This is a start up group and I am looking for people interested in the study of Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA), also known as Historical Fencing. We are a martial arts group, not an SCA, LARP, or reenactment group. My emphasis is on Renaissance Germany and I work primarily from Joachim Meyer's fencing manual of 1570 and Paulus Hector Mair's fencing manuals of 1540. Topics of study include Longsword, Dussack, and Grappling. This group is an affiliate of the Meyer Frei Fechter Guild and t …

Welcome to Decatur Healing Arts! Please go to our main website for the most recent schedule of classes. New classes include Alexander Technique, Nia, Guided Meditation, Osho Meditation and More!! (www.decaturhealingarts.com) Decatur Healing Arts is a Resource Center that is in service to the abundant peace, joy, and stillness that lies within each of us. When you enter into this space, you will immediately feel the healing energy. Or rather the energy of the studio will immediately resonate with …

Let's unite. Let's embrace our power as muses. Let's really give the art world a truly inspiring force! Do you model for artists of any type? Network here. Come meet other Art Models. Exchange ideas and concerns about the Atlanta Art Scene. Experienced figure models of all sizes share your wisdom. Newcomers bring all your zeal. Remind us all why any of us ever stepped in front of the canvas, the lens, or the block of clay. Group Membership is granted to art models of any kind. This hig …

The Decatur School of Arms offers fencing classes of all levels of experience at the Decatur Recreation Center in downtown Decatur. Students learn footwork, body mechanics, and how to use the quintessential Renaissance weapon, the rapier. A great workout for people in any physical condition, this class offers a fun and personalized approach to mastering the "Art of Defense" useful for actors who want to build their stage combat skills, students who want to take up a unique sport, and adult learn …

There's lots of Meetup groups in Atlanta, but some tend to be quite specialized (just into classical music or jazz or hiking, for example) or they do some routine things, like happy hours and trivia. Some of us have a broad range of unique interests and have to join lots of groups to touch upon all of them. This group will combine a variety of cultural, educational, physical, and gustatory experiences under one "roof." Events can include blues/jazz/rock/bluegrass/classical/world music, dance per …

The Black Book Conversations is a series of Artist workshops focused on Artist career development where professionals come to share business tools and advice. All Black Book Conversations will be Streamed Live at www.ustream.tv/channel/tbbcatl TBBCAtl is at Binders Art School unless otherwise noted, check each individual event for venue. BINDERS ART SCHOOL 3330 Piedmont Rd #18 Atlanta GA www.bindersart.com

My name is Roderick Smith, and I love visiting coffeehouses..so much so, that I bought my own shop in March of 2009...Gathering Grounds Coffeehouse in Kirkwood.  Although the coffee shop is now closed, the passion for coffee, conversation, education, and the arts still drives me. This meetup group is exploding with events If you're the kind of person who likes to hang out at indie coffeehouses -Enjoy great poetry, spoken-word, and live music - Want to meet other interesting, diverse, folks for i …

Our group is dedicated to learning about Italian culture and travel. We discuss in a fun and interactive way, Italian cuisine, Italian history, Italian art, and the art of living Italian style! We also share our Italian travel experiences and receive discounts for Italy travel just for being a part of this exciting group. If you love Italy, have some great stories to share, want to learn more about the 3,000 years of Italian civilization, or just want to travel to Italy, this is the group for yo …

Atlanta Yoga Club™, serving metro Atlanta, was created to offer people of all levels top quality cost effective yoga and other physical practices led by area instructors from various studios! In addition, during the warmer months, we hold many classes in the most natural setting...the great outdoors! Many yoga and other classes will be held at Piedmont Park in addition to other parks around Atlanta! We offer many different styles of yoga including Vinyasa, Power, Ashtanga, Hatha & Yin Yoga in ad …

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If you can answer YES to the following questions, this Meet Up is for you: 1. Are you single or single-ish (i.e. still claim ‘0’ dependents on your W4) WHILE all of your closest friends have either joined the rat race, moved away, gotten married, and/or squeezed out a litter of rugrats -- SO that on the off chance you do, in fact, get together, their minds are preoccupied by thoughts of breast pumps and butt paste AND not the new, hip farm-to-table bistro? 2. Are you newish to the city and find …

This is a group for anyone sharing a passion for digital photography (on any level), modeling, self-development, networking, Instagram, iphonography, androidography, internet photography, community service and supporting the arts in the Atlanta area. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to meet other photography enthusiasts, artists, models, photographers and art supporters. Looking forward to many photo-socials in our community. Atlanta Photo Social embodies an organically-growin …

A weekly figure drawing session at Apache Cafe, also open to photographers. At a typical figure/ life drawing session (class) the attendees sit around a model either in a semicircle or a full circle. No two students have exactly the same view, thus their drawing will reflect the perspective of the artist's unique location relative to the model. The model often poses on a stand, so students can more easily find an unobstructed view, depending on the type of pose, furniture and/or props may be use …

