The Baltimore Washington Photographers & Art Association  (formerly F Stop International Professional Photographers Association), a mentor program, has been in existence since February of 2006 and became a Meet Up member in September 2009. Our group's training staff consists of several degreed photographers who are also Certified Professional Photographers. We welcome all to come and observe our meetings and see if BWPAAI (FSIPPA) is for you. We cater to the very experienced to the newest beginn …

A Group of photographers dedicated and serious about creating great photography and works of art.

The concept behind this Meetup is not a new one; artists have always collaborated with one another to stoke their creative fires by reacting artistically to each others work. In this case, the idea is for each artist to bring a sketchbook, begin a drawing, then have that sketchbook rotated through everyone else at the table, allowing the other artists to add to, and finish the drawing. You don't have to be a good artist to participate; the end result will be interesting no matter what, and even …

SEE OUR CALENDAR! THROUGH JUNE '14! marnacamp.org !FOR THIS SUMMER! AND SELECTED EVENTS ALL YEAR ALL EVENTS ARE FAMILY FRIENDLY! Keep  July 12th and August 9th Weekends FREE! July 12th : World Record Skinny Dip Events  marna@marnacamp.com August 9th: AvalonFest, contact AVALON directly in WVA ALSO Invite only events, for MARNA members, and weekends arranged by individual members that will be shared , held at AANR resorts ONLY: marna@marnacamp.com BOOKMARK THIS EVENT LINK! See you May 18th …

Our purpose is to find inspiration, network, get job connections and meet others that share a love for design. This group is full of graphic designers, art directors, web and print designers, copywriters, photographers, fine artists, print production people and printers, and web developers looking to meet other people in the field. We are open for all to join. NEW*** Anyone can create a Meetup! Please post any design events you know about on our calendar. We also love happy hours where we can c …

We're a fun group of outgoing, adventurous professionals who want to make new friends while exploring the Baltimore-DC area. Our activities are intended to appeal to the 30's-40's age range and include music, arts, nightlife, happy hours, parties, festivals, concerts, sporting events, local hikes, BBQ's, movies, game nights, and the occasional day of mini golf, laser tag, go cart racing, etc. The overriding goal is to make new friends and have a good time. If that sounds like something you'd enj …

This group meets once a month (or twice - depending on how much fun we have) to drink some beer at a local pub, draw some cool-ass shit, hang-out, and be inspired. Baltimore has an awesome art community...let's meet-up! Update (06-05-2013): I wanted to let you know that I am moving the group to a Facebook group rather than staying here on Meetup.com (Meetup charges a $20/month just to keep the group up on their site). Please take some time to visit our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4 …

MISSION STATEMENT The Mission of Laurel Factory is to teach and share the process of merging creativity and business through art, music, health, wellness and entrepreneurial leadership. The Laurel Factory experience will create generations of producers and assist in solidifying self-sustainability and vitality within the community. The foundation of a thriving community is established by hard work and both conventional and non-conventional education methods. The Laurel Factory wishes to be a cor …

If you are interested in making music with others using drums and percussion this group is for you. No experience is necessary. Drums are provided. All ages are very welcome. This group meets the 3rd Sunday of every month from 5:30 - 6:30 at the Music and Arts store in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Those were the movies.  This is for Real! Belief in a Universal Force, be it Energy, Chi, Ki, Prana, or the Force is more than just a fictional concept. The ways of the Jedi are ancient and fundamental. Its wisdom has always been there for those who sought it. The Maryland/Virginia Jedi Chapter is not a role-playing group, nor is it a Star Wars fan group, although many of us are fans. This group is designed to bring together people who follow and practice the principles of the Jedi path in real …

The New CFFA Alliance is all about bringing the Combattitude program to you! As of April 2010, we officially closed the CFFA (Combattitude Fighting Fitness Academy) and became the NEW CFFA! We are now the Combattitude Fighting Fitness Alliance! Within this new metamorphasis, we will be spreading out and sharing the fun in the form of CFFA Circles. As these Circles form, we will post the locations and names here at meetup. We hope to start ongoing Circles all over and then get together for one hu …

Meet other local beaders in a very relaxed setting where you can bring your latest projects and work on them without distractions. You can finish that project that just can't seem to get done or get inspiration to start something new and exciting. Each member will receive 10% of their purchases the day of the Meetup group. And if you can't make it during the day an evening Beading in Circles is now being formed for the last Friday of month. So get ready to relax and enjoy yourself and start the …

SEE OUR CALENDAR! THROUGH JUNE '14! marnacamp.org FOR THIS SUMMER! ALL EVENTS ARE FAMILY FRIENDLY! WE JOIN THE MARNA MEETUP ALL SUMMER - YOGA AT ALL GUEST RESORTS WE VISIT! Keep  July 12th and August 9th Weekends FREE! July 12th : World Record Skinny Dip Events  marna@marnacamp.com August 9th: AvalonFest, contact AVALON directly in WVA ALSO Invite only events, for MARNA members, and weekends arranged by individual members that will be shared , held at AANR resorts ONLY: marna@marnacamp.com …

A Mesh Baltimore SkillShare is a fun way to explore ideas, a risk-free way to try new skills, and a rewarding way to connect with people who share your interests. SkillShares run from 1-4 on a Saturday afternoon. At each event, we offer at least twelve different 55-minute mini-classes – four unique classes taught concurrently, offered in three time blocks one after the other. You attend the three sessions that most interest you!

