Mandala is a Sanskrit word for circle/unity/wholeness. Cultures around the world have used mandalas since the beginning of time for meditation and healing. The creative process used in the making of mandalas is inherent in all human beings. In this six week workshop, using the form of the mandala and various art materials, you will learn how to: *access your creative process *create your own unique mandalas *use mandala-making as a meditative process *use the art process for relaxation and self- …

The thing Artists and Activists have in common is a passion for their work. I hope to mesh these passions in this group. Art, political and social activism have long been happy bedfellows. Think of Picasso’s Guernica Night, Susan Crile’s Abu Graib series, and more locally to Connecticut, the Cycle of Terror and Tragedy, September 11 by Graydon Parrish housed at the New Britain Museum of American Art. As they say, a picture says a thousand words and what better way to convey these kinds of messag …

Calling all creatives in Western Connecticut! This is a group for anyone who loves visual, performing, literary arts, music, theatre, dance, poetry, history, culture, etc. All skills and areas of interests are welcome. We select an eclectic mix of arts and cultural events happening in Northern Fairfield County to Meetup! We try to mix it up to peak everyone's interest. Come out and meet other creatives to network, build partnerships, collaborations, create. Come on get inspired! Coordinated by t …

LIFE AFTER DIVORCE Envisioning a new life through the use of color & image While divorce is a painful process, life after divorce offers an opportunity to heal, to dream and create a new life. It can be a time to look deep within ourselves to find untapped resources of which we may not have been aware. In this six-week workshop, using various art materials, we will learn how to use the creative process to: *express feelings *explore dreams for the future *gain clarity and insight No art experien …

Be the artist of your life, We are about new friendships through the common interest of art and creativity! Creativity is not valued in this society, but it should be.  It is time to strengthen that part of our brains, and express ourselves as a community and as individuals. Help yourself find a new quality of life. Live Out Loud!!!

Do you have files of images or piles of magazines you have collected and you don't know what to do with? Or maybe you are just attracted to images, interested in personal development, and involved in making life changes. If you say "Yes!" to any of these, you will enjoy and benefit from a SoulCollage® Workshop experience. It is not necessary to have artistic experience. With SoulCollage®, everyone is an artist and can have fun being creative! Originated by Seena Frost, SoulCollage® is a process …

Come and draw the models, drink and mingle with other artists! Each workshop will be themed.  You don't have to be a professional artist to join, just someone that wants to try figure drawing and likes to mingle with other artists.   Some of the events will feature different people's art.

Volunteer to Make a Memory Bear for VITAS Innovative Hospice Care® ... Stitch a "Memory Bear"--Help Mend a Heart Are you interested in spending your VOLUNTEER time with a needle and thread? VITAS Is looking for volunteers who will use their sewing skills to sew Memory Bears. Memory bears are teddy bears that are created using fabric such as a favorite shirt, robe, worn-out jeans or uniform from someone who has recently passed. Sewn by a volunteer with compassion and love these bears are a comfo …

My intention is to build a network of passionate individuals that will work together toward building a wildlife sanctuary, permaculture garden and sculpture park in the New England area. This is a long-term idea looking to build itself from the ground up. Many different educations, talents, skills and values are needed to plan and launch such a project, so all are welcome to try this group out and become involved.  -Allie

A monthly meeting of Veterans with passions for art, film-making, writing, photography and everything else. The group will meet, share and give creative feedback, and collaborate on projects if desired.

This meetup group will be for Photographers who want to become better in their Post Production Workflow. From Novice to Professional, everyone will be able to learn something new. Join us, and take your photography to the next level. Our main goal is to bring a solid foundation in the training of Adobe Photoshop. We will walk you through everything from starting as a beginner, and guide you through becoming a paid professional. Everything you need to learn, you can find it with The Art of Retouc …

A blank canvas, a glass of wine. Your creativity unleashed! Looking for a way to explore your artistic side but not sure where to start? Art Plus Studio is an exciting, creative class for both the artistic and not so artistic. Come out and join New Haven's newest entertainment spot for an evening of painting, sipping and enjoying the company of friends. No experience required! Bring your own bottle or favorite beverage & snacks! All classes 100% novice oriented, no skills required, guarante …

Join our group for a fun social experience while you enhance your artistic ability. Sip on a glass of wine, sit back, relax, and meet new people. We have painting classes, drawing, crafts, and much more. You don’t need any previous experience to join just bring a great attitude, get ready for some laughs and you may just discover your inner Picasso!

