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**Decoden Workshop - Decorate with Charms and Color**! In the Decoden Workshop, you’ll explore a playful and creative decorating technique that turns everyday objects into unique, colorful accessories. Decoden is a popular craft style that uses creamy decorative glue, bright colors, and cute charms to create fun, eye-catching designs. This workshop is perfect for anyone who loves creativity, decoration, and hands-on crafting. During the workshop, you can decorate a variety of items such as picture frames, table mirrors, hand mirror, pencil cases, jewelry box, or small accessories. You choose the object, the color of the decoden cream, and your favorite charms to match your personal style. Whether you prefer a cute, bold, or minimal look, every piece becomes a one-of-a-kind creation. The workshop is beginner-friendly and no prior experience is required. You will be guided step by step through the entire process, from applying the decoden cream to placing the charms securely. Tips and tricks will be shared to help you create a balanced and beautiful design. Individual support is available throughout the session, so you can work at your own pace. **You can come any time between 15:30 and 20:00 (please message me if you are coming after 15:30)**. Each item takes approximately **60 minutes** to complete (**15–30 minutes if you are fast)**, depending on the level of detail. The **price starts at 26 CHF per item**, which includes **1 color of decoden cream** and **20 charms**. All materials are provided, so you can simply show up and start creating. If you want to decorate a specific item, you can also bring it with you. Please note that the decoden glue needs time to dry. It fully cures overnight. You may leave your finished piece at the studio for safe drying and collect it later, or carefully take it home with you. The Decoden Workshop is suitable for **children and adults**, making it a fun activity to enjoy solo, with friends, or as a creative break. If you love crafting cute, personalized accessories, this workshop is the perfect place to start.

**Color, Relax & Win – 1-Hour Coloring Session with Ohuhu Markers** Looking for a creative break that fits perfectly into your day? Come color in my studio and enjoy **one full hour of relaxing, focused creativity** using high-quality **Ohuhu alcohol markers**. Whether you want to unwind after work, try something new, or simply spend time doing something for yourself, this session is designed to be easy, flexible, and fun. You can **drop in anytime between 14:00 and 18:00** and choose the time that works best for you. Once you arrive, you’ll pick a design you love—from cute, calming, or detailed illustrations—and bring it to life with vibrant Ohuhu markers. No experience needed at all. You’ll have **one full hour** to finish your artwork. It’s the perfect amount of time to fully disconnect, get into a creative flow, and leave with something you’re proud of. All materials are included—just come as you are. **Bonus:** Every participant automatically joins the **monthly coloring contest**. At the end of each month, **one winner** will be selected and receive a **prize worth CHF 69.–**. It’s a fun extra motivation and a great way to celebrate your creativity. This coloring session is ideal for beginners, creatives, or anyone who wants a calm and joyful break. Flexible timing, no pressure, beautiful colors, and a chance to win—what more could you want? Pick your design, grab the markers, and let your creativity shine. 🎨✨

Hey friends I am Ravi and i teach how to make an amazingly simple watercolor landscape of Zürich, Join me in my workshop and learn basic techniques and handling of watercolor. For Complete beginners and advance. All Materials Provided. More info [Official Website- Ravi Raval](www.raviraval.com)

Drawing manga often seems complicated and intimidating at first glance. The expressive eyes, distinctive features, and dynamic characters lead many to believe that years of experience are required. But this manga drawing workshop addresses precisely that: drawing manga is **much easier than you think** when you learn the right basics and are guided step by step. In my manga drawing workshops, children and teenagers learn the most important manga drawing techniques in a playful and easy-to-understand way. The course is structured so that it is easy to understand even without prior knowledge and provides a sense of accomplishment from the very beginning. The goal is to help participants overcome their fear of drawing and to foster their creativity. Process: 1. Fundamental warm-up and sketch exercises (10-15 min) 2. Basics: Manga Face (30 min) 3. Drawing a manga character together (45-60 min) All necessary **materials are included in the course** , so you don't need to bring anything. Drawing paper, pencils, and other materials are available on site. **Who is it for?** This manga drawing course is specifically designed for **beginners aged 7 to 17.** It's suitable for anyone who likes manga, enjoys drawing, or simply wants to try something new. Patience, a love of drawing, and curiosity are the only requirements. At the end of the workshop, participants will not only take home their drawings but also new skills and greater confidence in their creative expression.

