Auto Safety Course (BOTH CLASSES FULL)
Sgt. Cheryl Vossmer & Officer Mark LeBlanc
Mon Jan 23, 05-07:00pm, NW62 Cancelled
Wed Feb 1, 05-07:00pm, NW62
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 19-Dec-2005
Limited to 15 participants.
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
BOTH CLASSES FULL; NO MORE SPACES.
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 some "hands-on experience" in the seminar. NOTE: Class will be cancelled in case of severe weather.
Course will be held in NW62.
Contact: Sgt. Cheryl Vossmer, W31-215, x3-9755, crimbite@mit.edu
Sponsor: Campus Police
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Basic Feng Shui for the Office
Emily Flores
Mon Jan 23, 02-03:30pm, 2-131
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 11-Jan-2006
Limited to 20 participants.
Single session event
Feng Shui: The Chinese art of positioning objects, based on a belief in patterns of yin and yang and the flow of chi that have positive and negative effects. Learn how to place furniture, objects and other items to enhance the positive energy in your office area.
Contact: Emily Flores, 4-104, x8-9361, ebflores@mit.edu
Sponsor: Public Service Center
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Build Your Own Loudspeakers
Michael Price, Ken Stone
Tue Jan 10, 06-08:00pm, PDR #3 Stud. Center
Thu Jan 12, Tue Jan 17, 09-11:00am, W31-031 Hobby Shop
Tue Jan 17, 06-08:00pm, PDR #3 Stud. Center
Thu Jan 19, 09-11:00am, W31-031 Hobby Shop
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 24-Dec-2005
Limited to 10 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Fee: 200.00 for speaker materials and Hobby Shop membership
Into music! This class is about how an audio system works -especially the speakers. We will demonstrate the computerized tools that help design speakers and measure their performance. Starting with components similar to what you get in the latest commercial speakers costing from $600-$1,000, you’ll soldier the crossover networks, build the enclosures and assemble your own set.
Classes include 2 lectures 6-8pm Jan. 10,17 in PDR #3 and 3 two hour workshops 9-11am Jan. 12,17,19 on how to build enclosures. An additional 10 hours time in shop will be needed to complete speakers.
Fee:$200/student $230/staff includes shop membership
Register in shop by Dec. 22
Contact: Ken Stone, W31-031, x3-4343, kenstone@mit.edu
Sponsor: Hobby Shop
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Chocolate Sculpture Workshop
Victoria Harris
Wed Jan 18, 07-10:00pm, 5-134
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Fee: 5.00 for Materials
An experimental session in creating chocolate sculpture of all sorts. Inspired by the beautiful chocolate centerpieces fancy chefs make, this is our own attempt to figure out through trial, error, and a great deal of mess how to do it ourselves. Email questions to vsharris@mit.edu.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/~chocolatiers/www/iapcal2006.html
Contact: Victoria Harris, vsharris@mit.edu
Sponsor: Laboratory for Chocolate Science
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Collage
Amy Desautels
Sat Jan 14, 21, 28, 4, 10:30am-01:00pm, W20-425
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Signup by: 14-Jan-2006
Limited to 10 participants.
Fee: $35 students/$50 others ( Student Art Association standard fee)
This class will allow students to experiment with different collage and assemblage techniques to create anything from fine art to greeting cards. A variety of media will be used with a focus on paper. Some design experience is useful, but not necessary. Go to http://web.mit.edu/saa/registration.html for instructions.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/saa
Contact: Clay Ward, W20-429, 253-7019, saahelp@mit.edu
Sponsor: Student Art Association
Cosponsor: Office of the Arts
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Do IT Zone
Alex Slocum
Tue Jan 10, Thu Jan 26, 05-07:00pm, Lobdell Hall
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Just be psyched!
MIT is a haven for people who like to turn ideas into reality, but facilities are scattered. Imagine if there was a zone in which stuff could be created so ideas, tools, and methods could be shared. The Do IT Zone would exist in the combined basement (with natural light from the sides!) of the student center and a new building between the student center and Mass Ave. The upper floors could contain an MIT visitor center, a theatre, café, student group offices. The Do IT Zone must evolve from student needs. Teams are invited to self form and create their vision for the Do IT Zone. Teams can work on the layout of just one single work cell, such as the ideal painting room, the layout of an entire 2500 m^2 basement work zone area, or the design of the entire building.
Web: http://pergatory.mit.edu/diz
Contact: Alex Slocum, 3-445, x3-0012, slocum@mit.edu
Sponsor: Experimental Study Group
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Get Your Photos Organized!
