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''2 – 10 people. 15 minutes - 1 hour. At home or a cafe.''
''2 – 10 people. 15 minutes - 1 hour. At home or a cafe.''


A '''Kitchen Table''' event is a fun way to '''hang out with friends''' around your kitchen table and '''make cool things on the web.'''  
A '''Kitchen Table''' event is a fun way to:
 
*'''hang out with friends''' around your kitchen table  
You'll select webmaker projects, invite your friends, remix the web, and share your hacks.
* and '''make cool things on the web.'''  


This guide will help!
This guide will help!
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==Decide what you want to make==
==Decide what you want to make==
[[Image:internetfamous.jpg |270px|right]]  
[[Image:internetfamous.jpg |270px|right]]  
* '''[http://wpm.toolness.org/en-US/projects Select a project]''' to get you started with making on the web. You can follow these ideas or swap in whatever activities you like.
* '''[http://wpm.toolness.org/en-US/projects Select a project]''' to get you started with making on the web.
* Be sure to think about the '''interests and skill levels''' of your group. Adapt accordingly!
* Be sure to think about the '''interests and skill levels''' of your group. Adapt accordingly.
* If you tried something different, [https://events.etherpad.mozilla.org/kitchentable-hacks let us know how it went.]
* If you tried something different, [https://events.etherpad.mozilla.org/kitchentable-hacks let us know how it went.]


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* Find a '''comfortable, flexible space.''' Your kitchen or living room are good, or a nearby cafe. Make sure you can move the chairs and sit together in a circle.
* Find a '''comfortable, flexible space.''' Your kitchen or living room are good, or a nearby cafe. Make sure you can move the chairs and sit together in a circle.
* Think about '''wifi and power,''' good lighting, and snacks.
* Think about '''wifi and power,''' good lighting, and snacks.
* '''Pick a date.''' Give yourself enough time and make sure the date works for your friends. An hour during the evening or on the weekend, for example, is often a good choice.  
* '''Pick a date.''' Give yourself enough time and make sure the date works for your friends.


==Invite your friends==  
==Invite your friends==  
[[Image:notepad.png|right]]
[[Image:notepad.png|right]]
*'''Write a short invitation.''' If your friends should bring something, make sure to include a reminder.
*'''Write a short invitation.''' If your friends should bring something, make sure to include a reminder.
* You can use the '''sample text''' below. Or, if you're feeling creative, try remixing this [http://jessicaklein.com/kitchen.html lovely invitation] using the [http://hackasaurus.org/en-US/goggles/ Hackasaurus X-Ray Goggles].
* You can use the '''sample text''' below. If you're feeling creative, try remixing this [http://jessicaklein.com/kitchen.html lovely invitation] using the [http://hackasaurus.org/en-US/goggles/ Hackasaurus X-Ray Goggles].
     Want to remix a website? Join me in LOCATION, DATE.
     Want to remix a website? Join me in LOCATION, DATE.
     I'm going to learn how play with code & thought you might want to, too!
     I'm going to learn how play with code & thought you might want to, too!
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==Introduce your event==
==Introduce your event==
* When your friends arrive, make sure '''everyone is comfortable'''. They should access to a laptop, power and the internet.  
* When your friends arrive, make sure '''everyone has access to a laptop, power and the internet.'''
* Quickly '''introduce the group''', if they don't know each other.
* '''Introduce the group''', if they don't know each other.
* Give a '''brief overview''' of the day. What will you make today?
* Give a '''brief overview.''' What will you make today?


==Try out a project==  
==Try out a project==  
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