For Photoshop and art enthusiasts that want to learn the art of making art with digital imagery and Keeping it Simple! Charr teaches a workshop called How to K.I.S.S. Like Charr. Taking what appears incredibly complicated, and breaking it down so it's magically simple.

-This group is to promote the Pekiti Tirsia System of Kali-   Watch this overview of PTK-http://youtu.be/dTGRe4KDp58   Pekiti Tirsia Kali facts: -Pekiti Tirsia Kali is one of the oldest family martial arts systems in the world -Founded in 1897, PTK is the only FMA system recognized by the Republic of the Philippines as having a centennial -PTK is a complete system covering blade/impact weapons, empty hands, grappling and firearms -PTK is the current blade system used by the Force Recon Marines a …

The Sacramento Entertainment and Arts Meetup is a group for those who want to go out with other cool people and enjoy the theater and other performing arts that Sacramento has to offer. If you live in Sacramento and like musicals, plays, ballet, opera, or theater in general then this is the group for you.

Uninstructed live model figure drawing, figure painting, and figure sculpture are available at this meetup. Easels and small taboret are provided, and we have extra drawing boards. Watermedia are also welcome at any session listed as a drawing workshop. This is a non-profit organization. Fees are low, amounting to $3 an hour for each artist. However, space is limited; we try to keep the group small and with plenty of room for each artist. Please join and register here in advance, because we mig …

A place for fellow artists to let flow creative ideas, experiences, juices and yes, even failures. (Without which there would be no serendipity) Followers of bright & shiny things, Glass/Ceramisc/Metals/Combinations Thereof... Artists who want to mix, match, experiment with, push that silly envelope! And who want to play with others who do too. So if you, Weld, Fuse, Enamel, Blow, Fire, Torch, Solder, Put anything in a Kiln, in a Pit or in a Hot Box or are thinking about it, this is the forum/ g …

… We are constantly looking to provide our children with the best, and this group is undoubtedly a great resource for our children to find friends, learn about world cultures while continuing to value their own, foreign languages (we have an specific language-immersion day), history, arts, and more! If you are a foreign or bicultural mother living somewhere other than your own country of origin or a mother of bicultural/binational children, this is the group to be part of. MUM welcomes multicultur …

My name is Mason Lowe, and I have been studying martial arts for 19 years. I started at age 9 in Gung Fu, then I later began training Karate. After Karate I started to learn Muay Thai Boran, and fell in love. It was much more challenging and practical than any other martial art I had learned. I spent 14 years studying the art, then began to implement elements of various styles into my own. I have been forging my style and instructing for over 5 years. I love to teach and watch the progress of my …

Whether you've drawn from the model before, or this is your first time, everyone is welcome! This group is for both experienced artists and amateurs to have an opportunity to draw from the nude model in a non-competitive environment. If you have never drawn from the model before and would like to join us, you are very welcome! People of all skill levels are welcome and encouraged to join the group. I started a figure drawing group in August of 2009 at The Natsoulas gallery here in Davis. It w …

Traditionally, plein air artists paint, draw or create art from nature, in nature! Starting with Sacramento area locales but possibly branching out to "field trips" at suggested sites in surrounding areas, we will meet, inspire and be inspired by other local artists. This won't involve a critique or lessons and you don't have to be a pro—just bring your tools and go for it! Members usually come and go as they please; nothing formal. *You don't need to RSVP "No"—just "Yes" or "Maybe" or just sho …

This painting course invites you to play, explore and celebrate your creative soul that longs to be unleashed and celebrated. In a non-judgemental, supportive enviornment you will be encouraged to dive deep into your own creative process and open yourself up to new idea's and self empowerment. No painting experience necessary; infact, the less experience the better. If you tell yourself; "I can't paint" or "I'm not creative" or just feel like something deep is telling you something.....this cour …

The soul expresses itself in images.  These images can come to us as dreams, art, poetry, movement and thoughts.  This group is dedicated to exploring those images.  Through classes and workshops we will use art and expression to help us develop a deeper understanding of our soul.   

This is a sister group to our Backroads Wine & Nature Adventure group based out of Walnut Creek. A unique Adventure group that invites all young & older, dogs & kids. It tends to be about 80% singles. The purpose of the group is to make new friends, get more fit, enjoy the beauty of nature, enjoy wine & art & of course have a lot of fun. Take advantage of my 20 plus years of explorations in Northern Ca. & Hawaii. Many of my secret or very hidden places can be explored & enjoyed on one …

If you love children's picture books and always wanted to learn how to make one - this could be for you. For very beginners to advanced picture book authors and/or illustrators come with an idea, curiosity and no idea, or a project that needs help to workshop it into something magical. Learn from both sides of the picture book marriage of words and pictures and how they work together whether you’re a writer or an artist. Learn what many of Mira’s former students who are now successfully publishe …

… Aikido Inspired Movement (AIM) AIM promotes mind-body-spirit integration and well-being through stretching, breathwork, chanting, and partner practice of Aikido principles of blend, center, ground, enter, lead, and flow of ki. Aikido is a martial art of resolving conflict through nonviolence. Ai means harmony or to blend; ki is the flow of universal energy; do means way or path. Practice martial art movements in harmony with the flow of universal energy in a supportive environment. Meets on thir …

… These words are well chosen; they sound so good and fill the heart with such a freshness of depths & heights, with an incredible sense of oneness in the truth. I think it will be helpful to keep these thoughts foremost in our group. I just edited it a little and added some words for today’s time. I believe this community will become a place where talented & heart-centered people will meet & find others like themselves! I look forward to meet with you guys! My heart is wishing for …

Meetup for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fans in the Sacramento area to watch free and pay-per-view cards and discuss fighters, the growth of the sport, and the wider world of mixed martial arts (MMA). To join the group, please answer the profile questions and post your pic. UFC home page: http://www.ufc.com