Creative Arts

Hosted by Maddie Corley (Madelinksi) - 10€ at the door (cash or IBAN okay)! Do you write poetry? Have a thing for melodies? Play an instrument? Are you stuck in your writing process? Or you have something you want to share? Well, then this space is a great fit for you. You are welcome to our bi-monthly songwriting group designed for artists who want to create, explore, and grow in a supportive environment. Whether you’re just starting or already writing, this is a space to connect with other musicians and share your work in a safe and constructive environment. **What you’ll gain:** * A community of like-minded artists * The opportunity to share your art * Constructive and critical feedback *** #

Small curated movie nights in a hidden garden in Ixelles, next to Place Flagey. A mix of: * **cult classics** * **recent movies** * **international cinema** * **comedy nights** * **karaoke & dubbing chaos nights** * **comfort food and summer vibes** **This is not a giant public Meetup** where 40 strangers stand awkwardly around overpriced drinks pretending networking is fun. Humanity already suffered enough. Our idea is simple: we gather in a private home and transform the courtyard into a small outdoor cinema. Sometimes we cook together before the movie: Italian, Thai, Lebanese, Japanese, Balkan, Greek, Latin American street food etc. Sometimes people simply grab pizza from the excellent pizzeria next door and join the screening. Food is intentionally relaxed: bowls, finger food, street food, popcorn, snacks, comfort food. **Some nights are more gourmet.** Some are glorified pizza-and-movie nights. Both are valid forms of civilization **;-)** ## **What makes this different** The group is i**ntentionally small**: usually 6 to 8 people maximum. **People are introduced properly.** Nobody gets abandoned in a corner. The atmosphere stays human, social and safe. **No heavy drinking.** **No creepy behavior.** No random people showing up uninvited. Smoking is allowed because is outside in the courtyard and occasionally we may have **hookah nights** depending on the movie/theme. ## **Typical evenings** * Wong Kar-wai + Asian comfort food * Spaghetti western + Italian street food * Anime + sushi night * Greek cinema + mezze * Balkan chaos cinema + burek * Cult movie dubbing nights where people voice scenes live karaoke-style Yes, this is a real thing now apparently. ## **Important** Because Meetups and public internet are full of bots, spam accounts and socially radioactive individuals, **we do NOT post the exact address publicly.** To join: scan the QR code on the image and request access to the private WhatsApp group or send me a DM. From there: * we announce movies * vote on menus * organize cooking nights * coordinate places **If you are new in Brussels, introverted, traveling, recently arrived, or simply tired of giant impersonal events, this may be your thing.**

EN (FR en bas): We're still accepting people in our classes. Join us!​ -step 1: Book here! -> [https://www.danceproject.be/reservations.html](https://www.danceproject.be/reservations.html) -step 2: Show up! [Schedule](https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#schedule) Fees : [All info on trials, packs, subscriptions here](https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#fees) Locations: -Parc du Cinquantenaire, Brussels Metro/Tram: Mérode Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop, Forró Intro - 1: From base to the dancefloor! When you come for the first time we go over the base & rhythm with you. Then you are included in the group and everybody learns the same new steps for which you just need the base. Practice makes perfect: just relax and enjoy Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop and/or Forró! Our group is very welcoming and looking forward to meet new dancers! Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop, Forró Roots I - 2: Ready to go deeper on Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop &/or Forró? Let's go! [https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#improvers](https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#improvers) Salsa, Forró Roots II - 3: Looking for #SalsaChallenge? Already familiar with Forró Root? We've got your back! [https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#intermediates](https://www.danceproject.be/classes.html#intermediates) More info: -Web: [https://www.danceproject.be](https://www.danceproject.be) -Whatsapp: +32 493 16 41 10 -Mail: brussels.salsa.project@gmail.com -[Facebook](https://facebook.com/brussels.salsa.project) -[Instagram](https://instagram.com/brussels.salsa.project) \-\-\-\-\- FR: Nous acceptons encore de nouvelles personnes dans nos cours. Rejoins-nous ! -1ère pas : Fait ta réservation ! -> [https://www.danceproject.be/reservation.html](https://www.danceproject.be/reservation.html) -2ème pas : Vient danser ! [Horaire](https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#horaire) Les prix : [Toutes les infos sur les essais, packs, abonnements ici](https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#prix) Endroits : -Parc du Cinquantenaire, Brussels Metro/Tram: Mérode Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop, Forró Intro - 1 : De la base à la piste de danse ! Lorsque tu nous rejoins on voit la base et le rythme avec toi. Ensuite, tu es inclus dans le groupe et tout le monde apprend les mêmes pas pour lesquelles tu as juste besoin de la base. C'est en forgeant qu'on devient forgeron : détend-toi et profite la Salsa, de la Bachata, du Lindy Hop et/ou du Forró ! Notre groupe est très accueillant et a hâte de rencontrer de nouveaux danseurs ! Salsa, Bachata, Lindy Hop, Forró Roots I - 2 : Prêt à approfondir la Salsa, la Bachata, le Lindy Hop &/ou le Forró ? Allons-y! [https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#inities](https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#inities) Salsa, Forró Roots II - 3 : Tu cherches #DefiSalsa ? Tu connais déjà Forró Roots ? Nous sommes là pour toi ! [https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#intermediaires](https://www.danceproject.be/cours.html#intermediaires) Plus d’info: -Web: [https://www.danceproject.be/fr.html](https://www.danceproject.be/fr.html) -Whatsapp: +32 493 16 41 10 -Mail: brussels.salsa.project@gmail.com -[Facebook](https://facebook.com/brussels.salsa.project) -[Instagram](https://instagram.com/brussels.salsa.project)

🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷 # 🇰🇷☕ Korean Starter Club – Apprendre le coréen autrement Bonjour à tous ! 😊 Je m'appelle Sohyeon et je vis actuellement en France. J'enseigne le coréen depuis la période du Covid et, comme beaucoup d'entre vous, j'adore apprendre les langues. Je parle et j'apprends actuellement : 🇫🇷 Français 🇬🇧 Anglais 🇷🇺 Russe 🇨🇳 Chinois 🇯🇵 Japonais En apprenant et en enseignant différentes langues, je me suis souvent posé plusieurs questions : 🤔 Comment apprendre une nouvelle langue lorsqu'on manque de temps ? 🤔 Comment aider les enfants ou les personnes qui ont des difficultés avec la lecture ? 🤔 Comment créer un environnement où l'on peut réellement parler la langue étudiée ? 🤔 Comment gagner en confiance lorsqu'on apprend une langue ? 🤔 Est-il possible d'enseigner uniquement dans la langue cible tout en restant compréhensible pour tous ? --- ✨ C'est à partir de ces réflexions que j'ai créé mon propre programme. Un programme différent de ceux que l'on trouve dans les manuels classiques. L'objectif est simple : 🇰🇷 Apprendre le coréen en utilisant le coréen dès le premier jour. 💬 Comprendre naturellement grâce au contexte, aux images, aux gestes et aux interactions. 🤝 Créer une communauté où chacun peut progresser ensemble. --- # 🌱 Korean Starter Club Ce meetup est un programme d'initiation destiné aux débutants et aux personnes souhaitant reprendre confiance à l'oral. L'objectif est de découvrir une nouvelle façon d'apprendre le coréen, de pratiquer ensemble et de rencontrer d'autres personnes partageant le même intérêt pour la langue et la culture coréennes. 📢 Les possibilités de poursuivre l'apprentissage après ce programme seront présentées directement pendant les meetups. --- # ☕ Tea Time après le cours Après les cours, nous prendrons un moment ensemble autour d'un thé ou d'un café. 🍵 Pratiquer le coréen 💬 Discuter librement 🤝 Faire connaissance 🌍 Rencontrer des personnes partageant les mêmes centres d'intérêt --- # 🎯 Ce meetup est pour vous si... ✅ Vous ne connaissez absolument pas le coréen ✅ Vous avez déjà étudié mais vous manquez de pratique à l'oral ✅ Vous souhaitez apprendre avec d'autres personnes plutôt que seul(e) ✅ Vous êtes un enfant ou un jeune adulte d'origine coréenne né en France ✅ Vous manquez de temps pour suivre des cours traditionnels et faire beaucoup de devoirs ✅ Vous avez besoin de motivation pour apprendre ✅ Vous connaissez un peu la grammaire mais vous n'osez pas parler ✅ Vous aimeriez comprendre progressivement les dramas, émissions ou vidéos coréennes ✅ Vous préparez un voyage en Corée ✅ Vous souhaitez communiquer plus facilement avec un ami, un partenaire ou un membre de votre famille coréen ✅ Vous préférez apprendre en utilisant la langue plutôt qu'en mémorisant des règles ✅ Vous avez déjà abandonné plusieurs fois l'apprentissage d'une langue en étant seul(e) ✅ Vous souhaitez vous faire de nouveaux amis ✅ Vous cherchez une nouvelle activité ou un nouveau hobby ✅ Vous aimez découvrir différentes cultures et rencontrer des personnes du monde entier --- # 🎁 Bonus réservé aux membres Chaque mois, les participants du Korean Starter Club reçoivent : 🍳 Un coupon de réduction de 5€ pour les ateliers de cuisine coréenne One World Kitchen. --- # 🌍 Format en ligne & présentiel Afin de permettre au plus grand nombre de participer : 💻 Version en ligne 🏠 Version en présentiel à Villejuif Après le cours de 15h, un petit tea time sera également organisé pour les participants présents sur place. ☕✨ --- # 👥 Venez seul(e) ou accompagné(e) Pas besoin de connaître quelqu'un ! La majorité des participants viennent seuls. Vous pouvez également venir avec un ami, votre partenaire ou un membre de votre famille. Tout le monde est bienvenu. 😊 --- # 📱 Inscription L'inscription est validée avec une participation de 5€. Une fois inscrit(e), vous serez invité(e) dans le groupe WhatsApp privé du Korean Starter Club. Vous pourrez : 💬 discuter avec les autres participants 🇰🇷 pratiquer votre coréen 📢 recevoir les informations concernant les cours 🤝 rester en contact avec la communauté --- 🌱 Ce n'est pas seulement un cours de coréen. C'est une communauté où l'on apprend ensemble, où l'on fait des erreurs sans peur, où l'on progresse naturellement et où l'on crée de vraies rencontres. Si l'apprentissage des langues vous a déjà semblé difficile ou solitaire, rejoignez-nous! 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 # 🇰🇷☕ Korean Starter Club – Learn Korean Differently Hello everyone! 😊 My name is Sohyeon, and I currently live in France. I've been teaching Korean since the Covid period, and like many of you, I love learning languages. I currently speak and study: 🇫🇷 French 🇬🇧 English 🇷🇺 Russian 🇨🇳 Chinese 🇯🇵 Japanese While learning and teaching languages, I've often asked myself several questions: 🤔 What if someone wants to learn a new language but doesn't have much time? 🤔 How can children or people who struggle with reading learn a language effectively? 🤔 How can we create an environment where people can actually speak the language they are learning? 🤔 How can learners gain confidence while learning a language? 🤔 Is it possible to teach entirely in the target language while making sure students understand everything? --- ✨ These questions inspired me to create my own learning program. A program different from what you usually find in traditional textbooks. The goal is simple: 🇰🇷 Learn Korean by using Korean from day one. 💬 Understand naturally through context, visuals, gestures, and interaction. 🤝 Build a community where everyone can learn and grow together. --- # 🌱 Korean Starter Club This meetup is an introductory program designed for complete beginners and for people who want to regain confidence when speaking Korean. The goal is to discover a new way of learning Korean, practice together, and meet others who share the same interest in Korean language and culture. 📢 Opportunities to continue learning after this program will be presented during the meetups. --- # ☕ Tea Time After Class After class, we'll spend some time together over tea or coffee. 🍵 Practice Korean 💬 Chat freely 🤝 Get to know each other 🌍 Meet people with similar interests --- # 🎯 This meetup is for you if... ✅ You know absolutely no Korean ✅ You've studied Korean before but need more speaking practice ✅ You'd rather learn with others than study alone ✅ You are a Korean child or young adult born and raised in France ✅ You don't have enough time for traditional language courses and lots of homework ✅ You need motivation to keep learning ✅ You know some grammar but hesitate when it's time to speak ✅ You'd like to gradually understand Korean dramas, variety shows, and videos ✅ You're planning a trip to Korea ✅ You'd like to communicate more naturally with a Korean friend, partner, or family member ✅ You prefer learning through real language use rather than memorizing grammar rules ✅ You've given up learning a language before because you were studying alone ✅ You'd like to make new friends ✅ You're looking for a new hobby or activity ✅ You enjoy discovering different cultures and meeting people from around the world --- # 🎁 Member Bonus Every month, Korean Starter Club members receive: 🍳 A €5 discount coupon for One World Kitchen Korean cooking workshops. --- # 🌍 Online & In-Person Format To allow as many people as possible to participate: 💻 Online sessions available 🏠 In-person sessions in Villejuif After the 3:00 PM class, participants attending in person are also invited to join a small tea time. ☕✨ --- # 👥 Come Alone or Bring Someone You don't need to know anyone to join! Most participants come on their own. You are also welcome to come with a friend, partner, or family member. Everyone is welcome. 😊 --- # 📱 Registration Registration is confirmed with a €5 participation fee. Once registered, you'll be invited to the private Korean Starter Club WhatsApp group. There, you can: 💬 Chat with other participants 🇰🇷 Practice your Korean 📢 Receive updates about classes and events 🤝 Stay connected with the community --- 🌱 This is not just a Korean class. It's a community where we learn together, make mistakes without fear, improve naturally, and create meaningful connections. If language learning has ever felt difficult or lonely, we'd love to welcome

