Jeanette Blix of Fundametals.net and Cindy Wimmer of Sweet Bead Studio, two jewelry artists, met at a coffee shop and talked wire. They talked about art and jewelry. They talked about growing and advancing their skills. And over a latte and cocoa, they talked about the lack of workshops in the Northern Virginia/DC metropolitan area. “Well this will just not do!”, they decided. And so, ArtBliss was born. ArtBliss is a new series of workshops that encompass jewelry design and mixed media from inte …

Creating art and making friends. This MeetUp Group is for anyone who seeks to improve their skills and share their talents with others. Perhaps you have a degree in metal smithing, or have been doing wire work and would like to increase your skill level. Maybe you have never touched a jewelry tool in your life but have had a secret passion to create wearable art. My intention is to develop an inspirational group where we can share creative ideas and techniques while supporting one another to bec …

Ever look at something and say, "That costs how much????" Or look in your closet (garage, sock drawer, attic, etc.) and say, "If I had the time I'd sell this stuff or at least try to give this away." Well what if money was no longer in the picture and you could trade some stuff you don't need or want anymore for items you do need! This meet up is for people interested in trading items instead of selling or buying them. After all beauty and worth is in the eye of the beholder. You simply bring it …

Looking for folks who like flea markets, estate sales, auctions, yard sales, the thrill of the hunt. I'm in Arlington. We could get together to figure out the best sales, either go sales together, share tables at sales, talk ebay or live auction strategy, or learn about what we like collecting. Since I started watching Market Warriors (PBS) and auctioning some things as well, I'm obsessed! The sale I am most familiar with is Arlington's Civitan Sale, one Sunday each month from April through Octo …

Are you passionate about your art or craft? Are you into mixed media, painting, sewing, crafts, knitting, drawing, or photography. Would you like to share your experiences?  Would you like to learn  how to break into the biz of selling your handcrafted creations?  If you are looking to meet and network with other artists and crafters in the area this group is for you. We will have meet and greets, show and tell, and visit local art events. Also, once you join you will have access to lots of info …

Sisters On The Move! (Who We Are) An organization created to be an outlet for women empowering women and where sisters from all walks of life unite! To create a unique Sisterhood that will foster a sense of community and family. To celebrate our differences and to discover our similarities, to help heal, uplift, support and to encourage each other through community awareness and friendship. We are very committed to enhancing our quality of life. Our Purpose: Sisters On The Move is an organiza …

Are you crafty? Have you been meaning to find an hour to finish or start that sweater/scrapbook/necklace? Maybe you just want to hang out and chat with other crafters. I'm looking to start a group where Gaithersburg area women can meet once a month to work on crafts and share ideas. All crafts are welcome!

This is a group for power users of Robert McNeel's Rhino modeling software, Rhinoscripting, and Grasshopper from design disciplines including architecture, engineering, marine design, fashion, jewelry design, cam fabrication, rapid prototyping, graphic design and multimedia.

My goal for this group is to bring together woman in the community who are running their own business making homemade goods or selling vintage goods. (ETSY shops) A tight knit community and bond between women in the area can  provide an amazing creative atmosphere! However it's not required that you have a business, if you are just interested in knitting, scrap-booking, and other crafts then this is the group for you!

This is a local group in the Olney/Brookville area. You will enjoy this group if your are interested in anything that can be stung. Seed beads, lampwork glass beads, polymer clay, ceramic, wood beads. All are welcome.

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I am a newbie to crochet and want to learn more. I am not able to go outside the area to other crochet events, so I decided to see if there is a want for a crochet social in the Woodbridge/Dale City area. If so---Great! I really want to learn from other crochet professionals or newbies like myself so we could use our crafts for Care Packages for soldiers or for our local hospitals, shelters. I would be great to make it into a regular class for our youth. There is soo many avenues I would love to …

This is the central group for Transgendered Ladies and Cross Dressers and their partners in the Washington D.C. area to network, learn, grow, and come together socially in safe, trans friendly venues. So whatever interests or needs that you have as a trans lady, you should be able to find it in joining us here. These are opportunities to dress up and have fun, socialize, build friendships, share, explore, expand, and celebrate our femininity together in safe and enjoyable settings. It is also …

Meet other local beaders in a very relaxed setting where you can bring your latest projects and work on them without distractions. You can finish that project that just can't seem to get done or get inspiration to start something new and exciting. Each member will receive 10% of their purchases the day of the Meetup group. And if you can't make it during the day an evening Beading in Circles is now being formed for the last Friday of month. So get ready to relax and enjoy yourself and start the …

GGE is an group designed around life, socializing, networking, and creating something! Good times and self-enrichment can happen around a table working together towards a common goal/project with good conversation and a glass of wine/beer in hand! Together we can come up with projects/ideas that we've seen on the internet (or something original) and discuss life, headlines, healthy living, experiences, or just go wherever the topics flow! So let's see where this leads and what we can create! And …

Are you a crafter? Do you DIY almost everything you can rather than buy it in a store? Do you enjoy Upcycling projects? Do you want to learn new techniques? Maybe you need some help with an upcoming project? Or you want to meet friends and connect with new people? If you said yes to any of those questions this is the meetup group for you. No epic fails here, all skill levels welcomed. It wont all be business, there will be some major play involved too. Happy Hours etc.