Creating a community for an alternative learning system based on barter Trade School is a self-organised
learning community that runs on barter.
Its mutual-aid ethos focuses on bringing people together who want to teach/learn in exchange for goods or services which you can specify if you wish. What do you think happened before money was invented? Barter is one of the oldest forms of exchange that dates back as old as 6000B.C! Well we want to bring some of that back for us! We believe that money should not be what limits us when it comes to
22/02/2017
people, if you're looking to have a clear out and want your things to go to someone who might really need it- check out this map to find your closest drop off area for much needed clothes and goods for the refugees in calais!!! http://thirdforcenews.org.uk/tfn-news/refugee-crisis-find-your-nearest-collection
Refugee crisis: find your nearest collection Google map lets people search for their nearest drop-off point to send supplies to Calais
23/01/2017
http://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2016-09-20-health-benefits-evening-classes-revealed
Great article on the therapeutic and positive effects learning has on your general WELLBEING! :)
Health benefits of evening classes revealed | University of Oxford Those with a taste for adult education classes have long known it, but now Oxford University scientists have confirmed that taking part in the weekly sessions can boost wellbeing – regardless of the subject studied.
22/12/2016
Thanks to those who came last night to our Wabi Sabi workshop! Here's some snaps to show u what we got down to! That was the last class for 2016 but Keep a look out on our website for the next sessions! Get involved! Got something you wanna teach/share/show?? Let us know!! TS x
19/12/2016
THIS WEDNESDAY PEEPS! Pop Brixton w/ Annie Mackin... for Trade School South London!
If you fancy a therapeutic craft class to ease you into Christmas just join up with the link below and bring a contribution from the list
17/12/2016
Fly flyers ❤
15/12/2016
Hey everyone!
We wanted to announce that Trade School will be hosting one more workshop to see out the new year!**
As 2k16 has been a bit of a mad one we will be hosting a therapeutic craft class at Pop Brixton where you can learn how to make D.I.Y christmas decorations or work on personal projects while we get creative to the soft sounds of some xmas tunes!
Everyone welcome!
We will be posting the exact details and sign up page v.soon!
Hope to see you all there!
TS x
30/11/2016
Courgette love
26/11/2016
Thank you so much to everyone who came to support and exchange at the first Trade School workshop this Wednesday!!
We’re over the moon at the enthusiasm you showed towards the class and for other workshop ideas in the future…This is just the beginning and were so excited to see a community based on mutual aid grow and grow
23/11/2016
Hey folks, the v. first Trade School class is happening tonight! We’ll be starting from 6.00pm to 6.15pm and meeting by the café inside the Southbank Centre!
Just give us a call if you can’t find us! .
21/11/2016
United for Education Demo!
evening guys! website is up and running to submit classes you want to teach or sign up to our first class! some of your have asked how exactly it works...
1) Anyone can offer to teach a class about something they know. For example, how to create a website, an introduction to knitting, how to wire a plug, basics in Spanish, basics in singing, DIY xmas gifts etc.
2) The "teacher" decides on a list of barter items they're interested in receiving. Barter items can be in the form of goods or services, both tangible and intangible. For example: jars, music tips, clothes, vegetables, or help with something like finding an apartment, or a follow on a blog
3) Students sign up for their class on our website by agreeing to bring something from their list.
4) On the day of class, the teachers & students meet in a space that is made available by us. Students give their barter item to the teacher, and the class begins!
14/11/2016
Website is up! sign up for our first class here!
http://tradeschool.coop/southlondon/
Trade School Take a class with a range of specialized teachers in exchange for basic items and services. Secure a spot in a TradeSchool class by meeting one of the teachers barter needs.