Art History

In the busy Central & Western District,we provide you with a quiet and cozy corner. You can sit, relax and unwind,or pick up a brush to paint and create freely. No skills needed, no experience required.Just come to de-stress and enjoy your peaceful time. 在中西區鬧市裡，留一個安靜又溫柔的角落給你。 你可以靜坐、放空、休息，也可以隨心拿起畫筆，自由畫畫、創作。不用技巧、不用基礎、不用趕進度，只為療癒、減壓、陪伴自己。 Fee: HK$180 per person 費用：HK$180 / 位 Included: · Free basic art materials (paper, paint, brushes)· Quiet seating, lighting & air-conditioning· Self-guided painting & relaxing (no instruction) \*RSVP your spot by Whatsapp: 4449 0049 包含：・免費使用基本畫具（畫紙、顏料、畫筆等）・安靜座位、燈光、冷氣・純放鬆、自助畫畫，無教學 Included: · Free basic art materials (paper, paint, brushes) · Quiet seating, lighting & air-conditioning· Self-guided painting & relaxing (no instruction) \*RSVP your spot by Whatsapp: 4449 0049 Whatsapp 預約: 4449 0049 **Event time:** 9:00pm-12:30am 時間: 晚上9:00pm-12:30am **Venue:** Suite 903, 44-46 Bonham Strand West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong 地址: 文咸西街44-46號903室 For more info, can check our IG: Midnight_bliss_studio or website: https://midnightbliss-studio.com/

✏️ People Drawing People – Drawing Session IDEA GALLERY, TST Join us for a relaxed, pressure-free People Drawing People session in Tsim Sha Tsui. Open to all levels — beginners welcome. This is an independent practice session (not a class). We’ll work through timed poses in a calm, focused environment. Bring your own materials. Come to draw, improve, and connect with fellow artists and enthusiasts! 📍 IDEA GALLERY Rm 2-101, 2/F CKE Shopping Mall Tsim Sha Tsui

I teach every week at the New Era Martial Club Quarry Bay at New Era Martial Club, Eastern Harbour Centre Unit 908, 9th floor, 28 Hoi Chak Street, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong. What is Urban Krav Maga? As its name suggests, Urban Krav Maga (UKM) is a fighting system that has its roots in the Israeli self-defence system: Krav Maga Urban Krav Maga consists of a wide combination of techniques sourced from various martial arts, combat sports and fighting systems such as Karate, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) among others. Michael Chan is a qualified Urban Krav Maga Instructor under the British Combat Association UK. He brings a wealth of Martial Arts experience to Hong Kong. Michael has practiced and trained in Krav Maga since 2012 and became a qualified instructor in 2018.

Brand New Weekly Classes @ New Era Martial Club Quarry Bay Urban Krav Maga is a defence system that: The Urban Krav Maga aim is to equip the student as soon as possible to defend themselves against the most common attacks they may face. Once the student has mastered these techniques more difficult scenarios are addressed to build a support system that will enable the student to deal with almost any situation. By teaching concepts through techniques, students are taught how to read a situation and react/respond accordingly, even if they have not experienced that exact same scenario in training. Giving students the ability to improvise is an important element of our training, this is not like learning a kata. Awareness, avoidance and pre-emption are placed high in order of priority but we recognise that you can’t always avoid a potential violent encounter. We teach everything that is needed for self defence when it’s necessary in all environments, including, highly confined, crowded spaces, cars, shopping centres, nightclubs, buses etc. We make no apologies for our civilian approach to street violence and our subsequent breakaway from the original military solutions in dealing with armed attackers: a knife defence based on somebody attacking like they were making a committed bayonet thrust will not be so effective as one that is based on somebody stabbing with an aggressive pumping/piston motion with fast recoil when we are dealing with today’s street. As stated we retain the term Krav Maga as our approach reflects that on which Krav Maga was originally founded and we are, of course, indebted to the experiences we have gained training with the various Israeli Fighting Systems

Jazz Fusion Bellydance All levels are welcomed! $100/hr, or LSS Dance Class Membership Jazz/Bellydance Basic & Technique Drill Choreography Enquiry 查詢 : lssdance2012@gmail.com WhatsApp : 65230389 Participants may join LSS performance if learning progress satisfactory. Regular students no need to register here.

