The AZ Exotic Nudes Studio is connecting photographers who have an interest in learning more about the art of nude photography.  This group doesn't focus on art nudes or pornographic photography, but think Playboy and Maxim to get an idea of what you will learn from other members.  Expect monthly group events with experienced models where you can connect with other photographers to perfect the art of capturing nudes. We will be organizing group photoshoots at private locations,  and select outdo …

When college life is behind you and you're a full-time member of the "working world," meeting new people can be difficult. It can be especially challenging to meet other young women in a similar stage of life with whom you can create new friendships. That's where we can help! :) If you are a female working professional age 22-37 who does not have children, we'd love for you to join us! Our social group is for professional, fun-loving, active, easy-going, and intelligent young women who are gen …

Connecting industry insiders with models and photographers who are serious about learning and taking their talents to the next level. We will be providing workshops and group photoshoots at our Tempe studios, as well as select outdoor or themed locations. Expect monthly workshops as well as themed-group shoots. This is your group! We want your input on monthly themes, and topics for our workshops. Have a skill to share? Let us know! We would be happy to organize a workshop for you! The only dram …

Thanks for joining our group! 2012 has been awesome! We try to get together on a monthly basis to check out local/state events. Over the past two years, the favorites have included the Renaissance Fair, Chandler Art Walk, Pumpkin Patching at Schnepf Farms, Zoo Lights at the Phoenix Zoo, and our ever-tasteful Road Trip to Jerome for wine tasting! We will squeeze in a few more road trips and volunteer opportunities over the course of the next year year, including the windey roads to Yarnell and Bi …

The Symbols of Soul Meetup Group will help you explore your own inner wisdom and healing nature. You can learn to interpret and understand yourself and the messages sent to you by Spirit and use them in service to others. These intuitive messages often show up in your daily life as metaphors, symbols, images and synchronicities. The tools for your transformation will include journaling, hypnotherapy and guided imagery meditations, Reiki, mandala art, myth-making, dreams, ceremonies and rituals.  …

Our group welcomes anyone over the age of 50 with the sole purpose of making new friends and enjoying social functions together. We are not a dating/match making site. Our gatherings focus in and around the central Phoenix area.  However, at times, there will be events in the surrounding towns. Every month is the last Saturday coffee get together to socialize and discuss future events.  We love the diversity of events and invite you to offer suggestions. We might be over 50 but we have no plans …

HSGP is a warm and welcoming community of humanists, atheists, agnostics, free-thinkers, and non-theists of all stripes. The group aims to enrich the lives of any who join us through explorations in science, philosophy, history, and the arts. We are primarily an educational organization, providing bi-monthly lectures by experts in various fields; opportunities for intellectual intercourse over films, books, arts, and specific discussion topics; and social events such as game nights, potlucks, an …

The word "mandala" is the Sanskrit word for "circle," yet a mandala is far more than a simple shape. It represents wholeness, and can be seen as a symbol of life itself - a visual diagram that reminds us of our relation to the infinite, the world that extends both beyond and within our bodies and minds. Carl Jung once said, “I knew that in finding the mandala as an expression of the self I had attained what was for me the ultimate.” Together we will explore the use of mandalas within many spirit …

In ancient times women were revered oracles, visionaries, seers and lucid dreamers trained in ancient mysteries schools to learn the sacred art of dreaming. It is time for women to embrace their birthright and gather in the dream again to remember their power and create the world anew. We gather monthly to re-awaken our dormant power in sacred space to re-connect our hearts, visions and prophecies. Dream Circles include annual levels of initiation: 1st year – Dreamer: How to journey, underst …

I want to get together women who like to laugh . Let’s go gadding about in AZ and put some miles on the bottom of our feet.   We do need to have some serious fun. I want to work together to form a group that is both mentally challenging and morally uplifting. We want to have some good clean fun. Our group is filled with lots of activities and loads of fun.  We will go from museums to plays, street art fairs to parades and dining out to picnics.  Even arts and crafts if we’ve a mind to. The sky …

Have fun as you become a better photographer. All skill levels are welcome. Courses from the introductory classes to help new photographers get started, to masters workshops to help the experienced photographer improve their skills. We teach everything from the basics of how to use your new camera in introduction to photography class to for the more advanced, classes like studio. Our speciality workshops including pin-up, fine art nudes, boudoir, maternity and automotive photography are nat …

We're going to host a few different meetups to cover a variety of the projects that people work on in our shop. If you're curious about electronics, metal working, CNC machines, lasers, or anything that makes loud noises and cool stuff, then you'll fit right in.

How would you like to get fit & follow your passion to learn sword at the same time? In this meetup group, we take the conditioning exercises we use in our Japanese swordsmanship classes & put them in a boot camp style program to get you touch with your inner warrior! No complicated katas, no scary partner practices. Just serious sword drills to chisel your body into the god or goddess you deserve to be! My name is Jeff Harris, and my wife Marlene & I head up the Sabaku Henkei Dojo where we teac …

Artisan Markets is a community organization whose goal is to foster a collaborative environment for artists with neighboring businesses, creating highly talked about, highly attended destination events increasinng foot traffic for restaurants and shops while providing exhibition space for local talent. Artisan Markets actively promotes an opportunity for Arizona-based talent to exhibit, demonstrate,and/or sell their products and services in a festive atmosphere.

