Learn Taoist Qi Gong (Chi Kung), meditation techniques and other Taoist Arts with others who are interested in healing themselves, integrating body and mind, removing obstacles to the expression of unique self, and cultivating their capacity for love, harmony, patience, balance, and integrity. I will be offering Qi Gong courses and group meditations around these themes and integrating teachings from the Tao Te Ching as well as Chinese Medicine theory as we go along.  I strongly encourage others …

Do you love being outdoors in nature?  Are you interested in sustainability or going more "green" with your lifestyle?  Maybe you're wild about wildlife or about gardening with native plants--or just birds.  Passionate about environmental issues?  Ever heard of environmental art?  Want to? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Schuylkill Center's for you.  We've got 340 acres of woods, fields, streams and ponds ready for you to explore and enjoy, and we use them as a "living laborat …

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Belonging to a large number of photography meet up groups and they have been very valuable to networking, building execution skills, and taking pictures. Having grown up in a research and development workplace, I crave positive and constructive critiques. I love getting together with smart people, sharing ideas, and hearing alternative ideas. My own understanding and skills improve greatly when I'm in those environments.  However, I find many of the comments left on pictures make you feel good, …

Do you enjoy expressing yourself and creating in the moment? Experience "authentic improv" for self empowerment and personal transformation. We use our personal stories and vivid imaginations to serve as a basis for drama and creativity. Improvisation helps you to learn to think on your feet and release inhibitions. Come and join us for fun and self-discovery! Call (910) 232-5019 or (610) 917-8751 for more information Suggested Donation:     $15

Come home to the Delaware "Art of Living" Meditation & Spiritual Upliftment Group! We are a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals to live life to its fullest potential. This group is open to ALL people of all faiths and backgrounds interested in exploring the various options in the Delaware area to find a peaceful, happy, and healthy life. The vast majority of our workshops and courses are organized by volunteers who are interested in sharing the approach and the benefits t …

We write... we draw... we color! Spark your creativity through writing. You don't have to be a writer or even have a daily journaling practice to attend. Nor do you have to be creative. Each evening is filled with creative exercises to spark your inner spirit and help with your journaling practice, inspire the book inside you, or inspire anything else you want to do, change, grow or increase in your life. Many evenings we work on art journal pages, mandala design or a combination of free writing …

Widows & Widowers Plus Friends is An Activities and Social Group for Single Men & Women 50 Plus.... Our Members are Men and Women in the age range of 42 to 69 (or close). Membership is open to Widows and Widowers Only. If you are widowed please press the join button and fill out the profile information. An organizer will be in touch to approve your application. You will be required to produce a copy of your spouse's obituary and agree to abide by the terms and conditions posted below.. There is …

Are you a tech geek? How about an artsy geek, food geek, music geek, or theater geek? Good ol’ fashioned regular geek? Do you find yourself looking up Wikipedia articles for entertainment instead of as a quick way to shut down an interminable argument between two people? Do you fall deep within the complex banter of Cracked.com writers or ponder the wisdom of those behind XKCD and Rage Comics? Would you rather play video games from your (insert console or PC type), watch silly cartoons or movies …

SoulCollage® is an intuitive, imaginative, creative process that is a lot of fun. If you can use scissors and a glue stick you can do it! No artistic experience necessary. Participants create their own deck of SoulCollage® cards with images they choose from provided supplies. The cards become a form of visual memoir, giving expression to your unique story, in all its complexity and beauty. You will learn to consult your very own cards for guidance, wisdom, and self-discovery! SoulCollage® Sunday …

I started this group because I was interested in meeting people around my age who share my addiction to Pinterest; specifically the arts and crafts side of it. How many times do you pin an awesome DIY project and then never end up making it? Pinterest Party Pals was designed for fellow crafters to unite and create a unique project inspired by Pinterest while socializing and sharing ideas with other members. You should only consider joining this group if you meet all three of the following criter …

A Community Resource - Awakening Wellness through Creativity Spirituality and Holistic Living Awakening Wellness is a unique community. Yes, it is a Yoga and Healing Arts Studio, but it is so much more. We offer the following healing treatment options: ~Energy Medicine ~Chakra Balancing ~Yoga Therapy ~Food Based Healing ~Life, Business, & Organizational Coaching ~Holistic Health Coaching ~Green Living Consulting ~Myofascial Release ~Bodywork Therapy ~Hypnosis & NLP ~Jin Shin Do Acupr …

HI EVERYONE!!! I'm a designer, living in Philly. I have an unbelievable passion for creating stories, using story boards and pictures. Wanted to see if anyone shared my passion. Which brought me here. I would love to organize a meet up group or something where people who have a love of animation and storyboarding can share ideas, share drawings, paintings, color theories, maybe even some computer animation! Maybe start a team which we can just take an idea and run with it. I just want to know if …

SENTE™ Combatives is group open to all individuals looking for practical self-defense training. No martial arts experience necessary! You'll learn to defend against all attacks, as well as get a great workout. Program includes: • Simplistic self-defense techniques • Developing a realistic training practice • Gross motor movements • Efficient body mechanics • Strength and conditioning • Environmental/situational awareness • Man-made and natural environments • Improvised weapons from your …

Come out and experience an authentic Filipino martial art. The Greater Philadelphia Chapter is instructed by Joel LeVan – also a certified Military CQC Knife/Empty Hand Instructor via PTKGO. This edged/impact weapon fighting system has been tested and proven through generations of combat. If you want true realism, you found it. Pekiti-Tirsia essentially means "close-quarter" and is the most complete, advanced, and effective system of Filipino Martial Arts in existence today. Pekiti-Tirsia is a t …

We will explore the connection between mindfulness, relaxation and creativity. We will have the opportunity to learn and utilize observational drawing and paint techniques- going outside weather permitting. We will have the opportunity to engage in exercises encouraging mindfulness and art making. All levels from beginner to seasoned artist are encouraged to attend.

