Local learn to mix groups?

submitted over 9 years ago by IamRupe

Does anyone know if something along the lines of a local learn-to-DIY course has ever been attempted? It seems to me (as someone who has never DIY'ed but had been considering it and is now going to try it), that this type of a course or program might be both fun and interesting. I know there are a lot of YouTube videos explaining how to do this, but I personally learn better in a classroom type setting.

Sorry if this is against the rules of this sub.

Also, I'm in Chicago if anyone wants to put something together, I might be willing to host such a meet-up.

Comments

8 points

by WhiteRussian13over 9 years ago

Why can't there be a diy Skype group chat or any other form of group chat and video or audio to teach new mixers about different things. Sort of like a cooking class but with the technology of online!

8 points

by xDue2Loseover 9 years ago

No reason? Like... Just do it, start one. Similar to old timey tech user groups, many have migrated to fully online or have many "virtual chapters." Become legend, go do something great ;-)

5 points

by Tamachickenover 9 years ago

I've been mixing about 6 months but I don't have the resources to do extensive trial-and-error. A visual and oral explanation of how certain things work, come together and complete a flavour profile is something I'm now very interested in.

3 points

by nCubed21over 9 years agoMixologist

I mean it's not that hard to make a slack channel for the DIYers. I'd totally join.

3 points

by akmikhail92over 9 years ago

Not in Chicago unfortunately but I'd be happy to set this up in SoCal!

2 points

by skiddlzninjaover 9 years agoThat one moderator. You know, the honey guy.

/u/abdada may disagree

Wait, did you mean none in CHI or you're not in CHI? Confusing.

2 points

by akmikhail92over 9 years ago

I meant I'm not in CHI, sorry.

1 points

by IamRupeover 9 years ago

Bummer for me, but maybe someone else could benefit from this. I've been half perusing the DIY start up kits in the sidebar wondering if I should just take the leap and see if I don't mess it up too much by just doing it on my own.

I would still appreciate the know how and work of someone showing me how to do it and walking me through everything.

5 points

by GunslingerDudsover 9 years ago

LPT: Don't buy a kit. Here is my advice

2 points

by Paleone123over 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

I renew my suggestion this advice be put on the sidebar as a primer before seeing the list of kits that is there now.

1 points

by IamRupeover 9 years ago

Thank you. I think I found my leisure reading for this evening.

1 points

by stininjaover 9 years ago

Give it a month, there's gonna be 18-20 year olds all over making juice in Cali.

1 points

by nCubed21over 9 years agoMixologist

Or you know they'll get their older friends that are actually 21 to just go buy juice for them. Just like I was doing with cigarettes when I was a minor. Addictions don't change only the ways to get them.

1 points

by PM_Me_Your_Clonesover 9 years ago

Yup, lots more 21 year olds hanging out with 18 year olds than there are 18 year olds hanging out with 15 year olds, too.

1 points

by goldfish18over 9 years ago

Where in SoCal?

1 points

by akmikhail92over 9 years ago

Northern Los Angeles.

1 points

by nCubed21over 9 years agoMixologist

I am also in SoCal. More specifically in the North Hollywood area.

2 points

by akmikhail92over 9 years ago

I work in NoHo!

1 points

by Nudetoredditover 9 years ago

I'm in Orange County and interested in something like this

1 points

by alsignssaynoover 9 years ago

I'm down in the fullerton area.

1 points

by Nudetoredditover 9 years ago

I'm in garden grove

2 points

by dworbleover 9 years ago

I'm in Chicago. Brand new to vaping in general, never even considered DIY until the regulations, but I'd be down.

2 points

by CheebaSteebaover 9 years agoFrugivore

I think this is a great idea. I'd love to teach some people to mix so they can learn how easy and delicious it can be. With taste being so subjective, being able to craft your own flavors and have any flavor you want, any time you want, is incredible. I'd post in my local vaping facebook group but it's like 50% juice vendors/B&Ms and IDK how well that would go over, LOL!

2 points

by fearliathmorover 9 years ago

Slack is a great idea. I wanted to do a hangout for mixing but mostly we get together on skype in smaller groups. We mix and share ideas and make collaborative recipes. Created this about a year ago but fearing getting messy I have never promoted it. diy....slack.com and a related FB group that is now private. Very small and selective for the same reasons that Reddit DIY has had issues. No hand checks, vapemail mail, and a mandatory rule following....

1 points

by goatnapperover 9 years ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RdboUVCROs

That's about it, super easy.

1 points

by Eizoozover 9 years agoOne of "The Damned"

Hmu if youre in columbus and need some help.

1 points

by fearliathmorover 9 years ago

Send me Bears gear and I'll help you all you need ;)

1 points

by IamRupeover 9 years ago

Gross! I just live here, I never gave up my allegiances (GO LIONS! - Oh wait we suck again...) But if you know of anyone or a few people who would be interested in putting together a DIY course in Chicago let me know, I'd be down for attending / hosting (I can't really teach it since I don't know what I am doing).

1 points

by fearliathmorover 9 years ago

I learned the most getting together on skype or google and sharing and collaborating. Pm me I can give you some links to good places to find great help online?(this sub being the best for info). Happy to help you. Since we do a weekly hangout would be no problem. GO BEARS! ;)