Creative Circle

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:** 7:30pm-12:00am 時間: 晚上7:30pm-12:00am **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/

"Have you ever felt like a lonely entrepreneur? Got a million-dollar idea buzzing in your head, but when you open your phone, you have no one to share it with? Got the skills, but can't find the right project to apply them to? If this sounds like you, you're not alone. 'A great idea is everywhere, but a great team is nowhere to be found.' We believe that every great startup idea needs the right people and the right timing to come to life. This is a place built to connect 'you' with 'them'. We have a group of ready-to-collaborate Developers, Designers, Marketers, and Founders, so you can get to know each other and build your startup team together. What we offer isn't just networking opportunities, but **all-around support to help you and your venture grow.** Our Regular Activities: * Monthly Hong Kong Startup/Entrepreneurship Power Union: Want to connect face-to-face with members from various industries? Looking for partners. * Sourcing & Trade Show Excursions: Want to understand the latest tech? Want to get a grip on the supply chain? Let's visit professional exhibitions together – stop just theorizing. * Customer Service 101 (Member Sharing): Want to build customer loyalty? Learn how to build a brand that truly wins hearts from scratch. * Marketing Pitch (Member Sharing): Learn to tell great stories, turning potential customers into loyal fans. Here, you can find your 'one in a thousand'. Find your rhythm, find your teammates, and build your business foundation together to master the future. Fee: $50 (Snack and Drinks) 🙏🏻 Strictly prohibited: Sales pitches, MLM (Multi-Level Marketing), insurance, pyramid schemes, cryptocurrency/stock investments, mind-body-spirit courses, life coaching programs, and any form of lending activities. 🙏🏻 Ready to find your dream teammate on your entrepreneurial journey? 🚀 To enhance interaction and help members connect more effectively during this entrepreneurial meetup, please fill out the form below. Let us know what resources you're hoping to gain from this group and what you can offer, so we can help facilitate meaningful partnerships. 👉 Join us now and stop fighting alone [Member sign-up form](https://forms.gle/JxLmsE9NN5E3raJj9) https://forms.gle/JxLmsE9NN5E3raJj9 Once you've completed the form and reviewed the group guidelines, kindly notify us to confirm your application. Thank you for your cooperation!

你有冇試過，覺得自己係一個孤獨嘅創業者?🤔 滿腦子好橋，打開手機卻唔知可以同邊個傾？🤔 明明自己有技能，但係搵唔到項目給自己發揮？🤔 如果你有呢種感覺，你唔孤單。 「好主意隨處可見，優秀的團隊卻萬中無一。」我哋相信，每一個好嘅創業idea，都需要對嘅人同timing先可以實現。 呢度就係為咗連結「你」與「他」而存在。我哋有一班準備好嘅 Developer、Designer、Marketer 同 Founder，讓你哋可以互相認識，一齊組成創業隊伍。我哋提供嘅，唔止係交流機會，而係全方位嘅成長養分。 我們的定期活動： · 每月的創動力聯盟活動：想同各行業會員面對面交流？尋找合作夥伴。 · 實地採購展覽考察團：想了解最新技術？想掌握供應鏈？ 我哋一齊帶你去專業展覽會，唔再紙上談兵。 · 客戶服務101（會員分享）: 想建立客戶忠誠？ 由零建立一個真正深得人心嘅品牌。 營銷提案實戰（會員分享）：學識講好故事，將潛在客戶變成忠實粉絲。 喺度，你可以搵到你嘅「萬中無一」。搵到你嘅節奏，搵到你嘅隊友，一齊築起事業根基，掌握未來。 * 嚴禁銷售及推廣傳銷 （MLM) 、保險、金字塔式騙局、虛擬貨幣/股票投資、身心靈課程、 人生教練課程 ，以及任何借貸行為🙏🏻 費用：$50 （小食及飲品） 準備好要在創業路上找到神隊友了嗎？🚀 為提升本次創業交流會的互動效益，協助各位成員精準對接資源，我們需要您提供以下資訊。請詳實填寫表格，說明您「希望在此群組獲得的資源」以及「您能分享的資源」，以便我們進行後續配對。 👉[ 加入表格](https://forms.gle/4V4d53SpEu5hiU2R6) https://forms.gle/4V4d53SpEu5hiU2R6 請於填寫完畢並詳閱社群守則後，通知我們以完成申請確認。感謝您的配合！😊

