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Self-Development workshop with Family Constellations in West London
We are offering 8 workshops to bring displaced Ukrainians and the wider British community together to connect, support each other, and grow through self-development, stress relief, and creative activities.
**What We Offer:**
**A Safe Environment**: feel secure as you open up about your thoughts and emotions in a non-judgemental space.
**Cultural Exchange:** sharing traditions and learn about the Ukrainian and British lifestyle.
**Family Constellations**: help uncover the root causes of challenges when other methods seem helpless, see new perspectives for solving conflicts or making decisions.
**Advice and Help**: benefit from collective wisdom and guidance from fellow group members and facilitators.
**Tea & Coffee break** and networking.
**Why Join Us?**
In our group, you'll gain insight into the root cause of your challenges and discover practical steps to move forward with clarity and confidence. Become part of our community dedicated to personal growth and mutual support.
**What are we going to do?**
𝀌 Self-developmental games
𝀌 Memory and creativity exercises
𝀌 Stress relief
𝀌 Techniques for expanding consciousness and perception
𝀌 Cultural Exchange
𝀌 Techniques to better understand yourself and other people
𝀌 Family Constellations
**More information about Family Constellations is here [https://studioadorio.com](https://studioadorio.com "https://studioadorio.com")**
This group is for people over 25 years old, up to 12 people in the group.
**Come for the benefits and fun!**
**Where?** Hammersmith Quaker Meeting House, 30-32 Bradmore Park Road Hammersmith Quart, London, W6 0DT
**Cost:** Free upon registration here [https://forms.gle/3p3VbF3gRZewL99P7](https://forms.gle/3p3VbF3gRZewL99P7 "https://forms.gle/3p3VbF3gRZewL99P7")
The workshops are funded by Hammersmith and Fulham council.
**Facilitators:**
**Kateryna Goodzenko** – Counsellor, Family Constellations Leader (Ukraine)
**Olena Tertyshnyk:** Clinical Psychologist , MSc in Therapeutic Mediation through Art (Ukraine)
**If you have any questions, please contact** **Kateryna on WhatsApp +4474 6969 0203**
This event is not a substitute for therapy. If you are experiencing mental illness or psychosis, you are not recommended to participate in a session. Please do not attend if you are under the influence of recreational drugs or alcohol.
Personality Testing & Consultation
\#\#\#\# Step 1: TAKE THE TEST
The Oxford Capacity Analysis identifies 10 vital personality traits that influence your entire future.
It is a factual, scientific analysis taken from your answers, and it takes about an hour to complete.
\#\#\#\# Step 2: GET YOUR RESULTS
After you complete the test, your personality analysis is generated and displayed. Within minutes your analysis will highlight your strengths and weaknesses—which personality traits to take advantage of and which need help.
\#\#\#\# Step 3: CONSULTATION
While the analysis graph shows distinct personality traits, it is the interrelationship of these traits that provides the greater picture of your personality.
We provide a complimentary consultation with one of our trained staff, who will give a detailed evaluation of your personality analysis.
In this one-on-one consultation, you gain a better understanding of your personality strengths and weaknesses, and establish the recommended path to your fast and lasting success.
Writing together Session in New Cross (MESSAGE GRAIG for location)
**Message Graig in advance for location, usually a pub or beer garden in new cross**
Come along and join some fellow writers. We'll write together and chat together. Take two hours to get creative! All you need is yourself and a pen and paper (or laptop) :)
You can either work on your own project, or pick one of the provided prompts to fire your imagination.
Free in-person English classes in London
Come and join us every week day from 12.45pm - 2.45pm.
Classes for levels elementary to upper-intermediate (A1+ - B2+)
Improve your fluency, listening and reading comprehension, grammar and vocabulary with our friendly classes.
No payment needed - the classes are **completely free** because the teachers are training with a University of Cambridge accredited program.
Join us at 24 Great Chapel St, London, W1F 8FS
Take the level test in advance for more information about classes for your level (link to the level test: https://forms.gle/mn3hqUgo3BRLyAUi7) and wait for up to one business day for more information.
OR
Come 15 minutes early on your first day to do a quick speaking test and find your classroom.
See you soon!