🇬🇧 EN 🇬🇧 🔥 SALSA CUBANA CLASSES ARE BACK 🔥 We are delighted to see you again for the start of the 2025/26 academic year 👉 Find all the needed information on our website : **[https://danzamania.be/](https://danzamania.be/horaires/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExUjNGU3gzRWdsUFlWMGJMQgEeCHgiKV40mum5hOp5szt0Lxx3U-5DyHO_wR_ZJekcr_m7EFRdpcRthKRV9EU_aem_W6hFXCri8O6Kd9el-RIuIQ)** ✅ PROGRAMME ✅ 👉 TUESDAY 16/09 7:00-8:00 pm - Salsa Level 1A @ Salle Oxygène - Angie, Octavia & Raffa 8:15-9:15 pm - Salsa Niveau 1B\* @ Salle Ste Suzanne - Tine & Sam 8:00-9:00 pm - Salsa Cubana Level 2 @ Salle Oxygène - Angie, Octavia & Raffa \*The Level 1B course is the same as the Level 1A course. It will be taught by Tine & Samuel and starts at 8.15 p.m. It allows those who wish to arrive one hour later and have a group of about 10 people. 👉 WEDNESDAY 17/09 7:00-7:30 pm - Body Expression @ Salle Oxygène - Yusnay, Tine & Raffa 7:30-8:30 pm - Salsa Level 3 @ Salle Oxygène - Yusnay, Tine & Raffa 8:30-9:30 pm - Salsa Level 4 @ Salle Oxygène - Yusnay, Tine & Raffa 👉 THURSDAY 18/09 8:00-9:00 pm - Cuban Salsa Partnerwork - Level 1 + @ Studio Empain - Zoli 9:00-10:00 pm - Cuban Salsa Partnerwork - Level 2 + @ Studio Empain - Zoli 👉 FRIDAY 19/09 8:30-9:30 pm - Rueda de Casino @ Vibrato - Team Danza Mania 9:30-12:30 am - Practica & Entertainment with DJ Joel 💃 Dale Mambo🕺

