This is a local/regional group established to focus on the similarities of the various styles of American Kenpo! The purpose is to bring representatives and seekers together in a non-judgmental environment where, through discourse and collaborative training, the Martial Arts and Kenpo enthusiast can find that which is similar between the various systems of Kenpo. THIS IS NOT A COMPETITIVE ARENA and is NOT focused on the SPORT aspect of Kenpo or the other Martial Arts. It is my hope to have an op …

Anyone who loves movies, shows, music and the arts is encouraged to join! Do you live in Sonoma County? Join with us to see great performances, meet new people and have an amazing time. NEW PEOPLE ARE ENCOURAGED! We meet at theaters, movie theaters, music venues and event sites around Sonoma County. Before or after we spend time together sharing stories, getting to know each other and talking life and art.

*Hello Photographers! ---Our photography studios will be offering Glamour and Fantasy Fine Art photography shoots and workshops for photographers throughout the year! ---Our studio is located along a spectacular stretch of coastline with private beaches, coves, redwood canyons lined with ferns, old coastal ranches and Inns and luxury homes just north of San Francisco, *We also have a *  NEW photo studio in Sebastopol California! ARTISTIC GLAMOUR   is a * PRIVATE GROUP* and you will require a CO …

We Are Excited to Offer Several Painting Groups Within The Creative Freedom Painting Sessions. One Tuesday a Month- 6PM - 8PM Sundays for Teens (3/24-5/26): 3PM - 6PM Sundays: 12PM - 3PM We will meet to paint together and generate creative play and awareness. We will use the "process" arts method, inspired by Stewart Cubley and Michele Cassou. We will focus on the process of our creative experience, rather than the product.  This requires us to let go of our agenda and attachments to what will …

Monthly dream study group (free); ongoing creativity groups for artists and non-artists alike (small fees); opportunity to experience the creative art process with Emily as facilitator, where the process, not the product, is the focus (fee based). I like to integrate music, guided visualization and art making in a fun atmosphere. We’ll use a variety of art media - collage, paint, pastel, found objects; new themes monthly. At the end of each workshop, participants will have the opportunity to sha …

American Canyon Fine Art People Photography + Off Camera Lighting + Beer This Meetup is aimed at photographers of all skill levels that aspire to transcend the “craft” of portrait photography and want to push their work into the realm of Fine Art. What is Fine Art Photography? Fine art photographs are made primarily for aesthetics and concept rather than for a practical purpose. Department of Motor Vehicles driver’s licence photographs are a good example of a portrait done with a practical purpo …

This is a new Wing Tsun/Escrima meetup group in Sonoma County – Class in Petaluma, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa! Also check us out at bmmasc.com Wing Tsun, 詠春, is a Southern Chinese martial art originated over 300 years ago during the Qing dynasty. Wing Tusn is a "soft" style that does not counter force with force but instead recycles energy and employs a sophisticated method of response using trained reflexes. Chi-Sao ("sticky hands") training is used to develop and hone these reflexes to specific …

To build a community of like minded creatives looking to create, share, and spend time with other creatives.

Explore spectacular locations in the North Bay Area while improving your photography skills with fine art landscape photographer Lance Kuehne. The focus of this group is providing affordable workshops that take place in a single afternoon.  Feel free to participate as often as you like to explore places as they change with the weather and seasons.  Class sizes are limited so that we can focus on the practice of photography and meeting your goals. Lance is an award-winning fine art photographer w …

We are a gathering of women who enjoy the company of other Wise Women who share a focus on Self Development, Art & Alchemical Experiences that enriches our lives and keeps us in the creative flow!  Yes, we are wildly passionate about creating art as an alchemical tool for healing, transformation and Self expression! What to expect at our Monthly Meetings: We’ll hold two Meetups a month.  Generally the first of which will focus on an actual esoteric experience usually with a segue into an artisti …

A meet up where artists from Marin (or beyond) come to talk about art and art related things.

This workshop utilize painting as a tool for unblocking creative potential, self-discovery and spiritual exploration. You will learn how to use the method of self-inquiry to help you with your creative blocks, doubts and lack of inspiration. Join us if you want to learn how to enjoy the process of creating, if you want to find your own creative expression and experience personal transformation. No art experience is necessary.

Pique assiette is an old French folk art, where one takes broken china and anything else that's interesting to look at and turns it into something creative and amazingly beautiful! We get together on Sat. afternoons to laugh, drink, do therapy and, oh, mosaics.