Shut Up & Write - Borough - Trinity Tuesdays! London
18:00 - 18:30: Grab a drink and introductions
18:30 - 19:30: Shut Up and Write (timer starts and ends)
19:30 - 20:00: Chat and reflect
Come along for a fun and productive hour of solid writing without any pressure to share what you are doing. If you're writing a screen play, script, novel, poem, etc, or just journaling or catching up with some work... you are welcome.
See you there!!! ✍
Bring headphones as sometimes it can be a little loud due to the central location. 🎶
Contact Joe & Héléna for details:
joewhitehead03@gmail.com
helenabloch2@gmail.com
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AI Evenings LDN: How Rightmove is Using AI to Transform the Moving Experience
Rightmove has access to one of the richest property datasets in the UK, spanning listings, imagery, and user behaviour. In this session, Jeremy and Athina break down how those data assets power real AI-driven product capabilities, helping identify potential vendors, predict mover intent, and surface more relevant homes faster.
Beyond the models, this conversation explores what it takes to move AI from experimentation to impact. Attendees will hear lessons from adoption, business outcomes, and how Rightmove balances innovation, trust, and scale, plus a look ahead at where the next wave of AI value is emerging in the property market.
**Event Overview**
Buying or selling a home is a major life decision, and Rightmove sits at the centre of that journey. In this session, Jeremy du Plessis and Athina Konstantinou share how AI is reshaping the moving experience, from intent prediction to visual inspiration and smarter search.
**01 - Powering the Home-Moving Journey with Data**
An inside look at the data foundations behind Rightmove’s AI, including listings, imagery, and behavioural signals, and how they’re combined to unlock smarter experiences across the platform.
**02 - From Models to Meaningful Product Features**
How AI enables practical capabilities like mover intent prediction, vendor identification, AI-powered property styling, and keyword-based search, turning complex data into everyday value for users.
**03 - Scaling AI with Impact and Trust**
Insights into adoption, measurement, and outcomes, alongside a forward-looking view on how AI will continue to reshape property discovery, decision-making, and the future of moving.
**Speakers**
**Jeremy du Plessis - Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Rightmove**
Jeremy is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Rightmove. He holds an MSc in Machine Learning, specialising in Deep Reinforcement Learning. Before joining Rightmove, Jeremy was a founding MLE at a California-based, GenAI-first startup, where he helped scale a consumer product to tens of thousands of users. He joined Rightmove as its first MLE to build the platforms and systems that enable teams to develop, deploy, and scale both classical ML and generative AI applications.
**Athina Konstantinou - Data Scientist, Rightmove**
Nana is a Data Scientist at Rightmove. After completing an MSc in Data Science at the University of Bath, she joined Rightmove in 2019 as a Statistical Analyst, supporting estate agents, lenders, surveyors, and investors in understanding the housing market. In 2022, she became the first member of Rightmove’s newly formed AI squads, helping to lay the foundations for the company’s ML and AI capabilities. The team has since grown to ten and continues to expand as AI becomes an integral part of innovation at Rightmove.
CLPN- Event Sold Out
Join us in London for a focused evening of high-level property conversation designed for serious investors.
Tickets via eventbrite:
[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-london-property-network-tickets-1979455436496?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-london-property-network-tickets-1979455436496?aff=oddtdtcreator)
The event has both a main presentation and panel
The panel is chaired by Shazad Ahmed — award-winning property finance specialist and founder of Elan Property Finance .
Presenting on the night is Paul Ribbons, investor, strategist and dealmaker with nearly 40 years’ experience and 800+ completed deals.
Panel will include:
Ash Hussain
Charlotte Busby
Jason Patterson
Motiul Islam
Paul Ribbons
About Ash Hussain:
Silverslate is a specialist property developer with a track record of delivering exceptional schemes on some of the UK’s most technically challenging sites. Led by Ash Hussain, we focus on unlocking land adjacent to live railway infrastructure where others see only risk. By combining deep rail and construction expertise with innovative design and project management, we create sustainable, high-quality developments that add real value to local communities while delivering strong investor returns. Our Chiswick (Waldeck Road) project exemplifies this approach: transforming a constrained brownfield site beside a mainline railway into a landmark scheme. Looking ahead, Ash Hussain aspires to use his knowledge and experience to mentor the next generation of developers, sharing insight into tackling complex opportunities. This award would provide an excellent platform to inspire and support others entering the sector.
