LOTUS MILLER & ANTARA DAVIS facilitate many empowerment teachings, meditation groups and assorted creative arts at Twin Lotus Center such as: Weekly Meditation ~ Energy Healing ~ Creative Spirit-Arts ~ Earth Wisdom Teachings ~ Indigenous Crafts ~ Crystal Wisdom and so much more. These are all Sacred Wisdom Circles & Healing Ways Honoring All Traditions. If you are looking for a light-hearted friendly community set in an atmosphere of sacred space with both beginners and seasoned teachers as memb …

Want some extra fun and physically stimulating workouts, or perhaps a way to break into the aerial circus and dance arts? Well you've come to the right group! I (Jeanette) teach aerial silks, hammock and Lyra, as well as vertical bar, hoop dance, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, BodyFlow (yoga), PiYo (Pilates) and Konga. Where ever, when ever and to whom ever; just for you, Santa Cruz. Join the group and let's get moving!

The camera is a tool, that in the right hands can create a masterpiece work of art. This meetup is designed to get you out of the Auto settings, and more comfortable with the Manual settings. Then you can go out and start creating your own works of art. If you have a digital SLR (removable lenses) camera, and want to get the most out of it, this is the meetup for you. We work in small groups so it is easier for the instructor to teach you some of the techniques used to take great photos.

Amazon Mycorenewal Project Presents: The Art and Science of Mycorenewal Join us for 10 days of immersion into the world of Mycorenewal! Learn from an array of experienced mycologists and take part in hands-on projects. Gain the skills, knowledge and resources you need to implement a mycorenewal project in your community. Registration is now open! You can register online at http://theartofmycorenewal.pandaform.com/pub/ukb8re/new Please donate to our scholarship and expenses fund so we can spread …

I have had a dream for many years, of getting together with like-minded artists and sharing our current works or visions or ??? The term, Salon, comes to mind when I visualize this. And as a FIBER ARTIST, I would love to connect with other FIBER ARTISTS. There are many ways that I know of to create my own fabric and I would like to meet with others interested in this end. My long range personal goal is to focus on my area of expertise, which is traditional batik. I would like to do a series of w …

Sheng Zhen Gong is a series of natural movements and meditations that help unlock the full range of motion and grace inherent in the human body. When you practice this form of qigong, relax the body and go through each movement with the heart leading, enjoying the movements as one would enjoy being on vacation. As the heart opens through the practice of Sheng Zhen Gong, the experience of unconditional love becomes tangible and accessible. Classes are open to people of all ages and ability levels …

This is a meetup for people who would like to work with clay & learn more about creative clay & handbuilding. I've been teaching for a no. of years in the bay area & Santa Cruz, to children & adults. I am an advocate for the creative process. Through lessons you will be encouraged to bring your own imaginations, ideas, inspirations for your own unique sculptures. From traditional pottery to more wild figurative sculputres. The possibilities are endless.

Meeting new friends and seeing films is what we do best. We are a social group that enjoys a variety of movies from drama to romance to foreign films to independent films. Great conversations and stimulating discussions are always an essential part of our Meetups so we often grab coffee, dinner and/or drinks together. This is your opportunity to make new friends and see great films. Please join us for good times filled with laughter, stories and amazing company.

We provide innovative physical and virtual infrastructure that freelancers, entrepreneurs, and creative class professionals need to succeed in the 21st century knowledge economy. What does that really mean?  We provide a professional yet comfortable workspace for freelancers, entrepreneurs, developers, designers, consultants, coaches, lawyers - anyone who might otherwise be working from home or trying to work from a coffee shop. The (R)evolution of Work We are a coworking space, but we ain't you …

What Toastmasters Can Do For You Your potential is limited only by your excuses. Whether you work in a corporate environment or from home, whether you are a student or retiree, Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining communication and leadership skills. Become a Better Speaker Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. By learning to formulate and convey your ideas, you open a new world of po …

Meet other local photographers to learn from each other and take beautiful pictures together! Our goal is to organize monthly low-cost meetings with various topics. We can do photoshoots in various locations, or have demonstrations of shooting and computer techniques. Amateurs and professionals are welcome to join! A willingness to share is more important than your level of expertise. Digital gear is pretty much a given, and a camera with manual controls is required for most of the planned sho …

The purpose of our Meetup group is to provide photo shoots, workshops and classes as a forum for creative experimentation with portrait photography. We have just opened an amazing 1000 square foot studio in Live Oak, Santa Cruz. So our groups main focus will be studio portraiture with some location portraiture also. We will strive to provide opportunities to experience a variety of portrait settings, models and types of photography including: casual portraits, fashion, glamor, movement, dance, c …

Phoenix women rising is a growing community of women where you will get the support and resources you need to move through grief in a healthy and empowered way. Combining more than 35 years of professional work in empowerment and healing,   Hannah Tunkel, MFT and Erin Ramsden, MA are expert emotional alchemists offering tools to speed up your healing and help you recreate your life. Our meetups will include a sampling of guided visualizations, mindfulness techniques, art therapy, breath work, mo …

Get your craft on with Craftastic! Join us for quilting, jewelry making, sewing, shrinky dinks, photography, collage, poetry, project completion -- you name it, we (might) try it! *All you marvelous Craftastic members are more than welcome to post pics of your cool crafts, but please, please, please email me first so I can create an album for you!*

Explore your natural ability to find love, wisdom, and freedom in your life. We will explore a contemplative method of "Spiritual Exercises" to unlock and begin to understand our true nature as Soul. A lighter form of going within than meditation, it uses the ancient name of God, HU, as a Spiritual Key to better understand our daily lives. In this group, we will learn how to: * Recall and resolve past-life lessons to help you today. * Interpret your dreams with help of a "Dream Master" your p …

If you are an aspiring photographer and want to gain the knowledge to elevate your work to a new level, join this group and learn from working pros. If you're a self-taught pro and want to learn specialized techniques from other pros, or teach classes, join this group. Classes and workshops cover a variety of subjects from child photography to commercial architecture. Individual and small group tutoring is available. This group is led by Jeffery Jay Luhn, a 30+ year veteran pro shooter intereste …

In the pursuit of a career, or having to take care of so many people around you, have you disconnected from your feminine essence and your personal presence without realizing it? How sensual do you feel on a day-to-day basis? Whether you want to attract and keep a passionate lasting love, improve your health, and/or increase your fulfillment in your work, reconnecting with your essence, your vitality and life force are keys to a powerful and feminine life. If you are a woman over the age of 18 a …

We are a gathering of wellness-focused women and men who enjoy socializing with other light-hearted folks, cooking and eating healthy, and creating a nurturing community who values feeling naturally uplifted. Dance, yoga, writing, photography, surfing, meditation, art-making, energy work, gardening, and/or drumming may be a part of how you focus on your wellness. Let's gather together in joyful company to meet like-minded friends, share good food, and share and learn about beneficial wellness pr …