想一Jam 歌？ 想識朋友夾band 唱live? 歡迎 加入Free Jam + Open mic Whatapp Group 一齊識朋友唱歌玩樂器 入群接收最新活動資訊及報名！ Want to jam? Want to meet friends and sing live in a band? Join the Free Jam + Open Mic WhatsApp Group to meet friends and play instruments. Join the group to receive the latest event information and sign up! https://chat.whatsapp.com/CvKmKyKK7le53X4cIJSH2P?mode=hqrc

Join us for an Evening Art Session! 加入我們的晚間藝術時光! Take some time to relax and express yourself through art. This is a gentle, welcoming space where you can create, meet others, and feel at ease. 花些時間放鬆身心，透過藝術表達自我。這裡是溫馨而開放的空間，您可以在這裡創作、結識他人，並感到自在舒適。 🖌️ Details: 詳情： - Bring your own art materials; any medium is welcome. 請自備美術材料；任何媒材皆可。 - We will provide watercolor supplies for those who wish to use them. **Please let us know at least 1 day in advance.** 我們將提供水彩畫具，供有興趣者使用。請至少提前一天告知我們。 We hope to see you there. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience level. 我們期待與您相會。無論經驗深淺，歡迎各位蒞臨。

**依托香港・布局全球 —— 科创企业出海宣讲会** 为深化京港两地创新科技合作，香港科技园公司（HKSTP）联合香港北京高校校友联盟（京校联）举办"依托香港·布局全球——科创企业出海宣讲会"，以香港科学园为跳板，链接全球科创生态，赋能企业出海新征程。 **主办方**：香港科技园公司、香港北京高校校友联盟（京校联） **支持单位:** 香港贸易发展局、北京海外学人中心国家(中关村) 火炬学院香港、中关村科学城公司 **活动详情：** 日期: 2026年6月11日 时间: 14:00 – 16:30 地点: 北大博雅国际酒店 B1 层 大学堂 4+6 厅 报名连结: https://stp.hk/4f04aoU 本次宣讲会系统解析企业通过香港科学园实现全球化发展的战略路径，为科创企业提供： • 国际化跳板：对接香港科学园全球网络，辐射东盟及「一带一路」市场 • 科研生态支持：开放香港科学园世界级实验室及科研基础设施 • 跨境政策红利：解读香港特区政府最新创科扶持政策 • 资本出海通道：链接香港国际资本市场，打通跨境融资路径 • 出海实战分享：园区企业代表现身说法，分享落地经验 香港贸易发展局、北京海外学人中心国家(中关村) 火炬学院香港、中关村科学城公司

Life Drawing Night: Dancer Model Estella Join us for a 2-hour life drawing session featuring a professional dancer. Capture the beauty and strength of movement on paper. Non tutorial. Perfect for anyone who wants to practice figure drawing in a relaxed, creative space. The fee includes basic materials (pencil, charcoal, paper). No under 18s allowed No photography during the drawing session. Date & Time: 12 Jun (Fri), 8–10pm RSVP by WhatsApp: 44490049 **What it includes:** *Free snacks, soft drinks.* **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/

舞者・筆動 – Life Drawing Night 今次我哋請嚟專業舞蹈員 @estella_artmodel 做模特兒，同你一齊度過兩個鐘嘅人體素描之夜。捕捉舞者嘅線條、力量同動感。 唔係教學，純粹自由繪畫。 任何想喺輕鬆、有創作氛圍嘅空間練習人體素描嘅朋友，都歡迎參加。 費用已包基本畫材（鉛筆、炭筆、畫紙）。 ⚠️ 未滿 18 歲唔准入場 📸 繪畫期間唔准影相 🥨 現場提供小食同軟飲 日期時間：6月12日（星期五）晚上 8 – 10 點 地點：上環永樂西街44-46號，903室 名額有限，快啲 WhatsApp 報名：44490049 舞者・筆動 – 人體素描之夜 我們邀請專業舞蹈員 @estella_artmodel 擔任模特兒，舉辦兩小時的人體素描活動。捕捉舞者動作中的優雅與力量。 本活動不設教學，適合任何想在輕鬆、充滿創意的空間中練習人體素描的朋友。 費用已包含基本繪畫材料（鉛筆、炭筆、畫紙）。 未滿18歲者恕不接待 繪畫期間請勿拍照 現場提供小食及軟性飲料 日期與時間：6月12日（星期五）晚上 8 時至 10 時 地點：上環永樂西街44-46號 903室 名額有限，請以 WhatsApp 報名：44490049 Dancer in Motion – Life Drawing Night Join us for a 2-hour life drawing session featuring professional dancer @estella_artmodel. Capture the beauty, strength, and movement of dance on paper. No tutorial – just free drawing. Perfect for anyone who wants to practice figure drawing in a relaxed, creative space. The fee includes basic materials (pencil, charcoal, paper). ⚠️ No under-18s allowed 📸No photography during the drawing session Snacks and soft drinks will be provided Date & Time: 12 June (Friday), 8–10pm Venue: Suite 903, 44-46 Bonham Strand West, Sheung Wan Spots are limited. RSVP by WhatsApp: 44490049 **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/

