<div dir="ltr"><br>Hi<br>Apologies for cross posting.<br><br>Workshops at Access Space this Spring <br><br>* Linux & Open Office for Non-Profits, Sat 21/04/18<br>* Weaving Basics - an introductory course + a loom, Sun 22/04/18<br>* AuduinoMAXX - build a mini synthesiser, Sat 28/4/18<br>* Practical Electronics for Artists – Intensive Day Course, Sat 12/05/18<br>* Digital Design & Laser Cutting for Artists - Intensive Day Course, Sat 19/05/18<br><br>______________________________________________<br><br>Linux & Open Office for Non-Profits<br>Saturday 21 April<br><br>Have you used Microsoft Windows or Mac since school?<br><br>Why do organisations struggling for income have to pay these big American corporations?<br>You may know there’s an alternative kind of free software called Linux. If you’re curious but uncertain how to try it, this workshop is for you.<br><br>It’s a gentle introduction; Linux for beginners.<br>How to do ordinary office tasks and more – without any geeky technical language.<br><br>9.30 coffee/registration. Workshop 10am-1pm.<br><br>Additional free help available in the afternoon after the workshop.<br><br>The workshop leader is Jonathan Cook, Access Space's Administration and Development Manager. He's an experienced administrator with qualifications in management accounting, adult education, social science and activism & social change.<br><br>Access Space has used Linux and Open Source software from the day it opened in the year 2000, and we do all our day-to-day work running the organisation using it.<br><br>Tickets £23.64<br>from <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/linux-open-office-for-non-profits-tickets-44198094691">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/linux-open-office-for-non-profits-tickets-44198094691</a><br><br>Email <a href="mailto:jake@access-space.org">jake@access-space.org</a> for more info<br><br><a href="http://www.access-space.org">www.access-space.org</a><br>_________________________________________________________<br><br>Weaving Basics - an introductory course + a loom<br>Sunday 22nd April<br><br>£70 (includes all materials and a loom for you to take home)<br><br>On this intensive one day course you will be guided through setting up and using a small rigid heddle loom to create your own fabrics.<br><br>A rigid heddle loom is an effective way to learn how to weave and the skills and techniques you learn are all transferable to other types of looms.<br><br>The loom you will use on this course has been designed and made in our workshop by course leader Toni Buckby and is yours to take home. <a href="http://www.tonibuckby.com">www.tonibuckby.com</a><br><br>Materials and additional equipment will be provided.<br>This course is suitable for all abilities.<br><br>Tickets available at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/weaving-basics-an-introductory-course-a-loom-tickets-44221848740">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/weaving-basics-an-introductory-course-a-loom-tickets-44221848740</a><br><br>Enquires: <a href="mailto:jake@access-space.org">jake@access-space.org</a><br>Sunday 22nd April 1pm-6pm at Access Space, 3-7 Sidney St, Sheffield S1 4RG Tel:0114 2495522<br>Free tea, coffee & nibbles all day.<br><br><a href="http://www.access-space.org">www.access-space.org</a><br>_________________________________________________<br><br>AuduinoMAXX - build a mini synthesiser<br>Saturday 28th April<br><br>Auduino = audio + Arduino<br><br>Build an AuduinoMAXX mini synth its own case, to take home, ready to perform music and noise!<br><br>Based on the open source granular synthesis Auduino project, the AuduinoMAXX has upgraded software and hardware that extend the sonic possibilities.<br><br>9/10 Octave Doctors agree!<br><br>The workshop leader is John Moseley, who runs Access Space's maker space Refab Space. He has a professional background in electronics and media production, with qualifications in electronics, information technology and teaching. He particularly enjoys making robots and electronic musical instruments.<br><br>@_Jo_Mo<br><br>This course is aimed at adults, but over 16s are welcome.<br><br>£50 (inc. all materials)<br>Tickets from <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/auduinomaxx-build-a-mini-synthesiser-tickets-44222152649">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/auduinomaxx-build-a-mini-synthesiser-tickets-44222152649</a><br><br>Please bring your own lunch or make use of some of the great cafes and pubs close by.