[ShareTompkins] Ithaca Freeskool Call For Classes

[Shira Golding]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

We Are All Teachers!
Ithaca Freeskool invites members of the community to submit class  
proposals for summer session

ITHACA, NY – April 14, 2011 – Ithaca Freeskool is looking for  
passionate people who want to share their skills and knowledge in the  
upcoming summer session, June 1 to August 31, 2011. Class proposals  
are due on May 1 and should be emailed to ithaca_freeskool at riseup.net.

Ithaca Freeskool is a grassroots, all-volunteer community-building  
initiative that creates spaces where people teach and attend classes  
with one another without cost. Primarily, but not exclusively geared  
towards adults, anyone can teach and anyone can attend.
Class proposals are being solicited on any and all topics of interest  
to the community. Past classes include "Anatomy & Physiology for  
Beginners," "Cloth Diapering Basics," "Eating & Identifying Wild  
Plants," "Traditional & Experimental Animation" and many more.

"Ithaca Freeskool is a way for people to have their educational needs  
met without making a large time or financial commitment. We can teach  
each other real skills that are fun and practical and make our social  
environment rich and vibrant," explains organizer McKenzie Jones-Rounds.

"The great thing about the Ithaca Freeskool, is that it brings out all  
the flavors of our community. People can teach classes that play with  
and explore their interests, hobbies, and issues, which can be  
surprising and inspiring," shares organizer Lily Gershon.

"About forty people participated in our 'Be Your Own Boss' class at  
the Southside Community Center in the winter session. It was amazing  
to meet diverse community members who were all interested in exploring  
self-employment as a way to become more empowered and independent,"  
explains Shira Golding who taught the class with her partner Ari Moore  
(the two run their own creative and consulting services company called  
Shirari Industries).

The organizers are asking for a three-month commitment for ongoing  
classes. Teachers can choose how often in that three-month period they  
want to teach their class. Single-session classes are also acceptable.  
The teacher should choose a day and time that works for them and find  
a space. Classes have taken place in people's homes, public parks,  
local coffee shops and community centers.

Organizers work with teachers to promote classes by distributing  
physical calendars throughout the community and listing classes on the  
Freeskool website as well as on Facebook and via appropriate email  
lists. Teachers are also encouraged to create posters for their  
classes and do what they can to get the word out.

Class submissions should be emailed to ithaca_freeskool at riseup.net by  
May 1, 2011 in the following format:
Name of class:
Facilitator: (Name, and public contact info)
Location:
Date(s) & time(s):
A short description:
Any requirements for students (books, equipment, need to RSVP, etc.):
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For photos or more information, contact organizer Shira Golding at  
607-821-0654 or shira at shirari.com.

Visit the Ithaca Freeskool website: http://ithacafreeskool.wordpress.com

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