Penny Andler
Thu Jan 12, 05-08:00pm, E25-117
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 06-Jan-2006
Limited to 10 participants.
Fee: 10.00 for Organizer to use in class and take home
If you’ve been meaning to get your photos into albums, but are too overwhelmed by your piles and boxes of dusty photos, this is the class for you. Bring all your pictures and memorabilia (greeting cards, certificates, ticket stubs, etc.) and $10 for your Mini Power Sort Box, and you will leave with your box full of organized photos ready to place into albums. Feedback from 2005 participants was terrific! I’ll also demonstrate the next step in organization: how to map out an album, page by page so your album is finished in a snap.
Contact: Penny Andler, E19-341, x3-3838, pennys@mit.edu
Sponsor: Penny S Andler, E19-341, 617 253-3838, pennys@mit.edu
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How Bicycles Work and How to Keep Them Working
Craig Forest, Ariel Herrmann, Nathan Ball
Tue Jan 10, 02-05:00pm, 3-270
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Intro to bicycle maintenance and mechanics. We'll address concepts such as where/how to purchase, frame sizing, and safety, and discuss tuning, bearing overhaul, and cycling physics. We’ll answer “what's that squeaky noise?” and “why shouldn't I buy a Wal-Mart bike?” Instructors have >25 yrs of experience manufacturing bikes and tools, owning a parts shop, and performing overhauls on their fleet.
Three 1-hr sections: come for one or all!
1: Intro-topics such as bike types, buying/selling, safety
2: Beginner maintenance-topics such as pre-ride checklist, turning brakes/gears
and
3: Advanced topics: racing, physics, and overhauls
Drinks/snacks provided. Lucky 7 attendees receive free multi-tool!
Contact: Craig Forest, 3-147, 252-1878, cforest@mit.edu
Sponsor: Mechanical Engineering
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How to Make Chainmail
Cyrus Eyster
Mon Jan 23, 09-10:00pm, 1-132
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Learn to make chainmail! This flexible armor made from metal rings was used on battlefields across the world for over a thousand years. This class will teach participants the basic weave used in Europe in the Middle Ages. Tools and materials will be provided.
Web: http://stuff.mit.edu/iap
Contact: Cyrus Eyster, W20-557, 253-7788, sipb-iap-chainmail@mit.edu
Sponsor: Student Information Processing Board
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Ikebana: The Art of Japanese Flower Arranging (CLASS IS FULL)
Hiroko Matsuyama
Tue Jan 24, 01-02:30pm, E38-714
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, an accomplished instructor of the Ohara school of Ikebana, will show you the basics of this ancient art as you create your own flower arrangements.
NB THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL.
Contact: Daniela Reichert, E38-728, x8-8208, dreichert@mit.edu
Sponsor: Center for International Studies
Cosponsor: MIT Japan Program
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Intro to Origami
Brian Chan, OrigaMIT
Wed Jan 11, 18, 25, 1, 01-03:00pm, 5-134
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Limited to 24 participants.
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
An introduction to the art of paper-folding. Create elegant sculptures from paper squares, without glue or cutting. We will learn the traditional crane, flowers, some simple animals and fun folds. We will also try wet-folding techniques.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/origamit/www
Contact: Brian Chan,, (650) 576-8860, chosetec@mit.edu
Sponsor: OrigaMIT
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Intro to Origami Design
Brian Chan, OrigaMIT
Fri Jan 13, 20, 27, 01-03:00pm, 5-134
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 09-Jan-2006
Limited to 20 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Attendees must be proficient in origami, or else take "Intr
Interested in becoming an origami composer? Impress your friends with original designs. We will discuss traditional bases, point splitting, circle packing, and box pleating, with examples for each.
You should be experienced in folding intermediate to complex origami, and have no trouble following origami diagrams. There will be homework! But we will have fun.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/origamit/www
Contact: Brian Chan,, chosetec@mit.edu
Sponsor: OrigaMIT
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Introduction to Making Wood Furniture
Roy Talanian
Mon, Wed, Jan 9, 11, 18, 23, 25, 30, 1, 06-08:00pm, W31-031 Hobby Shop
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 23-Dec-2005
Limited to 10 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Fee: 90.00 for materials and Hobby Shop membership
Learn basic woodworking skills while you build a small table. Starting with planing rough-sawn lumber and ending with a hand-rubbed finish the class will cover safe operation of woodworking machines in a fully-equipped shop. Fee:$90 students $125 staff $150 alums includes shop membership. Register in shop.