Do you love writing, drawing, painting, crafting, or just creating *something magical out of nothing*? Then this evening is for you! 💫 We’re gathering a circle of writers, artists, crafters, and all creative souls for a cozy night together. Bring something to write, draw, crochet, sketch, paint—or simply your imagination. 🎨📖🧶 It’s all about: 🍵 sharing ideas and inspiration 🕯️ working quietly side by side in a warm atmosphere 🌌 showing each other projects (if you want!) 🤝 making new creative friends 🎯 **Note!** This is a free, open meetup — no official host, no pressure. Just bring your art supplies, notebooks, or anything that makes your hands itch to create. Grab a drink, share your stories, and let’s make it a night full of sparks ✨ 💡 Check out what some of our members are creating: * 📚 Anna’s fantasy & magical realism novels-in-progress: [Bookshelf](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/141dulbBrfIDPqTCnNLzyq6vK0lY8oQoE?usp=sharing) * Fantasy audiobooks: [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1MoKm5VPJH2eu9yoQ58HGw?si=MygIV-G2RHqO70g2W3z4wg) * ✏️ Mila’s 2D art & children’s books: [Instagram – mila_and_the_pencils](https://www.instagram.com/mila_and_the_pencils) * 🎨 Julian’s art: [ArtStation](https://www.artstation.com/artwork/2Bn66Y) * 🌸 Saya’s watercolor paintings, crochet & sewing: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/iimurasaya/) * 🖌️ Soplantila’s doodles & artwork: [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/doodlestuffloveart?igsh=MXI1c3VqazRiNm94Zw==) * 🕹️ Bram’s games & art: [Website](https://www.brambossuyt.com/illustratie) 🎯 Attention ! This is a **free meetup** — no official admin will be there to “run” things. Bring your own games if you can, grab a drink, mingle, and enjoy the night at your own pace. 📍 **Where:** Yo’s Place ⏰ **Time:** 19.30 💬 Coordinate and chat with others here: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/DjQnUOTryzB5ChdGy8Bgm5 ⚠️ Please note: * Everyone is responsible for their own drinks, food, and fun. * Neither the group nor admins are liable for any incidents.

