Workshops
All workshops are for age 12 and older unless otherwise specified. Parents must come inside to fill out a minor liability waiver for children under 18 (unless previously filled out). Some workshops have limited seats available, see descriptions for details.
Pre-registration is required, and payment is due at the time of registration. Virtual workshops will send out room links 24-48 hours before a class. Virtual workshops with kits will coordinate pick-up of kits. Please direct any questions to contact@bloominglabs.org.
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If there is a specific workshop you would like to see, let us know! We have a Google form: Waitlist and Interest Sign-ups. You can fill this out once for every desired workshop.
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July 2021
Introduction to Parkour
Mondays, July 19th-September 6th, 2021 -- 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
- 8 weeks, 12 hours total
- Format: In-Person, at Bloominglabs, 1840 S. Walnut St, Bloomington, IN
- Cost: $100, $70
- Drop-ins welcome, individual sessions are $15, or $10 for Bloominglabs members. Pay cash or card on location.
Always wanted to learn Parkour? Take the leap, with our in-depth Basic Parkour class: brought to you by BPK and Bloominglabs! You’ll learn all the fundamentals of the Art of Movement, in a safe and fun environment.
Mondays, 8 sessions, Starting July 19th
- July 19th: Landing and Precision Jumps
- July 26th: Vaults
- August 2nd: Kongs
- August 9th: Flows with learned skills
- August 16th: Ukemi/Rolls
- August 23rd: Wall Skills
- August 30th: Beginning Freerunning
- September 6th: Review all skills with flows
Build a P25 Digital Scanner with a Raspberry Pi and Software Defined Radios
Monday & Tuesday, July 26-27th, 2021 -- 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM both days
- Format: In-Person, at Bloominglabs, 1840 S. Walnut St, Bloomington, IN
- Cost: $50 for non-members, or $25 for members [bring your own equipment]
- Optional equipment check: Tuesday July 20 (stop by any time between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM to make sure you have everything on the required equipment list)
- Maximum Class Size: 6
- Registration deadline: Saturday July 17, 2021 (or when all seats are filled)
In this workshop you will create a police scanner using open source software and common off-the-shelf hardware. By the end of this workshop you will have your own scanner capable of receiving and decoding P25 digital signals, complete with a responsive web interface.
More information and Registration: Build a P25 Digital Scanner
Introduction to Metalworking: Make a Stool
Saturday, July 30th, 2021 -- Noon-5:00PM
- Format: In-Person
- Cost: $65, $45 for members
- Maximum Class Size: 5
Part project class, part safety/skills training—this class orients you to the several fabrication tools Bloominglabs has to offer, as well as MIG welding techniques—culminating in a handmade metal stand. If you have ever wanted to learn about the metal shop, this class offers a realistic look at cutting, forming, welding, and finishing steel. Participants will learn the safety protocols, setup, and usage of several cutting tools to cut and form steel stock. They will practice setting up precise cuts, and then work to set these parts up in a way to accurately weld them together. Welding technique, safety, and finishing are offered in the 2nd half of this 4.5 hour class. Participants MUST come to class prepared with long sleeve shirts, long pants (NOT synthetic; wear denim, cotton, wool, or leather), a stocking cap or head covering, and leather closed-toed boots. Additionally, due to COVID-19, participants are expected to bring their own PPE which includes safety glasses, leather gloves, hearing protection, and wear a face mask but Bloominglabs does have some to borrow and isopropyl for cleaning.
Hosting Workshops
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