Calling all creativity-seekers! Do you keep an art journal? Do you like to explore, imagine and play? Do you want to journal, color, paint, collage or stamp with like-minded individuals? This group is for novice and experienced art-journalers to come together once a month to work on their journals, share tools and resources, laugh, play and make new friends. So gather your journal, Sharpies, images that inspire you, stamps, paint, glitter, or whatever makes you happy.

Did you ever want to record the events of your day or the thoughts in your heart in a more creative way than a simple written word journal? If you answered yes, then art journaling is for you! In this group, we'll get together to work in our art journals. No experience is necessary just the desire to have fun. Just bring an art journal to play in, a few art supplies and you'll be all set. Anything goes with art journaling so get rid of your fear of art and come find your playful side!

A space for individuals, pairs and groups to reflect, exchange, share, co-create. The Purpose of this group is to bring together a group of like minded individuals who all share a passion for the various facets of art. Whether you are inspired by the arts, you are an aspiring artist or an established artist, our mission is to bring us all together in one space. This group is a means for artists to promote their events and work, share their craft with those who are inspired and also provide supp …

New Jersey Creative Professionals is a hub for those involved or thinking of getting involved within the creative community. This group will be dedicated to providing resources for anyone who has a passion for the creative process. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, or are working to get your start in the industry, we will work to provide information that adds value to your career as a creative professional. Together as a group we’ll aim to host at least one meeting each month and try to al …

Like public art? Like public art that you can PLAY with? FIGMENT Philadelphia facilitates events where ANYONE can bring and share their art - as long as it's participatory or interactive in some fashion.  And it's free! Our meetups are informal meet-and-greets at Cherry St Tavern.   These aren't the actual art events - they're a chance to meet like-minded people, talk about participatory art, and plan future events.  If you are interested in participating in FIGMENT as an artist, interested in v …

Bring your poetry, your novels, your short stories, your songs, your spoken word, your prose, your inspiration. Join us in creating a vibrant and supportive community of writers. Bring your passion, your creativity, and your inspiration to our gatherings. We look forward to connecting with you! This group is an opportunity for creative writers to come together and support one another as we take risks and developiour skills and confidence as writers. We will hold open meetings to share our writin …

Love to create art and crafts? Never went to art school? Here is a place to work on your art with other women. All art and crafts types and levels accepted - bring your coloring book if you want! We work weekly in a bookstore in University City. Sometimes we will get demonstrations from women artists. If you have art supplies to donate, let me know.  If you want to recommend a women artist, let me know. If you need art supplies, let me know. Explore your creativity! Photo from: http://folkwaysno …

Hidden River Arts produces and runs a variety of open mic/reading events where artists of many disciplines come together to perform, participate, show their work and network with others. There are live music activities, poetry readings, literary readings, performance art, workshop events, and visual arts activities. Please see www.hiddenriverarts.com on the "Live" page for information or write to debraleighscott@gmail.com for information about events, venues and participation. We encourage …

We will be reading and discussing Julia Cameron's book, "The Artist's Way". This is an active 12-wk workshop (2 physical weeks for each chapter week) with journaling, creative writing, sharing, and finding your way back to your creative self.

We make art together! We make adventures together! We make artistic adventures happen together!! As a member of this group, you will attend meetups where you create interactive art in a new and adventurous way unlike anything you have done before! ** you will create interactive singing & dancing installations on Fairmount Park's Schuylkill River Trail** **you will dance & make choreography that premieres during site-specific dance performances in Philadelphia** **you will help organize and produ …

We will explore the connection between mindfulness, relaxation and creativity. We will have the opportunity to learn and utilize observational drawing and paint techniques- going outside weather permitting. We will have the opportunity to engage in exercises encouraging mindfulness and art making. All levels from beginner to seasoned artist are encouraged to attend.

SoulCollage® is an intuitive, imaginative, creative process that is a lot of fun. If you can use scissors and a glue stick you can do it! No artistic experience necessary. Participants create their own deck of SoulCollage® cards with images they choose from provided supplies. The cards become a form of visual memoir, giving expression to your unique story, in all its complexity and beauty. You will learn to consult your very own cards for guidance, wisdom, and self-discovery! SoulCollage® Sunday …

Quarterly meeting of aspiring poets, gathering to hear published poets share their tales, journeys, impressions of daily life. Open Mic, question and answer time, and annual contests encourage the poet in all of us to participate in the ageless meditation -called poetry. Whether about love, life, nature, school, family, art or the divine, each meeting touches the participants in unique ways. Poignant or humorous, each evening is refreshing! Free to the public, refreshments always served.

