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Creative Living Events Today
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DISCOVER YOUR HIDDEN ARCHETYPES
*Unleash your inner power and explore the depths of your personality with a fun and insightful workshop on archetypes.*
*3 hours immersive WORKSHOP “DISCOVER YOUR HIDDEN ARCHETYPES”*
*"Discover Your Hidden Archetypes" is a special workshop designed exclusively for women, guiding them to explore the hidden, suppressed parts of their inner world.*
*As we know suppressed energies create physical and emotional blockages in the body.*
*This journey is about witnessing—meeting the unseen energies and roles that shape our actions, emotions, and sense of self.*
*By uncovering these hidden forces and their shadows, we create space for deeper self-awareness, acceptance, and healing.*
*Yana will guide a supportive and immersive space where participants will learn to:*
*\* Identify their own main and hidden archetypes.*
*\* Express these suppressed energies through guided creative work, embodiment, writing and voice exercises.*
*\* Release stored emotional weight through gentle, mindful bodywork and art.*
*\* Integrate these discoveries to cultivate inner harmony, clarity, and a more authentic way of being.*
*Key Benefits for Participants Women who attend will gain:*
*\* A clearer understanding of their inner world and unconscious patterns.*
*\* Practical tools for emotional expression and release.*
*\* A felt sense of wholeness and self-acceptance.*
*\* Greater personal insight and emotional resilience.*
*\* Freedom from repetitive emotional and behavioral cycles.*
*About Yana Fortep Yakimova*
*Yana Fortep Yakimova is a visionary artist, award winning singer, and creator of Discover Your Hidden Archetypes. With nearly three decades on international stages, she fuses art, sound, and consciousness into immersive worlds. A deeply practiced Kundalini Yoga teacher and energy healer, Yana weaves spirituality into transformative art. She has performed worldwide, released on major labels, and presented at the Hong Kong Arts Festival. Her latest project invites participants into a self-crafted universe of movement, sound and awareness — where art becomes healing, and healing becomes art.*
*Yana’s approach is a synthesis of:*
*\* Archetype theory*
*\* 29 years as a professional singer and multidisciplinary artist .*
*\* 12 years as a yoga and meditation teacher, with deep training in spirituality and mindfulness.*
*\* Her own ongoing journey of self-exploration and inner transformation.*
*Perfect For:This event is for the women of Hong Kong who feel ready to look within,*
*embrace all parts of themselves,*
*and step into a more conscious, integrated way of living.*
*When: Feb 7th from 3 PM to 6 PM*
*Where: Midnight Bliss Studio. Sheung Wan*
*Price: 550hkd for 3 hours.*
Whatsapp booking: 44490049
Venue: 903, Bonham Commercial Centre, 44-46 Bonham Strand West, Sheung Wan (MTR EXIT A2, 8 mins walk)
Art Jamming @ Sheung Wan
A self-service art jamming.
Our host Mary will be on site.
We will provide painting tools and material. Can take the artwork home after the event.
\*RSVP your spot by Whatsapp: 4449 0049
**What it includes:**
*Free snacks, painting material, soft drinks.*
**Event time:** 7-10PM
**Fees: 199/head**
(Please complete the payment 48 hours 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/
NDA- Coffee rave in Kai Tak
Join us for an exclusive Coffee Rave in Kai Tak – an intimate afternoon of music, drinks, and meaningful connections.
**Highlights:**
* Casual coffee, soft drinks & alcohol included; light snacks available at cost
* Live DJ spinning irresistible grooves
* Easy mingling with diverse, creative souls from all backgrounds
**Vibe:** Relaxed, welcoming, focused on genuine conversations and new friendships – no aggression, just good energy.
**Why Join?** NDA is a private community for those who truly love music and drinks. We curate spaces for thoughtful, in-person chats among decent, tasteful people.
