presented by the Roberts Street Social Centre and Transition Halifax
All workshops at the Roberts Street Social Centre, 5684 Roberts street, unless otherwise noted.
All classes are from 7 - 9 pm
Pre-register at skillshare@robertsstreet.org
Space is limited. Some courses may have a small material fee.
Want to teach a course? We are looking for instructors. Get in touch!
June 19th, 2pm Basic Carpentry: We will be fixing up the front porch as a hands-on skillshare with Selwyn.
Past events:
Sept 23rd Preparing for Winter: Help us prepare Roberts Street for winter! David Fright will show us how to insulate with cheap materials like cardboard.
Sept 30: Make your own Rain Barrel: Jason Carter and Jen Stotland will show you how to put a tap on a plastic container to sit under a roof's spout and catch rain for the garden. The top will have screen, to keep out mosquitos, and it will lead to a hose.
Oct 7: Public Transportation 101 with Sarah Ensslin: Learn to navigate the Halifax bus and ferry system, complete with field trip!
Oct 13: Reusable Menstrual Products with Susannah Eve: Learn your options for an eco-friendly month: cloth pads, keepers and more.
Oct 21: Weed Walk: What can you eat that is growing wild in the city? Jen Stotland will take you on a walk and show you how to identify edible wild plants in Halifax.
Oct 28: Home Humanure: Jenn Stotalnd will show you the basics of a cheap composting toilet.
Nov 4: Economics of Peak Oil with Jason Carter: How will peak energy affect the economy, your personal finances and why?
