Graphic Design

Let's get together for a cooling swim on Bank holiday Monday. We'll meet at the low stone wall near the lifeguards shed/hut. None of us is a lifeguard so everyone is responsible for their own safety. Some of us will go to a local cafe afterwards for coffee/lunch/chats. Looking forward to seeing some of you there.

Join us to **practise and improve your target language with native speakers on Monday in River Bar**(1 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2) from **6.30pm to 8.30pm**. **Our system:** **• You sit opposite a native speaker of the language you're learning** **• You speak 5mins English, 5mins other language, then change table** This ensures everyone gets an equal opportunity to practise the language they're learning. Our team seats people, controls the time, organises the table changes etc. What to expect: • Relaxed easy going atmosphere • Professional and quality service • Great networking opportunities • All levels welcome from absolute beginner to fully fluent • A big mix of ages with attendees at each event from 18 to 70+ years old • Topic cards on the tables to help start conversations Languages: We usually have **native speakers of English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese** and more depending on who shows up. **Admission fee €7** (€6 for student card holders). **No pre-registration required, just show up**. Loyalty card system: Come to 5 events and the 6th is free. Over 150,000 people since 2012 have attended our language exchanges to practise and improve their target language - you can too! Everyone is welcome! For more news and info check: Website: [www.languageexchangeireland.com](http://www.languageexchangeireland.com/) FB: [www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland) Instagram: [www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland) NOTE: The MeetUp attendance does not reflect actual attendance. There are usually around 100 people at each event. We are also in the River Bar every Thursday at 6.30pm

Come along to get rid of the number one fear people have. Every week we have new members and people starting from scratch so you will not be alone. Everything is based around what you're comfortable with and you don't have to stand up, talk or do anything if you don't feel like it. But you will have the opportunity to speak at least 4/5 times a night. You can come along to see what we're doing and take part if you like. We will be running this for beginners every week and anyone is welcome to join us to learn and get better together. Hope to see you there :D We charge €5 to help towards the room rental.

Join us to **practise and improve your Spanish/English with native speakers every Monday at River Bar** at 1 Burgh Quay (Dublin 2) from **6.30pm to 8.30pm**. **Our system:** **• You sit opposite a native speaker of the language you're learning** **• You speak 5mins English, 5mins Spanish, then change table** This ensures everyone gets an equal chance to practise the language they're learning. Our team seats people, controls the time, organises the seat changes etc. What to expect: • Relaxed easy going atmosphere • Professional and quality service • Great networking opportunities • All levels welcome from absolute beginner to fully fluent • A big mix of ages with attendees at each event from 18 to 70+years old • Topic cards on the tables to help start conversations **Admission fee €7** (€1 off for student card holders). **No pre-registration required, just show up**. Loyalty card system: Come to 5 events and the 6th is free. Over 150,000 people have attended our language exchanges to practise and improve their target language - you can too! Everyone is welcome! For more news and info check: Website: [www.languageexchangeireland.com](http://www.languageexchangeireland.com/) FB: [www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.facebook.com/languageexchangeireland) Instagram: [www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland](http://www.instagram.com/languageexchangeireland) We also have the events every Thursday at River Bar on Burgh Quay at 6.30pm.

Beginners welcome, or if experienced to sharpen your game, and for those who are keen can join team preparation for a summer 7-a-side tournament free for members..

Explore the Great Sugarloaf Hike from Bray Head on Bank Holiday Monday. * **Meeting Point : Bray Train Station** * **Time : 11:00AM.** * **When : Monday the 1st of June.** **How to get there ? E1 (Dublin Bus towards Ballywaltrim) or take the LUAS (Green Time Tram to Cherrywood) then take the L14 (Dublin Bus Towards Southern Cross) which bring you to Bray Promenade.** **We will meet outside Bray Train Station at 11:00 (Waiting Five Minutes and then start our Hike.)** **Duration : 14.8 Kilometres.** **Estimated Time : 5 Hours.** Walking to Bray Promenade, then we will be hiking up Bray Head which will be much quieter route then coming into neighbourhoods and rural areas. We will stop at Belmont Demense for 30 Minutes at the Coffee Shop called the Barn. After 30 Minutes we will go back to our hike towards the Great Sugar Loaf. I hope to see you there. Every event is Five Euro's, You can pay by using Revolut or Cash.

[Grace Hughes](https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-hughes-a13a591b/) lecturer in Design TUDublin will talk about Conversation Design at Accenture [Dr Ross Cadogan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosscadogan/) on agentic engineering, and how we’re using it to build at Format. We are sponsored by Stack and Co who have some roles they are trying to recruit for [here ](https://stackand.co/candidates/) We have videos of some past talks. For example James Ahearne gave a great talk on how he made a profit generating app quickly and it is [up on youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdeiCKBNwhA).

Have you been wanting to get better photographs of yourself but your phone is just not doing it? Then this event is for you. I’m organising this event with other photographers, and I thought I’d share it here as well so more people who want their portraits taken can join. The event will be taking place in Dublin city centre. The exact location will be announced closer to the date. All photos provided by the photographers will be free of charge

_**Please note: There is always a group of regular attendees. Our WhatsApp community is our primary mode of communication. Meetup is used to promote our regular gatherings to, and communicate with, newcomers.**_ Join us for a cozy evening of conversation at our Dublin Sapphics Meetup! This event is for all adult LBTQ+ women* individuals looking to connect with like-minded friends in a casual and inclusive environment. Whether you're a social enthusiast or just looking to make new connections, this meetup is the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and socialise with fellow members of the community. Our Dublin Sapphics events are aimed at fostering a welcoming space where everyone can feel safe, supported, and celebrated. Come join us for a delightful evening of camaraderie - we can't wait to meet you!