Hello, Photography Enthusiast! Thanks for visiting the Shutter-Buds! We're people of all levels of expertise with a variety of cameras who love to take pictures...and have a lot of fun doing it. We do serious traditional photography (landscape, sunsets, urban, still-life, portraits, etc.) BUT what makes us unique is that we are often very C R E 8 T I V E in our approach to photography. One of our guiding principles is: “People look at ordinary stuff all day long, so why not make a picture look e …

CT Hackerspace 30 Echo Lake Road Watertown, CT CT Hackerspace is the name of a group located in the US State of Connecticut . Our Mission is to provide a physical location where community members interested in technology can gather to collaborate on projects both physical and conceptual. To provide infrastructure to the community in the form of education, tools and equipment that will allow members to transcend from being interested in technology to implementing technology in actual physical man …

Axis901 – Start Us Up! Axis901, the newest coworking space in the Hartford area, is starting up. We have the space, technology, amenities, location and affordable pricing. Now we need entrepreneurs, innovators, artists, designers, marketers, telecommuters, and anyone else with a desire to collaborate and willingness to be part of a creative, energetic scene. Axis901 – Where We Are Axis901 is on the second floor of 901-903 Main Street in the core of Manchester’s historic downtown. Our first floor …

Two world renown photographers sharing their expertise and knowledge on a wide variety of photographic topics. We will be hosting evening round table critiques and discussions as well as creative playdates and photography workshops in different settings.

Focused on the beauty of the human form and the art of photography. We are artistic figure photographers in the area. We welcome professionals, first timers, & anyone that is interested in the art of photography, regardless of your skill level. Our meetings are located in the New Haven area. We provide indoor and outdoor photo sessions with professional models. Membership is FREE for models & photographer. We need models for our Saturday, Sunday, & mid-week workshops, these are always PAID assig …

Calling all Scrapbookers. Do you love to learn new things? Can't get enough paper? Unable to drive by a Joann's without stopping. Well you just might be a Scrap-A-holic. Get your scrapbooking fix by attending a workshop. Choose from card making or scrapbook layout classes. All products will be provided, just bring your trusty cutting tool and adhesives. Great way to meet new friends and create wonderful works of art that you can share with family and friends. Join up today!

Meet with others interested in Writing, Art & Music or just come if you are a person interested in the subject matter thereof. Would like to form a "Workshop" in which we each email one of the group a work per month and they email us one to look at and comment upon. Also, we would meet at various locations once a month to actually carry on verbal conversations and see people in 3D! People producing any type of creative work or people interested in any type of creative work are welcome, i.e. da …

Do you want to meet people who enjoy art and a nice wine? Have some fun with friends, or come here and meet new people, a blank canvas and a glass of wine and your creativity will be unleashed. Come by to have an evening of art and wine. We provide everything else you need. You can bring your own beverage and snacks. An instructor will guide you through an original painting while you enjoy a drink and socializing. At the end of the evening you will bring home a finished acrylic painting and a gr …

Hail and well met, seeker of Faires! For many medieval-fantasy enthusiasts, a visit to a renaissance faire is the result of a convergence of an interest in history and mythology, a personal creative spark, and the drive to bring the vision of the imagination to life. But the faire season seems to flash by, and we find ourselves anxiously awaiting the bud of spring green to herald in the next adventuring season for our inner hero/heroine. But the adventure need not fade with the fall of the las …

The Visionary Thinkers Meet-Up was created for all those who view learning as a life-long mission. It was formed with the vision of bringing diverse groups of people together to explore cutting edge ideas that advance our community and culture. By embracing new and creative approaches to living in the 21st century, this group serves as a forum for innovation and self-transformation. Visionary Thinkers in Connecticut is open to anyone who would like to discover, exchange, and develop new ideas t …

Feeling bored in the studio? Join us as we go back to the basics. Come take advantage of this unique opportunity to practice the complex interactions of light and shadow on the human figure. Live Models will be provided every two weeks on Thursday nights from 7-10 PM. The model will start off with several short poses to allow artists to warm up and then will hold longer poses for us to 20 minutes each. We provide chairs, tables, and the model. All other supplies are provided by the artist. There …

This group is for business owners and entrepreneurs who are interested in networking in a fun, social community focused on building authentic, meaningful relationships. Meetings and activities will be casual, creative and "out of the box." Networking is all about collaborating with people who are truly aligned with you and your business services and offerings. Referrals, jv partnerships and other collaborations happen naturally when you know, like and trust one another. Business absolutely IS pe …

Embracing the full spectrum from ancient traditions and the occult to cutting edge science, Soul Experiments Meetup gathers those intererested in exploring consciousness, spirituality, energy and the multidimensional nature of ourselves and reality. Let's experiment, play and learn together!  Let's create a safe space to share our experiences. Let's take the "woo" out of "woo woo". :-) Types of Meetups: We will be having several types of meetups. At least once a month there will be a free meetup …

This group is for Practical Idealist to share ideas, skills and resources….a place to vision, debate and collaborate. Let's have conversations that have never happened before! Let's create real world solutions that celebrate our individual desires and honor the needs of our collective future. Let's enjoy the process and each other. I'm hoping to gather a diverse group of creative, positive people that truly embrace the gift of different perspectives and are excited to cross-pollinate. If you as …