“ I am a young senior attending Long Beach City College. I would like to learn to knit sweaters and more. Kniftting is my gem because the yarn does not run off my fingers. Let's meet. I have knitted purses,scarves,and hats and more odd stuff. Thx. Barb ”

“ I am new to the area and looking to meet new people with similar interests. ”

“ Hi, I am new to Los Angeles (live in Mid-City/West LA) and want to meet fun people. I enjoy crafting cooking, aerobics, wine, board games, hiking, and always try to fit in some silly girl stuff. ”

“ I would love to learn to make jewelry and to get better at crochet. ”

“ Hi, I have a lot of time on my hands now that my kids are all grown and would like to meet people in my area to do things with. Debbie ”

“ My passion is beads and making jewelry. I like to learn and also share what I know. I would like to make new friends that have the same passion for jewelry making as I do. I am recently single and want to make new friends and have some fun ”

“ I love gardening and plant collecting and would love to meet new people to get new ideas, and make some new freinds, I just became single and have more time on my hands, I have 1000 pound Koi pond. ”

“ Hello my name is Lisa, and Ive been beading now for about 3 years. Would love to meet with other beaders and learn and also teach what I know, want to start a business but a little skeptical on how to get started. I'm trainable ”

“ I would love to meet others who would like to get together to start this event. ”

“ I want local Jewelry Making Meetups because I would like to learn this beautiful art. I am currently taking a wire wrapping class but would want to learn from anyone willing to share their knowledge. ”

“ Love doing arts And crafts, specially polymer clay stuff. I'm from Lake Forest and would love to meet like minded crafters/ artists who are looking to make a business out of their art/ craft. ”

“ greetings, I love to spin, weave and handcraft items as my grandmothers did... I am a professional astrologer and seek learning and sharing with other spiritual people ”

“ I live in Aliso Viejo, I am not loaded with dough, but I am fun. I have a couple of invading diseases that make it hard for me to commit, but I manage to commit from time to time. I would love to see a meet up on casting metal jewelry. Namaste!!! ”

“ Beading was very important to me at one time but I haven't been doing it for a couple of years. Would like to meet others who bead and get together to work on projects and share ideas. ”

“ Hello, I need to plan events and find programs for a low income Senior Center in Long Beach, CA. I'd like to bring volunteers and programs into the center to encourage the residents to come out and take part. ”

“ I love doing beading and bead stitching and would love to have maybe once or twice a month meeting and chats and sharing with other ladies, also will cook good food and have fun. ”

“ Looking to get back into an old hobby, beading. Need to dust off the worktable but would love to meet new people with the same interests and to share techniques and get the creative juices flowing again and start creating some new things. ”

“ I am new to knitting and sewing and would like to meet someone who could help me learn. I have the basics down pretty much but I think I could use a mentor. ”

“ Hi all, I am an Independent Jewelry Consultant with Cookie Lee. I looking forward to meeting new friends and networking like crazy!!! stop by my site and book a show. new catalog comes out 1-12! YAY www.cookielee.biz/sharisebriggs ”

“ I am very new to CA. but have alot of interests. I am interested in meetig up with others with like interests ”

“ I want local Craft Meetups because I'd like to learn more and socialize with Crafty people. I recently moved back to California. =o) ”

“ A nice day at the faire is always a day well spent! ”

“ I would love to start a group to discuss the business aspects of selling jewelry on the web and in person. ”

“ I would like to learn about markets like swap meetings or shows,to be able to promote my and my friends jewellery designs. ”

“ Hi , my name is Ebru (pronounciate like "a-brew') ; mother of a seven month-old boy.I live in West L.A. area .I am a stay-at-home-mom ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to learn and share and of course new friend!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to be a better writer. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because its nice to meet with other crafters and get new ideas and share some. Just to get together and make some fun stuff. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like to make quilts in a groop ”

“ I am a jewelry devotee and find that beading and wirewrapping are my creative outlet! I have 2 small children and haven't been at my craft for awhile and would love to find classes or meet ups to brush up and improve!! ”

“ MY NAME IS CELESTE I LIKE TO LEARN GERMAN SPEAKING LANGUAGE ”

“ Hi. My name is Leah. I took German in high school, but wasn't taught much more than very basic reading and writing, which was several years ago now. I would love to be able to ACTUALLY learn German! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm a recently divorced single mom to an autistic boy, looking to meet others to spend time with. I love crafts, bargain hunting and my wonderful kitties. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to craft and like to make new friends. I sell candles too. ”

“ We have 2 boys--a "tweenie" (4) and a mini (1 1/2)--they are a joy! Love to walk at the beach and harbor!! ”

“ Childhood arabic speaker, forgotten almost all & would like to practice! Lebanese & French ancestry. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i would like to have more ideas and see about new products ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a gemologist , I design and make my own jewelry, I would like to meet others of the same interest. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet and make new friends. I like meeting people with the same interests as I have. I love making crafts and being creative. ”

“ I want these meetings to learn how to sew. If this is something Not offered, please refer me to a place you might know of. ”

“ I'm bisexual and very open minded. I'm in Costa Mesa and I am looking to find a whole lot of fun people. This looks like the group for me! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my brother and best friend are going to have their first child. I want to quilt a blanket for them. I would like to start Jan. 2007. I quilted a pillow once and loved it. ”

“ To learn and to make new friends. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am new to LA and I enjoy making jewelry. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy creating and designing jewelry ”

“ hello! i'd love to meet other moms and their children! ”

“ Hi I'm Joyous. I have always loved going to Disneyland but lately I'm having a hard time finding anyone to go with. I have lived in So Cal all my life, I can remember where & what was originally in Disneyland. ”

“ I love beads and jewelry you can make with them. . I am looking for vintage style components. Have a store on Melrose called Goddess in Los Angeles where we showcase work from many designers and our own. Known for our real leaves preserved in gold. ”

“ I need to reach someone regarding a corporate event on July 21st, they would be paid to display their work and possibly sell, please contact me at silverlining@n2.net ”

“ I want local Jewelry Making Meetups because I am new to this and need to learn from others who have been doing this...I'm in Pasadena. ”

“ I want local Glass Art Meetups because I'm interested in meeting other people working in warm glass. ”

“ Hi fellow crochet hookers, my name is Linda and I live in Sun City Ca . I have been crocheting for about 30 years, I enjoy working in thread rather than yarn. I have entered many fairs. To me crochet is not a hobby it is an obsession. ”

“ Would love to network with other local lampworkers ”

“ I want local Jewelry Making Meetups because I love my Job!!! I love design jewelry! I love people! I did "Casting", lost wax, molde for 16 years and now It's about 3 years that I design 3d Jewelry. ”

“ Hi I'm Kay from long beach I know very little 'sign' but need to learn my son Zach is hard of hearing and will go into a early start spec. ed to help him. I'm Looking for someone who wants to teach or learn with me. ”

“ I have making jewelry for 6 years & am trying to expand my techniques. I string & do wire work. I am also interested in meeting new people & possibly getting to know people who would like to participate in craft fairs with me. (It can boring to g ”

“ Hi,My nameis Nancy Boerman AKA calbeanie992001.I have been beading since 2000 when I went to a Bead Expo in Santa Fe. I French bead flowers and do needle beading jewelry. ”

“ Hi, I'm Linda. I've been making jewelry for about 4 years, I'm looking to share with other beaders. ”