0. GChat is downloaded and installed. You can find GChat and download instructions on the GChat Download Page.

2. Auction images have been downloaded. Follow the links from the HEI auction page to download images for the current auction.

3. The Canteen Workshop Page is where  you will find the index for Workshop IX -- Beauty Is Only One Pixel Deep But Reality Goes Right To The Bone. This will include a schedule of events, a thematic summary and a materials list. Materials listed are relevent to the workshop but not required.