(Not Too) Close Up Magic
Alan Oppenheim
Schedule: TBD
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 10 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: no serious previous experience
This is intended as an introduction to basic close up and not so close up magic. The "leader" is only moderately experienced and is mainly using the activity as an opportunity to improve his skills with others who are interested in learning. The number of sessions will depend on the interests of the group.
Contact: Alan Oppenheim, 36-615, x3-4177, avo@mit.edu
Sponsor: Alan V Oppenheim, 36-615, 617 253-4177, avo@mit.edu
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Arts and Crafts in Hyperbolic, Euclidean, and Spherical Space
Yvonne Lai
Wed Jan 9, Thu Jan 10, Tue Jan 15, 03-04:00pm, 24-619
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: A desire to visualize funky shapes.
Make and bring home your own copy of hyperbolic space, learn about geometry, the shape of space, donuts, and double donuts. We'll construct wacky 3-spaces that don't look at all like the one we live in. All (Euclidean 3-space embeddable) construction materials will be provided. Each day can stand alone but will provide a better picture with the other days.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/esg/www/iap
Contact: Yvonne Lai, 24-612, x3-7786, yvonne@mit.edu
Sponsor: Experimental Study Group
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Build Your Own Loudspeakers
Neils Braroe, Ken Stone
Tue-Wed, Jan 9, 15-16, 22-23, 29-30, 06-08:00pm, W31-031 (Hobby Shop)
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 14-Dec-2001
Limited to 10 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: MIT Hobby Shop membership
Fee: 180.00 for materials for speakers
Save 60-80% on the cost of comparable commercial loudspeakers by making your own. For beginners, the course will cover loudspeaker design and construction. No audio engineering background needed, it includes crossover filter design, selection of speakers, how to build enclosures, etc. Class includes 4 evening lectures about design and theory and 3 morning sessions on how to build them in the shop. Additional time during regular shop hours will be needed to complete your speakers.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/campus-activities/hobbyshop/
Contact: Ken Stone, W31-031, x3-4343, kenstone@mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Hobby Shop
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Calligraphy Workshop: The Gothic Script
Catherine Crow - Guildmistress of the Boston-area SCA Calligraphers
Tue Jan 15, 02-03:00pm, 8-205
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Learn to do Calligraphy! This class will teach the Gothic script, which has been in use since the 14 century. Materials and tools provided. No experience necessary.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/sca/www/iap2002/
Contact: Jimmy Rising, jrising@mit.edu
Sponsor: Society for Creative Anachronism
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Chainmail Workshop
Jimmy Rising
Wed Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 05-07:30pm, PDR3 (W20-303)
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
Chainmail is a flexible fabric constructed of linked metal rings, used since ancient times as a form of armor. Learn how to make chainmail. All tools and materials will be supplied; however, please bring needle-nose pliers if you have them.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/sca/www/iap2002/
Contact: Jimmy Rising, jrising@mit.edu
Sponsor: Society for Creative Anachronism
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Cheap Uniques
Allison Dolan, Jeanne Cavanaugh
Wed Jan 16, 02-03:30pm, 5-231
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: Bring own sissors if you want try a craft.
A craft workshop - see examples of quick crafts you can make yourself for very little expense. Demos given for making several of the craft ideas displayed.
Contact: Jeanne Cavanaugh, cavan@mit.edu
Sponsor: Information Systems
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Chinese/Taiwanese Crafts Series
Nini Duh, Pey-Hua Hwang, Annie Wang, Margaret Wong
Wed Jan 9, 16, 23, 30, 03-05:00pm, Location TBD
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Ever wanted to learn how to write Chinese calligraphy, tie those pretty knots, or paint your own lanterns? Sign up for the ATS Crafts Series! We are meeting every Wednesday from 3pm-5pm to make cool cultural crafts. If you have something you want to make or learn to make, email mitats-request@mit.edu, and we'll see what we can arrange for you!
Possible fee of approx. $5 for special materials (depending on available funding)
Web: http://web.mit.edu/mitats/www
Contact: Nini Duh, MacGregor D223, x5-9379, duh@mit.edu
Sponsor: Association of Taiwanese Students
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Crazy Research Open House
Sloan Kulper, Tim Anderson
Sat Feb 2, 05-09:00pm, N52-115, Fun!
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Come check out our remote control bowling ball, pac man robot, and other engineering oddities. Working on a project of your own, or want to get started? Come check us out.
Web: http://www.mit.edu/activities/miters
Contact: Sloan Kulper, N52-115, x3-2060, robot@mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Electronic Research Society
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Creative Pamphlet Making
Heather Caldwell, Kate Beattie, Chris Coughlin, Kristen Nummerdor
Fri Feb 1, 01:30-04:30pm, 14-0513
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 6 participants.
Single session event
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a simple, yet beautiful, book by hand? If so, please join the Preservation Services staff at the Libraries for an afternoon of creative pamphlet making. During the workshop, traditional techniques for folding pages, sewing pages together, and making a cover for a pamphlet will be introduced. We will provide a selection of blank text paper, decorated cover papers, and colored thread for participants to make two small pamphlets each. Please sign up via email to caldwell@mit.edu.
Contact: Heather Caldwell, 14-0513, x3-5692, caldwell@mit.edu
Sponsor: Libraries
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Decorations and Crafts for the Chinese New Year Banquet!
