Art Museums

La proposta d'aquesta activitat és participar en una visita comentada a l'edifici de l'Ajuntament de Barcelona. Les explicacions històriques de la visita seran en català i comprendran el següent recorregut: façana gòtica, galeria gòtica, Escala d'Honor, Saló de Cent, Saló de Plens o de Carles Pi i Sunyer i Saló de Cròniques. Activitat gratuïta – grup limitat En aquesta activitat, la llista definitiva de participants es crearà seguint criteris de participació al grup.

(Eng) **"TAST A LA RAMBLA MARKET" is back!** Join us for **TAPAS** from Catalan restaurants, **a great atmosphere**, and **LIVE MUSIC**! Restaurants, pastry shops, and big names in Catalan gastronomy are taking to the streets to bring you their most iconic dishes in a tapas-style tasting menu. Locally sourced ingredients, creative cuisine, options for everyone, and a strong commitment to sustainability define this edition, designed to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace and with all five senses. **LIMITED PLACES!** **WHERE DO WE MEET?**: **12:30h pm** at the place that will be indicated to the people who signed up for the activity with an internal meetup message. **PRICE:** **Only 1€** **of group contribution to Meetup** (given in currency to the organizer upon arrival). **Entrance to the Market: Free!! There each person pays for what they consume.** **ADVICE:** As in all activities, 1 No Show will be applied to people who remove themselves from the list on the same day of the activity or do not show up! (The 2nd No Show is definitive exclusion from the group). .......... **NOTICE:** This is a non-profit friendship group, and under no circumstances will the “Activity Organizer” assume responsibility for any possible harm that occurs to someone during the activity. By registering for the activity and participating in it, you assume and accept this disclaimer. ......... (Esp) Vuelve el **TAST A LA RAMBLA MARKET!** Te esperamos para disfrutar de sus **TAPAS** de restaurantes catalanes, **BUEN ROLLO Y MÚSICA EN DIRECTO!** Restaurantes, pastelerías y grandes nombres de la gastronomía catalana salen a la calle para acercarte sus propuestas más icónicas en formato degustación-tapa. Producto de proximidad, cocina creativa, opciones para todos y una clara apuesta por la sostenibilidad marcan una edición pensada para disfrutar sin prisa y con los cinco sentidos. **PLAZAS LIMITADAS!** **¿DÓNDE QUEDAMOS?:** **12,30h** en el lugar que se indicará a las personas apuntadas a la actividad con un mensaje interno de meetup. **PRECIO:** **Sólo 1€** **de aportación** pago del grupo a Meetup (se da en moneda al organizador al llegar). **Entrada al Market: Gratis!! Allí cada persona se paga lo que consume.** **NOTA:** Como en todas las actividades se aplicará 1 No Show a las personas que se borren de la lista el mismo día de la actividad o no se presenten! (El 2º No Show es exclusión definitiva del grupo). ......... **AVISO:** Este es un grupo de amistades sin ánimo de lucro, y bajo ninguna circunstancia el “Organizador de la actividad” asumirá responsabilidad por cualquier posible daño que ocurra a alguien durante la actividad. Al registrarse en la actividad y participar de ella se asume y acepta este descargo de responsabilidad.

