This group is for moms who despite juggling it all still carve out some time to be creative. There is no level of artistic expertise required to join this group. All you need is a desire to make art.   It is challenging to find time to do art when you are busy living life and raising your kid(s.) If you love art and wish you could make art more often…this meet-up is right for you.   It does not matter what genre you use to express your creativity, this is the place for you. We will have casual g …

This group is for those who love to draw, doodle, illustrate or generally be creative! There is no level of drawing expertise that you specifically need to have to participate. Stick figures are most welcome, and in fact, can be quite hilarious and awesome! Its challenging to find time to do art when you are busy living life, and if you love art and wish you did more then these meetups will be a solution for you. There will be time for free drawing at each meetup, but mostly there are themes fo …

I know so many people who want to express their creativity but haven't found the right outlet. Are you one of those people? Then this is the place for you! Fun, supportive, environment, this meet-up is held at my bright, spacious, art studio in San Jose, near The Alameda and Race St. You can choose to work on a project I will provide to you (see examples below) or do your own thing after a short tutorial about how to use the materials. I'll be there to coach and guide you along the way. Use my s …

Have you dreamed of making your own beautiful glass creation?  At a Mosaic Gardens workshop, you learn through simple steps the art of making creative mosaic pieces that you can display in your home/gardem or give as gifts. You will have access to all types of materials, supplies, and an environment that will help nurture your creativity. This is also a great social outlet as you meet others working on their projects. Take some time for you; explore this wonderful form of self-expression …

Welcome to Handmade Enthusiasts where we celebrate the arts and crafts while also making new friends and connections.   At Handmade Enthusiasts, our group provides a great forum to learn new crafts, to try new arts and to explore the wonderful world of art and craft.  With our "sister" meetup group, Art and Craft-Tastic, we enjoy a wide variety of crafting courses including:   Knitting and Crochet Felting Jewelry Making Beadweaving Wire Wrapping Silver Clay Riveting Collage Painting Sewing Chain …

This group is to bring together sister artisans for sharing, support, creative inspiration and networking. Let's get together and talk about creating art, marketing and selling art, inspiring each other, planning outings to art galleries, museums and other creative ventures whether visual, literary or performing arts.

Welcome to San Jose I Liq Chuan practice group. The training is intended for students of all levels interested in learning the art. I Liq Chuan, martial art of awareness, is an art of cultivating consciousness based on Tai Chi and Zen principles, in other words the practice of moving meditation. "The philosophy underlying I Liq Chuan involves the very simple concept of making an active choice to be fully aware of the present moment, by being aware of the sounds around you, your breathing, your v …

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. 

This group is for those who love musicals of all types - broadway, operetta, etc. The south bay area has many venues that present musical theater. Let's get together, have some fun and support our local arts!

Why this group is started: I want to meet new people and have high quality dialogue with other professionals, which might give you inspiration, knowledge, learning experience and sharing your thought for others' feedback...etc.          “How do you spend your lunchtime?” This group gives you opportunities to share your visions, dreams and get some support for planning future and make actions…at lunch time.           "How about getting out of your office                    and meet up for …

People with same interests like in art, tattoos, piercings. The music and having fun.

Qigong is the art and science of using breath, posture, and movement to cleanse, refine, accumulate and circulate Qi in the body. Through the cultivation and regulation of the body, mind, and breath, our adaptability to the external environment is strengthened and overall quality of life is improved. We at Zen Integrative Clinic offer classes for qigong, taichi, and meditations to train our intention, attention, imagination, and sensation. A continuation for those that have received an energetic …

… We are part of a cultural shift a return to music as a regular part of community. Back when we lived in tribes, music was everywhere, made by everyone in the tribe. It belonged to everybody. It was magic, transformative, powerful, and absolutely essential to our health and survival. We made our own culture. We had songs for every passage--birth, coming of age, marriage, death--songs for the hunt, the work, the worship, the stories. COMEDY - Coax laughs out of the audience. Kick off the evening w …

Come and meet other local readers and followers of The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron. We'll have creativity classes every month or so--some focused on writing, some on art. NO experience is necessary! There will also be the opportunity to participate in a 12-week class following the chapters of the book--or other books by Julia Cameron. Click here to read the reviews of The Artist's Way (over 300 of them!) by Amazon readers: http://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-Julia-Cameron/product-reviews/158542 …

This meetup is for: Anyone wanting to explore and expand creative bandwith will enjoy this soft yet powerful way to rekindle or boost the natural creative spark. I decided to offer Artist Way meetup groups in my art studio as a response to  former  Artist Way class members who want more but don't want a 12 week class. . . . and as a great introduction to Julia Cameron's Artist Way concepts. This group is for you if you a) are experienced in the process and want to keep your practices strong, b) …

We are a social and arts community of Asian Pacific Islander queer women and transfolks in the South Bay. We come together as Lesbian, Bi/Multi, Queer women, Trans & Gender Non-Conforming folks of Asian Pacific Islander ethnicities and have FUN. We go hiking, watch movies, have potlucks, go out to eat, go dancing, paddling/kayaking, visit museums, etc. If you are of mixed/West/South/East/Southeast Asian and/or Pacific Islander heritage AND are Trans/Queer woman/Lesbian, come up to one of our mee …