Hackerspaces the Beginning

The Info from the E-mail

Hackerspace name: Hackerspace tagline: Hackerspace website: Hackerspace contact email (this might be you):

Tell the story of the beginning of the hackerspace. How did you come up with the idea? How did you choose the name of your hackerspace? What was your original vision?

What are some obstacles that you had to overcome at the beginning of your hackerspace when you were just getting started?

Describe your hackerspace. What do visitors to the space notice that is special about the space? What kind of tools and resources do you have at the space?

How often do you meet? What happens at these meetings?

Describe a disaster that occurred in your hackerspace. (flood, lightning, accident or some such thing)

What are some things that have come out of your hackerspace that you are most proud of?

Was there anything that you did that was essential to the start of your hackerspace? Do you have any advice for people who might be thinking of starting a hackerspace?

BONUS POINTS

If you get this all done and feel like going an extra mile you could do one of the following. Don't do these if they will put you over the deadline.

1. Get members to tell a story or recount an adventure associated with the beginning of your hackerspace. 2. Draw a floor diagram. 3. Include a manifesto.

We will be releasing the PDF of the book under a creative commons license and we may get this published as an actual paper book. By responding to this email you are giving us the right to publish your text and photos in any way in all possible universes and dimensions.

Ok, so hopefully you've read through this and responded to all the questions. Here's a checklist to make sure you've submitted everything we need for this book.

Info: The basics filled in above. Text: About 500 words answering the questions above. Photos: 5 or more photos of your hackerspace. Logo: The logo of your hackerspace.

Thanks! Please send all of this back to bre@hackerspaces.org and astera@hackerspaces.org and book@hackerspaces.org

Our info

Hackerspace name: Makers Local 256 Hackerspace tagline: Exploring Creativity, Ingenuity, and Resourcefulness. Hackerspace website: http://256.makerslocal.org Hackerspace contact email (this might be you): chairman@makerslocal.org