Contact: Ken Stone, W31-031, x3-4343, kenstone@mit.edu
Sponsor: Hobby Shop
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Knit or Crochet by the Numbers
Rhonda Culbert
Thu Jan 12, 19, 26, 2, 12-01:30pm, 2-135, Bring your lunch!
No limit but advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 20-Dec-2005
Participants welcome at individual sessions (series)
Need help with reading knitting or crochet patterns? Stumped on something in the directions of your work in progress? Is there a stitch you've been trying to master without success?
Want to see how someone else does it? Learn new skills. Beginner or experienced needle workers are welcomed to join us. Share your knowledge or learn from scratch for an hour of stitching. Get expert advice and help. Join in the camaraderie and be with other “stitchers”. Bring your own Yarn, Needles and a Project to work on.
Contact: Rhonda Culbert, 2-370, rhonda@math.mit.edu
Sponsor: Mathematics
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Learn Henna Design!
Laila Shabir
Tue Jan 24, Wed Jan 25, 03-04:00pm, 2-142
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Signup by: 10-Jan-2006
Limited to 20 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Henna designing is a very popular form of cultural activity in the Middle East. I've lived in the United Arab Emirates for 18 years and have been doing this for over 6 years. I would like to share it with other people! Many people love tattoos and the best thing about henna is it's elegant as well as stylish; plus, it's not permanent. To guarantee a place sign up by January 10 or just show up. Don't show up in your best clothes. Please attend both sessions.
Contact: Laila Shabir, laila@mit.edu
Sponsor: Political Science
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Machine Shop Course
Ed Udas
Mon Jan 9, Tue Jan 10, 09-11:00am, 01pm-03:00pm, Room 4-063
Wed Jan 11, 09-11:00am, 01pm-03:00pm, Room4-063
Mon-Fri, Jan 12-13, 16-20, 09-11:00am, 01pm-03:00pm, Room 4-063
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 16-Dec-2005
Limited to 10 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Instruction and hands-on use of tools: Blue-print reading; grind tool bits; lathe, miller, band saw, cut off saw; soft solder copper pipe; sheet metal, rolling and bending. Each Section is limited to 10 participants. Note that each section meets twice a day, 09:00 to 11:00am, and 01:00 to 03:00pm.
Section A: January 9-13.
Section B: January 16-20.
Schedule to be determined based on participant interest.
Chemistry students have first priority.
Contact: Ed Udas, 4-063, x3-4505
Sponsor: Chemistry
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Online Auctions: Participating and Buying
Robert Sikkema
Tue Jan 24, 12-01:30pm, 9-057
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Joining an online auction site and taking advantage of its bargains requires revealing key information about yourself; and it requires adherence to a set of behaviors. Learn what you reveal and how to protect yourself when joining, plus how to use online tools to find and win the best bargains.
Contact: Robert Sikkema, 9-268, x3-0901, rsikkema@mit.edu
Sponsor: Academic Media Production Services
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Online Auctions: Selling and Feedback Management
Robert Sikkema
Tue Jan 31, 12-01:30pm, 9-057
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Accommodating the ethical disciplines and organizational challenges of becoming a seller in an online auction requires planning and self-discipline. Learn the elements of creating a good sales experience and building a feedback rating that enhances your future sales.
Contact: Robert Sikkema, 9-268, (617) 253-0901, rsikkema@mit.edu
Sponsor: Academic Media Production Services
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Photocollages: Do It Yourself
Jeffrey Dahmus
Tue Jan 17, 01-02:00pm, 1-150
Tue Jan 31, 01-04:00pm, 1-150
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 16-Jan-2006
Limited to 25 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: None
Make your own photocollage!
Photocollages involve arranging a series of photographs of a single subject, often dozens of photographs, into a single, larger collage. They are simple to make, and are capable of capturing broader expanses of space and longer periods of time than individual photographs. This technique was originally explored by David Hockney in the 1980's.
At the first session, the basics of photocollages will be discussed and film/disposable cameras will be distributed so that each student can take his/her own pictures. Film and cameras should be returned by January 24th, to allow time for developing. At the second class session, each person's developed photos will be returned. Using these photos, along with other provided materials, each person will be able to make their own photocollage.
Contact: Jeffrey Dahmus, 35-005, x3-7530, jdahmus@mit.edu
Sponsor: Jeffrey B Dahmus, 35-005, 617 253-7530, jdahmus@mit.edu
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Scrapbook Album Workshop
Penny Andler
Thu Jan 26, 05:30-07:30pm, E25-117
Signup by: 25-Jan-2006
Limited to 10 participants.