### **O’DANCE FIESTA — WEDNESDAYS IN BRUSSELS** **Bring the sunshine to your week!** ***Salsa – Bachata – Kizomba*** Meet, dance, connect & make new friends 📍 Rue Montoyer 1, 1000 Brussels **EVERY WEDNESDAY** ⏰ **6:30 PM** – Welcome + Salsa mini demo **7:00 PM** – Salsa Beginners **8:00 PM** – Salsa Intermediate **9:00 PM** – Practica & SBK Dance Social – FREE Entry INSTA: [O'dance_events](https://www.instagram.com/odance_events?igsh=MXg5eXE4d3g1bXdjMw==) PHONE :0499/891868 No partner? No problem! Warm, fun & international vibe Join the O’Dance energy and dance your heart out! ### **O’DANCE FIESTA — TOUS LES MERCREDIS À BRUXELLES** **Faites entrer le soleil dans votre semaine !** ***Salsa – Bachata – Kizomba*** Dansez, rencontrez, connectez et créez de nouvelles amitiés 📍 Rue Montoyer 1, 1000 Bruxelles **TOUS LES MERCREDIS** ⏰ **18h30** – Accueil **19h00** – Cours de Salsa débutants **20h00** – Cours de Salsa intermédiaires **21h00** – Practika & SBK Social (ENTREE GRATUITE) INSTA: [O'dance_events](https://www.instagram.com/odance_events?igsh=MXg5eXE4d3g1bXdjMw==) PHONE :0499/891868 Pas de partenaire ? Pas de souci ! Une ambiance chaleureuse, fun et internationale Rejoignez l’énergie O’Dance et dansez à fond !

A time to be creative together with others. **Bring whatever creative project you would like to work on** \- your sketchbook\, bullet\-journal\, crochet/knitting or embroidery project\, your creative writing piece\, etc\. The theme is your own free choice\. 👉 Participation is free but **at least one drink or food consumption is expected. 👈** There are materials available in the café if you currently don't have your own project.