Tri-State Photography and Arts consists of photographers, models, make-up artists, stylists, designers, graphic artists, body painters, and many other artists and individuals who enjoy creating and/or contributing to an artistic/media product. In the months ahead, our group will be working to bring you events and experiences that grow your knowledge of the arts, and allow you to network with others with a creative mindset, and further your careers and pursuits with a productive and creative atmo …

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This group is for parents and caregivers who value the importance of play and the creative process, and who want to play alongside their child. Here, we can create a community that promotes bringing back play and creativity to childhood. This group will give children access to play and creative activities, and it will be a resource for parents and caregivers who want to learn more about how creative experiences benefit the developing child.

Who we are… We are a circle of hope in Jesus Christ A network of cells forming congregations A people called to reconciliation An opportunity to explore and express God’s love What we do… We create an environment where people can connect with God and act for redemption Responding in love to our thirsty region and fractured society We are birthing a new generation of the church To resist and restore with those moved by the Holy Spirit

This organization was established to emulate the historic New York Photo League. The Photo League was a cooperative of amateur and professional photographers who banded together around a range of common social and creative causes. The League was active from 1936 to 1951 and included among its members some of the most noted American Photographers of the mid-20th century. You can read more about this group here...  New York Photo League Please Note:  We are NOT a "camera club" Our mission is to re …

Do you knit or crochet?  Do you also like to drink?  Why not mix the two and get out of the house for a while. We are a lively group of young knitters, hookers and spinners who meet in various bars and restaurants in the Northern Liberties/Fishtown area. All skill levels are welcome as long as you have basic knowledge of the craft and can work on your own. Bring a project, an open mind and a sense of humor to spend a few hours stitching with other fun, creative people. **Please drink responsib …

Photographers in Philadelphia is a non-profit photographic creative collective. We have about 3000 sq. ft. of space which serves as studio, classroom, gallery, clubhouse, or whatever else we want it to be... we're limited only by imagination, and laws of physics. This meetup exists to be an extension to reach outside our studio walls. It's intended for all levels of photographers (as well as models, makeup artists, or creative types in general). Have an idea and need to refine it, or figure out …

Pro Photographers teaching the art and science of our craft. We invite you to come and join us and expand your abilities. Events will feature hands on posing and shooting under the instruction of our mentors and other hired talent. Sessions will include everything from the basic head and shoulder portraits to bridal and boudoir photography. Meetups will be held both in studio and on locations inf the Del Val area. Don't forget about post processing. You'll learn how to use LightRoom and Photosho …

Philadelphia’s Erotic Literary Salon, Unique in the English-Speaking World, Two Featured Presenters- Award Winning Published Author Tamara Oakman and Experimental Violinist Gloria Justen with Greg Habiby, Along with Salon Erotic Readings from Attendees. Tuesday, September 21. Monday, August 30 , 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Susana Mayer, Ph.D., Salonnière 215-840-5830 email: contact@TheEroticSalon.com - reserve a time slot to read at Salon (5 min max) www.TheEroticLiterarySalon.com - d …

Master the art of photography and lighting by learning the correct way to use natural lighting, hot lights, and studio flash when shooting the human form, at our photography studio that's located inside our huge factory building. We are also planning on holding a variety of different group shoots and workshops (both studio and outdoors), in many different styles, such as: fashion, editorial, casual, glamour, gothic, & artistic. We're open to all levels of experience, from professional to amate …

Sisters On The Move! (Who We Are) An organization created to be an outlet for women empowering women and where sisters from all walks of life unite! To create a unique Sisterhood that will foster a sense of community and family. To celebrate our differences and to discover our similarities, to help heal, uplift, support and to encourage each other through community awareness and friendship. We are very committed to enhancing our quality of life. Our Purpose: Sisters On The Move is an organizat …

Belonging to a large number of photography meet up groups and they have been very valuable to networking, building execution skills, and taking pictures. Having grown up in a research and development workplace, I crave positive and constructive critiques. I love getting together with smart people, sharing ideas, and hearing alternative ideas. My own understanding and skills improve greatly when I'm in those environments.  However, I find many of the comments left on pictures make you feel good, …

We've created this group to help Philly-area Makers find each other, share skills, collaborate on projects, and find resources. We consider "Making" to be anything that includes shaping physical material for creative expression, invention, problem-solving, or profit - but which involves technology at some stage.  We love projects that explore the interplay of art and technology. For instance using software to design hand-made goods, putting electronics into clothing or sculpture are more in keep …

Have you ever joined a networking group for creative professionals, and the organizers/members rarely ever scheduled events? This group is different. As the organizer, I try to keep things active—despite having professional obligations of my own. The purpose of this group is to get together and share ideas with like-minded professionals; share leads, cool sites, network, and collaborate. Partnering for project work is definitely encouraged. I invite you to join my group if you are enthusiastic, …

This group is specially created for any seniors 50+ looking to live a more active lifestyle. Singles, couples, retirees or just about anybody who is tired of sitting at home with nothing to do will fit right in. We will actively create a monthly calendar full of activities that will get you out of your mundane routine and back into the world seeing any doing things you have always thought about. Join today and get ready for a more fulfilled and enriched life with new friends you meet through new …