We will provide painting tools, material and guidance. Can take the artwork home after the event. \*RSVP your spot by WhatsApp: 4449 0049 What it includes: Free snacks, painting material, soft drinks. 06, 13, 20, 27 Jun (Sat) Event time: 2-5 / 7-10 PM LGBTQ+ welcome **Theme Suggestions:** **1\. Me & My City After Dark** **2\. Retreat to My Room** **3\. Free the Creature** **4\. If My Hands Could Talk** Fees: 299/head 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/

**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.

在閒談+美食中認識新朋及舊友；舞蹈+劇場中認識身體及社會。 Dinner \~ in a) various food court’s choices in b) nice seating area, -> Chat with nice meal in comfortable environment. Body \~ combines 1) movement +installation +improvisation; 2) space +memory +structures; 3) light +sound +texture -> forms an independent and stunning performance. **日期：2026年6月12日(星期五)** **時間：1) 晚餐@7:20-8:20pm@食坊, 2)演出@8:30pm-9:00pm@4/F** **地點：香港逸東酒店** 集合時間及地點：1)@7:15-7:20pm @香港逸東酒店門口; 2)電聯 名額：5人(同場另有公眾參與) 表現者：Dunes Kiefe **Date: 12 June, 2026 (Friday)** **Time: 1) Dinner @7:20-8:20pm @Eaton Food Hall; 2) Performance @8:30pm-9:00pm @Eaton 4/F** **Address: Eaton HK** Assemble: 1) @67:15-7:20pm @Entrance of Eaton HK; 2) by call/whatsapp by call Seat: 5 people limited (Other audience in event as well) Artists: Dunes Kiefe MeetUp費用：自由定價價值,(晚餐費另計). 報名：按Attend-> 填寫1)聯絡電話號碼, 2)男/女, 3)你願意付出此次活動費用, 4)一起用餐 &/OR睇演出? -> 確認入選活動-> 繳費(入帳恆生銀行號碼: 359-366101-882 (NG Y\*\* S\*\*\*)/ FPS/PayMe: 97419423)-> 再以閣下電話whatsapp(97419423)以下資料: 1)MeetUp名字, 2)過帳通知書. MeetUp fee: Free pricing as you value, (Dinner price excluded). Join: Click ‘Attend’-> Write down your 1)Contact number, 2)Male/Female, 3)Fee that you would pay for this event, 4)Meal &/OR watch performance? -> Get confirmation of being in the event-> Pay to Hang Seng Bank acc: 359-366101-882 (NG Y\*\* S\*\*\*)/ FPS/PayMe: 97419423-> Whatsapp 1)MeetUp name, 2)Payment notification \*\*\*a) Welcome foreigners. Please remark your language if you are foreigner. [歡迎外地本地人一同熱鬧.請外地人指明語言.] \*\*\*b) Participants are required to follow instruction of the venue. [參與者要遵守場地規則,違者則有可能被邀離開.] \*\*\*c) Late comer may be restricted to admit and continue in the activity. [主辦組織不作逾候,逾時者有可能不被參加,請預早抵達.] \*\*\*d) No refund or seat transfer after payment, unless is the cancellation of activity or by our group. [交費後若未能出席參與者,繳款不獲退回及轉讓.(除非活動取消而全數退款).] \*\*\*e) Photos taken by our group during activity will be as record and promotion. [活動如有拍照,以作記錄和宣傳用途.] \*\*\*f) When there are 3 No Show, we have the right to ban you out from our groups. [凡超過3次No Show者,本組有權將該組員移離本群組.]

