A place for fellow artists to let flow creative ideas, experiences, juices and yes, even failures. (Without which there would be no serendipity) Followers of bright & shiny things, Glass/Ceramisc/Metals/Combinations Thereof... Artists who want to mix, match, experiment with, push that silly envelope! And who want to play with others who do too. So if you, Weld, Fuse, Enamel, Blow, Fire, Torch, Solder, Put anything in a Kiln, in a Pit or in a Hot Box or are thinking about it, this is the forum/ g …

Hoping to discuss and support one another in getting in touch with our creativity once again. Creativity in various forms that was left behind at some point in our lives. I have been writing poetry as of late, and I have been amazed at the process of images and words coming to me-through me, and feeling like a "witness" to the "creative process," for the first time in my life. I am interested in this process and to others that have experienced or would like to experience this more in their lives …

WDS/World Domination Summit alumni (2011 & 2012) group for Bay Area residents and travelers. If you attended and want to keep connections, accountability and projects flowing, this group is for us to get together and keep each other inspired.

Tell me if any of these sound familiar: “I just wish I had the time — then I’d do my creative thing.” “I want to… but I don’t have the talent. I’m not creative..” “My stuff just isn’t good enough.” “How can I justify spending time creating, when there are so many really important things I have to get done?” “I want to create so badly, so why do I always end up procrastinating?” “I’m a very creative person but unable to find a way to express myself.” “I have lots of huge, long term projects start …

Interested in honing your skills as a trained improvisor? Free on Tuesday nights? If so, join us for a creative night of small-group Improv practice and critique. The class is taught by two fun and energetic instructors, Paul Cook and Dorian MacNeil, who have been performing and practicing Improv technique throughout the Bay Area for several years. Paul Cook's areas of expertise include: voice acting and character development. He originally studied Improv with Matt Smith in Seattle and continued …

We are a gathering of women who enjoy the company of other Wise Women who share a focus on Self Development, Art & Alchemical Experiences that enriches our lives and keeps us in the creative flow!  Yes, we are wildly passionate about creating art as an alchemical tool for healing, transformation and Self expression! What to expect at our Monthly Meetings: We’ll hold two Meetups a month.  Generally the first of which will focus on an actual esoteric experience usually with a segue into an artisti …

Get your creative juices flowing at Craft Labs in San Francisco. Embellish your wardrobe or your home with unique custom crafts designed and made by you! All classes are held in a sunny artist’s studio space located in the Mission/Potrero Hill district, and taught by Susan Peterson, an artist and arts educator with more than 20 years of experience. Channel your inner craftiness with cool gadgets, jewelry, handmade books, paper, candleholders, wrist cuffs and cards. Feel good about yourself as yo …

Come and meet other creative locals. We have writing practice every month, in the manner of Natalie Goldberg's book, Writing Down the Bones. It's called writing practice because it's like singers doing the scales or Buddhists meditating. This is a regular, down-home, garden-variety way to practice your writing and keep the words and juices flowing. NO experience is necessary! The group originally started as an Artist's Way group for followers of The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron. I (Meredith), …

Mission Peak Fitness is a unique health club that offers a variety of group exercise classes including Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, BODYPUMP and CXWORX and our indoor Circuit Training Boot Camp. With our philosophy of bringing the personal touch back to fitness, we cleverly disguise exercise as fun to help you stay on track! When you utilize our state of the art online nutrition program, you have everything you need to reach your goals. You will love our beautiful, intimate health club and the comforta …

We (Mireya and Rosy) are artists and creative arts therapists living in the Bay Area. What began as a longing to create a freeing arts practice for ourselves became a deep desire to provide an authentically enlivening experience for others. For over a year, we explored the questions, "What kind of conditions would just naturally, organically nurture the creative process in people? And, what kind of structure and container could safely hold and guide a diversity of experiences?" Once we found ans …

