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== What are the facilities? == | == What are the facilities? == | ||
We have 2 bays, usually called 'The Space', at [ | We have 2 bays, usually called 'The Space', at [https://goo.gl/maps/dAx7o1JPRQ3MNnvf7 #108 1530 27 Ave NE Calgary] | ||
== Equipment and materials == | == Equipment and materials == | ||
Well, we maintain a list of [[ | Well, we maintain a list of [[tools we have]] as well as a handy look up for places to [[Where to source tools and materials|source materials]] | ||
== What are the open hours? == | == What are the open hours? == | ||
Open to the public? Well we host a "Meet & Geek" open house every Tuesday night | Open to the public? Well we host a "Meet & Geek" open house every Tuesday night from 19:00 to 21:00, which is also the weekly social event for Members. Guests are welcome to show up then and see the space, bring their own projects, stop and ask anyone what they're working on, solicit some feedback or share ideas, or get a tour or sign up for their own membership. | ||
Open, for Members to use? 24/7. There are no noise restrictions so you can run tools as late or early as you please. If you are a Probationary Member, then you can come whenever you can convince someone else to show up and sponsor you to be at the space. | Open, for Members to use? 24/7. There are no noise restrictions so you can run tools as late or early as you please. If you are a Probationary Member, then you can come whenever you can convince someone else to show up and sponsor you to be at the space. | ||
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== What is the sign up process? == | == What is the sign up process? == | ||
The best way to find out how Protospace works is drop by one of our open house nights -- held every Tuesday, beginning at | The best way to find out how Protospace works is drop by one of our open house nights -- held every Tuesday, beginning at 19:00. You can meet people, have a tour, see things in action, find out how it works, and get your questions answered. | ||
After you know about Protospace, come by any open house and fill out a membership form. Once you've submitted an application, and paid your first dues, you can enjoy a probationary or trial membership. During this trial period, meet more people, try stuff out, and take care the other details (like attending a New Member orientation), so that you can become a vetted keyholder. You can find out all of the details about signing up at an open house! | After you know about Protospace, come by any open house and fill out a membership form. Once you've submitted an application, and paid your first dues, you can enjoy a probationary or trial membership. During this trial period, meet more people, try stuff out, and take care the other details (like attending a New Member orientation), so that you can become a vetted keyholder. You can find out all of the details about signing up at an open house! | ||
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== Schedule of events/training/regular meet up times/etc == | == Schedule of events/training/regular meet up times/etc == | ||
The [[ | The [[event calendar]] is kept fairly up-to-date. Dates of training events are also on the "school" section of my.protospace.ca. Other than that, monitoring the "protospace-discuss" Google group is probably the best way to hear what's going on. | ||
== How do you get involved? (and not feel like an outsider) == | == How do you get involved? (and not feel like an outsider) == | ||
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== Can I use all of the equipment? == | == Can I use all of the equipment? == | ||
Anything that doesn't require training is available to you after you complete the New Member Orientation and General Safety seminar. Larger, more dangerous or more specialized equipment require training. Generally, these machines are labelled, as well as noted on the [[ | Anything that doesn't require training is available to you after you complete the New Member Orientation and General Safety seminar. Larger, more dangerous or more specialized equipment require training. Generally, these machines are labelled, as well as noted on the [[tools we have]] page. | ||
== When can I visit? == | == When can I visit? == | ||
Tuesday evenings are the best time to meet the most people. It is the only scheduled time for public to attend. If this does not work for you, inquire and someone may be willing to give you a tour some other day. | Tuesday evenings between 19:00 and 21:00 are the best time to meet the most people. It is the only scheduled time for public to attend. If this does not work for you, inquire and someone may be willing to give you a tour some other day. | ||
== If I join, when can I use the space? == | == If I join, when can I use the space? == | ||
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== How can I pay? == | == How can I pay? == | ||
[[Set up a payment]] | |||
== Can I store my stuff there or do I have to take it home each time? == | == Can I store my stuff there or do I have to take it home each time? == | ||
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Full members get a shelf. | Full members get a shelf. | ||
If the space you need is larger than can be fit on the shelf you need to pitch it to the membership as [Large | If the space you need is larger than can be fit on the shelf you need to pitch it to the membership as a [[Large project storage|large project]]. | ||
== Will you teach me to ...? == | == Will you teach me to ...? == | ||