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3D workshop in Apeldoorn
**3D Workshop**
* **Ontwerpen met Fusion360**
* **Scannen in 3D**
* **Het gebruik van 3D printers**
**Je bent nu welkom in de nieuwe locatie NewTechPark**
Je kunt ook online aan deze fysieke bijeenkomst deelnemen. De bijeenkomst is dan op de locatie te volgen.
Als je [hier](w.j.put@hccnet.nl) vooraf een mailtje stuurt kun je dinsdagavond tussen 19.00 en 20.00 uur inloggen met Jitsi voor vragen, of ter kennismaking met hcc!3D.
Online neem je deel aan de bijeenkomst met [https://wij.hcc.nl/3D](https://wij.hcc.nl/3D)
[(Alleen toegang als je zichtbaar bent met voor- en achternaam. )](https://wij.hcc.nl/3d)
Life Drawing Tuesday sessions - sign up in time !
Hoping you are All well!
Welcome to our Life Drawing sessions at 4bid gallery in OT301.
we recommend you sign up in time to ensure a place (limited seating).
Basic materials and boards are provided, but feel free to bring your own of course.
> Where do we meet ?
> In front of OT301 gate
> When do we meet?
> at 18:15h
> Where do we draw?
> the gallery space in OT301
Call or message + 3 1 6 1 7 9 5 9 9 7 6 if you need (WhatsApp)!
> > Suggested donation: 10 euro
> > You can pay with a regular transfer to:
> > 4bid Stichting NL71TRIO0320257452. Please send us a message with a screenshot of the transfer.
> >
> > If you prefer cash on the day, that is always possible when agreed via sms beforehand.
>
> Alternatively, you can 'buy tickets' via https://ot301.nl/agenda/18594
Your contributions are much appreciated and are helping us keep the session running for the past 12 years!
We very much look forwards to seeing you!
NB: sometimes the session gets busy.. latecomers may not find a spot -even after reserving- as spaces are given to stanby-ers who come early.
XXX
4bid crew
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[The usual sessions run with a model alternating poses for 1,5 hours.
The model will work on creative poses of various durations, including moving poses, dance poses, character poses, expressive, short and long poses.
Each session is different, and negotiated with the participants. If you need tuition, ask a member of 4bid on the day to give you advice and tips! And if you have feedback, be welcome to talk to any of the volunteers hosting!]
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Apeldoorn JUG @ Craftsmen - Maven's hidden secrets & Clean Architecture
Dear Java developer,
We would like to invite you to a physical Java Meetup powerd by Craftsmen in Apeldoorn about Maven's Hidden Secrets and Treasures to speed up your build by Ko Turk and Building maintainable Spring Boot apps with Clean Architecture by Michel Schudel
**Location**
STOOM
Vlijtseweg 114
7317 AG
Apeldoorn
Movie for route: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8XwbB6APsM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8XwbB6APsM)
Maps: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/bHihYysxXp71aQjP7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bHihYysxXp71aQjP7)
**Program** (UTC +1)
17:30 Doors open
18:00 Food & networking
18:45 **Building maintainable Spring Boot apps with Clean Architecture** by Michel Schudel
19:30 Break
19:45 **Maven's Hidden Secrets and Treasures to speed up your build** by Ko Turk
20:30 Networking & drinks
21:15 Doors closed
**Building maintainable Spring Boot apps with Clean Architecture**
Clean Architecture is about separating concerns within your application to keep it maintainable, scalable, and testable. Some call it onion architecture, others call it hexagonal, but in the end they all aim for the same goal: protecting your domain logic from the messy outside world.
But how does this work in practice?
In this session, we'll build a Spring Boot application together using the principles of Clean Architecture. We'll use the Spring Boot Test framework for clean integration tests and ArchUnit to ensure our squeaky-clean application stays that way by enforcing architectural boundaries.
After this session you've learned what Clean Architecture is, and how you can leverage your own applications with it.
**Maven's Hidden Secrets and Treasures to speed up your build**
Ahoy, Maven Pirates! Gather around, for I have a treasure of knowledge to share with ye salty dogs. ☠️
Ye be hearin' about this thing called 'Build Caching'? It’s a secret weapon that can make yer ship (build) sail faster than a seagull catchin' the wind!
