Welcome to Richmond Photo Club. To view a selection of our photographs, click on these links: Founded in 1980, our club comprises a wide variety of beginners, intermediate and advanced photographers who shoot in digital format using many different techniques. We meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 P.M. in the Painting Studio, second floor of the Richmond Cultural Centre at the corner of Granville Avenue and Minoru in Richmond, BC. We break for the summer, and do not meet …

Vancouver, BC Tantra ~ Tantric Arts of Love Tantric Arts of Love is an Authentic Tantric Sexual Education Center offering Professional Tantric Instruction, Tantric Events, Personal Coaching, and Seminars. We offer high-quality, authentic Tantric sexual and non-sexual practices, to improve physical health, intimate relationships, and personal enrichment. Our Tantric teachings come from a 2,600 year old lineage, and are the most authentic, powerful, and ancient Tantric sexual and NON-sexual tea …

Based on the centuries old arts and sciences of Kempo, Aiki and Kyusho our system includes simple but devastating techniques of self defense. We stress awareness, avoidance and non confrontation whenever possible. At present we train outside come rain or shine, so dress appropriately. Serious beginners are more than welcome. For a limited time only, we are seeking like-minded individuals with dedication, perseverance and commitment wishing to learn principles and techniques of self protection an …

Vancouver Photo Workshops (VPW) was founded in 2005 with the aim to serve and support the photographic community as it exists in Vancouver and beyond. Whether you are a true beginner, aspiring amateur or seasoned professional, our intimate and focused classes are created with you in mind. We strive to provide unparalleled service and dedication to excellence. Let us help you achieve your vision! VPW is comprised of a carefully selected team of industry professionals who pride themselves in the …

The School of Gypsy Arts was founded by Sharron on May 11, 2011 to bring together a community of like minded people to share and learn about various metaphysical modalities and spiritual pathways. Gatherings and workshops usually take place at the Oasis Wellness Centre in Coquitlam, BC at 1111 Austin Avenue. Sharron is a Tarot and Tea Cup Reader at Reflections Books (Sundays) in Coquitlam. The group is supported by an amazing assistant organizer Della and two wonderful event organizers: Grace an …

Hear and enjoy the best of storytelling in the Lower Mainland. Opportunity to meet the tellers. Share your experience of story listening. All can participate in the discussion and planning of events. For those who love the traditional art of storytelling; stories told from the heart and from memory. Three regular venues from North Shore to Steveston. Also an all day of storytelling; and a week end of epic storytelling.

If you enjoy •public talks and lectures •documentaries and other films reading and talking about books •art openings and gallery talks •other cultural and current affairs events And you would like to meet more like-minded people to do and talk about these things with, then this group might be a good fit for you. Please join us. The scope for this group is quite wide. It is not a book club, though some events may focus on discussing books or a particular book. It’s not an art, or film, or …

This group is for fans and followers of the frank theatre company (formerly Screaming Weenie Productions), Western Canada's professional Queer theatre company. Based in Vancouver, BC, Screaming Weenie's mission is to produce and promote Queer (Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Transgendered) and sex-positive performance, facilitating a stronger queer community by creating and encouraging the performing arts and artists. We strive to create greater positive public awareness and acceptance, through the perf …

Our Twitter Hashtag: #IACSVan These are meant to be working definitions to help us keep the meetup group on track. Information Architecture From the IAInstitute (http://iainstitute.org/en/learn/resources/what_is_ia.php) Information architecture is defined as: The structural design of shared information environments. The art and science of organizing and labeling web sites, intranets, online communities and software to support usability and findability. An emerging community of practice focused …

Hello,  Thank you for showing an interest in Burnaby/Coquitlam Girls.This is a group for normal healthy women ages 35-50ish. This group will consist of fine dining, casual dining, walks, concerts, coffee, plays, kayaking, movies, day trips, cocktails,excercise, beaches, wine tasting, fun and friendships. Our goal is to establish meaningful lasting friendships while enjoying many varied activities. A Burn/Coq. Girl should honour her commitments, respect herself and others, and want to be surround …

Reeling Silk is a new addition to the T'ai Chi landscape in Vancouver. Offering instructional classes at several locations around town, you can choose one close to you. If you've heard about or seen T'ai Chi and thought you'd like to give it a try, then drop by for a FREE first class. Classes are currently being given at the Creekside Community and Recreation Centre in the Athletes Village on False Creek, and at the Scotiabank Dance Centre on Davie St near Granville St in downtown Vancouver. I l …

Grupo con la inquietud de compartir Arte Histrionico y Cultura en toda Expresion para  quien le guste el teatro y actuar expresarse a traves del Arte Dramatico como distracion Terapia amistad y conectar.Podemos Improvisar una Obra o Producir una ensayada! For people who love Plays and acting on stage  through Acting For leisure,Terapy friendship and connections Come lets improvise a Play or rehearse one!.

Interested in visiting that new art exhibition at the Vancouver Art Gallery or that classical music concert, but have a young child who may be less keen? You and baby should join Culture Babes once a month for a museum tour or musical concert, in and around Vancouver! Geared towards creating an enriching experience for both parents and children, each event will be the perfect chance to do something a little different.