The Wellspring Reiki Meetup for Atlanta is dedicated to providing free opportunities for Reiki practitioners to experience the healing art Reiki in a group setting. It's also open to those interested in learning more about it. Reiki (pronounced ray-key), a deeply relaxing method of therapeutic touch developed in Japan, is a powerful means of achieving and maintaining physical, mental and spiritual well being. This healing technique, which involves the laying-on of hands, works directly on the en …

Meet other local individuals to share the joy of belly dancing and discuss costuming, shows, dancers, styles, etc! No experience necessary; only a love of the dance. We meet at events, once or twice a month as a group and we keep in touch via the web to keep up to date on what is going on in and around Atlanta. Check out the calendar! Please let me know if you would like to host a meetup in your area and I'll put it on the calendar. If you know of a location we can use for dancing please contact …

I am currently a Power Seller on Ebay.  This group is designed for anyone interested in potentially selling their crafts on Ebay. I have been actively selling on Ebay for over 8. We will discuss: -setting up an Ebay Account (if you don't already have one) -setting up Pay Pal Account (if you don't already have one) -determine how much your custom crafts are worth (selling for) -taking great eye-catching pictures and writing interesting product descriptions -basic selling/auction style (50 items l …

To enrich the skills of existing jewelers, inspire and encourage those wanting to learn how to make jewelry, and network with jewelers of all skill levels and styles in the Atlanta area.

This groups meets to view and discuss classic and contemporary cinema at intown venues like the High Museum, GSU, Midtown Arts, Plaza Theatre, etc. We aim to avoid the Hollywood blockbusters in favor of art house, independent, and classic fare. Join us to see fun, challenging, quirky, and amazing films! FYI: the logo design comes from this fabulous online merch store for filmmakers and film buffs: http://www.filmmakergear.com/store

The Atlanta Jugglers Association is the largest and oldest juggling association in the Atlanta metro area. We have held twice-weekly meetings since 1978.

"Lucid Dreaming is the proven ability to become aware while you're dreaming - to consciously "wake up" inside the dream world and control your dreams." --http://www.world-of-lucid-dreaming.com/ This is a group devoted to the art of Lucid Dreaming. Avid practitioners or beginners... Everybody is welcome to join and share their dreams, lucid or non-lucid. If you keep a dream journal, please feel free to bring it. Discussions would mainly be about techniques you use to attain lucidity, dream contro …

The Southeastern Photographic Society (SPS) was formed to help its members learn the skills for capturing great images and sharing them with others. The society has been serving the photographic community since 1976, now with well over 200 members. Each month SPS hosts a competition and lecture/presentation on the first Friday. Competition themes vary each month with the goal being to encourage members to shoot outside their "comfort zone". On the 4th Tuesday of the month SPS hosts their popul …

This group was formed in 2007 to mainly involve events in the Poncey-Highlands area.  Our activities will include anything you'd like, including getting together at local restaurants and bars along Ponce, N. Highland, and down around to Moreland & Little 5, visiting music venues, arts & cultural centers like Callanwolde and Fernbank. And, of course, some outdoor leisure time at Freedom Park and the Carter Center grounds. We will of course also feel free to venture much further, like Decatur and …

Sexy Me And Sexy Her! SMASH is a social group of lesbian women who enjoy active and adventurous events in the Atlanta area. We share common interests in physical activities and gregarious experiences. So whether we are hiking up a mountain, roller skating at a nearby rink, wine tasting, or enjoying the arts, members are committed to participating in events and engaging one another in entertaining conversations. SMASH members include women of different ages, background and relationship status. Ou …

Like Sex in the City? Girlfriends? Living Single? Well this is a group for women to come together and have fun. This is a place to start new friendships, expand your circle of friends, get out more, and just have fun. Looking to have a group of ladies who may want to go shopping, out to lunch, hit an art gallery, get an exercise buddy, or just stay home order in and have real Girl Talk! This is not just a chat group we are looking to meet up with females who also want to get out and meet some n …

The Urban Metro Group offers an opportunity for positive African Americans & diversity friendly professionals to connect, and take advantage of Atlanta's arts, entertainment, literary and sports offerings. We have fun, through interactive activities, network marketing and events of good taste.

Butcher, Baker, Robot Maker.. you know who you are. You want know how things work. You want to understand it. Conquer it. Redesign it. You want to MAKE it yourself. Welcome! Our goal is to keep the spirit of the Atlanta Mini Maker Faire alive all year through monthly open houses to the various makerspaces and studios in the area, and to build stronger connections between the members of the community.

Want to find the best poetry, spoken word, acoustic music events the city has to offer? Well you found the right group! We are a socially conscious group of people creating upward mobility for artists in Atlanta. We feature some of the best artists in the country and we even offer new artists a space in our showcases. We welcome new artists seeking a community of open minded individuals to share their work as well as lovers of arts. Our shows range from $5 - $20 for events held in coffee houses …