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Fresk Jam
**The Monthly Fresk Jam**
The Fresk Jam is a spin-off of our classic ***Culture Jam***. It is a monthly get together where different workshops around sustainability and climate change are held simultaneously.
These events by ***[Apocapoc BCN](https://www.apocapocbcn.com/?public&)***[ ](https://www.apocapocbcn.com/?public&) are hosted in our **Nest City Lab**.
We strongly believe that to be efficient and healthy at dealing with the current environmental and social crisis, we need to equip ourselves with tools and knowledge that help us to be empowered and to cultivate our "active hope". The ***Culture Jam*** series aims to do just that.
To attend to the workshops, please:
1\. RSVP to this meetup\.
2\. Register for the specific workshop you want to attend by clicking on the link under its description\. Thank you : \)
**🔹Living Soil with Evelyn (ESP)**
**18h00-21h00**
Taller de Suelos Vivos con Evelyn
El suelo ha sido invisible durante mucho tiempo, reducido al simple soporte de nuestros cultivos y edificios. Solo recientemente se ha destacado su papel fundamental en el equilibrio de los ecosistemas. Es la interfaz viva entre plantas y minerales, alberga más de la mitad de la biodiversidad conocida y alberga vida responsable de múltiples funciones vitales, en el origen del desarrollo de la vida tal como la conocemos hoy. En este taller de dos horas y media, desarrollado con vigor cientifico, vamos a:
1\. Descubrir la riqueza de los suelos explorando como funcionan\.
2\. Identificar las prácticas agricolas mas comunes\, el contexto en el que se deasarrollaron y su impacto en los suelos y media ambiente\.
3.Identificar unas prácticas agricolas que pueden reducir impactos negativos e incluso mejorar el funcionamiento de los suelos. identificar los obstaculos a su implementación y cómo superarlos desde puntos de vista distintos.
¿Listo para sumergirse?
Apuntarse al meetup y tambien **[👉](https://association.climatefresk.org/training_sessions/e3edd39d-c120-4bc2-9344-852b94f4e4bb/show_public?language=fr&tenant_token=36bd2274d3982262c0021755)** [aquí](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taller-de-suelos-vivos-tickets-1984401696894?aff=oddtdtcreator.): .
**🔹Formacion nuevos relatos (Parte 1/2) con Thomas**
*(\*\*IMPORTANTE\*\* Esta sesión de formación está reservada a las personas que ya hayan participado en un taller del Mural de los Nuevos Relatos.)*
Si estás aquí es porque participaste a una sesión del taller “El Mural de los Nuevos Relatos” ¡y te gustó tanto que quieres convertirte en facilitador o facilitadora!
¡Buenas noticias! Muy pronto vamos a organizar la primera sesión de formación en castellano.
1/ La formación se realiza en dos partes distintas. La primera trata sobre el contenido del taller, las cartas y también la asociación (3h). La segunda es una simulación de taller entre nosotros (3h).
[.](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/el-mural-de-los-nuevos-relatos-formacion-para-facilitadores-parte-12-tickets-1984388262712)**[👉INCRIPCION OBLIGATORIA AQUI](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/el-mural-de-los-nuevos-relatos-formacion-para-facilitadores-parte-12-tickets-1984388262712)**
**🔹Les ateliers de l espoir avec Judith (FR)**
Les ateliers de l'espoir
Qu’est-ce que le fascisme ? Qu'est-ce qu'une démocratie ? Que pouvons nous faire pour la défendre face à la montée du fascisme ?
L'espoir est possible ! De nombreuses luttes historiques ont prouvé que rien n'était inéluctable. De nombreuses structures montrent aujourd'hui la voie d'un renouveau démocratique.
Les Ateliers de l’espoir sont des ateliers d’intelligence collective de 3h, pour prendre du recul, et surtout pour aider à identifier des réponses pertinentes et à la hauteur des enjeux.
.**[👉 ](https://association.climatefresk.org/training_sessions/49712e1a-96c5-41f2-b782-1ff1af2d4d79/show_public?language=es&tenant_token=36bd2274d3982262c0021755)[ici](https://www.helloasso.com/associations/ateliers-de-l-espoir/evenements/template-judith-billetterie-ateliers-de-l-espoir-2)**
**🔹 Circular economy workshop with Alexandra (ENG)**
Based on scientific data and inspired by the **Climate Fresk**, this engaging 3-hour workshop helps you grasp the limits of our **linear economy** (take-make-waste) and explore the opportunities of the **circular economy**—a model that designs out waste and keeps resources in use for longer.
