“ I like strategy board games, and am always interested in learning to play new games. =) have fun! ”

“ Consciousness Theorism sounds a little out there, but not too far? I moved to the bay area from Little Rock to get my horizons expanded (among other things, long story), and this group sounded like the ticket? And I always prefer talking to hiking! ”

“ I am forming this meetup to share my travel knowledge with others, but secretly, I get way more than I give out. Come and you will taste great ethnic foods and learn all about the world. ”

“ Hi all: I am a big fan of paper crafts. ”

“ I want to join a Meetup for horseback riding. I love horses! ”

“ I am adventurous, love life, and I am always open to learning more about living to the fullest. I live in Morgan Hill so I would love to have more events closer to the South end of San Jose. Looking forward to next meet up. ”

“ I'm always looking for other people to scrapbook with and have fun. ”

“ I'd like to find places to share and enjoy my interests with others, including doing beadwork, knitting, salsa (I'd love to learn), ASL (I'd like to learn more and practice what I do know), and speaking Spanish, preferably in/near Berkeley. ”

“ Ive just moved from london england,and i want to get to know the area as well as get fit in the process. ”

“ Love doing art in a community context. Main interests: paper/collage, wearable art, needle-work. Regretfully do more collecting of materials & planning, than creation. Have hosted a monthly art salon for nearly 2 years through Arts First Oakland. ”

“ I want local Cribbage Meetups because I enjoy playing cribbage ”

“ Hey there, My favorite and most frequently practiced craft right now is needle felting. But I have dabbled in quite a bit, mostly found object type stuff where you just muddle through and figure it out. ”

“ Hello, I'm Melanie. I live in Alameda, I'm married and love to make sculpture, but I have a passion for sock monkeys and making them too. ”

“ Hi, I'm Kristie. I live in Oakland and I am interested in doing more crafts. I have a toddler who just started preschool and am just amazingly finding that I will have a bit more time to get back to things like crafts! ”

“ Hey Everyone. Looking to keep being creative without becoming a hermit! ”

“ I am moving to Oakland in 2 weeks from Chicago and can't wait to meet some crafty ladies! ”

“ I make necklaces and have recently started to make PMC pendants. ”

“ Hi, I'm Violet and I work as a performance artist and arts learning activist. When I'm not doing that I like to make things with my hands. I'll be out of town for the summer so unfortunately I won't get to a meet-up for a while. Have a great summer! ”

“ I work for a translation company by day and like to quilt, embroider a little and make things from paper. I also sell hand-painted onesies and kids' shirts on etsy.com and lov.li. I live in Oakland with my husband and my cat, George. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to get together with like minded people to do things that are low cost. I want to learn from others how they simplify their lives and share my experiences ”

“ Although I don't cook as much as I should, I am definitely getting into the spirit of it a lot more lately, and would love to get some new ideas as well as share some of mine! ”

“ I want to use local meetups to meet local crafty chicas like myself. I would like to form a sewing group. And have a group of gals to sell with at craft fairs. I make custom handbags, and purses to defend yourself. ”

“ i don't have a 9 to 5 job! therefore i will kayak on monday. bonus: i am a professional baker and i will bring snacks! ”

“ I love all kinds of crafts but am really into crocheting; it's relaxing and meditative. I'm a competitive outrigger canoe paddler and currently belong to Kaimanu Outrigger canoe club in San Leandro. I love being on the water! ”

“ Hi Joni, It's me:-) I didn't know you organized this group. I think it will be good for me too. It will be helpful to talk to other people in the same situation. Thanks. Luba ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy these activities! ”

“ I am an eternally beginning knitter who wants to improve her skill and meet other crafty folk for friendship and inspiration! ”

“ i like meeting new people and being inspired by other peoples' creativity ”

“ Hi, I've started coming to the Church of Craft and look forward to enjoying more craft making sessions. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd love to meet some new fun people with similar interests! ”

“ Looking for beginner-friendly ultimate games closer to home (SF /Peninsula). ”

“ Hello! Im Kyonda........Special Events Coordinator. ”

“ I wanna play!!! ”

“ ynolan@mac.com ”

“ Hi. I live round the lake and I just started knitting this year. Im only two scarves in, but I love it. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am an amateur singer/songwriter and would like to share with others on the same path. ”