**Details:**
Location: Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, Hong Kong
Date: 7 February. 2026 ( Saturday)
Time: 3pm - 6pm
Cost: HKD 188 per person
To Secure Your Seat: Click the Google link below to insert your information and phone number. We'll reach out promptly with confirmation. Limited spots for our select circle.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-3aZs-lIzRG7KaUtyIqPrBJ1PM7pdeMxjBUmoUfyGLPahxQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Looking forward to sharing the rhythm with you,
Cultural Host, NDA
F.E.M. (Female Empowerment & Movement) with Cyrl @ Dee Dream Life
Get a great workout with a sweat-dripping dance cardio class combined with high-intensity interval training HIIT! Feel your heart rate pumping, while you jam to the beats and see yourself groove to fitness! Leave the class feeling super energised, challenged yet relaxed from a liberating dance fitness experience!
WhatsApp 63344266 to book
Prepayment required to secure booking
www.deedreamlife.com/pricing-packages for fee info
Download Dee Dream Life App for more info
Life Nude Figure Drawing Workshop
Life Nude Figure Drawing Workshop!
It is suitable for all levels!
You can use different media to draw or paint! Only one charge - all art materials / model fee / coffee / tea / snacks are included! So you don’t need to bring anything!
This is an exclusive private workshop with limited number by invitation only!
Therefore, please WhatsApp me +852 9332 0424 for my confirmation after signing up here.
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Crochet Afternoon
Hosting a very small, relaxed get-together for anyone interested in crochet.
This is not a formal class, just a chill space to work with your hands and unwind. Come as you are. There is no agenda and no rush.
Note: Please bring your own crochet hooks and yarn.
As we are capping the group at max 6 people to keep things cozy, please sign up to reserve a seat.
Venue will be shared later.
For beginners, we can get you started with the basics. 🙂
No fee to join, but you may order a coffee or drink to enjoy while we stitch.
Come relax and make something together.
Cheers.
Art Portfolio Workshop
Learn different techniques and different media (e.g. watercolour painting, sketching with pastel, charcoal...) for different subjects (still-life, landscape, portraiture…) of different themes to produce your own portfolios for IGCSE, IB, application for universities. Only one charge and all art materials will be provided!
Please RSVP call or WhatsApp Win Davies +852 9332 0424.your own portfolios for IGCSE, IB, application for universities. Only one charge and all art materials will be provided!
Please RSVP call or WhatsApp Win Davies +852 9332 0424.
Creative Living Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Guitar & Pedal Buy / Sell / Swap #1
Come and join us for the first ever Guitar/Pedal Buy/Swap/Sell [#1](https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/1/) at The Wanch!
Got some gear you wanna clear out? Or maybe that pedal deserves a new home?
Meet fellow guitar lovers 🎶, swap stories , and maybe score a killer trade or deal !
🌟 Don’t miss out on the first-ever Wanch Guitar Community Meet-up!
🎸 FREE ENTRY! Just walk in with your guitar or pedals and see what magic happens 😎
🛍️ Lots of cool vendors will be set up too — come explore and vibe with us!
# THE WANCH - 1/F Henan Building, 90-92 Jaffe Road, Wan Chai
Cultural Diversity Meetup Group join the group now! (Illuminati)
Cultural Diversity Meetup Group join the group now!
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Diversity
* **What it is**: The presence of people with different backgrounds, experiences, identities, and perspectives (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, culture).
* **Analogy**: A diverse team has members from different places, with different skills.
Inclusion
* **What it is**: Actively creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, supported, and empowered to participate and succeed.
* **Analogy**: In an inclusive team, everyone feels comfortable sharing ideas and is heard, not just present.
Cultural Diversity Meetup Group join the group now! (EATMORE)
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Nepal workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group
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Nigeria workers - Diversity and Inclusion meetup group
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Diversity
* **What it is**: The presence of people with different backgrounds, experiences, identities, and perspectives (e.g., race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, culture).
* **Analogy**: A diverse team has members from different places, with different skills.
Inclusion
* **What it is**: Actively creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected, supported, and empowered to participate and succeed.
* **Analogy**: In an inclusive team, everyone feels comfortable sharing ideas and is heard, not just present.
Cuban Salsa & Bachata Dance with Robson @ Dee Dream Life
Open to all levels including complete beginners including a class and dance party
HKD150 for 1 or HKD200 for 2 people!
