We are the greatest/only Improvisational Rube-Goldberg Machine team in the world! Join us as we meet in a casual atmosphere for some silly science fun. At each meeting, we use only the random items we bring with us to design a spontaneous Rube Goldberg Machine together that does a trivial task (like cracking an egg, or ringing a bell, for example) through a creative, convoluted sequence of connected simple machines. Then, we see if it works! Although we're enthusiastic about the recreational fun …

Calling all stitchers, quilters, sewists and crafty gals of all varieties! Let's get together for a little "me time" away from the house, the kids and the distractions, and spend some stress-free hours working on all of those unfinished projects we'd love to finish! Wouldn't it be great to relax, laugh, have some fun and be inspired by the creativity of others? And you don't have to travel to Seattle for this one---we get together right here in the South Snohomish County area. What are you waiti …

Meet other people who love Museums, Galleries, and Art Walks. We are a friendly group that tends to visit a myriad of art-related events around the greater Seattle area. We are all at different levels of art knowledge and appreciation (from beginner to the advanced), but we all have one thing in common: We love art... and we do look forward to meeting you!

North Seattle Crafters has changed their name to Seattle Sewing Arts and Crafts. Join our group and come get your creative art on.  We are a group of talented, fun and positive members who enjoy getting together for a few hours each month making new friends and enjoying a few fun hours being creative.  This is a place to get together to create and finish craft projects for those who love to sew, quilt, construct garments, do needle arts, paper crafting, beading or crafting in general.  All forms …

Calling all practicing graphic designers in the Eastside and Greater Seattle area! Meet other creatives for inspiration and discussions that only creatives understand. It's a non-competitive group organized by a few professional designers who love to collaborate and have a fun time together. Bring your project or portfolio piece for discussion or come and share your challenges as a designer over a cup of coffee!

Being creative helps us connect with ourselves, our audience, and a power greater than ourselves. It's part of being a whole, happy, fulfilled human being...and yet, it also comes with challenges. This group is devoted to helping you find joy in creativity in spite of the many common blocks that get in the way--perfectionism, the inner critic, fears, feeling overwhelmed, not having the time and energy, and more. While we might do our work solo, we all benefit from the power of community. Join us …

Want to get creative? Too much work to gather the materials? Don’t want to invest a lot in materials before trying a new craft? Come enjoy a sophisticated craft class for adults. A different craft technique will be presented each week with a different project. ALL materials and tools are included!!! Examples of crafts we’ll do over the next 3 months are: glass etching, marbleizing paper, Mexican metal hole punching, linoleum block printing, etc. Each class will start with a short demo of the cra …

I will never forget the day when I fell head over heals in love with my first yarn project! Couldn't-put-it-down-stayed-up-way-too-late-and-was-tired-at-work-the-next-day kind of love. Have you had this happen to you?  Join us and we'll explore and share our yarn-love together. This group is for all levels of crocheters, knitters and any other kinds of crafty types. Let's see how many I can rattle off...cross-stitch, rug hooking, Macrame', beading, embroidery, artists of any type, scrap booking, …

In five words or less: Nerdy Artists Hangout & Draw Comics! (does an ampersand count as a word? is "hangout" one word or two?) Our goal is to bring together people who want to make comics or video games to hang out over drinks and snacks, show off our latest works, share ideas and (of course) draw comics. Our attendees are comprised mostly of comic illustrators, with the occasional writer and game developer. We have had a few seasoned professionals at our table, but the vast majority of us do th …

Paint Dancing events are created so you can have fun openly expressing yourself in two different mediums - AT ONCE! That's Right! PAINTING and DANCING (at the same time). And, a portion of the proceeds helps support local food banks. Watch some Paint Dancing videos on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=DF09B34FE51B3199 We supply the non-toxic paint, brushes, paper, and great music (Latin, Pop, Dance Hits, World, Rock, R&B, Classical, Jazz, Blues, Hip-Hop, Electronica and more). All …

This meetup uses Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way principles and framework to explore and expand our creativity! This group is great for: Creative dabblers People who don't consider themselves creative, but want to be Creative Entrepreneurs Professional Artists who want to keep pushing their creative edges People considering a change to a creative career This Meetup Group is founded by Victoria Dzenis and Kate Phillips, two Certified Professional Coaches, each artists in their own right. Vic …

This group is going to push the boundaries of photography and videography meetup groups! If you are ready to work hard at a project, collaborate with a group, and develop the project into a final finished multimedia production, please join us! Skill level is irrelevant. Just come with an open mind, desire to collaborate, willingness to learn, and dedication to the project. We are going to be tightly focused around working on and completing a project together, preferably in a multimedia format. …

Creating art and making friends. This MeetUp Group is for anyone who seeks to improve their skills and share their talents with others. Perhaps you have a degree in metal smithing, or have been doing wire work and would like to increase your skill level. Maybe you have never touched a jewelry tool in your life but have had a secret passion to create wearable art. My intention is to develop an inspirational group where we can share creative ideas and techniques while supporting one another to bec …

This group is for those interested in recreating life in the middle ages up to the 17th century. We are the Snohomish County branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA). Known as the Barony of Aquaterra, we host events, classes, socials, and all other kinds of activities in which we learn and recreate an incredible range of aspects of medieval life. We do rapier fencing, painting, calligraphy, heavy sword fighting, archery, costuming, cooking, dancing, singing - you name it. If you want …

The Graphic Artists Guild is committed to improving conditions for all graphic artists (including, but not limited to: animators, cartoonists, designers, illustrators, and digital artists) and raising standards for the entire industry. The Seattle Chapter holds monthly workshops from September to June on topics ranging from business-building to technical developments and design challenges. It's a great way to expand your skills and network with other visual creatives.

