Let's get together for some delicious coffee or tea, something sweet to eat, and good conversation about art. The Phoenix Village Art Center, in Phoenixville, PA, hosts a gathering with various artists to discuss their works. Each month will feature a new discussion, which may include artists talking about the current exhibit, art movies/books, a critiquing session, etc. Join us for a cup-a-joe and good conversation.

We will explore the connection between mindfulness, relaxation and creativity. We will have the opportunity to learn and utilize observational drawing and paint techniques- going outside weather permitting. We will have the opportunity to engage in exercises encouraging mindfulness and art making. All levels from beginner to seasoned artist are encouraged to attend.

Calling all creativity-seekers! Do you keep an art journal? Do you like to explore, imagine and play? Do you want to journal, color, paint, collage or stamp with like-minded individuals? This group is for novice and experienced art-journalers to come together once a month to work on their journals, share tools and resources, laugh, play and make new friends. So gather your journal, Sharpies, images that inspire you, stamps, paint, glitter, or whatever makes you happy.

SoulCollage® is an intuitive, imaginative, creative process that is a lot of fun. If you can use scissors and a glue stick you can do it! No artistic experience necessary. Participants create their own deck of SoulCollage® cards with images they choose from provided supplies. The cards become a form of visual memoir, giving expression to your unique story, in all its complexity and beauty. You will learn to consult your very own cards for guidance, wisdom, and self-discovery! SoulCollage® Sunday …

LEARN, CREATE, AND INSPIRE..... Are you ready to be self sufficient? This Group is perfect for beginners & intermediates, filled with endless possibilities in the makeup field. I started this group  because there are millions of women out there who love makeup but don't know how to apply it.

Calling all WOMEN, who are Lesbians, Queer, Bisexual and LateBloomers, *35 years old and above* from Mt. Airy and the Philadelphia area!  We know you're OUT there! We see you at Weavers Way Co-op, walking dogs in our groovy neighborhood, and in the Wissahickon, your rainbow & HRC flags! Maturity is a bonus here...singles, couples, ALL are welcome. ALL respected. *This is NOT a dating site, but if singles happen to get together, great!* ALL interests welcomed...athletes, readers, artists, moms, t …

Hi everyone and welcome. Thanks for your interest. I hope you will take the time to check out our group. We meet monthly on the third Wednesday of the month. JANUARY 2013 MARKS OUR FOURTH YEAR! Look over our past meeting topics for an idea of what we have done so far. Check out what people have said about the group and the meetings. You can also find a smattering of photos from our previous meetings and  if you visit the files section, you even can find a recording of our May 2010 presentation. …

Bring your poetry, your novels, your short stories, your songs, your spoken word, your prose, your inspiration. Join us in creating a vibrant and supportive community of writers. Bring your passion, your creativity, and your inspiration to our gatherings. We look forward to connecting with you! This group is an opportunity for creative writers to come together and support one another as we take risks and developiour skills and confidence as writers. We will hold open meetings to share our writin …

This is a group for those of us who don't always fit in. Maybe we are too smart, quirky, artistic, or just like to go down the roads less traveled. We will be doing all kinds of unconventional activities and explore what's unique and interesting in and around the city - maybe we can find offbeat film festivals, random karaoke, quirky museum exhibits, burlesque and drag shows, ghost tours, and any wide range of randomness once more ideas come in. We can also get into not so random activities, lik …

This group will gather monthly (we hope) to discuss archetypal, imaginal and spiritual psychology. These discussions will include considerations of published works, videos and blogs by post-Jungian thinkers like Robert Sardello, James Hillman, Mary Watkins, Paul Kugler, and Stephen Simmer, among many others. Central to this multivariant movement is an attempt to rethink psyche as soul. The main influence on the development of archetypal, imaginal and archetypal psychology is Carl Jung's analytic …

Berks Bards is a non-profit group active in the Greater Reading region since 1999. It promotes poetry as “living art” for ordinary people. Monthly poetry readings feature an invited poet and an open mic. They also host special poetry events for the Literary Festival in October and BardFest in April.