Coffee & Crafts was created for those with a general interests in crafts. All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to show people that crafts are easy and fun. So after you are done "Pinning" things on Pinterest, you can actually make them come to life. Since meetings are held at the best local coffee shop, 'feine, a passion for coffee isn't required but appreciated. All workshops with a fee includes all materials, instructor and of course, coffee.

Artists tend to create their art in solitude, then show their work to non-artists or the public for feed back. Most often the feedback is based on personal taste or a bias towards a certain type of art. Do you ever long for constructive feedback, the kind that helps you dig deep and find what you need to keep your work fresh and evolving? The kind that your only your fellow artists, your peers, can bring? Me too! That's why I started Juxtapose, for the fellowship, support and critical feedback t …

This is a group for anyone interested in the UFC / Mixed Martial Arts. I started this group to meet other MMA enthusiasts. We are looking to host UFC viewing parties, and/or organize viewings at local bars. We also attend live UFC events when they come to the Philly/New Jersey region. Please join if you are interested. Live events attended: UFC 101 - Philly UFC 111 - New Jersey UFC 128 - New Jersey UFC 133 - Philly UFC on FOX - New Jersey UFC 155 - Las Vegas - December 29th Upcoming live events …

I'm Robert Bohne, RobertBohne.com. I am passionate about landscape painting directly from nature, also known as Plein Air painting. I'm starting this group to meet others who also love plein air painting, to paint, scout out new locations, and to share ideas. I'm an experienced painter. I've studied at PAFA and Fleisher, and I'm represented by several galleries, including Artist's House in Phila., and I'm more than happy to assist beginners. So if you're just starting out, don't be shy. We all h …

Barrel of Makers is a group working to found Delaware's first makerspace-a community center where makers of different skill levels and ages can come together to build and showcase our projects, while we share the tools we need, and our advice with one another. Makerspaces are working to provide meaningful connection among generations and making passion sustainable. We need one of these in New Castle County, and we need your help to make it into a reality.

Do you love african music? Can't get enough Fela Kuti, K'naan or Mamady Keita? Are you interested in learning african dance or enhance your skills? Did you always want to learn how to play a Djembe or DunDun? Then this group is for you. One day we might go to a concert of an african artist, another might find us at the Acana Festival or take a dance lesson. From visiting an african exhibit at the museum to eating at a senegalese restaurant or maybe even take a trip to Africa together...the sky i …

Calling all creativity-seekers! Do you keep an art journal? Do you like to explore, imagine and play? Do you want to journal, color, paint, collage or stamp with like-minded individuals? This group is for novice and experienced art-journalers to come together once a month to work on their journals, share tools and resources, laugh, play and make new friends. So gather your journal, Sharpies, images that inspire you, stamps, paint, glitter, or whatever makes you happy.

We will be reading and discussing Julia Cameron's book, "The Artist's Way". This is an active 12-wk workshop (2 physical weeks for each chapter week) with journaling, creative writing, sharing, and finding your way back to your creative self.

Let's get together for some delicious coffee or tea, something sweet to eat, and good conversation about art. The Phoenix Village Art Center, in Phoenixville, PA, hosts a gathering with various artists to discuss their works. Each month will feature a new discussion, which may include artists talking about the current exhibit, art movies/books, a critiquing session, etc. Join us for a cup-a-joe and good conversation.

We are a multifaceted group of ethnically diverse lesbians who inspire others like ourselves. We are F.I.E.R.C.E = Fun, Intelligent, Respectful, Encouraging, Confident & Empowering! The mission for East Coast Lesbian Connection (ECLC) is to create life long friendships, acquaintances and socialize with a close-knit group of like minded women. ECLC allows "us" to be absolutely unapologetic of who "we" are. ECLC is open to lesbians of any shade. ALL shades are beautiful. We pledge to provide a SAF …

Like public art? Like public art that you can PLAY with? FIGMENT Philadelphia facilitates events where ANYONE can bring and share their art - as long as it's participatory or interactive in some fashion.  And it's free! Our meetups are informal meet-and-greets at Cherry St Tavern.   These aren't the actual art events - they're a chance to meet like-minded people, talk about participatory art, and plan future events.  If you are interested in participating in FIGMENT as an artist, interested in v …

SoulCollage® is a process created by Seena Frost where you make a deck of cards through collage. Each card represents one aspect of your personality or soul. You use the cards to intuitively answer questions about your life and to engage in self-discovery. Gay men present with different life experiences than others and often find it difficult to share deeply personal and moving experience with others who are not gay. Therefore, this group is open to men, of any age, who are, gay and who wish to …