**TICKETING MANAGED ON LUMA: https://luma.com/6pyhrea0** ## We're expecting this event to be well over capacity so sign up early and provide us with your real info please! ​**Introduction** AI Video Creation for Everyone by Lunatechs × Berkeley Club Hong Kong × OpenClaw Asia venue partner - The Hive Causeway Bay ​The tools that used to need a studio, a crew, and a five-figure budget now fit on your laptop. In one night, five very different Hong Kong creators screen the AI video they've actually made — then show you exactly how they did it. ​And that's the whole point: it really is for everyone. A filmmaker, award-winners, an animator, a startup founder, and a YouTuber — all making standout AI video, each in their own world. We will cover a variety of new AI Video technologies like SeeDance 2, HappyHorse, gpt images 2, nano banana 2, veo 3, and more! ​**The lineup** ​**Jim HuiHui** (LIVE from Hollywood / Los Angeles) - AI Film Director, AIGC Artist & Dreamina Super Creator - Directing Cinema at the Frontier of Generative Video ​LA-based filmmaker redefining what AI cinema can be. Signed collaborator with leading video-generation model companies. The Thin Man, The Gun, The Hotpot, Hard Bebop Gunman — screened at Shanghai International Film Festival, Beijing International Film Festival, and the AI Artist Festival. Best Picture at Shanghai AI Short Film Festival 2025. Gold at Independent Shorts Awards. ​ ​\*\*[HolyCrab.ai](https://holycrab.ai/?utm_source=luma)\*\* - (speaker TBA) -《Lights, Camera, Diffusion》- Introducing Seedance 2.0 Cloud provider for Seedance 2, ByteDance's next-generation AI video model, at [sd2.holycrab.ai](https://sd2.holycrab.ai/?utm_source=luma). ​ ​Benny Wang — award-winning AIGC creator — How to turn your imagination into reality in 1 hour with Seedance 2.0 ​AIGC filmmaker, Hong Kong / Shenzhen. Bilibili AIGC Short Film Award. BJIFF Potential AIGC Film Award. 55M+ views on commercial AI work. ​ ​**Lok Wong** — Multi-award winning Creative Technologist — AIGC Video Visual Consistency and Creative Use Case ​Builds Three.js experiences, shader VFX, and AI-native media for Coca-Cola, Nike, L'Oréal, and Lancôme. Judges the Webby and Anthem Awards. ​Brian Lue (LIVE from Silicon Valley / Palo Alto) — Taiso AI co-founder — Every Tech Startup's Unfair Advantage in 2026: AI Vid ​ ​**Hanley Leung** — Tech YouTuber, Lunatechs founder & Taiso AI co-founder — 《Attention Is All I Need》— Anyone Can Be a Movie Star — Making a movie trailer in 1 night with Claude Code and SeeDance 2.0. ​World-class software engineering leader. Yahoo! Mail. EA's China games buildout. His own million-user social network. App-prototyping at Apple for Vision Pro. Now co-founding Taiso AI ​**Agenda** ​6:30 – 7:00 pm — Doors open & networking 7:00 – 8:30 pm — Talks 8:30 – 9:30 pm — Networking & drinks 9:30 pm – late — Optional after-party Casual dinner + drinks at a nearby restaurant. Self-pay — come if you want to keep the conversation going, no pressure to stay. ​**About Lunatechs** ​Lunatechs is a Hong Kong tech-enthusiast community — talks, workshops, meetups, and hackathons, no gatekeeping — on a mission to build Silicon Harbour: Hong Kong as a global tech hub and the bridge between China and the West. Founded by Hanley Leung (ex-Apple, ex-EA, ex-Yahoo! engineering leader) and Jason Xu (ex-Google, ex-Alibaba PM). Find your fellow tech lunatics. Let's change the world. ​**About the Berkeley Club of Hong Kong** ​The official alumni community for UC Berkeley (Cal) graduates in Hong Kong — connecting Golden Bears across tech, finance, and the creative industries through social, professional, and educational events. Proud to co-host again. 🐻💙💛 ​**About OpenClaw Asia** ​Independent, community-driven network for real-world AI agent deployment across Asia — Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Tokyo, Shanghai/Beijing, Southeast Asia. Builders, operators, distribution. Deployment-first. Real use cases only. [openclawasia.ai](https://openclawasia.ai/?utm_source=luma) ​**About The Hive CausewayBay** ​The Hive Causeway Bay is a Grade-A coworking space and event venue on the 9th floor of VPOINT — a one-minute walk from Causeway Bay MTR, in the middle of Times Square, Lee Gardens and the World Trade Centre. Expect modern lounges, top-spec meeting rooms, and a sky-garden terrace for after-hours.

