Are you crafty? Do you enjoy making uniquely geeky items and are always on the look out to learn new crafts? Then this is the group for you! We're a group of crafters who aren't afraid to let our geek flags fly. Whether you want to learn how to make Star Wars amigurumi, a Harry Potter or Tom Baker scarf, a Jayne Cobb hat, cosplay costumes, or just work on your own projects with like-minded people, we look forward to meeting you!

Do you dread doing art or craft shows because you have to talk to people? Do you have trouble figuring out what to say to your customers? Do you want to get into a gallery but you're afraid to approach them? Well, you've come to the right place. Over the years, I have struggled with my own shyness. I have dreaded having to speak in front of an audience. I've had the butterflies in my stomach while the TV camera was glaring at me. I have stumbled over words while trying to figure out how to answe …

ALL CRAFTERS WELCOME . . . I will provide an inspiring environment for you to work on your craft. I will need to know what that is for each workshop so your place will be perfect for you.  Ask your friends to join so you can enjoy each other for a few hours of uninterrupted time.  When do you get that!!! The cost is small for all you will receive - a meal, dessert for the body, plus your inner self will be fed just from being around other creative people. Types of crafts are:  Scrapbook (my favo …

The purpose of this group is to meet other women who enjoy crafts to meet socially and do group planned activities that can be taught by the members, or just have open "free for all" craft nights, where everybody brings their own projects and we eat some food. (BTW: We are not responsible for you gaining weight while attending out meetups!) Some examples are: Crochet night, Lap crafts, Shop & Dine, Monthly Crafting & Card Swap... Meetups are hosted in private homes in Anaheim, Irvine, Huntington …

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 …

Do you love paper crafting, i.e., making cards, tags, banners for parties Holidays and events.  Cupcake toppers, getting together with like minded fun ladies, no craft experience required just fun! We will also have local party pros sharing there trade secrets with you! We are a group of party Throwers and Goers. Do you love Entertaining at home, planning kids parties or a special occasion. Learn cool tips & tricks for your next event and meet local party pros.  We get together once a month to s …

This is a group for anyone interested in getting together to create mini scrapbook albums, cardmaking, altered crafts etc. A place where we can meet new people and learn new techniques. We will get together for fun and relaxation while creating new projects or finishing old ones. I started this group to share and love for creating mini albums and to meet others with the same interest.

This is a group for anyone interested in scrapbooking, making cards, using the Cricut, paper crafting, and stamping. I started this group because I want to meet other people who have a scrapbook room, and are addicted to scrapbooking like I am. I enjoy making cards, scrapbooking, and using the cricut for many projects including interior design stuff. So, if you are addicted to scrapbooking, and or paper crafts, this is the group for you. The goal of this group is to meet once or twice a month to …

This is a group designed to give scrapbookers weekends/nights away to create their pages, meet new craft enthusiasts, learn new scrap techniques, and get their photos off their computer and into something amazing!!! I created this group because I have an awesome house designed solely for SCRAPPERS!

Have an Etsy shop? Want an Etsy shop? Like to craft or bake or design or create? Need some help taking your hobby or business to the next level?  Me too! So much about marketing, SEO, legalities of owning a business, and other skills for selling on Etsy are much better learned when we can chat over martinis...or brownies....or chips and salsa...right? This is NOT a promotional group to be used to advertise your shop. This group is intended to get some 'groupthink', critique, best practices, and …

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 …

The Orange County Knitting and Crochet Group is open to all Yarn Lovers in the OC area, of all ages and skill levels. We are an open community, interested in spreading the joy of all fiber related addictions. We do not teach knitting or crochet, but are happy to answer any questions you may have once you have the basics! Bring your friends, bring your projects, bring your questions! We promise that this group will constantly evolve, exploring new areas of the craft and engaging participants in n …

This is a group for those that appreciate Craft Beer. Going to Beer Tasting's, Beer Festivals, Brewmaster Dinners / Beer Food Pairing Events and Brewery Tours. Those that want to learn about the beer making process, are considering or are home brewers, meeting new friends.

I love me some craft brewed beer, but hate drinking alone, so I'm looking to meet other people who share my affinity for God's greatest creation...Beer. The plan is to meet up on the weekends at different breweries, tasting rooms and bars around the OC area (for starters) for some good beer and good cheer. Who's in?

Hello Etsyprenuer! OC Etsy is the place for Etsy Shop owners (or soon-to-be) to meet, network, brainstorm, and support one another. Whether you are just getting started or you are a seasoned "Etsyprenuer" together we can learn and grow.

