Hackforge Member Meeting Tuesday, February 2: 6-7PM
At this meeting, we will be discussing ongoing projects, desired programming, the space, volunteering opportunities, and more. Hackforge Members Only.
Computer Girls: Intro to CSS Monday, February 8: 6:30-8:30PM
Get stylin’ with CSS! This styling sheet language works with HTML to bring design, layout, and variation of display. This class is designed for professional women, created by and taught by women. More Information
w.a.v.e.s Festival Info Session for Makers and Artists February 10: 4:30 – 6:30PM
Hackforge, in partnership with the City of Windsor, hosts a free drop-in information session for makers and artists applying to w.a.v.e.s Festival 2016.
The session will cover how to apply for funding for installations and projects, creative examples from w.a.v.e.s 2014 and questions and answers from the festival organizer. Deadline for application is March 31st. Facebook Event
StartUp MeetUp Tuesday, February 16: 6-8PM
Grab a drink, meet some new people, and share your entrepreneurial experiences and ideas. Check them out on Facebook
Board Game Night Wednesday, February 17: 6-9PM
Join us for a night of board games and card games. This event is free and open to everyone.
If you’re new to board games, we can help get you started. Facebook Event
SOLD OUT: Intro to Ardunio Workshop Encore Sunday, Febraury 21: 2-5PM
Learn about this open-source electronic prototyping platform in a hands-on workshop. Registration cost includes an Intro to Arduino kit which you can take home!
No electronics or coding experience required. Please bring along a laptop. REGISTER HERE
Computer Girls: Intro to JavaScript Monday, February 22: 6:30-8:30PM
JavaScript is the language of the web. Get to know this practical computer programming language with this class for women by women. Register Here
Software Guild Wednesday, February 24: 7-9PM
The group for professional developers meets monthly to discuss best practices and professional development. Keep up to date on MeetUp
Hack the Afternoon: Map the Riverfront Rescheduled// February 27: 2-5PM
A digital maps tutorial for beginners based on mapping sites and photos along the Windsor waterfront using Google Maps. Facebook Event
On Saturday, January 30th, Hackforge (255 Ouellette) invites the people of Windsor to write their first line of code. From 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, people can drop into the space, sit with a programmer at a computer and type out a few instructions in a coding language. This event is free and family friendly event.
This event aims to expose those outside the tech industry to the vast world of computer science. The goal is to demystify coding, meet programmers, and give some insight into how programming helps builds the world around us. For those looking to learn more, the day will also offer an Intro to HTML class for women and Hands-on With Ruby on Rails class.
Schedule:
Drop In 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Throughout the day, come by Hackforge to write your first line of code! Sit with a professional computer programmer for 5 minutes and learn some basics before you write out your first command.
3D Printing Demonstration
9:30AM – 12:00PM
As you stop in, check out the demo of this exciting technology by our friends at Kelcom 3D Printing.
Software Guild’s Hands-on with Ruby on Rails Workshop 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Bring your laptop down and start learning Ruby on Rails right from the beginning. We’ll take you through the process of creating an app like Twitter with one of the easiest platforms around for learning and getting a web-app up and running quickly. Registration is required – Previous HTML knowledge preferred – Bring your own Laptop!
Free Face Painting 12:30PM – 3:
Bring the kids down so they can try out some kid-friendly coding exercises and get their face painted!
Computer Girls’ Free Intro to HTML Class for Women 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Ever wanted to learn to code? This free class will give you an intro to HTML, the basic language used to create web pages. Designed for working women and taught by professional female developers, this class will help you get started in the world of coding. This program is brought to you by the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Registration is required – No previous coding experience needed – Bring your own laptop!
Hackforge Board Game Night Thursday, January 14: 6-10PM
Join us for a night of board games and card games. This event is free and open to everyone.
If you’re new to board games, we can help get you started. Facebook Event Here
StartUp MeetUp Monday, January 18: 6-8PM
Get your idea off the ground in 2016!
