Ever wondered whether art, movies and theatre reflect back to us the symbolic truth of our human nature? In what way can these narratives teach us about the universal forces in our psyche? What can we learn from the heroes and heroines, dragons and villains, witches and magicians-scientists in our modern myths? Where are we as individuals subject to the same "quest or struggle" as the protagonist? When are we collectively unconsciously projecting our shadow onto the villain in modern myths? How …

Meet up with others to enjoy the arts and culture of London. We visit galleries, concerts, museums, theatre, (fringe and mainstream) live music gigs and places of historical interest. Our members are interested in various forms of culture, including history, photography, painting, drawing, architecture, film, theatre, live music and dance. Enjoy walks, talks, meals, etc. with interesting company. Discover unusual London venues, and areas that are off the beaten tourist track. Try out new activit …

An interactive, community playshop of artistic expression, exploring the connections between improvised music and visual art - painting sound and sounding visual images. A day of fun, relaxation and creativity - sing, vocalise, make music with easy-to-play instruments, draw, paint and make art work. Come and explore the art of music … and the music of art ·         Learn new skills, build your confidence, meet other artists, inspire and encourage each other in both areas of creative expressio …

What London does Best!  Join up and enjoy! Every week, London is host to dozens of comedy clubs, art exhibitions, cultural events and art gallery openings. If you are looking for a social that involves Art, Architecture, Cultural Events, Comedy, and Talking, with Friends, then this is the group for you. We are going to make the most of what is available!! In addition there will usually be a pub stop or meal stop at some point to help promote the socialising element. Please meet the famous and i …

About the Art of Digital London monthly Meetups This Meetup group is open to all those interested in bridging the gap between the arts and tech communities, exploring the ways that digital technologies can be implemented in cultural production with an equal focus on the creative and the organisational work involved. These are social events which are also a chance for workers within the arts community to meet in person and mingle with others from arts disciplines or professional areas outside of …

Get together to go to galleries, museums and arts events throughout London. Discussions, focus groups, lobbying. Share the joy of the arts with other like-minded folk, exchange your thoughts, impressions and insights as we engage in various museum and gallery collections. London is full of fascinating arts venues which can be more fun to visit with a group - seeing things through other eyes and fresh perspectives.   Some of the proposed meet-ups will offer you the possibility to learn about new …

Fox&Squirrel walks are the brainchild of Jojo and Penelope. With a collective background in various Cultural & Creative Industries Jojo and Penelope are fascinated by the cultural significance of fashion, art, architecture and food. Their everyday terrain involves detecting, observing and analysing fashion, architecture, art and food phenomena and the impact these have on peoples’ lives and on their city. This detailed knowledge prompted the duo to set up the Fox&Squirrel blog through which …

London's fast growing community of street, urban & contemporary art lovers Making sense of art is one of life's most underrated pleasures. Since you got this far, you probably already have a thing for street/ urban/ contemporary art, just like we do. Now the challenge is to develop and understand your passion, and that's why we exist. We are a group of art enthusiasts such as artists, collectors, curators, critics and the rest of the arty smarty type, who get together on a regular basis to atten …

W4AC runs a flexible programme of Innovative Art Classes, Parties and Occasional Workshops for Adults, Children and Toddlers in Chiswick and West London. It is  FREE  to join this meetup group and you can also subscribe to  e-mail list for  member only monthly special offers and pleasant surprises including free and discounted tasters/rates for events. ADULT ACTIVITIES ARTY WOMEN’S NIGHTS OUT and CRAFTY AFTERNOONS OFF These are  opportunities on every 2nd Wednesday of the month to meet and ge …

Are you an Art Lover and would you like to be in a new and exciting Art Group, for 40 to 60 year olds. I am a professional sculptor and I would like to get together a group of people who love art as much as I do. We can be inspired by each other.

I wanted to start this group because I believe that making art, combined with a spiritual philosophy can open us up on a deeper level and bring positive change into our lives. ‘Imagination is the greatest creative force in the universe’ Einstein With imagination I believe the impossible becomes possible.I believe passionately in creativity’s ability to aid and promote healing,a sense of well being,a sense of value,expression & self worth. We all start out with an innate creative ability but our …

The Activities Arts and Culture Club welcomes all Culture Cats, Adventurers and Travelling Prawns to our fun filled events for fascinating and exciting people! Whether you're an artiste, arts lover, or just curious, we welcome you to our group to socialise and have fun. We don't have mass meetups, and we don't do snakes!! Our meetups are limited to 25 -30 people maximum, and at the meetup everyone is introduced to each other, so you are not left on your own. Our members are friendly and sociable …

A group to get people together to visit new contemporary art exhibitions and to have the opportunity to talk about the experience afterwards. I decided to start the group as I am interested in experiencing and participating in new art with others who want to discuss it. Join up if you enjoy art and conversation, especially if you are keen to get out into London to see new and unusual exhibitions, but not necessarily at the Tate!