Through teamwork and discussion, you will connect the dots between environmental issues, business models, and everyday life, leaving with **concrete actions** to reduce your footprint.
Whether you're a complete beginner or already familiar with sustainability, this workshop is for everyone! Companies, schools, and communities can also benefit—contact us for dedicated sessions.
**[👉](https://association.climatefresk.org/training_sessions/49712e1a-96c5-41f2-b782-1ff1af2d4d79/show_public?language=es&tenant_token=36bd2274d3982262c0021755)register [here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/circular-economy-collage-in-barcelona-tickets-1984559335395?aff=oddtdtcreator)**
**🔹 El Mural del Clima (ESP/ENG) > \*\*\*CANCELED\*\*\***
**18h00-21h00**
El Mural del Clima es un juego colaborativo para concienciarnos sobre el cambio climático y encontrar soluciones colectivas para afrontar los retos. La propuesta es en castellano, catalàn y en ingles.
En solo 3 horas, el taller colaborativo del Mural del Clima enseña a sus participantes la ciencia fundamental detrás del cambio climático y capacita la reflexión para tomar medidas.
Thursday Meetup - Make a new Friends(language exchange & Party Night)
📲💬 Join our Whatsapp group:
General group
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hyge2VeF0ppETh5tZC1dOD
Girls only
https://chat.whatsapp.com/FDRIsVdARL98OB4xzBDf9e
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR FREE PARTY INFO
https://chat.whatsapp.com/L7CsDxU9Fel96XJrXYa1DH
Are you ready for Thursday night?
Today we meet at 22:30 at Red Garter
(Pg. de Colom, 23, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona)
Come and meet new people and make international friends & speak languages(Language exchange)
Then we go all together to Night Club
we have free entrance ONLY with our group
¿Estás listo para el jueves por la noche?
Hoy nos encontramos a las 22:30 at Red garter
(Pg. de Colom, 23, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona)
Ven y conoce gente nueva, haz amigos internacionales y habla idiomas (intercambio de idiomas)
Luego nos vamos todos juntos a Discoteca.
Tenemos entrada gratuita SÓLO con nuestro grupo
Human Art Cafe (Thursday, 19:00)
Looking for a cozy, creative space in Barcelona where you can slow down, make something with your hands, and meet kind, curious people?
HUMAN Art Cafe is a warm, playful space created for people who want to reconnect with creativity, without pressure, without experience, without performance.
This is not a traditional class.
It’s guided free play.
You’ll find:
• Watercolors, acrylics, pastels, collage materials, charcoal
• Gentle prompts if you need inspiration
• A beautifully curated, calm atmosphere
• Tea, coffee, music, and good conversation
Come alone or bring a friend.
You don’t need to “be artistic.” Just bring curiosity.
What to expect:
1. Choose from our Art Menu
2. Get inspired
3. Create at your own pace
Art Menu experiences are €15 or €20 (depending on the piece you choose). All materials are included.
See you at the table
Open Day @ Maui Beach Co-working + Lunch + Massage
We welcome you to join us at MAUI, Barcelona's most social coworking space, for our Thursday open day!
Enjoy a discounted coworking day at MAUI with lunch included, cooked by our professional chef Manu (vegetarian option available).
You can also sign up for a massage with Alejandro, at a 50% discount.
Open days at MAUI are a great way to meet new people and try the MAUI cowork experience with no commitment.
"I met more people at MAUI in one day than in two months at another coworking space" - Jaimy
"Manu's food is delicious every time" - Louie
Breathwork immersive: Respira entre flores y plantas en Barcelona
# INSCRIPCIÓN AQUÍ:
[Inscripción aquí!](https://luma.com/c1ys78yk)
## Sesión de Breathwork en la florista La Botiga, de L'Escola Disseny Floral de Barcelona.
📍 La Botiga de l’Escola Disseny Floral de Barcelona
🗓 Jueves 19 de marzo
🗣 Idioma: Español
El jueves 19 de marzo a las 19.00, La Botiga de l’Escola Disseny Floral de Barcelona nos abrirá sus puertas para una sesión de Breathwork, respira entre flores.