Single session event
Fee: 4.00 for materials used in class to take home
Already familiar with scrapbooking and ready to get your Holiday, Baby, Wedding, Vacation, Family, and other photos safely into an album? Then come learn how to use easy, time-saving cropping tools; add pizzazz to your photos and album pages with ovals, circles, diamonds, hearts, ribbons, waves, rings, squares, stars, leaves, and hexagons; mat your photos; make borders and design page layouts; and get more ideas and inspiration. Bring your photos, your album (or call to purchase an album through instructor), and a materials fee of four dollars.
Contact: Penny Andler, E19-341, x3-3838, pennys@mit.edu
Sponsor: Penny S Andler, E19-341, 617 253-3838, pennys@mit.edu
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Scrapbooking in a Snap
Penny Andler
Wed Jan 18, 05:30-07:00pm, E25-117
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 17-Jan-2006
Limited to 10 participants.
Single session event
Have you always wondered what Scrapbooking is all about? Come with just 2 photos, and learn how to quickly and easily turn your piles of photos and memorabilia into safe, keepsake scrapbook albums. We’ll touch on organization, preservation, then complete sample pages you can take home to give you a taste of this fun, meaningful hobby.
Contact: Penny Andler, E19-341, (617) 253-3838, pennys@mit.edu
Sponsor: Penny S Andler, E19-341, 617 253-3838, pennys@mit.edu
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Sleight of Hand - Card Magic & Beyond (THIS CLASS IS FULL)
Omar Molina Jr.
Fri Jan 13, 20, 27, 3, 05:30-08:00pm, 56-169, Please report to your section.
Enrollment limited: advance sign up required (see contact below)
Signup by: 05-Jan-2006
Limited to 12 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: none
This class covers basic sleight of hand card magic. You will learn various maneuvers, secret techniques, pattering, and overall cohesiveness of an effect. Magic is an excellent ice-breaker in awkward situations and boosts self-confidence when approaching strangers. Benefits of public performance permeate the realm of magic into everyday life.
There are 2 sections. The first section meets from 5:30-6:30pm and the second from 6:40-7:40pm.
Absolutely no walk-ins allowed and attendance is strictly enforced. Sign up REQUIRED. Participants are subject to a survey upon request to join to determine eligibility. First come, first served. See you there!
Sorry, REGISTRATION IS FULL. Try again next year. Remember NO WALK-INS. Thanks.
Contact: Omar Molina Jr., 411-C, (956) 739-8039, omj@mit.edu
Sponsor: Homar Molina, BURTON CONNER # 413F, 617 225-8351, omj@mit.edu
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Tech Model Railroad Club Meeting
Thomas O'Reilly
Wed Jan 11, 07-10:00pm, N52-118
Sat Jan 14, 05-11:00pm, N52-118
Wed Jan 18, 07-10:00pm, N52-118
Sat Jan 21, 05-11:00pm, N52-118
Wed Jan 25, 07-10:00pm, N52-118
Sat Jan 28, 05-11:00pm, N52-118
Wed Feb 1, 07-10:00pm, N52-118
Sat Feb 4, 05-11:00pm, N52-118
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Repeating event. Participants welcome at any session
An informal meeting where members design and build scenery, track, operate trains and more. Everyone is welcome to come see our layout, with over 600 feet of track and a fully computerized control system. Students can join the club and start projects of their own.
(As club members go to dinner between 6:30 and 7:30 on Saturday evenings, the room may be empty at this time. Feel free to call in advance to check.)
Web: http://tmrc.mit.edu
Contact: Thomas O'Reilly, N52-118, x3-3269, tbo@mit.edu
Sponsor: Tech Model Railroad Club
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The "No Scarves Allowed" Beginning Knitting (CLASS IS FULL)
Stephanie Houston
Wed Jan 11, 18, 25, 1, 10:30am-01:00pm, W20-425
Enrollment limited: first come, first served
Signup by: 11-Jan-2006
Limited to 12 participants.
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Fee: $35 students/$50 others ( Student Art Association standard fee)
This beginning knitting class will focus on knitting fundamentals through small projects. First project will be a three-pointed hat. All levels welcome. First class will meet as SAA and then travel to a local fabric store to purchase supplies. Go to http://web.mit.edu/saa/registration.html for instructions.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/saa
Contact: Clay Ward, W20-429, 253-7019, saahelp@mit.edu
Sponsor: Student Art Association
Cosponsor: Office of the Arts
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