*Check models on IG: @lifedrawingbarcelona.com or www.lifedrawingbarcelona.com* Welcome to **Life drawing Barcelona.** We are an art studio based in Barcelona. **Absolutely no experience** is necessary to attend our sessions, just a desire to explore your creative side! We have been doing our "Drink and Draw Barcelona" sessions for 12 years now and we have the biggest art community in Barcelona. Come to draw and meet local artists as well as expats, and even some tourists. **Life drawing Barcelona** sessions cost 10€ per session but you get a discount if you buy 3 sessions, that is 30€ for 4 sessions (7,5€ per session) With the sessions you will get all the drawing material free, pencils, rubber, A3, boards and or easels Come to **life drawing Barcelona** and you will have a Blast! **COME AND ENJOY THE JOURNEY, YOU DRAW THE LIMITS!** Hoping to see you soon :) More info about the sessions and models: Meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/life-drawing-barcelona/?eventOrigin=event_home_page \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Modelos y más info IG: @lifedrawingbarcelona.com o www.lifedrawingbarcelona.com Bienvenidos a **Life drawing Barcelona.** Somos un estudio situado en Barcelona. No hace falta tener experiencia previa para atender a nuestras sesiones, solo **ganas de explorar tu lado más creativo!** Organizamos sesiones de Drink and Draw en Barcelona desde hace más de 12 años y tenemos la comunidad más grande de artistas de Barcelona. Ven a dibujar con nosotros y conoce artistas locales, artistas expats y a e veces algunos turistas de paso. Las sesiones de **Life drawing Barcelona** cuestan 10€ por persona, pero si compras 3 sesiones por 30€ tendrás una gratis y la sesión te saldrá por 7,5€. Nuestras sesiones vienen con todo el material de dibujo, lápices, gomas papel A3, paneles y caballetes. Ven a **life drawing Barcelona** y te lo pasaràs genial! **VEN Y DISFRUTA LA JORNADA, ¡TU DIBUJAS LOS LÍMITES!** Esperamos verte pronto :) Más info de las sesiones y modelos: Meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/life-drawing-barcelona/?eventOrigin=event_home_page \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Benvinguts a **Life drawing Barcelona.** Som un estudi situat a Barcelona. No es necessari tenir experiència prèvia per atendre les nostres sessions, només **ganes d'explorar el teu costat més creatiu!** Organitzem sessions de Drink and Draw a Barcelona des de fa més de 12 anys i tenim la comunitat d'artistes més gran de la ciutat. Vina a dibuixar amb nosaltres i coneix artistes locals, artistes expats i de tant en quant algún turista de pas. Les sessions de Life drawing Barcelona costen 10€ per persona, però si compres 3 sessions en tindràs una gratuïta. Las sesiones de **Life drawing Barcelona** cuestan 10€ por persona, pero si compras 3 sesiones por 30€ tendrás una gratis. Les nostres sessions venen amb tot el material de dibuix inclòs, llàpis, gomes, paper A3, panells i cavallets. Vine a Life drawing Barcelona i t'ho passaràs genial! **VINA I DISFRUTA LA JORNADA, ¡TU DIBUIXES ELS LÍMITS!** Esperamos verte pronto :) Més info de les sessions i els models: Meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/es-ES/life-drawing-barcelona/?eventOrigin=event_home_page

