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2014-01-21T07:16:38.000Z
Jason Plumb
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Garage -> Workshop. Early.
https://noisybox.net/blog/2014/01/garage_workshop_early
2014-01-21T07:16:38.000Z
<p><a href="http://noisybox.net/photos/2014/Workshop_redux"><img src="http://noisybox.net/photos/medium/Workshop_redux/structural_damage05.jpg" alt=""></a></p>
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">I'm working on a workshop build out in the garage of my new house. </span><a href="http://noisybox.net/photos/2014/Workshop_redux">There are a few things to deal with first</a><span style="line-height: 1.5em;">.</span></p>
Haywire circuit bending workshop went really well.
https://noisybox.net/blog/2008/01/haywire_circuit_bending_workshop_went_really_well
2008-01-31T05:57:25.000Z
<p>On Sunday, I hosted a circuit bending workshop called "Haywire" with <a href="http://dorkbotpdx.org">Dorkdbot Portland</a> at PNCA.</p>
<p><img src="http://noisybox.net/blog/images/haywire2008.jpg" alt="haywire"></p>
<p>There is some more detailed information <a href="http://dorkbotpdx.org/haywire">over here</a> and I have posted some <a href="http://www.noisybox.net/photos/2008/Haywire_Workshop_2008">pictures over here</a> and added them to the <a href="http://flickr.com/groups/dorkbotpdx/">DorkbotPDX flickr pool</a>.</p>
<p>Overall, things went really well! There was a sizable turnout (35 or 40ish benders) and most seemed to really be enjoying the workshop. We encountered a hitch at the start involving lack of power and fire marshals, but things got rolling and people got into it. Although I forgot to start the recorder for my 30 minute introduction talk, I did record a couple hours of silly and chaotic ambient audio from the event. I hope to convert it to mp3 sometime soon and make it available online.</p>
<p>This was my first time putting on a workshop, and I certainly stood to learn a few things. Like:</p>
<ol>
<li>Arrive earlier than you want to. I showed up about 15 minutes early, which was right around the time everybody else showed up. It was nice to have the help carrying equipment, but I would have been less overwhelmed with more time.</li>
<li>Check power <em>before the workshop starts</em>.</li>
<li>Set clear ground rules about taking toys to hack. That is -- if you take it from the bin, you take it out of the building. I ended up hauling away a seizable tote full of half hacked or otherwise busted items. Ug!</li>
<li>Have dedicated helpers on-hand to answer questions and run errands. If 40 or so people want to pick your brain, you're going to have a hard time...helpers can, uh, help!</li>
<li>Try not to span a mealtime or schedule a break or provide food. If people leave, it can break up the momentum and worse, they might not come back.</li>
</ol>
<p>I also probably should have prepared a few simple diagrams/tutorials that showed some basics, such as adding a line-out. Hopefully there will be a next time, and hopefully lessons learned will lead to a smoother workshop! Thanks again to everybody who signed!</p>