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The Skill Shares are Back!

Sumac Skill Share collective and Nottingham Free School | 09.01.2010 19:12 | Culture | Education | Social Struggles

The Sumac Skill Share is back, and this time it’s three times a week.

In collaboration with the Nottingham Free School and the Sumac Skill Share collective is taking Skill Shares to the Square Centre, and adding a weekly idea share into the mix.

It all kicks off on Wednesday the 13th with an Idea Share entitled “Supporting community resistances against Multinationals” where a talk followed by discussion about supporting community resistance, using the example of the ongoing Shell to Sea campaign in Rossport County Mayo.

Saturday 16th January Knitting and Crochet

A winter warmer to kick off the new term- learn to knit crochet and read patterns. Also, a chance to whittle your own crochet hook. This skillshare is open to all.

17th If you want to make the most of the materials you have and want to find out more about which materials suit which design project, come along to this skillshare.

Wednesday 20th January- Perverts guide to cinema

Slovenian philosopher leads us on an eccentric journey deciphering the hidden meaning cinemas celluloid fantasies. Parts 1,2 and 3 will be shown interspersed with free and cake followed by discussion.

Saturday 23rd January- Metalwork

An introduction to metal work with arc welding, grinding and shaping. a good pre-runner to next weeks skill shares constructing a stove.

Sunday 24th January- First Aid

Come and learn some basic First Aid with a qualified burse.

Wednesday 27th January- Feminism and Gender Politics

A fully participatory workshop on the subject of feminism and gender including games, discussions, and an anarcho-feminist film.

Saturday 30th January-Make your own stove-

An introduction to constructing a solid fuel burning stove from reclaimed materials for indoor or outdoor use. Attending the previous weeks metalwork Skillshare will be a bonus but not essential (1030-5pm with a vegan lunch.)

Sunday 31st January- Dancing

At the Tuesday Night project every week someone slams on the stereo and busts out some moves, and within seconds someone is asking how to dance like that. At this skillshare there will be Kurdish and Iranian dance tips for all.

And there will be many more throughout February and March.

All Saturday and Wednesday programmes will take place at the Sumac Centre, whilst the Sunday are at the Square Centre.

Times are Saturday and Sunday 2-5, and Wednesday 7-9.

A creche will be provided, please let us know how many kids you are bringing by emailing us at  nottinghamfreeschool@riseup.net

Sumac Skill Share collective and Nottingham Free School
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  1. Knitting and Crochet change of location — Peat