A relaxing atmosphere where artists may mingle, network, educate each other and just have fun! Art-related discussions will be offered.

Meet others in your local area that are interested in various forms of Martial Arts. Disuss your level and skill.

specializing in BJJ/Judo/Grappling but all martial artists and all genres are welcome. There will be a lesson as well as live drilling at an affordable price. Come learn an amazing martial art while having fun, getting in shape, and building unstoppable confidence.             

Join other local artists in working on all kinds of art. We began as a group focused on Artist Trading Cards (ATCs), which are small (3.5- x 2.5-inch) works of original art. We're now an "ATCs+" group, meaning that our activities are open to people working on other art and craft projects, such as altered books, art journals, greeting cards, etc. (See "About Us" for much more detail.) Our group is open to adult artists and craftspeople at all experience levels. Our current members range from prof …

The MetroWest Photography Collaborative is a bit different from other meetup groups. We have an actual brick and mortar building with 2 photography studios/class rooms and a gallery for group shows and visiting artist.. We’re located in Maynard MA. just south of Concord, West of Lincoln and North of Sudbury Come learn, teach and share your love of the photographic medium. Whether you are some one who just want to take better family pictures or a serious artist who use photography as part of the …

SSG Boston is a martial arts group practicing an integrated system of longsword, grappling and dagger from historical fighting manuals.  At this writing, we have classes in Watertown, Arlington, and Cambridge. Our students are a mix of experienced martial artists who enjoy the cross-training and interested brand new folks. Our beginner class works equally well for each, working on a combination of an established longsword curriculum and developing work on abrazzare (grappling) and daga (dagger/k …

Using scissors, glue, and images cut from magazines you can create your own unique deck of collaged cards where each card represents one aspect of your personal life story. SoulCollage® is a practice of creative play and personal reflection that deepens your understanding of the multiple aspects of your personality. Develop your intuitive side; discover and honor all the parts of your Self; deepen your understanding of relationships with family, community, and world; and uncover your own persona …

Iaido, the Way of the Sword, is the art of drawing and using the traditional Japanese sword. Iaido was practiced by the ancient Samurai for centuries. Iaido consists of a number of techniques, or waza, that represent combative situations where generally one or more opponents initiate an attack. Although the waza represent combative encounters, the deeper purposes of iaido are to develop mental discipline, awareness, and mental and physical harmony through practice and control of body and sword …

massmouth works to renew the timeless art of storytelling in Massachusetts by building audience while engaging a new generation of tellers using digital capture of story in live performance in non traditional venues (from apple orchards to urban street corners, and at story slams). massmouth engages in dialogue with our audience and our colleagues in real time and through web 2.0 in order to extend and perfect our art. THE GROUP STARTED: when we realized that our professional group, once MA b …

This group was organized for all who are interested in internal arts of Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Nei Gong and meditation. I Liq Chuan is an internal Chinese martial art system based on principles of Zen and Tai Chi. Literally translated, the name means "mind-body fist" or alternatively "mental-physical boxing." Often referred to as the "Martial Art of Awareness" due to its emphasis on mindfulness training as the foundation for achieving martial skill. Training in I Liq Chuan improves mental focus, calm …

Collage is such a great medium for creating art, and is fun in group settings! Since there don't seem to be any local meetup groups devoted to collage already, it seems about time to start one. Interested people can bring their favorite bits of paper, some glue, and get together to create masterpieces and check out what other people are pasting together. Gatherings will be at the MIT Stata Center.  It's a wonderful, spacious and collage friendly place!  

Come join fellow enthusiasts of the Brazilian Martial Art known as Capoeira. Capoeira is a beautiful and graceful art form that fuses dance, martial arts, and acrobatics. Lots of its history could be heard through the music of Capoeira. To fully understand its power and energy you have to witness it first hand. Everybody receives a warm welcome whether you're completely new to Capoeira, or have some experience in other martial arts, dances, or acrobatics. Its a great way to meet and interac …

-Mission statement: It is my sincere hope this club will be a haven for those who have tried to find worthwhile people in all the usual places (clubs, bars, parties, conventions) and only came up empty. I want myself and the club members to truly take life back and live a sensible, humane, warm, compassionate, artful, and full life again in this country. I am forming this club largely as a reaction (and hopefully solution) to the declining quality of human interaction in the US. I have my the …

Come join the MA "Art of Living" meetup group, which is dedicated to empowering the individual to live life to it's fullest potential through Meditation, Yoga, Spiritual Wisdom and unique Breathing Exercises. Learn these powerful techniques from the members of the Art of Living Foundation, the largest volunteer based organization active in over 152 countries. A cornerstone of the Art of Living Course is Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY Technique), a powerful breathing technique that purifies and rejuve …

The purpose of this group is to gather to practice and train in Kajujenbo martial arts. Kajukenbo is a hybrid martial art that combines Western Boxing, Judo, Jujutsu, Kenpo Karate, Eskrima, Tang Soo Do, and Kung Fu. It was founded in 1947 in Oahu, Hawaii, at the Palama Settlement.  For more information, go to www.lonewolfkajukenbo.com.

Are you creative, love sharing ideas and play well with others? This is the group for you! Here is an opportunity to join in with other passionate individuals to explore the world of ideas, self-expression, creativity and experimentation. Perfect for professional and amateur creatives of all types (performers, graphic artists, writers, singers/songwriters, comedians, musicians, film makers, dancers....you get the idea!) as well as educators/experts/authors, thought leaders, and those of us t …