Catalyst is an art space. A gallery. A Studio. A classroom. An experience. We've developed this space as a place for creativity, creation and fun. Become part of our community. Join us in learning and development experiences. Let us know what you'd like to see here, in this space, we'd like to make it your space too. This space is for artists and art enthusiasts alike. Let us know what you're missing in the realm of art creation. Knowledge? Space? Materials? Creativity?

The purpose of the Cultural Arts is to increase the awareness of art in our community and make a positive change for all of us. Everyone who loves and enjoys art is welcome to attend and participate.

Kron -- "crown" in medieval German -- is an affiliate of the HEMA Alliance, a non-profit educational organization dedicated to research and teaching of HEMA: Historical European Martial Arts. We teach a complete combat system including longsword, dagger, ringen (grappling), staff, spear, and other weapons. The first practice session is free. Regular practice sessions are $5 each for guests. Members pay $52/year ($1 per week) to attend as many sessions as they like, and members vote on how th …

Irvine Art League studio welcomes artists of all levels to create fine art drawing and painting by observing still life and live figure models. The group meets 2 days per week.

The Placentia-Yorba Linda Art Association (PYLAA) is a fairly small art association (non-profit) that has been in existence for about 50 years here in Northern Orange County. We have about 50 members and hold 9 monthly meeting a year- similar to a typical school year- i.e. eliminating a December meeting and meetings during the summer. We publish a newsletter on a monthly basis and send it out by email, except for a few electronically challenged members that still receive their copy by mail. It i …

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Promoting Philippine Yaw-Yan Martial Arts, also called Sayaw ng Kamatayan or "Dance of Death"[1] is a Filipino style of kickboxing developed by Napoleon Fernandez. Since its inception in the 1970s, it has dominated the kickboxing scene in the Philippines and has proven very effective against other stand-up fighting arts. Yaw-Yan closely resembles Muay Thai, but differs in the hip-torquing motion as well as the downward-cutting nature of its kicks, and the emphasis on delivering attacks from long …

BE|MMA was started because we found it very intimidating to step into the world of mixed martial arts. This group creates a fun and safe environment for people to learn and appreciate MMA. This group will have MMA training every week and special meetups to watch big fights together. Whether you want to get your feet wet and compete in MMA or just learn and have fun with fans of MMA; everyone is invited to be part of our BE|MMA family. Anyone one from 6 year olds to 90 year olds, male or female, …

Fine-Art Photography class series to assist you in developing your talent and hone your skills. - Lectures - Workshops - Field Study - Hands-On - Tutoring - Outings Classes will help you…. Strengthen understanding of compositional elements, design principles, color impact, thematic expression, lighting environments, use of shadow, and the creative process. Learn photography and art terminology. Practice ‘seeing’ in new and creative ways. Develop personal artistic styles and bodies …

Promoting Sigung Paul Vunak's vision and teachings of the Progressive Fighting System, Contemporary Jeet Kune Do. Self Defense, weapons and Jeet Kune Do out of a Mixed Martial Arts Matrix. Also, teaching Chun Kuk Do, GM Chuck Norris martial art and Brazilian Jiujitsu and Grappling.

Connecting local art, music, food, drink & nightlife. Every Third Thursday @ 33 Degrees - Harborside Pub, we are hosting an Art Walk, where local artists and musicians will showcase their talents with the community while everyone gets to eat and drink good local fare.

This group is for working artists who live in Long Beach and want to build a community and support group with other working artists. We critique one another's work and discuss how we can put Long Beach on the map as a vibrant Artists Community. We also support the Arts in Long Beach by visiting Museums, Galleries and non traditional art openings.

Orange County Digital Arts serves southern California in helping people learn the tools and techniques associated with the digital arts. This includes commercial business as well. Through the use of many Adobe applications, the OC Digital Arts organization helps make the connection between the dream and success. Meet other local enthusiasts to trade tips and tricks. Qualify to win up to $2,100 worth of Adobe software plus other great giveaways.

This group is for Active Participants of Martial Arts looking to cross-train. For consideration to join this group, please answer the profile questions when prompted. Meet with other Martial Artists and Styles in the Orange County, CA area for learning, workout and fun! We have a casual environment where everyone in this group is very friendly and welcoming. We are all here to practice and learn so whether you are new  or have been practicing for a while, the quality of this group and its parti …

Photography Art provides an opportunity to create images that reflect the creative vision of the photographer as an artist. We provide the studio/location, lighting, models and dedicated, focused ono-on-one dedicated time with the model to allow you to focus on your creativity.

Beach Cities Aikido  Chief Instructor: Sensei Steven Wasserman Est.: 2011 Affiliation: Aikido Association of America Classes focus on the art and philosophy of “Aikido” self defense.   In this Japanese martial art, students will learn the basic principles of falling, rolling and defense techniques against punches, strikes, kicks, knife attacks, control and blending with your opponent, mat safety and self-defense awareness. Instruction is focused towards both the basic principles of Aikido and th …