(We're not really grumpy.  We just need our coffee) A writing group for the early birds or wannabe early birds who aspire to get some writing done in the early hours before the day eats everything. This is not an evaluation or critique meetup (necessarily), but just a shared commitment to starting the day with coffee, camaraderie and keystrokes. May it serve as a building block for your morning writing practice no matter what kind of writing you're doing.  At this time there is one weekly me …

Another name for Sit, Down, Shut up & Write. This group follows in the theme of SDSU&W with the point of NANOWRIMO. This is the place to finish your manuscript, complete that short-story or FINALLY begin writing that story bouncing around in your head. If you: Always wanted to write, but just needed to start, continue or finish Want to know where to begin your story Need to feel like your amongst kindred spirits Wish to get through that dreaded writers block Are just curious about writing Come …

Meet other local readers and followers of The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron.

Professional commitments have prevented the founding organizers of this group from continuing as the leaders, so we're in the process of re-booting and expect to resume meeting in March.    Current members:  We'll stick pretty close to the group's original set up, and we hope you'll continue to participate.  New / Potential members:  Here's what we're about...   This group is for writers who are seeking inspiration, grappling with writer's block, need a nudge (or shove) to get started, or are in …

This is an experimental meetup which provides you with painting technique demos, art history slideshows, and a space to paint and practice your craft (or start learning it from scratch). Having just finished teaching an Informal Class at UT on "Explorations in Color & Texture" some students asked me to continue the course to allow them the time and space to put into practice the techniques they had learned. So, I found a space where people can bring their ideas and questions to continue explorin …

Koumori Comics is a group of artists and writers dedicated to learning, crafting, and supporting independent comics and the greater Austin community. We're looking for artists and writers of all skill-levels who are excited to develop their skill in a community of other artists and writers. Come check us out!

Te gusta pintar? nunca has tocado un pincel pero quieres conocer gente interesante? Ven a disfrutar una noche de creatividad, inspiración, buena compañía y agradable plática en nuestro estudio. Trae tu bebida favorita, prueba los deliciosos aperitivos y explora tu talento mientras haces nuevas amistades. Todos los viernes de 7pm a 9:30pm. Costo $25 (incluye todos los materiales y aperitivos) 2002 Southern Oaks # D, Austin, TX 78745 Informes a: artestudio.taller@gmail.com 512 415 9376  

If you are a woman who wants to write, who does write, who did write and wants to again, who has only wished you could write, you now have a group of like-minded ladies. You will be ready to give and get  feedback from the feminine viewpoint from women who understand the issues important to women, who can give encouragement and support and who empathize with the practice of writing by and for women. Whatever your reasons for writing--for publication, for memoir writing, for self discovery, to le …

What makes a fun/peaceful and loving hippie? There may be a myriad of answers, but if you consider yourself one, you are in the right place! We are a diverse group of creative, unique and vibrant individuals. This is the place to meet other local hippies, free spirits, tree-huggers, freethinkers, counter-culturists, open-minded progressive humans. This group has a sense of community that you may not find in other Meetups -- we are not just bound by our common interests, but by our beliefs as wel …