Self expression is reflective of your soul & inner being, creativity can be used for self exploration, healing and transformation, as Einstein said “Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions.” The distinction between the past present and future is an illusion, existence is a wide open field with multiple realities with different versions of YOU. To attract the desired future you have to become a vibrational match to that reality in the present. Creativity is a gre …

FREE guided walks discovering the secret history, mental health history, art and culture of East London. Discover green spaces you never knew were there and make new friends!

LIFE DRAWING every WEDNESDAY evening (ALL YEAR ROUND) from 6.30-9pm. Untutored sessions - just drop in and draw! A different model every week, and sometimes two. Short poses and longer poses every session. Islington Arts Factory, 2 Parkhurst Road. Easels and drawing boards supplied. New members welcome. £10 per session, £5 students/concessions (IAF £1 a day membership not included)

Join us on a journey to self development and achieving your creative potential. We will organise therapeutic art activities that offer an opportunity to develop your creative skills and aim to regaining your balance. Involvement in any of these activities can reduce stress and anxiety and can increase self awareness, self confidence, concentration, creativity and intuition. Picasso said once: All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. Don't lose out... you …

Lets' get together to enjoy the arts, culture and music from highbrow to lowbrow in and around the chilterns area.

To celebrate Chinese New Year the ‘East Meets W1’ Art Ehibition will bring the colour and beauty of China’s Sichuan Province to London’s west end. Running from 15th to 17th February at Art Galleries Europe London Gallery, the exhibition will showcase seven of the region’s leading artists, giving Londoners an insight into modern interpretations of ‘Sichuan Style Art’ and provide an opportunity to participate in creating artwork with the artists plus win some beautiful prints of the artists work. …

This is a group for the people who loves art. Bring your favorite art and talk about this.Any art is fine. I am Japanese and like wearing Kimono, practice tea ceremony and traditional Japanese dance.Costume and pottery are art. I like Anime ( Studio Ghibli). I think some Japanese Anime is an artI started this group because to meet other art lovers. .Looking forward to exploring new type of art. Gentlemen - £5 / Ladies - £3 / Students - £1 This is for donating to the charity " Aid For Japan" for …

With this mandala making and meditation session, come and journey into the heart, let go and reveal your true essence. This is a fun magical, creative way to help you discover your inner self and to bring about a feeling of connectedness to yourself and others. All welcome no art drawing experience needed come and have fun and play!! Mandala comes from Sanskrit (ancient Indian language) meaning 'sacred circle'. The circle can be a source or 'container for emotional experiences and mandala making …

Exclusive events in London's world of art and entertainment - Art Rocks London - with leading artists and performers - covering everything from art to video. An opportunity to meet new people, socialise with those you know and to discover and experience great art and performance. To attend events for free please become a member: http://www.londonfestivalfringe.com/general/membership/ Note, some events are 'Open Invitation' and do not require membership. www.londonfestivalfringe.com

Welcome to Stimulus Workshops Through informative and inspirational workshops Stim.u.lus inspires, educates and motivates people striving to work in a creative business sector. With "Do it yourself " Techniques, Stim.u.lus takes a fresh approach to traditional teaching and gives students an affordable and practical way to learn the things that count most in today's competitive market. The Art Gallery Management and Exhibition Studies workshop is an intensive ten hour workshop that teaches you th …

The Tottenham Art Group is a social group for locals living in and around Tottenham to enjoy events and activities related to art. Completely inclusive and invites anyone who is interested in meeting people and having fun locally.

This is a very Friendly and self supportive Artistic group made out of passionate Designers, Animators, Local and Burlesque celebrities, film makers, Music producers, Artists, beginners in Drawing or Painting, tourists who found out about us thousands of miles away, people who want to go and join a bunch of creative friends once a week before going home so they can change their life forever for the better, learning a new skill in the most enjoyable way possible... :) I used to run The Life Drawi …

Opportunities to meet artists, designers and like-minded individuals. Visit, comment, learn about and participate in contemporary art and design exhibitions, creative activities and events taking place in and around the Stanley Picker Gallery, and enjoy relaxing in our social space and on our sunny riverside terrace.

Are you one of those people who say "I don't know much about art but I know what I like" ? Wouldn't you prefer to be able to say " I do know much about art and I know why I like it" ? Do you love art but sometimes feel secretly guilty for not 'getting it'? Do you ever stroll through a gallery and feel you should be gaining much more from your experience? Do you end up leaving the gallery more tired and confused than enlightened or inspired? It doesn't have to be like that. In a regular …

This group is about connecting to spirit and allowing all the wonderful messages, visions and sensations to come through and manifesting them through colours, shapes and images. Combining Amazonian shamanism, Sound, colour, vision, healing and art! The classes are led by master shaman and visionary artist Mimi, who trained in the Amazon jungle. She will use Icaros (medicine songs taught to the shaman from spirit) to take you on a sound healing journey and create a sacred space. She will open a …