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Beyond the Screen: Designing Products for the Spatial Computing Era
Tue, Oct 27, 9:30 PMFor decades, product teams have translated a three-dimensional world into two-dimensional interfaces. We’ve gotten incredibly good at taps, clicks, menus, and scrolls—but what if the screen was never the destination? **ProductTank Columbus welcomes Omari Hitson, VP Lead Product Designer: Emerging Technologies at JPMorgan Chase and President of the Ohio Chapter of the VR/AR Association, for a practical look at what changes when digital products move beyond the screen and into the world around us.** Omari Hitson designs where emerging technology meets real-world product problems. He has experience designing and prototyping across the evolution from traditional mobile and desktop experiences to spatial computing—all within a regulated enterprise environment where new technology has to solve an actual problem, not simply generate excitement. He also serves as Chapter President of the VR/AR Association of Ohio and hosts the OhioXR conferences, putting him at the center of Ohio’s growing XR community. Come connect, learn, and swap stories with fellow product professionals. \-\-\- Food and drinks will be provided by Switchbox, our generous host. Free parking will be available at the front and back sides of the Switchbox Office.

Columbus Sketch People in Motion - Beginners Welcome
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00 PM**🎨 Sketch Hour: A Beginner Drawing Class** An hour-long sketching class that starts at this event's start time. Bring a pencil and a few sheets of paper, open the link, and draw along step by step with everyone booked into the same session. Today's class: **Figures**, people in motion: quick gesture drawings, then proportion and a finished figure. When the class ends, photograph your drawing and send it in. A reviewer looks at your page and writes back with what's working and what to try next. You don't need talent, just a pencil and an hour. **Register through the link below** to book your place in this class. ### [✏️ BOOK YOUR PLACE ✏️](https://sketchhour.vercel.app/product/SketchFigures?city=Columbus&groupurlname=new-artists-exploring-lines-and-shapes&productId=400301&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-27T18:00:00Z) --- ✅ **What you get:** - Personal written feedback on the drawing you make - Just a pencil and paper, nothing to buy - A full hour of guided drawing, step by step - Feedback on your drawing included, no subscription - Everyone in the session draws along at the same time Find a pencil and we'll see you there. ✨

American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
Thu, Nov 5, 12:00 AMWe meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

Fall Arts & Crafternoon
Sun, Oct 25, 5:30 PM**Join us for a Fall Sunday Crafternoon!** Whether you are looking to carve out dedicated creative time, wanting to get a lingering project across the finish line, or just looking to chat with fellow local makers—this is the space for you. 🧵 **What to Bring** Bring any art or craft project you are currently working on, as long as it is portable and quiet. Think: * **Yarn & Thread:** Knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, hand-sewing, mending. * **Paper & Sketching:** Sketchbooks, adult coloring books, watercolors, bullet journaling. * **Digital:** Tablets, iPad drawing, laptop writing/design. * *Please note: Because we are meeting in a shared public space, no power tools, sewing machines, or high-odor materials (like strong solvents or spray glues), please!* **📍 Where to Find Us** * We will be meeting at **Columbus Metropolitan Library - Parsons Branch** in **Meeting Room 1**. Room is reserved under **CBUS Maker Meetup.** **⏱️ Timeline** * **1:30 PM:** Arrive, grab a seat, get settled, and do a quick round of introductions so we can see what everyone is working on. * **1:45 PM - 3:30 PM:** Open maker time! Chat, craft, relax, and swap creative ideas. **⚠️ A Note on RSVPs** Space for this meetup is limited to 10 spots. If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP to "Not Going" as soon as possible so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot. We ask that you try to give at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel. *** **We can't wait to meet you and see what you're making! All skill levels welcome.**

Fun & easy way to play more tennis (read event description)
Sat, Oct 24, 11:00 PMWe’re still working to get more people into these Meetups, but our goal is to give PlayYourCourt members a few social tennis outings each week in addition to your practice sessions and Challenge League matches. These Meetups are co-ed, super laid back, and all skill levels are welcome. Post your skill level and a suggested court in the comments section so we can round up as many players as we can for some tennis fun! Also, if you’re looking to meet new practice partners or play some matches and you aren’t already in the PlayYourCourt Community, you can go here to see what we’re all about and sign up: https://www.playyourcourt.com/tennis-community/columbus-oh/meetup/ If you love tennis, we’d love to have you! Be sure and watch the quick video that explains how everything works. Happy hitting! - Scott

Columbus Beginner Sketching: Capture Glass, Draw Realism
Thu, Oct 29, 10:30 PM**🎨 Learn to Sketch – Just a Pencil and Paper** Sit down at your own table with a pencil and some paper. The class starts at this event's start time, and everyone in the session draws along together. This session is **Realistic Still Life**: slow, careful observation and realistic shading of everyday objects. The best part: after the class you send a photo of your page and get written feedback on your own drawing. No experience needed. If you've ever said "I can't draw", this is for you. **RSVP here, then register through the link below** to get your place in the session. ### [✏️ BOOK YOUR PLACE ✏️](https://sketchhour.vercel.app/product/SketchStillLife?city=Columbus&groupurlname=artistic-spirits-sketching-and-growing-together&productId=400601&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-29T22:30:00Z) --- ✅ **What you get:** - Everyone in the session draws along at the same time - A chat shared with the people booked into your session - Reference images on screen while you draw - A full hour of guided drawing, step by step - Personal written feedback on the drawing you make Your first drawing is an hour away. 🎨
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