Entre flores, plantas, aromas naturales y belleza viva, te invitamos a una sesión de Breathwork immersivo con cascos AURA para reconectar contigo.
✨ Eres una persona activa, profesional, emprendedora, creativa o madre/padre que vive a gran velocidad.
Siempre estás disponible para todo y para todos — pero últimamente has notado el desgaste.
Buscas claridad, energía y un espacio para respirar… sin desconectarte de tu vida.
El 19 de marzo, en el corazón floral de Barcelona, te proponemos algo distinto:
**respirar entre flores para florecer desde dentro.**
## 🧺 Qué traer
Ropa cómoda
Esterilla de yoga
Botella de agua
Tu sonrisa ;)
Algo para abrigarte por si a caso.
***
## 🌿 En solo 60 minutos de Breathwork experimentarás:
🌀 Neurobics y movimiento suave para refrescar tu cerebro y tu cuerpo
🎵 Cantos AUM y técnicas de regulación para armonizar tu sistema nervioso
🧠 Breathwork basado en el método SOMA para calmar, equilibrar y resetear tu mente
🧘♀️ Retención guiada + meditación profunda
📝 Integración e intención consciente
✨ **Anclaje floral:**
Cada participante recibirá un pequeño detalle simbólico para llevarse consigo — un recordatorio tangible del estado de calma, claridad y energía vivido durante la sesión.
***
## 💡 Por qué funciona
✔️ Jueves por la tarde: el momento perfecto para liberar el estrés acumulado
✔️ No interfiere con tu trabajo ni invade tu fin de semana
✔️ Te ayuda a cerrar la semana con energía — sin agotamiento
Como una flor, no se trata de forzar el crecimiento.
Se trata de crear las condiciones adecuadas.
***
## 🌸 Sobre la facilitadora
**E.V.E. – Life Design Coach & Facilitadora certificada de SOMA Breath® en UNA VIDA**
Guío a personas de alto rendimiento a reconectarse consigo mismas a través del coaching y el breathwork, utilizando herramientas prácticas y basadas en ciencia que crean espacio para una transformación real y sostenible.
No necesitas un retiro.
Solo necesitas una hora para pausar con propósito — y volver más presente, clara y recargada.
[www.unavida.coach](https://www.unavida.coach/)
***
# ⚠️ Contraindicaciones y Precauciones
Las técnicas de respiración rítmica y suave de SOMA Breath son seguras para la mayoría de las personas.
No se recomienda practicar respiración forzada por la boca, retenciones prolongadas o técnicas intensas de respiración rápida en caso de:
* Enfermedades graves que afecten la respiración
* Hipertensión severa no controlada
* Embarazo
* Epilepsia, marcapasos o arritmias (salvo autorización médica)
* Fallo orgánico o enfermedad terminal avanzada
Evitar la práctica si:
* Has comido en exceso
* Tienes gripe o fiebre
* Estás conduciendo o manejando maquinaria
* Estás en el agua
Si tienes dudas médicas, por favor contáctanos antes de reservar.
Clay & Create - taller de ceramica/ceramics/pottery
Ever want to try ceramics or build on your skills? Then this would be the perfect opportunity. The main technique used during the session is hand-building giving you the option to make so many different things for yourself, friends or family - bowls, plates, sushi dishes, plants pots and much more. Beginners will be guided through the process of making things using techniques such as slab building, coiling, pinching, texturing, under-glazing and glazing. The more advanced will be free to create and those with experience throwing would be welcome to use my wheel (to be reserved in advance).
Those of you who would like to learn about glazing would need to book 2 workshops.
The workshops are run in English but I do speak Catalan and Spanish. They also provide a great opportunity for non-native speakers to chat and learn.
They last 2.5 hours and basic materials are provided. Your pieces will be fired and ready for pick up around 10 days after.
Cost: 37.50€/person. Bizum: 35€ (647911448) Block of 4 workshops 135€
Makerspaces Events This Week
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Barcelona Demo Day | Tech & AI Projects
**⚠️** **[Save your spot on the official event page](https://www.lewagon.com/events/barcelona-demo-day-tech-ai-projects-paLklV)**
Curious to see what you can build after 9 weeks at Le Wagon? Join our **Demo Day** in **Barcelona** and find out.
