Can I bring my teenager to the Hackspace meetings?

[Cathy Eden]

Hi, is it ok to bring my teenager (14) to the Hackspace evening meets? I'd be there too. I'm really keen to get him out and spending time with like-minded techy, making types. He's interested in 3d modelling, Python. All sorts. Thanks, Cathy

[Ben Norcutt]

Absolutely just needed to ensure that you supervise him at all times which you've said you will :)

Ben

[Alan Scrase]

Is he interested in the Arduino micro controller and/ or 3D printing?

[Marion Catlin]

Hello Cathy. No at the moment it isn't possible I'm afraid as under 18s are not allowed in the Mens Shed space. We may be able to offer under 18 access in the future but not now sorry. Marion

On 7 Apr 2016 17:51, "'Cathy Eden' via Norwich Hackspace" <norwich-...@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Hi, is it ok to bring my teenager (14) to the Hackspace evening meets? I'd be there too. I'm really keen to get him out and spending time with like-minded techy, making types. He's interested in 3d modelling, Python. All sorts. Thanks, Cathy

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[Marion Catlin]

Ben -  sorry under 18s are not allowed in Men's Shed because of tools and insurance

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On 7 April 2016 at 18:42, Ben Norcutt <benno...@gmail.com> wrote:

Absolutely just needed to ensure that you supervise him at all times which you've said you will :)

Ben

[Alan Scrase]

Is the Python workshop happening at forum later this month?

[Marion Catlin]

At the moment I am looking for someone to run it but it is not looking hopeful at the moment - Chris can't as his baby is due

Marion

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Marion Catlin BA(Hons) Design PGDip Cultural Planning AD:UK Senior Fellow
Free range cultural development and communications professional 

specialising in arts, culture and heritage

Director The Shift Norwich: Culture Shift, Design Shift and Digital Shift

Developing and promoting Norwich as a city of culture

Arts Development UK East Regional Co-ordinator

Trustee Norwich Puppet Theatre and Chair C>Media

Project manager write2screen network

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and Creative Futures

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[Cathy Eden]

Thanks all. I thought that might be the case. It would be good to find out if you manage to get some Python sessions arranged. Is there a mailing list for news or shall I just keep an eye out on here?

[Marion Catlin]

Keep an eye on this group. We also have a Facebook page and a Meetup group. At the moment we are just waiting hear when we can move into a new space which will give us more control and also won't be as hazardous the Men's Shed which has a lot of heavy and unfamiliar equipment. It will be easier when we move which we hope will be in a few weeks. The sessions we run at the Library (Coding Club) are monthly sessions but Chris who runs them has a baby due on 15 April so can't do the next one and we are going to have a rethink. It is his first child so things may get complicated!

Marion

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Marion Catlin BA(Hons) Design PGDip Cultural Planning AD:UK Senior Fellow
Free range cultural development and communications professional 

specialising in arts, culture and heritage

Director The Shift Norwich: Culture Shift, Design Shift and Digital Shift

Developing and promoting Norwich as a city of culture

Arts Development UK East Regional Co-ordinator

Trustee Norwich Puppet Theatre and Chair C>Media

Project manager write2screen network

​ 

and Creative Futures

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Convenor: Music in Norwich and Art in Norwich Forums

Co-director Norwich Fringe Festival

​Founder member Norwich Hackspace and What Next? Norfolk​

Telephone office 01603 765353  Mobile 07946 261651
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Website: www.theshiftnorwich.org.uk

[Cathy Eden]

Right-o. Will keep an eye out n join the Facebook group. Hope to meet you all at some point soon

[Ben Norcutt]

My bad sorry Cathy but once we have our space then yes with supervision. :)

Ben

On Thursday, 7 April 2016 17:51:16 UTC+1, Cathy Eden wrote:

[Alan Childs]

I used to run a couple of after primary-school clubs with https://www.codeclub.org.uk/ and got to teach some Python to 9 - 11 year olds. My current Birdbox project started out as an idea the kids had of logging bird activity with Python and I managed to get them playing around with a few sensors for it. Unfortunately it seems (from what I've seen at least) that a gap exists for high school age children interested in developing electronics and programming outside of the school curriculum.
Sadly I got moved around at my current employer and I've had to stop the volunteering for a bit, but will love to help out as soon as I can find another job!

[Marion Catlin]

Do you fancy doing a one-off on 23 April? 