How does it work, ye ask? Well, add an extension to the project file in the "pom" ye mateys call it. But don't think it's all smooth sailin' from there. Nay, ye need to do a bit of work on the pipeline too. Arr, we be talkin' about addin' a remote (cache) server to the settings file, and then ye be sayin' goodbye to them extra (rum with) coffee breaks. ☕️
By makin' a few simple tweaks, we give yer build a mighty fine boost! And ye be learnin' all about them Maven lifecycles too! We will show how to improve yer tests and run them in parallel, like enterin’ a ship. ⚡️
But hear me out, me hearties, for this be no ordinary treasure of knowledge. Nay, this is reserved for a select few, the likes of ye who be joinin' this session.
So, keep yer lips sealed, and don't be tellin' a soul about this secret, aye?
**Ko Turk**
Ko Turk is a Software Architect, Java Engineer, and Community Builder with more than 15+ years of experience in development, architecture, speaking, and building communities.
Voxxed Days Amsterdam conference organiser --> [amsterdam.voxxedays.com](https://amsterdam.voxxeddays.com/)
JUGLeader @CodeLabJUG
[Green Software Champion](https://champions.greensoftware.foundation/champions/ko-turk/)
JFall Program Committee Member, DevoxxBE Community reviewer
Working @CodeLab, assignment @Rabobank.
Conference speaker, speaks about everything around Java (ok and Typescript ).
➡️ Website: [http://koturk.nl/](http://koturk.nl/)
**Michel Schudel**
Michel Schudel has been a passionate Java developer since 1998. Since then he has seen the good, the bad and the ugly in Java land. He loves to share his adventures in Java Land so you can learn from his experience (and more importantly, his mistakes!)
**Costs**: none
Coffee Meetup
You don’t have to build your business alone. During our Coffee Meetup at Kweek Foodbar, we bring together entrepreneurs, startups, and professionals from Flevoland to connect, share experiences, and grow their network.
Some of the most valuable conversations and collaborations start in an informal setting. Take a moment away from the daily hustle, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and connect with other entrepreneurs from the region.
📍 Kweek Foodbar, Zeewolde
Would you like to join us? **[Sign up via the link](https://event.inchecksysteem.nl/event/4c3d7262bdb8eb9d/shop/e6ef3f1c928e25c0)**[ ](https://event.inchecksysteem.nl/event/4c3d7262bdb8eb9d/shop/e6ef3f1c928e25c0)and we will reserve a spot for you.
We look forward to welcoming you. ☕🚀
Werk Aan Jezelf — Week #8
We delen onze doelen en maken plannen voor de komende week.
Iedereen is welkom. We kijken er naar uit om jouw verhaal te horen.
U-speak! Toastmasters Meeting
Is public speaking something you’ve always wanted to learn? Then you’ve come to the right place!
Experience a safe and playful environment at U-Speak Toastmasters where you can develop your public speaking, communication, and leadership skills!
## **Welcome to U-Speak! Toastmasters**
Join our vibrant community at U-Speak!, where internationals and Dutch locals from Utrecht and its surroundings come together.
U-speak! Toastmasters is a welcoming, safe, supportive and playful environment where you can work on your public speaking, communication and leadership skills!
## **Discover our meeting experience**
Curious about what happens during our meetings? Here’s a glimpse into a typical evening at U-Speak! Our gatherings feature a lineup of three prepared speeches, engaging evaluations and impromptu speaking sessions.
At U-Speak!, every member gets their chance to shine. Whether you’re delivering a speech, providing feedback, or stepping up for impromptu speaking, our supportive environment ensures that everyone’s voice is heard and valued.
* ⏰ Time: 19:15 - 21:30 (7.15pm to 9.30pm)
Walkin at 19:15; Start of the meeting at 19:30
* 🌐 Venue: Room 8, Top Floor, Pub Florin, Utrecht
* 🙋🙋♂️🙋♀️Attendance: Typically, 15-20 people attend each meeting Many of our club members are not on Meetup, so the number of people attending as indicated here is not reflective of the actual number of people attending on a night.
