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Dominic: /* Open to non-members */

2022-07-17T02:41:45Z

Open to non-members

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	*Freeside members get a 20% refund on class fees (taken from Freeside’s portion, not the instructor's portion)		*Freeside members get a 20% refund on class fees (taken from Freeside’s portion, not the instructor's portion)
	*More diverse classes bring more diverse people to Freeside		*More diverse classes bring more diverse people to Freeside

	~~== Open to non-members ==~~

	~~If you are interested in attending a class and are not a member, either email ac@freesideatlanta.org or contact the member contact for the particular class you're interested in.~~

	Freeside is always looking for volunteers! If you're interested in speaking or giving a talk at Freeside, please fill out or application form. We'll contact you to help you schedule and promote your class, lecture, or workshop.

Dominic: /* Why Classes are important to Freeside */

2022-07-17T02:41:24Z

Why Classes are important to Freeside

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	Good for students		Good for students
	*Basic information and a network of help		*Basic information and a network of help
	*Reasonable pricing ~~($5-$20 per hour of instruction recommended + materials fees if applicable)~~		*Reasonable pricing
	*Reliable and organized instruction		*Reliable and organized instruction
	Good for teachers		Good for teachers
	*50% take of all non-materials class income		*70% take of all non-materials class income
	*Teachers benefit from Freeside’s network of interested students		*Teachers benefit from Freeside’s network of interested students
	*Free advertising and promotion		*Free advertising and promotion

Dominic: /* How to register as a Teacher at Freeside */

2022-07-17T02:40:47Z

How to register as a Teacher at Freeside

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	== How to register as a Teacher at Freeside ==		== How to register as a Teacher at Freeside ==

	~~Next~~, ~~register to teach a class by emailing ac@freesideatlanta.org and we'll get with~~ you to look over the lesson plan, discuss the details of the class relevant to scheduling and promotion, make any necessary adjustments, and then launch the class on Meetup ~~and Facebook~~.		After submitting the events form, you will hear from someone on our leadership team to look over the lesson plan, discuss the details of the class relevant to scheduling and promotion, make any necessary adjustments, and then launch the class on Meetup.

	== Why Classes are important to Freeside ==		== Why Classes are important to Freeside ==

Dominic: /* You Can Teach or Hold Meetups at Freeside */

2022-07-17T02:39:23Z

You Can Teach or Hold Meetups at Freeside

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	== You Can Teach or Hold Meetups at Freeside ==		== You Can Teach or Hold Meetups at Freeside ==

	As part of its mission, Freeside allows non-members to teach classes and hold Meetups.		As part of its mission, Freeside allows both members and non-members to teach classes and hold Meetups.

	These can be free or not.		These can be free or not. If there are material costs for the class, the class fee must at least cover the cost of those materials (unless the instructor is providing them free of charge).

	For events with a fee, revenues are split between Freeside and the instructor or leader. The split is calculated as follows:		For events with a fee, revenues are split between Freeside and the instructor or leader. The split is calculated as follows:
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	1. Revenues are calculated, with any discounts to members being ignored.		1. Revenues are calculated, with any discounts to members being ignored.
	2. Costs of materials are reimbursed to the instructor, or retained by Freeside, depending on who paid for materials.		2. Costs of materials are reimbursed to the instructor, or retained by Freeside, depending on who paid for materials.
	3. The difference (again, calculated as if discounts were not applied) is divided ~~by two~~, ~~and~~ the instructor ~~is paid the result~~.		3. The difference (again, calculated as if discounts were not applied) is divided between the instructor and Freeside, with 70% going to the instructor, and 30% being retained by Freeside.

	For events involving making physical things, we think it best that attendees leave with something concrete.		For events involving making physical things, we think it best that attendees leave with something concrete.

Dominic at 02:34, 17 July 2022

2022-07-17T02:34:06Z

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	Some of our events also have Facebook pages.		Some of our events also have Facebook pages.

	Non-members, also~~, can~~ give classes and run workshops here, by cooperating with a Freeside member. If you are interested in giving a class or a workshop, let us know!		Non-members can also give classes and run workshops here, by cooperating with a Freeside member. If you are interested in giving a class or a workshop, let us know!