Our **Data Analytics** and **Data Science & AI** students will present the final projects they built from scratch in just 2 weeks. You'll get to:
👀 See live demos of real data products
🚀 How far you can go with tech skills in 9 weeks
🙌 Meet the team and connect with our community
Whether you're thinking about joining a bootcamp or just love tech, this is the perfect chance to discover what Le Wagon is all about.
📅 Friday, March 20
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Le Wagon Barcelona
Free and open to everyone, just register below!
**⚠️** **[Save your spot on the official event page](https://www.lewagon.com/events/barcelona-demo-day-tech-ai-projects-paLklV)**
Hablar es mejor (Clase de conversación y errores en español)
Buenas!
(English below)
Cada día aparecen formas nuevas de aprender español, (y otros idiomas) apps nuevas, métodos de gramática, IA, videos de profes explicando cosas, y están todas genial.
Si te ayudan a entender más y a hablar mejor están genial.
El plan de este grupo es mejorar tu español con juegos, actividades reales y ejercicios para hablar más.
Con la excusa de los juegos y las actividades corregimos la mayoría de errores:
Palabras difíciles, confundir pasados, preposiciones, verbos que significan muchas cosas, ser y estar en pasado, frases con dos verbos o mas, subjuntivo, expresiones coloquiales,
y también los errores "culturales”: ¿De que forma usamos los españoles el idioma en diferentes situaciones?
La gente que participa es (casi siempre) muy simpática, y normalmente deja reviews muy positivas de las clases.
Si te cuadra el plan ven a practicar tu español y hablamos de comida, de viajes, de trabajo, de cultura, de Internet, de temas locales, de noticias y de muchas más cosas.
Para participar hay una contribución de solo 10€ por persona/ clase de 2 horas (materiales incluidos, bebidas no incluidas) o de 30€ por 4 clases.
Vente y hablamos.
Rafa.
\-\-\-\-
Hi!
Every day there are new ways to learn Spanish, (or any language) new apps, grammar methods, AI, teachers explaining things on videos, and they are all great.
If they help you to understand more and to speak better, they are great.
The main plan in this group is to improve your Spanish with games, real activities and exercises to speak more.
All the games and activities are a good excuse to correct the most difficult/ frequent mistakes:
Difficult words, confusing past tenses, prepositions, verbs that mean many things, ser and estar in the past, sentences with two or more verbs, subjuntive, colloquial expressions,
and also “cultural" mistakes: How we, Spanish people, use the language in different situations?
People participating are (almost always) very nice, and usually leave very positive reviews of the classes.
If the plan fits you, come to practice your Spanish and we'll talk about food, travel, work, culture, Internet, local issues, business, news and many more things.
There is a contribution to participate of only €10 per person/2-hour class (materials included, drinks not included) or €30 for 4 classes.
Let´s talk.
Rafa.
KHIRON Techno Therapy™
**(Evento con ticket de entrada) Over the moon** 🌕 anunciando la primera entrega de **KHIRON Techno Therapy™ (organizado por [REKA](https://www.instagram.com/reka________/) )** donde se combina ciencia y techno en una sesión intencional de terapia mind-body en comunidad. 🚀
Igualmente importante para la salud es comer bien y mejor en compañía. Gracias a [@thecurcumaclub](https://www.instagram.com/thecurcumaclub/) by [@angela_ibanez](https://www.instagram.com/angela_ibanez/) disfrutaremos de unos deliciosos, e igualmente preciosos, plant-based platillos and healthy drinks para reponer nutrientes y mimar la microbiota 🦠💙. Opcional pero muy recomendado! 👌🏻
Y por si todo esto fuera poco, tenemos el honor de debutar este proyecto en [@akasha.barcelona](https://www.instagram.com/akasha.barcelona/) — Advanced Knowledge Architecture for Social Human Action — Todo un referente local y global para la comunidad descentralizada y de impacto. 💥💪🏻
Que más podrías desear?! 😏
Sábado 21/03 12:00 - 16:00 aprox
Si, a medio día 😎
📍AKASHA Hub - Metro Clot
Más detalles y compra de 🎟️ [https://www.reka.xyz](https://www.reka.xyz)
Nos vemos pronto💫 🪐
Speak Spanish: café, conversación y juegos
**Are you learning Spanish but don’t have enough opportunities to practice speaking?**
Join us for a fun and engaging event with different activities designed to help you practice in a relaxed, casual way. This is not a class but a social gathering where you can have real conversations in Spanish.
