We are a female-only group and the purpose of this group is to get together with other women for fun and laughs.  Our monthly dinners are very popular and a great way to meet someone different each month as we have women from all walks of life in our group.  Unlike a specialized group we have different activities all the time - movies, dinner, music, crafts, sports, hiking, etc - whatever you're up for.  If you don't see anything on the schedule that interests you, then make a suggestion for the …

We want to gather croppers, build friendships and CROP 'TIL WE DROP! We are planning day crops and weekend crops in the Asheville area. For the lovers of paper crafting...we would love to have you join us. All levels welcome!

This group is dedicated to the art and science of home brewing and wine making. We share our experiences, advice and the fruits of our labors.

Are you interested in meeting and interacting with other moms and their children? Then let's get together! This group is for moms wanting to have fun with their children and others in a play group setting. Our focus will be moms with babies, waddlers and toddlers, however all are welcome (including expecting mommies). What parent wouldn't like to be able to enjoy some adult conversation once in awhile too?! With this group you can get and give advice, go on play dates, story time, make crafts, s …

Micro-Farming and Food Craft for a Healthier Future's purpose is to connect beginning through experienced gardeners and food crafters interested in putting healthier food on their own table and into the community by learning/sharing environmentally friendly, chemical/pesticide free urban micro-farming methods, healthy food crafting, marketing and more!

We're all about sharing our love and passion for paper crafting, whether it's making cards, scrapbooking or anything else.  And oh ... crops!!!!  Evening crops, day long crops and weekend crops in different areas of the country!!  Gotta love 'em!!!  So, if you're a novice and want to learn how to make cards, paper crafts or scrapbooking, or a pro, you're welcome to join us.   We love all levels of expertise!!  So join us and meet new friends, share ideas, and share our passion!!!

Become part of Asheville's most active community! Have you been ignoring a very important part of your life-  Being a part of a diverse community filled with people of varied backgrounds & interests who laugh a lot, make plans to explore, dance, travel, and enjoy life together? Stop working so hard, staying home so much.  Remember that having fun makes even the following day more exciting! We are a community, not just a group of people looking for an excuse to visit one more restaurant.  Our mem …

The Ladies Fun Group is all about meeting new women interested in friendship and fun times.  Right now, we are meeting every other week on Fridays various events such as visiting local attractions, shopping, lunches and dinners, concerts, etc.  This Group is for all women over the age of 18 who have some free time to get together and want to meet new friends from all walks of life!  Don't wait...join the fun!

Here's the idea! No cost play with paper times! Bring your basic tool kit and make scrapbook pages, cards, and novelty books. Bring some magazines that you want to share an article from. Bring a food item to share. As hostess, I will supply die cutting machines, a large papercutter, and will share some paper, ink, et al... You bring some of your stuff to share and to use like adhesive, snips, small paper cutter, bone folder (basic tool kit)... and be prepared to share ideas, how to's, etc... Sou …

On the last Tuesday of each month we will explore questions about the spiritual in modern life. The Gurdjieff Foundation of Westen North Carolina is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit organization engaged in the search for self-development through the study of, and work with, attention. The organization's activities include: discussion groups, meditation practice, sacred dance and work with crafts. GFWNC is linked to the Gurdjieff Foundation of New York and other centers worldwide. These Foundation …

You are invited to join us in an ongoing investigation over the next year as we look at different performing crafts, from magic to masks, exploring the Socratic command, "Know thyself". Each evening will look at craft from the perspective of a skill and also as an avenue toward personal investigation. The evenings will be presented by Lavinia Plonka and T.J. Shimeld. Lavinia has spent over 25 years in the theater studying many crafts from mime to stage combat. She has taught and performed around …

Scrapbookers, Card Makers and Stampers - Let's get together to create a project with paper! I'd love to meet fellow crafters to socialize, share ideas and inspiration.