* 🙋🙋♂️🙋♀️ Guests are welcome; rsvp is encouraged
*To maintain the high quality of our meetings and ensure all members have sufficient speaking opportunities, we've established a waitlist for new members. This allows us to provide the best possible learning experience for everyone. We're happy to add your name to our list, and we encourage you to join us as a guest in the meantime.*
Boardgame night #169
Boardgame night #169
The idea is: play a game, have a drink and chat with friendly people. We start around 20.00 with playing board games so that's the perfect time to jump in and play with us.
We will bring a couple board games, but you're also welcome to bring your own games.
Feel free to join, bring friends or family. We hope to play with you then!
You can also signup on facebook. Visit us at: [https://m.facebook.com/groups/463859440486833](https://m.facebook.com/groups/463859440486833)
Drawing Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Painting & Drawing Cafe in Amersfoort ( For Expats and English Speakers )
## 🎨**Activity for EXPATS & English Speakers** ☕
Are you an art enthusiast living in or around **Amersfoort, Hilversum, Utrecht, Nieuwegein, IJsseltein, De Bilt and the rest of cities of the Utrecht's province** who love painting or drawing? Maybe you've felt the joy of creating but struggled to find others who share your passion and speak **ENGLISH**? **You're not alone! 😉**
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## 🖌️**About this event**
You will meet other Art Lovers like you to Draw, Paint and have some drinks Together ! Our events are not just about sketching or creating art—they’re about building connections. Every two weeks, we meet at a café to have a relaxing time drawing a painting.
Please keep on mind that **ENGLISH i**s the official language we will use to integrate everyone in our conversations.
⭕⭕⭕➡️ **IMPORTANT ⬅️** ⭕⭕⭕⭕
### 👩🏻🎨**Book formally your Seat 🪑via [WHATSAPP](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)**
**If you want to confirm officially your attendance and separate your seat🪑. Book your seat in meet-up, and contact us via [WHATSAPP HERE](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f) to receive more information on the address of our activities.**
**Thanks a lot for your understanding!** 💐🥰
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### 👩🏻🎨**How Does It Work?**
This event is simple, this initiative takes 2 Hours. Most of the participants use pencils, water pencils or watercolours. Main aim is to socialize while we draw. There will be plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. We have to mention that this event is suitable for all levels. Many have started to draw in our event actually.
Also it is very important that you **[JOIN US AT OUR WHATSAPP COMMUNITY](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f),** to stay up to date on our upcoming events and participate in our Drawing and Painting Contests!
**👉: [https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f](https://bit.ly/3BXXE0f)** 🍀
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### ☕**Where?**
We will meet in different cafes mainly in the *center of Amersfoort ( and some occasions in other cities around)*. I will inform you of the exact place some days in advance this event. The place will depend on the number of attendees.
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### **🎟️ What is included?**
🟢 **2 HOURS TO HAVE FUN!**
🟢 **15 mins warming-up creative activity and paper material**🖌️🎨
🟢 New friendships and **conversations in ENGLISH** in a relaxed atmosphere
🟢 **Souvenir picture** with you and the rest of Art Lovers 📷
🟢 Exclusive **access to our Art Lovers Community** on which you will receive:
***\~\~\~ Drawing challenges,***
***\~\~\~ Training content,***
***\~\~\~ FREE Entries only to members***
***\~\~\~ Drawing Competitions***
🟢 Time to **create alongside fellow artists and amateurs**
🟢 The freedom to **work at your own pace** 💃🕺🎈
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### 🖼️**Art Materials?**
Bring your own practical art materials to be adaptable to sketch on a coffee table. Like your sketchbook, pencils, watercolor, markets, pencils, your Tablet..etc
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## **See you to Paint, Draw, and drink together!🌟☕🍷🍪🍰**
Japanese art_MAKI-E workshop in Utrecht
Maki-e is a traditional Japanese lacquer decoration technique. Techiniques are involved drawing pictures, patterns, and letters on the surface of lacquerware using lacquer, and then sprinkling and fixing metal powder, such as gold or silver, onto the surface.
In our workshop, you have the opportunity to create maki-e designs using traditional Japanese patterns (wagara) or your own original designs. Then your canvas can be a glass cup or a glass picture frame.
Join us for this unique Japanese art workshop in Utrecht.