The model will be the same as on the pictures of the announcement. Every week since 2022, we have featured nude model poses, both in short and long poses. At the beginning, we have short poses (2, 3, 5, 15 minutes), then two 30-minute sessions. Between blocks, we have 5-10-minute breaks to refresh and socialize with tea and cookies. Normally, we have an interesting international group of artists, consisting of around 8-10 people, who come regularly and do not typically write about their attendance on Meetup. **Important!** Please book your ticket at Meetup by PayPal or [here](https://eventfrog.ch/en/p/art-exhibitions/other-art-events/life-drawing-aktzeichnen-in-zuerich-kreiss-4-7421285255716306252.html) On our Instagram page, you can see drawings from our artists from previous events: [here](https://eventfrog.ch/en/cockpitv3/events/7365649101847824543/overview) Please bring your favorite drawing material. We provide wooden desks and some drawing materials to lend if you forgot yours. This is a non-guided event; all styles and levels are welcome.

Join us for the weekly Language Exchange! 🚀 Language Exchange WhatsApp Chat https://chat.whatsapp.com/C36TAgOl8Ei5qsWMNPZpHU Join the weekly Language Exchange (every monday) to work on your language skills, socialize and meet cool and open people. 💡HOW DOES IT WORK💡 1. Come to the location (for Spring and Summer the event will take place on a outside)☀️🍹 2. The Event Host will greet you🤜🏽🤛🏾 3. Choose the language flag that interests you and speak the language of the flag🇪🇸🇬🇧🇵🇹🇮🇹🇩🇪🇨🇭🇫🇷 4. Start talking with people around the world and improve your language skill💪🏽💭

I'm really excited to announce our next Meet Up event. It will take place at Core studio in Rennweg Rennweg 12, 8001 Zurich. Designed to strengthen, release and stretch muscle tensions, conditioning your body by increasing your range of motion and flexibility as well as overcoming back pain; improving your posture and circulation so you can exercise more efficiently, whilst keeping your body injury free. The class is structured as a workout & stretch combination. Open to all levels. You will need to bring a smile, some water and wear comfortable exercise cloths. The class will be 60 minutes which should be more than enough to get those muscles warmed up and you posturised ready for the next session. There's a small cost to cover the venue and facilities - CHF 40.- For more details about the training provider please see: https://www.balletbodysculpture.com/ballet-body-sculpture-classes-in-zurich

\-\- Deutsch \-\-\- Für diesen Event der achtsamen Fotografie treffen wir uns auf dem Zwingliplatz beim grossen Baum. Unser erster Halt führt uns in den Kreuzgang des Grossmünsters. Danach schlendern wir in aller Ruhe weiter durch die verwinkelten Gassen der Altstadt. Dabei richten wir unsere Blicke bewusst nach oben und schenken den zweiten Fensterreihen der Gebäude unsere volle Aufmerksamkeit. Es ist erstaunlich, wie viele kleine und liebevolle Details sich dort verbergen – Dinge, die uns im Alltag oft entgehen. \-\-\- English \-\-\- For this mindful photography event, we will meet at Zwingliplatz by the big tree. Our first stop will be the Kreuzgang of the Grossmünster. After that, we’ll take a relaxed stroll through the winding alleys of the old town. As we walk, we’ll consciously look upwards and give our full attention to the second rows of windows on the buildings. It’s amazing how many small and charming details are hidden there – things we often overlook in everyday life. \-\-\- PS \-\-\- (D) Ein kleiner Hinweis: Schaut doch auch bei unserer Schwestergruppe «[Fotografie im Focus](https://www.meetup.com/fotografie-im-focus-zurich-und-ostschweiz/?eventOrigin=home_groups_you_organize)» vorbei. Dort dreht sich alles um das Vertiefen fotografischer Kenntnisse und um spannende Spezial-Events. (E) A quick note: Check out our sister group “[Fotografie im Focus](https://www.meetup.com/fotografie-im-focus-zurich-und-ostschweiz/?eventOrigin=home_groups_you_organize)” as well. It’s all about sharing photography knowledge and offering unique, themed events. \-\-\- PPS \-\-\- (D) Dieser Spaziergang ist kostenlos, eine [Donation](https://tscharner.payrexx.com/pay?tid=861b78d0) zur Deckung der Unkosten ist sehr willkommen. (E) This walk is free, a [donation](https://tscharner.payrexx.com/pay?tid=861b78d0) to cover expenses is very much appreciated.