Charlotte Busby
Co-Founder of High Living Estates:
**High Living Estates** is a property investment sourcing company dedicated to helping individuals find the right real estate opportunities, regardless of their budget or experience. Since launching in March 2022, the company has focused on simplifying the investment process and connecting investors with high-potential property deals.
The company specialises in sourcing a wide range of investments including land, residential and commercial properties, rent-to-rent opportunities, luxury homes, and social housing. By leveraging market knowledge, industry connections, and thorough research, High Living Estates provides tailored investment options that align with each client’s financial goals.
With a strong focus on transparency, personalised service, and long-term relationships, High Living Estates supports investors at every stage of their property journey—from first-time investors to those expanding their portfolios.
Motiul Islam
**Motiul Islam** is a public speaker and property investor from the East End of London. Passionate about property, he is dedicated to helping aspiring investors start their property journey, build strong networks, and achieve their financial goals.
Motiul began investing in property while studying Economics and Business Information Technology at the University of London. Despite early setbacks, including being gazumped on his first three deals, he secured his first property at the age of 23 and quickly began growing his portfolio.
His strategy focused on structured “no money down” deals, allowing him to expand into areas such as HMOs, title splits, refurbishments, rent-to-rent, and property developments. Today, he continues to work on commercial developments, joint ventures, and mentoring other investors, sharing his experience to help others succeed in property.
Tickets via eventbrite will be released on 25th March at 9pm:
[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-london-property-network-tickets-1979455436496?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/central-london-property-network-tickets-1979455436496?aff=oddtdtcreator)
Central London Property Network- Sold Out
Register via:
[https://bit.ly/ticketsforapril](https://bit.ly/ticketsforapril)
Overview
Join Central London Property Network for face-to-face chats on all things real estate in the city!
## Welcome to the Central London Property Network!
Join us for an exciting in-person meetup right in the heart of London. Whether you're a seasoned investor, a first-time buyer, or just curious about the property scene, this is the perfect spot to connect with like-minded people. Share ideas, swap tips, and discover the latest trends in central London real estate. Don't miss out on an evening filled with great conversations and new opportunities!
Guest Speaker Paul Ribbons
**Paul Ribbons** – an accomplished property investor and dealmaker with nearly 40 years of experience and more than 800 completed property deals.
In this session, Paul will share insights on:
* How to identify property opportunities that others often overlook
* Why the asking price is rarely the most important figure in a deal
* How reading people and situations can give investors a real advantage
Panel Chair Shaz Ahmad
**Shaz** is a property finance specialist, founder of **Elan Property Finance**, and the face behind *Where’s Shaz*.
He helps property investors start, scale and grow their portfolios by arranging both short-term and long-term finance that actually gets deals done. Whether it’s bridging, development finance, refurb projects, HMOs, buy-to-lets or commercial property, her approach is simple: **maximum output with minimum fuss**.
Award-winning and straight-talking, Shaz is known for being highly responsive and for getting deals over the line when others can’t 🙌🏽
Beyond the spreadsheets, Shaz is also an international speaker and podcast host who enjoys sharing the real stories behind property, finance and business. He has spoken at major networking events, appeared on numerous podcasts, and hosts her own show where she explores how investors and entrepreneurs truly make things happen.
Panellists include:
**Ash Hussain**
Ash Hussain of Silverslate Group, Winner of Property Development of the Year 2025
Following his outstanding achievement in 2025, Ash continues to make a significant impact within the property development sector. His success reflects innovation, leadership, and a commitment to excellence in the industry.
**Motiul Islam**
Motiul Islam is a public speaker and property investor born and raised in London’s East End. He is passionate about property investment and helping aspiring investors start their journey, build strong networks and achieve their goals.
Motiul began his property journey at 19 while studying Economics and Business Information Technology at the University of London. Balancing studies with property negotiations, he faced early setbacks when his first three deals fell through. However, he persevered and secured his first property at just 23 years old.
He went on to build his portfolio using “no money down” structured deals, acquiring and developing properties through strategies such as extensions, developments and title splits.
Today, Motiul focuses on finding, structuring and negotiating deals, with experience across HMOs, rent-to-rent, developments and refurbishments. His recent projects include commercial developments, joint ventures and mentoring other investors.
