[Noisebridge-discuss] why is a new 24/7 space needed if classes generally occur in evenings?

[Christie Dudley]

We've already discussed holding classes offsite.  Some of the reasons
discussed include:
- Classes are our biggest draw for new members.  It's a great way for
people to check out the space.  If we just offer classes somewhere
else, you might as well sign up for community college or something.

- It's really neat to be able to cross-pollinate between classes or
individuals loitering about the space.

- By having classes in the space, it makes it easy to drop in/drop out
as the class interests you.

- Many classes use equipment that we'd like to keep around the space.
It'd be bad to be carting this around all the time.

I'm sure there are others.  But we're so cramped for space right now
that people are talking about holding classes and other events
offsite.  We lose all these benefits, though.  It's also not just
classes that make the space crowded.  A class doesn't even have to be
in session for it to be hard to move around there.

Christie

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On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 2:34 PM, munkeyfreenix
batcat<munkeyfreenix.batcat at gmail.com> wrote:
> just a thought that dawned on me, so plz correct me if im wrong.
>
> seems like the *problem*(?) is that 83c has become a classroom when folks
> are able to go there, so folks want new space. but if classes are generally
> in evening, why not negotiate with another space to *host* noisebridge for
> certain hours in evenings specifically for noisebridge classes. this would
> be alot cheaper, plus then things like noisebridge fundraiser parties could
> also be used to help its lil offspring in the east bay thats wanting to get
> a lil ol space of their own?
>
> admittedly, there is self interest speaking here as well, as i almost never
> make it to the city, and want an east bay space/community, so things like
> throwing a party i would be more into if they were to help the hackeastbay
> space. this was part of my motivation for the godspeed you black cat (gyb_c)
> hacker parties.
>
> but i think the question is worth asking. think about all the spaces in the
> mission, for example, that don't use their space after 5pm. they would
> definitely at least be interested in getting some $$ to rent their space for
> classes in the evening.
>
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