A range of Creative Workshops by some of the East Midlands' finest creative facilitators, all set in the beautifully restored Atkins factory in Hinckley, Leicestershire. We have sewing, comedy writing, pet illustrating, felt making, silk painting, face and body art, photography, drumming, painting and much much more. Visit www.beautyandutilityarts-creativeworkshops.com for more details and how to book. ttfn Katherine x

Decoupage Enjoy the ancient and revered art of cutting stuff out and sticking it to other stuff, and the limitless possibilities of these simple first principles. No special skills or equipment needed, just some imagination and a sense of play- Less stitch and bitch than snip and snipe Crafting we incurred all to make something. Card Making Cards are a sorts of giveing and sharing, we aer all able to make a quick one. we will be exploring many types of card making ideas.

In June 2013 a group of artists based in and around the Forest Row area will be exhibiting at Chequer Mead’s Greenstede Gallery. The Ashdown forest has always been a source of inspiration for artists and Ashdown Arts is fortunate to count many skilled amateurs and professionals among its numbers, including painters, potters, jewellers, furniture makers, art tutors, sculptors and many other artists and skilled crafts people.

Come and make something beautiful. Making your own art glass is a hugely rewarding creative activity. Beginners can learn enough basic techniques to make simple pieces relatively quickly, and with time and practice can progress to ambitious pieces using advanced techniques. This group schedules regular workshops where you will learn how to design stained glass, how to cut and grind glass, and solder the final piece, using either lead or copper foil techniques. The classes are held in a rel …

I want to meet anyone interested in art, music, theatre, dance, performances, art activities... People who want together create an art events, workshops, meetings etc. Our goal will be create together first event Art Safari !!!!!

An off shoot group from Arts in Surrey through which trips may be arranged. This group is really for people who are already members of Arts in Surrey which is where most of our activities take place.

LIFE DRAWING every WEDNESDAY evening (ALL YEAR ROUND) from 6.30-9pm. Untutored sessions - just drop in and draw! A different model every week, and sometimes two. Short poses and longer poses every session. Islington Arts Factory, 2 Parkhurst Road. Easels and drawing boards supplied. New members welcome. £10 per session, £5 students/concessions (IAF £1 a day membership not included)

Want to see new artists displaying their talent, wanna see live bands, drink cocktails and meet lively people. Come and join us to meet and make new friends. We aim to get this group together twice a month. The art show happens every 2nd Thursday of each month and then the plan is for another meet up (maybe 4th Thursday or Friday of each month), somewhere local to Camden / Kentish Town at random venues just for a night out (bar, restaurant, hang out, play pool, stroll through camden etc). Great …

Welcome to the Leicester's Crafty Ladies Group DO YOU LIKE CRAFTING, CREATING, DISCOVERING, RE-USING AND MEETING OTHER LIKE-MINDED CREATIVE THINKING PEOPLE? This group is for anyone interested in crafts of any kind willing to share our ideas, creativity and skills and inspire each other to try something new in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The aim of these meet-ups is not so much about "experts" teaching a craft or skill but about trying new crafts together, teaching and guiding each othe …

This group is for all the creative people in London. If you have a great idea or skill and want to meet people that can help you start or grow your business then this is the group for you. We want to help foster a group of people who have a passion for the creative arts. Be it culinary arts or fashion, graphic design or performing arts. We all have skills, knowledge or contacts that can help each other, so lets get together once a month over a drink and talk, share and advice. We will be running …

ABOUT US Learn how to paint a range of popular subjects using Traditional & Contemporary Chinese Brush Painting techniques. Traditional Chinese painting involves essentially the same techniques as calligraphy and is done with a brush dipped in black or colored ink; oils are not used. As with calligraphy, the most popular materials on which paintings are made of are paper and silk. Our classes will gradually increase in difficulty, and feature such subjects as swallows, bamboo, wild orchids, plu …

This is a meetup group for people that would like to make new friends, share in some fun whilst enjoying the pleasure of learning new skills and being creative. You don't have to be skilled at any particular craft but if you have specialisms/ talents or just interests and ideas of your own then feel free to bring them along.

Make new friends and Do something new at craft workshops around London! Welcome to Make & Do, a community craft club where you can come along to all sorts of different craft workshops which will be popping up in pubs and cafes around London. Make & Do is a community group and all members are invited to set up meetings. You can suggest a meetup, and if a few other people like it, it will be announced to the group automatically! It's then your responsibility to make sure it runs smoothly... Here a …

Knitters Down South Each week we will meet at one of several different venues around central London. Our on going challenge is knitting squares  for causes. Our monthly challenge will be fun, the group can send in their pictures or better still bring your work to a meetup, the group can vote for 2nd and 3rd and I shall pick the winner. I will always make sure THE WINNERS receive something to keep you knitting or crafting. The future is bright so come along and let us all meet up. Please free to …

The Pre - Raphaelite Exhibition at Tate Britain and the recent refurbishment of the William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow re-inpired my interest in the Arts and Crafts movement. I started this group to meet other enthusiasts and check out locations and events in London/South East England . Planned meetups include: The V&A Museum,  William Morris Gallery,  Geffrye Museum, Kelmcott House and The Red House. Look at this link to see some possibilities: http://www.artsandcraftsmuseum.org.uk/Trails/Ar …

