August
Basic Bike Maintenance at Sibley Bike Depot (August 2010)
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.
August 15th, 22nd, 29th, and September 5th four Sunday afternoons 4:30-6:30pm at the Sibley Bike Depot, 712 University Avenue in St. Paul. Contact Kevin@sibleybikedepot.org with questions.
If this class fills up and you would like to get updates about when new classes will be happening, please visit sibleybikedepot.org and sign up for our email newsletter at the top of the site.
Location
Complete Bicycle Overhaul at Sibley Bike Depot (august 2010)
This intermediate class will build upon the skills taught in the Basic Bike Maintenance class and expand through overhauling an entire bicycle. It's recomended 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!
Class times/dates:
Thursday evenings, 6-8:30
August 19 - Sept 9, four consecutive Thursday evenings
Location
Women and Trans Basic Bike Maintenance at Sibley Bike Depot (august 2010)
The class will be similar to other beginning classes at Sibley Bike Depot, but is just for self-identified women and transgendered folks. In addition to basic bike repair, we will cover bike types and fit and discuss commuting and bicycles as transportation. Come learn how to fix your bike from a female mechanic in a fun and inclusive space.
Four Tuesdays in August, the 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st from 5:30 - 7pm.
Sibley is located at 712 University in St. Paul, next to Saigon restaurant
Our regular Women and Transgender Open Shop Night is Tuesdays from 6-9, so stay after class to keep wrenching!
Location
Complete Bicycle Overhaul: August
Class Time: Thurs evenings August 6-27 6:30-9pm, Sibley Bike Depot (712 University Ave in St. Paul)
- This class will build upon the skills taught in the Basic Bike Maintenance class and expand through overhauling an entire bicycle. 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.
- This is an advanced beginner/intermediate level class that builds upon the principles taught in Sibley's Basic Bike Maintenance. Students who have taken Basic are welcomed to register (if you feel worried about your mechanical level, feel free to come to Open Shop hours to improve your basics). Folks who have some basic bike maintenance experience but have not taken Basic Bike Maintenance are welcomed to attend as well.
- All participants will fix SHOP BIKES. At the end of the class, we will discuss different possibilities and reach consensus on an organization (or multiple organizations) to donate the bikes to.
- Place: Sibley Bike Depot, 712 University Avenue in St. Paul (1.5 blocks west of Dale Street on University)
- Maximum 20 participants
REGISTRATION CLOSED Basic Bike Maintenance: August
Registration is now closed...look for our next class on Sundays in September, after labor day, Sept 13-Oct 4
Class times: August 9-30 (4 consecutive Sunday afternoons 4:15-6:30pm
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!
Class Breakdown is as follows:
Week One: Fixing a flat tire and adjusting your brakes
Week Two: Shifting systems maintenance and adjustment
Week Three: Wheel truing and hub adjust/overhaul
Week Four: Headset and bottom bracket adjust/overhaul
E-mail: Phone: 612-232-2737
Place: Sibley Bike Depot, 712 University Avenue in St. Paul (1.5 blocks west of Dale Street on University)
Class size: Minimum ___4_____ Maximum ___25____
Body Wisdom & Vital Energy
Title of Course: Body Wisdom & Vital Energy
Instructors: David & Pamela Nelson
dave@icoachlife.com office: 651-204-9096 www.ICoachLife.com
Course description to be printed in the EXCO Course Catalogue:
Introduction to reconnecting with the body's innate inner wisdom and its ability to heal itself at all levels, mind-body-spirit. This course is experiential in nature - you will actively explore practical Grounding techniques which you can easily incorporate into your life, giving you more energy & vitality, supporting your well-being, and bringing greater awareness and consciousness into your daily life. Dress comfortably (dress for the weather, we will go outside if possible); bring a mat or blanket and an open and curious mind! Bring a lunch – we will break for 1 hour.
Time and Place Info:
Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. @ Macalester College, Weyerhaeuser Boardroom
Your Experience:
1. What is your experience in this skill/body of knowledge? How did you acquire the interest and skill in this subject area? How long have you been involved?
Dave is certified Level 3 (Master-level) Usui Reiki through the Sophia Center at Ursuline College (Cleveland, OH); completed Level 4 training in healing Qigong through Spring Forest Qigong (Mpls., MN); and went through a 2+-year mentorship in Earth-based grounding work with healer Warren Grossman, Ph.D., author of To Be Healed By The Earth. He has been involved with this work for 6+ years.
Loom building and weaving
Title of Course: loom building and weaving
Facilitator: Molly Erickson and Britt Malec
Email: oneflanelaway@yahoo.com Phone: 414-732-9481; 612-720-3030
Class Time: 6-8pm
Class Dates: *Aug. 10th, 11th, 12th*
Place: 1921 Elliot Ave.; Minneapolis
Course description: Aug 10th – talk about the history of weaving while we construct our own small looms.
Aug 11th – weave together while we show examples of different weaving styles and textiles.
Aug 12th – based on class interest; possible field trip to a fiber studio, felting demo, sewing demo
Class size: Minimum ____5____ Maximum _____9____
What experience do you bring to this class?
Britt- All around fiber dork and art school dropout. Molly- Much passion, good fashion. Maker of things.
How to write a screenplay
Title of Course: How to write a screenplay
Facilitator: Mike Franck
Email: fran0092@yahoo.com Phone: 612-396-3175
Class Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Class Dates: Aug. 6th, 13th, & 20th
Place: Rondo Community Library, Dale & University Ave., St. Paul, MN
Course description: In 3 weeks, we will learn how to write a screenplay from conception to formatting to characterization to plot structure. If you’ve always wanted to write a screenplay, but just didn’t know how, now’s your chance. Sign up today!
Class size: Minimum ___4______ Maximum ___12______
What experience do you bring to this class? I wrote a screenplay for MCTC class.
