Bring your laptops, sketch pads, and a creative spark. This "open workshop" is a mobile space for socializing, working on your own personal (or collaborative) projects, sharing with and learning from each other, and exploring new and provocative design: from hardware (i.e. www.arduino.cc) to software (i.e. anything Google, Ruby on Rails and other MVC Frameworks, Drupal, cool open source projects like Processing) to digital art (i.e. CS4) and web media (Flash, CSS, etc). There are wonderfully cre …

Welcome to the Dynamic Photo meetup! We are a casual group of photographers from newbies to pros, looking for a casual photography group to enjoy and participate in. As a group we are all aware that times are tough, and our goals in the group is to keep things as inexpensive as possible, and share as much information as we can. We are looking for people to participate in relaxed Photography Meetups, Social Photo Meetups, Creative & Technical Knowledge Sharing, Fun Photography Challenges & Adve …

At any moment, see what your mind is doing. It is going into the past or the future. It is angry about the past or anxious about the future, isn't it? When this oscillation of the mind stops, THAT is when you get in touch with the source of energy, which is YOU. All the human values that we treasure and cherish - Happiness, Joy, Love, Compassion, Caring, Friendliness, Enthusiasm, Creativity, Relationships - can only be lived and experienced in the present. But, when we are caught up in the chat …

Tarot is largely a mystery. No one is certain of its creator/s or its exact origins.In that vein, traditional definitions of the cards are the author's truth. Tarot beckons us further however to find our own wisdom. Twin Cities Tarot Collective provides a meetup to explore your own wise eyes. It is monthly creative hands-on exploration of the Tarot as a divination tool, story telling device and/or creative strategy. Trusting one's own sense of each card's message will build a strong organic lang …

Ever hear about the Art Salon of Paris in the 1800's and New York in the early 1900's. Our artist friends agree that we need a place today to gather, discuss the arts, show current work and reflect on past artist's work. It is an experiment, testing to see whether the topics that intrigue us have meaning and significance beyond a select few, and seeking to create a time/space within which we can stir a lively, rigorous discussion about the state of art - local, national and international - yours …

Hello, Photographers and Models! There's nothing more alluring than a beautiful perfectly lit model posing for the camera as you position yourself to get the best photos possible. "The Alluring Lense" group is for photographers and models alike that want to capture a picture that says a thousand words, but only needs one, "Perfect!" THE GOAL: Shooting different facets of photography. Creative and sexy themed shoots ranging from lingerie, bikini, glamour and more! Special guest and professional …

Hello Artists! Whether you're a professional, a weekend hobbyist, or someone looking to take their creative work to a new level of expression, this might be the group for you . . . Our monthly get-togethers are intended to: 1. Foster a sense of community . . . 2. Encourage open discussions about a wide variety of topics that artists typically grapple with (setting goals, completing work, staying inspired/focused, networking, recognizing and honoring your unique artistic 'voice,' creating an inco …

Zentangle® is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images, one stroke at a time. Even if you are new to drawing or think you are not artistic, you will enjoy creating Zentangles.  Also, great for the experienced artist to warm up and get creative juices flowing.  The process of creating a Zentangle is a form of "artistic meditation". You can become completely engrossed in making each pattern, deliberately focusing on "one stroke at a time".  The tangles (patterns) can be a …

This is a group for anyone interested in helping to promote local Minneapolis/Saint Paul artists Nocturnal Unit, a family group looking for some creative, innovative souls willing to lend a helping hand while meeting some creative minds. We would be creating designs for merchandise, bouncing ideas off each other, selling albums/promoting on the street in person, and finding more and more out about the local music scene together. It would be a symbiotic relationship and as you would lend your tim …

"The Art of Seduction" photography group is for like minded photographers, novice and experienced looking to expand their portfolios, experience, and network in a creative setting. Our goal is to provide unique photo shoots that will leave your viewers wanting more! "Art is a diverse range of human activities and the products of those activities; primarily visual arts, which includes the creation of images or objects in fields including painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, and other vi …

Metaphor is always with us in: what we read and write; what we see in media, film, T.V. and photography; in all forms of the arts, including the art of telling our stories from poetry to cultural fables to personal story, but it is also embedded in psychology and education. Metaphors are powerful and enrich our lives, but they also can have destructive impacts or sell us down the garden path making us think we need things that we don't. This Meetup will look at the art of metaphor. I will bring …

We're a group of creative folk, working together to bring art to everyone. Remember, you don't have to be an artist to create art! We'll be starting with monthly art events and hopefully moving to more and bigger events, projects, activities and creations. Join us! We're looking for new members - artists, creators, dreamers, and doodlers. We'll see you soon!

Lydia's Place is a planned collaborative co-working space in the West University/280 Central Corridor, along the new Green Line light rail. This is an area rapidly transforming from warehouse and light industrial to a residential neighborhood with a strong emphasis on arts and the creative industry. Lydia's Place will be a space where entrepreneurs, self-employed and home-based white collar professionals can access the vital business resources they don’t have in a home office, the community they …

Whether you're a bona fide fledgling adult or a tried-and-true young adult at heart, you are welcome to this writing/reading/all-around literary meetup in the Twin Cities. Based upon the interests of group members, we will tailor our meetings to reading, creative writing, or a mixture of both. All genres, not just Young Adult, will be appreciated here. Come and join us if you want to make friends, make art, and marvel at the wonders of the written word.

Do you enjoy the arts, crafts or gardening? The experience of making - or simply appreciating art can be healing. In times of stress, I've found that the act of creating (whether a drawing, painting, collage or a garden) is calming and restorative. We'll plan a variety of activities. Your ideas are welcome. This may be an opportunity to share your skill or learn a new one. The group is open to everyone - no previous experience necessary.

This is a group designed for people who freestyle rap or would like to start. This group is for showing off your creative talent and supporting others doing the same. Trading off verses, rap battles, improv activities to loosen us up - whatever. Let's partake in a lesser-know and absolutely beautiful art form. All genders, skin colors and skill levels welcome.

are you a young professional who spends her lunch break on pinterest, and wants to start putting some of these ideas into action? let's bake that brownie stuffed cookie and make those mason jar candles -- over snacks and wine, perhaps? happy to organize and host in uptown :)

We gather to explore various ways to connect with ourselves and with others. Through dancing, laughter, drumming, yoga, singing, sharing, learning, exploring, stretching our bodies and minds, we are building shared visions for our community. Our events occur mainly at the Resonant Connection Center, a physical space dedicated to personal development, creative exploration and social interactions to grow conscious community.