Entries for the ‘Courses’ Category

Practical intro to computer security – Thursday, 22nd, March, 2012

What: We are going to have a intro to practical computer security forced on “How to use it and why” instead of “How it works and why it is good”. These talks will be directed a people with good computer experience that want to learn more about how to securely communicates and protect there data. [...]

Intro to puppet making workshop – Monday, March 26th, 2012

We are planning on running a Intro to puppet making workshop on Monday, March 26th, 2012 (craft night) I am by no means an expert in the art of puppet making but with experience I would like to get good at it. Last week we made some simple puppets that I think turned out well. Bring [...]

Introduction and tutorial to non-euclidean geometry and riemann manifolds – 13th Dec, 2011 Tuesday

What:  A quick introduction and tutorial to non-euclidean geometry and Riemannian manifold, as implemented with paper and tape, and then a bold adventure into the kind of mind-bending geometry where parallel lines can diverge, angles can sum to more than tau (2*pi), and circumferences can grow exponentially. Where: VHS When: 7:30-10:30 pm  13th Dec, 2011 [...]

Workshop: How to assemble a 64 watt panel of solar cells, enclosure and all.

The class will take place August 7th (Sunday) and the class will be from 10am to 4pm. The Vancouver Hack Space is located at 45 W Hastings, very close to the downtown core, and is in an amazing space for tinkerers and science geeks. We’ll start with an intro to basic electrical theory for the [...]

Intro to Arduino Night – July 19th, 2011

Arduino Introduction Night Learn about one of the most popular pieces of Open Source Hardware! The Arduino is good for beginners and hobbyists to get started with Electronics quickly and to work on various projects. Bringing your own Arduino is recommended if you are looking for a more hands-on experience. Where: 45 West Hastings – Back [...]