**Charlotte Busby**
High Living Estates LTD is a specialist property company offering bespoke property and land sourcing services across the UK. The company provides access to a wide range of investment opportunities, including Rent-to-Rent (R2R), Buy-Refurbish-Refinance-Rent (BRRR), HMOs, commercial units, buy-to-let properties, conversions, and land for development.
In addition to sourcing investment opportunities, High Living Estates LTD also offers rented and serviced accommodation solutions, catering to a variety of client needs. With a focus on delivering tailored, high-quality opportunities, the team works closely with investors to help them secure profitable and strategic property investments.
Clients are invited to contact the High Living Estates team to source and secure their next investment opportunity.
**Jason Patterson**
Jason Patterson, aka the “Short Lease King,” owns a property training company and has mastered the short-lease property investment strategy.
His 25-year property journey includes transforming overlooked short-lease flats into profitable units by extending leases, refurbishing properties, and, in some cases, reconfiguring layouts to add an additional bedroom. He also purchases freeholds on occasions.
Jason’s journey began at Sainsbury’s, stacking bread—but he saw beyond the shelves. Every shift, he saved toward his dream of owning property. That hard work paid off, and he went on to purchase five flats while still working at Sainsbury’s.
**Agenda:**
Pre-Networking from 5.30pm
Main Event 6.30pm-9.30pm
### 🟢 **7:00 – 7:05 PM — Welcome**
* Opening remarks
* Introduction to the event
* Overview of the evening
### 🟢 **7:05 – 7:10 PM — Sponsors Shout-Out**
* Acknowledgement of sponsors
* Quick mentions / thanks
### 🟢 **7:10 – 7:15 PM — Funding Update**
* Latest insights on property finance
* Market trends / lending updates
### 🟢 **7:15 – 7:55 PM— Deep Dive with Paul Ribbons**
* Key lessons from 800+ deals
* Finding hidden opportunities
* Negotiation & deal-making insights
### 🟢 **7:55 – 8:00 PM — Attendees Shout-Out**
* Recognise key attendees
* Build energy before panel
### 🟢**8.00-8.15PM- Networking Break**
### 🟢 **8:15 – 8:55 PM — Panel Discussion (Chair: Shaz Ahmad)**
**Featuring:**
* Paul Ribbons
* Ash Hussain
* Motiul Islam
* Charlotte Busby
* Jason Patterson
**Discussion themes:**
* Spotting undervalued opportunities
* Structuring smarter deals
* Real-world investing experiences
* Audience Q&A
### 🟢 **8:55 – 9:00 PM — Closing**
* Final remarks
* Call to action
* Transition into networking
Write-in at the Mitre: work on your own material in convivial company
**We will be at The Mitre pub in central Greenwich.**
**This meetup will start half an hour earlier than usual, as we need to finish half an hour earlier to give the pub the room back for another meeting.**
This meetup is free and casual. We just sit around for a few hours and write together. Bring a laptop, or use a pen and paper or clay tablet and stylus if that's what works for you.
The structure of the session is roughly:
2pm: chat
2:20–3:25: writing time
3:25: chat/coffee break
3:40–4:45 writing time
4:45: chat
But our Saturdays are very casual, so feel free to drop in and out.
**This is usually in the meeting room at the Mitre. If you arrive a bit later, you may need to ask the bar staff to show you through to the room.**
Deals, Deals, Deals with Will Mallard
[https://bit.ly/EalingPropertyMeetApr2026](https://bit.ly/EalingPropertyMeetApr2026)
At our next Ealing Property Meet we’re joined by Will Mallard, a deal-machine who specialises in Residential property, Development and Income-producing assets.
In this one-off talk Will Mallard shares
-where to find the best deals.
-Will’s quick-fire method of assessing whether or not a Lead is actually a Deal.
-how to use high interest rates and increased build cost to your advantage when competing for deals.
-how he recently made £80k in London, in less than a year, using only £5k of Capital.
-how he uplifted the value of a property in Oxfordshire from £280k to £450k, with zero building work, by resolving one issue.
-how he maintains a steady pipeline of deals throughout the year.
-how to stay nimble and look ahead to the next opportunities before they become mainstream and oversaturated.