**This event's theme: Shipping Dynamics** Looking for a space to chat about all things anime and manga with fellow fans? This is the event for you! All levels of interest welcome. Here we go! Are you captivated by the classic rivals-to-lovers? Or is Sunshine x Grumpy more your style? Tell us all about it! **The plan** 14:00 meeting at the venue 14:15 stay and discuss for as long as you like **The venue** The venue will be announced in the event WhatsApp chat **What to do** * RSVP on this event page * Join the event WhatsApp chat (once you receive the link) * Think about what you might like to talk about! (Responding to to the theme is optional.) * Come to the event and chat with other anime and manga geeks. * Please enable DMs from other members and turn on notifications so that our team can communicate with you. Hope to see you there! Christina (she/they) & Kieran (they/them) Photo: animeondeck.wordpress.com **Please note...** 1\. Tandem is a community of volunteers; everything you see is created by our members giving up their time and labour\. None of our organisers profit from events; any charges listed are those from other parties and we never add a mark\-up\. In this context\, we need attendees to do their best to reduce the workload of our volunteer team by reading the event description and these notes carefully; and follow the instructions in order to register a place on the event\. Please be considerate and helpful with our team – we are all volunteers\. 2\. We run all our event communication through WhatsApp\. Please keep track of event related messages in the Whatsapp event group and respond to requests and instructions from organisers within 24hrs\. Please don’t put the chat on mute\. If our team don’t receive your response within 24hrs\, we will move you to “Not Going”\. 3\. If you require special accessibility accommodations for the event \(i\.e\.\, accessible venue\, accessible restrooms\, noise levels\, lighting conditions\, etc\) and are unsure whether they can be met\, please reach out to the organiser/host\. 4\. We encourage language inclusivity at all our events\. If you aren't confident in English\, please let our team know\. We will try to provide bilingual support where possible and/or will try and introduce you to other language speakers you're more comfortable with\. Please be mindful that we might not be able to accommodate all languages at all events\, but we will do our best to make everyone feel welcome and heard\. 5\. If you sign up\, but can no longer make it\, please update your RSVP as soon as possible and tell the organiser\. Updating your RSVP well ahead of the event allows us to manage the waitlist; allow other people to attend; know who to look out for at the start of the event; and manage any relevant bookings\, such as table reservations\. 6\. If you don’t have a clear face pic on your profile and/or your username doesn’t match the name you normally use\, we can’t identify your payments nor match your RSVP with who you are in real life\. If this is you\, please ensure the organiser knows who you are\. If we can’t work out who you are within 24hrs of your RSVP\, we will move you to “Not Going”\. Only group members and their guests with an RSVP may attend events; people who aren’t signed up will be refused entry to events. 7\. If you don’t follow the conditions above\, we will move you to “Not Going” for future events until you message us to confirm you will follow these conditions\.

We will once again be teaching origami to the public at the Greater Columbus Arts Festival this coming weekend (Fri June 12th-Sun June 14th). We have a 10’x20’ tent and usually teach several hundred adults and children. ***Come join us if you are local*** \- reply to this email and let us know your availability\. **We are teaching SIMPLE, beginner models, so your skill level is not an issue.** Festival hours are: Fri 11 AM-9 PM, Sat 10 AM to 9 PM, Sun 10 AM to 5 PM, then we pack up. You are not expected to be there all day - whatever hours you want to teach are fine. We (Monica and I) will be there pretty much all hours as we are required to have the tent manned. If you want to assist with set up that is Thursday the 11th Noon to 2:30 We are in booth W728, which is on Washington Ave , between Rich and Main street bridges. This is the west side of the river in downtown. See [this map](https://www.columbusartsfestival.org/visit/festival-map) . we are in the pink “Cbus Arts & Organizations” section, at the Rich street end. Parking is available in several areas there on the west side. For more info on the festival go to [www.columbusartsfestival.org/](https://www.columbusartsfestival.org/) This is one of the best arts festivals in the country - live music on four stages, hundreds of artists, great food...it really is a good time.

Want to see your work shine and put your pride on display? Then come to July's Creativity Circle! We will be making simple Suncatchers with tissue paper! Seats and supplies limited! Come while you can for as long as you like! Westerville Public Library in Meeting Room D.

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.

**Join us for an afternoon of community art and craft time!** 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 - Hilltop Branch** in **Meeting Room 4**. 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** The RSVP count for this event 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. Please try to give at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel, allowing folks on the waitlist time to check their schedule. *** **We can't wait to meet you and see what you're making! All skill levels welcome.**

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 Saturday 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 10AM on Saturday mornings. 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: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. 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. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) 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 Saturday!