The Baltimore Washington Photographers & Art Association  (formerly F Stop International Professional Photographers Association), a mentor program, has been in existence since February of 2006 and became a Meet Up member in September 2009. Our group's training staff consists of several degreed photographers who are also Certified Professional Photographers. We welcome all to come and observe our meetings and see if BWPAAI (FSIPPA) is for you. We cater to the very experienced to the newest beginn …

Self Coaching to Get That Book, Painting, Screenplay, Idea, Invention or Any Other Project Moving Got a project shoved away in the drawer and you can't pick it up again? Don't have a project but know you want to do more with your life? Learn the secrets of getting started and staying going from the emerging field of Creativity Coaching. Creativity Coaching can help anyone---aspiring writers, painters, magicians, quilters, to hobbyist photographers---you name it, anyone who takes on special …

Everyone is welcome here. We invite artists, sculptors, doodlers, and paint-slingers of ALL skill levels to join Unique Perspectives (UP) Meetup. We welcome members of MeetUp groups, DRAW, Sketch On, the Lodge, and the DC Plein Air Painters! Unique Perspectives is a SOCIAL group that uses our common interest in creating art to draw us together. Our socials and semi-structured activities will help give you the support you need to open yourself to your inner creator! ******************** …

If you want to be submerged in painting and creating and with people who want that too, come meet up with us.  In hopes of finding peers and bringing them together on a regular basis, we will create a momentum we can all benefit from, bringing the act of creating into our daily lives.  Accountability eliminates any squandering and self-doubt.  Each session will end with a group critique.  Snack and lawn chair optional.   Hats & sunscreen a must. Paint 360 is for all creative people, whether you …

The Northern Baltimore County Jaycees is a group of young professionals ages 18-40. Join us to have fun and gain the leadership skills necessary to succeed in the business world today. This includes both volunteer opportunities and happy hour social events! We volunteer throughout the year in events such as the St. Vincent's Villa visits, Relay for Life, Hereford Fall Festival Paint-a-Pumpkin project and may more. As a young professional, we are always in search of ways to make ourselves better. …

Announcement:  Brush & Quill's first show will be on Saturday, September 15th at Outstanding Dreams Alpaca Farm in Preston, MD! A mix of a writing circle and an art collective,  Brush & Quill will use a combination of structured activities and improvisational writing and drawing to create individual and collaborative poems, prose, drawings, and paintings. In addition to writing and art, we sometimes break out a word or art game.  Although, we sometimes do structured writing and art activities, …

Some people drift through their entire life. They do it one day at a time, one week at a time, one month at a time. It happens so gradually they are unaware of how their lives are slipping away until it's too late. The time to be happy is now, regardless of any circumstances or beliefs, it is your birth right to be free and happy in every moment. Here we maximize every moment of our existence and live our life to the fullest. This group is here to remind us of all the things we want to achieve i …

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 …

Relationships are the most exciting, infuriating, wondrous, frustrating, loving, annoying parts of our lives! They just happen to also provide us with the greatest possibilities for where our lives can go. I created this group because talking to people about relationships is my passion. It's why I became a coach. When we talk about the relationships in our lives, whether they be our marriages, work relationships, relationship to money or success or failure, this is where we paint a picture of wh …

Instead of getting together at a bar or a movie - Lets get together and PAINT in a social setting for Happy Hour! Make new friends, share laughs and have a blast. Everyone is welcome - its so much fun for singles looking to meet like minded individuals, couples looking for a fun and unique date night out, or ladies night. No experience necessary to have a totally great time and create an amazing piece of art!

Welcome to DC CAFÉ, where creative artists and foodies gather to explore all the wonderful places, both hidden and renowned, tucked in the metropolis that is our nation’s capitol. This is both a social and working group for those who want to sample and explore the DC area while letting loose our creative juices. The goal is to have regularly scheduled meet ups at different locations in DC where we can sketch, draw, paint, or play with our medium of choice, discuss and offer constructive feedback …

Meet new people in the DMV through painting and wine. Socialize with friends, meet new people, bring a date and experience a new way to have a night of fun in DC.

ART HAUS is a studio space to bring creative people together on a regular basis. Often artists need the commitment of a "weekly class" to help set aside time for our creative endeavors, ART HAUS hopes to facilitate your commitment.  The studio will serve as a social environment for group critiques and exposure to other innovative perspectives and possible collaborations as you work on your own projects each week. Optional Instruction for Beginner/Advanced Artists Individual Instruction with emp …

This group is for the musician, writer, painter, dancer, sculptor, scientist, photographer, inventor, or any other creative and intuitive person, who is forever curious and always willing to learn and grow.  With this group, I hope the various creative individuals of all walks of life, can come together as a community and have an outlet for their down time. A place where you can chat and socialize with other people who create and have passion for what they do.

