Dorkbot PDX offers workshops the last Sunday of every month on a variety of practical topics for both beginner and experienced hobbyists. webpage 
I'm pleased to announce federated wiki personalized instruction will be available at our regular dorkbotpdx meetings. I have revised the curriculum from the recent federated wiki workshop so that it can be usefully addressed individually in self-paced modules.
Some modules are improved with confidential information that I can only provide in person. If something seems confusing or even impossible, see me at our regular monday meetings. If you have a laptop and can install node then you must give this indoctrination a try.