{"id":1440,"date":"2014-04-18T11:56:44","date_gmt":"2014-04-18T11:56:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=1440"},"modified":"2014-04-18T16:55:21","modified_gmt":"2014-04-18T16:55:21","slug":"theclubhou-se-growing-an-awesome-city-through-a-culture-of-making","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/theclubhou-se-growing-an-awesome-city-through-a-culture-of-making\/","title":{"rendered":"theClubhou.se: Growing an Awesome City through a Culture of Making"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Facebook Like Button v1.9.6 BEGIN [http:\/\/blog.bottomlessinc.com] -->\n<iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Finspiredtoeducate.net%2Finspiredtoeducate%2Ftheclubhou-se-growing-an-awesome-city-through-a-culture-of-making%2F&amp;layout=standard&amp;show_faces=false&amp;width=450&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowTransparency=\"true\" style=\"border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height: 30px; align: left; margin: 2px 0px 2px 0px\"><\/iframe>\n<!-- Facebook Like Button END -->\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/theClubHouse.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-1442\" title=\"theClubHouse\" src=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/theClubHouse.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"672\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/theClubHouse.jpg 960w, http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/theClubHouse-300x181.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Check out\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/theClubhouseAugusta\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/theClubhouseAugusta<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Maker spaces are starting all across the country providing a welcoming environment for tinkering and inventing. \u00a0In these spaces, you&#8217;ll find programmers building cool apps. \u00a0 In the same space, you might find a class of young people learning how to build their first Arduino project. \u00a0You might find an inventor prototyping components for a new product using the 3D printer. \u00a0 In this past week, I had an opportunity to experience a vibrant Maker community in Augusta, Georgia called\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/theclubhou.se\/\" target=\"_blank\">theClubhou.se<\/a>. \u00a0 In this post, I want to share a few ideas from this community for growing your city.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/theclubhou.se\/\" target=\"_blank\">theClubhou.se<\/a> Support the Augusta, Georgia Community?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Supporting Young Makers:<\/strong> The community actively encourages young people to appreciate science, technology, engineering, art, and math through their &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/youngmakers.theclubhou.se\/2013\/12\/20\/some-pictures-from-the-mystbusters-event\/\" target=\"_blank\">Young Makers&#8221; program.<\/a> \u00a0 Class topics can include web programming, Manga, Arduino programming, 3D printing, and much more. \u00a0Mr. Charles Gantt shared his experiences organizing and leading some of their Young Maker events. \u00a0At times, kids have a hard time feeling welcome with their peers in a traditional school environment. \u00a0 Charles has been encouraged that their Young Maker events often provide an environment where these kids feel a sense of welcoming and belonging. \u00a0(Very cool!) \u00a0 The kids can really get into their building projects. \u00a0 In many cases, the students don&#8217;t want to go home.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Creating Jobs:<\/strong> The community attracts people engaged in tinkering and technology. \u00a0 Some community members who met through the organization have started building start-ups in Augusta together. \u00a0 (Check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.txtcam.com\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.txtcam.com<\/a>) \u00a0 In other cases, a job seeker meets a potential employer through an event. \u00a0In this case, theClubHouse.se acts as a social connector for job creation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Community Innovation:<\/strong> I would encourage you to check out the social media feeds on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/_clubhouse\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/theClubhouseAugusta\" target=\"_blank\">FaceBook<\/a> to see the output of the group. \u00a0 In the past weekend, the community participated in the international <a href=\"https:\/\/2014.spaceappschallenge.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">NASA space apps challenge<\/a>. \u00a0 It&#8217;s fun to see the new ideas and projects from people who are passionate about technology and helping others be successful. \u00a0 Great ideas need to be spread and shared. \u00a0 The community has hosted TedX events in their space.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supporting the &#8220;Cool&#8221; vibe of Augusta:<\/strong> \u00a0 I think it&#8217;s awesome that the community is actively leading the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/superhappyaugusta.com\/\">http:\/\/superhappyaugusta.com\/<\/a>\u00a0block party in late May. \u00a0 The event helps to connect the community of artists in Augusta to the community of hackers. \u00a0 Very fun and cool!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><strong>How do you support an awesome Maker community?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Charles mentioned that everyone in the community wants to make something that they can feel proud of. \u00a0 \u00a0I think these citizens of Augusta, Georgia have built something that is very special: a welcoming and innovative Maker community. \u00a0 I appreciated Eric Parker,\u00a0Grace Belangia,\u00a0Charles J Gantt, and\u00a0Vinnie Ingallinera for sharing their experiences. \u00a0 I wanted to share some of their tips for building a Maker community in your area.<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>When you&#8217;re building your own space, do not immediately start purchasing expensive equipment. \u00a0 Focus on building the community. \u00a0 With the community feedback and support, collaboratively start making tool purchase decisions.