**Wanna meet people while having coffee and sketching?** **Well, this is the place for it! Bring your sketchbook and your friends!** **Also, bring a random item with you that we will sketch together!** **P.S: please respect the cafe staff and clean up after the session**

**Price:** **€17 total** **How to Book:** **€5** deposit send to book your spot via Revolut [📍HERE](Hey! You can send me money on Revolut by following this link: revolut.me/mujdeatici) ➡️ **Note:** Name + Event Date * **€12 balance** to be paid in person at the event. **IMPORTANT:** Only payments via **Revolut** guarantee your seat. An RSVP alone is not a formal registration. Looking for a relaxing and creative experience in Dublin? Join our Clay & Coffee Workshop where you can unwind, enjoy a lovely coffee, and create your own unique clay piece in a warm social atmosphere. Perfect for: Beginners Friends night out Solo guests Date ideas Tourists visiting Dublin No experience needed – we guide you step by step. What’s included: Clay materials Tools Guidance throughout the session Great atmosphere Come solo or bring a friend and enjoy a cosy creative evening. **How It Works** ☕ Step 1 – Coffee First Order your favourite drink and settle in Step 2 – Meet & Relax Small group, easy conversation, no pressure ✋ Step 3 – Gentle Guidance Learn simple hand-building basics at your own pace 🏺Step 4 – Play with Clay Create a small clay piece and enjoy the process 🙃Step 5 – Leave Happy Take your clay piece home on the day **What to Expect** • Small group (4–6 people) for a warm, relaxed atmosphere • No experience needed • Clay and tools included ✨ This is a creative clay event, not a firing or glazing class. ✨ We focus on the process, not perfection Location: Starbucks EBS, 30–34 Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2 Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM (sometimes a little longer) ⏱️ Duration: approx. 1–1.5 hours ✨ Limited spots — small groups only Reserve your place today! Whats App: https://wa.me/353832051940 Please, Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/potteryclassdublin?igsh=ajNmcWlwaTg4dTB1) [Google Business](https://www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-samsung-ss&sca_esv=7887d4d5fed606cb&sxsrf=AE3TifMbb1it7I0rQkyCcRmA4rTpRz7cqg%3A1760897289411&kgmid=%2Fg%2F11xw5cqrqf&q=Ceramic%20%26%20Art%20Studio%20by%20Mujde%20Atici&shndl=30&source=sh%2Fx%2Floc%2Fact%2Fm4%2F2)

Life Drawing Session, Saturday afternoons 12-3pm in lovely Dublin City centre studio, with huge south facing bay windows and loads of natural light. Easels, drawing boards, all art materials and tea and coffee included. All levels of experience and or confidence (or lack of) are welcome! 50e for one session or 250 for six Small groups to allow for 2m per participant Bookings are confirmed on payment, and can be done by bank transfer, card over the phone or Revolut. Please contact 0863514303 or studio10dublin@gmail.com to ask if we have a spot available for you.

I saw somebody else do this, and thought it was a great idea A photo walk for those who want to take photographs and for those who want to get their photos taken We will grab some pics at some of Dublins spots. Great if you’re a photographer looking to get some practice in portrait photography or if you’d like to go home with some great pics of u. All photographs provided will be free. Towards the end we can all go to a pub/cafe and review the photos (optional). I have a few spots in mind and would be very happy to get more suggestions

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**Get your creative flow going with a Sunday Afternoon Maker Meetup!** 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 - Martin Luther King Branch** in **Meeting Room 1**. 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** Space for this first meetup 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. We ask that you try to give at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel. *** **We can't wait to meet you and see what you're making! All skill levels welcome.**

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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.

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

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 Arts Festival exhibitor, Joe Engel - joe-engelart.com)

I have been studying the question of "self" online with Prof. Ellie Anderson and so I thought a prompt on the "self" might be interesting. Full confession: I had Claude create this prompt and I like it, so here goes: Imagine a thought experiment that merges two classic puzzles: > You undergo a procedure, performed neuron by neuron, in which every biological component of your brain is replaced with a functionally identical synthetic substitute. At each step, your behavior, memories, and personality remain unchanged. When the last neuron is swapped, is the consciousness experiencing the world still you? And — more pressingly — was there ever a continuous "you" to begin with? ### Questions to Wrestle With * If consciousness is purely physical, does the *gradual* nature of the replacement matter, or is it equivalent to being destroyed and rebuilt? * Could there be a "self" without continuity of experience — even moment to moment, while you sleep? On a more practical level, consider the simpler case first: **hemispherectomy** patients — people who have had an entire cerebral hemisphere surgically removed — often retain a strong sense of personal identity and continuity. This suggests "you" are not rigidly tied to specific physical material. But does that vindicate the synthetic neuron case, or merely show that identity is more *flexible* than we thought — not that it can survive *complete* substrate replacement? I used Claude so I could get this out today and let everyone have some time to consider it. Hope to see you at the Oracle. Sorry about the location change two weeks ago. That's what I get for trusting local weather predictions!