We have decided to start a shoe making group to share the art, craft, and experience of hand made leather shoes. The purpose of the group is to share shoe making traditions and to create hand made shoes. Those who want to create useful, beautiful shoes that help connect us to the earth, and tread lightly shall join. My name is Pete Julienne I am the Dir. of Sales and Marketing for Nomad Footwear. I wanted to keep this Shoemaking meet-up open. Anna did a great job starting this group and we will …

Everyone is funny. And this group is about teaching everyone with a desire to learn the craft of Stand-up Comedy. Students will learn the craft of Stand-up Comedy while learning about themselves, and finding humor in the world around them. Everyone can benefit from learning Stand-up Comedy. Not only do you get to master your public speaking skills, while fortifying your interpersonal communication skills. Your self confidence will improve. Your thinking skills will sharpen. And your spirits will …

The “Crunchy Crafters” is a community for and of the creative types (who are also granola crunchy) As a group, Etsy Mob/Crunchy Crafters aspire to: 1) Serving the larger community with our artistic talents 2) Cross pollinating of ideas and practices between the Crunchy artists/crafters 3) Have TONS of fun…!!! While doing all that, we don't mind exploring business opportunities at Etsy and other venues so that we can keep on doing what we love. Cool with you? --------------------------------- …

Yarn Bombing Los Angeles (YBLA) is a group of guerrilla knitters who have been collaborating since 2010. YBLA stages public installations and performances to help expand the definition of public art to embrace street art, including self-initiated, ephemeral urban interventions utilizing fiber material and craft techniques.Collaborative art making, community building, public outreach, blurring boundaries between contemporary art practices, graffiti and craft are integral components to YBLA's prac …

do you love to make things? we do. join our group for an eclectic range of crafts. refreshments are always served!

We love to craft: collage, paint, draw, sew, color, fimo, bead, etc.  I don't call myself an artist, but I certainly am a crafter. Whether or not you're interested in selling, we can get together in small groups to craft, shop, critique our work, and share buying and selling tips. We are here to encourage and support each other and to have fun!

This group is for anyone interested taking art workshops, visiting museums/galleries/studios, adventure gatherings, wine and cheese nights, free demos, and all things fun and artistic. I've always wanted to form and be a part of a community of active artists and creatives, so I look forward to our artsy explorations and/or having you attend a workshop or demo! Most of the workshops and demos announced here will be geared towards acrylic painting due to my affiliation with Golden Paints, but in t …

The Creative Juice Bar is a place where you get together with other people searching for a creative outlet, to perfect a new skill, or to just join in some fun, community learning. Classes and workshops will be divided into 4 primary categories: Special Skills, Crafts, Weird Science/Tech, Green Living, and Chop Suey. Some classes may be practical such as "Beginner Survival Skills" and others may be for pure entertainment such as "Learn to Swear in 20 Languages." All classes are community driven, …

Love to shop? Join us for some fun shopping experiences. Here is where you will find out about all the fun big and small boutique and craft fairs happening in Orange County. Having a boutique? This is the place to post your information and to find vendors for your event. Own your own business? Like to participate in boutiques? This is where you can find out about all the events that need vendors. Membership is FREE!

There is a seemingly endless supply of books on the writing craft, so instead of feeling guilty because I'm working or doing the laundry instead of reading an enlightening book on the craft, I thought I'd set up an actual monthly time and place to fulfill this need and have writers to talk to about the book! We will read everything from books on writing fiction to poetry to screenwriting. Whatever catches our fancy that month. I'd like to find organizers in several areas of the city, then we can …

FMLY is a socially conscious global community that believes in a stride of collectivity and collaboration to become the positive change that we hope to see in our environment. The L.A Fort is a new "Do It Together" venue that is the first of it's kind in Los Angeles. Our mission is to provide a safe and neutral space for positive expression in an all ages environment in an effort to help grow and nurture the arts and music community in Los Angeles. The Fort is a hub for different circles, clique …

Love to shop? Join us for some fun shopping experiences. Here is where you will find out about all the fun big and small boutique and craft fairs happening in Orange County. Having a boutique? This is the place to post your information and to find vendors for your event. Own your own business? Like to participate in boutiques? This is where you can find out about all the events that need vendors. On facebook? Become a fan! http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/pages/Orange-County-Boutiquers …

This is the Meetup for people who truly love the taste of a quality beer and know that beer is meant to be savored and talked about, rather than tipped thoughtlessly down the throat. If you know what Ales and Lagers are or enjoy learning about beer, discussing beer and of course, drinking quality beer, you've found the right group for you!  We'll meet monthly at pubs around Los Angeles to enjoy various lagers, Belgians, Hefes, IPA's, American Pale Ales, Stouts, Porters and more and we'll learn a …

Founded in 2006, Burbank Fiber Fiends is a gathering of creative people from the Burbank - Glendale - North Hollywood - Studio City - Toluca Lake - Sun Valley area who knit, eat, crochet, eat, craft, eat, and share a laugh and good conversation with each other. We meet once a week in Burbank. We have a potluck party once a month. We have Knit-alongs and Crochet-alongs. We share creative ideas. We run with needles. We play with hooks. Our only rule: Treat each other with respect. All skill levels …

Who says drinking great beer alongside fantastic food can't be a hobby? Join others who enjoy craft-brewed beer and delicious food as much as you do. This group aims to bring together people who appreciate some of life's most simple and yet most rewarding pleasures. If you were part of this group, you'd be home by now.