	We try to focus on classes that can teach basic skills and make some of the tools and technology in the space more approachable. We want to give people the info they need to get started, so that they can develop using the tools and knowledge-base available in our space.		We try to focus on classes that can teach basic skills and make some of the tools and technology in the space more approachable. We want to give people the info they need to get started, so that they can develop using the tools and knowledge-base available in our space.

Jake: /* Open to non-members */

2020-06-09T19:53:17Z

Open to non-members

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Jud at 17:56, 30 May 2018

2018-05-30T17:56:50Z

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	== Open to non-members ==		== Open to non-members ==

	If you are interested in attending a class and are not a member, either email ac@freesideatlanta.org or contact the member contact for the particular class you're interested in.		If you are interested in attending a class and are not a member, either email ac@freesideatlanta.org or contact the member contact for the particular class you're interested in. We can ensure that you get the [http://goo.gl/we3eWP Gate Code] for the Metropolitan complex.

	Freeside is always looking for volunteers! If you're interested in speaking or giving a talk at Freeside, please fill out or application form. We'll contact you to help you schedule and promote your class, lecture, or workshop.		Freeside is always looking for volunteers! If you're interested in speaking or giving a talk at Freeside, please fill out or application form. We'll contact you to help you schedule and promote your class, lecture, or workshop.

Nburn42: /* Open to non-members */

2016-08-23T03:38:43Z

Open to non-members

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	[[Joining \| Freeside members]] are eligible to receive a '''20% discount''' from the posted cost of the class.		[[Joining \| Freeside members]] are eligible to receive a '''20% discount''' from the posted cost of the class.

	== ~~You Can Teach or Hold Meetups~~ at Freeside ==		== Teaching at Freeside ==

	~~As part of its mission~~, ~~Freeside allows non-members to teach classes and hold Meetups~~.		Our classes are taught by volunteers, so they are fairly inexpensive.

	~~These can be free~~ or ~~not~~.		Classes are typically taught at a rate of around $5-$20 per hour. If materials are used, then an additional materials fee is included. If a materials fee is charged, the students must either use it in hands-on class work (ex. welding or mold-making) or leave the class with something to take with them (e.g., a 3D print or a laser cut part)

	~~For events with a~~ fee, ~~revenues are split between~~ Freeside ~~and~~ the ~~instructor or leader~~. ~~The split is calculated as follows:~~		Teachers receive 50% of the non-materials portion of class revenues. The instructor also receives the materials fee if he or she provides the materials. If Freeside provides the materials, Freeside retains the materials fee. Though we typically don't do free classes, some teachers opt to donate their 50% to Freeside.

	~~1. Revenues~~ are ~~calculated, with any discounts to members being ignored.~~		Free workshops are covered under a different section.
	~~2. Costs of materials are reimbursed to the instructor, or retained by Freeside, depending on who paid for materials.~~
	~~3. The difference (again, calculated as if discounts were not applied) is divided by two, and the instructor is paid the result~~.

	~~For events involving making physical things~~, ~~we think it best that attendees leave with something concrete~~.		Teaching at Freeside is a great way to share your skills with the community, get more people involved, and make a real, positive impact on the space.

	~~Teaching at Freeside is a great way~~ to ~~share your skills with the community, get more people involved, and make~~ a ~~real~~, ~~positive impact on the space.~~		Would you like to teach a class, but you're not sure what? Here are some [[Class Ideas]] to give you an idea of what we've heard people request classes on.

	~~'''If~~ you ~~are thinking of giving a class or leaving a Meetup, please fill out this [https://goo.gl/forms/fFA6SxVLht4N3vO52 Freeside Class/Event Proposal].''~~'

	Here are some [[Class Ideas]]~~, which are some~~ classes ~~people have requested~~.

	== How to register as a Teacher at Freeside ==		== How to register as a Teacher at Freeside ==
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	== Open to non-members ==		== Open to non-members ==

	If you are interested in attending a class and are not a member, either email ac@freesideatlanta.org or contact the member contact for the particular class you're interested in.		If you are interested in attending a class and are not a member, either email ac@freesideatlanta.org or contact the member contact for the particular class you're interested in. We can ensure that you get the [http://goo.gl/we3eWP Gate Code] for the Metropolitan complex.

