A makelab, makerspace or creative space is a location where people with common interests, usually in computers, technology, science or digital or electronic art can meet, socialise and/or collaborate. A makelab can be viewed as an open community lab incorporating elements of machine shops, workshops and/or studios where makers can come together to share resources and knowledge to build and make things.

Come join us the first Thursday and third Wednesday of every month for snacks, figure drawing, and to meet other artists and models and learn from each other. We'll all chip in $10 to hire a model and meet in an available space like someone's home or a studio. Models please note: if you'd like to model for this group, please contact me, Ciana, through Meetup. Models are welcome to join the group, although you don't have to join just to model. Also, if you've been hired to model for a cert …

… Restaurants, art exhibits, volunteering, workshops hosted by local businesses, mentoring the youth, enrolling in a variety of classes(dancing, cooking), mentoring the youth, networking, enrolling in a variety of classes (dancing, cooking), self-esteem and business seminars, movies, happy hour, clubs, lounges, museums, comedy shows, day spas, working out and much more. Whether you are new to the city or just want to love the city you are in, come join us as we explore the city. 2. Socialize an …

Let's explore the latest high tech trends, talk about newer smaller cameras, swap tips and techniques, share images, experiences and expectations ... and have fun doing it! Photography is a graphic art we all enjoy but the "old way" is changing - almost daily. We need to see old things new ways. Blogging, Podcasts, YouTube, FaceBook,  Twitter, Flickr, JOTT and Google are just a few of the new venues popping up every day. I even recently bought myself a Smartphone. I'm a former USMC photographer, …

Sketchcrawling is, on the surface, a walk with a sketchbook. Fill a few pages and you will find you start seeing things you never noticed before. Sketchcrawls are a great way to get to know the city more intimately, and the more the merrier! Anyone interested in developing their artistic skills, seeing more of Charleston, or meeting great new people can join- don't worry about skill level. We're here to have fun! The term sketchcrawl was coined and trademarked by Enrico Casarosa- visit www.sketc …

… Plus, it simply just improves the experience for all if everyone participates – we all have so much to gain from each others’ experiences! Don’t worry, though, if being new you feel a tad apprehensive. We’re all works of art in progress, and no one is an “expert” among us. So, if you like to laugh, you enjoy getting a little crazy, and you’re interested in hanging out with a bunch of zany, positive people passionate about helping each other “think” better so we can all “live” better, please join …