Monkeys with Typewriters (MoWiTy) is an extreme writing group bent on hammering out our novels (or whatever projects we're working on) and having fun too. If infinite monkeys can create a masterpiece, so can we. We do not limit ourselves to writing -- any creative endeavor a member feels like working on is appropriate for MoWiTy. During meetings, our members write, draw, blog, design, code, or work on whatever other project he or she is up to. The purpose of our meetup is to provide members with …

As the organizer of a hopping couples group, I enjoy those activities immensely with my husband. However, there is a major *gap* only women can fill and we gals know and feel exactly what that is! I hope this group will foster precious connections: woman to woman with plenty of laughter and sharing enjoyable activities, from laid back hanging out just chatting to special activities that emerge as our group evolves. Some ideas are games, book club, art, poetry, crafts, pot lucks or inexpensive di …

Learn how to access your imagination for: creativity, inner exploration, better decision making, mystery, beauty, understanding your dreams, building inner resources (i.e. confidence), and more. We will use both short imagination explorations and longer visionary journeys. Your guide is Gary Goodwin. He is certified in Interactive Guided Imagery, is a Level 1 Guided Imagery and Music guide, and has extensive training in archetypes, dream work, and working with subpersonalities.

Executive Leadership and Career Management are the responsibilities of each of us in our lifetime. "Leaders are not born" and skills and competencies can be learned and take you from good to great. The group was started to encourage creativity, innovation, and inspiration for professionals and executives who want to make an impact on their lives and on the lives of people in their communities. Workshops and seminars can be provided on a number of topics, can be customized for the group, and are …

A gathering of Artist from all walks of life who promote, encourage and experience Art in its spoken, written and physical form. In this Meetup, I would like to collaborate with other individuals in the Metro Washington D.C. Area to organize meetings in Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. It is my desire to quarterly meet with all groups to share publishing knowledge, critiquing poetry and essays, and exposing everyone to the wonderful experience of creativity. You should join this …

This group will meet to explore all the ways that expressive arts (especially art journals, visual diaries and vision boards) can help us understand and express who we are in the world, make meaning of our lives and the events in them, and move us closer to the lives we envision for ourselves. We'll spend some time each meeting exploring a new technique or theme, give everyone some time to work on a personal project, and share what we discover. No experience required!

Exploring the many avenues that we use to feed our creativity. We'll meet and inspire each other. Also, we'll take 'field trips' to locations that will feed creativity.

This group is for the musician, writer, painter, dancer, sculptor, scientist, photographer, inventor, or any other creative and intuitive person, who is forever curious and always willing to learn and grow.  With this group, I hope the various creative individuals of all walks of life, can come together as a community and have an outlet for their down time. A place where you can chat and socialize with other people who create and have passion for what they do.

Self Coaching to Get That Book, Painting, Screenplay, Idea, Invention or Any Other Project Moving Got a project shoved away in the drawer and you can't pick it up again? Don't have a project but know you want to do more with your life? Learn the secrets of getting started and staying going from the emerging field of Creativity Coaching. Creativity Coaching can help anyone---aspiring writers, painters, magicians, quilters, to hobbyist photographers---you name it, anyone who takes on spec …

Welcome to DC CAFÉ, where creative artists and foodies gather to explore all the wonderful places, both hidden and renowned, tucked in the metropolis that is our nation’s capitol. This is both a social and working group for those who want to sample and explore the DC area while letting loose our creative juices. The goal is to have regularly scheduled meet ups at different locations in DC where we can sketch, draw, paint, or play with our medium of choice, discuss and offer constructive feedback …

… Conceived as a result of Laura Zam's workshop, "How to Leave Your Day Job: Making a Living in the Arts", we will build off the tools and concepts that Laura has developed during her career as a teacher and practicing artist. Thank you for your interest, and we hope to see you at our next meetup!

Welcome! The Carriage House Studio and Gallery is pleased to announce that in response to demand from participants in our past workshops, we will offer our next Fine Art Nude Photography Course! Photography Course: The Figurative and Fine Art Nude / Fall-Winter 2011/2012 Dates: September 2011 - March 2012 Enrollment: Limited to 6 Photographers Description: Here is your opportunity to in the short period of time (6 months Sept - Feb) develop an complete, diverse and high quality portfolio of fig …

The purpose of the group is to showcase local area talent and cover the graphic design, illustration, responsive web design, typography, advertising, self promotional, interactive and photography scene.   We want to also share ideas, discover opportunities, collaborate, meet potential clients, tap expertise, and establish partnerships. Meet the organizers, each one of them seasoned professionals in the creative and web design disciplines.   How will we do this? Presentations on Photoshop, Illus …

We are a small group of teachers, artists, and performers looking for more members. We are passionate about creativity in our community. Creativity should be more present in our schools, our workplace, and our everyday lives. Over the past few months we have started the website Cool Like Pie. www.coollikepie.com While we are proud of the site, we know it could be bigger, better, and more fun with the contributions of others. If you are passionate about creativity and feel you have something to c …

The Art of the Didgeridoo The didgeridoo is perhaps the oldest wind instrument in the world. It is said to have originated with the aboriginal people of Australia 40,000 years ago and has since spread throughout the world and it has become an integral part of New Age culture. The sound has been described as earthy, primitive, haunting, mysterious, funky, and its effects have been called meditative, relaxing and healing. It is wonderful to hear the droning sound of the didgeridoo, and it certai …

Interactive activities for musicians, artists, writers, poets, thinkers, and parents.