<br><br>More info: <a href="mailto:jake@access-space.org">jake@access-space.org</a><br><br>Saturday 28th April, 10am-5pm, Access Space, Unit 1 AVEC Bldg, 3-7 Sidney St, Sheffield S1 4RG Tel:0114 2495522 (Tue-Fri)<br><br><a href="http://www.access-space.org">www.access-space.org</a><br><br>_____________________________________________<br><br>Practical Electronics for Artists – Intensive Day Course<br><br>Saturday 12th May 10am-5pm<br><br>£36 (including materials)<br><br>On this small group workshop you will learn how electronic<br>components work and how to build circuits.<br><br>It is ideal for those wishing to get started or go on a refresher course.<br><br>During the course you will learn to:<br>* Identify electronic components and what they do.<br>* Read circuit diagrams and build working circuits<br>* Use a range of tools and practical soldering techniques<br><br>The workshop leader is John Moseley, who runs Access Space's maker space Refab Space. He has a professional background in electronics and media production, with qualifications in electronics, information technology and teaching. He particularly enjoys making robots and electronic musical instruments.<br><br>@_Jo_Mo<br><br>To help get you orientated in the world of electronics you will<br>build your own zombie robot that runs off dead batteries!<br><br>This course is aimed at adults, but over 16s are welcome.<br><br>Tickets: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/practical-electronics-for-artists-intensive-day-course-tickets-44222312126">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/practical-electronics-for-artists-intensive-day-course-tickets-44222312126</a><br><br>Please bring your own lunch or make use of some of the great cafes and pubs close by.<br><br>For info email <a href="mailto:jake@access-space.org">jake@access-space.org</a><br>0114 2495522 (Tue-Fri)<br>Access Space, Unit 1 AVEC Bldg, 3-7 Sidney St, Sheffield S1 4RG<br><a href="http://www.access-space.org">www.access-space.org</a><br><br>__________________________________________<br><br>Digital Design & Laser Cutting for Artists - Intensive Day Course <br>Saturday 19th May<br><br>On this one day small group course, you will learn the basics digital design and how to create a wide variety of objects using using a laser cutter.<br><br>You will be introduced to the excellent Open Source graphics editor Inkscape and learn how to configure the laser cutter to bring your creative ideas to life in wood, acrylic, mdf or card.<br><br>The course is taught by Toni Buckby, an experienced workshop leader, who uses these processes in her own art practice. <a href="http://www.tonibuckby.com">www.tonibuckby.com</a> <br><br>Access Space was one of the first arts organisations in the UK to open a maker space, in 2012. Since then we've had a lot of experience in successfully helping artists and makers realise the wonderful ideas they have.<br><br>Materials and equipment will be provided.<br>This course is suitable for all abilities. For examples of the kind of things people have made at Access Space take a look at <a href="http://madeataccy.tumblr.com/">http://madeataccy.tumblr.com/</a><br><br>Tickets £30<br>Available at: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-design-laser-cutting-for-artists-intensive-day-course-tickets-44222451543">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-design-laser-cutting-for-artists-intensive-day-course-tickets-44222451543</a><br><br>Enquires: <a href="mailto:jake@access-space.org">jake@access-space.org</a><br>Saturday 19th May 2018, 1pm - 6pm at Access Space, 3-7 Sidney St Sheffield S1 4RG, Tel:0114 2495522 <a href="http://www.access-space.org">www.access-space.org</a><br>Free tea, coffee & nibbles all day. <br>_____________________________________________<br><br>The arts programme at Access Space is supported <br>using public funding by Arts Council England<br><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><div><br>All the best<br>Jake<br></div><div><br></div><div>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>></div><div>Jake Harries, <span style="font-size:small">Director of Arts and Innovation</span><br></div><div><a href="http://www.access-space.org" target="_blank">www.access-space.org</a> +44(0)114 249 5522</div><div>@accessspace <a href="http://facebook.com/accessspace" target="_blank">facebook.com/accessspace</a></div><div>3-7 Sidney St, Sheffield, S1 4RG, UK</div><div><a href="mailto:jake@access-space.org" target="_blank">jake@access-space.org</a></div><div>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><br></div></div><div><br><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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