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December 6, 2009 Uncategorized
FiberCamp Boston
January 9 and 10, 2010
Arsenal Center For The Arts
321 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 02472
FiberCamp Boston is an un-conference, organized for and by fiber enthusiasts.
FiberCamp Boston is an ad-hoc gathering (or un-conference) for and by spinners, knitters, crocheters, felters, dyers, and weavers and other fiber and surface design enthusiasts. Come not just to watch, but to interact, participate and become part of the community. Beginners, professionals and everyone in between are invited. Be ready to contribute, learn and participate. You can participate by giving a presentation, demo, or join another cooperative event, be on a panel/roundtable, or help out during the weekend. Share what you’re seeing with others not at FiberCamp via your blog
Topics may include, but are not limited to: techniques, pattern writing, online community, stash management, and color work.
Tickets are $27 for Common Cod Fiber Guild members. Nonmembers are welcome! The cost is $37 who sign up in advance. Tickets will be available the weekend-0f the event for nonmembers for $47.
The Common Cod Fiber Guild
The Common Cod Fiber Guild is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that seeks to create a fun and supportive environment for learning and participating in fiber activities. Meetings occur bimonthly on the second Friday of odd numbered months. We will always do our best to incorporate and support our local yarn shops, producers, dyers, and artisans. They are an integral part of our fiber community. For more information, go to Cod’s web site.
The un-conference
The first un-conference (BarCamp) was held in 2005. The un-conference provided space with a schedule that was filled in by the attendees during the weekend. FiberCamp will be a little different, as participants can sign up for programming slots before the event. Un-conferences rely on the passion of the participants, putting them into the driver’s seat. What do they want to learn? What can they share? How can you help?
Decide that you have something to share… a simple trick, a full scale lecture about something you are passionate about… How to spin strange yarns? how to felt to cotton? how to steek? how to choose colors? Types of yarn? Marketing in the yarn world? Math for knitters? Knitting for wool allergies? Design tips? Writing patterns? using powertools to enhance your spinning? Growing and harvesting quiviut? Textiles from all over the world?
ANYTHING! FiberCamp happens because of you!
While loosely structured, there are rules at an unconference. All attendees are encouraged to present or facilitate a session. However this can be intimidating for some people. Everyone is also asked to share information and experiences of the event, both live and after the fact, via public web channels including (but not limited to) blogging, photo sharing, social bookmarking, twittering, wiki-ing. This open encouragement to share everything about the event is in deliberate contrast to the “off the record by default” and “no recordings” rules at many private invite-only participant driven conferences.
Community Rules
When you come, be prepared to share with Fibercampers.
When you leave, be prepared to share it with the world.
Attendees should be ready to give a demo, a session, or help with one, or otherwise volunteer and contribute in some way to support the event. The participants choose the demos or presentations they want to see, and are welcome to move between rooms during the sessions.
Presenters are responsible for making sure that notes/slides/audio/video of their presentations are published on the web for the benefit of all and those who can’t be present.
All attendees should check in with the Fibercamp Boston Calendar for the latest schedule.
FAQ
When is FiberCamp?
On Saturday, January 9, check-in begins at 9 am and the welcome session begins at 9:45. On January 10, the doors open at 9:30 with the first session beginning at 10:30 See the Google calendar for more details
What types session rooms are available?
2) Ceramics Classroom: great sunlight space for demonstrations that may be messy (please be prepared to clean up afterwards) capacity max 16
3) Near Teaching Studio: seating and space for demonstrations for up to 14 people or presentations for 20 (sinks outside in hallway)
4) Far Teaching Studio: seating and space for demonstrations for up to 10 people or presentations for 14 (sinks outside in hallway)
5) Auditorium: seating for 400 used in keynote and closing sessions. Stage available during other sessions for demonstrations or presentations.
How do I submit a presentation for a session?
How do I volunteer?
