I received a press release from Cole A. Bellamy, and here is an abbreviated version...
The Tampa Free School is based on other Free Skools around the US and world. Community-building and personal empowerment through teaching and learning. Anyone can teach or attend. based on a decentralized principle, classes are held in homes, parks, or other public spaces.
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March classes
include:
Beyond CFLs:
Wholistic Energy Efficiency for your Dwelling
We will dicuss how to determine your current energy usage,
how to reduce your seasonal energy use (heating and cooling), and how to reduce
your baseload energy usage. We will focus on immediate steps a homeowner/renter
can take (ie - no big renovation projects), within the larger context of
understanding energy flow in the building.
Spoken Passages:
Storytelling
The art of storytelling has propelled human civilization
since it began. Storytelling brings us together around the campfire, around our
children's beds when we tuck them in at night, and around the stage when we see
a theatre performance.
Bread Making 101
Learn the basics of bread making and learn how baking your
own bread is an inexpensive, delicious, impressive, and healthy alternative to
store-bought bread.
Spicerack Herbalism
Learn the medicinal properties of commonly used kitchen
herbs and spices. We will discuss proper storage of herbs, shelf life, growing
herbs, dosage, and methods of preparation. Activities include making an
infusion, a decoction, and a vinegar tincture.
T-Shirt Surgery: Bag
Edition
Upcycle your old t-shirts into grocery bags that you can
take to your local farmer's market! This class will include a tutorial for two
bags: a large grocery bag and a medium produce bag.
Further details about
these classes and many more can be found at Tampafreeskool.com!
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