This group is for cultural creatives, integrative arts practitioners, earth lovers, rhythm-makers, the somatically inspired, and meditators of all stripes. We regularly host happenings that are dedicated to creating beauty and a deeper love for the self, the body, the other, & the mystery. Happenings are offered 'open bowl' style at Be Space in SE Portland.

An opportunity for artists working in polymer and other media to network, share ideas and promote polymer as an expressive art medium.

You ever see the team with the light up costumes on "America got's Talent"? This is a work shop to help people create and make projects, art and personal creations with el wire and el panels. We have the material and the knowledge for helping in your creations and ideas. El wire is flexable and can be used in any veriety of applications. Add it to bags, backpacks, bikes, helmets, clothing, masks, costumes, toys, cars, the list is endless. We invite family's for some quality time making projects …

No art experience is required for this drawing and painting class which roams the greater Portland area (though wine drinking experience does help!). Working with a professional artist with The Roaming Studio, you'll create an art project (drawing and painting, we are strictly 2D in this class) in a creative, non critical class setting, and enjoy wine and good conversation. Jump in on one of the Drink and Draws already advertised, or get a lesson for free if you agree to host one at your home! B …

This is a group of writers and artists and crafters who love to make zines and chapbooks. Join us for discussions, workshops, production meetings (where we actually physically make zines). We'll share tools and resources, host visiting artists, and support each other in achieving our goals with our writing and art.

This group is about helping Portlanders meet their deep inner yearning for more sensuality, more sexiness, and more connection. We do this by inviting any sex positive groups, events, or individuals to let the group know about happenings they may be offering or have heard about. Since the brain is the most important sex organ we have, this group is interested in, Stimulating ideas around sex, love, relationship styles, community, Erotic poetry, literature, and film, Classes and workshops. Sinc …

Just a group of people wanting to get together and discuss Ving Tsun in its many forms and applications. Compare notes and perhaps train in an open minded forum. This group is open to the experienced and novice. Weather you are just looking to get information on where to go to learn and discuss what the style is all about or if you are a seasoned practitioner that wants to discuss and practice what they know. This is not a place for attitudes or a "my system is better than yours" discussion. All …

yog/A/rt is an experimental Hatha & Vinyasa yoga experience for all levels. Years of fine art and yoga practice led the instructor to appreciate how your busy left brain can relax and heal while the creative, in-the-moment right brain has a chance to be present as you move through physical postures. Practitioners will begin class by drawing/writing an intention (bring a sketchbook/materials provided!). We then move through asanas (poses) with focus on breath, alignment, the wrists, neck, and sho …

If you are wondering how to reconnect to your artistic side and yearning for a connection to your intuitive wise self, you will find a bubbling fountain of both in SoulCollage®. I invite you to glue bits and pieces of imagery and symbolism together to create an opening to your inner self, while creating meaningful art.  No artistic ability or degrees are necessary. SoulCollage® is creating your own personal wisdom cards about you. It offers self-reflection, painting a different picture of how to …

..the bard | the priest | the poet | the storyteller | and the questions themselves... We all have musings... questions about stuff that really matters. There are questions that call us into the presence of things... and we wonder... these are the ones we sit with. We invite the bard, the poet, the artist, the storyteller to give us first entry into the questions... then we sit in circle withour stories, curiosity, peeling the layers off. Pubs and Coffeehouses feel unpretentious, inhabitable, pl …

The purpose of this group is to meet for "intellectual" discussions about a wide variety of subjects. This basically means the abstract analysis of the ideas in a subject. And the goal is to do it in a cooperative, courteous manner. The motive behind the group is to provide an opportunity to talk about ideas, so it's really not a place to relate personal stories or vent personal feelings. Our discussions are expected to be strongly based in reason & rationality. This means the kind of logical, r …

Do you have something to share, but can’t quite put your finger on it? Sometimes it can feel like our lives are a series of disconnected events. Our society gives us a list of bullet-point categories to associate our experiences with, so we know what’s “normal” and what is “outside-the-box,” but not everything fits. We yearn to make sense of our own experiences… And it’s easy to become isolated. Our Social Network community helps us “connect,” but leaves us yearning for communal experience. We a …

Meet others over the age of 21 who are interested in drawing or painting the figure. While possibly making some friends along the way. Ideas and input from the group will be welcomed. Also it doesn't matter what your skill level is all are encouraged to come create and grow, while having fun along the way. I want this to be a positive experience for everyone so again if you have any ideas that might enhance the experience please share them after all thats what art is the sharing of ideas.