The SoCal Etsy Guild started as a team on ETSY on June 12,2012 but has since developed into so much more! We are a group of positive people that wish to be part of a community to share information and to meet local artisans and artist. Anyone that lives in Southern California or wishes to supports artist from Southern California is welcome to join. Both buyers and sellers are welcome.

Zoot Suit Art is a club for book artists and mini album hobbyists that are interested in building relationships with other members. Our meetings are scrapbook crop style structured is self-pace, self-directed and self-instructed meetings that you have the opportunity to work on your projects in an information sharing environment. We will meet monthly and have periodic swaps and details will follow. I’m VERY excited about this club and I hope you will be too. Thank you so much for your interest …

We are a group of polymer clay enthusiasts of all skill levels, from beginner to pro, from dabblers to full-time artists. At our monthly meetings, we have a demo on a polymer clay-related topic, as well as show-and-tell of things we've made, announcements of upcoming polymer clay events, swaps, and general sharing of ideas, inspiration, and encouragement. We meet the first Thursday of each month from 7 to 9pm at the San Gabriel Bead Company in Arcadia.  We also occasionally schedule other event …

Women of Charm hosts a monthly "Backyard Boutique" showcasing multiple vendors with a variety of products. If you have started a business you will be interested in a monthly set up location where you can refer your clients and display your product. It is also an opportunity to network with other small business owners and build your client base. If this is what your business needs , we invite you to join our group.

I love to be Sassy and Crafty and would like to get together with other people that enjoy: Card Making, Scrapbooking (Crops and Workshops), Stamping, Art Journaling, Making Jewely and anything else we can thing up to be CRAFTY!!

This group is for people who love to talk about the craft. We study a topic each week and get together to share and learn as much as we can about the craft of the wise. The group is for all experience levels and we participants represent many different traditions as well as self taught. There really is something for everyone who is “geeky about the craft” to gain within our discussions. The structure we are currently following is to examine each element in its turn as we wind through the wheel o …

Purpose: Networking and creative cross pollination for professionals and others who love the craft of documentary filmmaking. Who Should Join: - Documentary Filmmakers at every professional level, - Emerging filmmakers interested in documentary production - Documentary enthusiasts interested in learning about the craft of documentary production Why This Group: I have learned in the ten years that I have been privileged to interact with documentary filmmakers that they are some of the most …

Hello and welcome to Off the HOOK! Crochet Club! I'm starting this group to get together with other crochet lovers!  My grandmother taught me the basics of crochet as a kid, but I'm just recently learning to read patterns and expanding my skills! Let's break the stereotype!  Crochet (hooking) isn't just for old ladies!  We welcome hookers of all ages, men and women! This group is for all skill levels and I would especially like to welcome those with children!  We will meet to work on whatever pr …

Pretty Pink Ponies™ We're a group of small merchants who refer to ourselves as “girls making strides … in fancy high heeled shoes”. Through team activities, events, and volunteer service we develop each member's potential while improving the community. The Pink Ponies ETSY team provides applicable professional development experiences for the next generation of women. We provide mutually supportive and positive learning environments where each member has the opportunity to develop professional an …

Join us and be a part of a growing community of women in the LA area that want to learn hands-on DIY/technical skills. From coding to woodworking, our meetups offer opportunities to meet like-minded women while learning new skills. We're a group of aspiring developers, hackers, and makers with diverse backgrounds and skills. This group is a place for us to learn the basics, collaborate with others and find places in LA to continue our development.

The Hair & Makeup Artist Network is a nationwide professional organization for working freelance Hair & Makeup Artists in the entertainment, fashion, salon, and bridal industry. Being self-employed isn’t easy. Our philosophy is to provide artists who are serious about their craft the essential tools for success by through networking, benefits, coaching, and development of your ideal career path. This group is for serious professionals only who are interested in networking and continuing the educ …

If you find yourself dreaming of sketches for your next layout, dressing your family in clothes that match your favorite paper stash, and wake up at your desk with a tape runner stuck to your face, you just might be a scrapbooker. If you can identify with any of these symptoms, then you may have SSS (Severe Scrappers Syndrome). This is a common condition. Do not be alarmed. There is no need to feel guilty. Join CV Scrapbookers for a monthly 10-step program meeting and group support. Do you love …

This is for MOMS CLUB of Upland South, Ontario & Montclair in Southern California. Our boundaries are zip codes for Upland in 91786, All of the cities of Ontario & Montclair and if you don't live in these areas please go to www.momsclub.org to find your nearest chapter to you.  Upland North also has their own MOMS Club, so if you need more info regarding them, please contact us as well! We are divided up geographically, so you'll meet people in your local area. Are you bored and tired of just do …