WhatsApp 63344266 to book
Prepayment required to secure booking
朋友會: 神秘學+身心靈+靈性主義探索
1)歡迎任何對上述有興趣的朋友每天茶敘或晚飯,
2)歡迎有疑難話我知, 或每事問
3)神秘事件調查詢問
4)希望服務社群, 望能燃燒自己照亮別人
WhatsApp: 67184866
Vibration Wellness 律動伸展
LSS Smart Fitness 律動班系列
Wed/Sun
$100/ 1-hr class ($350 /4-class)
Please RSVP one week in advance
Welcome to book other time slot (WhatsApp 65230389)
Vibration x MFR 療癒律動
(Relax, Muscle release & Facial massage)
Vibration Fitness (Stretch & Strength) 健體律動
Vibration x BellyFit 美型律動
(Body Shape-up with Bellydance Technique Drills)
Vibration x Yoga 律動瑜伽
(Yoga Asana in vibration setting)
https://eshop.cosway.com.hk/
One FREE trial class with any Cosway purchase receipt over HK$1000 under introducer code : HK370579B
以 HK370579B 作介紹人的 Cosway (網購或門市)購物消費,逾 HK$1000,可免費試上律動班系列一節
Stuckness as Protection
🚀What if feeling stuck isn’t a problem—but a powerful form of self-protection?
Feeling stuck is often seen as a failure or weakness, yet stuckness can actually serve as a powerful form of protection. In this MOTIVATE Community Sunday webinar, Stuckness as Protection, you’ll explore how feeling immobilized or uncertain can prevent impulsive decisions, emotional overwhelm, and unhealthy situations.
Led by Harald Bartisch, Coach/Consultant and NLP Master Practitioner, this session reframes stuckness as a meaningful pause—one that invites reflection, clarity, and balance. You’ll learn how stuckness can arise from fear, self-doubt, low self-esteem, or external constraints, and how recognizing its protective role can reduce frustration and self-judgment.
Through practical insights and NLP-informed strategies such as setting boundaries, gaining clarity, and seeking support, this webinar will help you move from stuckness to empowered, intentional action.
🗓️Join us on **February 8, 2025**, for the MOTIVATE Community Sunday webinar “**Stuckness as Protection**” with **Harald Bartisch**, Coach/Consultant and NLP Master Practitioner, as we explore how feeling stuck can guide meaningful change.
🎯 **Key Points / Takeaways for the Audience**
✅Stuckness is not always negative—it can be a form of protection that prevents rash decisions and supports reflection and healing.
✅Getting unstuck begins with identifying the true source of stuckness, whether it’s fear, self-doubt, protection, or external factors, and applying intentional strategies to address it.
🎯 **Additional Key Points / Takeaways / Benefits**
✅Stuckness as a signal: Learn to see stuckness as useful information rather than resistance or failure.
✅Boundaries restore balance: Discover how healthy boundaries reduce burnout and support forward movement.
✅Clarity creates momentum: Gain tools to clarify values and goals, reducing indecision and fear.
✅Small steps matter: Break overwhelm into manageable actions that rebuild confidence.
✅Support accelerates growth: Understand the role of coaches, mentors, and community in navigating stuckness effectively.
**ABOUT THE SPEAKER**🎤
Harald Bartisch has more than 30+ years of experience in engineering, industrial plant construction projects, thereof 20+ years in managing production companies, leading staff members in China.
Lately he decided to change his profession and work with people and touch people’s hearts, supporting them to move to the next level.
He is a Coach/Consultant/Advisor, NLP Master Practitioner and Elite Mentorship Trainer.
**CONTACT DETAILS**
**Email**: harald.bartisch@bbasci.com
**Wechat ID**: message3334
**Facebook**: https://www.facebook.com/harald.bartisch
**Website**: https://www.bbasci.com
⏰February 08, 2026 (Sunday), 1.5 Hour
5:00 PM GMT+8 China/Indo/PH
7:00 PM GMT+10 Brisbane
8:00 PM GMT+11 Sydney/Canberra
4:00 AM GMT-4 New York
10:00 AM GMT+1 Barcelona
📌For first-time attendees please scan the QR code on the flyer or click the following link to register and become part of our enriching live discussion, all at no cost: https://adriancahill.agilecrm.com/forms/6002900926529536
📌Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/86301571361
Log-in: 86301571361
Password: #motivate
🔗 Secure your spot and register now!