* Place: CLAY TO PLATE
Biltstraat 55, 3572 AG, Utrecht
* Price: three options you can choose from
€56 pp(for a glass cup)
€60 pp (for a glass picture frame)
€76 pp (for a lacquerwares)
Limited seats available.
**Booking is essential for adequate preparations. If you've enrolled/registered on the Meetup app, we'll contact you through the app message. Kindly communicate with us accordingly, and refrain from showing up without prior contact. We appreciate your understanding**
Website:[https://japanworkshopnet.com/ ](https://japanworkshopnet.com/)
[MAKI-E workshop info](https://japanworkshopnet.com/maki-e-workshops/)
Email: info@japanworkshopnet.com
Mobile:0616059840
Ducosim Game Fair
Come over to the Ducosim game fair in Amersfoort. For a small fee (or become a member) many publishers are ready to demo their published games.
Next to that you can meet up and network with game designers, playtest their games and bring what you are working on and put it on the table.
More details: https://www.ducosim.nl/
You & Your Brand: A Casual Sharing Hour (online)
Join a casual online hour to share you, your brand and business, and learn more about other business owners, locally and globally.
Join and share your brand, products/services, and about you.
Expand your visibility.
Every session will close with gratitude and a mini creative activity, so have a pen and paper, tablet, or something available with which to write/create/draw.
**RSVP here via EventBrite: [Event link](https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/you-and-your-brand-a-casual-networking-hour-tickets-1984283125243?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl)**
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*The only requirements are a minimum age of 18 years old,*
*and at least three attendees to make it a worthwhile hour for everyone.*
Tales of Wind and Sail: concert met gitaarorkest en koor
Twee ensembles bundelen hun krachten in een uniek muzikaal project. Kamerkoor het **Schütz Ensemble** o.l.v. Jelle Leistra en **Gitaarorkest Guitarrísimo** o.l.v. Peter Constant nemen je mee op een muzikale reis over zee en land, met als kloppend hart het indrukwekkende tweeluik *Tales of Wind and Sail*. De rijke klanken van het Schütz Ensemble en het warme, gelaagde gitaargeluid van Gitaarorkest Guitarrísimo smelten samen tot een muzikale vertelling.
*Tales of Wind and Sail* is een ode aan de zee, de wind, de vrijheid en de menselijke daadkracht, in 2021 geschreven door de Australische componist Richard Charlton. Op 21 maart 2026 zal de feestelijke Almeerse première te horen zal zijn, omlijst door een kleurrijk en gevarieerd programma voor koor en gitaarorkest. Met solisten Marion Schaap (octaafgitaar), Marlou Stift en Ilse Hoekstra (gitaar) en percussionist Sybren Schaake (Koninklijk Conservatorium).
**Locatie, Tijd & kaartverkoop**
Concert: zaterdag 21 maart, 20.00-21.45
Levend Waterkerk Almere, Parkwijklaan 44, Almere
Toegang: €15,00 (tot 18 jaar €5)
Bestel je kaarten per email: entreekaarten.schutzensemble@gmail.com
*Kaarten zijn ook verkrijgbaar aan de deur*
Sunday Life Drawing sessions - sign up in time!
Hoping you are All well!
Basic materials and boards will be provided
> Where do we meet ?
> In front of OT301 gate
> When do we meet?
> at 13:15h
> Where do we draw?
> the gallery space in OT301
Call or message + 3 1 6 1 7 9 5 9 9 7 6 if you need (WhatsApp)!
> > Suggested donation: 10 euro
> > You can pay by regular transfer to:
> > 4bid Stichting NL71TRIO0320257452 . If you use this method please send us a message with a screenshot of the transfer to secure a spot.
> > If you prefer cash on the day, that is always possible when agreed by message beforehand.
>
> Alternatively, you can 'buy tickets' via https://ot301.nl/agenda/18594
Your contributions are much appreciated and are helping us keep the session running for the past 12 years!
We very much look forwards to seeing you!
XXX
4bid crew
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Daytrip Maastricht & Valkenburg (Train from Arnhem)
**This event has two meetup spots: Arnhem station (9:30) and 's-Hertogenbosch (10:40)!**
Welcome to the page of the Maastricht & Valkenburg daytrip. On the first day of spring, we like to welcome you to a trip to the very southern edge of the Netherlands: home to the picturesque city of Maastricht, and the river valley town of Valkenburg.
