What makes Shaolin Kung Fu Different? The practice of Shaolin is first and foremost a spiritual discipline. Schools that claim to teach Shaolin but only teach the physical aspects of the art are not teaching authentic Shaolin, but simply "Chinese Martial Arts". Shaolin is not a religion with a set of doctrines and beliefs that one must adhere to. Rather, it is adiscipline of of personal growth and training with the intent of understanding the deeper aspects of life in an experiential way. In …

… We will attend social activities and events such as cultural arts, dining out, international dinners, movie nights, potlucks, performing arts, dancing, music productions, historical tours, dancing lessons,  mixers, concerts, live music, festivals, and much much more! We also will be doing activites outside of Northern Colorado such as Denver, Cheyenne and surrounding areas. Mingles is a place where we can feel safe and comfortable in meeting other singles in the Northern Colorado area and create …

Come check out the hippest culture club in town. Articulate City Meetup events allow our members and non-members alike to mix and mingle in a casual, no-strings-attached, culturally curious atmosphere. Articulate City is an arts-and-culture social club in Fort Collins. We plan creative monthly arts events that bring us together as a group to have fun and socialize while enjoying Northern Colorado cultural activities worthy of a place of honor on your busy Fort Collins calendar. Together, we crea …

The Fort Collins Improv group is for people who are interested in learning more about Improv - come join us! Every Sunday night at the Art Lab in Fort Collins, we get together to be spontaneous! Every level is welcome; we love to have fun and to laugh together. Everybody participates and everybody has fun - no one feels left out or embarrassed! We go through a wide variety of games, scenarios, and skits to build up our expertise in spontaneous, improvisational thinking, acting, singing, talking, …

Poi is a performance art where balls are twirled on string or chain in delightful patterns and dances. Experienced dancers will even light these "poi" on fire, sometimes creating beautiful flowers and glowing designs in the air. This group is for people interested in learning how to spin poi, or for people who do spin and would like to help others learn, or even just for people who would like to know others in the Fort Collins area to spin with. Poi is a fun, social, art to learn, and it's also …

Looking for people interested in Aikikai style Aikido -- beginners and experienced practitioners welcome. Aikido is a martial art dedicated to resolving conflict by "harmonizing" with the attacker's motion. Typical techniques involve movements designed to off-balance the attacker, finishing with either submission locks or throws. Aikido can be a great compliment (or contrast) to Karate, Tae Kwon Do, and similar striking/kicking arts. The organizer, Steve O'Hara, is a Nidan (2nd Degree Black Belt …

This is a group for people who want to share ideas, techniques, learn, teach or play with polymer clay. Polymer clay has become a recent passion for me. There seems to be no end to the possibilities when you start to condition your clay. Ideas suddenly become works of art. Whether you just want to make Christmas gifts or are a serious designer, join us and share in the inspiration. This is also the site of the Rocky Mountain Polymer Clay Guild. Guild Membership is not required to participate in …

… I have studied Qi Gong, Tai Chi, and Taoism with Master Yun Xiang Tseng, a martial arts master from direct Wu Dang lineage. Practicing Taoist healing arts has transformed my life, and I wish to share these sacred treasures with others.

There's nothing quite as wonderful as a group of people creating together and establishing friendships over a sip...whether it's Guinness, tea or wine. This group is an opportunity to meet like-minded, creative folks who live in or near the Boulder area. I have found that having a group that meets regularly can assist in the completion of projects that have been languishing in the closet. Anyone with a creative talent is encouraged to join. Knitters, writers, jewelery makers, art journalers, art …

The goal of this group is to get professionals and dedicated, serious photographers together. Digital photographers are welcome, as are shooters of view cameras, film, lomo, medium format, digital back, pinhole, etc. This group is not intended for beginners. While this group is intended as a learning tool, we won't be going over the basics of photography, or the basics of using cameras and equipment. Discussion of fine art, trends, commercial work, stock shooting, photo journalism, business str …

I am starting this group because I figured it'd be great to get-together with other burners and work on on art, costumes, gifts, general-preparation for burning man, Apogaea or other related events. Who should join? Do you have a ticket... want to hang out with artists and performers...  :)

Let's get together to scrapbook! Bring your scrapbook, card-making, stamping, memory-keeping, and paper craft supplies. We will meet once a month to spend our time creating, chatting, sharing, and connecting. The Boulder County Scrapbook Club is open to any adult, from anywhere, interested in the arts of paper crafting and memory-keeping. Monthly meetings will be held at the Arapahoe Ridge Clubhouse in Erie on the first Tuesday of every month from 7:00PM-10:00PM. To join the club, …

Boulder Digital Arts (BDA) offers over 250 events a year,including many free social and networking events, affordable classes and workshops, a shared coworking space, private offices, a greenscreen production studio, a 24" color printer, and lots more! Check out our website at www.boulderdigitalarts.com for all the info on events and networking opportunities, and be sure to get listed in our free directory of creative digital professionals!

"3D Art And Design" is a group dedicated to all aspects of 3d modeling and interactive gaming.  This group started as a game development group but has expanded into a group dedicated to all aspects of a 3d experience. Whether you work in Maya, Cinema 4D, Modo, 3d Studio Max, Blender, or other back-end coding, you are welcome.  There are basics to most applications that can be shared to become better at our craft. The cool thing about 3D is the limitless possibilities of where it can go.  Gaming, …

We get together for fun, exploring and learning. Events such as hikes, museums, art galleries, theater and lectures. Events will be held in Boulder and Denver. Everyone welcome to attend and help organize and lead events.

Weirdery is designed to bring together those who consider themselves "weird" in the positive sense. Weirdery group members are: Creative geniuses, spiritually aware, cosmic, mystic, sewers, knitters, crafty-crafters, builders of unique and bizarre, sculptors, Reiki Masters, Tarot Readers, Burners, hoopers, fire dancers, yogi's, crystal healers and just interesting folks who love life, love connecting and creating and sharing. It is more of a state of mind than a particular hobby that brings us t …