[Resuming again in November 2012. Thanks for your patience!] We are people who meet to be creative in nature. Our events are outings. We walk to places in nature where we break to be creative. We do not talk during our breaks, but we talk again afterwards to share our creations. We are an artsy group, not a hiking group. All who seek to create from nature are welcome, whatever your art, whether you write, draw, paint, sculpt, craft, photograph, dance, philosophize, or meditate for inspiration. P …

These sessions are about Practical Wisdom for getting the most out of Life. *Breathing Techniques to eliminate stress and tension *Skills for improving relationships at home and at work *Tools to handle your mind and negative emotions Gives participants the practical knowledge and techniques to unlock their deepest potential and bring fullness to life. Each participant comes away lighter, with effective techniques for releasing mental and physical stress and increasing his or her health, ener …

What is lifedrawing? It is the artistic study of the nude human figure from observation of a live model.   In my opinion, it is the best way to learn how to draw. The studios I post meet at either the Dougherty Arts Center or at the Austin Visual Arts Association. Tuesday and Thursday morning figure drawing studios from 9:30 am to 12:30 require an RSVP. Wednesday afternoon studio also requires an RSVP. The Sunday afternoon, Monday evening and Thursday evening  studios are first come/first served …

Austin Art Events is a group of fellow artists and art enthusiasts who attend local art, music and film events!

WELCOME! We are a photography group dedicated to learning the fine points of artistic figure & glamour nude photography and lighting techniques, and perfecting our skill. We do this by taking lots of pictures & practicing at workshops. This group welcomes: accomplished professionals, first timers, & all those in between. If you are serious about photography, regardless of your skill level, and want to improve your skill at working with nude models, this group is probably for you. We take photogr …

We are a group of artists committed to Figure Drawing and Painting and the Modeling Arts, but within the context of a casual and fun pub environment.

This is a group for readers who love "The New Yorker." We'll get together and discuss articles and follow wherever the conversation takes us. Should be a great way to connect to like-minded folks for great discussions about the arts, politics, and interesting people and places.

Are you a bright, articulate LGBTQ professional who enjoys intellectual stimulation, the arts, and/or outdoors? In this friendship group we visit museums, meet for book club, hike, attend the ballet, swim, see live performances, etc. in a smoke-free, drug-free, mostly alcohol-free environment. This group is designed for people with these characteristics: Professionals (social workers, teachers, physicians, ballet instructors, engineers, retired, student, etc.) Bachelor's Degree or higher (or wo …

Capoeira is an Afro/Brazilian martial art which combines elements of self-defense, music, dance, acrobatics, history, and spirituality. The purpose of this meetup is to create a capoeira gathering which is: - free - stress-free - open to all ages and experience levels, beginners welcome - welcoming to practitioners of other martial arts - informal - outdoors My name is Pardal, I've been training capoeira for five years, and studying afro-brazilian religion and history for longer. I also have b …

Artists, Musicians, Makers, Dancers, Crafters, Designers, Reiki Masters, Massage Lovers, Tattoo Lovers, Lovers of the Weird, Tarot Readers, Burners, Hoopers, Fire Dancers, Yogi's, and just interesting folks who love life, love connecting and creating and sharing. It is more of a state of mind than a particular job or hobby that brings us together at "The Weirdery". We are not just "outside the box" thinkers, we have grabbed the box, painted it, added a few feathers and turned it into a cool lam …

We're a group that loves to socialize while experiencing a wide variety of activities throughout Austin. We're generally in our 30s & 40s. Join us for cocktails/wine, art/cultural events, dinner, brunch, live music, jazz/blues, art galleries, plays, improv, films, comedy clubs, volunteering, hiking, art creation projects: (painting, sketching, making jewelry, writing, knitting/crocheting, etc.), wine tastings, day trips and more! If this sounds good to you... then this Meetup is for you. Join us …

Austin Urban Sketchers was formed as a way for artists to get together and draw our city. This group was inspired by Urban Sketchers.org, an international organization that gathers people to draw and tell the visual stories they observe on location. Artists of all levels are welcomed in the group. The group is organized by artist/instructor Laurie Mann of LZM Studio and I am available during our drawing sessions to teach, give tips and help beginners. It is my intention that we all grow and lear …

Founded in 2011, FirePit Ceramics is a northwest Austin pottery gallery/studio specializing in adult and child clay classes. Our goal is to create a fun, safe, productive environment for all to enjoy. FirePit Ceramics is a space inspired and formed for the sole purpose of providing creative opportunities to individuals interested in the ceramic arts. We offer beginner, and intermediate, classes in wheel throwing and hand-building, as well as workshops, private lessons, and parties. We have ten …

Take painting or drawing lessons on a flexible schedule. 1-3pm on most Saturdays at Hobby Lobby Northwest. $15 per two hour lesson/class. Learn watercolor, oil, acrylic or pencil drawing. Everyone is on their own self paced course. For more information: http://www.marketingdesignsolutions.net/artlessons/ Instructor has over 17 years art instruction experience. Fine arts degrees U.T. Austin. Over 30 years painting/drawing experience. Go to Photos on the menu and view the student's and instructors …

The Art Enthusiast’s meets regularly to attend gallery openings, dance performances, photography exhibits, music performances, book signings and/or readings, film screenings, and special events that relate to the vibrant artistic art community. We look forward to meeting fellow art enthusiasts as we explore the artist endeavors that are being showcased in Austin Texas.

