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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 | |||
* 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 | * '''[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 | * '''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. | * 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 | * When your friends arrive, make sure '''everyone has access to a laptop, power and the internet.''' | ||
* | * '''Introduce the group''', if they don't know each other. | ||
* Give a '''brief overview''' | * Give a '''brief overview.''' What will you make today? | ||
==Try out a project== | ==Try out a project== | ||