The plan goes as follows:
* 9:30 Meetup Arnhem CS, next to Burger King
* 9:53 Train to 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch)
* 10:40 Transfer in Den Bosch, second meetup point
* 11:08 Train to Maastricht
* 12:33 Arrive in Maastricht
Those who do not want to go to Valkenburg can stay in Maastricht
* 12:41 13-minute train to Valkenburg
* ±15:40 Train back to Maastricht
* 18:29 Train to Den Bosch
* 19:53 2/32 min. transfer in Den Bosch
* 20:37/21:07 Arrive in Arnhem
While these times are mostly fixed, train disruptions may force us to change the plan. Were they to happen, all changes will be announced in the discussion chat of this event page, as well as in our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FjOEhSiBHDc7Y2Owz954wi).
**Meetup in Arnhem & Den Bosch**
The two meetup places are in Arnhem Centraal Station, next to the Burger King at 9:30, and at 's-Hertogenbosch station on platform 7a at 10:40. If you want to join at another location, like on the train or in Maastricht, please let us know in advance. These are also the places where the group splits and disbands at the end of the day, but of course you may leave the group at any time you like.
Please sign up by RSVP on Meetup or via [Google Forms](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2g-H1CVAJrpTD-T0ELzcqoDOmggzyB4bm3lIOqqRRnf0s9Q/viewform?usp=header). We will all travel by using our own OV-Chipkaart or bank card. Tip: if you don't have an NS subscription or the *studentenreisproduct* you can buy train tickets (usually at a discount if you buy it days in advance) on [ns.nl](ns.nl/en) or the NS app.
**Payment**
In order to keep our Meetup-page active, everyone joining the event will be asked to pay a 2 euro contribution. The payment will be handled via Tikkie, and is refundable if you cancel before Wed March 18th 10:00 - and in any case if we cancel or postpone the event of course.
We hope to see you there!
Drawing Events Near You
Connect with your local Drawing community
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, March 25 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.
Art Night - Bring Your Own Work
Welcome to the Art School - 20's & 30's artists Meetup group! This is a community for young artists who are passionate about exploring different mediums and techniques in the world of art. Whether you're a painter, sculptor, photographer, or mixed media artist, this group is the perfect place to connect with like-minded individuals, have a space to work on your craft, and showcase your work. Let's inspire and support each other on our artistic journeys! Whether you're a novice or a seasoned artist, all skill levels are welcome. Join us and unleash your creativity!
This month we will be discussing **Frank Santoro**, an American cartoonist, painter, and comics critic known for his expressive lines, experimental page layouts, and vibrant use of color. His graphic novels—including *Storeyville*, *Pompeii*, and *Pittsburgh*—blend personal storytelling with innovative visual structure, often exploring memory, place, and relationships. In addition to his comics, Santoro has been an influential voice in comics education and criticism, co-founding the magazine *ComicsComics* and creating the **Santoro Correspondence Course for Comic Book Makers**, which has helped train and inspire a new generation of cartoonists.
Afterwards, we will have time to work on our individual art projects, hang out, and if anyone is interested in feedback on their work, there will be time for that as well.
Columbus Yarn Club at the Grandview Heights Library
12:45-3:45 in the Meeting Room on the library lowest level. Bring your yarn projects, meet new friends.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP yes. If you can’t attend, please change your RSVP to no. This helps anyone who is waitlisted and it allows me to have an accurate count of attendees as our space is quite limited.
Plenty of parking in the lot, in the overflow lot across the street, and on the street.
See you there!
Winter Note: If the weather is bad and I have to cancel the Meetup, i will issue the cancellation not later than 3 p.m. of that day.
Psychic Development Series II - Pueo Group
Private Group. Closed to the Public
Knowing ourselves and understanding our abilities is the first step toward wielding our gifts with control and accuracy.
In subsequent classes we will verify and hone our talents with activities and discussion. These are hands-on workshops and participation is expected.
The goal of our series will be to develop expertise in areas of particular interest such as mediumship, channeling, divination, healing and, etc.. Our ultimate directions will be determined by class members as we evolve.
I look forward to sharing and discovering with you. - Cynthia




