**Friendship Day – Creative time with your favorite people,** **February 15th \| Duration: 2 hours** Valentine's Day is over – now we celebrate something just as important: friendship . On February 15th , we invite you to spend Friendship Day at PaintNow – creatively, relaxed, and together with people who make you feel good. Whether with your best friend, your group of friends, your favorite person, or even on your own: this day is all about connection, lightness, and shared experiences. For **two hours,** the studio is yours. No time pressure, no expectations, just plenty of space for creativity, conversation, and laughter. You decide how you want to use your time – calmly and focused, or relaxed and playful. Friendship Day means being together, creating something, and making beautiful memories. During your stay you can choose from various **creative activities** : * **1x Decoden** – creative decorating with creamy mass and sweet charms * **Coloring** – perfect for switching off, chatting and relaxing * **1x Embroidery** – for all those who like to work calmly, with concentration and mindfulness You can focus on one technique or try several. Anything is allowed, nothing is mandatory. **No prior knowledge is necessary** – all materials are provided, and I will guide you step by step if you would like support. Friendship Day is intentionally designed to be relaxed. It's not about creating something perfect, but about having fun and being creative together. You can exchange ideas, develop new concepts, or simply work side-by-side and enjoy the moment. Soft music, a cozy atmosphere, and thoughtfully prepared materials will ensure you feel comfortable. **A special highlight:** As a small memento of your time together, each participant receives a **free manga portrait worth CHF 25.–** . Whether individually or together – the portrait is a personal keepsake of your Friendship Day and a small gift to yourselves or your friendship. **Important to know:** If you decide to do decoden , you can either carefully take it home or leave it with me and pick it up at a later time, once everything has fully hardened. **Tickets are available until February 14th.** Since places and materials are limited, I recommend booking early – especially if you're coming as a group. Friendship Day is an invitation to take time for each other, to be creative together, and to consciously celebrate friendship. Come along, spend two wonderful hours together, and take home not only your artwork but also a good feeling and a beautiful memory.

Join us for our exciting **Traffic Light Pub Crawl** - **our** **Valentine's Special** **Edition**! Choose either Green, Red or Yellow bracelet upon your arrival to reveal your relationship status. Green: I am single Yellow: It's complicated Red: I am taken **What to expect**: A fun night with a group of expats and locals that would like to socialize and spend the night together. Tour-guides will take you to 3 different venues, organize some games, distribute neon glow sticks and make the night entertaining :) **When**: Every Saturday - Meet @ 9pm **Where**: 2.Akt Zürich **Price**: from 25.- incl. shots, nachos, entrance fee to X-Tra **Tickets**: https://tinyurl.com/PC-14-02-26 (pls buy tickets in advance) **WhatsApp Group**:[https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dttaz9sydMZ0tSqX2MgVjb](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dttaz9sydMZ0tSqX2MgVjb) (Join for updates & pics) **Before the Pub Crawl**: If you come 1 hour earlier, you can participate to the Language Exchange. We encourage you to join both to have more time getting into the atmosphere and for the ease to meet new people. Looking forward to seeing you all again!! Sébastien, Fernando, Eliseo More information: [https://www.pubcrawlzurich.com/](https://www.pubcrawlzurich.com/) Event pictures? Follow us on [IG](https://www.instagram.com/pubcrawlzurich) and [FB](https://www.facebook.com/pubcrawlzurich)

