The idea of the group is for new friends, fun projects, creative crafts, natural bath and beauty, where you can save a lot of money learning how to do your own and have a lot of fun doing it!  We might make perfume one month, bath bombs or bath salts the next, even candles, soap, lip gloss, natural mineral make-up and more.  Whatever you might like!  I have some know-how and a great location that we can use.  Some of the meet ups will be free, some of the projects will either require you to brin …

Magic happens when like-minded, friendly women spend time together around the kitchen table. We are a caring community of creative women who enjoy making things by hand. We used to be called Silicon Valley Scrappers. Now we are known as Around the Crafting Table. While most events are focused on paper crafts like scrapbooking or card making we welcome crafters of all styles. We’re also a foodie group. Many of us are Etsy fans or Pinterestaholics. Check out the different types of events that we m …

We are a group of gals (and guys, if there are any so inclined) who get together to make things and drink cocktails. We may be working with paper, paints, stamps, sewing, bedazzling, making small gifts or ornaments. During or after our craft-making we can enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail! Whatever our craft, the cocktail will match!  Drinking cocktails is not a requirement to be a part of the fun!

We will be building things together. So get your dream hats on and your crafty paws ready to make the greatest thing ever! We'll use power tools and raw materials to make awesome creations.

Welcome to Handmade Enthusiasts where we celebrate the arts and crafts while also making new friends and connections. At Handmade Enthusiasts, our group provides a great forum to learn new crafts, to try new arts and to explore the wonderful world of art and craft.  With our "sister" meetup group, Art and Craft-Tastic, we enjoy a wide variety of crafting courses including: Knitting and Crochet Felting Jewelry Making Beadweaving Wire Wrapping Silver Clay Riveting Collage Painting Sewing Chain M …

Project Society is empowering makers, DIYers, crafters, artisans, tinkerers, etc... to come together and create and build crafting businesses. We are organizing meetups for individuals to demonstrate or instruct on how they craft, and people will be able to purchase the materials before or after to make that item. Or, crafters and makers can just come and mingle and make their own items. Host: Want to invite some friends or learn about something in particular? You can let us know, we'll find a …

This group is for ladies that love to either stamp, scrapbook, make cards or paper crafts. Even occasionally play with a little fabric. I love to be crafty and help to bring that gift out in others. I would love to craft with you and show you some techniques and maybe you can show me some too! This group is for anyone in the Oakley, Brentwood, Discovery Bay or Antioch area. Most Meetups will either be in Oakley or Brentwood at a Round Table Pizza or my home. If you would like to have a FREE in-h …

This group is for people who enjoy drawing, painting, sculpting, crafts, or any other creative pursuit. To be surrounded by creative minds while bouncing ideas off of each other. Any medium is welcome, including animation, visual development, graphic design, comics, manga and writers. Industry professionals welcome and encouraged to join. All levels welcome. Join as a student or as a Mentor. Everyone who is 18 and up is welcome!

TechShop is a membership-based workshop that provides members with access to tools and equipment, instruction, and a community of creative and supportive people so they can build the things they have always wanted to make. We'll be hosting a variety of informal groups to talk about and show off what they've been up to in all sorts of areas; Arduino, crafts, lasers, models, furniture, green tech..  whatever folks get up to at TechShop.  This Meetup Group is to let you, the Makers, know what's hap …

We're dedicated to giving mothers the time and space to explore do-it-yourself craft and design, hacker/maker culture, entrepreneurship, and all manner of creative expression. Because our kids learn by watching us, we provide on-site childcare for all daytime (and some evening) meetups. Although we are founded by and for moms, dads are welcome, too! (Many thanks to Mothership HackerMoms for letting us borrow their mission statement!)

This is a group for thirty-something women who are looking to share the best time of there life with great girlfriends. Whether your married, single, divorced, with or without kids this group is for all the wonderful women looking to make lasting friendship. We are down to earth, totally laid back, drama-free, friendly and outgoing. If you can think it up we will do it. Something to do is wine tasting, going to museums, tea parties, dinner out, theatre, geocaching, comedy clubs, craft nights, go …

We gather in each other's homes to foster life-long friendships, while teaching each other how to make treasures from trash. Always $5 ~ ALL AGES WELCOME! ~ YELP REVIEWS:  http://www.yelp.com/biz/diamonds-in-the-rough-a-creative-cooperative-meetup-daly-city Past projects:   paper beads, records to bowls, earrings/bracelets/pins, clocks from objects, succulent living wreaths, coil baskets, shaggy rag rugs, no sew table runners, make a lamp, rain chains, starburst mirrors, garden candle lanterns, …

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We LOVE Pinterest and this group is all about actually MAKING things we are inspired by on-line. Each month will have a special theme and a board everyone can vote on the project they most want to work on during our meet-up.

We have a new art space to share. The gallery space is a dedicated area to showcase local art with a monthly theme. Our classes, lectures and events share this theme. Our August 5th First Friday Event will feature our outdoor sculpture garden  and Artist Stephen Lynch, found object art that is cerebral and beautiful- like you!  Coming soon- we will host evening potluck/movie night with a group art project. We would love to meet you, please feel free to stop in and say Hi. 1013 Cedar St, just dow …

Help local hobbyists (California East Bay) or anyone interested in CNC to meet, discuss and share their project ideas.

This meetup is designed for women who want a fun night out with other women interested in friendships, fashion, inspiration, relaxation with a variety of events to bring us all together. No agendas, just fun!

Face it, planning your big day is stressful! Between family, work and wedding planning it’s amazing that you haven’t gone crazy! This group is here to provide help and support for you through your wedding planning process. Our meetup's focus on helping you connect with other brides for inspiration and guidance. Need help? Feeling overwhelmed? Let's meetup, talk and have fun! Join our group today!

Scout Masters is about developing and recognizing new skills & experiences, from the useful to the unusual. We're modeled after the Boy / Girl Scouts, providing merit badges for each new skill you master. Scout Master goals: 1. Help each other develop new skills ("you know, like nunchuck skills, bow hunting skills, computer hacking skills..." *) 2. Reward creation, learning, & discovery with merit badges 3. Enjoy maximum fun! No experience with boy or girl scouts required:  You just need an …

A creative bunch of folks who love Scrapbooking, Cardmaking, Stamping, DIY and whole lot more. This is co-creative group with a open calendar for meetup suggestions. Let the fun begin!

BiblioForge is a studio in Oakland that hosts book arts workshops and classes given by talented teachers in a variety of disciplines. Some traditional crafts as well as modern DIY and book arts disciplines. These will include bookbinding, mail art, calligraphy, lettering, paper crafts, lino and woodblock printmaking, maybe even letterpress printing. We'll also have history of the book classes where we visit rare book rooms and we'll feature out of town teachers with special subjects designed to …

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Join fellow Islanders to make UPCYCLE COUTURE! Develop your signature style. Rethink how you clothe yourself and your family. Have creative, collaborative, skill-building fun. No sewing experience? No worries. WE HAVE THREE COACHES with impressive skills and creativity who will guide and teach us. Let's create an upcycling fashion mob right here on the Island! Join us for a series ($90 for six sessions) or individual evenings ($20) and get ready to have fun! 7-9pm, Monday evenings. Doors open at …