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

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 …

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 …

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 …

Interested in Making at any level? It's called So Cal Makers and is intended to reach out to anyone who might be interested in making.  Want to make something?  Add a topic.  We'll help you find a place and coordinate it. The age group is all ages, but some activities are developed for youth. The meet up is intended to be a collaborative promotional site for those who wish to share their events. We are currently scheduling activities at the following locations: BSA Scout Sea Base - 5875 Appian …

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.

We make soap and handcrafted bath and body products. Come out and share recipes, resources, learn new techniques or get and give some soapy inspiration. Whether you're a cold process; hot process or liquid soaper or want to learn the art and science of handcrafting all natural bath & body products, or just love buying the real thing then join us!

This is a group for mosaic artists & anyone who just likes mosaics. We will be meeting for 'mosaic tours' in the SoCal area and maybe even having some mosaic workshops as well.

Are you a new mom or pregnant for the first time and looking to meet friends to share your journey through motherhood? This group is for new and expectant moms living in the North Orange County area (Westminster, Huntington Beach, Garden Grove, Seal Beach, Costa Mesa, Cypress Buena Park). You're welcome, whether you're pregnant or adopting; single, dating, engaged, or married; working or stay-at-home! Some activities we can do are play dates, walks, shopping, lunches, coffee dates, mom's night o …

Are you a female age 21-35 in the Huntington Beach and OC areas looking to socialize with women your age? Let’s get together for weekend getaways, girls’ night out, networking, baking/cooking, happy hour, crafts, shopping, fitness, volunteering, movie nights, tanning parties, etc. Initially we will host meetings to try and get to know one another so we can start planning some female friendly events! This is meant to be an active group where each member is encouraged to initiate get-togethers, bu …

Have fun learning to paint and draw! Even if you've never picked up a pencil or a brush before, but always wanted to, join the group and grow your abilities! If you've been painting or drawing for a while, and want help getting to the next level, come on over. The classroom has big tables and easels, soft music and good company.

Boaters wanted! Anyone interested in wakeboarding or skiing as well as just being able to relax with a cocktail and mix and mingle in the sun on a sailboat or power boat.. All skill levels welcome! Summer time is here and the next 3 months are the best time to join in the fun! Looking for experience drivers to to drive my 16' ski boat so I can wake board and an experienced skippers to operate a  33' Chris Craft sometimes as well.

This is a group for any Moms (or Dads) of stroller aged children interested in fitness, fun, and friendship. The Plum Moms Club is a great place to meet other moms/dads and babies. We will have American Sign Language classes weekly, weekly crafts, and bi-monthly Moms' Night Out events. There is no fee for any of the Plum Moms Club events (Moms' Night Out event costs are covered by participant, i.e. the cost of dinner and a movie), all moms/dads are welcome to come and join in the fun! Stroller S …

The Long Beach Arts Group (Formerly Long Beach Art Walk) is a gathering of who love the Arts in all its forms. The purpose of the group is to make new friends, and explore the city's vast array of artistic and cultural events.

Hello and thanks for stopping by to take a look. As you know or will soon discover, writing can be a very solitary craft. So, this group’s primary purpose is to shine a little light on that solitude in order to keep us both focused and motivated. While we will be scheduling face-to-face meet-ups, this group’s primary means of support will be via telephone conference calls. Join us and you will always know that you are not alone. Most Sincerely, Mark

Come join a spiritual-minded community ready to explore LA! Many (but not all) of our Meetups will be on Sundays and begin at one of Parmahansa Yogananda's gorgeous LA-based Self Realization Fellowship Temples. From there, we will explore what the natural surroundings offer and/or grab a meal at a local eatery. An example of a Sunday Adventure is: Meet at Lake Shrine Temple and hike nearby Topanga Canyon; or Meet at Hollywood Temple and have a scrumptious lunch in nearby Thai Town. THIS GROUP WE …

“In wine there is truth”...many people believe that at the bottom of every bottle of wine is a true story.  I disagree but am more than willing to put the theory to the test.  Join me and let's find out one great bottle at a time. This group is designed to introduce you to new wines and ales and places to meet others with discerning palates.  We will visit unique restaurants, taverns and wine tastings.  We'll learn a little, drink a little and laugh a lot. Please pitch in to make this g …

We are a diverse group of families!  The majority of us home school, however that is not a requirement.  If you love getting out and exploring museums, zoos, parks, the great outdoors we would love for you to join us.  Often we schedule loosely structured "meet-ups" which include, crafts, educational play and other engaging activities.  Ideas of your own?  Places you've wanted to venture out to but would like to go as a group?  You will likely find others here that would love to join you!  Nothi …

"Homesteading" is the act of making things from scratch. This includes a wide range of fun activities like gardening, preserving food, making home brews, raising chickens and bees, and making homemade beauty and cleaning products. "Homesteaders" want to know where their food comes from and what is in their products. Making things from scratch is the best way to educate yourself and save some money in the process! Join us for DIY classes and to meet other urban homesteaders in your community. Ple …

Hi, My name is 景雯 I was a parachute kid from Taiwan, I moved to OC in 1988. My family is all in Taiwan still, I'm the only one here in the states.  Since my husband and I got married almost 3 years ago, we been trying to preserve and explore my cultural heritage.  We love Taiwanese street food and Mandarin movies.  Last year we decided to have our baby in Tainan where I was born and raised so that we can share the experience with my family in Taiwan and provide a relationship for my daughter and …

Thank you for your interest in the Victorian Tea Society (VTS).  If you have a love of tea and Victoriana—along with a sense of community spirit…this group is for you! The Victorian Tea Society was formed in 1993.  The group’s primary purpose is fund-raising for the Heritage Museum of Orange County.  As a volunteer organization, our members donate their time and talents in an effort to support the museum through the teas and events we host.  Each member is expected to serve at, assist in the se …

Catalyst is an art space. A gallery. A Studio. A classroom. An experience. We've developed this space as a place for creativity, creation and fun. Become part of our community. Join us in learning and development experiences. Let us know what you'd like to see here, in this space, we'd like to make it your space too. This space is for artists and art enthusiasts alike. Let us know what you're missing in the realm of art creation. Knowledge? Space? Materials? Creativity?

Hi Ladies! We are a group of fun-loving ladies on a mission to enjoy life!  We are single, married or "involved", we have kids or not, age doesn't matter as much as attitude and it is one of being happy, positive and willing to try new things, learn, create, explore and form real friendships. If you join, you are expected to participate in activities and help in keeping our group fun and supportive.  We are more interested in the quality of relationships than the number of members and since we a …

The Anatolian Cultures and Food Festival (www.anatolianfestival.org) is a cultural and historical event that includes exhibitions, food, art craft, performances, dances and live music activities. More than 45,000 people from United States and around the world attend the four-day event each year. The 1st Anatolian Cultures and Food Festival was held in OC Fairgrounds, the 2nd one at OC Great Park, the 3rd year, the festival came back at the OC Fairgrounds. This year again in OC Fairgrounds, the f …

Chuck Jones Center for Creativity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Orange County, California. Founded in 1999 by the four-time Academy Award recipient and legendary animation creator and director, Chuck Jones, the Center's vision is to inspire the innate creative genius within each person that leads to a more joyous, passionate, and harmonious life and world. The Center offers classes, workshops and programs for all ages from art classes to book discussions. Come see what we're a …