🗣️ English below, español y català. 👩‍🎨 **Aprende de cero o mejora** tu dibujo y pintura en entorno inspirador pasándolo bien. 👉 **Conócenos** en Instagram: [emili.sensoriart](https://www.instagram.com/emili.sensoriart) **OBJETIVO** 🕰️🪄 Inspírate en esta auténtica **joya modernista** **del Raval**. Un espacio nacido en 1896 que es hoy una cápsula del tiempo, famoso por su espectacular mampara de madera y cristal grabado donde se respira la historia de Barcelona. 🌈 Trabajaremos la **teoría del color, la creación de paletas,** cómo capturar la luz y la sombra y **¡como crear nuevos colores!** 🖍️ Aprenderemos a mezclar los colores adecuados para transmitir la atmósfera íntima y la esencia vintage de este lugar patrimonial y de la temática que elijas tú. 🎨 Te doy **todo el material y te guío** en el proceso de crear lo que elijas tú desarrollando **tu propio estilo**. 🤯 **Rompe** con el pensamiento de "yo no puedo dibujar o pintar bien" con un método que estimule tu creatividad. 🧘‍♀️ Usa el arte como herramienta de meditación y arte terapia de conexión con el entorno y contigo mism@. 🙋‍♀️ Conoce **futur@s amig@s** con tus mismas pasiones y aprende de sus diversos estilos y visiones. **PLAN** 👥 Seremos un **grupo reducido de 6 a 10 personas** para interactuar mejor entre nosotr@s. 1. 👋 **Dinámica inicial** para conocernos y profundizar en enfoque, materiales y referentes. 2. ✏️ **Fase de ejercicios y bocetos** rápidos dibujando tod@s lo mismo para aprender nuevas técnicas y experimentar otras combinaciones. 3. 🎨 **Fase de obra individual** donde cada un@ elige qué hacer. 4. 💬 **Dinámica final** de reflexiones, aprendizajes y puesta en común. 🎁 Llévate de recuerdo mi **reportaje audiovisual de la experiencia** y la obra realizada por ti. **⏳ Duración: 3 h.** **INVERSIÓN** 🍹Consumición en el local. 🐤 **25€ Early bird:** Reservando más de cuatro días antes. 💰 **28€** **Last minute:** Reservando menos de cuatro días antes. **OFERTA** **👫🏻20€ Comunidad:** Precio para cada un@ si traes nuev@ acompañante. 💎 **20** **Suscripción:** Adquiriendo bono de 5 experiencias SensoriArt. La suscripción se puede usar en mis otras actividades, durante medio año e incluye **cumplirte un deseo** de experiencia 🪔🧞. **CÓMO APUNTARSE** 1. ✅ Pulsa asistiré en esta actividad. 2. ✅ **Contacta al organizador** por WhatsApp al [34661511632](https://wa.me/34661511632). 3. ✅ Pagar vía bizum o revolut al mismo número de teléfono con antelación. La plaza no quedará confirmada hasta que te lo comunique. Solo habrá devolución en caso de cancelación con más de tres días de antelación. **QUE HAY QUE LLEVAR** 🔹 Mente abierta y ganas de vivir una experiencia artística personal. 🔹 Opcional pero recomendable traer tu libreta de artista. 🔹 Opcional traer tus materiales para combinar. 🖌️ **Yo pongo todo el material**: hojas, soporte, lápiz, bolígrafo, pincel, pinturas, agua, recipiente para el agua y sobre para llevarte la obra. **ORGANIZADOR** 👨‍🎨 Artista senderista con foco en la acuarela y la fotografía. 😍👉 **Sígueme** en Instagram: [emili.sensoriart](https://www.instagram.com/emili.sensoriart) 📱👉 **Pregúntame** dudas por WhatsApp: [+34 661 511 632](https://wa.me/34661511632) **URBAN SKETCHING** Es la práctica de dibujar aquello que te rodea. Consiste en plasmar tu **visión personal** de tu mundo inmediato, o de los lugares a los que viajas. Es una narrativa de la vida cotidiana: ese café que te motiva, las calles o parques que recorres y te inspiran, etc. Boceta sin miedo a equivocarte, salte de lo figurativo y lo realista para experimentar el estilo con el que mejor te lo pases. **Vente a experimentar!** #urbansketching #paint #painting #drawing #art #mindfulness #watercolour \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🗣️ **ENGLISH** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 👩‍🎨 Learn from scratch or improve your drawing and painting in an inspiring environment while having fun. 👉 Follow us on Instagram: emili.sensoriart OBJETIVO 🕰️🪄 Get inspired by this authentic Modernist gem in the Raval. A space born in 1896 that stands today as a time capsule, famous for its spectacular wooden partition and engraved glass, where the history of Barcelona breathes. 🌈 We will work on color theory, creating palettes, how to capture light and shadow, and how to create new colors! 🖍️ We will learn how to mix the right colors to convey the intimate atmosphere and vintage essence of this heritage site, as well as the theme of your choice. 🎨 I will provide all the materials and guide you through the process of creating whatever you choose, developing your own personal style. 🤯 Break away from the thought of "I can't draw or paint well" with a method that stimulates your creativity. 🧘‍♀️ Use art as a tool for meditation and art therapy to connect with the surroundings and with yourself. 🙋‍♀️ Meet future friends who share your same passions and learn from their diverse styles and visions. PLAN 👥 We will be a small group of 6 to 10 people to interact better among ourselves. 👋 Initial dynamic to get to know each other and dive deeper into the focus, materials, and references. ✏️ Exercise and quick sketching phase, where everyone draws the same thing to learn new techniques and experiment with different combinations. 🎨 Individual artwork phase where each person chooses what to create. 💬 Final dynamic for reflections, insights, and sharing. 🎁 Take home my audiovisual report of the experience and your own creation as a souvenir. ⏳ Duration: 3 h. INVESTMENT 🍹 Drink at the venue. 🐤 €25 Early bird: Booking more than four days in advance. 💰 €28 Last minute: Booking less than four days in advance. OFFER 👫🏻 €20 Community: Price for each of you if you bring a new companion. 💎 €20 Subscription: Purchasing a voucher for 5 SensoriArt experiences. The subscription can be used for my other activities for half a year and includes fulfilling an experience wish 🪔🧞. HOW TO SIGN UP ✅ Press "attend" on this activity. ✅ Contact the organizer via WhatsApp at +34661511632. ✅ Pay in advance via Bizum or Revolut to the same phone number. Your spot will not be confirmed until I notify you. Refunds will only be given in case of cancellation more than three days in advance. WHAT TO BRING 🔹 Open mind and the desire to live a personal artistic experience. 🔹 Optional but recommended to bring your own artist sketchbook. 🔹 Optional to bring your own materials to combine. 🖌️ I will provide all the materials: paper, backing board, pencil, pen, brush, paints, water, water container, and an envelope to take your artwork home. ORGANIZER 👨‍🎨 Hiking guide and artist focusing on watercolor and photography. 😍👉 Follow me on Instagram: emili.sensoriart 📱👉 Ask me via WhatsApp: +34 661 511 632 URBAN SKETCHING It is the practice of drawing what surrounds you. It consists of capturing your personal vision of your immediate world, or of the places you travel to. It is a narrative of everyday life: that coffee that motivates you, the streets or parks you walk through and that inspire you, etc. Sketch without fear of making mistakes, step away from the figurative and realistic to experiment with the style that brings you the most fun. Come and experiment!