Welcome! This group is hooked on Rubber Stamping, greeting cards, and other crafts that encourage creativity, giving, and sharing. We enjoy meeting together to share personal creations, techniques, ideas and laughs! Goals for 2013 include a focus on themes and parties, each with underlying instructional techniques which: 1. Highlight the Clean and Simple - Making the most of your card designs with the least amount of effort 2. Solidify Conceptual Card Design - Designing with a Purpose or a Pers …

Meet other local writers for casual creativity and encouragement! Let's gather together and practice the ancient art of story telling. We will work from prompts, exercises, or whatever else inspires the muse in us. For those that wish, we will share what we have created for comments and advice.

We are calling all women who value the feminine spirit, honor women's contribution to society and value our role in the evolution of humanity. We give voice to the feminine wisdom within all to transform our personal and collective consciousness. We teach the WOW Circle Leadership model. We produce various events throughout the year including fun, thought provoking dinner parties, drumming circles, ecstatic dance nights, and enlightening workshops that introduce us to new healing methods that st …

Each month Paper Dolls has exciting classes, events and clubs for all our members, known as Dolls and their friends to enjoy. Everyone is welcome to join our MeetUp group to see our events and pictures.  Get started on your creative journey or join the creative course you’ve been on with us and let’s head into Paper Dolls crafting events together! DIYs are trending right now. Everyone is pinning DIY (Do It Yourself) and pinning crafty projects related to paper crafting, card making, scrapbook ma …

Selective Focus is a group that organizes unique, themed, very popular events... mainly seasonal as it takes a great deal of time and effort to create such exciting modeling and photography events. We are an organized yet free-flowing group. You have a great deal of creative freedom in your Art at our events. We create the event, theme, etc...scout the models, scout the locations, organize the day, set the perimeters and guidelines, making it safe & fair for all...and allow you to select your sh …

If you are a crafter, painter, collage artist, think you would like to try your hand at art for the first time or just want to express your creativity without spending much time, space, or money come join us. Art experience is not necessary; I had never had an art lesson but was able to create ATC’s right off the bat once I knew the “rules”. ARTIST TRADING CARDS are miniature works of art created on 2 ½ X 3 ½ inch card stock. They are originals, small editions and, most importantly, self-produce …

Each month Washington Paper Dolls has exciting, events, get togethers and clubs for all our members and their friends to enjoy. Studies have shown that taking time to craft weekly increases your life expectancy. Washington Paper Dolls is here to help you get creative while in a relaxed, comfy and scenic atmosphere where laughing and developing friendships are part of the fun. So please, all of you self-proclaimed “non-crafters” as well as all of you who wear your creativity on your sleeve-join W …

School House Craft holds classes, events and an annual conference for people wanting to gain the skills to run a successful creative small business. Are you considering staring your own business or do you already own your own business that focuses on craft, art or design?   Do you have a shop on etsy, sell to shops and galleries, sell at craft fairs or want to start a new venture turning your passion into a business? If the answer is yes this is the group for you!

This group is for Photographic Artists. Those who translate their energy and being into art as seen through a viewfinder.

Thank you for joining the Universal Tactical Combat Club of Greater Seattle. We are pleased to have you as a UTC practitioner. UTC is a Tactical Jujitsu form of Martial Arts established to enhance the practitioners creativity. Early next year, we are hosting a series of UTC Challenge Tournaments throughout Greater Seattle to help raise funding for local children health organizations that we support. Please help this club grow so we can "Fight for our Children" while having fun doing it. Please g …

Aloha Photo Explorers! This group has some big changes going on. Recently, I took over management. As the new organizer, I have no association with Neil Buckland or REDred Photo School & Studio. We are working with Neil to transition the group so look for a new name and new branding soon. ~Dianne Bengtson, Organizer

This group is for all aspiring and professional acoustic string instruments players in the Seattle area who like to learn, play and jam in styles that include swing & gypsy jazz, Latin, bluegrass & fiddle, or progressive cross-over styles. We also promote workshop, jamming and professional performance events for aspiring students, jammers, pros and closet pickers. The group is sponsored by Peter Tilton and newearthmusic.com. Peter is developing a non-profit foundation and art & music school with …

This is for anyone who loves stories and has a story to tell. Before TV and even before the printing press people listened to each other tells stories for entertainment. This group hopes to keep the person to person tradition of storytelling alive. Stories for a Thursday Evening begins with a short program by a featured teller after-which the teller answers questions. This is followed by a ten minute intermission with tea and a small snack provided. The evening ends with an hour long open mic. w …