Let's just put it this way: I have a fever for crafts and the only cure is:  MORE CRAFTS!!!      If I had a time machine I would go back to 2nd grade arts and crafts class, just to be among all the yarn and paint and cardboard tubes every day!  I do not consider myself a craft expert by any means but I do consider myself a CRAFTSOMNIAC! It is a passion and an obsession! I am excited to meet others with the same love for all things creative.   I have started this craft group as a way to reach out …

The crafty beavers are a group of women who are crafting for a cause. Once a month learn how to make fun, eco friendly arts and crafts and take home your crafty keepsake. Network and get to know your newly made friends. Join us as we discuss causes and organizations that tear at our hearts strings and donate not just money and tangibles, but time. Interested? For $20 per person each month we can get items together for the crafts (trying to keep it under $5 per person for a craft) and have plent …

… If you're looking for a group that does crafts, has fun, and enjoys each other's company, then you should check us out. Find out more about us on the other pages.

For moms (and dads) who love to make things - jewelry, knitting, scrapbooking... and can't do it because you have young children around the house. Nibbles will be scheduling a special time for you to come meet other crafters and create at Nibbles. We will set aside space for you to come do your crafts while the kids play in our indoor play areas. This group has ongoing  meetups scheduled on the 1st Thursday of the month at 4:00 and the 3rd Monday of the month at 10:00am.  There is no admission f …

Elevating the craft of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) through a real, face-to-face community in Chicago.  Let's get together and talk about everything from HATEOAS and REST to OAuth, and HTTP Response Codes and have a great time while we're at it!

  LIVE CHAT too!  Beer n BBQ (Chicagoland)   We are BBQ Masters (if only in our own minds) and Tenders of grills - United in Smoke! We venture out to barbeque joints and rib shacks to search the best of barbecue. Briskets, links, shoulders, butts, ribs, sausage, hot links, ham, pulled pork, even smoked turkeys, sides...We smoke it all -- beef, chicken, pork, lamb, fish, cheese... We are Passionate--We will taste it all. All of this makes us very thirsty! We seek out lovely selections of beer …

Don't let the word Artist scare you. If you do creative work, you are an artist. You don't have to be the BEST or a professional at it, just enjoy doing it. And enjoy showing others and maybe teaching or learning from others. I want us to have a place to meet with other local fiber artists, weavers and spinners but also braiders, knitters, crocheters and quilters. To have a couple of hours a month to do some work while chatting with friends. We can show what we are doing, talk about what we hope …

I arrived in Chicago in October and was amazed to find that in the scrapbook mecca of the world, the US, and specifically Chicago, there were so few scrapbook opportunities available. I have been scrapbooking for the past 6 years and have been giving classes during the week and weekends at both scrapbooking stores and at my own home in South Africa. I am a scrap-a-holic of note - I eat, breath and live scrapbooking. I see scrapbooking as an awesome opportunity to create heirlooms that will be ta …

Welcome to a place for rabid and avid fans of scrapbooking! -------------IMPORTANT!---------------------------------------------- Midwest Scrap-A-Holics of Chicagoland - Chicago Chapter! Monthly Meetups are on the 3rd Saturday of every month.   (Currently we meet at ARCHIVERS in Orland Park, IL until we secure a free venue in Chicago)   If you have further questions, you can email me through the "Contact Organizer" link on Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/Scrap-A-Holics-Downtown-Chicago-Cha...   Fo …

… I am always throwing great parties, bbq's, starting sports teams, getting a group of people together for dinner or drinks, teaching arts and crafts classes, having costume parties, having dog play dates, etc. so I thought making a Meetup called THIS N THAT would be perfect. This year I will be hosting a number of events including but not limited to Beach parties, BBQ's, All you can eat Sushi night, Kickball team, a childrens arts and crafts class out of my house and MUCH MUCH MORE! I am 31 yrs o …

Pumping Station: One is a hackerspace (also called a makerspace or community workshop) located in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago at 3354 N. Elston Ave. We exist to provide the place, tools, and community where people can explore ideas; create new things; and share knowledge with each other. You can find more info about us at our web site http://www.pumpingstationone.org and chat with members on our Google group at http://groups.google.com/group/pumping-station-one-public.

For those interested in learning how to craft professional, camera-ready television and feature film scripts. Will simulate a writers room where plot, character development, formatting, dialogue, outlines/beatsheets are discussed. Brainstorming/story development will be advocated as well as fixes and plot point resolution. As this group continues to prosper, new rules and regulations have to be instituted to accommodate a growing membership. Effective January 14, 2010, the 3-Strikes Rule w …

… Each week, we offer different activities following class such as music and crafts. We also have Mom's Nights Out and a variety of community and charity events. Please don't hesitate to contact us should you have further questions. Your first class is FREE!  Please bring water and a towel or mat. Get More info at www.strollerstrides.net/chicagonorthshore, our facebook page: Stroller Strides Chicago North Shore, or call Kristen 773-329-5619.

Tourette Connection is a meet-up group for anyone whose life is affected by Tourette Syndrome: self, spouse, partner, child, sibling, teacher, health professional, etc. Children are welcome to attend-supervision, snacks, crafts, and games are provided. Our next meeting is March 14th.  There is no charge to attend our monthly meetings. 

This group is for people interested in creating and swapping ATCs.  They can be made with pen and ink, collage, fabric, Zentangles, stamping or any type of artwork or photos that you care to use. 

This is a group designed for writer's in the area. The best way to improve the craft is through practice, so why not have a writer's circle where we can share our work and offer positive criticism? This is for anyone who loves to write, whether it's your vocation or just a hobby. All writing is welcome, fiction and non-fiction.  Anyone who loves to put pen to paper, or more accurately fingers to keyboard, this is the group for you.