This is a meetup group for people that would like to make new friends, share in some fun whilst enjoying the pleasure of learning new skills and being creative. You don't have to be skilled at any particular craft but if you have specialisms/ talents or just interests and ideas of your own then feel free to bring them along.

This is a group for anyone interested in knitting, crocheting, sewing or crafting. Originally founded in Rosie's Tea Room, Abingdon, we still meet every Tuesday and Thursday 9 - 12 in the Tea Room. Looking forward to meeting lots of new people.

sew make believe is a Warwickshire-based sewing, craft and book club. We meet fortnightly on a Wednesday night in Leamington at 8pm-10pm. Our meetings alternate between structured meetups and casual meetups.  The structured meetups take the form of workshops, where you can learn a new skill or project and the casual meetups are sit 'n' sews (or come 'n' crafts - you don't have to sew!) which allow you to work on your latest project. Every couple of months, we have a book club discussion. See sew …

A friendly, informal group of crafters who meet up for a knit and natter at the pub. Bring along your project, grab yourself a drink and pull up a chair!!

The Lillies WI is one of the “next generation/lite” Women’s Institute groups, offering activities that are more relevant to the lives of modern women. We don’t sing “Jerusalem” but we do like jam, preferably in a cake! At our monthly, evening meetings we have taster sessions of crafts and activities, and talks from guest speakers. Our meetings calendar for 2013 includes: indian head massage; The Lillies bake-off; survival skills training; garden party; tea cosy & jewellery making; and wine tasti …

We are a young, friendly group of knitters and crocheters that meet weekly above our shop on Park Street, Berylune, Leamington Spa. We provide unlimited tea and a generous helping of home made cake - we ask that you put £3 in to our piggy bank, Mr Cook E Fund, to help cover our costs. Whilst we don't offer to teach complete beginners - we save that for our craft classes - everyone helps each other out where we can. We also have a monthly book club! This is run in a similar way, we provide tea an …

I appreciate that the following blurb is quite lengthy/detailed, however it is imperative for all members to read ahead of deciding whether they wish to join the group, and if the group and the way the group is run suits their own personal preferences. Please make sure you read all of it as certain individuals have claimed to do so, yet have then unfortunately later been deleted from the group (usually shortly after they join the group) as it has become apparent that they did not read/take on bo …

The intention of this meet up is to bring people together who have an interest in exploring their own creativity and being open to new challenges. Paints, collage, mixed media, clay, dance, music and meditation will play a part in the process and I will run regular workshops on a variety of themes, where you can take the opportunity to access your creative potential.

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An opportunity to draw the figure, with good company in a focused environment all through the week. One model, lit under one source. Explore the cut of the light www.nakedlondon.org - coming soon...

Quality time with Quality people enjoying Quality events. Membership of Basingstoke Meetup Group is open to anyone over 25 keen to try new things, socialise and make friends. We are not a dating or singles group. Applications are made online, following the simple guidelines on our website. You just need to answer a few questions, supply your proper first name (no code names permitted) and a photo that is clearly of you. Your application will usually be approved by return of email. Membership F …

Why do all knitting groups have to be shy and awkward? If you'd like to meet up with some other ladies (or gentlemen!) who know how to have a good time while getting crafty, then you've found the right group.  The goal is to meet like-minded people, who may also be new to the area and looking for a good way to meet people. We get together over happy hour every Wednesday, and have some laughs while working on any amazing or shamelessly crappy projects. We have established ourselves as a group tha …

A publishing professional who has represented writers for years as Commissioning Editor at Amazon and Head of Writers' Services for Bloomsbury and The Writers' & Artists' Yearbook, I’ve learnt a few integral things along the way, and wanted to share that knowledge with fellow writers on the way up. So, here’s the service I’ve come up with: [u]Creative Writing Camp[/u] Regular marathon writing sessions [Bootcamp] with all the energy of writing in company but without the group drama or competing …

Shamanic Voices organises shamanic trainings and meetings to work with the spirits, deepen connection and integrate the teachings received into everyday life. Shamanism is humanity’s most enduring spiritual practice and has brought hope healing and empowerment to people for thousands of years. It is as relevant for life in the 21st century as it was for our ancestors. Shamanism can bring transformation at the deepest level and help with life changes, relationships, healing, connection and transi …

Nia is a beautiful dance practice based on the Joy of Movement. Nia combines dance movements and heart-pumping martial arts moves with subtle therapeutic techniques such as Yoga to heighten body awareness. Choreographed to stunning soul stirring music, crafted to calm and invigorate. A Nia workout delivers cardiovascular and whole body conditioning for the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Everyone is welcome, bring friends, family and partners, no Nia ex …

Do you want to learn how to draw, improve your existing skills, experiment with new techniques and meet other people who share your interests? Do you want to observe the world around you with new eyes or develop your imagination? Draw portraits, landscapes, miniscule objects, mandalas, imaginative creatures, and abstract forms. Please join us for instruction, classes, and artistic outings.

Our group will help you learn to work with watercolours either as beginners who need plenty of hands on coaching and interesting subjects to produce lovely paintings to take home with you, or for more experienced artists who know the basics but want to learn new techniques, experimenting and being encouraged and supported to find new 'wicked' ways with watercolours. Refreshments are provided plus there is access to a useful library of reference materials to use.

An off shoot group from Arts in Surrey through which trips may be arranged. This group is really for people who are already members of Arts in Surrey which is where most of our activities take place.

This group is for all those young at heart women in Northants, Oxon and Bucks who want to join a social circle, make new friends and have some fun. Officially Baby Boomers are those born late 1940s to early 1960s but we're not ageist.    We organise a wide variety of social events...everything from dinners out, lunches, visits to gardens and historic houses, games nights, bowling, dancing, walks, picnics, etc. - anything that the members want to do. It doesn't matter whether you're single, marri …

With this mandala making and meditation session, come and journey into the heart, let go and reveal your true essence. This is a fun magical, creative way to help you discover your inner self and to bring about a feeling of connectedness to yourself and others. All welcome no art drawing experience needed come and have fun and play!! Mandala comes from Sanskrit (ancient Indian language) meaning 'sacred circle'. The circle can be a source or 'container for emotional experiences and mandala making …

This is a group for anyone who enjoys knitting/crochet or who would like to learn but in the company of others! The group will meet in various locations, mostly coffee shops, or outdoors in our local parks (weather permitting), throughout Gloucester on Sunday afternoons on a fortnightly - monthly basis, dependant on demand. Please bring your own knitting kit - needles and wool - and a knit we will go :-)