Welcome, Bienvenue, Willkommen, Aloha, Salve to Imprint. We're offering affordable and informal monthly art classes at the Loco Lounge, Kings Heath. Imprint is all about the art. Come and give printmaking a try whilst having a pint, or break up the working week by getting creative and flex your drawing skills. This is for any skill level, even those of you who think "I can't draw"! Any questions just give us a shout! Imprint has been set up by Lisa-Marie Pelosi in collaboration with the Loco Lou …

Anyone inspired by the Great British Sewing Bee, or just want to get crafty and meet some friendly, like-minded people?! This will be a fun, creative, friendly meetup group in Cambridge for young professionals and students who want to meet new people and share sewing/crafty inspiration. We'll meet a couple of times a month in a local café or pub to get to know each other and discuss ideas for sewing projects as well as share anything we've made. Looking forward to meeting you! Oh and by the way, …

This craft club is for Mums or Mums-to-be who like making things!  It is run by Alice from Handmade by You. Every fortnight, you will have a new opportunity to get together with some other, local, crafty Mums and take part in a mini make session. All materials, tools and guidance provided but there is also the opportunity to bring your own materials, for a reduced fee, if you wish. You will leave each session with something beautiful; be it accessories, homewares or indulgent treats! Of course y …

Calling all those who love to sew, make jewellery, bake, knit, crochet, cross stitch or just plain old make! Would you like to meet other creative people and/or learn a new skill? CREATE London is a craft-based social group. We believe that each one of us has a skill that can be shared with others. There is such a huge pool of skills amongst our group members and we can all benefit tremendously from sharing our knowledge. Perhaps you're a little too shy to teach others? Well, that's not a proble …

The Ministry of Queer Crafters are those who know their Boy George from their Bette Davis. We're new so if you're interested in joining us on a regular basis, meeting new creative crafty like minded people, sharing your skills or just crafting together, then down those knitting needles and join. The Ministry of Queer Crafters will be your friendly sequinned creative hub where you can simply come along, bring whatever you're working on or simply share in your tales of creative glory with other li …

This club, led by Alice from Handmade by You will show you how to up cycle and refashion vintage, pre loved or seemingly useless objects into beautiful accessories, homewares or treats. Each club night, Alice will guide you through a new mini-make.  You will bring the main item to re fashion so as to keep the costs as low as possible but Alice will provide additional tools, materials and instructions.  (If you can't find the main item anywhere, Alice will provide you one, for a nominal charge of …

Pinned it! Made it! is an East London-based party which brings together cool crafts (fashion DIYs, customisations, jewellery, homemade skincare etc), with cocktails, music and party food! All inspired by the amazing ideas you see on Pinterest - but never have the time to try yourself! We provide everything you need including all materials, tools and instruction and welcome all levels of maker from the absolute beginner to the craft aficionado! Past parties have included a 90's theme (neon friend …

If you're interested in needlework and social time, come join us! All levels welcome.

Drink n'Doodle is a monthly meetup in Manchester aimed at everyone who wants to enjoy a casual or fun scribble/doodle together. So the idea is, to get together once a month, in a bar, face to face and doodle spaceships, intricate portraits, poems, abstract art, flowers, whatever you want really. It's a good opportunity to enjoy a casual doodle, and meet new friends, contacts, etc. Also organise collaborations, or just have a drink and a scribble before you go home. Getting in touch: Email us : d …

This is a group for screenwriters, entrepreneurs or anyone interested in learning how to access their latent creativity. Our group sessions are run by two Lecturers from the UK's number one University for Animation and creative arts who have developed a series of games designed to access the creative, right side of the brain. The next session will take place on the Tuesday the 28th of May and will be held in Camden Community Center from 7 PM till 9PM. As well as being a mind gym for the neglecte …

About Handmade in Peterborough... The group was started when local journalist and geek Emily Henderson discovered that after a year of living in the city, she still hardly knew anyone and there were very few ways to change that. She took her love of going to the pub and of making random little objects and set about advertising on facebook to find out if anyone was into the same thing. Step in local Hero and cultural guru Keely Mills who is the Peterborough arts scene equivilant of a Mafia Boss. …

London’s South Bank will play host to the UK’s biggest and most vibrant showcase of Bangladeshi creativity next month when a three-day celebration of art, craft, design, fabrics, fashion, literature and music takes place at the Bargehouse from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 February 2013. OITIJ-JO is a three-day celebration of creativity and culture from Bangladesh or by UK-Bangladeshis. Participants include dancer Akram Khan, photographers Shahidul Alam and Enamul Hoque, jazz musician Zoe Rahman, texti …

I recently moved to the south-west and would like to get together with other people who share my passion for living the best life I can as an individual whilst also making a wider contribution to society. The intention is that this will be a group for people interested in getting together to discuss all aspects of life and society. To together do our best to understand the opportunities available to us individually and collectively as well as the limiting, mistaken and often damaging assumptions …