Buenas de nuevo a los gatos curiosos! Después de un parón forzoso, por causa mayor, vamos a reiniciar de nuevo las actividades con la exposición del CCCB " Pensar la belleza". **Una exposición que ofrece un recorrido crítico por la trayectoria de los diferentes cánones de belleza a lo largo de la historia**. De forma interactiva , os animo a que veamos ( visita comentada con auriculares) , cómo la industria de la cosmética, el diseño y la comercialización de productos condicionan la visión sobre nuestro propio cuerpo. **La entrada a la exposición es gratuita ese día porque son puertas abiertas.** **Después se puede ir a tomar un fresco para comentar la exposición.** Os espero en la entrada del centro de cultura contemporánea de Barcelona el domingo 31 de junio a las 11:10.

A curated **plant showroom** set in a Mediterranean villa above Barcelona 🌿 This is not a traditional plant store, but a real living space where plants are presented on terraces with natural light and a calm atmosphere. The experience is designed as a **slow, open visit** where you can explore plants in context, understand how they live and imagine them in your own home. A relaxed setting to disconnect and enjoy the space above the city. We work with a carefully selected range of **indoor and outdoor plants** suited for urban living. Resilient, easy-to-maintain species designed for apartments and compact spaces. Throughout the visit, a **plant expert** will be available to guide you based on your light, orientation and lifestyle. You’ll learn how to care for your plant, how to water it properly and how to integrate it into your home. Surrounded by greenery, terraces and open views, the villa offers a **peaceful environment** away from the noise of the city 🌞 A calm and inspiring atmosphere where people come to explore, learn and take home a plant with intention. **Ideal for:** – Plant lovers and beginners – People looking to redecorate their home – Those interested in low-maintenance greenery – Anyone wanting a different, relaxed plan **[More information](https://tally.so/r/VL8Nll)** +34 600 41 67 80

**Mosaic Art Workshop Barcelona** is an immersive experience for art lovers that combines history, creativity, and hands-on learning next to one of Barcelona’s most magical art\*\*.\*\* Led by friendly **local artists**, this activity is designed for all levels-no previus experience required. In our **Mosaic Art Workshop Barcelona**, we explain the basic techniques, show you the tools and materials, and guide you step by step so you never feel lost. Our teachers are by your side the whole time—encouraging you to craft a mosaic that reflects your personal style. By the end, you’ll take home an **authentic handmade souvenir from Barcelona.** Available on starting times: 10am, 11am and 12am. This **mosaic workshop Barcelona** is the perfect complement to our [Gaudí Free Walking Tour](https://tourmeout.com/activity/gaudi-free-walking-tour/) or [Barcelona Tapas Tour](https://tourmeout.com/activity/barcelona-tapas-tour/), ideal for art and culture lovers who want to live the city beyond the usual. We will meet at “Carmela,” the statue of a girl located next to the entrance of the Palau de la Música Catalana. **How the experience flows** 1. **Hands-on class:** welcome drink (wine or water), technique demo, and creation of your own mosaic with individual guidance. 2. **Wrap-up:** photos and your finished mosaic to take home. This **mosaic workshop** **Barcelona** pairs perfectly with our architecture and culture activities—an inspiring way to live the city through ##### What is included in the activity? \- Mosaic art class with a specialized teacher \- Tools and materials for your Barcelona mosaic workshop \- Step\-by\-step guided explanation \- Breakfast\, coffee or Tea \- Your finished mosaic as a unique Barcelona souvenir