This is a paid event, and the registration via Wordcraft's website[ is obligatory.](https://www.wordcraft-collective.eu/courses/truer-than-the-truth%3A-how-to-use-figurative-language) At its simplest, figurative language is a way of saying that one thing is (like) another thing. It is saying that X is Y by comparing them both to Z. By using figures like metaphors, similes and even personification, we express an idea with playfulness and wonder, while at the same time attempting to get as close as possible to its core truth. 📅Date and time: 13 June, 11:00-13:00 CET 📍Venue: Pianofabriek, Rue du Fort 35, 1060 Saint-Gilles 💰Price: €25 Eur (non-member) €20 Eur (Member). This workshop is intended not just for poets and writers, but anyone who would like to test and widen their linguistic horizons. Nowadays, when the quantity of written content is overproduced, but its quality is diminished, the workshop provides an opportunity to approach one's expression with freshness and innate curiosity. We will look at how different figures appear in poetry, prose and everyday language, engage in interactive exercises and immediately apply the newly-acquired skills in free writing. The workshop is aimed at native and near-native English speakers. [https://www.wordcraft-collective.eu/courses/truer-than-the-truth%3A-how-to-use-figurative-language](https://www.wordcraft-collective.eu/courses/truer-than-the-truth%3A-how-to-use-figurative-language)

Let's meet to write ! Schedule : 11:00 - 11:30 am : Presentation tour. Share briefly with the group about your project and your "goal of the day". 11:30 - 13:30 : Let's write ! 13:30 : Conclusion tour. Did you achieve your goal of the day ? See you soon !

Making the new Friends after work or in your vacation.

. Find us on Facebook to see what's actually happening. Bring your own knitting or crochet project and join other people who enjoy yarn crafts for a relaxing couple of hours on Saturday afternoons. The 1st Saturday of the month is not an in-person meet-up, but on zoom. All people and all levels welcome, including beginners, whom we are happy to help get started (although we don't run classes). No charge. All you need is some yarn and a crochet hook or a pair of knitting needles. We are very friendly so don't be shy. The venue may change from time to time so please check back on the day before the event to be sure you have it right. We mostly speak English, but people in the group are very international and speak many languages. Looking forward to seeing you.

🎶 UKULELE, GOOD VIBES & YOUR FIRST SONGS 🎶 Ever wanted to learn an instrument but didn’t know where to start? This is your sign ✨ Join us for a fun, relaxed, and beginner-friendly Ukulele Workshop at Pacson Music School — where music meets creativity, connection, and confidence. This isn’t a boring music class 👀 Think cozy atmosphere, good energy, laughter, group interaction, and the exciting feeling of actually playing your first songs together. Whether you’ve never touched an instrument before or you already know a few chords, this workshop is designed to help you feel comfortable, expressive, and inspired. ✨ WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE ✨ 🎵 Learn your first ukulele chords 🎵 Play along to real songs 🎵 Discover easy strumming patterns 🎵 Improve rhythm & musical confidence 🎵 Meet creative and like-minded people 🎵 Enjoy a welcoming and supportive environment No pressure. No judgment. Just music, creativity, and connection 💛 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📍 LOCATION Pacson Music School Rue Général Wangermée 12 1040 Etterbeek, Brussels 🕒 TIME 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM 🎶 LEVEL Beginner Friendly 🎸 Bring your own ukulele if you have one! (Some instruments may be available on-site.) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Perfect for: ✨ Beginners ✨ Adults wanting a creative hobby ✨ People wanting to meet others in Brussels ✨ Singers/songwriters ✨ Anyone wanting to reconnect with music in a fun way Spots are limited to keep the workshop interactive and personal. Come strum, connect, laugh, and leave knowing your very first songs 🎶💫

**LIMITED SEATS!!!** **🎶💃 Get Ready to Move, Groove & Feel Alive! 🕺🔥** **✨ Join Our LIVE workshop in Brussels** Feeling tired after work or school? Need a burst of energy and fun in your day? Our high-energy Bhangra dance classes are the perfect escape — full of music, movement, and pure joy, right from your home! **🌟 Why Join Me?** ✅ Easy-to-follow sessions ✅ Perfect for **kids, teens, and adults** ✅ Great way to stay **active, fit, and stress-free** ✅ Dance like a star – no experience needed! ✅ Learn iconic moves and upbeat routines Whether you're a student, a working professional, or a parent looking for a fun break — this class is for YOU! Let’s dance, laugh, and light up your day — **Bhangra style! 💥** ***P.S. - Planning a wedding or party?*** *If you're looking to **learn Indian dance for a special event**—be it a **wedding performance, sangeet choreography, or a fun group dance for a party**—we’ve got you covered! We offer tailored sessions to help you shine on your big day and create memories that last a lifetime.*

**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 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.

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.

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