Are you a DIY artsy-craftsy type, or even a wannabe DIYer? Do you like to make things with reusable, often discardable items such as cardboard, fabric & paper scraps, old tshirts and any found items, etc? Let's get together and make things, share ideas, and who knows, maybe even make things to sell to raise money for our favorite charities.

Jewelry Lovers Club is a place, where people, who love and appreciate jewelry can come together with their tastes and ideas, knowledge and experience, to design and make jewelry at our workshops, helping and learning from each other. At our meetups we will be learning about jewelry, meeting designers, having discussions. And the most important: we'll be making new friends, having parties, contests, a lot of fun and good food.

A group of product/service small business owners seeking to participate in small vendor showcases, sharing in costs and event marketing to bring a larger attendee base to events so everyone benefits.

This is a group for  mommies of toddlers who are interested in park playdates, affordable activities in our neighborhood, themed and holiday activities, mommy and me crafts ,meeting new moms and family activities. We plan most of our meetups during the week day, however, a few meetups a month are planned in the evenings and weekends to help accommodate working mommies. We usually have 4-5 meetups a week. Listed below are some of the activities that this group enjoys. Park play dates Play date …

We are a group of fun, active stay at home and working moms. We have kids aged newborn to teenagers. We welcome moms who are looking for a playgroup for their kiddos but also a FUN group of friends for themselves. We are not your average "MOMS" group :) We LOVE to have a good time! Listed below are some of the activities that this group enjoys. Really take the time to see if these activities sound like you before requesting to join. We are only looking for "active" participants. This means being …

Meet other (Artistic) Moms and kids in your area! Let's get together and inspire each other and our children to never lose sight of how important creativity and play are. We meet on a regular basis for fun play dates. We're looking for lasting friendships with members who attend regularly. Most of our events take place in Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Costa Mesa and Irvine. So if you live in the area and want to connect with other friendly and down to earth Mama's then we can't wait to …

Learn techniques for wire on wire beading. Supplies provided. Bring your own beads or use some of ours. Make beautiful jewelry and take it with you. Use the techniques for years to come! There is a fee to attend these classes but well worth it considering the wonderful techniques you'll take with you.

Planet Creative Studios' mission is to inspire, share, nurture creativity. We are the premier hands-on creative expression experience! Partnering with Stampin' Up! as a demonstrator, I am able to offer you one of the finest line of products designed to support you in your creative endeavors!  Stampin' Up!'s product offerings include a wide array of stamps, inks, papers, kits, tools and even storage solutions to manage your creative supplies.  Whether you enjoy card making, gift-giving, t …

This is a group for Super COOL School aged kids on the GO. Kids Love playing with LEGOS and so do we! Our kids are active and they enjoy having fun together. This group is geared toward kids ages 6 to 12, with younger siblings always welcome. I thought it was time to get a playgroup going for school-aged kids. So here we are. Our Mission… … to demystify, inspire and explore the wonderful world of science with hands-on , inquiry based meetings and play dates ,work together with families, commun …

Who we are: The MOMS Club® of Lake Forest was founded in January 1998 and is a chapter of an international, non-profit organization aimed at providing support for mothers who have chosen to stay at home and raise their children. What we do: The MOMS Club of Lake Forest is a great way to meet other moms with similar interests, values, and concerns and also find friends for you and your kids. We schedule varied activities during weekly daytime hours, when moms need it most, such as: craft days, f …

The MOMS Club (MOMS Offering Moms Support) is an International non-profit organization with 2,100+ chapters in the U.S. alone and over 110,000 members & is specifically designed for stay-at-home moms. Local MOMS Club chapters meet during the day with their children and have monthly meetings with guest speakers & discussions, park play-dates, play-groups, holiday parties, field trips, arts & crafts, book club, scrapbooking club, cooking club, walking club, MOMS Night Out and more! We also do serv …

I aim to create a space where writers can simply come and get work done with their peers. Manuscripts, screenplays, articles, theses, blogs, indecipherable scribbles, or even a finely crafted email, you just show up, chat a little bit, and then get down to business. Everyone in this group can nudge or shove themselves into gear as they see fit. In the end, it’s all about making the time to sit down, shut up, and write.

We are a chapter of the International MOMS (Moms Offering Moms Support) Club, a not-for-profit organization helping stay-at-home moms at every stage of motherhood. Our chapter serves the neighborhoods of Westpark, Turtle Rock, Turtle Ridge, University Park, University Hills and the UCI area of Irvine, CA. We offer activities such as park days, playgroups, field trips, crafts, and holiday parties. We meet during the day, and it's a great way to make new friends and get to know your local area. …