Rock balancing Is a performance art in which rocks are balanced on top of one another in various positions. If you enjoy hiking that has a meaningful experience in the middle of it, please consider joining the San Rafael Rock Balancing Hiking Group. No experience at all is necessary to build the Rock Balanced Sculptures so this is a great activity and experience for those people who do not feel that they are artistic. We will hike to different beach locations in Marin County where we will create …

What is Intuitive Painting? It is very different than waking from a dream and wanting to paint the house you explored in that dream, though that may show up. It is different than 'wanting' to paint the sunset or waterfall, it's about seeing it show up in all it's glitteryness your intuitive painting. This process does not require that you know how to paint any of those things, it just requires that you are present and willing to experience it. Intuitive painting is the process, it is the freeing …

Intuitive Painting classes/workshops utilize painting as a tool for self discovery and spiritual exploration. This is a revolutionary way of unblocking creative potential and facilitating personal transformation. Through the use of spontaneous intuition and the Point Zero method of self questioning, participants find their authentic painting expression. Fears and judgments that have blocked creative energy can be used as the key to unlock the source of your passion and creative potential. Using …

Unlock your innate healing potential with ancient Peruvian and modern energy healing techniques. Each of us can immediately benefit from and learn to use these effective tools for engaging natural energies, forces, vibrations and beings to assist us in healing ourselves, others and even our planet. Judy Hoaglund, MS and Patricia Everitt, CMT skillfully incorporate Peruvian shamanic techniques, sound healing, Reiki, depth hypnosis, meditation and ritual to guide each person to choose their own le …

This a group for photographers who explore urban areas seeking a particular aesthetic. It is not the modern, clean, well-ordered architecture or landscape environment nor it is a sentimental view of beauty: a flower, beautiful people, a loyal pet, a scenic vacation... it is a darker vision.  It is not necessarily "urban" as you can see from past meetups.  It has been a decommissioned Navy base (Mare Island), former prison (Alcatraz), pet cemetery (Presidio), industrial shoreline (Pt. Richmond) a …

We gather together to socialize and discuss the world of ideas, especially: psychology, neuroscience, Zen Buddhism, eastern thought, philosophy, mythology, religion, anthropology, sociology, history, the arts and humanities. Most of our events are "pot luck lectures"—gatherings where we are all welcome to bring ideas from books, articles, media programs, and other sources we've come across that relate to the topic of the day. While the topics are decidedly "intellectual" we also socialize and pr …

Sonoma County, California is the ideal place to pair wine with creativity. This group is designed for adults in the wine industry or anyone who loves wine, 21 and over, who also loves to paint. Each participant agrees to take a turn at bringing a bottle of wine that they would like to share with others during an evening of painting and socializing. We will have an introductory period with check in and time to discuss the wines brought, then 90 minutes to paint.  The remaining time is for set up …

Instead of hiring someone to faux paint for you, learn to do it yourself. All you need is paint, the object you would like to transform and your imagination. The rewards are endless. Don't throw out something no longer in style, recreate it. Save from dumping into the landfills, save your money. I will teach you to paint an old lamp, a piece of furniture, update your kitchen or bathroom cabinets, etc.

This is a group for painters who would like to paint on a consistent basis with other serious painters in a large, well lit studio in downtown Santa Rosa. I started this group because its a lot more fun and educational to paint with others. Painting alone gets old. I have room to store your paintings and perhaps some of your supplies. We can get models if thats what the group wants. Please let me know your interests regarding painting. Thinking about Sunday afternoons and perhaps Thursday aftern …

A group interested in digital documentation of nature art in and around the Napa Valley area. This group is spearheaded by Travis Elder a local artist, sustainability enthusiast, and wine expert. Images collected by the group maybe used in large online art pieces. The group is meets at noon on every Monday at the Calistoga Roastary.

This group was started to expand our passion and knowledge for photography; and to give us new reasons, ideas or inspirations to shoot. This group is for Sonoma County photographers that want to network, socialize, go on organized shoots and grow with others. All levels of experience and all brands of gear welcome. We all have something to share, and something to learn, so lets come together!

This is an adult group is for anyone interested in forming a coalition, joining skills and resources with one single goal in mind.... to shoot a film. This can be a collaborative measure where participants will brainstorm ideas related to the story and art direction, to choosing characters for the film or you can choose to recruit members for your own project. Looking for screen writers, DP's, producers, music composers, editors, video colorist, sound men, CG artist, story board artist, location …

Too many of us pass on events that truly interest us because we are not involved in a dating or exclusive relationship. Some of us have mates who may not be available at times to accompany us. Well sit at home no more. We can enjoy the same opportunities in life whether we are single, married, etc. It’s called the good L.I.F.E.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The good L.I.F.E is a group of fun loving down to earth mature individuals who seek to enjoy life with the company of like-minded people. We welcome women …

Want to learn the art, the craft, and the business of professional writing? This is your group! Want to sip tea and discuss 19th Century literature -- this is not your group. We are all about the art, the craft, and the business of being a professional writer. If your goal is to get published, or continue being published, THIS is the group for you. We work hard, laugh hard, and are hugely passionate about being published authors, screenwriters, poets, and playwrights. Join us!

Come explore the mystery of your inner treasure in an  intimate 6-week women's talking stick circle, using art, meditation, music, movement and more! Group led by two experienced LMFTs. This is a perfect group for women in transition, or women in the helping fields. It's time to renew your spirit! Group members must agree to confidentiality within the group. Meetings will take place in Santa Rosa near Kaiser Hospital. Days: Six Saturdays, beginning April 27, 2013, (no meeting on Mother's Day and …