We are a small group of teachers, artists, and performers looking for more members. We are passionate about creativity in our community. Creativity should be more present in our schools, our workplace, and our everyday lives. Over the past few months we have started the website Cool Like Pie. www.coollikepie.com While we are proud of the site, we know it could be bigger, better, and more fun with the contributions of others. If you are passionate about creativity and feel you have something to c …

Exploring the many avenues that we use to feed our creativity. We'll meet and inspire each other. Also, we'll take 'field trips' to locations that will feed creativity.

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 …

I just got back from an amazing year in Edinburgh, Scotland. While there, I was a member of a creative writing group where I met some fantastic writers. I want to start a similar group in the DC area because I know we have many great writers in the area as well. So here we are. The group brings together writers of all ages and from all walks of life. Whether you are a new writer or have published, all are welcome.  If writing is your life, search for a group no longer.  The format will be writer …

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.

Are you working on a non-fiction book, article, script or blog? Are you a fiction author inspired by factual events? Join the Arlington Creative Non-Fiction Writers for constructive critiques and networking opportunities! In addition to constructive feedback, we're also here to support each other in researching, writing, selling and publicizing our projects. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. Join us at the Corner Bakery (2111 Wilson Blvd) just steps from the Courthouse Metro!

Monkeys with Typewriters (MoWiTy) is an extreme writing group bent on hammering out our novels (or whatever projects we're working on) and having fun too. If infinite monkeys can create a masterpiece, so can we. We do not limit ourselves to writing -- any creative endeavor a member feels like working on is appropriate for MoWiTy. During meetings, our members write, draw, blog, design, code, or work on whatever other project he or she is up to. The purpose of our meetup is to provide members with …

Learn how to access your imagination for: creativity, inner exploration, better decision making, mystery, beauty, understanding your dreams, building inner resources (i.e. confidence), and more. We will use both short imagination explorations and longer visionary journeys. Your guide is Gary Goodwin. He is certified in Interactive Guided Imagery, is a Level 1 Guided Imagery and Music guide, and has extensive training in archetypes, dream work, and working with subpersonalities.

Hello, All, I am eager and excited about this new group!  It is like game-night, but we are talking about real life!!  It has all the fun of game night but we come away with tools and insights about how to live with more effectiveness!  And talking about "real things", we will inevitabley get to know each other quite well!  I want to call you "friend" already!  Come with whatever is on your mind: what you want, what you are stuck on, what you want to move forward on, your frustrations, your hou …

Have you always thought about writing a book, screenplay, blog, anything? If so, then join us as we meet up in locations around the Loudoun County area and put our creative juices to good use! The purpose of this group is to create a supportive network of aspiring authors. It's a lonely world out there when you write, and we all know we can be our own worst critic. As a group we can encourage each other to meet our goals as well as help each other when necessary. If you are looking to complete a …

The purpose of the group is to showcase local area talent and cover the graphic design, illustration, responsive web design, typography, advertising, self promotional, interactive and photography scene.   We want to also share ideas, discover opportunities, collaborate, meet potential clients, tap expertise, and establish partnerships. Meet the organizers, each one of them seasoned professionals in the creative and web design disciplines.   How will we do this? Presentations on Photoshop, Illus …

For portfolio-builders of the 3D world. For practitioners and artists who work with physical reality who wish to document the current state of their art with an out-of-the-box photographer or videographer. We assemble physical artists realm of dancers, practitioners of yoga, cosmeticians, performance artists, street ?? (fill in the rest and keep going...) This is a group of dream-state artists who manufacture art. Sorry, but there will be no "found art" involved, as there are already many groups …

Executive Leadership and Career Management are the responsibilities of each of us in our lifetime. "Leaders are not born" and skills and competencies can be learned and take you from good to great. The group was started to encourage creativity, innovation, and inspiration for professionals and executives who want to make an impact on their lives and on the lives of people in their communities. Workshops and seminars can be provided on a number of topics, can be customized for the group, and are …

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 …

Are you someone who enjoys sketching, drawing, painting or some other fine art? Do you also enjoy learning about various spiritual and/ or metaphysical principles? Do you find that while you fit into lots of groups of people, sometimes it's hard to find people who challenge this side of you? If so, please let me know. I am interested in starting a group to meet, chat, sketch, paint, draw, photog, discuss chakras, hinduism, buddhism, christianity, metaphysics, intuition, our Higher Selves, etc. …

The Art of the Didgeridoo The didgeridoo is perhaps the oldest wind instrument in the world. It is said to have originated with the aboriginal people of Australia 40,000 years ago and has since spread throughout the world and it has become an integral part of New Age culture. The sound has been described as earthy, primitive, haunting, mysterious, funky, and its effects have been called meditative, relaxing and healing. It is wonderful to hear the droning sound of the didgeridoo, and it certai …