I started this group to make my drawing and painting classes more accessible to the public and to adhere to a more definite schedule. Anyone is welcome to come, from complete beginners to more advanced students. If you have never drawn or painted before, but would like to try - welcome! If you have experience in painting or drawing and would like personalized engaging instruction and/or help with your current art projects - welcome! If you would like to spend an evening with a piece of charcoal …

This group posts events hosted by Alwan for the Arts. Further information are @ www.alwanforthearts.org. Anyone interested in knowing more about Alwan for the Arts should sign up to this group. Alwan for the Arts serves the Arab community and educates the broader public by showcasing a range of cultural events, thereby enriching the cross- cultural and artistic encounter. Alwan is committed to maintaining a space for reflection, dialogue, and growth in the arts and cultures of the peoples of t …

Staten Island German Martial Arts is a NYC based study group focusing on the historical teachings of the medieval grandmaster Johannes Liechtenauer as well as those who benefited from his legacy, such as Masters Peter Von Danzig, Paulus Kal, Andres Lignitzer, Sigmund Ringeck, and Ott Jud - also known as the "Society of Liechtenauer". These masters created commentaries on Liechtenauer's secret verses and collectively constitute the medieval German Kunst des Fechtens, or "Art of Fighting". Our pri …

The Art of Living Foundation offers programs to uncover the strength, peace, and joy that lie at the core of every human being. By nurturing the spirit and compassion of every individual, the Foundation seeks to help build a global society that is free of stress, violence, and misery - and full of service, wisdom, and celebration. What you will learn through the Art of Living course: * Practices that heal and harmonize the body, mind, and spirit * Skills for handling negative emotions and situat …

Our main goal is to provide a resource and creative meeting facility for lovers all things hand-made. Focused in the Textile Arts, we offer courses, workshops, and special events.    Course topics include: Hand-Weaving on full sized multi-harness floor looms Screen-Printing in a state of the art facility  Dyeing (Natural + Synthetic) Fashion and Sewing Construction Embroidery, felting, and other needle arts Exploratory courses in Hat-Making, Shoe-Making, Silk Painting, Spinning, an …

As a mother and Kindermusik teacher, I was always looking for nice, reasonable activities for my children to attend so I decided to form this meet up group. Family Time for Music & Art was formed to provide fun, educational and quality meetups with a focus on the arts. It is for parents in Somerset County, NJ with young children from newborn and up.  Events will be available for various age-groups. Meet-ups will focus on the areas of Hillsborough, Bridgewater, Manville, Somerville, Bound Brook, …

We are the arts council on Staten Island. We have meetings for artists, art lovers, and cultural organizations. These meetings might teach new skills, offer networking opportunities, or allow us to enjoy art together. Everyone may join!

Susan Meyer who is a seasoned working professional Photographer for over 30 years and Photoshop Retoucher for over 10 years would like to share her years of experience and knowledge to Photography and Photoshop Lovers. It is open to all levels, but especially those who are just starting out and intermediate levels. We will also do some advanced shoots and projects with this group involving models. The group will meet at The duCret School of Art in Plainfield, NJ where Susan has taught for over 1 …

This group shares Tao, the Art of tea,Chinese culture and contemporary Chinese Artworks. You will be enlighten to a new philosophy and a way of living which will enhance your understanding of the universe. As human beings, we need to live in harmony with nature. However, we are not leaving in a peaceful world now: financial tsunami, mental and economic depressions, health and healcare crisis, resources shortages, global warming, religious conflicts... These signs of social, economic and cultural …

A group that brings together photographers and enthusiasts of all levels who are interested not only in the process of taking photographs, but in the final product. This group will bring people all the way to a finished Fine Art print.

The Brooklyn Fiber Arts Guild isa community of fiber crafters throughout the New York City borough of Brooklyn. Through paid membership, the Guild offers members access to classes and events such as stash swaps, an annual luncheon, and charity projects. The Guild also hosts an annual World Wide Knit in Public Day event to teach others about all needlecrafting.

Do you create art? Is there a budding artist trapped inside? Are you a Master or a Novice? It doesn’t matter. This Drawing, Painting and Photography group has been created to share the experience. Create art with other creative people and let us enhance our skills, share our knowledge and motivate each other. Work in the media you are most comfortable with or try media that you want to explore (charcoal, watercolor, acrylic, oil, etc…). Bring your own art supplies and equipment (odor free media …

Come join us and learn extremely effective ways to defend yourself in the streets. Training is based on the instructors study and interpretation (though not limited to) of Native Russian Martial Arts, which are based on the science of natural human motion, or bio-mechanics. We also train some basic grappling. Easily learn to at least double your striking power with no more than half the effort. Though we take training serious, the group is very layed back and easygoing. No yelling like in the mo …

This group is formed to help create an I Liq Chuan (pronounced ee leek chan) community in Princeton, NJ.  I Liq Chuan is a complete system of health, fitness, martial art, meditation and energy cultivation.  I Liq Chuan, translated as Mind Power Fist also know as The Martial Art of Awareness is a descendent of a system taught only to the insiders of a Hakka nomadic clan.  The art is based on Dao and Zen philosophies and in its application and training uncompromisingly adheres to the Tai Chi theo …

Wing Chun Gung Fu in Park Slope! Wing Chun (traditional Chinese: 詠春; pinyin: yǒng chūn; literally "spring chant"), also romanized as Ving Tsun or "Wing Tsun" (and sometimes substituted with the characters 永春 "eternal springtime") is a concept-based southern Chinese martial art and form of self-defense utilizing both striking and grappling while specializing in close-range combat. Instructional emphasis will be placed on Siu Lim Tao and the development of Energy, Distance, Timing, Movement, and S …

New Jersey Yoga and Meditation group welcomes those who practice and/or want to learn more about Yoga, Meditation & Breathing techniques to reduce stress and enhance the quality of life. We offer FREE introductory sessions and workshops, for a charge, that teach Yoga, Meditation & Breathing techniques to reduce stress, detoxify the body, bring clarity of mind, emotional stability and nurture the spirit. We offer programs through the Art of Living Foundation. The Art of Living Foundation offers …