**Decoden Workshop - Decorate with Charms and Color**! In the Decoden Workshop, you’ll explore a playful and creative decorating technique that turns everyday objects into unique, colorful accessories. Decoden is a popular craft style that uses creamy decorative glue, bright colors, and cute charms to create fun, eye-catching designs. This workshop is perfect for anyone who loves creativity, decoration, and hands-on crafting. During the workshop, you can decorate a variety of items such as picture frames, table mirrors, hand mirror, pencil cases, jewelry box, or small accessories. You choose the object, the color of the decoden cream, and your favorite charms to match your personal style. Whether you prefer a cute, bold, or minimal look, every piece becomes a one-of-a-kind creation. The workshop is beginner-friendly and no prior experience is required. You will be guided step by step through the entire process, from applying the decoden cream to placing the charms securely. Tips and tricks will be shared to help you create a balanced and beautiful design. Individual support is available throughout the session, so you can work at your own pace. **You can come any time between 15:30 and 20:00 (please message me if you are coming after 15:30)**. Each item takes approximately **60 minutes** to complete (**15–30 minutes if you are fast)**, depending on the level of detail. The **price starts at 26 CHF per item**, which includes **1 color of decoden cream** and **20 charms**. All materials are provided, so you can simply show up and start creating. If you want to decorate a specific item, you can also bring it with you. Please note that the decoden glue needs time to dry. It fully cures overnight. You may leave your finished piece at the studio for safe drying and collect it later, or carefully take it home with you. The Decoden Workshop is suitable for **children and adults**, making it a fun activity to enjoy solo, with friends, or as a creative break. If you love crafting cute, personalized accessories, this workshop is the perfect place to start.

Established in 2025, the purpose of the new organization was simple: To advocate for the world's future generations and to protect all living creatures, present and future. It soon became known as the Ministry for the Future, and this is its story. From legendary science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson comes a vision of climate change unlike any ever imagined. Told entirely through fictional eye-witness accounts, *The Ministry for the Future* is a masterpiece of the imagination, the story of how climate change will affect us all over the decades to come. Its setting is not a desolate, post-apocalyptic world, but a future that is almost upon us—and in which we might just overcome the extraordinary challenges we face. It is a novel both immediate and impactful, desperate and hopeful in equal measure, and it is one of the most powerful and original books on climate change ever written. ***\*\**** *The event takes place in the Library of the Regenbogenhaus, which is open from 15h00-19h00 on Wednesdays. You're welcome to visit the library, before the book discussion in the House of Colour* \*\* \*\* **Reminder:** The Sci-Fi & Fantasy books group meets monthly, and has a limit of 12 persons (due to venue size at the Regenbogenhaus). The Sci-Fi Fantasy group has a Whatsapp Group chat, and Excel sheet for suggesting and voting on books to read. **Suggest books and vote here**: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1M23Vst0aClZS5SOZN-CGDcaQRsQtO8_h18l7xChf1no/edit?gid=966314652#gid=966314652

**Sketchbook Cover Workshop - Design Your Own Unique Sketchbook** Need a new and unique sketchbook? Why not **design it yourself**? The **Sketchbook Cover Workshop in Zurich** gives you the opportunity to create a personalized, manga-inspired sketchbook cover. In a relaxed and supportive environment, you will learn step by step how to **design, draw, and color your own cover**. This workshop is perfect for beginners and creative minds who want to try drawing while exploring new techniques. We start with **15 minutes of sketching fundamentals**, a warm-up to help you loosen your hand, build simple shapes, and sketch quickly and confidently. These basics are ideal for beginners to gain confidence and feel comfortable approaching a blank page. Next, we spend **15 minutes drawing a manga head**. You’ll learn the standard structure of a manga face, including the correct placement of eyes, nose, mouth, and hairstyle. I’ll show you how manga proportions work and provide tips for creating expressive faces. Personalized guidance is provided throughout. The main part of the workshop is **60 minutes designing and drawing your sketchbook cover**. Here you develop your own creative cover. We’ll discuss layout, composition, and how your illustration can stand out on your sketchbook. Whether your style is playful, minimal, or detailed, you decide how your cover looks. The goal is to create a **unique artwork** that inspires your future sketches. Finally, we spend **30 minutes coloring your cover with Ohuhu Markers**. You’ll learn how to blend colors, create simple shading, and make your illustration pop. Ohuhu Markers are ideal for manga art, giving smooth, vibrant, and bold results. Experimentation is encouraged – perfection is not necessary. **Who is it for?** The workshop is suitable for **teenagers, adults, and hobby artists**. No prior experience is needed. You’ll leave with a **finished A4 sketchbook cover (50 pages)**, new drawing skills, and fresh motivation to continue your creative journey. Make your friends a little jealous with your one-of-a-kind creation! 😎