Hi! Are you a female artist looking for inspiration, encouragement, camaraderie and a fun place to paint? Do you like the idea of being part of an art group with the possibility of working toward group shows?  I have extra studio space available in my home and would like to share the experience with other creative women. (Sorry guys. At this point I just wouldn't feel comfortable with strange (unfamiliar) men in my house while my husband is busy at work. I'm sure you get it.) I've been painting …

Creating and Crafting is a group committed to the passionate and curious exploration of a wide range of art forms. We will host workshops, educational nights and social gatherings for people interested in practising their art skills as well as learning about crafting, drawing, painting, body art, design, and many other art mediums. This group is led by Katia Somerville, a longtime visual artist, body painter and owner of Rainfire Tattoo Studio on Commercial Drive. Creating and Crafting will cove …

Do you love Italy? the culture, the romance of a slow food and lifestyle? Would you like to join a Italian culture and lifestyle club to be immersed in  travel stories share ideas, informational networking and or educational, and social outings. If you feel like you have a touch of the Italian spirit in you and just love the culture or born in Italy or Italian heritage and would like to inspire others about your country this group is for you. Outings could consists of wine tastings, dinner out, …

This group is for people who want to get better at taking pictures. If you have a camera with manual settings you are welcome to join. Learn the basics or advance your knowledge with experienced instructors. Each meetup will feature different concepts and themes to help take your technique from automatic-only to Free-Capture photography. We'll feature small groups so everybody will get a chance to get some one-on-one time with a coach. Meeting locations and times will vary though typically we'll …

We are a Baguazhang training group. We do the Doaist Bagua as taught by Master Jerry Alan Johnson. We are currently practicing the body conditioning exercises, circle waking and the pre-natal form. What this group is: a few people who are working on this specific system of Bagua. We do not practice anything else besides this particular system/style. We also talk about and work with qi and the energies within Bagua in particular.  However we do not (yet) practice sparring, nor do application dril …

Would you classify yourself as a geek or a nerd? Do you like science fiction and fantasy, movies and TV, comic books and board games, cosplay, and any of the other wonderfulness that the muggles might classify as weird? Are you looking to make new friends or re-connect with some old ones who share these similar interests? Do like watching movies and TV with like minded people.  How about crafting projects, knitting or crochet?  Would you like to have a Family style dinners where the conversation …

Do you love burlesque? Never been to a show but always wanted to? There's a vibrant burlesque scene in Vancouver - let's check it out together! From traditional burlesque shows to art class with a burlesque twist, fashion shows and shopping for vintage clothes, this group is for anyone interested in the art of burlesque and the vintage style surrounding it. Come along to any event that catches your eye, or if you've seen an event elsewhere that you think we'd like, suggest it! We're all about …

The VAN Art Meetup is a group for local creatives to come together to share ideas and resources, improve their business and professional skills, being amongst like-minded people and support one another's artistic endeavours. The group gets together once a month to discuss various issues related to the hustle of making living from your creativity in Vancouver. Some topics that will be address are: Self-promotion • Social media marketing • Networking • Being an ARTrepreneur • Personal branding • P …

This is a Meetup for people interested in the arts, especially Bookbinding, Book Arts, Altered Books, Collage, Assemblage Art, Community/Mail Art, Artist Trading Cards, Paper Crafts, Art Journaling, Mixed Media Art, Photo Workshops, Printmaking, Rubber Stamping, Poetry, Creative Writing, Typography. We are printmakers, photographers, graphic designers and paper crafters brought together by our passion for bookbinding. We find books the ultimate medium for presenting our work. With book making, y …

We are a friendly and enthusiastic group of people who share a love for Italy, its language, its culture and people. We are based in the heart of Vancouver with events in Little Italy on Commercial Drive, Downtown at Stanley Park, The Renfrew Community Centre and other neighbourhoods throughout the city. You will find it easy to acquire language partners and make amici at one of our weekly social events. When you join us you will be able to speak, read and write in Italian, meet Italian speakers …

ABBOTSFORD STREETS ARE GETTING DANGEROUS, ARE YOU PREPARED? Introducing Military Grade Brazilian Jiu Jitsu... a "street" version of mixed martial arts that is banned in every ring. In this group, you will learn how to... Defend against common attacks you will encounter in real life, not in the ring or in movies. Defeat an attacker that is bigger, stronger and more aggressive. Finish the fight and incapacitate your opponent completely (not just hit him and make him mad) Defend against common str …

This is a Vancouver Urban Sketchers group going based on urbansketchers.org which is an international nonprofit organization to bring urban sketchers from all over the world together in real life and online. Please note: All levels of experience (yes, that includes none!) are welcome. No judgment, no criticism. We only give positive feedback, tips and encouragement. Every drawing is unique. This is not a class, but we can learn from one another. The concept for this group is simple: We get tog …

This group has many events to choose from:  I host and teach a "Make it & Take it" card workshop once or twice every month, and also host a "Social" night every Thursday which is a 100% free event (with NO sales or promotion of any kind). Class/Workshops: I teach various stamping & crafting techniques techniques while giving you the latest tips & tricks. Each class/workshop will include: All materials needed to create the project excluding adhesives AND detailed instructions that you can take …

This group will appeal to anyone interested in making art which integrates with technology, and finding new and unusual ways to achieve this using open source software and hardware. Interactive Media Create installations with real-world inputs to interact with various forms of mixed media such as video, stills and sound. Experimental Music For folks interested in the sounds of dissonance, drones, creaks, echoes, muted voices, thumping rhythm, screeching crescendos, electronic blips/blurps/blips …

Have you ever wondered about the activities that you encounter when you visit the Metro Vancouver Regional Parks?  Have you wanted to become involved? You can by joining in the activities of the Park Associations, enthusiastic groups of people who care for their parks through environmental stewardship activities, arts and cultural events and educational programs. Sign up for events here!