Dear Fellow Painter, Welcome to our Sacramento Plein Air Painters group! "Plein air" is French for painting in the open air, (outdoors), in the natural elements, which sometimes comes with braving the thick fog, or the blistering sun, wind, bugs, etc. Sometimes painting in public places all alone can feel awkward.  As painters meeting together, we find comfort in camaraderie, and often inspire each other. The best part about painting together is the friendships that grow from our times togeth …

This group is for those who long for a sense of permanence. It is for those who believe in the interconnectedness between culture, community, self, soil and food. It is for the nurturerers, the backyard farmers, the worm watchers. If you were raised in the modern suburb and cried the first time you tasted a tomato that came from a garden and not a store, you'll find friends here. If you are a scavenger, a mud builder, a farmer, a guerrilla gardener, an artist, a naturalist, an environmentalis …

Meet fellow designers, share idea and network with them! Whether you are a graphic designer, web designer, artist, photographer, videographer or just a mix of all... this group is for you! Our Meetup will have a live online broadcast open to all members. Whether you live in Houston, Phoenix or Seattle, you can be a member and benefit from the group. Come to our DesignerProfit Meetup to share experiences, creativity, tips and business practices that make your work profitable. It's all about …

alt+library is a place to meet other readers and find new ways to be a part of the library community. The Sacramento Public Library has changed--we're conducting book clubs in bars and coffee shops, organizing speed dating events, and hosting videogame tournaments, in addition to lending books, movies, music, and more. This is the place to find out about some of our newest events. Also, look at our website: www.altlibrary.com. Future books: May: The Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner Past book cl …

The purpose of this group is to allow people who like to write to share their work and get inspiration. Fiction/ non-fiction. Prose, poetry. Prolific/ published/ non-published/ stuck in writer's block...Anything goes. You are welcome so long as you enjoy writing as a form of self-expression. Bring a sample of your own work (or idea if you are really stuck) to share and be prepared to listen to others read what they have written. The idea is that we can help one another through constructive criti …

Come enjoy a fun, dynamic creative writing workshop that will ignite your creative juices and inspire you to write, write, write. Beth Johnson, a trained AWA Affiliate, facilitates all workshops. In each writing workshop, you will enjoy: –A comfortable, quiet place to sit and write –Writing prompts intended to jump start fresh, new, first-draft writing –A writing environment where everyone can feel safe and respected –Inspiration to look deeply and write about what matters to you What to Expec …

This group is open to anyone interested in photography, that includes photographers, make up artists, fashion designers/stylists, hair stylists and models.

Capitol City Shooters is a new group designed for PHOTOGRAPHERS OF ALL LEVELS, from beginner to advanced. WE ALSO WELCOME MODELS AND MAKEUP ARTISTS LOOKING TO BUILD OR EXPAND THEIR PORTFOLIO. We will set up weekly to monthly hands on photography workshops, model shoots, and themed photo shoots that will be a great addition to your portfolio. Models and Makeup Artists are used for our photoshoot sessions and convenient Old Sacramento Studio location for our studio shoots and classes. Join us and …

A place for fellow artists to let flow creative ideas, experiences, juices and yes, even failures. (Without which there would be no serendipity) Followers of bright & shiny things, Glass/Ceramisc/Metals/Combinations Thereof... Artists who want to mix, match, experiment with, push that silly envelope! And who want to play with others who do too. So if you, Weld, Fuse, Enamel, Blow, Fire, Torch, Solder, Put anything in a Kiln, in a Pit or in a Hot Box or are thinking about it, this is the forum/ g …

For unashamed fans of the Fab Four to come together and have fun! This is a great way to get out and meet up with other Beatle fans just like you! All Beatlesque music and events embraced as well. Know of a band or artist who fits the mold? Share it here! Have an idea or outing you want to present to the group? Do it! Because in the end, it's always all about the music.

Figure Drawing and Painting. Plein Air Painting. Still life painting. Art Events.  And more!!!!  You can learn more about us at http://patrisstudiogallery.blogspot.com/ This is a group for artists who love plein air painting, life drawing, figure painting. still life painting, and working from life. We have classes, workshops, open studio sessions, fun art events and more! Enjoy opportunities to learn, practice, grow, and share the artist camaraderie with other creative individuals in a fun, wel …

KOH Library and Cultural Center is proud to present enlightening cultural events for the whole community including independant film screenings, conversations with authors and artists, and seminars on a wide variety of topics.

The HTML5 meetup group of Sacramento is a community of front-end developers, designers, and artists that come together to meet one another, learn, share, and work on projects. With such a rapidly evolving web its easy to get lost in technology. But together we can navigate through the noise to push our web developer community past the avant garde. Join us and lets build, design, code!

Welcome Fellow Sketcher! Sacramento Sketchers is a new group (started in November 2012) for artists who enjoy the challenge of sketching and drawing landscape scenes, objects, portraits and figures from real life. Our events are partnered up with the well-established Sacramento Plein Air Painters meetup group which currently has 480 members.  So, more artists usually attend our events than the RSVP numbers on our pages indicate. If you like the camaraderie and feedback of being around other arti …

A small but friendly group of writers who will challenge you and bring out the best in your fiction.

This is a group for anyone interested in Mixed Media Art. All skill levels welcome! We will explore various mixed media techniques depending on our interests. Painting, drawing, collage, found objects, backgrounds, lettering, and other creative arts. To start off the group we will work with a book as a guide and then eventually work into doing whatever we like. If you have an interest in learning more about mixed media art, teaching mixed media art or just want to find a new creative en devour t …

We are a group of local writers, musicians, dancers, actors, painters, film makers, photographers, sculptors, and any other kind of artists. We gather to learn about each other's projects, explore collaboration opportunities, support each other in the creative process, and have fun at artsy house parties.

This group is for all those who love to sing with others. As a group we will harmonize, and socialize in an artistic setting. The music will be choral arrangements that can be learned in an evening. No music knowledge required, learn from others around you or by sound.

The Chinese Community Church Hula Fellowship teaches Hula dance to people of all ages and all levels of ability. Learn how to tell a story with your heart, hands, and body. We perform with a live ukulele band and provide entertainment to the community. Enjoy the fun and fellowship! Our instructor is Kanoelani. She has been a Polynesian Dance Instructor for over 20 years. She is the Artistic Director for Polynesian Dance at Sacramento City College and CSU-Sacramento. Kumu for the Dancers of the P …

Work on your social and dating skills with us. Our meetups include hands-on presentations from world-reknowned dating coaches. At the tailend we have optional field trip outings, in which we go out to public venues, meet people, interact and get useful real-time feedback that helps us all improve our social skills -- especially with women. We have members who are as old as the most senior of senior citizens, but you must be at least 18 years old to join. We also have some female members. This gr …

Flow artists UNITE! share, collaborate, co-create, creative expression with our props and bodies. Hoops, poi, staff, flags, dance of all kinds, drummers, and those who wish to create community within our flow arts are always welcome :)

Hi!  This group was created as a fun way for all to make genuine connections with like minded people, as we learn more about, experience, and integrate WellBEing in all aspects of life... Connect with  kindred spirits interested in personal growth, integrity, new experiences, and a healthy lifestyle. We'll feature a variety of group events, experiential talks with local experts on related topics, dining & new foods, positive & informational documentaries, collaborations, abundance creating, arti …

Welcome to the Party! Let's create something beautiful and precious! Join us to meet other jewelry artist to share ideas, create new designs, and learn new techniques like rapid prototype casting. A ring for each finger, a gift for someone we love, to sell it and start a new business.  The possibilities are endless... :) Free classes for beginners and advancers alike.