Are you a jewelry maker who wants to learn more techniques or see what others are making? Let's get together and meet other local creatives to learn (and actually complete) a bevy of super cool craft projects throughout the year. Prepare to inspire and be inspired! All skill levels welcome. Bring a project to work on and let's have fun! Some more benefits of coming to the monthly group gatherings are: Each person gets their own table to work on, set up their jewelry and/or sell their jewelry, fi …

Knitting and crochet are fulfilling ways to create beautiful items. Sharing the love of the craft is something I seek to do. I enjoyed knitting at a local knitting shop in Hillsboro, but with a demanding career and a wonderful kid I found it hard to drive all the way up to Hillsboro on a weekly basis. The goal is to bring together local knitters and those who wish to learn the craft and share love on a regular basis in the Tigard and Lake Oswego area. I invite local knitters and crochet enthusia …

Scrapbooking and card making can be so much fun when done in a group! Gather for friendship, sharing and learning from one another in a relaxed and comfortable environment. So many friends are being made and lives are being shared through a wonderful and companionable practice. Strong participation is encouraged to personalize the group and make it your own! Don't be afraid to suggest a date or specialty (Christmas card making or Thank you Cards for example) based on your needs. Don't hav …

My name is Tara McCormack and I am an Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator. I first became interested in Stampin’ Up products in 2006 when I was looking for ways to spice up my Scrapbooking pages. I recently had a baby boy and wanted to make an unforgettable baby album. I went to my first Stampin’ Up workshop and the rest was history. As a demonstrator I still find it amazing what I can do with stamps; cards scrapbook pages, home decor, gifts, etc. Since I have a degree in education, I get great …

Artist networking and information hub: Provide participants with current deadlines for upcoming shows and discussion concerning upcoming shows interactively within the group for shows/events in the Northwest that they could apply to. Provide a monthly demo of a technique or process (suggestions welcome). These would be member driven, and include Q & A. (sign up if your interested in sharing) Provide for open forum: attendees can bring up any opportunities they have run across for shows, or event …

Do you like to sew, or want to learn? There's no better way than with a like-minded, friendly bunch of fellow stitchers! The Portland Sewing Circle has been around since 2007. We are reforming here on Meetup - join or rejoin our friendly group and see where we go from here!

The goal of Writers Who Read is to assemble a group of passionately committed writers interested in coming together to investigate craft in a friendly setting. One evening per month we will meet up to discuss a book voted on by the group. We will began by identifying the aspects of craft readers found to be most successful in the book and then turn our attention to those decisions people felt detracted from the story. Along the way members will be encouraged to explore how the author's choices r …

My name is Shelly, welcome to my group page! I took my first cake decorating class at the community center when I was 17 years old, and my mom bought me six tips and a little spatula. I kept that little kit for a few years, and then I discovered a supply shop, and made a cake with pink elephants for my husband's 21st birthday. I was hooked! From that early experience, I took other classes, practiced and learned from other decorators, and proceeded to master my craft. I went on to do special occa …

I have great news for all the active members of The Portland Card Making Group. We are joining forces with the Portland Scrapbooking Meetup Group. Since we have such a small turnout at most of our Meetups, I’m hoping this will increase participation in our future Meetups. All of the Portland Card Making Meetups will be listed on the Portland Scrapbooking Meetup Group. To continue being a part of this group you must sign up with: The Portland Scrapbooking Meetup Group (http://www.meetup.com/sc …

Our group welcomes all people who support Montessori ideas. We help each other select and craft our family environments, tools, ideals and activities. We laugh. We share. We enjoy. Some reasons to join: You want to be a part of a Montessori community. You want to find more families in your area to connect with and you think that a Montessori emphasis would make a difference. You want help selecting and crafting your child's environment at home, their toys, their everyday objects, their activiti …

NoPo Run Club: Pounding Pavement and Pints since 2011. WEEKLY RUN INFO Who: Anyone looking for some good workouts, good brews, and good company to enjoy them with; all ability levels are welcome. What: 5K around N Portland to stimulate thirst; beers around the fire pit at Bar Bar to quench it. When: Every Wednesday - Meet @ 6:30pm. Step off at 6:45. Where: Mississippi Studios Bar Bar, N. Mississippi Ave, NoPo. Why: Come find out...

