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The move into the new premises is going along well, and we are planing
to start the next PHP course for Beginners on Wednesday, the 7th of
July.

We would like to arrange a get together before: 7:00pm on 5th of July at Tog
so we would have time to get to know you, show you around and arrange the payment.

The course will run for 5 weeks always on Wednesdays, 7:00pm to 9:30pm
(if 7pm is so early for somebody please let me know, in this case we
would start at 7:30pm and end at 10pm)

The course will cost 50euro this time, for 2 reasons:
1. the feedback from the last course was, that 30euro is to cheap
2. now that we have moved to a bigger space, we have more to offer but
also more costs

Please let me know if you are interested in attending this course, just fill out the form.

More information on php.class.tog.ie

Week 1

• What is PHP?
• What is a webserver?
• installation and configuration

Week 2

• design a valid HTML file
• first steps in PHP
• usefull Firefox Add-ons

Week 3

• PHP theory
• introducing variables
• using built-in functions

Week 4

• Introducing arrays
• Manipulating arrays
• working with user input

Week 5

• introducing operators
• using constructs
• PHP challenge!

Because to an outages on tea and coffee all e-mail had to been vapourised.
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Throughout the coming year TOG will be continuing to host a number of events to foster innovation in science, technology, modern culture and creative arts.

Sometimes you simply like to learn something from scratch. Here is your chance.

TOG proudly presents PHP for Beginners.

In 5 weeks we will cover the basics of PHP development. The classes are 2 and a half hours long. We’re keeping the class size small, with 6 participants. The course costs €30 for non-members and is free for TOG members. Participants must be at least 18 years old.

Sorry the class is fully booked. Would you like to get a note for the next class? Cool, send us a message via the form!

Here is an overview of what this class will cover…

Week 1: 16.02.10 at 7:30 pm

• Introduction to TOG
• Installation & Configuration of PHP and webserver

Week 2: 23.02.10 at 7:30 pm

• Valid HTML file
• First steps in PHP

Week 3: 02.03.10 at 7:30 pm

• PHP variables
• build-in functions

Week 4:  09.03.10 at 7:30 pm

• PHP arrays
• working with user input

Week 5: 16.03.10 at 7:30 pm

• PHP constructs
• PHP challenge!
• time to say good bye

More information on php.class.tog.ie

Workshop Description:

This hands on workshop will cover various aspects of soldering; from the basic techniques of soldering, to soldering electronic components to make simple circuits, right up to manual techniques to solder surface mount chips.

This workshop is split into levels so we can work with you to increase your skills. We are ready to work with both absolute beginners and those who would like to move onto more advanced surface mount soldering.

Cost:

€15 General public

€12  Students/Unwaged.

€10  TOG members

When:

Saturday 13th of February.

Workshop 1 : 10:30 to 14:00

Workshop 2 : 14:30 to 18:00

Where:

In TOG. See location page.

No electronics skills required. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Workshop open to ALL. Limited to 8 participants per Workshop. Prepayment at time of booking is required for this workshop,  via paypal.

To book please use the contact form below.

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Workshop Description:

The task is simple we will spend the day working with Arduino’s.

In the morning workshop we will run and a beginners Arduino programming class; showing you how to install and use the Arduino development environment, the features of the Arduino programming language and libraries, and showing how to use the Arduino and shields with some electronic devices.

In the afternoon workshop we will be bulk buying Freeduino kits and participants can spend the reset of the day soldering them up and getting familiar with the hardware.

Cost:

Arduino Workshop :

€15 General public.

€12  Students/Unwaged.

€10  TOG members.

€25 Freeduino kit.

When:

Sunday 14th of February.

Arduino Workshop : 10:30 to 14:00

Freeduino Building: 14:30 to 18:00

Where:

In TOG. See location page.

The morning workshop will be limited to 8 participants. The afternoon workshop will have a flexible limit for participants and is free, but requiring a Freeduino kit.No electronics skills required. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Workshop open to ALL.  Prepayment at time of booking is required for this workshop  via paypal.

To book please use the contact form below.

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Well, we’ve got what you need; basic sewing classes, like they don’t teach outside of school. There will be two workshops, the first on Sunday, 24th January, which will focus on basic hand sewing techniques. You’ll learn a bit about fabrics, choosing threads, basic stitches, and what they’re called. If you bring some damaged clothes we’ll have a look at how to go about mending them. And finally, if you’re interested, a little bit about clothing construction, and how the pieces go together (helps you figure out how to put them back together). The idea is just to get you used to the basics, and ultimately help you understand all those books and tutorials that treat it like assumed knowledge.

Group size will be very small, limited to a maximum of 6, so that everyone will get the help they need. The whole workshop will be very informal, it’s all about a hands-on approach, and having things make sense to you. And just so you know, I’m not an expert by any means. I learned to sew originally in Home Ec, have done a course in pattern construction, and every year make my own Hallowe’en costumes. So, I’ll be able to help get you started, after that it’s your determination and imagination that will keep you going.

Cost: There will be a fee of €10 for non-TOG-members. Feel free to bring your own kit if you have one, otherwise one can be provided (that you get to keep) for cost.
Materials: Pack of hand-sewing needles, needle threader, wheel of pins, thread, etc.
Provided: (Although it’s okay if you bring your own.) Scissors (that need to be returned, sorry but they’re quite expensive). Fabric. Bits and bobs. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, biscuits.

