U-C IMC Skillshare
UCIMC Skillshares
The UCIMC is all about sharing our time & talents with those around us. A skillshare is a space/place where we learn from one another- a place for sharing practical skills to live more happy, creative, and sustainable lives. Learning is plentiful, happens everywhere, and doesn't need to come with price tags or expert degrees. We are all teachers. We are all students. We want to live with enthusiasm, so let us learn with vigor!
Got a skill to share? Support the community by offering up your skills. You don't need to be a seasoned teacher- this informal setting is a great way to share your wealth, and we're available to answer any questions and help promote it.
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SUPER SUMMER SKILLSHARE EXTRAVAGANZA!
July 10th, 2010 - 11am-1pm
"Microtonal Refretting". (11am)
Location: Family Room (basement of the IMC) Andrew Heathwaite of Oddmusic Urbana-Champaign demonstrates a cheap DIY approach to modifying a guitar (or any fretted string instrument) to play in alternative tunings systems. He will present & perform on his two successful microtonal refrets: a 22-tone acoustic guitar and a harmonic lap dulcimer. No experience in carpentry or microtunings is necessary, just an experimental desire.“Audio Recording Field Trip!” (11am)
Take a field trip around downtown Urbana to learn various techniques for recording audio and how to use the H2 Zoom audio recorder available for IMC members to check out. At the end of the field trip, you will learn how to import the audio files onto a computer and edit them using open-source audio editing software that you can download onto your personal computer for free or use on an IMC workstation. Presented by Carly Nix.“Formulating your aesthetic agenda” (12 noon)
Skillshare on "formulating your aesthetic agenda" "counter-intuitive arting" "fulfilling art making" etc. -- Stealing peoples ideas is OK, but what are you really trying to say with that? Why are you making things the way you are making things? In one hour we will cover: commercialization of cop-battles, silent dance parties, check boxes to find your emphases, trashball work, listmaking, and in general we will throw things all around so that everyone must take a stand on what they are taking a stand on. Presented by Rob Scott & Bobbi Bennett."Building a Radio News” (12 noon)
Learn effective ways to write, edit and voice news stories for radio. Gain basic recording and mixing skills in order get your stories on the air!" Presented by Bruce Harrison.“Help! My Computer Is Broken!” (12 noon)
You've had your new computer for a while, but now random windows appear with cryptic messages when you're trying to work. Your Internet just stopped working. And it's slow. What do you do? The causes don't have to be mysteries. Learn to how find out what's wrong with your computer. Learn how to fix those problems. Find out who to ask when you need more help. Don't let your computer determine what you can and can't do. Take control of it with this workshop. Presented by Brian Duggan.Skillshares During IMCfest 4/18/2010
11am - Frugal Finance, Frugal LivingLocation: Family Room, lower level
Learn ways of making your money strength & about living a frugal lifestyle. Presented by Paul Nolan, Ron Szoke, Nancy Dietrich-CU Dumpster Divers Association.
11am - Audio Production Using Audacity
Location: Production Room
Learn the newest version of Audacity, a popular, open source audio production program. Carly Nix.
12 noon Theater of the Oppressed
Location: South Parking Area
Based on the work of Augusto Boal, in this workshop we will engage in participatory theater designed to explore the oppressions of everyday life. We will use exercises and techniques to brainstorm solutions and rehearse practical responses. Participants will leave the workshop with hands-on tactics to use in their lives and a deeper understanding of the complexity of such issues. The topics we address will be based on the life-experiences of the group, e.g. ablity, race, class, gender, orientation, and adultism. Those interested are invited to continue participating in monthly TOP workshops at future skillshares. Beth Simpson.
12 noon IMC-Tech Training
Location: TBA
Find out about the tech benefits of UCIMC membership-email, webhosting, social networking, and much more. Josh King & IMC Tech group.
Past SKillshare Events
UCIMC Open House Skillshares 3/13/2010
11-3 Birthday Cards to Political PrisonersMake a difference and inspire hope for U.S. political prisoners who have birthdays during the month of March. Amnesty International members will also share some tips for writing effective letters on behalf of "prisoners of conscience". Card-making materials provided.
11:00a Improv basics (acting/comedy) - Laura Woodward (one hour)
Explore your absurd side by learning and playing a series of improv games, just like on “Who's Line Is It Anyway?” No experience necessary.
11:00a Tape casting (art) - Alexis Kikoen and Kati Harling (one hour)
Learn to make unique sculptures from an unlikely material – packaging tape! Create works of art by making 3-D tape “copies” of objects like bottles, cups, light bulbs, and more. Materials will be provided.
12:00p Vocal performance (singing/vocal percussion) - Hannah Newman (one hour)
Be wowed by a performance from acapella group, "Girls Next Door", and learn some basic vocal percussion from experts. No experience necessary.
12:00p Theater of the Oppressed- Elizabeth Simpson (one hour)
Based on the work of Augusto Boal, in this workshop we will engage in participatory theater designed to explore the oppressions of everyday life. We will use exercises and techniques to brainstorm solutions and rehearse practical responses. Participants will leave the workshop with hands-on tactics to use in their lives and a deeper understanding of the complexity of such issues. The topics we address will be based on the life-experiences of the group, e.g. ablity, race, class, gender, orientation, and adultism. Those interested are invited to continue participating in monthly TOP workshops at future skillshares.
12:00p Intro to Radio- Carly Nix (one hour)
1:00p Intro to Audio Production- Carly Nix (one hour)
Check out photos from the summer 2009 Skillshare Series:
