Taking your photography to the next level... Creative Edge Photography is a spin off of our much larger parent group, the Toronto Photographic Meetup Group. As such, this group is dedicated to the promotion of advanced level workshops and seminars for semi-pro and pro level photographers in the Greater Toronto area. Photography Classes, Workshops, Lectures, & One on One Mentoring These continuing workshops and mentoring sessions will help you learn more about the art & science of photography …

There are dozens of photography workshops in Toronto - none have the foundation of Exploring Photography. Exploring Photography workshops have one goal: to provide you with strong workshop experiences in a friendly, supportive group, while exploring outstanding locations around Toronto. Our events are built for fun learning - to build your confidence, expand your creativity and your visual awareness - whether you're a beginner, novice or advanced photographer... and no matter what digital camera …

Spread your artistic horizons by learning encaustic art with Toronto-based artist Heather Gentleman. Heather’s Hag Atelier studio is located in the heart of Toronto’s vibrant and historic Distillery District . Whether you’re a novice or a practicing artist, you’ll learn this fascinating wax technique with thoughtful one-on-one, semi private instruction from Heather. You’ll be supplied with your own pan and storage area as well as access to brushes, tools and heating implements. For your health a …

About Our Studio Pink Panther Studios is located in one of Toronto's most popular photography areas. It is easily accessible by car or public transportation. Now solely run by co-founder Toni Wallachy, you can expect nothing less than pure, visual XTC through the lens.  You'll definitely find this seasons workshops sensual, sassy and peppered to the nines with colour and spunk. Currently all workshops are listed on our Meet-up web site, Creative-Imaging-Photography.  You can easily review all …

Looking to reach out and expand your learning and portfolio in photography? At Daspar Designs we host photography and Photoshop workshops, and provide a unique opportunity for studio rentals with Sheri Belanger who will assist you in making your own creative vision come to life. If you are looking how to learn studio lighting and set ups or are looking for a fantastic photo opportunity - there will be a meetup scheduled here for you.

The Buffalo CG Jung Center Meetup Group provides information on upcoming events, presentations, workshops, and discussion groups for those interested in learning more about the teachings and philosophy of CG Jung, the Swiss psychiatrist and the founder of Analytical Psychology. The group is for anyone interested in psychology, philosophy, religion and spirituality, art, symbols, the psyche, or simply looking to go a little deeper into one's life for deeper understanding and appreciation.

Access Creativity can be understood in two ways. If we think of access as a verb then the meaning is about becoming more deeply engaged with our creativity. By accessing new levels of our creative potential we can expand our options in life as well as in our creative work. If we think of access as a noun then the meaning is about what we can bring into our lives through our creativity. Music, poetry, all of the arts can provide access to insight, understanding and spiritual maturity not easily a …

Is a group of inspired people who seek conversations and fun. ARE YOU.. A Painter, Poet, Writer, Artist, Musician, Actor/Actress, Visionary actively sharing your passions and gifts with the world? "Midnight In Paris" is a growing group of creatively vibrant individuals who connect, support and inspire each other. If Hemmingway, Van Gogh and Beethoven were alive today and not in Venice or Paris... They would join the creative mastermind group "Midnight In Paris”. We are seeking and attracting (Lo …

This is a group formed for anybody interested in the visual arts. Some of us are photographers, Photoshop artists, models, and estheticians, but we welcome artists working in other media as well. We’re focused on growing our skills through knowledge sharing, with a format we hope is attractive to people who are interested in learning and sharing in a casual, friendly environment. All Levels are welcome Possible topics include matting and mounting prints, photographing nightscapes and snowscapes …

Welcome to Creative to the Core. My name is Charles Hackbarth and I am an artist, writer, musician and expressive arts facilitator. I am currently finishing up a Transformational Counsellor training program at Lifespace Institute. I have worked in social services for 30 years and have been organizing and facilitating expressive arts workshops for about 18 years. I believe that at the core of our beings lies a wellspring of creative energy. Some of us learn techniques to shape that creative ener …

Music, art, dance, theatre, writing, digital art as a path for personal and spiritual development

For Every Photographic Interest - A Lecture series held at the Toronto Camera Club Travel...Nature...People...Landscapes...Creative...Commercial...Digital Whatever your photographic interest, this series has ideas for you. Whether you've just received your first camera, or have a string of awards to your credit, you will discover new ideas and helpful tips to improve your photography. All speakers are acclaimed experts in their fields. Ask your questions. Expand your knowledge. Share in the spea …

Do you want to make a difference? Is life boring and you need some purpose. You're in the right place! Vox has been working for the best kind of Toronto for 2 years now. We value creativity, compassion, community and conversation. Our mission is to get the whole city asking this question: what does it mean to be human? We largely do that by hosting events that inspire people to action on behalf of humanity. We invite several artists (artists inspire) to partner with local businesses (businesses …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning how to, or sharing their own experiences with, exhibiting and selling their photography and art works. It will also be a chance to work with others and promote each other for success!

