Meet with others interested in Writing, Art & Music or just come if you are a person interested in the subject matter thereof. Would like to form a "Workshop" in which we each email one of the group a work per month and they email us one to look at and comment upon. Also, we would meet at various locations once a month to actually carry on verbal conversations and see people in 3D! People producing any type of creative work or people interested in any type of creative work are welcome, i.e. da …

Let's get together to see films that most people don't want to see because... You have read subtitles or... the actors look like you and me and not the beautiful Hollywood stars. Hartford has at least 7 screens in the area dedicated to alternative cinema (Bow-Tie Cinema City (4), Cinestudio (Trinity College), Aetna Theatre at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art and Real Art Ways). There arte also fioreign films shown in Bloomfield and at Wesleyan (a great movie secret place). Most of the fi …

Meet other people interested in any of the Arts whether it be the visual arts, music, poetry, film, theater. Learn what is happening in your own community, take part and help to make it all the richer. Enrich and inspire your mind.

Do you have files of images or piles of magazines you have collected and you don't know what to do with? Or maybe you are just attracted to images, interested in personal development, and involved in making life changes. If you say "Yes!" to any of these, you will enjoy and benefit from a SoulCollage® Workshop experience. It is not necessary to have artistic experience. With SoulCollage®, everyone is an artist and can have fun being creative! Originated by Seena Frost, SoulCollage® is a process …

Come and draw the models, drink and mingle with other artists! Each workshop will be themed.  You don't have to be a professional artist to join, just someone that wants to try figure drawing and likes to mingle with other artists.   Some of the events will feature different people's art.

MISSION The Artists' Rights Movement's (ARM) mission is to strengthen laws that protect artists, improve working conditions for artists, increase funding for the arts and protect free speech. We are building a national network to change public policy about art in America. This is a great group for artist, art professionals, students, art enthusiasts, lawyers, and retirees who want to be involved in cutting edge art, politics, law, media, and government. Artist = Anyone who sings, photographs, …

This meetup group will be for Photographers who want to become better in their Post Production Workflow. From Novice to Professional, everyone will be able to learn something new. Join us, and take your photography to the next level. Our main goal is to bring a solid foundation in the training of Adobe Photoshop. We will walk you through everything from starting as a beginner, and guide you through becoming a paid professional. Everything you need to learn, you can find it with The Art of Retouc …

High brow, low brow arts and culture. Whether we visit & experience vicariously, or create it ourselves. Dining experiences involving Real Food -- not processed -- (out at some place, or perhaps we will even meet and cook our own Real Food). Hikes undertaken at leisure, so we can see scenery without racing through it. Geographic location will include upper Fairfield County and probably all of Litchfield County. Some events should simply be just healthy crazy FUN. Because getting crazy is definit …

A blank canvas, a glass of wine. Your creativity unleashed! Looking for a way to explore your artistic side but not sure where to start? Art Plus Studio is an exciting, creative class for both the artistic and not so artistic. Come out and join New Haven's newest entertainment spot for an evening of painting, sipping and enjoying the company of friends. No experience required! Bring your own bottle or favorite beverage & snacks! All classes 100% novice oriented, no skills required, guarante …

Juggling increases brain power! Just Google "benefits of juggling" and you will be amazed by all facts around the educational, social, and physical benefits of juggling. But mainly it's fun! This group is for both experienced jugglers and people who are just curious and interested in learning a new skill. Most people can learn to juggle 3 balls in less than an hour, and then there are hundreds of tricks to learn, plus clubs, devil sticks, diabolos, rings, poi, etc. etc. If you have your own jugg …

Be the artist of your life, We are about new friendships through the common interest of art and creativity! Creativity is not valued in this society, but it should be.  It is time to strengthen that part of our brains, and express ourselves as a community and as individuals. Help yourself find a new quality of life. Live Out Loud!!!

Know how to knit? Want some company? Want to sit, chat, and meet people with similar hobbies who might be having the same trials and tribulations? Then come join us. Meeting date, time, and place, to be decided.