Lilian Chau, Emily Chi, Joyce Lo
Tue, Thu, Jan 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 02-04:00pm, West Lounge
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: lots of enthusiasm and creativity!
Come join us in creating decorations for the Chinese New Year's Banquet 2002! We'll be making origami ball lanterns, paper firecrackers (non-operating), calligraphy, painting, and more! All supplies will be provided.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/lec/www/banquet
Contact: Lilian Chau, 224A, x5-8221, lec@mit.edu
Sponsor: Chinese Students Club
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Ikebana: The Art of Japanese Flower Arranging
Hiroko Matsuyama
Tue Jan 8, 01-03:00pm, E38-615
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 15 participants.
Single session event
Fee: 10.00 for cost of materials
Hiroko Matsuyama-sensei, an accomplished instructor in the art of ikebana, will show you the basics of this ancient art as you create your own flower arrangements. Organized by the MIT Japan Program.
Contact: Quan Mong Quan, E38-762B, x2-1483, qmquan@mit.edu
Sponsor: Center for International Studies
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Introduction to Auto Safety and Fix-It
Sgt. Cheryl Vossmer, Donna Laundry, Facilities, Bill Van Schalkwyk, Envr. Mgmt.
Wed Jan 30, 05-07:30pm, NW62 (310 Mass Ave)
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
This introductory course is for people who don't know how to change a flat tire, jump-start a car, set up safety devices if your car breaks down, or how to control your car if you have a blow out. You'll have the opportunity for "hands-on experience" in changing a tire or jump-starting a battery.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/cp/www/iap.html
Contact: Cheryl Vossmer, W31-215, x3-9755, crimbite@mit.edu
Sponsor: Campus Police
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Introduction to Household Plumbing
Dan Gustafson
Tue Jan 15, 12:30-02:30pm, E19-127
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Prereq: None
Learn how to do quick repairs to faucets and toilets, and how to clear a drain.
Contact: Kathy Collupy, E19-129, x8-9429, kcollupy@plant.mit.edu
Sponsor: Department of Facilities
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Introduction to Woodworking
Roy Talanian
Tue, Thu, Jan 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, 06-08:00pm, W31-031 (Hobby Shop)
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 21-Dec-2001
Limited to 10 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Hobby Shop membership
Fee: 60.00 for wood for project
Learn basic woodworking skills. You will build an upholstered foot stool, starting from planing rough-sawn lumber to putting on a hand-rubbed finish. You'll learn safe operation of woodworking machines in a fully-equipped shop. Space limited; sign up immediately in the Hobby Shop.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/campus-activities/hobbyshop/
Contact: Ken Stone, W31-031, x3-4343, kenstone@mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Hobby Shop
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Origami: Japanese Paper Folding
Miyuki Tachibana
Tue Jan 15, 02-04:00pm, E38-714
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Limited to 20 participants.
Single session event
Fee: 5.00 for cost of materials
Origami is the art of paper folding. Miyuki Tachibana-sensei, an accomplished instructor of Origami will show various patterns of folding. Organized by the MIT Japan Program.
Contact: Quan Mong Quan, E38-762B, x2-1483, qmquan@mit.edu
Sponsor: Center for International Studies
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Sharpening Chisels and Handplanes
Joe Gifun
Mon Jan 14, 05-08:00pm, W31-031 (Hobby Shop)
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 12-Jan-2002
Limited to 10 participants.
Single session event
Prereq: none
Fee: 5.00 for materials
Sharp tools are the key to successful woodworking. Learn how to sharpen chisels and planes with skilled woodworker Joe Gifun. Joe will explain and demonstrate and then give everyone a chance to try. Bring your own chisel or plane iron if possible.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/campus-activities/hobbyshop/
Contact: Ken Stone, W31-031, x3-4343, kenstone@mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Hobby Shop
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Tablesaw Basics
Ken Stone
Mon Jan 28, 05:30-08:00pm, Hobby Shop (W31-031)
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 25-Jan-2002
Limited to 10 participants.
Single session event
The tablesaw is one of the most versatile but dangerous machines in the wood shop. Ken Stone will demonstrate and give tips on its safe use based on 30 years of experience.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/campus-activities/hobbyshop/
Contact: Ken Stone, W31-031, x3-4343, kenstone@mit.edu
Sponsor: MIT Hobby Shop
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Textile Arts
Sara Barron
Tue, Thu, Jan 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, 03-05:00pm, 24-619
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Prereq: None
Want to learn to knit a sweater? Make a quilt? Latch-hook a wall hanging? Make a chainmail gauntlet? Whether you've already got a project, want to start a new one, or just learn some neat textile arts, you are welcome to join us. We are meeting to practice our arts, learn some new ones, and exchange ideas.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/esg/www/iap
Contact: Sara Barron, 24-612, x3-7786, textiles@mit.edu
Sponsor: Experimental Study Group
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Tunic-Making Workshop
Veronica McNulty - Boston-area SCA Minister of Arts & Sciences
Mon Jan 21, 10am-06:00pm, 16-168
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 18-Jan-2002
Single session event
Make your own medieval tunic, like those used by men and women throughout the middle ages! This workshop will take you from uncut cloth through to the completed tunic.
Costs: $10, or your own fabric.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/sca/www/iap2002
Contact: Jimmy Rising, jrising@mit.edu
Sponsor: Society for Creative Anachronism
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