Meet new people, make friends, and improve your language skills in a friendly and supportive environment. All levels are welcome!
**P.S.** This event is only to practice Spanish, it is not a language exchange.
COLLAGE & WINE
**¿Eres un apasionad@ del collage?**
Todos los viernes tenemos una quedada muy especial para los amantes del collage.
Si tu pasión es el collage, quieres conocer personas que con las mismas inquietudes o simplemente quieres relajarte cortando y pegando con un buen vino, este evento es para tí.
Un evento collagero donde tendrás un sitio de reunión, experimentar, conocer personas y conectar mientras hacemos collage con un buen vino. ¿Quién sabe que puede salir de estos encuentros?
La Clandestina aportará los materiales como revistas, papel y pegamento. Pero si quieres buscar en el baúl de los recuerdos de revistas o libros raros para experimentar puedes traerlo, así como fotos y otros.
El taller es para todos los niveles ya que venimos a experimentar y entre todos nos ayudaremos.
PVP: 13€ + gestión eventbrite [AQUI](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/collage-wine-tickets-1634509224089?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp)
¡Ven a compartir y desconectar con nosotros!
New in Town: Beats & Meet (FREE Pizza+DJ)
*Description in English, Español i Català!*
**[Don't forget to join our community whatsapp group for latest updates!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LuRw9VfBIKlEfwO2PAqow3)**
***English***
Are you new in town and looking to meet people in a relaxed, welcoming way?
Join us at Nomad House for an easygoing afternoon designed to help newcomers connect, hang out, and feel at home — followed by an open deck to close the day.
[Sign up as a DJ for the open deck!](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4xV6kUN9ISBmfR5ZSDJp0mRqKZLQ_zs1-wQzAbqVy6jIw5Q/viewform?usp=header)
At 19:00 we will start ordering or putting pizza's in the oven. Make sure you are on time because they go fast. **No worries about payment Pizza is on the house and completely free!**
At the meetup you can meet other people who are also new to the city (or just open to meeting new faces). No pressure, no formal networking — just good conversations in a cozy space.
As the night progresses, we’ll smoothly transition into more and more of an open deck session, where any DJ can play music and keep the vibe going into the afternoon.
This event is perfect if you:
• Just moved to the city
• Want to meet people in a low-key, friendly setting
• Enjoy music, community vibes, or just feel like dancing
• Are curious about the BENE-FIT community
Location: Nomad House
Music: Open Deck
First time attending?
This event is very first-timer friendly. Many people come alone, and there’s no expectation to “network,” pitch, or know anyone beforehand. You can join conversations at your own pace, grab a seat, and simply enjoy the atmosphere.
***Español***
¿Eres nuevo/a en la ciudad y te apetece conocer gente de una forma relajada y acogedora?
Únete a nosotros en Nomad House para una tarde tranquila pensada para que los recién llegados conecten, charlen y se sientan como en casa, seguida de un open deck para cerrar el día.
[Apúntate para ser uno de los DJs de nuestro open deck!](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4xV6kUN9ISBmfR5ZSDJp0mRqKZLQ_zs1-wQzAbqVy6jIw5Q/viewform?usp=header)
A las 19:00 empezaremos a pedir o a meter las pizzas en el horno. Asegúrate de llegar a tiempo porque vuelan. No te preocupes por el pago, **la pizza corre por nuestra cuenta y es completamente gratis**.
En el meetup podrás conocer a otras personas que también son nuevas en la ciudad (o simplemente abiertas a conocer caras nuevas). Sin presión, sin networking formal, solo buenas conversaciones en un espacio acogedor.
A medida que avanza la tarde, iremos pasando de forma natural a una sesión de open deck, donde cualquier DJ puede pinchar y mantener el buen ambiente durante la tarde.
Este evento es perfecto si:
• Acabas de mudarte a la ciudad
• Te apetece conocer gente en un ambiente cercano y relajado
• Disfrutas de la música, el espíritu de comunidad o te apetece bailar
• Tienes curiosidad por la comunidad BENE-FIT
Ubicación: Nomad House
Música: Open Deck
¿Es tu primera vez?
