Do-It-Yourself

Restore Urban Land with Native Wild Gardens

--- — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:29:38 +0000

Workshop date(s) & time(s):

Repeats every week on March until Wed Oct 31 2012 .

Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 17:00 - Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - 17:30

Thursday, March 8, 2012 - 17:00 - Wednesday, November 7, 2012 - 16:30

Thursday, March 15, 2012 - 17:00 - Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 15:30

Thursday, March 22, 2012 - 17:00 - Wednesday, November 21, 2012 - 15:30

Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 17:00 - Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - 15:30

Description: For those interested in restoring urban and abused land using native and perennial edible plants.

This workshop is for those interested in healing some of the abused landscape we find ourselves in. This healing included returning land to a state more similar to the natural landscape of northern climates while serving utility to creatures who live in the urban area, particularly those of hominid ancestry (who currently have difficulty procuring energy from plants in their immediate surroundings and/or without assistance of oil-based and oppressive technologies) as well as the many creatures displaced by humans.

The goal of this group is to appropriate abused land (such as land that has been paved over or plauged by non-native plants) using native, wild and perennial plants native to the region.

This workshop will be run using consensus decision-making and rotating facilitation (see http://anarchistu.org/Anarchistu/DiscussionOfConsensusDecisionMaking or http://www.seedsforchange.org.uk/free/resources#grp), therefore the direction and scheduling of the workshop is ultimately up to those participating (though the workshop is intended for those interested in actually tending to the land, not only talking about it).

A preliminary schedule may look like this:

Meeting 1 (Early March)
Introductions, experience with land restoration/gardening/etc., goals or mission statement for group, identify land for restoration, discussion of potential resources for plants/soil/tools/storage, plan frequency of coming meetings.

Meeting 2 (mid-March)
Debrief meeting 1, report backs, discuss and implement gathering and housing of resources.

Meeting 3 (early April)
Debrief previous meetings, layout plantings for the land, continue resource gathering

Meeting 4 (mid-April)
Debrief previous meetings, continued planting layout, begin sprouting of any plants from seed indoors, discussion of the current food system.

Meeting 5 (late April)

Facilitator's experience:

All participants are potential facilitators.

Location

Minnehaha Free Space (TBD)

3458 MInnehaha Ave

Minneapolis, MN 55406

United States

44° 56' 23.8236" N, 93° 13' 41.3508" W

See map: Google Maps

Facilitator email(s):

rewildmpls@gmail.com

Additional workshop time information:

Class meeting times and activities to be decided by consensus

Address:

Minnehaha Free Space (TBD)

3458 MInnehaha Ave

Minneapolis, MN 55406

United States

44° 56' 23.8236" N, 93° 13' 41.3508" W

See map: Google Maps

DIY Screenprinting with Living Proof Print Collective

andrew.gramm — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:38:53 +0000

Workshop date(s) & time(s):

Sunday, March 11, 2012 - 13:00 - 16:00

Description: DIY Screenprinting

Participants are invited to join Living Proof for a two-day workshop covering the fundamentals of screenprinting. We'll emphasize Do-It-Yourself methods so folks will be able to take their screenprinting skills out into their communities!

The first day, Sunday 1:00-4:00PM we will focus on designing images to print and exposing screens.
The next day, Monday 7:00-10:00PM we will be printing and sharing prints!

By the end of the workshop, participants will make their image into a one-color print that they can put on paper or fabric to share and post widely and wildly. We will cover print shop basics, introduce materials and alternative inking and printing processes.

Due to space limitations, we can only allow 5 participants per 2-day workshop. Please sign up only if you're sure you can attend both days.

Facilitator's experience:

Living Proof is a group of young screenprinters who use the medium to increase arts access and support emerging voices in partnership with educational and activist projects in the Twin Cities. We've worked with students from middle school to 12th grade and last session facilitated our first all-ages EXCO workshop.

Location

Living Proof basement studio, Minneapolis MN

United States

See map: Google Maps

Facilitator email(s):

andrew.gramm@gmail.com

wehavelivingproof@gmail.com

Additional workshop time information:

Sunday March 11, 1:00-4:00PM and Monday March 12, 7:00-10:00PM

Address:

Living Proof basement studio, Minneapolis MN

United States

See map: Google Maps

South Side Free Skool Roots to Revolution: Food February Workshop Series

sarah.hf — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:48:35 +0000

Workshop date(s) & time(s):

Repeats every week until Sun Feb 19 2012 .

Sunday, February 5, 2012 - 12:00 - 14:00

Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 12:00 - 14:00

Sunday, February 19, 2012 - 12:00 - 14:00

Description: Three consecutive workshops on winter gardening skills, food justice theory and action

The mission of this workshop series is to connect with our community and enhance our skills and knowledge about healthy food production and accessibility.

All workshops run from 12-2pm at the Minnehaha Free Space, 3458 Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis MN 55406 (on the #7 bus line, near #21, #23 and light rail)

Are you interested in building more resilient, sustainable and just communities? Over three Sunday workshops, FOOD FEBRUARY will merge the theory and practice of food justice. Together, we'll grow the conversation by learning from people already getting their hands dirty in the Twin Cities. No matter if you have little experience or a lot, come to connect with others, share knowledge, and nurture community sustainability.

Each workshop will build off the others, but can also be attended individually.

February 5 – WINTER GARDENING SKILLS
Learn about winter gardening, including how to grow small herbs and microgreens and how to sprout at home. This workshop will give practical tips for building sustainability at home.