**Do you want to mingle with good people, get creative, and do something meaningful? Then this is the place for you!** **At our sewing events**, we work together to create a large dementia blanket. **A dementia blanket is** a tool used in dementia care consisting of different pieces joined together (patchwork). **At the event**, you can sew your own patchwork pieces or help with production. Whether you are a professional or have no experience with sewing, we will show you how it's done. Location: [Galerie Kunstsichtbar Zentralstrasse 134, 8003 Zürich](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ivwmJJomZC8VFXAE6) **See soon!** **[And if that's not enough, here is a clip from the last event.](https://youtu.be/GLPEdkYqNks?si=jEcjprvTLFWxdWXW)** \-\-\-\-\- **Wenn du dich unter gute Leute mischen, dich kreativ betätigen und etwas Sinnvolles tun möchtest, dann bist du hier richtig.** **Bei unseren Näh-Events** nähen wir gemeinsam eine riesengroße Demenzdecke. **Eine Demenzdecke ist** ein Werkzeug aus der Demenzpflege, das aus unterschiedlichen Teilen besteht, die zu einem Ganzen zusammengefügt werden (Patchwork). **Bei dem Event** kannst du entweder deine eigenen Patchwork-Teile nähen oder bei der Produktion helfen. Egal, ob du Profi bist oder keine Erfahrung mit dem Nähen hast – wir zeigen dir, wie es geht. [Und wenn es nicht genug ist - hier ein clip vom lezten event ](https://youtu.be/GLPEdkYqNks?si=jEcjprvTLFWxdWXW)

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**Our February novel is: Julia by Sandra Newman** **This month is a classic, dystopian, fiction, literary fiction, women’s fiction, and science fiction novel. The book is 394 pages in print and 14 hours and 20 minutes on audiobook.** **An imaginative, feminist, and brilliantly relevant-to-today retelling of Orwell’s 1984, from the point of view of Winston Smith’s lover, Julia, by critically acclaimed novelist Sandra Newman.** Julia Worthing is a mechanic, working in the Fiction Department at the Ministry of Truth. It’s 1984, and Britain (now called Airstrip One) has long been absorbed into the larger trans-Atlantic nation of Oceania. Oceania has been at war for as long as anyone can remember, and is ruled by an ultra-totalitarian Party, whose leader is a quasi-mythical figure called Big Brother. In short, everything about this world is as it is in Orwell’s 1984. All her life, Julia has known only Oceania, and, until she meets Winston Smith, she has never imagined anything else. She is an ideal citizen: cheerfully cynical, always ready with a bribe, piously repeating every political slogan while believing in nothing. She routinely breaks the rules, but also collaborates with the regime when necessary. Everyone likes Julia. Then one day she finds herself walking toward Winston Smith in a corridor and impulsively slips him a note, setting in motion the devastating, unforgettable events of the classic story. Julia takes us on a surprising journey through Orwell’s now-iconic dystopia, with twists that reveal unexpected sides not only to Julia, but to other familiar figures in the 1984 universe. This unique perspective lays bare our own world in haunting and provocative ways, just as the original did almost seventy-five years ago.

**I’m planning future book club meetups and would love your input. Please choose your top three from the list below—your picks will help decide what we read next!** **Book Options** *The Hong Kong Widow* – Kristen Loesch *American Spy* – Lauren Wilkinson *God of the Woods* – Liz Moore *Listen for the Lie* – Amy Tintera *The Swallows* – Lisa Lutz *The Drowning Kind* – Jennifer McMahon *The Eights* – Joanna Miller *The Quiet Librarian* – Allen Eskens Thanks so much for sharing your pick! Please **reply in the comments** with your top three. I can’t wait to see which books rise to the top and to discuss them together at our next meetups.

Join us for our February Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *A Master of Djinn* by P. Djèlí Clark in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.