**Agenda**
7pm – Welcome
7:15 – Will Mallard's Talk Part 1
7:50 – 30 second shout out
8pm – Networking Break
8:15 – Will Mallard's Talk Part 2
8:45 – Prize Draw
9:00 – Networking ‘til late
[https://bit.ly/EalingPropertyMeetApr2026](https://bit.ly/EalingPropertyMeetApr2026)
Unreal Engine Workshop: FREE Game Design Meetup | GameCamp
***Enter the live meeting room here: [https://discord.gg/5wgxtr4c2u](https://discord.gg/5wgxtr4c2u)***
***Download the engine here: [https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/download](https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/download)***
Welcome to the **Unreal Engine Workshop!** In each session we'll tackle essential game design discussions, then transition into hands-on project creation. Participants will build and expand their skills continuously as we explore every aspect of game development. From basic blueprints and interactive mechanics, to advanced rigging, animation, environment design, and lighting, we'll work our way up to creating small complete games. We encourage experimentation and peer teaching, so whether you're a beginner or experienced developer looking to deepen your expertise, our sessions provide a supportive environment to learn, create, and innovate together in Unreal Engine 5.
Creative Wellness Cycling Club (Members only)
Weekly cycling club open to members of that club only. Membership enquiries to creativewellnesswon@outlook.com
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What If Your AI Could Be a Team? - Chad Green
**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you.
The building address is 4450 Bridge Park
The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
**Abstract**
GitHub Copilot is powerful, but what if you could scale from a solo AI assistant to an entire team of specialized agents working in parallel? This session introduces Squad: an open-source framework for multi-agent orchestration that lets you define teams of AI agents with specific roles, responsibilities, and expertise.
We'll progress from Copilot basics to the Copilot CLI, explore how Agents add autonomy, and see how Instructions and Skills let you customize agent behavior. Then, the climax: a live demo where a Squad team of 3 agents (Lead, Developer, Tester) stands up and builds a working application in real-time, showcasing true multi-agent collaboration.
Whether you're new to AI or exploring how to scale your use of Copilot, this session will show you what's possible when agents work as a team.
**YouTube Link**
TBD
How to Structure Real Estate Deals Using Seller Finance and Notes
Learn how seller finance and notes can create cash flow and new deal opportunities with 40-year investor Eddie Speed
**FREE TICKET** 🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-structure-real-estate-deals-using-seller-finance-and-notes-tickets-1984826171509?aff=cicmeetupapp
Most real estate investors only know one way to make money:
Buy the property. Fix the property. Rent it or sell it.
But there’s another side of real estate that can create cash flow, flexibility, and opportunity without only focusing on owning more property.
At this month’s Columbus Investors Club, Tiffany and Josh High are sitting down with Eddie Speed - a real estate veteran with 40 years of experience who has closed more than 50,000 note deals. He has spent decades helping investors understand how to structure deals through seller finance and notes, and how to think more like the bank instead of just the buyer.
This will be a practical conversation around a part of real estate most people have heard about, but very few truly understand.
If you’ve ever wanted to know how to create more opportunities in deals, generate cash flow in a different way, or understand how seller finance actually works in the real world, this is a night you want to be in the room for.
You’ll walk away thinking about deals differently, seeing new possibilities, and understanding how creative structuring can open doors that traditional investing alone can’t.
**What You’ll Learn**
* How seller finance works in real estate deals
* How notes fit into real estate and create opportunity
* How to structure deals more creatively
* How investors generate cash flow by focusing on the payment
* How to think like the bank instead of only focusing on owning the property
* How this strategy can create flexibility in today’s market
**Open Q&A - Ask Eddie Anything About**
* Seller finance and how to use it in real deals
* How notes work in a practical, beginner-friendly way
* Creating cash flow without only relying on rentals
* Structuring deals that others might miss
* How experienced investors think differently about financing
* Common mistakes investors make when they only focus on the property
**Why You Should Be in the Room**
Because the investors who win in the long run know how to do more than just buy houses.
They know how to structure.They know how to create terms.They know how to see opportunities other people miss.
This is the kind of conversation that can expand the way you think about real estate entirely.
Come ready to learn, ask questions, take notes, and connect with people who are serious about growing in this business.
**Reserve your free seat now - and be part of the conversation.**
Grab your spot here ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-structure-real-estate-deals-using-seller-finance-and-notes-tickets-1984826171509?aff=cicmeetupapp
Shut Up & Write!® East Side Columbus
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, April 22 at Streetlight Guild.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
**SCHEDULE:**
6:45ish - Quick introductions
7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
8:00 - The End
**OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
**BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild!
**WHAT SHOULD I BRING?**
Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you!
**OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:**
* **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space!
* **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels.
* **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay!
* **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.
HTML5 Master Series (Class 04 of 04) (SPECIAL OFFERING)
**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:**
1. The dates listed for this series are about 95% reliable. We are completing our 2026 schedule as we speak, so minor adjustments are still occurring.
2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee, though this first offering is free on a first-come, first-served basis.
3. Each class, from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective, is a separate entity.
**Introduction:**
HTML5 is the foundational technology for modern web development, serving as the standard markup language for structuring and presenting content on the World Wide Web. Developed through a collaboration between the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the Web Hypertext Application Technology Working Group (WHATWG), HTML5 provides a robust system of elements (tags) that tell a browser how to display text, images, and multimedia in a clear and meaningful way. It works in concert with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) for presentation and JavaScript for interactivity, forming the core technology stack for virtually all websites and many web applications today.
One of the significant advancements of HTML5 is the introduction of powerful new features and elements designed to improve functionality and simplify development. Key additions include native multimedia support via the \ and \ tags, allowing developers to embed media without third-party plugins. It also offers new form controls for better user input, such as date and email types, and introduces web storage capabilities to store data offline for enhanced performance. These features streamline the process of building rich, interactive web experiences.
A significant focus of HTML5 is enhanced semantics and better structural organization of content. New semantic elements like , , , , and \ provide meaningful structure to documents, which aids in search engine optimization (SEO) and improves accessibility for assistive technologies. These elements define different parts of a webpage (e.g., a header for the top, a nav for navigation links, a footer for the bottom), making the code more readable and understandable for both developers and machines. This emphasis on clear structure helps in creating more logical and maintainable websites.
Developing websites in today's competitive environment requires taking advantage of every technique you can to get the maximum exposure possible. Our HTML5 class will not only show you what's new in the HTML specification, but also the best way to develop optimized web pages that get the attention your client and/or company requires.
**The breakdown of the four-class series is as follows:**
**Class 1: Introduction to Web Structure and Basic HTML5**
This class introduces the core concepts of web development, the history of HTML, and the fundamental structure of an HTML5 document.
* **Topics**:
* **Web Architecture Overview**: How browsers, servers, and web pages interact.
* **HTML Fundamentals**: Understanding elements, tags, and attributes.
* **Basic Document Structure**: Using !DOCTYPE html, html, head, and body.
* **Text Formatting**: Headings (h1 to h6), paragraphs (p), and text-level semantics (e.g., strong, em, br).
* **Lists and Links**: Creating ordered (ol) and unordered (ul) lists, and linking between pages using anchor tags (a).
* **Activity**: Students create a basic personal webpage containing text, a list of hobbies, and a link to an external website.
**Class 2: Semantic HTML5 and Multimedia Integration**
Class 2 focuses on modern HTML5 elements that provide meaning (semantics) to content, improving accessibility and search engine optimization. It also covers adding images and multimedia.
* **Topics**:
* **Semantic Elements**: Understanding and implementing elements like header, footer, nav, section, and article.
* **Images**: Adding images using the img tag and attributes like src, alt, width, and height.
* **Multimedia**: Embedding audio and video content using the audio and video tags.
* **File and Folder Structure**: Best practices for organizing project files and managing file paths.
* **Activity**: Students refactor their Class 1 project to use a proper semantic layout and add an image and a link to a video file.
**Class 3: Forms and User Input**
This session is dedicated to building interactive HTML5 forms, which are essential for capturing user data and input.
* **Topics**:
* **Form Basics**: Using the form element, action and method attributes.
* **Input Types**: Exploring various input types (e.g., text, password, checkbox, radio, date, submit).
* **Form Elements**: Utilizing label, textarea, select, option, and button.
* **Client-side Validation**: Implementing HTML5 validation attributes like required, minlength, and pattern.
* **Activity**: Students build a complete contact form with different input fields, radio buttons, and basic HTML5 validation.
**Class 4: Introduction to CSS3 and Basic Styling**
The final class introduces Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) to style the HTML content and make the web pages visually appealing and accessible.
* **Topics**:
* **CSS Fundamentals**: The role of CSS, selectors, properties, and values.