We organise a watercolour workshop for beginners; The teacher is an advanced graphic designer and painter Tiana Diakova, whose works you can check on Instagram: @diakova_art. The maximum amount of people is 10 so the teacher will be able to guide every person. The workshop is adapted to a beginner's level (every time people who never painted before are surprised with the result they achieve!) But also the process will be interesting for those who draw or paint already. For architects, designers and illustrators it's a good way to discover a new technique and make new contacts) All materials are included so there is no need to bring anything. The process will take 2-2,5 hours. Important: Your subscription is confirmed after you make a payment following this link: https://mauicowork.com/watercolour-painting-with-tatiana/ Welcome to our evening of creativity in the atmospheric studio with beach vibes:)

🎊 Comunidad artística en crecimiento Organiza tu evento en Eros Artspace con un taller de pintura experimental. Se trabajan collage y técnicas mixtas con acrílico, acuarela, pastel, lápices… 💫El espacio queda reservado en exclusiva para tu grupo. 🍷Podéis traer comida y bebida. Duración: 2 horas Materiales incluidos Capacidad: hasta 10 personas Para horarios y precios, contacta por mensaje directo. Ubicación: Carrer de Pere IV, 148, Poblenou

Escuela de arte. Eros Art Space Ofrecemos formaciones abiertas, para todos los ritmos y todas las edades. 🎨 Técnicas disponibles · Dibujo: grafito, carboncillo, conté, sanguina · Pintura: acuarela, óleo, acrílico, pastel · Técnicas mixtas: collage, monotipia y otras · Taller de arte infantil · Taller de pintura experimental 📚 Programas de participación · Mensual / trimestral: 2h o 4h semanales con seguimiento continuo · Pack libre: elige tus clases sin límite mensual · Clase suelta: ideal para probar o venir puntualmente 🕒 Horarios · Turno mañana: 12:00 – 14:00 · Turno tarde 1: 16:00 – 18:00 · Turno tarde 2: 18:00 – 20:00 👥 Cupo máximo: 10 personas, atención cercana y acompañamiento personalizado. Duración: 2 horas Materiales incluidos Si quieres, dime qué técnica te interesa y si te encaja alguna sesión o modalidad (mensual, pack libre o clase suelta), y te cuento con más detalle ✨

☀️ Eros Art Space Comunidad artística en crecimiento. Ofrecemos formaciones abiertas, para todos los ritmos y todas las edades. 🎨 Técnicas disponibles · Dibujo: grafito, carboncillo, conté, sanguina · Pintura: acuarela, óleo, acrílico, pastel · Técnicas mixtas: collage, monotipia y otras · Taller de arte infantil · Taller de pintura experimental 📚 Programas de participación · Mensual / trimestral: 2h o 4h semanales con seguimiento continuo · Pack libre: elige tus clases sin límite mensual · Clase suelta: ideal para probar o venir puntualmente 🕒 Horarios · Turno mañana: 12:00 – 14:00 · Turno tarde 1: 16:00 – 18:00 · Turno tarde 2: 18:00 – 20:00 👥 Cupo máximo: 10 personas, atención cercana y acompañamiento personalizado. Si quieres, dime qué técnica te interesa y si te encaja alguna sesión o modalidad (mensual, pack libre o clase suelta), y te cuento con más detalle ✨ **Plazas limitadas.** Reserva tu plaza al **650 927 591**