Creative Living Events Near You
Connect with your local Creative Living community
It Takes A Village - A Celebration of Community
Join us for a vibrant gathering that honors the heart and hustle of local entrepreneurs. It Takes a Village is more than an event it’s a movement to uplift and spotlight small business owners who pour passion into their craft and creativity into our community.
From authors and bakers to jewelry makers, t-shirt designers, candle crafters, and beyond. This is your chance to meet the makers, support their work and celebrate the spirit of collaboration.
**_Expect_**
* Local vendors showcasing handmade goods
* Live demos and storytelling from featured creators
* Food, music, and community vibes
* Opportunities to shop, connect and be inspired
* Celebrate the power of small businesses and we all rise
Self-Love: Confidence Through Expression
Confidence can be cultivated in many ways—through reflection, conversation, creativity, and practice. In this Confidence Lab session, we’ll explore one powerful pathway: **building confidence from the inside out through physical expression and movement**.
This experience is designed to help you reconnect with your body as a source of insight, self-trust, and presence. We’ll begin by grounding into what’s bringing you here, creating space to notice how your body is showing up and what it’s holding. From there, you’ll be guided through accessible movement exercises that invite awareness and choice—isolating different parts of the body, experimenting with movement, and practicing what it feels like to take up space intentionally.
Next, you’ll participate in a small-group dance lesson led in a supportive, low-pressure environment. No dance experience is needed. The focus is not on performance or perfection, but on expression, curiosity, and allowing yourself to move with confidence as you are.
We’ll close with a reflective group discussion, exploring what emerged during the experience and how these insights can be applied beyond the studio—how you inhabit your body, how you carry yourself, and how you show up in everyday life.
**What to know:**
* Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you feel good moving in
* No dance experience required
* Light snacks and beverages will be provided
This session is for anyone interested in deepening their relationship with confidence by listening to their body, expanding their capacity for self-expression, and practicing self-love as an embodied experience.
**Featured Speaker: Mary Grace**
Mary Grace, the dynamic force behind MG Choreography & Boutique, has been transforming special occasions with her unique blend of artistry and passion for over seven years. As a proud Latina, with Venezuelan and Mexican heritage, Mary brings a rich cultural perspective to every choreography she creates. Her dedication to dance is matched only by her commitment to empowering others through the joy and elegance of movement.
Mary’s journey began with a simple passion for dancing, which quickly grew into a thriving business. She specializes in crafting personalized choreography for weddings, quinceañeras, and sweet sixteens, ensuring each event is unforgettable.
Determined to make a significant impact in Ohio, Mary established the first-of-its-kind brick-and-mortar location that not only offers a space to practice these beautiful dances but also provides a boutique experience for purchasing or renting exquisite dresses and tuxedos for these special moments.
Mary Grace is more than just a business owner; she is a trailblazer for Latina women in the community, dedicated to bringing elegance, joy, and a touch of her vibrant heritage to every event she touches.
**What is Confidence Lab?**
Confidence Lab is a monthly community experience for bold, thoughtful leaders building confidence from the inside out. Whether you’re launching a business, leading a team, navigating change, or simply striving to show up more fully—you belong here.
Our work demands clarity, courage, and conviction—but the pace of daily life can erode our sense of self. Confidence Lab creates space to reflect, reconnect, and grow with others doing purpose-driven work.
It’s designed for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creatives, corporate professionals, activists, and anyone ready to lead with authenticity and impact.
***Please note:*** *All are welcome! If cost is a concern, please use promo code PUBLIC to access a free ticket—we want you to join us.*
Photography 102 - A Deeper Dive Into Photography (FEE/Voucher Based)
**Photography 102: A Deeper Dive Into Photography**
**Are you ready to dig deeper into photography? Then this intermediate photography course is perfect for expanding your knowledge of photography!**
This intermediate photography class builds upon the foundational knowledge acquired in the Photography 101 class. It focuses on empowering students to move beyond automatic camera modes and take greater creative control over their images. This course uses an engaging and practical hands-on approach to reinforcing these newer and more advanced photographic concepts.
**Through hands-on exercises and insightful lessons, you will learn:**
* **Master More Advanced Camera Settings**
* **Aperture and F-stops:** Understanding how aperture controls depth of field and using it to create blurry backgrounds (shallow depth of field) for portraits or sharp focus throughout a landscape (deep depth of field).