Welcome to the Coffeehouse Writers Group - PDX The Coffee House Writer's Group is a wildly successful and popular critique group that started just outside of Los Angeles. With over 500 members, it regularly holds meetings where we writers can find support and camaraderie in the otherwise lonely pursuit of our craft. After three years, the group is beginning to expand, with Portland as its first official satellite chapter. The group operates a little differently than many critique groups - member …

Mapping Our Destiny together with Women is a fun, friendly, sassy, diverse group of women who encourage each other as we learn and have fun along this journey of life together. If you are a woman over 30 and live on the West side of Portland, like to have fun while enriching your life, and want to expand your circle of friends, this is the group for you! Some of the events we will be posting include: book club, concerts, day trips and local events, movie or game nights, paint your own pottery,do …

Westside Gals are a fun, friendly, supportive and adventurous group of women. We're an active group of women who get out and do things. If you are a woman over 30 and live on the West side of Portland and want to enrich your life, this is the group for you! Our events include: monthly bunco (bunko), book club meetings, concerts, day trips, clothing exchanges, crafts, weekly happy hours, beach trips, wine tasting, dinners, hikes, and much more. When signing up, please be sure to post a recognizab …

From originator, Judith Devine "We would like to bring together collage artists of all levels to create a supportive community for mutual inspiration and learning. Collage is a medium so wide-ranging and diverse that is often not taken seriously in the arts community; a situation that we would really like to change." The Portland Collage Guild is a group of artists working in a variety collage and assembláge techniques.  Our mission is to share and inspire creativity in the collage arts.  Each m …

The MOMS Club® of Wilsonville, OR Meet 40 friendly local stay at home moms and have fun with your kids! You will make some great friends for yourself and your children! We have monthly meetings when we all get together and discuss parenting topics; fun activities for the kids and moms like park playdates, craft days, Zoo trips, OMSI, other inside play areas, kid friendly coffee houses, Book Club, Bunco, Breakfast and Lunch dates. Perhaps the most rewarding thing we do is give back to the communi …

Meeting up every weekend for some casual, uninstructed plein air painting and drawing. All levels, ages and mediums welcome. Come explore the natural beauty around the Portland area while practicing your artistic craft. We'll be meeting at parks, vineyards, rivers, lakes and many other locations. Get out of the studio and join us for some fresh air and good company. Sessions will last 3-4 hours followed by networking, conversation and reflection at a nearby restaurant or watering hole.

We want to craft a group specifically for women, to share and inspire one another in all aspects of our lives. We will have a hypnotherapy session each month on topic as well as guest speakers. If you have always wanted to explore the power of hypnosis in your quest for change and are looking for a positive, uplifting group of women and experienced facilitators then this is your group. Welcome!

If you are looking to connect with great people, foster a stronger sense of community by cooking and sharing great food, and maybe even find love, then this is the group for you. Our group is NOT exclusive to singles, however one of the primary purposes of our gatherings is to help single people connect in a no-pressure environment so that love can blossom in its own way. If you're in a relationship, but still interested in building community and sharing delicious food: fantastic! You'll be give …

Open beading is now at Beads @ Dusti Creek, 1pm to 5pm. The shop is located at: 4848 S. E. Division Street, Portland, OR 97206. Phone: (503) 235-4800 Come and enjoy the company of like minded beaders in a wonderful clean, comfortable, well-lit environment. The store is well stocked should you find yourself in need of supplies and the coffee/tea/water, is always on!!! Treat yourself to some time of your own. Join the other beaders at Beads at Dusti Creek.

Ignite your child's love for Judaism! Each week, moms and tots will enjoy a new theme incorporating movement excercises, music, sensory play and crafts. Great oppurtunity to hang out with other Jewish Moms! Hebrew immersion Join us for one class or for the entire session. Ages 0-3 years

This group is designed for watching movies while having a couple drinks at a local bar or theater.

Nearly everyone has a "I drank too much tequila when I was in college" story, bad memories or aversions. And others, may go into a bar and be what we call, "try-curious" about tequila, but are intimated or confused by the many choices available. Tequila is such a dynamic, interesting, wonderfully rich spirit. There are so many excellent blends and for people who like fine wine or crafted beer, there are lots of similarities. Through tasting events, in a non-intimdating and welcoming way, we prov …