February 12 – FOOD JUSTICE THEORY
This second workshop will transition from self-sustainability to the systems that affect access to food. Join local food justice activists to converse about why our communities often lack culturally appropriate, affordable and nutritious food with which to sustain ourselves.

February 19 – ACTION!
Come to this final workshop to explore what's being done locally to put food justice theory and practice to work for solidarity, not just charity. Bradi Baker from Project Sweetie Pie, an urban gardening program for North Minneapolis youth, will share her experiences teaching about growing our own food and reconnecting with the land in a culturally appropriate way.

Facilitator's experience:

South Side Free Skool is a chapter of EXCO that puts on workshop series focused on basic human needs, connecting with outside community members and using hands-on and theory-based learning techniques.

Facilitator email(s):

sarah.hf@gmail.com

"Games" for Facilitators, Teachers and Learners

bjhokanson — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:43:24 +0000

This class is a space to share your best games!

Introductions, icebreakers, energizers, team exercises, transitions, idea generators, theatre tools... often, participants in a class, meeting or workshop just recognize them as "games." But these games have a purpose! Beside putting some much-needed fun into the work, these activities tap into learning channels that are often neglected in traditional classrooms, and can bring out the best in a group's creative energy.

Here's how this class works: I'll facilitate a couple activities to kick off the class... and then leave it up to the you and the other participants. You should bring a favorite activity and be prepared to lead the group through it. The only requirements are: 1) You think it'll be fun, 2) Other participants will be able to "take it home" and do it with another group, and 3) It can be done in 15 minutes or less (but can take longer if the group doesn't want to stop). We'll take turns sharing and learning from everyone's games, and you'll leave with a brand new set of activities for your toolbox/toy chest.

A week before the class, I'll email all registered participants a PDF with some fun activities, to get your ideas going (but the best game to bring is the one you know and you'll have the most fun with!), and with a confirmation of your registration. Then, at the first class meeting, we'll collectively decide if and when we want to make "games day" a regular occurrence, and if so, set the schedule.

I encourage other EXCO facilitators, teachers in any setting, and anyone who's ever sat through a deadly dull meeting to register for this class, steal the game ideas and use them on your own!

Questions? Please email or call. Thanks for reading! --Jaime

Facilitator email(s):

bjhokanson@gmail.com

Location

Minnehaha Free Space

3458 Minnehaha Ave S.

Minneapolis, MN 55406

United States

Phone: 612-729-3733

See map: Google Maps

Facilitator's experience:

I'm a 25-year-old white genderqueer facilitator, writer and trainer in south Minneapolis who hates dull meetings and classes, but loves kinesthetic and improvisational activities! I'm also a collective member at the Minnehaha Free Space (where this class is held). You can learn more about me at my website: http://www.jaimehokanson.info.

Facilitator phone number(s):

612-655-1080

Class minimum size:

Class maximum size:

Time/Location

Class times:

Sat, 02/25/2012 - 13:30 - 15:30

Location Accessibility:

Yes

Address:

Minnehaha Free Space

3458 Minnehaha Ave S.

Minneapolis, MN 55406

United States

Phone: 612-729-3733

44° 56' 23.8236" N, 93° 13' 41.3508" W

See map: Google Maps

Additional class location information:

http://minnehahafreespace.org

Description: Sharing activities amongst facilitators and teachers

Traditional Artisans: Preserving the Folk School Education

Steve G — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:12:34 +0000

Workshop date(s) & time(s):

Sunday, October 30, 2011 - 12:00 - 21:00

Description: Traditional Artisans for the Preservation of Traditional Crafts

Apprenticeship once offered an individual the opportunity to learn a craft from masters of that craft. Nowadays, apprenticeship is difficult to come by, which is precisely why this workshop/class/school/folk festival is being created. The purpose of this workshop/class/school/folk festival is to bring together the skills of old to pass them on to others in an effort to preserve the beauty of not only the craft but the culture of the craft. If you are interested in traditional skills/crafts, we welcome you to join this workshop. When enough interest is generated, we will begin offering opportunities to learn the following skills and begin planning our own Folk Festival - complete with an evening barn dance!?!:

Spoon/Knife Carving
A Spoonful of Creativity: Learn to Carve a Wooden Spoon and/or Cheese Knife
October 30, 2011; 12-5ish (material fee ~$30, beginners and experienced carvers are welcome)
Class size will be ~10 apprentices/professional instructor with additional craftspeople available to assist. Bring a high quality, sharp knife (Mora Knifes are great!)

Many folk traditions include the carving of beautiful spoons for use at home and as treasured gifts. The purpose of this class is to pass on that tradition by sharing the joy of learning traditional knife strokes and carving techniques to carve your own beautiful, durable and useable wooden spoon and/or butter/cheese knife! This class will begin with a brief presentation on spoons from across the world while you prepare to carve a useable spoon and/or knife. While you carve, the instructor will share mesmerizing folk tales and discuss woodcarving topics such as sharpening, decorating, finishing and design techniques. Feel free to bring your new and old wooden spoons to share. We will have some tools for student use and additional spoon blanks for sale.

Facilitator's experience:

Jim is a professional woodturner, incorporating traditional slöyd handwork and techniques. Fred is a professional woodsmith with extensive experience in Swedish crafts. Tom is a professional woodsmith with extensive experience in Scandinavian and European rural crafts, emphasizing on green woodworking. Steve is a professional engineer who dreams of becoming as proficient in the wood working trades as the other facilitators.

Facilitator email(s):

steve@stevegorg.com