We are citizens of the world living in the Bay Area. We are creative. Writers, poets, painters, readers, researchers. We love to create with our minds and hands. We meet once a month in my home and eat, drink , talk, bring our art to share and create a loving supportive community.

… We add to the book by meeting in small groups to go through the sequence together, to congratulate each other on work accomplished, to commiserate on work not accomplished, to nudge each other a little from day to day, and to generally give support to whatever’s happening with your creative work. The purpose of the Meetup as a whole is to organize these small groups. About one new group a month is created; group-creation happens whenever we have enough new people in a given area. So far most of …

… For a peek into past men's circles, visit our blog - http://menscircle.blogspot.com

WE ARE MERGING THIS MEETUP GROUP WITH BAY AREA CREATIVES   THE NEW GROUP WILL HAVE MORE EVENTS AND THUS BE ABLE TO OFFER MORE TO THE COMMUNITY

Intuitive Painting classes/workshops utilize painting as a tool for self discovery and spiritual exploration. This is a revolutionary way of unblocking creative potential and facilitating personal transformation. Through the use of spontaneous intuition and the Point Zero method of self questioning, participants find their authentic painting expression. Fears and judgments that have blocked creative energy can be used as the key to unlock the source of your passion and creative potential. Usi …

… We will be posting videos and writing that brings consciousness awareness and shows us the positive changes that are happening to inspire us and spark our own creative impulse. We encourage people to share videos and comments about what you are doing in the community and how we can support the change you would like to make. Please participate in the beauty of human creativity with us!

The definition of Artists Who THRIVE: combining creative freedom with business savvy. The mission of Artists Who THRIVE is to support artists, from all walks, to successfully combine their creative freedom and business savvy so that they may thrive. And thriving means effectively marketing and selling their art. This growing global community of artists includes painters, jewelers, photographers, videographers, designers, musicians, and more. We explore business and marketing strategies that are …

A forum for artists (painters, photographers, jewelers, sculptors, designers, writers, crafters) and any other creative types to meet and connect monthly. We will share our successes and struggles so others can benefit as well as get to know each other to develop a vibrant network.

  Friends of J. Posh Design Studio ..  ( Artist Fusion ) J. Posh Designs is an interior styling, set design and event production firm. Janina uses her personal artistic intuition and creative expressions to accentuate and design the simple elegance, ambiance and appointed balance for all events she produces, including staging luxury homes,corporate lobbies or od=ffices, party and meeting venues to theatrical and film sets.     Artist Fusion is a collaborative effort of talented artists striving …

A monthly meetup to share portfolios, bounce ideas around, and get to know each other as creative individuals. Bring whatever you want to share! Finished work, concepts, sketches... Also feel free to bring your sketchbook -- as this is a meetup for drawing stuff, we intend to do some drawing. xD Bring something that says something interesting about you and what your art is about -- doesn't matter if it's not sequential art. Because there tends to be a revolving door of new and old faces at these …

Meet other local writers and let creativity bloom! Come to a Writers Meetup to review work, trade literary tips, make friends and have fun! All writers -- and should-be writers -- are welcome! Whether published or not, serious or not, but perhaps you just want to be around others who think as you do - that would be this group. The target is lunches and/or dinners that provide a social setting for meeting like-minded people and hopefully you'll come away inspired! The fact is, most writers a …

I believe there is a need to reach out to the music community and provide a forum to expand any aspect of your musical interest. If you are a musician, composer, singer, song writer, recording engineer etc. and are interested in collaborating or exchaning your ideas in a creative environment then this would be a perfect opportunity to be a part of this group. We all have something to offer in terms of our expertise and knowledge. Bringing people together for the purpose of achieving personal gro …

Remember how women used to gather at each other's homes to make quilts, share their skills and mentor each other?  Let's do it!  We'll gather in each other's homes to foster life-long friendships, while teaching each other how to make treasures from trash.    Always FREE  ~ ALL AGES WELCOME! ~ YELP REVIEWS:  http://www.yelp.com/biz/diamonds-in-the-rough-a-creative-cooperative-meetup-daly-city  How it works... * The "Mentor" of the event hosts a new project at their home or in the community. Th …

WELCOME We're looking for other folks who, like us, have been bitten by the 'memoir bug' and would benefit from the outlet and support offered by a writing circle. Our group meets in the East Bay -- right now in South Berkeley -- twice a month.  We start with a prompt (or jump-off) exercise, then read work we’ve brought and give each other feedback. We welcome the interest of anyone who is willing to:  (1) Attend each of the sessions between now and June 3rd.  (2) Begin writing, if you haven't a …

Hosted @ St. Cyprian's 2097 Turk Street (at Lyon) San Francisco 94115 First Fridays of the month • 8 to 10 pm Surprise Guest Singer/Songwriter Bring Your Instrument • Join Us and Play We’re opening this event to local musicians and songwriters who wish to share their compositions in a song circle forum. The venue will be upstairs in the church sanctuary at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church, where the acoustics are fabulous for singing and performing. From emerging musicians to seasoned performers, …

The coolest writers circle ever! We meet twice a month, every other Thursday at 7:30. A lovely place to share and hear short fiction, experimental pieces, personal narratives, anything as long as it's shortish, (say under 3,000 words?) Here's what you can expect; You'll ring the doorbell, a smiling woman will answer the door and offer you pink lemonade or tea and cookies. You'll sit down under a mosaic of a Ballerina and sample the refreshment as the other group members trickle in. When everyone …