This is the perfect activity for anyone wanting to improve their drawing - you don’t need any experience to join. The session is not tutorial, however our host Mary is more than happy to assist you. Please be sure to bring your own materials but if you need some extra we’ll have some basic materials. The sessions are 2 hours long with snacks and soft drinks. \*RSVP your spot by Whatsapp: 4449 0049 **What it includes:** *Free snacks, soft drinks.* **Event time:** 4:30-6:30PM **Fees: 299/head** (Please complete the payment 3 days before the session]. Once payment is received, we will send you a final confirmation and all the details you need for your session. Quote: 15ppl **Venue:** Suite 903, 44-46 Bonham Strand West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong For more info, can check our IG: Midnight_bliss_studio or website: https://midnightbliss-studio.com/

This is the perfect activity for anyone wanting to improve their drawing - you don’t need any experience to join. The session is not tutorial, however our host Mary is more than happy to assist you. Please be sure to bring your own materials but if you need some extra we’ll have some basic materials. The sessions are 2 hours long with snacks and soft drinks. \*RSVP your spot by Whatsapp: 4449 0049 **What it includes:** *Free snacks, soft drinks.* **Event time:** 8-10PM **Fees: 299/head** (Please complete the payment 3 days before the session]. Once payment is received, we will send you a final confirmation and all the details you need for your session. Quote: 15ppl **Venue:** Suite 903, 44-46 Bonham Strand West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong For more info, can check our IG: Midnight_bliss_studio or website: https://midnightbliss-studio.com/

**ReKnot: Chinese Floral Button Art Exhibition《盤藝重扣》** Pan Hua Kou, also known as Chinese floral buttons, are traditional fabric fasteners created by twisting and knotting cloth. Once widely used in traditional Chinese garments, this intricate craft is now reimagined through contemporary artistic practice. Curated by two Hong Kong artists, ReKnot explores new possibilities of traditional craft through contemporary works. The exhibition features a selection of recent creations, highlighting the beauty of textile, structure, and handcraft. Visitors can also join artist-led tours, experience workshops, and discover limited-edition items during the exhibition. **Dates:** 17–30 April 2026 **Venue:** 15/F The Showcase, Hong Kong Arts Centre **Admission:** Free More details: [www.524kou.com](http://www.524kou.com) **《盤藝重扣》展覽** 盤花扣，又稱花紐，是以布條盤結而成的中式服裝扣件，曾廣泛應用於旗袍與唐裝。隨著時代變遷，這項精巧的傳統手藝逐漸淡出日常生活，並為當代創作留下新的想像空間。 本展由兩位本地花紐藝術家策劃，透過作品重新探索花紐的形式與可能。展覽期間設有藝術家導賞、體驗班及限量紀念品。 展期：2026年4月17日至30日 地點：香港藝術中心15樓藝域 費用：免費入場 詳情：[www.524kou.com](http://www.524kou.com)

**General idea:** Join us for a relaxed people-drawing-people activity over coffee or a drink. Both newcomers and experienced participants are welcome to join. **💰 Price** : Only pay for your drink! We don't charge a fee. **✅ Guidelines**: * Bring your own paper, pencil, drawing tablet etc ✏️ * Greet the host(s)! * Buy yourself a drink (tea, coffee, sodas, etc) * Find a seat and start drawing your surroundings (especially the people). 📣 **Join our socials!** Follow [our official Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/people_drawing_people/) for event photos **@peopledrawingpeople** Grow the event by sharing your own drawings and tag us! 📸 **Photos** Hosts will also take descriptive shots of the event and your drawings to promote this meetup to new members outside. If you prefer not to appear in photographs just let them know. **[ Optional activities ]** For variety we may suggest optional activities which you can choose to participate in or not. These include volunteering as a model for the group, or partnering up with people for longer model/artist exchanges, skill sharing, etc.

