// saturdays in the garage
Sessions
Small groups, in Greg's garage in Langford. You come to learn AI, large language models, and agentic frameworks. You leave having done the work yourself.
- When
- Saturdays
- Time
- 10am – 3pm
- Length
- ~5 hrs
- Group
- 4–5
- Price
- $250 / person
- Where
- Langford, BC
Exact address shared once your spot is confirmed · Cash or e-transfer
On Eventbrite — introductory price
// pick your lane
Two ways in
Open the Prepare page. If the setup makes sense, come ready to write code. If it doesn't, start from zero — Greg will confirm the fit when you reach out.
Lane 01 · the main event
Build With Pascucci This Saturday
The Prepare page makes sense — or you're up for working through it. Show up set up, and spend the day on AI, an LLM, or an agentic framework.
Check the Prepare page →Lane 02 · total beginners
Start From Zero
If the Prepare page reads like a foreign language, start here. We hold your hand through every account, install, and setting — no rushing. You might not ship this Saturday, but you'll walk out ready to take Build With Pascucci This Saturday the next one.
Book this lane →// three things greg teaches
Session tracks
AI, LLMs, and agentic frameworks. You do not have to pick before you arrive — Greg will.
AI
You want to use modern AI on purpose. You will try the tools, check their work, and leave knowing what they are good for.
Good for
People new to AI tools, and people who have tried them
LLMs
You want the mechanics, not the hype. Tokens, context windows, prompts, and a hands-on call to a model — so a large language model stops being a black box.
Good for
Anyone who wants to understand what the model is doing
Agentic frameworks
You want to see how an agent plans, uses tools, and keeps state. You will build a small one and be able to explain each step.
Good for
People ready to go past a single chat prompt
// before you arrive
What you need to bring
No prior experience required — but a few things need to be in place so we can hit the ground running.
Full step-by-step setup guide →
A cloud account (optional)
Everything runs on your laptop — no purchase ever required. Only want your project on the public internet? Grab a free-tier AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud account.
An AI assistant
At least one of Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, or GitHub Copilot — ideally two. Free tiers are fine to start.
A laptop
Windows, Mac, or Linux — with admin rights to install software, and a charger. The Prepare page covers the rest.
A GPU (optional)
Only if you want to run AI models locally. For web apps, APIs, and cloud AI, a standard laptop is plenty.
// after the session
What does it cost to keep it live?
Once your project is deployed, you own it. Here's what a real production stack typically runs per month across the big clouds. Free tiers cover most of it in year one.
| Component | AWS | Azure | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontend (static hosting) | S3 + CloudFront · ~$1–3 | Static Web Apps · free–$9 | Firebase Hosting · free–$1 |
| Backend (serverless) | Lambda · free–$5 | Functions · free–$5 | Cloud Run · free–$5 |
| Database (managed) | RDS t4g.micro · ~$15 | Azure SQL Basic · ~$5 | Cloud SQL micro · ~$9 |
| Domain + DNS | Route 53 · ~$2 | App Service · ~$2 | Cloud DNS · ~$2 |
| Est. monthly total | ~$20–25 | ~$13–21 | ~$13–17 |
Low-traffic hobby-project estimates. Free-tier credits (AWS 12-month, Azure $200, GCP $300) can drop year-one costs to near zero.
// the details
Frequently asked
Do I need any coding experience?
No. Beginners are welcome. Greg walks you through the tools, how large language models work, and how an agentic framework fits together.
How long is a session?
Saturdays, 10am to 3pm — about five hours of teaching and writing code.
How many people are in a group?
Four or five, max. Kept small on purpose so everyone gets real hands-on time with Greg.
What does the $250 include?
A working setup beside Greg all day. You use AI on purpose, see how a large language model works, and build a small piece of an agentic framework.
Will my project be totally finished in one day?
The point of the day is that you understand what you wrote. A small script, a tiny page, or a simple chatbot can be working by the end. Bigger ideas get the fundamentals: you write the core pieces and leave with a workflow you can keep using. You always leave with real code and a clear next step.
Is there an age requirement?
Sessions are for adults — 18 and up.
What if I need to cancel?
Plans change — refunds are available up to 7 days before your session. Inside that window, reach out and we'll do our best to move you to another Saturday.
What do I need to bring?
A laptop, plus a few accounts and tools set up beforehand (a cloud account, an AI assistant, GitHub, and a handful of dev tools). The Prepare page walks through every step.