Psychic Life CT is all about being around a group of people who won't think you're weird.  We have a varied set of activities, from coffee-based to crafty. Our Meetings Are: Highly Conscious Coffee Chat: Over coffee or herbal tea, we chat about your aura's newest glow, what you just cleared out of your base chakra or your newest soul level perspectives. Sharing information is a great way to learn, but it's also fun. Intuitive Drawing Class: Intuitive drawing allows you to channel your higher se …

This group was created for anyone who has an interest in fitness training along with self-defense and safety instruction. This is group gives both men and woman the opportunity to train and network with other enthusiasts throughout CT. Our meetups consist of activities such as; fitness training self-defense workouts, home security and safety think tanks, boxing, UFC & MMA fight events, movie screenings, women's self-defense classes and group circuit training

The thing Artists and Activists have in common is a passion for their work. I hope to mesh these passions in this group. Art, political and social activism have long been happy bedfellows. Think of Picasso’s Guernica Night, Susan Crile’s Abu Graib series, and more locally to Connecticut, the Cycle of Terror and Tragedy, September 11 by Graydon Parrish housed at the New Britain Museum of American Art. As they say, a picture says a thousand words and what better way to convey these kinds of messag …

Mandala is a Sanskrit word for circle/unity/wholeness. Cultures around the world have used mandalas since the beginning of time for meditation and healing. The creative process used in the making of mandalas is inherent in all human beings. In this six week workshop, using the form of the mandala and various art materials, you will learn how to: *access your creative process *create your own unique mandalas *use mandala-making as a meditative process *use the art process for relaxation and self- …

My intention is to build a network of passionate individuals that will work together toward building a wildlife sanctuary, permaculture garden and sculpture park in the New England area. This is a long-term idea looking to build itself from the ground up. Many different educations, talents, skills and values are needed to plan and launch such a project, so all are welcome to try this group out and become involved.  -Allie

Join our group for a fun social experience while you enhance your artistic ability. Sip on a glass of wine, sit back, relax, and meet new people. We have painting classes, drawing, crafts, and much more. You don’t need any previous experience to join just bring a great attitude, get ready for some laughs and you may just discover your inner Picasso!

LIFE AFTER DIVORCE Envisioning a new life through the use of color & image While divorce is a painful process, life after divorce offers an opportunity to heal, to dream and create a new life. It can be a time to look deep within ourselves to find untapped resources of which we may not have been aware. In this six-week workshop, using various art materials, we will learn how to use the creative process to: *express feelings *explore dreams for the future *gain clarity and insight No art experien …

Intuitive drawing allows you to channel your higher self, the realm of possibility, and your past. You also learn to decode your drawings so you can understand your own personal color mapping system. It's an easy way to develop your psychic skills, plus you get beautiful drawings out of it. No art or psychic experience is necessary to learn this and everyone has a great time! Here's an example: Have questions? Contact me and I'll answer any questions you may have. Love, Rachel Andrews

NIA is a 60 minute class of steps and stances blending martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. NIA engages body, mind, emotions and spirit through awareness, movement and music. NIA is a mindful, playful, expressive way to condition and strengthen the physical body while engaging in the sensation of “joy”. We create balance in NIA as we attune to the energies inside and outside of our body. This class is for anyone who wants to balance their inner self. NIA is for all fitness levels as there …

Calling all creatives in Western Connecticut! This is a group for anyone who loves visual, performing, literary arts, music, theatre, dance, poetry, history, culture, etc. All skills and areas of interests are welcome. We select an eclectic mix of arts and cultural events happening in Northern Fairfield County to Meetup! We try to mix it up to peak everyone's interest. Come out and meet other creatives to network, build partnerships, collaborations, create. Come on get inspired! Coordinated by t …

Do you want to meet people who enjoy art and a nice wine? Have some fun with friends, or come here and meet new people, a blank canvas and a glass of wine and your creativity will be unleashed. Come by to have an evening of art and wine. We provide everything else you need. You can bring your own beverage and snacks. An instructor will guide you through an original painting while you enjoy a drink and socializing. At the end of the evening you will bring home a finished acrylic painting and a gr …

Are you Creative? Do you feel like Connecticut is draining your creativity, fast? You are not alone!!! Join this group and find other creative individuals living in Connecticut who are tired of the 9-5 and looking to make a living off of or share their creativity. Together we can inspire one another!

Bare Bones is an art space and gallery in Bristol, CT. We host exhibit receptions, open mic nights, poetry and prose readings, and other cultural events. We display and sell art from local artists. Bare Bones' mission is to create and to grow Bristol's arts community. Our address is 156 School St, Bristol, CT 06010 and you can visit our facebook page /barebonesbristol, tweet us @barebonesct, or view our website at barebonesbristol.com

Focused on the beauty of the human form and the art of photography. We are artistic figure photographers in the area. We welcome professionals, first timers, & anyone that is interested in the art of photography, regardless of your skill level. Our meetings are located in the New Haven area. We provide indoor and outdoor photo sessions with professional models. Membership is FREE for models & photographer. We need models for our Saturday, Sunday, & mid-week workshops, these are always PAID assig …

Welcome to the Southern Connecticut Game Developers' Meetup Group! This group is for people interested in any part the game development process: game programming, art, music, design, narrative, marketing, etc. Let's meet up, talk, collaborate, share ideas, and make some games!