“ 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! ”

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

“ Hello! I am looking to become involved, get inspired, and volunteer in the arts here in the Phoenix area. I am interested in all media, especially sculpture, jewelry making...everything! ”

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

“ 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. ”

“ 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! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love people and creating! ”

“ 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! ”

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

“ 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....!!!! ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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! ”

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

“ 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 ”

“ 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. ”

“ I have always loved candles and I am interested in learning to make my own. ”

“ 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 ”

“ I was born and raised in Picksburg. Steeler fan for many years. If you want to meet with Steeler Fans then you need to attend the games at Harolds in Cave Creek. Thats where ALL Steeler Fans can be found. PghSteelerFan@cox.net ”

“ 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 everyone. I have been making jewelry on and off over the past few years. Having recently taken a step down from a busy traveling position to one with more of a local presence, I have had the opportunity to create my own jewelry again. ”

“ My name is Dawn and these 3 are my first loves and making anything and everything is my next love. I have moved here from California and I'm looking forward to meeting some new friends. ”

“ 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! ”

“ My name is Janet Bowman and I live near Metrocenter Mall. I create magnetic jewelry that is beautiful to wear and healthy for you. My business is called Magnetastics and my website is http://www.magnetastics.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it will help to network and find small venues for selling our craft of choice. ”

“ Native of Chicago! Been in Arizona for a year and a half. I've made jewelry for several years. Since the move I've been a little distracted. Got to get myself back into the groove. Looking forward to networking, sharing ideas and meeting new people! ”

“ Im Dawn from Sun City, Az want to start a group in the West side. To Learn more about Crochet. ”

“ Haved lived in the Phoenix valley for over 5 years. Moved here from Tucson. Have my own insurance agency called Jaguar Insurance & Financial Services. Look forward to meeting new friends. ”

“ I ?am a French teacher, and I started this business since 2001. It was the hazard when a Turkish woman tried to sell to me beads. At that time, I could not even make anything. However, she shows me, and she learns me how. After that, I was very inte ”

“ 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. ”

“ Can't wait to meet you all! ”

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

“ Would like to meet people with similar interests. ”

“ 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. ”

“ I am a Luxe Jewels Consultant. I love teaching people how to make jewelry! It is great joy to see them realize that they can be creative and make something beautiful. ”

“ 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 want these local Meetups because, one can never get enough like minded people in one place... It's like our own disneyland!! ”

“ My name is Penny I am 57 retired married my daughter is Marie the organizer of this group ...she got me started making jewlery. I live in Surprise also we moved here 3 years ago from Southern CA. ”

“ 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'm 35, a special education teacher, originally from NY. I moved to the Phoenix area in July '06 after 4 years in NE followed by 4 in KS. Since I moved here I have been dealing with surgeries, etc. I am anxious to get out and meet people. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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 ”

“ 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! ”

“ 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. ”

“ 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. ”

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

“ 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. ”