<\/li>\n<li>The community is generous. \u00a0 In many cases, the community will share personal resources for the benefit of the community.<\/li>\n<li>Partner with user groups and community groups in your area.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage of a culture of pride. \u00a0 The community should be proud of EVERYTHING it does. \u00a0 This applies to teaching, building a culture, or making cool stuff.<\/li>\n<li>Find ways to serve your greater community.<\/li>\n<li>Find Makers. \u00a0 Help those Makers become successful in their passion.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage a DEMO culture. \u00a0 If you spend time in the community space, at the end of the day, you are encouraged to share the product of your work with the community. \u00a0 \u00a0It&#8217;s kind of like &#8220;show and tell&#8221; for Makers. \u00a0 It helps others to learn from your experience. \u00a0It might trigger other innovations too.<\/li>\n<li>How do you financially support the space of the community?<\/li>\n<ul>\n<li>theClubhou.se is supported through monthly memberships.<\/li>\n<li>The community regularly sponsors events. \u00a0 In many cases, the events are sponsored by community partners and companies.<\/li>\n<li>In the future, the community will be supported by grants.<\/li>\n<li>In the future, the community will be supported by co-working space membership fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>I want to express my thanks to Eric, Grace, Charles, and Vinnie for taking time from their busy schedules to share the story of theClubHou.se . \u00a0 I also want to thank Brent Lanford from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.middlegeorgiarc.org\" target=\"_blank\">Middle Georgia Regional Commission<\/a> for inviting me to tour this community space. \u00a0It was SO fun taking a road trip with him and his team to visit this maker space. \u00a0 Thank you Kristi and Robert for the great road trip conversation. \u00a0 I&#8217;m excited to work with Brent and other community leaders to grow a Maker culture in Macon and Warner Robins, Georgia.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>People to follow from theClubHou.se<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ep_aia\" target=\"_blank\">Eric Parker @ep_aia<\/a>:\u00a0architect+entrepreneur, designing a box where the outside is in, and then thinking outside the box again @HackAugusta @_Clubhouse<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GraceBelangia\" target=\"_blank\">Grace Belangia @GraceBelangia<\/a>:\u00a0The girl in green. TEDx Organizer, HACKAugusta, theClubhou.se, triathlete, event planning. Connecting, communicating and collaborating with your community.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CharlesJGantt\" target=\"_blank\">Charles J Gantt @CharlesJGantt<\/a>:\u00a0| Tech Journalist | Reviewer | Maker | Drupal Developer | Gamer | Writer | Photographer | Kayaker | 3D Printer | DIY Electronics Geek | Tech Junkie<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TonyStarkWannaB\" target=\"_blank\">Vinnie Ingallinera @TonyStarkWannaB<\/a>:\u00a0This wanna be Tony Stark is masculine, malevolent,and mysterious; with a penchant for both the adventurous and intriguing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>InspiredToEducate.NET Posts<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=1388\" target=\"_blank\">10+ Lessons To Help You Grow Your Skills as a Developer from Mercer GDG<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=1238\" target=\"_blank\">17 Fun Tools To Teach Kids To Code by @ChrisBetcher<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Benefits of Teaching Kids To Code That No One Is Talking About\" href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=623\">Benefits of Teaching Kids To Code That No One Is Talking About<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"7 Reasons Why The Makers Movement Is Revolutionary\" href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=942\">7 Reasons Why The Makers Movement Is Revolutionary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"How to Build Your Mobile App using HTML\" href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=849\">How to Build Your Mobile App using HTML<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Maker Camp: Free Virtual Summer Camp for Teens\" href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=961\">Maker Camp: Free Virtual Summer Camp For Teens<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"5 reasons to love Khan academy for computer science\" href=\"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/?p=202\">5 reasons to love Khan academy for computer science<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<!-- Facebook Like Button v1.9.6 BEGIN [http:\/\/blog.bottomlessinc.com] -->\n<iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=http%3A%2F%2Finspiredtoeducate.net%2Finspiredtoeducate%2Ftheclubhou-se-growing-an-awesome-city-through-a-culture-of-making%2F&amp;layout=standard&amp;show_faces=false&amp;width=450&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" allowTransparency=\"true\" style=\"border:none; overflow:hidden; width:450px; height: 30px; align: left; margin: 2px 0px 2px 0px\"><\/iframe>\n<!-- Facebook Like Button END -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check out\u00a0https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/theClubhouseAugusta Maker spaces are starting all across the country providing a welcoming environment for tinkering and inventing. \u00a0In these spaces, you&#8217;ll find programmers building cool apps. \u00a0 In the same space, you might find a class of young people learning how to build their first Arduino project. \u00a0You might [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[22,4,6,17,18,16,23,11,3,8],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1440"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1440"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1440\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1445,"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1440\/revisions\/1445"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1440"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1440"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/inspiredtoeducate.net\/inspiredtoeducate\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1440"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}