Here are the Spring 2016 workshops

Creativity, Technique, & Problem Solving: In Theory and In Practice with Rose L
Although primarily a DIY Lets Make Art workshop, we’ll include discussions on the differences and connections between creativity, technique, and problem-solving. Also, art for yourself vs art for others, and the importance of creativity in our day-to-day life *and* for humanity in general. Collaborative projects are greatly encouraged. If anyone is interested in painting or drawing lessons, I can provide that.

 

Anti-Capitalist Positivism with Will
PLOT TWIST: Let’s talk 99% less about how much we hate the status quo, and fill that space instead with suggestions for an alternative (this is the positivist part) structure to society. Over our time at Spring we’ll examine a variety of alternative systems (or tweaks to systems) that we might wish upon the world instead and then critically examine those suggested systems, looking for weaknesses, dependencies, and what it would realistically take to get us from here to there.

Disclaimer: Your workshop leader is decidedly pro-capitalism and is working on a phd in Law and Public Policy. He has a master’s degree in community planning and development. He’s running this workshop for two reasons: 1) He REALLY would love to understand what a better alternative to the status quo is, and 2) it worked really well during a pilot run at Sputnik.

This will be a moderated discussion workshop.

 

Acting Like Men, with Kat M, Goshman, Sophie and Sandy
“Carry yourself with the confidence of a mediocre white man.” – Heben Nigatu

This workshop will explore Typical Male Behavior (TMB). We will discuss and practice different aspects of TMB. What you get out of this workshop is the experience of practicing these behaviors and what that entails. This is not about empowerment, and we do not recommend you behave this way after this week. This is NOT a self-improvement plan; it is an experience that will be uncomfortable to you and everyone around you. No men allowed.

 

Spring Fighter XVI with Coran
Do you like watching epic fight scenes!? Enjoy action movies?! Have you ever seen a fight scene and thought “There is no way I could do that and look that cool.” Well you are wrong! At Spring Fighter XVI you will learn how to fake a punch, fake getting hit and with enough time learn to fake a full fight!

Everyone is welcome, will take into account any previous injuries, no experience required! Bring clothing you are comfortable in moving in, etc. sweats and tee shirts. Feel free to contact me with any questions.

 

Build Stuff with Cat
Cat is moving into a new apartment immediately after Spring and has a few carpentry/furniture finishing projects to complete! So she’s bringing them with her! Glen Brook has a wood shop and Cat has a decent toolkit, too. Cat’s mostly going to be focusing on her projects: Building a bed frame and two nightstands and refinishing a 19-teens secretary desk. You can come help and learn how to do some of these things! You can bring a project to work on (don’t forget sandpaper–ask if you don’t know what grit you need)!

 

Games with David
David is going to play games! Come play games with him!

 

 
If the workshop you want isn’t listed, this is a DIY conference, so email Jake and tell him about the workshop you want to run!

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