“ I'm looking for other homeschooling families with older children. Our youngest son is 11 years old & really needs to be with older boys. It's been a challenge finding groups for older kids, boys especially. We've been hsg for 3 yrs. ”

“ I am an artist with 2 daughters living in San Jose. I am athletic, outgoing, and would like to meet new friends. My hobbies are hiking, wine tasting, cooking and knitting. ”

“ I'm a native San Franciscan looking to meet new friends and learn more about San Francisco. I love doing crafty and artistic things, traveling, reading and exploring the city. ”

“ I am forming this meetup to share my travel knowledge with others, but secretly, I get way more than I give out. Come and you will taste great ethnic foods and learn all about the world. ”

“ i am interested in rekindling my lapidary hobby and putting my creative thoughts to use; at the same time meeting some new friends with the same interests. ”

“ I find joy in beauty and am compelled to interpret and create my own visions, am passionate, diving deeply into interests, love anything involving my hands, music, dance, or creation, and continuously redefine/evolve myself. ”

“ Hello! New to the East Bay area, looking forward to meeting some new and interesting people. ”

“ Hand Embroidery ”

“ Hi I am very interested in Tony Robbins Personal Power Progams, and would like to meet others for mutual encourage and discussion. I used the Personal Power Program to quit smoking, easily and effortlessly. Live with Passion! ”

“ Christian fellowship ”

“ Would love to learn these new techniques! ”

“ I have my own online store where I sell handmade jewelry and polymer clay crafts. I love sculpey and fimo! ”

“ Hey Yall! You can just call me Drago, since that's my nick-name! I am a devoted knitter, and I LOVE to crochet! ”

“ Hi, my name is Peggy and I lost my mother almost 7 years ago to we think heart failure, but that's a long story. I still miss her and being able to call and discuss what's happening. I thought this might be a nice group to join. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm a pet sitter and dog trainer and I'd like to meet more clients and people in the field. ”

“ I'd like to have more opportunities to make jewelry! Please let me know if there's a place in or near Seattle where I can just walk in (and pay a fee) to saw, solder, cast, or etch things to my heart's content... :) ”

“ Hello, I would like to at some point start a business in jewelry making, and I do alot of beading, but I would really like to learn about metal working for jewelry! ”

“ hi...i joined for am looking for peoples interested in assembling a simple bead pattern for possible mass production on a per unit basis. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because the city is huge with amazing opportunities. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a Palera/Santera and I want to meet same in the SF Bay Area ”

“ Hi everyone. I'm interested in pursuing more of my favorite hobbies and developing new interests. Meetups are the perfect forum! ”

“ Milla is a little love bug who just wants to play! ”

“ "Hi - my friends are all in SF and Berkeley, so I'm hoping to meet some kind and interesting folks to hang out with down here." ”

“ Ive just moved from london england,and i want to get to know the area as well as get fit in the process. ”

“ Hi I'm always looking for Japanese related events. ”

“ Hello! I have a variety of interests and I love meeting new people to share these common interests with. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because iAM HAITIAN & RARELY GET TO MEET OTHERS FROM MY HOMELAND ”

“ i like meeting new people and being inspired by other peoples' creativity ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to start selling my scarves and also meet people that sell their handmade items ”

“ I want these local Meetups because otherwise I won't set aside the time to work on one of my favorite hobbies! It's always a treat to work with other beaders & cross-pollinate our inspirations. ”

“ Graphic/Web Designer/Photographer in SF. I love to photograph families and babies at events and everyday life. I believe that these are the moments to treasure for the rest of your life. I love details and would love doing day books & birthdays. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because the SF Craft Mafia is all about supporting DIY and creative businesses! We're currently taking applications for our Winter Trunk show, deadline Sept 4th, 2007 : http://sfcraftmafia.com/mafia-made-2007-winter-trunk/ ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love sculpting and want to meet other artists in the Bay Area. ”

“ I enjoy meeting folks with a shared interest and it fun to hone one's skills and pass on my own tips and tricks. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's one of my hobbies. ”

“ Hi!Mi name is Catarina, I'm from Portugal and I am a beginner in this hobby. I hope some other portuguese crafters join the group, so I can learn some more with their experience... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to get some skills in jewelry making and mix those skills with my glass blowing experience!!! ”