Marion Catlin BA(Hons) Design PGDip Cultural Planning AD:UK Senior Fellow
Free range cultural development and communications professional 

specialising in arts, culture and heritage

Director The Shift Norwich: Culture Shift, Design Shift and Digital Shift

Developing and promoting Norwich as a city of culture

Arts Development UK East Regional Co-ordinator

Trustee Norwich Puppet Theatre and Chair C>Media

Project manager write2screen network

​ 

and Creative Futures

Steering group member Sistema in Norwich

Convenor: Music in Norwich and Art in Norwich Forums

Co-director Norwich Fringe Festival

​Founder member Norwich Hackspace and What Next? Norfolk​

Telephone office 01603 765353  Mobile 07946 261651
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On 8 April 2016 at 12:16, Alan Childs <al...@megazirt.co.uk> wrote:

I used to run a couple of after primary-school clubs with https://www.codeclub.org.uk/ and got to teach some Python to 9 - 11 year olds. My current Birdbox project started out as an idea the kids had of logging bird activity with Python and I managed to get them playing around with a few sensors for it. Unfortunately it seems (from what I've seen at least) that a gap exists for high school age children interested in developing electronics and programming outside of the school curriculum.
Sadly I got moved around at my current employer and I've had to stop the volunteering for a bit, but will love to help out as soon as I can find another job!

[Karl Ablitt]

I was gonna suggest a one off meeting at one of the venues available to us, such as the library or Epic?

[Marion Catlin]

We have a coding club session booked at the Library on Saturday 23 April but Chris Heath (who has been running the sessions) can't lead it this month so we have an opportunity to do something which could involve Arduino and Python but I can't do it, it needs some people to volunteer to run it.

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Marion Catlin BA(Hons) Design PGDip Cultural Planning AD:UK Senior Fellow
Free range cultural development and communications professional 

specialising in arts, culture and heritage

Director The Shift Norwich: Culture Shift, Design Shift and Digital Shift

Developing and promoting Norwich as a city of culture

Arts Development UK East Regional Co-ordinator

Trustee Norwich Puppet Theatre and Chair C>Media

Project manager write2screen network

​ 

and Creative Futures

Steering group member Sistema in Norwich

Convenor: Music in Norwich and Art in Norwich Forums

Co-director Norwich Fringe Festival

​Founder member Norwich Hackspace and What Next? Norfolk​

Telephone office 01603 765353  Mobile 07946 261651
LinkedIn Marion de Mello Catlin  Skype marionecatlin
Twitter accounts marionofnorwich and norwichcultcity

Website: www.theshiftnorwich.org.uk

[Alan Scrase]

I would be happy to support some one running a course but have no Python experience and novice Arduino.

Alan

[Alan Childs]

Unfortunately work all day Saturdays and Sundays, and late evenings most of the week. I could possibly do something the Friday 22nd, but I assume it's 23rd or nothing?

[Cathy Eden]

I've just asked him and yes he is!

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[Alan Scrase]

Hi Cathy,

We hope to run some beginner Arduino courses and the Hackspace has a couple of 3D printers which members can use (or their sons). When we sort our premises out, hopefully soon, we will let you know and you can come along. Alternatively come along to Pitt Street on your own and see what we are about.

Alan

ps I am not there this Monday but Marion and hopefully the others will be.

[Cathy Eden]

Thanks Alan. I'll keep an eye on these group messages.

Cathy

[Marion Catlin]

I won't be there till at least 7.30pm maybe later but Toby is normally our Monday host

Marion

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Marion Catlin BA(Hons) Design PGDip Cultural Planning AD:UK Senior Fellow
Free range cultural development and communications professional 

specialising in arts, culture and heritage

Director The Shift Norwich: Culture Shift, Design Shift and Digital Shift

Developing and promoting Norwich as a city of culture

Arts Development UK East Regional Co-ordinator

Trustee Norwich Puppet Theatre and Chair C>Media

Project manager write2screen network

​ 

and Creative Futures

Steering group member Sistema in Norwich

Convenor: Music in Norwich and Art in Norwich Forums

Co-director Norwich Fringe Festival

​Founder member Norwich Hackspace and What Next? Norfolk​

Telephone office 01603 765353  Mobile 07946 261651
LinkedIn Marion de Mello Catlin  Skype marionecatlin
Twitter accounts marionofnorwich and norwichcultcity

Website: www.theshiftnorwich.org.uk

[Brian Norman]

I have done a bit of python programming but nothing much on arduino.
I have been concentrating on physical control using raspberry pi and python through GPIO pins, but standard boring stuff should be easy.
Not sure what coding club entails? but might be able to help.
Should be along next monday, so we could discuss it then?

On Thursday, 7 April 2016 17:51:16 UTC+1, Cathy Eden wrote:

[Alan Scrase]

Hi Cathy,

We are doing an introduction to the Arduino Uno this coming Saturday at the forum in Norwich 1-4pm. If you and your son would like to come please let me know. Only requirements is a laptop.

Alan Scrase

On 7 April 2016 at 17:51, 'Cathy Eden' via Norwich Hackspace <norwich-...@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Hi, is it ok to bring my teenager (14) to the Hackspace evening meets? I'd be there too. I'm really keen to get him out and spending time with like-minded techy, making types. He's interested in 3d modelling, Python. All sorts. Thanks, Cathy

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[Ben Norcutt]

Hi Cathy,

I hope you've seen that we now have our own premises so if you're still interested in coming along please do.

Ben

[Cathy Eden]

Thanks Ben. Yes I have. Great news. He's on holiday at the moment but I will endeavour to bring him along soon!

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