Location New Era Martial Club, Eastern Harbour Centre Unit 908, 9th floor, 28 Hoi Chak Street, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong. What is Urban Krav Maga? As its name suggests, Urban Krav Maga (UKM) is a fighting system that has its roots in the Israeli self-defence system: Krav Maga Urban Krav Maga consists of a wide combination of techniques sourced from various martial arts, combat sports and fighting systems such as Karate, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) among others Who’s who Michael Chan is a qualified Urban Krav Maga Instructor under the British Combat Association UK. He brings a wealth of Martial Arts experience to Hong Kong. Michael has practiced and trained in Krav Maga since 2012 and became a qualified instructor in 2018.

Life Drawing at Spitting Gecko Art Studio, San Po Kong. Register by sending a private message directly to me on What's App 96144658. These sessions are limited in size. $250 per participant.

Hello all. Let's meet this time and try to capture silence of the night. The idea is to try to convey the theme forcefully by capturing night scenes by exploring the shades of silence by using spaces, light and shadows, and situations… **Meeting Time & Place:** **7pm**, at **Sai Ying Pun MTR Station Exit C (street level)**. We will meet 7.00pm at Sai Ying Pun MTR Station Exit C (street level). From there we would walk towards the Central taking pictures through some quiet and interesting backstreets around the area and regroup for a drink, socialising and photo sharing **8:30pm** at **The China Bar** (Ho Lee Commercial Building, 44 D'Aguilar St, Lan Kwai Fong, Central). Please post **YOUR BEST FIVE IMAGES** after the photo taking for this outing on the meetup site. **FINALLY:** For every image you post, please comment on at least one other image, no matter if you think you are qualified to comment or not. You can always give some constructive comments with regard to Colour, Tone, Light, Action, Pattern, Balance, Composition, Visual and Emotional appeal of the image/s.

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.

The topic for April is "Water" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services) Sign up also accessible via [Transform Labs Luma](https://luma.com/55umjqta)

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.

We are a real world Martial arts group. \ Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \ Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \ We have been around a while. \ We are donation based. Every week we get together and work technical skills and live pressure testing. \ Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from altercations in the real world to the ring and some still compete in the cage. \ If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \ We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 inside the whetstone rec center in the auditorium, upstairs in classroom B or outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295 Saturday 1pm Wednesday 5:30pm From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \ \ You must have a free leisure card for the rec center and must be registered for our class specifically .\ Wear workout clothing \ Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \ WE HAVE GLOVES. \ Hope to see you soon :-).\ We are run off of donations. \ let me know if you have any questions :)

This month's prompt concerns the idea of the “warrior philosopher” (seemed appropriate in these times)--that is someone whose understanding of violence, power, and justice is forged through direct experience of war. We are looking at Major General Smedley D. Butler, a highly decorated U.S. Marine raised in a Quaker (pacifist) tradition who later became a prominent critic of American militarism (there is a wonderful biography of Gen. Butler called "Gangsters of Capitalism") Butler's argument in *War Is a Racket* (1935): that many U.S. interventions were driven less by national defense than by corporate and financial interests, with Butler portraying himself as an enforcer for business and Wall Street. We can consider the moral ambiguity of his insider critique—whether complicity strengthens or undermines credibility and also consider some of the concrete reforms he proposed (e.g., “conscript” capital before soldiers, restrict the military to coastal defense, and have only those who fight decide on war). Butler’s life arc clearly changed from pacifist upbringing to warrior to antiwar crusader—and asks whether true understanding of peace requires firsthand knowledge of war, and what that implies about the cost of suffering. So do we need to suffer to understand suffering? Do we have to experience war to appreciate peace? As one more question: in the movie "A Few Good Men" Jack Nicholson's character says that "you have the luxury of not knowing what I know" so do most of us go through life oblivious to real violence and suffering? See you at Drunken Philosophy!

Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.