Hi all! I love life drawing and nothing is more relaxing then starting a Sunday with a coffee and then drawing the human form for for a few hours, I find it relaxing and get me out my usual head space of work or social obligations. I'll usually head over to the venue and find a local coffee shop to get a nice caffeine fix before the class and just get relaxed for the session. I had initially intended to use the Toronto School of Art facilities which had a fantastic schedule but due to bankrupcy …

Dinner and a movie? Sure that's always fun but we can do better. Let's combine lunch/dinner at some great restaurants with a festival, art gallery visit, museum, live theatee, live music etc. I want to check out restaurants who use local , organic ingredients where possible. Meat, fish and vegetarian options will be available at all restaurants. Meetups will take place between Thornhill to the north, Scarborough to the east, Brampton to the west and Oakville to the south west including Mississau …

Whether art is your life, or you just need more art in your life, we all need challenges, practices and personal revelations to keep the creative juices fresh and flowing. It’s time to clean out the old creative cobwebs and take a new approach. Creativity can be as nourishing, enriching and enlivening and yoga, but many times, like yoga, our creative practice can be stale, stagnant or downright lazy. Why not take a new approach to how we go about supporting our creative practice? In honor of tra …

Hello arts and crafts lovers! I am surprised at how awesome my idea of creating this group is! Ever since I left Design school, I've wanted to get together with like-minded people and recreate the Final Presentation atmosphere of a project. Quite often these presentations turned out to be the most valuable time spent at uni. Even though I do not work in the Design field, I always find time for my little art projects. I now want to invite all of you DIY Arts and Crafts makers to come to regular m …

Ever think you would like to do some acting? Ever done it before and would like to do it again? What about writing, directing, or producing? Noway this is GEVA or the Arts Council. This is Theater By The Seat Of Our Pants. A bare-bones, do-it-yourself collaboration of hambones, closet divas, and budding control freaks. We have a venue. All we need are the scripts, costumes, props, set pieces, sound and lights, actors and directors who just want to have some fun while entertaining their friends a …

This group's intention is to increase art exposure in public venues through the digital medium. We invite all artists to come and brainstorm together and grow our network.

Upcycling is the process of converting waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality or for better environmental value. Humblepie Creative Upcycler's Workshop is a Group that creates all sorts of home and garden projects from secondary consumer materials. Led by interior decorative/furniture artist and upcycling fabricator Susan Edwards, who has over 20 years of experience, the majority of the meetups offered by this group involve creative guidance & inform …

Play for creative people that enjoy the act of coming up with new  ideas and creations, individually and as a group! Collaborative Story Creation, Spontaneous Acronyms, Fictional Machine Creation, and more   for those with a passion for creativity. No criticism (only support and encouragement), Just fun! Come create with us! This group is Free and Open to the public. Join us on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/groups/413782282046486/ Current Activities: Group Story Creation: Collaborative, …

This class is an introduction to using arts in practicing mindfulness. Rather than force our minds blank, or repeating a mantra, we let pens, pastels, and paint-brushes flow into our meditation. We'll go over activities in communication, consent and presence. this is a safe and accessible space. Adults are welcome and encouraged to do meaningful introspection on what sexuality means to them at this moment. Join us to unleash the playful artist within and gain personal insights.

This group is for those who: Like art and want to try it, like art and already do it, like art and want to meet others who do, want to make art with others, want to learn about art from others, want to try different types of art, like to get together and talk about art, like to collaborate with others for growth and inspiration!

Many of us aspire to be creative in one form or another but we carry within us hindrances to either doing our work or releasing it out into the world. At times we may believe we're not good enough, that our work lacks meaning, isn't perfected, or we don't have enough talent and imagination to acheive what we desire. It may be that we fear criticism, failure and rejection, or perhaps resistant to change and success. Ultimately, the thoughts we think and the beliefs we hold, are what's holding us …

This meetup group is all about faces -  and how to photograph them.  We are talking about portraiture, beauty shots, headshots, mugshots, head and shoulders, character portraits - any kind of photograph of a face. If you can successfully photograph the face then the rest of the person is relatively easy.  All of the basics of competent people photography - fashion, glamour or fine art - can be learned from photographing faces.  In addition, if you are doing glamour or fashion you are probably mo …

This group is for anyone interested in connecting to the culture of music and art in the Burlington/Hamilton area. B Town Sound serves the music and art community as a Recording | Rehearsal | Events Facility. We have recorded the best names in the music industry and host numerous events for corporations, silent auctions, CD release parties, private events, and music video shoots. We have at least one event per month open to the public. Please join to hear about more details.

This meet-up is for donation based art lessons. Discounts are available for those who donate art supplies and or coupon inserts.  Donations will go to the Buffalo City Mission. I provide the materials and you have fun. It's just that easy. No experience required. If all you can do is draw stick figures, no problem. So let's have fun, get messy and explore art! I have lessons on: Sketching (pencil and charcoal);Painting (oil, acrylic and watercolor and watercolor pencils); Air dry/Oven baked clay …