“ Hi! I am originally from Indiana and moved to Phoenix in 1975 with no job, family, friends, etc. and love it here. Met my husband in 1981 and have been in the mortgage banking industry for 24 years. I am now launching myself into a new field. ”

“ Hello! We are a happily married couple who just moved to AZ about a year ago. We are both RN students and we work at nearby hospitals. We are looking forward to meeting some fun new friends here in AZ! ”

“ Feel free to join me at my other meetup group - Az Learn to Bead Meetup Love to see you all there!!!! ”

“ Hello, I am Jewelry Artist & Designer of sculpted fused glass. Would love to have you join me in a discussion group at whitejoyce56@yahoo.com. This is for ideas,comments, and suggestions. ”

“ I make necklaces, bracelets and other items from beads and stones. Interested in wire wrapping, making beads from clay, silver smithing, and other special arts. Creative must be released! ”

“ Hi, I'm Cheryl & I am looking for others to share interests. I am passionate about animals, nature & spirituality (especially in connection with the "LOA"). I enjoy fitness, poker, reading and meditation. I am a paralegal & small business owner. ”

“ I'm Jodi and I would love to learn to make jewelry. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it feels so good to go natural and get in tune with yourself. ”

“ I would love to learn how to quilt. I do need someone with a lot of patience, as I know nothing about quilting. I thought it would be a good way of meeting new and interesting people. ”

“ It's so nice to see so many fellow bead and beading nuts. I have been a bead lover for 4 years. I love collecting unusual beads a focal beads. I really want to learn about lamp work beads! ”

“ I was a graphic artist for the first part of my life, then a freelance jewelry designer for many years. Then mom life grabbed me but my baby is 13 now so the next phase of my life will be as a professional artist. I am 52 & from New Mexico. ”

“ Hi! I'm Debbie Joseph. I found a link to this group from my knitting meet-up website. I love all things crafty, and have been making jewelry for quite awhile as a hobby. Sandra, how did you ever have a paycheck left working for Fire Mountain....!!!! ”

“ HELLO! MY NAME IS CANDY AND I LOVE TO BE CREATIVE AND MAKE PURSES , CRAFTS. JEWELRY. I HAVEN;T BEEN CREATIVE IN A FEW YRS AND WOULD LIKE TO MEET PEOPLE AND LEARN THEIR TECHNIQUES. I AM ORIGINALLY FROM SUBURBS OF CHICAGO AND BEEN OUT HERE NOW FOR 13 ”

“ Hi, I just found this website and am interested in meeting new crafty people and perhaps learning some a new talent! My sister just took a beading class last weekend and told me I have to try it and be an addict with her! ”

“ Hello Everyone, my name is Christina. I moved to Arizona about a year ago from the east coast. ”

“ I love both Tea and Coffee! And a nice conversation along with it :) ”

“ Heya, I have a cat and a dog, both male. My dog is brand new, and I heard about this meetup from the az canine hiking club yahoo group! Can't wait to do some events with my new k9 companion! ”

“ re: CAT RESCUE: I want to help stray/feral cats in Mesa. re: FOUR WHEELERS: My husband and I love to explore Arizona in our 4-wheel drive truck and would enjoy meeting others with similar interests. ”

“ I'm so out of the loop! I recently started painting again and realized I'm starved for inspiration, input, friendships (adult conversation!) Plus I need to get my boy outside in some sunshine. ”

“ Hi all! My husband Jason and I moved here from Halifax in August 04. Would love to meet and spend some time with fellow Canadians! ”

“ Hello, my name is Ruby and I live in Mesa Arizona. I have always done crafts and such, but I just recently got into beading. Recently we had an silent auction at our job, using the beaded jewerly that our little group made. We were able to r ”

“ Meditation has always interested me, but somehow I never thought I had the time to study or practice. As I look back, of course I was creating my own roadblocks. Life events now offer the opportunity to follow this path and I'm eager to begin. ”

“ Hi, I just moved from the Boston area and am now living in Mesa. I have been practicing for 11 years, and look forward to making new friends. ”

“ I want to meet people who share the same interests as me... ”

“ Hi, I have never made jewelry before? Do you allow beginners with an interest to join your group? ”

“ Someone thought I might enjoy speaking with this group since I make jewellery and own a gallery where I also represent other artists from all over the world. ”

“ Would like to meet people with similar interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because music is my passion and I LOVE to sing and meet others who love to also, regardless of talent. ”

“ Hi there...I am relocating from the East Coast to Arizona in early November and looking for some ways to meet new people in the area... ”

“ I started Far East Valley Outlet for Creativity for others who are interested in getting together for beadwork, sewing, quilting...the list goes on and on. Join me at http://craftswap.meetup.com/86/ ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm interested in learning to bead correctly. I HATE it when my hard work falls apart due to my ignorance. I've got a ton of books, but I'm one who needs to watch, do it myself & have someone there to correct me. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's great to meet people and to learn. I am involved in fused glass. ”

“ I just moved to this area and am looking to meet some people in the area who like to meet up and craft. ”

“ Hi, everyone. I was never artistic until I discovered jewelry-making. I moved to AZ 18 months ago and set up a workshop in my house to teach myself. I would like to meet and talk with other people who love it as much as I do. ”

“ A gal from Texas, needing inspiration for my beading projects and making new friends. I love all kinds of art and have been in the mood for drawing and jewelry-making. ”

“ My name is Kristen and started beading almost two years ago. I'm primarily self-taught but have taken a couple of classes here and there. My passion has become chainmaille. I am looking forward to meeting other jewelry artists! ”

“ Hello, I am Brenda and just found the rest of information about bead meetings in Gilbert, AZ where I live. And the Luxe Jewels too. I recently have been e mailing Davina and look forward to my first meeting of everyone. I have been beading quietly ”

“ I am on Disability and need to find some way to bring some income into the family coffers. I hope you will bear with me, I can be kind of slow at times. ”

“ I've waited so long for a group (formal/informal) that I am doing it on my own. So far I developed a great diet & lost almost 60 pounds so far! I have left my e mail before to help others but no one has sent me an e mail so no need to leave it again. ”

“ I have collecting and selling antique jewelry for about 15 years now. I sell on Ebay, and have a case at Antique Trove in south Scottsdale. I also make jewelry. I moved here from Worcester County MA, 3 years ago. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a jewelry artist that would like to share experiences with others. ”

“ I want these local Meetups to meet new people and share ideas. ”

“ I want to share my writing with others. ”

“ I joined the direct selling industry just over two years ago when the Sarah Coventry Company returned to the marketplace. I recently joined the DWSA and am thrilled that we have a local group! ”

“ hello I am nanette grisham, I like alot of crafts, & currenly make simple bead necklaces, bracelets & earrings. I am single, a youthful 51 yrs. work at u.s. airways corp. security. otherwise, all in a nutshell. thanx.... ”

“ my name is carmen im from philadelphia new to az i need a place to paint and room to rent. carmen@rock.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to share my ideas and find new ideas from others. Also I am interested in setting up a location so we may sell our home made items. I knit, crochet, sew and bead ”

“ Originally from CT, but have been here on and off for 12 years. Avid Sox fan...my dog's names are Bosox and Yaz and my Mom's dog is Fenway!! ”

“ There already is a knitting group in the east valley! Check it out! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/snbmesa/ There is a calendar with times and locations. If none of our meeting times work for you, then let us know and we'll start another! ”

“ Hi, I fell in love with stamping 5 years ago and have been hooked since. Couldn't beleive how may stampers there were till I went to my frist show. WOW! Now I have my girls and the grandkids stamping. So much fun!!!!! ”