Over 80 events have taken place already in the first year! Join the Laurel Metro Social Group! The PURPOSE of this Meetup group is to provide social events for men and women who like to GET TOGETHER, MEET NEW PEOPLE, and HAVE FUN in Laurel and the Baltimore and DC metro areas. This is a social group, NOT A DATING GROUP! Future events may include arts and culture, concerts, historic walking and bus tours, educational and networking workshops and seminars, karaoke, comedy, open mic, line dancing, …

Welcome to Baltimore African American Singles Social Group Black love is beautiful!  We are welcoming, intelligent, fun, fierce, adventurous, respectful, confident, educated, go getters, jet setters and single! Are you single and in the Baltimore Metro Area? Then this group is for "you"! Charm City has a lot to offer and we are going to explore all of the City's hidden gems. Please join us if you would like to meet other African American Singles in the Baltimore Metropolitan area, for dinner, bo …

Meet others who are interested in and/or practicing complimentary and alternative healing arts. While our focus is primarily in energy medicine, all modalities are welcome to take part, such as Naturopathy, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Herbology, Energy Healing, etc... Anyone wanting to network and learn more about specific modalities or natural health in general should attend. It's a great opportunity to learn from local practitioners, find new ways to meet your wellness goals and network with like-mi …

This is a social group for single and married women who do not have children. Ever feel you're the only person on the planet who doesn't have and/or doesn't want kids?  You're not alone!  If you'd like to make new friends in the greater Odenton/Crofton/Bowie, Annapolis & Columbia areas with other FUN, smart, diverse women who have full lives and interests that don't revolve around children, this group is for you! Together, we'll enjoy a variety of activities including food/restaurants, arts/cult …

Smooth Jazz Enthusiasts Will Now Be Able To Enjoy Talented Independent & National Jazz Artist in Beautiful Prince George's County, MD With the demise of Smooth Jazz Radio Stations around the country, and while others sit around and talk about "what can we do", "how can we keep the smooth jazz genre alive", and how can we get the Independent and younger artist heard, etc, someone has stopped talking, and is stepping up to do it all. That someone is Mastermind Entertainment along with Blog Talk Ra …

Over 'getting wasted' at parties every weekend? Not quite resigned yourself to a life of crocheting toilet paper covers & talking to your plants? Then come be social and fun with us! We're a group of mostly single, mostly child-free women in our 30s, living around Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis, Frederick & Baltimore. ** This is NOT a meetup overly-controlled by the organizers. We encourage all active members to post ideas and host their own events. We think a group-environmen …

Greetings from the Hola club officers! Thank you for visiting our club meetup page! We are Hola Toastmasters, one of the most active Toastmasters clubs in Howard County. Please visit our club! Where and when do we meet? Meeting Time: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month from 7:30-9:15 PM. Come early (around 7:15 PM) so you'll have a chance to meet our members and learn how the meeting works! Meeting Location: St Peters Episcopal Church, 3695 Rogers Ave, Ellicott City, MD 21043. What can Toastma …

"It's not only children who grow. Parents do too. As much as we watch to see what our children do with their lives, they are watching us to see what we do with ours. I can't tell my children to reach for the sun. All I can do is reach for it, myself. ~Joyce Maynard" This is group is for all the sweet children and their sweet parents to come together, play, make long lasting friendships and participate in great and different activities. Our events can take place both indoors and outdoors, there w …

Are there any women out there that love wine, learning new recipes, and meeting new people? I'd like to start a group of 30-something women to get together monthly to try new recipes, drink wine, and enjoy conversation. Members could participate by hosting the Meetup at their home and/or by bringing a bottle of wine or a dish to share with the group. I can host the first Meetup in my home in Columbia, but I'll wait until we get a few members before posting the details. Are you interested? A prop …

Do you love Pinterest as much as I do? Do you have thousands of pins that you have never actually turned into reality? Well then this is the group for you - it's time to start doing what we pin - the mouthwatering recipes, the clever crafts, the genius ideas, the beauty tips and tricks, the inner fashionista that's trying to get out, the home/holiday decor ideas and whatever else strikes your fancy on Pinterest Every month (or more depending on demand) we will get together to try out some of the …

Looking for a place to play? You've come to the right group. We welcome pianists of all ages, styles, and skill levels to join us for fun events of (mostly) solo piano. For more information, see the about page.

The Maryland Professional Photographers Association (MDPPA) is Maryland's only Professional Photographers of America (PPA) affiliated photography organization. We provide education in both the business and art of photography as well as social interaction, and networking, through regular monthly meetings, all day seminars, print competitions, and an annual convention. Membership is open to professional and aspiring professional photographers. The annual dues pay for monthly meetings, photographi …

Would you like to meet and hang out with other progressive, fun-loving 45 and above aged ladies to simply have a good time? Are there times when you just want to fire up the grill to cookout with your girlfriends, meet at a jazz or dance club, or hang out together and see the latest art exhibit? This group is all about women enjoying life and positive experiences that can be shared with others. Join us to share laughs and create some good times. We enjoy exercising, dancing, traveling, shopping …

Offering workshops, retreats, book clubs, and discussion groups that raise their level of self-confidence and self-value, while they empower themselves to create a life they love.