Date: Sunday, 24th January.
Time: Between 2pm and 6pm.
Place: TOG space. See: http://www.tog.ie/location/

If the time doesn’t suit, don’t worry, if people are interested another set can be arranged.

Participants and visitors must be at least 18 years of age. It’s first come, first serve. Attendance at the two workshops are independent, you don’t have to go to both. And there are only a couple of places left for the basic hand sewing workshop! So if you’d like to attend please use the form below.

Workshop is full now. But if you would still like to attend another workshop some time in future feel free to use the form below to register your interest. Thanks guys, and I look forward to seeing you all.

The first class is on Monday 7th of December at 7:30pm in Tog.

Robert Mooney will hold the lecture. He is a web designer and covers
the basics of jQuery. Later on, Rob is going to introduce plugins and Ajax.

“Hi, I’m Rob. As a web designer, I work with JavaScript on a daily basis. Writing JavaScript can be surprisingly complicated at times, and browser compatibility problems make it a frustrating experience. To my mind jQuery has greatly simplified the process, and made it much easier for non-programmers to make JavaScript enabled sites. My aim for the class is to teach the basics of jQuery using concepts that students will already be familiar with (such as CSS and HTML) and slowly introduce more advanced topics, such as plugins and Ajax. Hopefully, students will come away with the confidence to write simple scripts, and have an idea how to customise sample code and plugins to their needs.”

The dates for the class are  7th and 14th of December,  4th and 11th of January.
You will learn in a small class with cookies, tea and coffee.
The course will cost you €30 as a non-member of Tog and will be free for members.

The seats are limited so give fill out the form below if you or someone you know would be interested.
[contact-form]

Sometimes you simply like to learn something from scratch. Here is your chance.

TOG proudly presents PHP for Beginners.

In 5 weeks we will cover the basics of PHP development. The classes are 2 and a half hours long. We’re keeping the class size small, with 5-7 participants. The course costs €30 for non-members and is free for TOG members. Participants must be at least 18 years old.

Sorry, but this class is full. Maybe you got more luck next time. Please contact us, if you would like to join our next class.

Here is an overview of what we would like to do during the weeks:

Openingweek: 27.10.09 at 7 pm

• Getting to know you
• Introduction to TOG
• Payment
• Tea, coffee & sweets

Week 1: 3.11.09 at 7:20 pm

• Installation of APACHE and PHP
• Introduction to the main config files
  • php.ini
  • httpd.conf
• Simple php script “Hello Workshop!”
  • PHP delimiters <?php and ?>
  • echo and print
  • short open tags (+ php.ini)
• Helpful variables and functions
  • $_SERVER
  • phpinfo()

Week 2: 10.11.09 at 7:20 pm

• Firefox addons
  • Web Developer
  • Firebug
  • HTLM Developer
  • View Source Chart
• Structure of a valid HTML file

 <!DOCTYPE>
 <html>
   <head><title></title></head>
   <body></body>
 </html>

• Information about PHP
  • short history lesson
  • static vs dynamic
  • server side scripting language
  • no compiler
• Improve your “Hello Workshop!” script
  • add HTML structure to it (independent task)
  • integer variables: $x + $y
  • function output: round()

Week 3:  17.11.09 at 7:20 pm

• Input for your PHP script
  • via url –> $_GET
  • via forms –> $_POST
• PHP variables
  • naming rules, case-sensitive
  • variable types
  • type not set by the programmer but rather by the system at runtime
  • using variables: $x+$y, $x/$y, $x.$y
• Improve your “Hello Workshop!” script
  • $x and $y integers will be given through input fields and url
  • $x anf $y will be used to store first name and last name (indepentend task)

Week 4: 24.11.09 at 7:20 pm

• Introduction to arrays
  • simple array: array(‘a’, ‘b’, ‘c’);
  • print_r()
  • key => value pairs
  • integer key and string key
  • show that $_SERVER is an array
  • print array content: $data[0], $data['name']
• Improve your “Hello Workshop!” script
  • store first name and last name in an array and display it
  • add birthdate and e-mail input fields and add it to your array (independent task)
• Where to go from here?
  • Information could now be stored in database, textfile, …
  • This could be covered by another workshop

Week 5: 1.12.09 at 7:20 pm

• Loops and Conditions
  • foreach – loop
  • for – loop
  • if else – condition
• Improve your “Hello Workshop!” script
  • print the array with the help of foreach()
• Guess the number – Do it yourself task
  • use rand() to create a random number
  • input field for the user to guess the number
  • if else – condition to figure out if guess was correct
  • display message on the screen

As part of Science Week, TOG will be hosting an afternoon soldering workshop with DIY circuit board demonstration.

Workshop Description:

This hands on workshop will cover various aspects of soldering; from the basic techniques of soldering, to soldering electronic components to make simple circuits, right up to manual techniques to solder surface mount chips.

This workshop is split into levels so we can work with you to increase your skills. We are ready to work with both absolute beginners and those who would like to move onto more advanced surface mount soldering.

Demonstration Description:

The demonstration will cover the steps involved in DIY circuit board fabrication, showing the processes and the chemicals used to produce a circuit board at home.

Update Nov 1, 2009.

Saturday 14th booked out.

Update Nov 6, 2009.

Sunday 15th booked out.

Cost:

€15 General public

€12 Students/Unwaged.

€10 TOG members

When:

14th, 15th of November from 14.00 to 18.00.

Where:

In TOG. See location page.

No electronics skills required. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Workshop open to ALL. Limited to 8 participants per Workshop.

To book please use the contact form below.