Intuitive Painting classes/workshops utilize painting as a tool for self discovery and spiritual exploration. This is a revolutionary way of unblocking creative potential and facilitating personal transformation. Through the use of spontaneous intuition and the Point Zero method of self questioning, participants find their authentic painting expression. Fears and judgments that have blocked creative energy can be used as the key to unlock the source of your passion and creative potential. Using …

The Integrative Painting and Meditation Experience Join a like minded group of creative seekers from various backgrounds for an enlightening and joyful day of respite, insight and process. Leave judgement and criticism behind and welcome encouragement, experimentation, permission and acceptance. Expect your creativity to flow as you engage in exercises using synchronicity, paint and mindful awareness. Enjoy the opportunity to explore possibilities and slow down as we unite MEDITATION and …

Founded in 2002, Velo Girls is the premier women's cycling club in the San Francisco bay area. We offer rides, clinics, and events for women (and men) throughout the year. Our members include recreational and competitive road cyclists, mountain bikers, and cyclocrossers, ranging in age from teens to 60s, spanning from Morgan Hill to Mendocino, Half Moon Bay to the east bay. Velo Girls has been recognized by USA Cycling as Club of the Year in 2003, 2004, 2006, and 2008. We've also been voted Best …

Welcome! Qigong (chi kung) means "the practice/skill of life force energy." It is a 4000 year old practice of aligning breath, movement, and meditation. Qigong has deeply influenced - and been influenced by - many areas of Chinese culture including Taoism, Buddhism, traditional Chinese medicine, and martial arts. Benefits attributed to Qigong include: Vitality, Rejuvination, Anti-aging, Longevity Health, Rehabilitation, Pain management Memory improvement, Awareness, Psychic abilities Anti-stres …

If you are interested in establishing an active Humanist organization in San Francisco and the East Bay, please join this Meetup.  As meetings and events are organized, you will be invited.  We envision discussions, speakers, social activities and events to work for a better world.  For those who may not be familiar with humanism, below is the Humanist Manifesto III, which describes what many Humanists believe. HUMANISM AND ITS ASPIRATIONS Humanist Manifesto II Humanism is a progressive philosop …

OBJECTIVE: The goal of Tinkering Toms is to get creative juices flowing around photography, imaging and other art forms. Every other week we meet to share our work and open a dialogue with a variety of people from a variety of perspectives. CREATIVE ASSIGNMENTS: After each meet-up a new creative assignment will be posted. You’ll have two weeks to explore, consider, play and create a piece of art or Photography that fulfills the basic premise of the assignment. We’ll then gather to share and expl …

This group is for those interested in personal growth and deeper exploration of the Self, using Awake! Breathwork & Intuitive Painting. Awake! Breathwork is a simple, gentle breathing technique, the focus is on going deeply within for healing, with ample time to explore our own inner workings. With the breath, access energy, imprints & unconscious fears which may be informing our outlook and manifestations in life, releasing them & making room for our deeper truth, so that we may live fully and …

This group was started to bring together a community of dedicated yogis and yoginis who are seeking to transform their lives through the practice of Restorative, Yin, and Gentle Vinyasa and Hatha yoga. The group is dedicated to not only practicing yoga and meditation, but also forming a compassionate and supportive community of spiritual seekers looking to positively transform themselves and the world around them. If this sounds like you, then this group is for you.

Emotions WITHOUT Labels Using The ART OF DIALOGUE Announces: Whole -Hearted Women Seeking a Deeper Connections Are you a woman seeking greater meaning, inner peace and harmony in your life? Are you wondering when will it be my turn? What about me?  Are you tired of playing the game of “perfectionism” and “keeping up with the Jones?” If could take a seat in the living room of your inner dialogue, what would I hear? I feel so alone.    I feel odd or even “crazy”?     Why did I do THAT? What are pe …

Fuel your passion and take your creativity to the next level, learn how to develop a signature style, start a career in photography, network with successful photographers, learn valuable business and life skills, be inspired and mentored by world class photographer - Scott Robert Lim. For more lighting, posing & inspirational photography tips go to our school link - http://www.scottrobertworkshop.com Check out Scott Robert Lim's award winning images - http://scottrobertgallery.com/ Scott …