	Freeside is always looking for volunteers! If you're interested in speaking or giving a talk at Freeside, please fill out or application form. We'll contact you to help you schedule and promote your class, lecture, or workshop.		Freeside is always looking for volunteers! If you're interested in speaking or giving a talk at Freeside, please fill out or application form. We'll contact you to help you schedule and promote your class, lecture, or workshop.

Nburn42: /* How to register as a Teacher at Freeside */

2016-08-23T03:36:54Z

How to register as a Teacher at Freeside

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	[[Joining \| Freeside members]] are eligible to receive a '''20% discount''' from the posted cost of the class.		[[Joining \| Freeside members]] are eligible to receive a '''20% discount''' from the posted cost of the class.

	== ~~You Can Teach or Hold Meetups~~ at Freeside ==		== Teaching at Freeside ==

	~~As part of its mission~~, ~~Freeside allows non-members to teach classes and hold Meetups~~.		Our classes are taught by volunteers, so they are fairly inexpensive.

	~~These can be free~~ or ~~not~~.		Classes are typically taught at a rate of around $5-$20 per hour. If materials are used, then an additional materials fee is included. If a materials fee is charged, the students must either use it in hands-on class work (ex. welding or mold-making) or leave the class with something to take with them (e.g., a 3D print or a laser cut part)

	~~For events with a~~ fee, ~~revenues are split between~~ Freeside ~~and~~ the ~~instructor or leader~~. ~~The split is calculated as follows:~~		Teachers receive 50% of the non-materials portion of class revenues. The instructor also receives the materials fee if he or she provides the materials. If Freeside provides the materials, Freeside retains the materials fee. Though we typically don't do free classes, some teachers opt to donate their 50% to Freeside.

	~~1. Revenues~~ are ~~calculated, with any discounts to members being ignored.~~		Free workshops are covered under a different section.
	~~2. Costs of materials are reimbursed to the instructor, or retained by Freeside, depending on who paid for materials.~~
	~~3. The difference (again, calculated as if discounts were not applied) is divided by two, and the instructor is paid the result~~.

	~~For events involving making physical things~~, ~~we think it best that attendees leave with something concrete~~.		Teaching at Freeside is a great way to share your skills with the community, get more people involved, and make a real, positive impact on the space.

	~~Teaching at Freeside is a great way~~ to ~~share your skills with the community, get more people involved, and make~~ a ~~real~~, ~~positive impact on the space.~~		Would you like to teach a class, but you're not sure what? Here are some [[Class Ideas]] to give you an idea of what we've heard people request classes on.

	~~'''If~~ you ~~are thinking of giving a class or leaving a Meetup, please fill out this [https://goo.gl/forms/fFA6SxVLht4N3vO52 Freeside Class/Event Proposal].''~~'

	Here are some [[Class Ideas]]~~, which are some~~ classes ~~people have requested~~.

	== How to register as a Teacher at Freeside ==		== How to register as a Teacher at Freeside ==
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	== Open to non-members ==		== Open to non-members ==

	If you are interested in attending a class and are not a member, either email ac@freesideatlanta.~~org~~ or contact the member contact for the particular class you're interested in.		If you are interested in attending a class and are not a member, either email the group ([mailto:freesideatlanta@googlegroups.com freesideatlanta@googlegroups.com]) or contact the member contact for the particular class you're interested in. We can ensure that you get the [http://goo.gl/we3eWP Gate Code] for the Metropolitan complex.

	Freeside is always looking for volunteers! If you're interested in speaking or giving a talk at Freeside, please fill out or application form. We'll contact you to help you schedule and promote your class, lecture, or workshop.		Freeside is always looking for volunteers! If you're interested in speaking or giving a talk at Freeside, please fill out or application form. We'll contact you to help you schedule and promote your class, lecture, or workshop.

Msleeper at 17:26, 21 June 2016

2016-06-21T17:26:51Z

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	[[Joining \| Freeside members]] are eligible to receive a '''20% discount''' from the posted cost of the class.		[[Joining \| Freeside members]] are eligible to receive a '''20% discount''' from the posted cost of the class.

