....

Facilitator email(s): 
Chalor36@Yahoo.com

Location

In Progress
262 4th Street East
Saint Paul, MN, MN 55101
United States
Phone: 651.228.1271
Facilitator's experience: 
One year of experience with instructing basic photography and adobe photoshop. Also a mentor with youth behind photography and photo editing.
Facilitator phone number(s): 
651.367.9378
Class minimum size: 
4
Class maximum size: 
8
Time/Location
Class times: 
Fri, 01/22/2010 - 18:00 - 20:00
Fri, 01/29/2010 - 18:00 - 20:00
Fri, 02/05/2010 - 18:00 - 20:00
Fri, 02/12/2010 - 18:00 - 20:00
Fri, 02/19/2010 - 18:00 - 20:00
Fri, 02/26/2010 - 18:00 - 20:00
Address: 
In Progress
262 4th Street East
Saint Paul, MN, MN 55101
United States
Phone: 651.228.1271
44° 56' 54.8952" N, 93° 5' 7.2852" W
Photography and photo editing skills are not required.
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Basic Bike Maintenance at Sibley Bike Depot (January)

Learn the basics of fixing and maintaining your bicycle!  Come learn bike repair skills with the knowledgeable staff and volunteers at Sibley Bike Depot, your friendly community bike shop in St. Paul.

January 17-February 7, four consecutive Sunday afternoons 3:00-5:30pm at the Sibley Bike Depot, 712 University Avenue in St. Paul.  Contact Jason@sibleybikedepot.org with questions.

Facilitator email(s): 
jason.tanzman@gmail.com

Location

Sibley Bike Depot
712 University Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
United States
Phone: 651-222-2080
Facilitator's experience: 
lots of bike repair classes! Over 30 sessions!
Facilitator phone number(s): 
612-232-2737
Class minimum size: 
1
Class maximum size: 
25
Time/Location
Class times: 
Sun, 01/17/2010 - 15:00 - Sun, 02/07/2010 - 17:30
Address: 
Sibley Bike Depot
712 University Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
United States
Phone: 651-222-2080
44° 57' 20.3508" N, 93° 7' 49.9764" W
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Sibley Bike Depot - Bicycle Trailer Building Class (January) - REGISTRATION CLOSED

Build your own bicycle trailer to haul groceries, lumber, just about anything - even a canoe!    
  In this class we will explore building a strong, inexpensive and beautiful bike trailer with just a couple wheels and some otherwise unused wood. There will be an emphasis  on employing “appropriate technology” hand tools such as planes, hand saws, brace and bit, etc. So bring any tools you own to class and we will tune them up and explore their proper and safe use (tools will be provided as well).  We will not be using any welding equipment. Within the four meetings of this class participants will be able to roll home their own new trailer!

Note: Though we will attempt to reclaim as many materials as possible, there will likely be a small materials fee for the class.

Facilitator email(s): 
johnfinkle2002@yahoo.com

Location

Sibley Bike Depot
712 University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55408
United States
Phone: 651-222-2080
Facilitator's experience: 
I am a Woodworker and Bicyclist and have built a quite a number of bike trailers and have taught fun instructive building classes for many years.
Class minimum size: 
3
Class maximum size: 
10
Time/Location
Class times: 
Tue, 01/05/2010 - 18:00 - 20:30
Tue, 01/12/2010 - 18:00 - 20:30
Tue, 01/19/2010 - 18:00 - 20:30
Tue, 01/26/2010 - 18:00 - 20:30
Address: 
Sibley Bike Depot
712 University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55408
United States
Phone: 651-222-2080
44° 58' 52.6944" N, 93° 14' 27.8124" W
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