Build Your Own Website: Intro to HTML/CSS

This two-part Intro to HTML/CSS course runs on Saturday, September 8th and Sunday, September 9th from 11am to 4pm. Each day includes a 30-minute lunch break - please bring something or plan to go to a nearby restaurant.

Want to learn how to build your own website? Already have your own site and want to have more control over it? Interested in learning to program but want to start small? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, this course is for you!

This beginner course will guide you through the basics of HTML and CSS. By the end of the class, you will have developed a first version of your own website.

FORMAT
This class is a combination of lecture and hands-on workshop.

PREREQUISITES & TECH REQUIREMENTS
• Your laptop. Note: A netbook or tablet is NOT a substitute.
• A modern browser with either Chrome (https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/) and the "Web Developer (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/bfbameneiokkgbdmiekhjnmfkcnldhhm)" extension or Firefox (http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/) and Firebug (http://getfirebug.com/) installed.
• A text editor. We recommend Sublime Text 2 (http://www.sublimetext.com/2) (It's free and available for both Mac and PC).

If you don't have a modern browser and text editor it may take 20 minutes to install prior to class. Please come prepared.

ABOUT THE TEACHER
Lisa Yoder is a freelance front-end developer. She's taught WordPress classes at Scribe Video Center and volunteers as a teaching assistant with Girl Develop It. When she’s not working, Lisa is probably reading, writing, traveling, taking photos, or holding a cat.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Girl Develop It welcomes all genders and identities to our classroom. By entering this group, all community members agree to abide by our Code of Conduct ( http://www.girldevelopit.com/codeofconduct).

See our Assistance page for information on scholarships, laptops for loan, and other services. We'd like to help you benefit from our classes! (http://bit.ly/gdiphillyhelp)

Questions about the class or want to Teaching Assist? Contact jend@girldevelopit.com.

REFUNDS AND WAITLIST

Refunds are offered only if the class is rescheduled/cancelled or in extreme circumstances. If you are no longer able to attend, please post your interest in selling your ticket in the comments. If you find a buyer, send a Meetup message to Jen with the name of the buyer. Do not change your RSVP in the Meetup event.

Unfortunately, GDI cannot offer a waitlist. If the class is full, please keep an eye on the comments to see if another student is interested in selling their ticket to you.

CLASS FREQUENCY

We aim to offer this class four times per year. Timing varies based on teacher and venue availability. Keep an eye on our Meetup page for future class announcements.