“ Hello, I just moved to Vancouver last week and I would be happy to find new friends here. ”

“ I like to share ideas with others! ”

“ I just moved back to Vancouver & want to meet new people. I have diverse interests and look forward to these events. I want to have fun on the weekends! ”

“ Hi everyone, I am starting a new business and would love to carry crochet products -- so, I'm here with the interest of meeting new friends and networking. ”

“ my interests are oil painting, making beaded jewelry, quilting, scrapbooking, new age and divination. I want to meet like minded people to hang out with and do projects together. ”

“ Hello. I wanna meet some cool people ”

“ Meet with like minded individuals who want to participate in the same activities and have fun. (Maybe learn or further pursue hobbies or interests that I already have and it's usually best to share ideas with one another). ”

“ Hi! Love to meet people who enjoy Jewelry making and glass art--since I'm one of them too. ”

“ I travel to India every year on spiritual pursuits.....I bring stones back to supplement my travels....lets get together at a coffee shop and you can have a look at my stuff....I'm easy like sunday morning so no pressure sales at all...no expectation ”

“ Always looking for networking opportunities. Have created a free calendar of BC Craft Fairs at: http://ashkai.com/BCCraftFairs.html ”

“ Hello, My name is Tara Kimberley Torme and I'm interested in all forms of needlework. ”

“ I want local Exotic Animal Rescue Meetups because I have a few exotic animals:) ”

“ I am an animator/illustrator and just move to Vancouver. Look for a career opportunty as a animator/illustrator in Vancouver. I'd like to meet artists and draw together. ”

“ I am a complete beginner, with a sewing machine and many ideas...but not enough experience to sit at home by myself and play. Would love to meet other beginners to learn with! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am always interested in meeting like minded people. ”

“ I live in Surrey, Cloverdale to be exact and have just recently started a Bookclub in Cloverdale and would love to find a group to get together occassionally to discuss beading, lampworking, techniques etc....Anyone in Cloverdale game to take it on? ”

“ Hello my name is Julia Balazs. I am a knitter for 30 years. I live in Burnaby BC Canada. I would like to meet people who are knitting like me and I can learn from them. Thank you Julia ”

“ Our little American Chihuahua Spike was adopted from a rescue just past Bellingham less than a month ago. He's been socialized with little dogs, large dogs as well as kids & cats. Now we're just looking to make more small dog friends for him. ”

“ I'm always willing to learn if someones willing to teach,and I 'll do the same . Best of both worlds~ in my opinion. FTW~!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ”

“ Hola a todos! Espero que aprender mas espanol con este grupo. Aprendi el espanol en Mexico como hace 2 anos. Desafortunadamente, cada dia estoy olvidando mas vocabulario. Que lastima~~ Puedo hablar mas que escribir....y puedo entender mas que hablar ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need to be surrounded by creative people. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I make jewlry out of silver, I also do a bit of glass fusing and copper enamelling. I am interested in meeting other artist to share ideas and techniques. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet others who have the same interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm a glass fusing artist who would like to get into silver jewelry making. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have (finally) started designing & making jewelry - focused on using beads - with the intent of both giftgiving and selling. It would be fun and motivating to meet with other artists. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i love sewing handbags and want to expand and learn more things, network with other indie designers like maybe do a craft show together ??? ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I feel it's a great way to exhange information and enhance your crafty endevours :-) I have just started selling my jewellery online at www.tishishop.com .Take a peek if you like! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to share information in my skill of silversmithing and I think doing that in a social setting would be fantastic.. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I can jewellery manufactoring and stone setting only. And Iam a "Tradse Recognition Australia"Accepted persen. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it would be interesting to meet other people who enjoy making jewellery. ”

“ I need someone who can create and redesign clothing, we will work on projects together! Great business ideas daynad@telus.net ”

“ A collective energy of our creative community is always a good thing. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am an absolute beginner when it comes to sewing and I have been looking for the longest time for the opportunity to learn and share the craft. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like to make small sculptings using wax similar to the methods used for making fine jewelry. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i'ts nice to meet new people with similar interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet some others who are interested in silversmithing ”

“ I am currently trying to promote a Craft Fair Vancouver on April 29 at the Vancouver Heritage Hall. If interested tables are $40 (max 2 per crafter). You can contact me at jamescookson@gmail.com. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to share my ideas & learn new ones from others. ”

“ Want to join a community of other Jewelry making artists? Pouncing Rain Jewelry and Metal Working Center offers classes, workshops and open studio time. Looking for artists to instruct new classes or workshops www.pouncingrain.com ”

“ I want local Bonsai Meetups because I'd like to learn about rehabbing an out-of-control Bonsai ”

“ I want local Crochet Meetups because its darn tootin fun to crochet. =P ”