A group for the study of making and repairing paper books. You might enjoy this group if you like arts and crafts, writing, or are just a fan of old fashioned literature in the digital age! At first, we'll talk about the construction and history of books from ancient scrolls through Gutenberg and beyond. Then, try our hand? We'll meet for an informal brunch at least once a month to discuss the possibilities and enjoy the fellowship of those who love both the reading of books and the craft behind …

This is a group for anyone interested in Digital Scarping. All skills and levels are welcome. I started this group because I love to teach, share, and learn from others as well. If you have a laptop with Photoshop or Photoshop Elements installed you have all you need to be part of this group. We will meet once a month for a digital lesson and digital goodies.

Scheduling some time for professional environmental advocates in Asheville to socialize regularly and enjoy Beer City USA. If you're not working for an environmental organization please consider visiting Asheville GreenDrinks to more generally connect with environmental issues and folks in the city.

This group is for papercrafters of all ages who want to get together and make cards or do some scrapbooking. There will be some cardmaking workshops as well as scrapbook crops.

Our group is for anyone interested in getting together to make new friends, share tips and tricks on scrapbooking and cardmaking. From beginner to expert all are welcome come join the fun. Lots of us are still learning too, so dont be shy. Like we say "Oh Scrap!"

Love to sew garments? Want to learn to sew garments? Need fitting help? Want to have fun?! Then you have found the perfect group. There are many quilting activities, but not much for us garment sewers. Do you feel as if you speak "sewing" and no one understands you? Facings, interlining, french seams, zipper insertions,... ? This group is forming so that we can share our love for sewing or for those that have a desire to be garment sewers. ALL levels of sewing are welcome. Then, of course, is th …

Local group of Etsy enthusiasts who will gather to collaborate, explore and learn from each others experiences on etsy. The main goal of this team is to actively support and promote Etsy shops from Ellijay and the surrounding areas in North Georgia that sell handmade, art, vintage, and crafting supplies. We would love to come up with share dates for helping each other learn crafts and techniques etc.

WNC Chapter of ASG a National organization. Meetings monthly in Asheville & Waynesville. Join the Guild.

Welcome to A Crop Above Retreats! Meka and Deb having been doing events together for 7 years and have now come together to create events that are a Crop Above the rest!! Join us for fun filled retreats lasting from 1 to 4 days in NC, VA, TN & Beyond!! With games, contest, and interactive events you can join in on the party or just hunker down and get your pages down. We offer 5 to 6 feet of table space per person so you will have plenty of room to spread out and get creative! Shop and do Make N …

A wonderful place for those with special needs to come together to find their purpose in life. We do everything from shows, fundraisers as well as offer free web services to promote their talent or craft. We'll meet once a week to discuss events to participate in, how to sell your artwork/craft, as well as other exciting things to do in Asheville. Anyone with a type of mental or physical disability is welcome as well as others who may want to help.

Scrapbookers, jewelry makers, artists, anyone who needs some time away to get those craft projects complete, these events are for you. Enjoy getting to socialize with other crafters and the opportunity to learn from each other.

The purpose of this meetup is for anyone who wants to learn the art of magic or who performs magic as a hobby. We practice card tricks, coin tricks, rope, etc.  We also discuss showmanship, psychology, and philosophy.

Are you a peace-promoting, authentic & self-aware "Mama" looking for an affordable creative outlet? We celebrate Mandalas as a metaphor for Life by meeting to create mandalas & meaningful connection to ourselves, others, and our world. We value each individual regardless of age and artistic orientation. No previous experience or knowledge of mandalas necessary. We welcome all womyn as creative "mamas". Children welcome.

Hello! Mingle Around is here to host hot singles parties, fun social events and free singles mixers every month. Knoxville is an amazing city with so many things to do and so many people to meet. Mingle Around organizes event to make it easier to do more and meet more. Scroll down to view our fun upcoming events! Our members: Are single, hip, adventurous, sexy and fun. The Mingle Around group has singles from 18-98, but our group events are broken into age ranges when appropriate (Example: singl …

Our store is located in a beautiful little studio in historic Downtown Johnson City.  We specialize in Bernina sewing machine sales and service and also service other brands.  We offer a full calendar of classes and are the only local sewing store to offer Beginning Sewing classes.

We meet to share food from other cultures and to share past and present travel experiences (or inspire dreams of future travel experiences!) with fellow adventurers of all ages. On months that we have a formal speaker/presentation, we provide engaging "Passport" activity booklets for children as well as a craft project.