This meetup will incorporate images with stamping, cut paper, colored pencil, paint, pastels.. you name it! We will be experimenting and learning from each other.  Come to this meetup to have fun with other collage artists and let your creative spirit flow!

GOSU Institute of Chinese Martial Arts is a program aiming to provide people with the highest level of Martial Arts for a low price. We teach Modern Wushu, Traditional Kung Fu, and Chinese Style Kickboxing.  One day we will have a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) program too. Anyone is welcome whether you'd like to practice for fitness, self-defense, competition, or for mastery.  Our classes to improve your fitness, flexibility, athleticism, and Martial Arts foundation.  Lessons learned in this class ca …

Located in the Baltimore Arts District (128 West North Ave - 21201), Graffiti Warehouse is a 3 floor, 14000 square foot venue dedicated exclusively to photography, and street art / graffiti. We invite photographers, artists, and models from all over the world to take advantage of this incredibly unique space! For photographers / filmmakers, we offer hourly rates for shooting in the warehouse and we also have membership deals. In addition, we host monthly events for models and photographers! More …

I would love the opportunity to meet new people that can bring to the group fun, creativity, and willingness to learn new things.  I envision this group as a social outlet for those artists that love to experiment with new ideas and to just make new friends. Upon joining, please do the following: Please review the Group Etiquette under Discussions Attend two events right away so you can see if this group will be right for you. Suggest 1-2 events. Group participation is a must in this group so …

This is a time to create, to be free, to play. A place to make connections, meet new people, laugh and feel our vitality. A place to let go of our stress – and build an abundance of joy. A place to share our gifts with other people. A place to be ourselves. A fun, happy place. We'll learn how playfulness, humor and collaboration create a fulfilling experience. This is a group for anyone intrigued by graffiti art, painting, airbrushing, cartoons, comics, color, and abstract forms. All skill level …

The concept behind this Meetup is not a new one; artists have always collaborated with one another to stoke their creative fires by reacting artistically to each others work. In this case, the idea is for each artist to bring a sketchbook, begin a drawing, then have that sketchbook rotated through everyone else at the table, allowing the other artists to add to, and finish the drawing. You don't have to be a good artist to participate; the end result will be interesting no matter what, and even …

This meetup will incorporate images with stamping, cut paper, colored pencil, paint, pastels.. you name it! We will be experimenting and learning from each other. Come to this meetup to have fun with other collage artists and let your creative spirit flow!

Play Mahjong and Daily Mandarin Conversation, Digital Painting as yourself is a painting master, Reading Club to share our daily reading, Meditation

This is a group for people who are looking to explore their creativity by interacting through novel activities that ask us to think outside the box and unriddle our minds. We believe in the power of collective brainstorming to inspire innovation and self awareness. This group welcomes free thinkers, artists, techies, social reformers, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between and around. Your hosts are entrepreneurs, economists, artists, writers, and engineers who want to create a space where socia …

The Maryland Wargaming Collective is a 40k club based in Baltimore, MD.  We host invitational tournaments mostly. But we have been known to have campaigns and the occasional paint night. At the MWC events: the atmosphere is semi-competitive, as the missions usually have random elements that provide a more relaxed and narrative feel. This style of gaming meshes really well with 6th edition. The goal is to have fun games with cool people. That's why we just do invitationals and not open tournament …

Have a fun Night Out, and create a masterpiece! Think you can't paint? At So Van Gogh!, anyone can have a great time creating a work of art! Bring your friends and favorite snacks for an evening of fun, and our artist will give you step-by-step instructions so you can paint a beautiful, one of a kind creation to take home and display! Join us on any of our events, or schedule your own painting party to celebrate any occasion!

This is a group for artists(emerging or professional) who are looking for other artists to hang out with, bounce ideas off of, just generally interact and vibe off each other!

This group is for anyone who loves their pets and enjoys Fine Art and is interested in learning how to create unique and lovable portraits of their pets. Have you ever wished that you could create wonderful and unique painting of your furry friends??? This is your chance!!! I will create opportunities for you to indulge your creativity and your love for your beloved pet!

This group will enjoy the dynamic programming which occurs during the week of Plein Air-Easton! from July 15-21 in Easton, Maryland. Artists and festival attendees are encouraged to attend demonstrations, workshops and lectures throughout the week many of which are free and open to the public. There will be a Plein Air-Easton! All Ages Quick Draw on Saturday July 20 which takes place on the streets of downtown Easton. See why Plein Air-Easton! is regarded as the nation's "Best Plein Air Painting …