Intro to Website Building with HTML - Saturday, September 23rd

Want to learn how to build your own website? This class is for you! We will guide you through the basics of HTML and give you some readily-applicable skills in building a webpage. We will cover how to write HTML pages including HTML markup such as text, lists, links, images, tables, forms, videos, audio & more.

DATES & TIMES

This class will be offered on Saturday, September 23rd from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM (5.5 hours for instructor-led class time and a 30 minute break for lunch).

INSTRUCTOR

We are honored to have Tessa Kriesel, an Agency & Community Engineer at Pantheon, teach our class. She has a degree in web development and has 11 years of experience under her belt.

PREREQUISITE KNOWLEDGE

None! We will work from the ground up, and cover all the HTML fundamentals needed to build a basic website.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Have Atom (https://atom.io/), Sublime Text (https://www.sublimetext.com/3), or Visual Studio Code (https://code.visualstudio.com/download) downloaded and installed on your computer. These are all free text editors that we'll be using to write code during class. Any of the three will do, so feel free to pick your preference!

2. Have Google Chrome (https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/desktop/index.html?brand=CHBD&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjJD31OKf1QIV0KZpCh1uWwoAEAAYASAAEgLDB_D_BwE) or Mozilla Firefox (https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Brand-US-GGL-Exact&utm_term=download%20firefox&utm_content=A144_A203_A006296&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0_PG3uKf1QIVBDFpCh2wZw2VEAAYASAAEgJV9_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) downloaded and installed on your computer. These web browsers are how we'll be viewing the webpages we're creating. Once again, either will do, so feel free to pick your preference!

**Questions on either of these steps? Feel free to send us an email or come 15-20 minutes early and we can help you get set up.

WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS

• Laptop & Charger (Windows, Mac, and Linux are all fine - we'll have Wi-Fi and power-strips available)

Don't own a laptop? No problem! GDI has a few extra laptops on hand, just e-mail Kelsey at kelsey@gdimpls.com to request one for this class.

• Suggested Resource: This class - as well as our "Intro to Website Styling with CSS" and "Practical Web Skills" classes - follow a book by Jon Duckett - HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1118008189/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_oaKEybVEE7BMH). Our instructor cannot recommended enough as a supplemental resource to these classes though it is certainly not required.

VENUE SPONSOR

Thank you to our sponsor, PowerObjects (http://www.powerobjects.com/), for hosting our class and providing lunch!

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WHERE TO PARK

• There is some metered street parking very close to the PowerObjects office. These spots are limited to 2 hours and cost a bit more, but can be very convenient if you download and use the "MPLS Parking" app.

• 10 hour metered parking is also available for just $0.25/hour. Best spots are:

1. N 3rd Street (between N 8th Ave. and N 7th Ave) $2.50 for 10 hours.

2. N 8th Ave (between N Washington Ave. and N 3rd St) $2.00 for 8 hours.

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• Finally, If you're up for a bit of a walk there is free parking at N 2nd St. (between 15th Ave. N and Plymouth Ave N.)

LUNCH

Thank you to our sponsor, PowerObjects for providing our lunch. Class meals provided are usually something affordable for feeding a large group, like pizza. We will offer both vegetarian and meat based options. If you any dietary restrictions such as gluten free, dairy free, vegan, etc., please be sure to bring your own lunch.

FINANCIAL NEED

A limited number of scholarships are available for those with a financial hardship. To apply, click here (http://gdiminneapolis.com/resources/policies-forms/scholarship-request/). Scholarship applicants will be notified a week before the class begins. Class capacity does not impact scholarship students.

QUESTIONS?

We're here to help! If you have additional questions or would like to talk further before signing up for a class, please contact Kelsey at kelsey@gdimpls.com.

NOTE: We will be communicating with you about this class via the email address you have in Meetup.com. Please make sure you check the email address you use for Meetup regularly.

REFUND POLICY

Refunds will be provided only if the class is cancelled. Please take a look at our refund policy and procedure at http://gdiminneapolis.com/resources/policies-forms/refund-policy/

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