☀️ Eros Art Space Comunidad artística en crecimiento. Ofrecemos formaciones abiertas, para todos los ritmos y todas las edades. 🎨 Técnicas disponibles · Dibujo: grafito, carboncillo, conté, sanguina · Pintura: acuarela, óleo, acrílico, pastel · Técnicas mixtas: collage, monotipia y otras · Taller de arte infantil · Taller de pintura experimental 📚 Programas de participación · Mensual / trimestral: 2h o 4h semanales con seguimiento continuo · Pack libre: elige tus clases sin límite mensual · Clase suelta: ideal para probar o venir puntualmente 🕒 Horarios · Turno mañana: 12:00 – 14:00 · Turno tarde 1: 16:00 – 18:00 · Turno tarde 2: 18:00 – 20:00 👥 Cupo máximo: 10 personas, atención cercana y acompañamiento personalizado. Si quieres, dime qué técnica te interesa y si te encaja alguna sesión o modalidad (mensual, pack libre o clase suelta), y te cuento con más detalle ✨ **Plazas limitadas.** Reserva tu plaza al **650 927 591**

Escuela de arte. Eros Art Space Ofrecemos formaciones abiertas, para todos los ritmos y todas las edades. 🎨 Técnicas disponibles · Dibujo: grafito, carboncillo, conté, sanguina · Pintura: acuarela, óleo, acrílico, pastel · Técnicas mixtas: collage, monotipia y otras · Taller de arte infantil · Taller de pintura experimental 📚 Programas de participación · Mensual / trimestral: 2h o 4h semanales con seguimiento continuo · Pack libre: elige tus clases sin límite mensual · Clase suelta: ideal para probar o venir puntualmente 🕒 Horarios · Turno mañana: 12:00 – 14:00 · Turno tarde 1: 16:00 – 18:00 · Turno tarde 2: 18:00 – 20:00 👥 Cupo máximo: 10 personas, atención cercana y acompañamiento personalizado. Duración: 2 horas Materiales incluidos Si quieres, dime qué técnica te interesa y si te encaja alguna sesión o modalidad (mensual, pack libre o clase suelta), y te cuento con más detalle ✨

Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.

**Get your creative flow going with a Sunday Afternoon Maker Meetup!** 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 - Martin Luther King Branch** in **Meeting Room 1**. Room is reserved under **CBUS Maker Meetup.** **⏱️ Timeline** * **1:00 PM:** Arrive, grab a seat, get settled, and do a quick round of introductions so we can see what everyone is working on. * **1:15 PM - 3:00 PM:** Open maker time! Chat, craft, relax, and swap creative ideas. **⚠️ A Note on RSVPs** Space for this first meetup is strictly 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.**

**Let’s kick off our very first CBUS Maker Meetup!** 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 - Karl Road Branch** in **Meeting Room 1**. Room is reserved under **CBUS Maker Meetup.** **⏱️ Timeline** * **1:00 PM:** Arrive, grab a seat, get settled, and do a quick round of introductions so we can see what everyone is working on. * **1:15 PM - 3:00 PM:** Open maker time! Chat, craft, relax, and swap creative ideas. **⚠️ A Note on RSVPs** Space for this first meetup is strictly 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.**

**History** The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood. In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio. A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization. In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden. Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community. **Maps of the Conservatory** Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below). **Summary** For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year. Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now. **Tickets and pricing** On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20. Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4. Parking is always free. If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000. **Where we'll meet** We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather. **Your GPS is stupid!** Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you. The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road. If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West. You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive. \* Don't really do this. **After the event** After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu). The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event. We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.

Let's stroll the artists' booths and enjoy some of the festival's opening day! The Columbus Art Festival features a wide and vibrant range of visual art from local and national exhibitors, plus, live music, and all kinds of food and refreshments, along the waterfront downtown. (The featured painting is by Columbus Arts Festival exhibitor, Joe Engel - joe-engelart.com)

Welcome to the Art School - 20's & 30's artists Meetup group! This is a community for young artists who are passionate about exploring different mediums and techniques in the world of art. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, photographer, or mixed media artist, this group is the perfect place to connect with like-minded individuals, have a space to work on your craft, and showcase your work. Let's inspire and support each other on our artistic journeys! Whether you're a novice or a seasoned artist, all skill levels are welcome. Join us and unleash your creativity! Afterwards, we will have time to work on our individual art projects, hang out, and if anyone is interested in feedback on their work, there will be time for that as well.