Brooklyn Nude is a life drawing night catering to creative professionals, illustrators, animators, designers and fine artists. We meet twice monthly at Bunnycutlet Gallery in Williamsburg.

This mission of this group is to help you reach your writing goals. We meet approximately once a month and the group meeting format will change from time to time and will tend to alternate between writing exercises, writing time, group coaching and some small talks on creativity. The group is led by Karmen Lizzul a writer, artist and professional coach. Karmen has her MFA in writing from Vermont college, a BFA from the School of Visual Arts and has recently been trained as a professional coach …

The Inspired Word is the hottest open mic series in New York City. "It's not just a series, it's a movement." It joins the passion of words as well as a loving community with dazzling, inspiring entertainment. In addition to showcasing new talent in our open mic, we've also featured some of the best performers in the country - actresses Jill Eikenberry and Amber Tamblyn, actor/comedian Taylor Negron, comedian John Fugelsang, American Idol finalist Anwar Robinson, Grammy nominated singer Carolyn …

This group is for you if you would like a great group of people to paint with as well as an experienced, professional painter alongside you to show you the ropes and help develop your own creativity. Don't go it alone; have someone there to help bring out the best in your paintings! So you would like to try painting and you don't have an easel or paints? No problem, just choose the day you can attend and everything needed will be brought along for you! Never painted before? Not to worry! Your in …

Welcome artists and friends of the arts! The Middletown Arts Group is a place for artists and art lovers to share news of their arts related activities and work. The group was started to update Middletown residents and friends from surrounding communities about happenings at the Middletown Arts Center (MAC). The MAC offers exciting arts classes, programs and entertainment for all ages and abilities. We hope members of our group enjoy meeting each other and sharing their passion for the arts th …

This group was created to bring together artists in the community to enjoy drawing from a live model. Classes are offered on an ongoing basis. This will be an amazing community designed to empower artists and those who love the arts. We are very grateful to our models and hold them in the highest regard.  If you are interested in modeling, please email Martine Bisagni at brooklynworkshopgallery@earthlink.net  or call the gallery at 718-7979427.  Thank you.

This is a group for anyone who would like to learn to paint in Watercolor and Sketch in Prospect Park. I will offer instruction and demonstrations for those who would like it. Feel free to join if you already are already experienced and just want to paint/draw with a group. Bring your own materials and feel free to ask for suggestions on buying materials. $15 includes demonstrations/instruction.

This is for artists of all skill levels. It gives artists a chance to meet and drink and draw in a more comfortable environment. It gives artists a chance to sketch live models and listen to cool music based on a monthly theme......while drinking in a bar.

As actors, dancers, musicians, visual artists and people working in creative fields, many of us have spent years honing our artistic skills and talents but have neglected to focus our efforts on strengthening the left side of our brain-the business-oriented side. Yet as creative professionals, we must develop and possess skills entrepreneurial and business skills to get ahead and showcase our talents while taking control of our finances and careers. At this meetup group, you will be introduced …

Think Hemingway and Stein going at it in Paris or the artists around the Algonquin Round Table. We're looking for deep discussions among artists about philosophy, politics, and, of course, art. If you are craving intellectual stimuli for your artistic work and for your soul, this is the group for you. The purpose of this group is to feed the soul. We may have themes some months, or free talks other months. We'lll explore some painters and musicians and writers and how they are relevant to our wo …

Do you want to be the Matador of your own Bull Shit? Unleash the creative animal within you and run wild with it, dance with it and duel with it on paper for an hour. You may end up with a little sweat on your brow but PETA will be happy because no blood will be shed. Here’s the skinny. This is just a group of folks who will get together on a monthly basis to write on a topic decided last moment that night. For one hour we will write continuously, while perhaps sniffing and swirling wine. At the …

We’re looking for Choreographers, Dancers, Organizers, and Movement Artists of all kinds who are interested in bringing their art form to the Occupy Movement. A group is forming and will be meeting regularly to incubate ideas for creating dance that aligns with the Occupy movement in either content or form. There’s currently a focus on planning classes, actions, and choreography to be present for the September 15-September 17th Anniversary Weekend of Occupy Wall Street. But most importantly, we’ …

Like me, many people enjoy getting together and creating in a fun and supportive environment. It is with that in mind that I offer space/place for anyone interested in exploring his or her creativity at any level and for those who just enjoy getting together for inspiration/motivation to create at any level with just about anything you can carry into the space such as pencil, charcoal, pastels, acrylics, collage, knitting, you get the idea(except anything toxic, which unfortunately includes oil …

This group is to get like minded creative people together locally to talk and share their experiences and process when making and sewing. I hope to create a unique Brooklyn creative community of people who enjoy sewing and making things especially clothing.  I will also be teaching and organizing classes and workshops to build members skill sets.