Grab a drink, meet some new people, and share your entrepreneurial experiences and ideas. Check them out on Facebook
Maptime Windsor: Missing Maps Thursday, January 21: 6-8PM
Maptime Windsor is looking at the Missing Maps project. The goal of this project is to map the most vulnerable places in the developing world, in order that international and local NGOs, and individuals can use the maps and data to better respond to crises affecting the areas.
Missing Maps is a global initiative and everyone from beginners to experts can help map. Whether you are coming to contribute or just learn more, Maptime is for everyone!
Please bring along a laptop to participate.
Hackforge Electronics Club Presents: Intro to Arduino Workshop Saturday, January 23: 2-5PM
Learn about this open-source electronic prototyping platform in a hands-on workshop. Registration cost includes an Intro to Arduino kit which you can take home!
No electronics or coding experience required. Please bring along a laptop.
Registration required! Space is limited! Sign up here.
Software Guild: Ask a Rubyist Wednesday, January 27: 7-9PM
This month we’ll get to see two different approaches to creating web-apps with Ruby, followed by a question and answer session with some of our resident Rubyists, Andrew and Corey. Check out the event here
Write Your First Line of Code Saturday, January 30: All Day
Let’s demystify computer programming one line at a time. We’re inviting all beginners to code to join us at Hackforge for a day of discovery and ‘hello world’s!
Throughout December, join Hackforge for Video Game Month! We are exploring video games from player to creator and everyone in between.
Hackforge Movie Night: The King of Kong: Fistful of Quarters (2007) CANCELLED Thursday, December 10th – 8PM
In the cutthroat world of Donkey Kong, only one can rule. Join us for the documentary about die-hard gamers compete to break world records on classic arcade games.
Hackforge movie nights help raise funds for our programming and space. These nights are free for members and $10 for everyone else. Pop and snacks included! Rated PG-13. Facebook Event
Learn HTML – Free Coding Class for Women Tuesday, December 15, 6:30PM – 8:00PM
Ever wanted to learn to code? This free class will give you the basics of HTML, the basic language used to create web pages. No preview coding experience needed. Please bring your own laptop!
Designed for working women and taught by professional developers, this class is a preview to the coding series for women we’re relaunching in January.
Hackforge’s free coding classes for women are supported by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Video Game Career Day for Teens Monday, December 21 – 1:00PM to 3:00PM
Do you love video games? Wonder what it’s like to create games? Can you imagine a career inspired by your love of gaming?
During the Christmas break, Hackforge is inviting teens to a Career Day around video games. Each speaker will give a short presentation on their job, projects they’ve worked on, education/experience needed, and how video games fit into their work. Some speakers work behind the scenes building video games and others have jobs that use the skills you can find in gaming, like robotics and design.
LAN Party Sunday, December 27
Gamers unite! Join Hackforge for an all-day multiplayer event to help you escape holiday cabin fever.
More information soon!
A look into the life of a Digital Artist and all the outlets for these artists to use in order to express themselves. Involving everything from VR, 3D printing, Games and even customizing your cars paint job.
Computer Girls Facilitator Assistant Hours: Flexible part time
Computer Girls offers computer training to women and young women in the Windsor & Essex County area at no cost. These classes are made possible through a partnership between Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc. (WEST) and Hackforge, with support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Job description:
The two streams of classes teach computer coding and basic computer skills to women. The Computer Girls Facilitator Assistant will be helping the main Facilitator with program development, teaching, and outreach. This person will work both with Hackforge and Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc.
Responsibilities:
Assist in instructing coding and basic computer skills classes for women
Promote the classes in the community through social media
Seek out partners in the community
Help develop further curriculum for the program
Recruit women in the IT sector to instruct classes
Qualifications:
Working knowledge of computer basics
Computer programming experience
Strong ability with HTML / CSS / Javascript are an important asset
Experience working in a team and taking initiative
Strong communication skills, verbal and written
Teaching experience is an asset
Please send a cover letter and résumé to info@hackf.org with the subject line “Computer Girls Facilitator Assistant” by midnight, Sunday, June 28th.