Welcome to CulturalAZ! A Very Active and Friendly Social Club with a Difference! This group started with the simple idea of meeting new people and making new friends away from the bar scene.  Where people could meetup at art galleries or artwalks, gardens, museums, music events, independent films, historical places, science, wine tastings and world dining. And we even have a book club, held once a month. Singles and couples are welcome here!  There's no age limitation either.  This is a super f …

Our group of women love the art of beading and wish to share their talents, ideas, and friendship.

East Valley Friends of Jung is a gathering of people from many different backgrounds and professions who want a forum for discussing the ideas of C. G. Jung. Our mission is to encourage personal growth, development and empowerment by exploring the ways in which Jungian psychology can affect our individual lives, our community and our nation. Our discussions often focus on questions of meaning and purpose: Why are we here? Where do we find the meaning in our life? What are the most important u …

Would you like to learn experientially the skills of life coaching by being coached yourself while witnessing others being coached as well? - great way to learn! Are you good and want to be even better at teaching, parenting, mentoring, managing, and leading? - we are all teachers, let's get better at it! Do you have some innate compassionate desire and ability to make a difference in your own life as well as others? - it's time to shine! Are you skilled in the art of helping people to grow a …

Helping Tempe and the greater valley area transition to an Environmentally Conscious & Socially Responsible Economy is the goal of this meetup group.   Starting up projects and joining current ones in areas of food, transport, energy, education, housing, waste, arts etc. is the how we get there.  Together, these small-scale responses make up something much bigger, and help show the way forward for governments, business and the rest of us. Valuable website resources www.phoenixpermaculture.org ww …

This group  is for: Artists: Who want to meet and socialize with other artists Students: Who want to gain artistic skills Teachers: We have space for you to teach your classes. At Tempe Studio we have 2 classroom spaces.  1 Main Studio (16’X18’) 1 Axillirary Studio (11’X14’) HOURLY RENTAL How much will the hourly rental set me back? You can rent the studio at the hourly rate of $25 an hour.  This is very inexpensive compared to the hourly rates of other studios. Reserve Space: Go to tempestudio. …

We work on any and all crafting projects - knitting, crocheting, sewing, embroidery, felt, beading. Any project that's portable, bring it on! We get together to provide support and community. We bring PHD - projects half done - those projects we've been meaning to finish, but don't seem to do them on our own. If you don't have a project yet, come on over and we can help you get started. Why this meetup? We want a close-by location to hang out, get something accomplished and have fun! All generat …

Erotic photography and video is a very special niche. While many might call it porn, there is a difference in creation and presentation. Learn the difference at our workshops. All workshops consist of instruction and shooting, And of course the opportunity to book additional time with any of the talent.

Jissen Kobudo Jinenkan- classical Japanese martial arts as taught under the authority of Manaka-sensei (martial name Unsui). The Jinenkan was created by Manaka-sensei in 1996 in order to give access to students interested in the martial traditions of old Japan. Training consists of rigorous drilling in fundamental concepts and basic techniques, with an emphasis on building a solid foundation and rigorous testing standards. As contained within the traditional 'densho' (transmission documents), th …

Do you love art, or are you an artist looking to connect with other talented local fine arts and photography artists? Join AZ Art Promotions for events coming up throughout the Valley as we recognize, share and promote local artists' work.

This is a group interested in going out on the town, having fun, meeting new people who like to laugh and have a good time. I started this group because I love improvising, teaching improv, producing shows and meeting people who are uninhibited or want to be uninhibited.

A gathering of like minded friendly people coming together to enjoy the art of quilting and socializing. We welcome and encourage all levels from beginner to advanced, as well as all ages. Even if you have never quilted before, we would like to invite you to attend, learn and have a good time. It is our hope to build friendships, to inspire, to educate and to give back to our communities while keeping the idea of FUN as our guide.

WELCOME *BRILLIANT INTUITIVES* This meetup is intentioned for fun, empowering experiences in self-discovery and healing for those interested in learning about, exploring or expanding their skill levels in the Healing Arts Field. There are multiple instructional classes offered, and  support / practise groups on various aspects of the Healing Arts such as: REIKI ~ Eastern Healing Modality using the hands/body as tools for the flow of healing energy to move thru. MUNAY KI SHAMAN WORK ~ beautiful …

This is a group for anyone interested in picking up a paint brush and having fun! Are you new to painting? Maybe you've never painted a thing in your life. Have you done some painting, but would appreciate a bit more instruction? This meetup will keep you informed on the classes at 2 specific Michaels Stores in Mesa that I teach at; as well as open a line of communication between all of us who participate. Maybe we'll have a "Paint Party" in the area some day, and enjoy our paint class with wine …