* **Integrating CSS**: Using inline, internal, and external style sheets.
* **The Box Model**: Understanding margin, padding, border, and content for basic layout.
* **Basic Styling**: Changing colors, fonts, and text alignment.
* **Accessibility Basics**: Identifying principles of web design usability and accessibility, including ARIA labels.
* **Activity**: Students apply an external CSS file to their Class 3 form project to style the layout, colors, and fonts, culminating in a well-structured and styled webpage.
Hoover Dam Hike
Join us for one of our favorite hikes this Tuesday (4/21/26) at 6:30 pm as we hike the Hoover Dam Scenic Trail, starting at the west end of the dam. This hike includes some paved paths/roads along with some dirt trails, with a few beautiful views of the reservoir. Join us for this 2 mile hike, finding us in the parking lot at the corner of Sunbury and Smoke Burr.
Page Building with Bricks (Class 04 of 10) (FEE BASED)
**PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT NOTES:**
1. The dates for this series are simply placeholders at the moment. We are working on our 2026 schedule, and adjustments are forthcoming.
2. Each class in this series has an attendance fee.
3. Each class from BOTH a sign-up and fee perspective is a separate entity.
**Introduction:**
Our Page Building with Bricks web development class provides detailed instruction for using Bricks Builder, a visual site builder for WordPress, to create and manage websites. Widely considered by many of the world's leading web developers to be the most complete page builder on the market today, Bricks Builder offers a wide range of features and comprehensive tools. Our Bricks Builder web development class provides detailed instructions on utilizing the toolset. The series of courses covers the core features of Bricks Builder, enabling users to design and develop responsive, visually appealing websites. Moreover, the courses are oriented to reinforce a focus on professional, scalable web development. Throughout the series, we focus our page-building instruction on the semantic and structural integrity of the pages in a responsive world. By the end of the 10-class series, participants will have a fundamental understanding of proper web page and website development.
**The breakdown of the 10-class series is as follows:**
* Class 01 - Survey of Page Builders / What Bricksbuilder Does For You
* Class 02 - Boxes, Boxes, Boxes / Sections / Containers
* Class 03 - Static Units / Relative Units / Responsive Development And Math Functions
* Class 04 - CSS Variables And DRY Development / Classes And Global Styling
* Class 05 - CSS Grid And CSS Flexbox
* Class 06 - Responsive Development / Breakpoints And Media Queries
* Class 07 - Effective Use Of Color / Effective Use Of Images
* Class 08 - Beginning To Think Dynamically / Using Templates And Components
* Class 09 - Dynamic Styling / Data Attributes And Attribute Selectors
* Class 10 - Pseudo Elements / Programmatically Styling With Pseudo Classes
Throughout the class sessions listed above, we cover the following key areas of web development with Bricks Builder:
* **Introduction to Bricks Builder Interface:**
* Familiarization with the builder's layout, including the toolbar, panel, and canvas, and understanding how to navigate and interact with its various components.
* **Visual Site Building:**
* Techniques for creating layouts using Bricks' drag-and-drop interface, incorporating sections, rows, columns, and elements to build page structures.
* **Styling and Design:**
* Utilizing Bricks' styling options to customize elements, apply global CSS classes for consistent design, and leverage features like Flexbox and CSS Grid for responsive layouts.
* **Dynamic Content and Custom Fields:**
* Integrating dynamic content from custom post types and custom field plugins (like ACF, Meta Box) to build data-driven websites.
* **Template Building:**
* Creating and managing reusable templates for headers, footers, post type layouts, and other site-wide elements.
* **Performance Optimization:**
* Understanding how Bricks Builder contributes to fast-loading websites and implementing performance best practices.
* **Advanced Features:**
* Depending on the class level, it might delve into advanced topics such as conditional logic, interactions, and custom code integration to enable more complex functionality.
The series aims to equip participants with the skills to efficiently build, customize, and maintain WordPress websites using Bricks Builder, catering to both beginners and experienced web developers.
Shut Up & Write!™ Easton Town Center
We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator.
Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking!
• What we'll do
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
SCHEDULE:
10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros.
10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour.
11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing.
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you!
• What to bring
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible.
See you at The Café on Saturday!






