* **Shutter Speed:** Learning to utilize shutter speed to freeze fast action or intentionally blur motion for artistic effects.
* **ISO:** Exploring ISO settings for optimal image quality in different lighting conditions, understanding the trade-off between sensitivity and potential image noise/grain.
* **Exposure Modes:** Beyond "Auto", understanding and utilizing manual (M), aperture-priority (A or Av), shutter-priority (S or Tv), and program (P) modes for specific shooting scenarios.
* **White Balance:** Learn how to effectively set white balance controls to represent colors in varying lighting conditions properly.
* **Metering and Exposure Compensation:** Understanding how the camera measures light and how to use exposure compensation to fine-tune exposure for desired results.
* **On-Camera Flash Basics:** Gaining a basic understanding of when and how to use the built-in flash or external flash units effectively.
* **Advanced Concepts and Techniques**
* **Composition Beyond the Basics:** Looking at some more advanced composition concepts and taking a deeper look at the Elements of Design, learning to use space more effectively, controlling the elements of the scene that are drawing attention, and mastering visual weight.
* **Lighting Beyond Natural Light:** Introduction to artificial lighting, such as off-camera flash, reflectors, and softboxes, to control and shape light for different effects.
* **Basic Image Editing:** An introduction to photo editing software like Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, covering essential tools for adjusting brightness, contrast, color, and sharpness.
* **Developing a Personal Style:** Exploring ways to refine a unique artistic voice and create a consistent photographic style.
**This class provides the next step in the path to becoming a more proficient and artistic photographer, allowing for more advanced usage of the camera system.**
**Prerequisites:**
* A camera (film, DSLR, or mirrorless) that has manual controls is required. Hands-on exercises make having the camera in class highly beneficial. You will need at least one lens to evaluate the results of control exercises.
* You may attend this class in one of two ways:
1. With a class voucher provided by your retail camera store
2. Purchasing a seat in the class
Shut Up & Write!® East Side Columbus
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, February 11 at Streetlight Guild.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
**SCHEDULE:**
6:45ish - Quick introductions
7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
8:00 - The End
**OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
**BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild!
**WHAT SHOULD I BRING?**
Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you!
**OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:**
* **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space!
* **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels.
* **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay!
* **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.
Contra dance Feb. 21 (First Unitarian Universalist Church) note new time!
# **Band: Old Possum's Menagerie; Caller: Richard Ades**
Beginner lesson at 1:30, regular dancing begins at 2:00 pm
NOTE THAT WE ARE TEMPORARILY DANCING IN THE AFTERNOON INSTEAD OF EVENING. Dance with us in the afternoon then you can still go out in the evening!
**Sponsor: All Soles Contra and Square Dancing, First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus OH 43214**
WHAT IS CONTRA DANCING? Picture the Grand Ball scenes like you’ve seen in period films such as “Pride and Prejudice”, where the dancers are lined up in long lines, across from each other. That’s English Country Dancing, the predecessor of contra dancing. Now, add moves like “swing your partner” and “do-si-do,” like you’ve seen in square dancing. Set it to fabulous, high energy, live music with fiddles, guitars, percussion and more, alá “Riverdance.” Finally, set the whole scene down in the middle of Woodstock, with a hip, groovy atmosphere, a bit of tie-dye, and hints of counter-culture attitude. THAT’s Contra Dancing!
Wear cool and comfortable clothes (you will get warm) and clean shoes that won't mark up our nice wood floor.
Be sure to come for the beginner's lesson from 1:30 - 2:00, followed by dancing 2:00 - 430. All dances are taught; we will help you learn! Beginners always welcome, no need to bring a partner.
Cost is $10.00 adults, $5.00 ages 12-26. Under 12 free. Free parking in church lot.
Please bring your own refillable water bottle.
NFT AI ART Columbus
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.
Shut Up & Write!® Easton Town Center
We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator.
Join us on Sunday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking!
• What we'll do
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at noon on Sundays.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
SCHEDULE:
12:00 - quick intros.
12:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour.
1:10 - chat / take off / keep writing.
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 1-1:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you!
• What to bring
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible.
See you at The Café on Sunday!




