Painting the Essence of the Feminine Divine. Join Leslie for a day of deepening your creative practice, with an intentional creativity painting technique by Shiloh Sophia McCloud. Connecting you to the Sacred Mother within, no experience necessary as you get One-on-one painting support, focusing on her message to you. The workshops will explore deep listening and intuition with your own Sacred Madonna, entering her Sacred Heart, as we paint her colorful glorious nature. Anyone can paint. No expe …

It's too hard to find people interested in esthetic philosophy. Even other artists and designers seem to shy away from the topic. Are we too busy, too few and far between or is it just intimidating to talk about? This group encourages super informal, totally mellow, open-minded and no-pressure conversations about Art & Design Theory and Aesthetic Philosophy! Anyone with an interest in these topics is welcome. All ages, levels of experience and educational backgrounds are welcome! This group wa …

Creativity is an expression of life.  It is a form of communication, as important as spoken language, but all too often we are cut off from this part of ourselves. We are encouraged to draw, paint and dance as children, but as adults we are told that these endeavors are secondary to more practical concerns. Nothing could be further from the truth.  Our ability to transform concepts, ideas, stories or life experience into images, objects, sounds and movement is essential to a full and rich expres …

This is a group for [people who are, or have been, inspired gto write due to life circumstances. You do not have to write about the circumstance only to use it to propel your creativity. A group that will continue to inspire you through mutual help, productive critique and support.

Invitation to all Professional /Artistically inclined people .who loves to create good input and interaction towards fellow artists to promote individuals talent without limitation.Join the group to explore and create a positive outlook of Artistic Skills and support one another Socializing and networking .Welcome new ideas to lead us to part of the community events exhibition/auctions by using our Pens,brushstrokes skills and more......let's Meetup once a week @ the met Museum lobby and listen …

Come one, come ALL to the AMAZING Long Island Creative Liver Detox Circle! Everyday your body is under constant assault from an endless array of toxic encounters in the air you breathe, the water you drink, even the food you eat. While your body has certain cleansing abilities, it can't keep up. This Liver Detox Circle will meet on a monthly basis. Join us and learn to detox your liver the right way!!! Learn about various nutrients, herbs, and various modalities such as cold lasers, and lymphati …

This is a group for anyone interested in Japanese culture and language. We will make Japanese crafts, box or fan etc with Origami paper and Sumi- ink etc. All Japanese level are welcome. You don't need to speak Japanese. Let's touch and feel Japanese culture together~

Throughout my life creative work has brought me comfort and has helped me to move fluidly through personal decisions. I have worked in schools, hospitals and through community organizations to offer people an opportunity to explore creative experiences that help them to find new resources within themselves. All skill levels are welcome. Experienced artists can benefit from working in a beginner's state with an unfamiliar materials and new artists can learn which materials offer them an experienc …

This is a group for beginners on oil painting. If you always want to try but never have the opportunity to express yourself with a brush stroke the time is now. Join us for a creative, fun and relaxing experience.

This is a group for anyone interested in sewing, design, crafts, quilting and having fun! All skills levels are welcome. I started this group to expand our current sewing circles and to get a jump start on creating larger quilt circles. Also, I love designing fashion forward pieces that are realistic to wear day in and out. Looking forward to exploring sewing and design more with you.”

This is a group for artists of all varieties! Creativity is a gift that we can use to improve our lives and our connection to spirit. Learn techniques for embracing creativity to lead more fulfilling lives. Art can be used in many ways. It can be a meditative tool, a means to manifest desires, or a vehicle to release emotion. It can be used to gain connection with your higher-self, angels and guides, etc., and to simply exist within a state of joy and peace.

This group is undergoing some changes! Possible hosting at a venue, announcements to come!

Are you… A creative woman who wants more out of life, but has been unable to express your creative side? A woman wanting to connect to a Higher Spiritual Power? A woman wanting to develop your self-image and self-worth? A woman who wants to empower other women and children? A woman who wants to step into your authentic voice, passion, and identify your unique purpose? A female with an entrepreneur mind needing guidance to develop your business? A woman who is transitioning in her education, care …

The Lila Group is an ongoing womens' circle using expressive arts, ritual and games to explore ones relationship to Self, others, higher self, God, soul and life path. Lila in sanskrit means "play" or "divine play." Thus "Lila" describes the existence of everything as the result of the creative play of the divine absolute. What is Expressive Arts? Expressive Arts weaves multiple modalities planned and spontaneous: drawing, painting, clay, mask making, drama games, role play, music, journaling, c …