PCoGD will inform members on news within the graphic design community. We hope to give tips and information on tools, advancing your design, freelancing, legal aid services, conferences, awards, contest, grant information, networking, news on employment opportunities, and we hope to learn some new and exciting information from our members. All this when we all get the chance to "Meet-up!" PCoGD was formerly known as The Philadelphia Graphic Designers Meet-up. We decided to claim ourselves as a C …

Philly Bands Rock is a social group for men and women who live in PA, NJ or DE who love to rock. Did you ever hang out at the Empire Rock Club, Bonnie's or The Galaxy? Do you spend time at Redz, the legendary Dobbs, Mojo 13, JB McGuinnes, Troc, TLA, North Star Bar, Rebel Rock Bar, JC Washington House, The Stadium, Freddie's or the Electric Factory? Are you into rock, hard rock or heavy metal? Are you interested in meeting others for concerts and special events? If you answered yes to any of thes …

HI EVERYONE!!! I'm a designer, living in Philly. I have an unbelievable passion for creating stories, using story boards and pictures. Wanted to see if anyone shared my passion. Which brought me here. I would love to organize a meet up group or something where people who have a love of animation and storyboarding can share ideas, share drawings, paintings, color theories, maybe even some computer animation! Maybe start a team which we can just take an idea and run with it. I just want to know if …

Philly Gurlz Rock is a social group for females who live in PA, NJ or DE who love to rock. Did you ever hang out at the Empire Rock Club, Bonnie's or The Galaxy? Do you spend time at Redz, the legendary Dobbs, Mojo 13, JB McGuinnes, Troc, TLA, North Star Bar, Rebel Rock Bar, JC Washington House, The Stadium, Freddie's or the Electric Factory? Are you into rock, hard rock or heavy metal? Are you interested in meeting other cool girls for concerts and clubbing? If you answered yes to any of these …

I have spread my self too thin schedule-wise and I am not going to be able to organize and manage this meet-up group. Thanks for your interest.

Looking for other Metal and Rock adult guitarists to discuss guitar and jam with. All skill levels welcomed. If you like Van Halen, Metallica, Joe Satriani, and Volbeat, this group is for you.

I'm Robert Bohne, RobertBohne.com. I am passionate about landscape painting directly from nature, also known as Plein Air painting. I'm starting this group to meet others who also love plein air painting, to paint, scout out new locations, and to share ideas. I'm an experienced painter. I've studied at PAFA and Fleisher, and I'm represented by several galleries, including Artist's House in Phila., and I'm more than happy to assist beginners. So if you're just starting out, don't be shy. We all h …

Working Artists. Bring your art. Hear what others have to say in this open forum critique.

Attention! All Philadelphia area Jazz Lovers it doesn't matter if you’re Single, coupled or a new comer to town. we invite you to join us for weekly Live Jazz Meetups in and around the Philadelphia area. If you enjoy meeting new people, having fun, group discount rates at selected shows and most importantly Live Jazz, then this is the Meetup experience you've been waiting for. The Philadelphia Jazz Lovers Meetup Group is where you will have a chance to checkout some of the Jazz worlds best up an …

If you are ready to make the change from "business as usual" to "working different" join us and this growing global shift.  Whether you are a technology enthusiast, a visionary and dreamer, videographer, graphic designer, geek, writer, engineer, entrepreneur, musician, sound engineer, poet, software developer... we are getting together to share and collaborate!  We want to bring together as many bright, passionate and creative right and left brains  to share knowledge and skills, ideas and visio …

How To Write Your e-Book, Blog,Photo-Journal Site in 30 days (more or less) The goal of the club will be to promote & encourage people at all levels that are interested in writing: e-books, blog, photo journalism freelancing and being self employed or getting published.   The emphasis is on meeting up on a weekly basis where we can share ideas & network with one another. The club focus will be on a variety of styles.  All are welcome! We will have surprise guests at different times.  We will ha …

Between us, my two partners and I have more than 40 years experience in the music business. We want to assist musicians move their careers forward by sharing with them a better way to:  sell their music downloads,  save money buying gear,  promote themselves on social networks,  showcase their music and and also earn residual income. Musicians, Managers, Booking Agents, really anyone with interest in the business of music should come out and investigate this group.

Do you love african music? Can't get enough Fela Kuti, K'naan or Mamady Keita? Are you interested in learning african dance or enhance your skills? Did you always want to learn how to play a Djembe or DunDun? Then this group is for you. One day we might go to a concert of an african artist, another might find us at the Acana Festival or take a dance lesson. From visiting an african exhibit at the museum to eating at a senegalese restaurant or maybe even take a trip to Africa together...the sky i …

Like public art? Like public art that you can PLAY with? FIGMENT Philadelphia facilitates events where ANYONE can bring and share their art - as long as it's participatory or interactive in some fashion.  And it's free! Our meetups are informal meet-and-greets at Cherry St Tavern.   These aren't the actual art events - they're a chance to meet like-minded people, talk about participatory art, and plan future events.  If you are interested in participating in FIGMENT as an artist, interested in v …