This group was started because it was hard to find other people in the Great Hills area who like to watch Mixed Martial Arts events (mostly the UFC). It is mainly for those folks in the Great Hills, and surrounding areas, who like to watch MMA events, but don't want to go too far out of the way to do so; anybody is more than welcome to join, though!

Art Therapy Austin offers workshops and Open Studios for the community. These workshops are geared for people who want to bring creativity back into their lives.

Real Writers is called Academic because it is designed to be like a workshop you would take at a big university, where the instructor would take seriously the fundamentals of literary techniques and straightforward criticism about member writing in order to understand those techniques. Real Writers is a literary workshop in which substantial literary ideas are developed in order to facilitate 'real' writing both in the form of literature and in related media. Any writer or artist could potential …

I decided to start this group because I enjoy meeting new folks and sharing what I have learned as a custom furniture maker for 38 years. The purpose of the group is to introduce interested people to the art of woodworking and to advance the skills of those with experience. Anyone who ever dreamed of making things with thier hands is encouraged to visit.

A gathering of minds for the exploration of the Processing and ProcessingJS programming languages. Come ready to learn and/or share what you already know. We want to attract artists and coders interested in generative art and parametric design.

Are you interested in learning more about the fire arts or just spinning poi? So are we! I started this meetup group for anybody else who also loves to spin and/or wants to learn how. If you don't have any poi, don't worry about it. I have many pairs of LED poi. Please try to RSVP so we'll be able to foresee shortage of poi supply. Usually about 5-10 people show up.

If you're into an eclectic array of live theatrical performance, let's meet up to take advantage of Austin's booming theatre scene! There are big theatres like Zach Scott and smaller theatres like The Off Center, Salvage Vanguard, Hyde Park Theater, the Vortex and more! And then there are all the small theatre companies that perform in spaces all over town! The possibilities are endless! It would be great to gather a wide variety of theatre lovers...youngsters to seniors, gays to straights, sing …

This is a workout group for anyone interested in learning real mixed martial arts skills and training like fighter without taking a beating. Classes are co-ed and designed to accomodate all fitness levels. We are not your typical "kickbox the air to music" kind of gym. We are real martial artists and we belive that you can get a great workout without compromising valid techniques and training methods. Come train with us and learn effective kickboxing combos and conditioning drills while burning …

Welcome! You have entered a safe joyous heart space where The Singing Tree grows. It is a gathering place for people to come together and share love, music, art, dance, nature, birth, family, and healing. We meet once a month to share and explore the natural and spiritual aspects of the birth experience. We welcome parents, doulas, pregnant moms, new moms, childcare professionals, grandparents, couples trying to conceive, healing practitioners, artists, sound healers, herbalists, plant lovers, m …

This is a group for people who like watching mixed martial arts events. I've been a big fan of MMA for many years, and I find that it's a lot more fun to watch the fights with a group of people who are equally vested (to some degree) in the outcome. Planning to choose locations in Downtown Austin.

I provide mobile arts and crafts classes in cafes, wine bars, restaurants and homes in central Austin. I also strive to use re-use, re-cycle, and re-purpose the majority of supplies used. Join a class to make a satisfying piece of art while getting to know other Austinites and supporting local business! Feel free to contact me if there is a specific activity you want to learn, as I can tailor a group or private class for you.

Experienced in Martial Arts? Interested in Martial Arts? Want to learn traditional Martial Arts at no cost (except a few dollars for equipment if you don't already have it) from a Hall of Fame Martial Artist? The philosophy of Martial Arts is to share knowledge, experience and abilities. If you are interested in becoming a member of a group that is non-judgemental on fitness level, experience level, age or gender join us for some Martial Arts fun and fitness! Workshops will include traditional O …

This group is for artists working in painting - oil and acrylic (watercolor welcome). We will meet to share ideas, constructively critique one another's works, and to paint! We'll scout locations to organize plein air sessions, cityscape and landscape, and organize studio sessions for still life. I believe that you make the most progress as an artist when you share the creative experience with other skilled artists. See ya soon!