	== ~~You Can Teach or Hold Meetups~~ at Freeside ==		== Teaching at Freeside ==

	~~As part of its mission~~, ~~Freeside allows non-members to teach classes and hold Meetups~~.		Our classes are taught by volunteers, so they are fairly inexpensive.

	~~These can be free~~ or ~~not~~.		Classes are typically taught at a rate of around $5-$20 per hour. If materials are used, then an additional materials fee is included. If a materials fee is charged, the students must either use it in hands-on class work (ex. welding or mold-making) or leave the class with something to take with them (e.g., a 3D print or a laser cut part)

	~~For events with a~~ fee, ~~revenues are split between~~ Freeside ~~and~~ the ~~instructor or leader~~. ~~The split is calculated as follows:~~		Teachers receive 50% of the non-materials portion of class revenues. The instructor also receives the materials fee if he or she provides the materials. If Freeside provides the materials, Freeside retains the materials fee. Though we typically don't do free classes, some teachers opt to donate their 50% to Freeside.

	~~1. Revenues~~ are ~~calculated, with any discounts to members being ignored.~~		Free workshops are covered under a different section.
	~~2. Costs of materials are reimbursed to the instructor, or retained by Freeside, depending on who paid for materials.~~
	~~3. The difference (again, calculated as if discounts were not applied) is divided by two, and the instructor is paid the result~~.

	~~For events involving making physical things~~, ~~we think it best that attendees leave with something concrete~~.		Teaching at Freeside is a great way to share your skills with the community, get more people involved, and make a real, positive impact on the space.

	~~Teaching at Freeside is~~ a ~~great way~~ to ~~share your skills with the community, get more~~ people ~~involved, and make a real, positive impact~~ on ~~the space~~.		Would you like to teach a class, but you're not sure what? Here are some [[Class Ideas]] to give you an idea of what we've heard people request classes on.

	~~'''If you are thinking of giving~~ a ~~class or leaving a Meetup, please fill out this [https://goo.gl/forms/fFA6SxVLht4N3vO52~~ Freeside ~~Class/Event Proposal].'''~~		== How to register as a Teacher at Freeside ==

	~~Here are some~~ [~~[Class Ideas]~~]~~, which are some classes people have requested.~~		To register as a Teacher, first fill out the [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13q4lWqn3EXZmvmOO-l84AuXej_B8wA8nvCoJUhVjPvY/viewform Teacher Registration Form] and we'll get with you to set you up as a teacher.

	~~== How~~ to ~~register~~ as a ~~Teacher at Freeside ==~~

	Next, register to teach a class by ~~emailing ac@freesideatlanta~~.~~org~~ and we'll get with you to look over the lesson plan, discuss the details of the class relevant to scheduling and promotion, make any necessary adjustments, and then launch the class on Meetup and Facebook.		Next, register to teach a class by filling out the [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Z_oBfRl_2Obk46BxtiALcbkYIoQt-jLwM8IO-QRWoOQ/viewform Class Registration Form] and we'll get with you to look over the lesson plan, discuss the details of the class relevant to scheduling and promotion, make any necessary adjustments, and then launch the class on Meetup and Facebook.

	== Why Classes are important to Freeside ==		== Why Classes are important to Freeside ==
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	== Open to non-members ==		== Open to non-members ==

	If you are interested in attending a class and are not a member, either email ac@freesideatlanta.~~org~~ or contact the member contact for the particular class you're interested in.		If you are interested in attending a class and are not a member, either email the group ([mailto:freesideatlanta@googlegroups.com freesideatlanta@googlegroups.com]) or contact the member contact for the particular class you're interested in. We can ensure that you get the [http://goo.gl/we3eWP Gate Code] for the Metropolitan complex.

	Freeside is always looking for volunteers! If you're interested in speaking or giving a talk at Freeside, please fill out or application form. We'll contact you to help you schedule and promote your class, lecture, or workshop.		Freeside is always looking for volunteers! If you're interested in speaking or giving a talk at Freeside, please fill out or application form. We'll contact you to help you schedule and promote your class, lecture, or workshop.