This is just for fun.  Our city is beautiful!  Let's descend upon some of it's loveliest parks, courtyards, over-grown alleyways and graffiti covered train yards.  Let's land like a flock of geese with our long legged easels and respectfully take over a public place for a progressive form of loitering.  We can stay a couple of hours, splash around some colors, soak up some sun,  and then move on to somewhere nearby for a drink and to appreciate each others' unique perspectives and talents. Prac …

Does life surprise you at times? Do you want to live life more fully, agile, flexible, and courageous? Life is Improvisation – Because Life isn't Scripted! Improv is more than a performance art. it is a life art--a metaphor for life. We will focus on how to “perform” a magical life rather than how to perform on stage. We will offer an opportunity to learn life skills that will bring out your deepest authentic self in all aspects of life. For some, Improv will become part of their spiritual pract …

Meeting up every weekend for some casual, uninstructed plein air painting and drawing. All levels, ages and mediums welcome. Come explore the natural beauty around the Portland area while practicing your artistic craft. We'll be meeting at parks, vineyards, rivers, lakes and many other locations. Get out of the studio and join us for some fresh air and good company. Sessions will last 3-4 hours followed by networking, conversation and reflection at a nearby restaurant or watering hole.

Do you sell handrafted items? Whether you're trying to start your own business or have been selling your wares for years, let's help each other increase sales! I have high expectations for this group to become not only a close-knit networking and mentorship resource, but also to develop into a marketing entity in and of itself.  In other words, for "Made in Vancouver, USA" to be a directory of sorts for buyers to seek out locally handcrafted products.  I believe that people have a desire more th …

Calling all crafty people! If your craft is portable, then pack it up and bring it along to a crafternoon. Crafternoons are a chance for creative people to get together to socialize and meet new people...and get crafty! This is not just for knitters. All crafters all welcome. You might also find someone who's doing something you'd like to learn.

A democratic inquiry group that elects questions from a participant generated list. Also check out our main website at socratescafepdx.wordpress.com

This group is for people who like watching, talking, and generally appreciating UFC. It's also for people who like who like good food, drinks, and conversation with UFC in the background. I'll admit, I'm not the biggest fan of UFC so any level of interest is welcome! The goal of the group is to pick a convenient bar that's playing a PPV UFC event, meet, enjoy each other's company, and watch some MMA. I look forward to seeing all of you at an event!

We Shall Build Interesting Bikes and Devices for New Applications on Bikes. Some Art Forms can Be Employed to Create Unususal appearence to Bikes and Inspire Art Creations from the Memebers. We are a New and Simple group. Non-Complicated and Directed at Creative thinking!

Are you looking for your true purpose in life? Do you feel that you've lost that passion you used to have, and want to rediscover? You always have this yarning to share your creative gifts/talent, but does your mind/thought somehow get in the way? Combining dance/movements, vocal expressions, sound healing, drama therapy, shamanic journey/guided imagery, and creative expressions with her a long time teacher Camille Maurine's Moving Theater (http://www.camillemaurine.com/page5/page5.html), Star G …

This group is primarily intended for people who are new in town and those not so new who want to get to know their city better. If you are interested in exploring the Portland area and making new friends, then this Meetup is for you!  We strive to have a diverse and active calender of events. Join us if you just moved to Portland or even if you grew up in the area as everyone is welcome.  If you have any ideas or suggestions for events, please let me know. If you would be interested in becoming …

Welcome to the Portland Bronies! This is where fans of My Little Pony Friendship is Magic come to talk, hang out, and play games, we have bronies of all age's, and all are welcome. Feel free to suggest meet ups and join the fun!

For camera enthusiasts, new to the art and old hands. Our membership is made up of mostly digital camera users (both dSLR and point & shoot), but we also welcome film shooters. It's all about photography. Are you new to digital SLRs? We can help! You can post your question(s) on our message boards... BUT the best place to learn more is at our monthly meetings. Here you can talk about gear, tips, locations, and techniques. Do you enjoy taking pictures? ...going out to shoot? ...or looking to prac …

Offering Many Pathways for your Inner Journey Celestial Awakenings is a New Age Metaphysical store with a wide selection of high quality, transformational jewelry, crystals, incense, Buddhist items, books, essential oil blends, runes, candles, wiccan and pagan magic and altar tools, tarot, fairies, angels, feng shui, sage, meditation music, gifts, pendulums, wall art, salt lamps and so much more. Our staff is friendly and knowledgable. Our vision is to help provide a nurturing, healing, environm …

Discover your inner creative self, or deepen your relationship with this part of you, through collaborative play, brief and approachable mindfulness practices, and a playful approach to creativity. Get back to the childlike joy of artmaking without the need to make something "good." You will be surprised and amazed at what flows out of your being when you set aside beliefs about who is an "artist" and who is not. We are all artists creating our own lives!

Hello! We are a unique group of individuals with one general common interest . . . learning how, and actually making our own movies and video productions. To that end, our Members often help one-another with various "Film" Production tasks.  We each learn and grow our personal experience, abilities and understanding through practical "on the job" exposure to "real film production".  This is just one way of many we encourage and support our members efforts to learn the Art of Producing Digital Vi …