Este evento es muy friendly para primeras veces. Mucha gente viene sola y no hay ninguna expectativa de “hacer networking”, presentar ideas o conocer a alguien de antemano. Puedes unirte a las conversaciones a tu ritmo, sentarte tranquilamente y simplemente disfrutar del ambiente.
***Català***
Ets nou o nova a la ciutat i tens ganes de conèixer gent d’una manera relaxada i acollidora?
Uneix-te a nosaltres a Nomad House per passar una tarda tranquil·la pensada perquè les persones acabades d’arribar connectin, xerrin i se sentin com a casa, seguida d’un open deck per tancar el dia.
[Apunta't com a DJ per a l'open deck!](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4xV6kUN9ISBmfR5ZSDJp0mRqKZLQ_zs1-wQzAbqVy6jIw5Q/viewform?usp=header)
A les 19:00 començarem a demanar o a posar les pizzes al forn. Assegura’t d’arribar a temps perquè s’acaben ràpid. No et preocupis pel pagament, **la pizza va a càrrec nostre i és totalment gratuïta**.
Al meetup podràs conèixer altres persones que també són noves a la ciutat (o simplement obertes a conèixer cares noves). Sense pressió, sense networking formal, només bones converses en un espai acollidor.
A mesura que avanci la tarda, farem una transició natural cap a una sessió d’open deck, on qualsevol DJ pot posar música i mantenir el bon ambient durant la tarda.
Aquest esdeveniment és perfecte si:
• Acabes d’arribar a la ciutat
• Vols conèixer gent en un ambient proper i relaxat
• T’agrada la música, el bon rotllo de comunitat o et ve de gust ballar
• Tens curiositat per la comunitat BENE-FIT
Ubicació: Nomad House
Música: Open Deck
És la teva primera vegada?
Aquest esdeveniment és molt accessible per a primeres vegades. Molta gent ve sola i no hi ha cap expectativa de “fer networking”, presentar idees o conèixer algú prèviament. Pots unir-te a les converses al teu ritme, seure tranquil·lament i simplement gaudir de l’ambient.
Networking Day + Afterwork
Come connect with the community at our seaside coworking! 🌊
Join us for a **Coworking Day & After Work** filled with good music, tasty tapas, networking, and special guest artists. ✨
Happy Hour from **5:30–6:30 PM**, then **After Work from 6:30–8:30 PM** to unwind, connect, and enjoy the evening.
And the best part: you only pay **20€ for the day pass at La Fabrica &Co**, and you get full access to the space for the entire day.
Makerspaces Events Near You
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The Clawwww
OpenClaw, NemoClaw, personal assistants, 24/7 agents. What does it all mean? How does it all work and what should we know about it?
Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus.
Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)
Conversacion en español (en persona)
While some are still meeting online, this is an in person event. Please note that we have attendees of all levels of speaking, including some native speakers. All are welcome!
Also, as we meet at the same time and place each week, many don’t RSVP on the app, so we will likely have more attendees than noted here.
Note: if you are asked to pay and upgrade the Meetup app, this is not necessary. You can ignore this and still attend our meetings.
$15 Candle Making! Design and Make Your Own Candle
**SPECIAL PROMOTION**: Buy 3 and get 1 Free! (5 oz glass jars only)
Looking for a creative night out that isn’t boring or corporate? Come hang out at **The Arcane Foundry** for an open candle bar and a 3D print paint and sip! Choose something from our 3D-printed shelf — *think ceramic paint-and-sip, but way cooler and with custom models we print in-house.* Or head to the candle bar and pick your fragrances to pour your own **pillar candle or container candle**.
Sip complimentary tea, enjoy bakery snacks, and **BYOB wine or beer** while you paint, pour, and make whatever the hell you feel like making. No experience needed — this is all vibes, fun, and meeting new people while creating something you’ll actually want to take home.
**Candle Making** (includes vessel, your choice of wick, wax, scented oil, labels and lids)
5oz Glass Jars $15
8oz Candle Tins $25
12oz Glass Candles $35
12oz Amber Jars $40
16 oz Skull or Jack o Lantern Candle Mugs $65 (Limited Edition!)
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**All materials included. You just bring yourself (and your drink of choice).**
**Payments accepted:**
* Credit Card
* Venmo: @Daclaud-Lee
* Cashapp: $DaclaudL
French conversation club
Bienvenue! Columbus French Conversation group invites you to our Saturday morning French conversation club. Expect a casual and welcoming atmosphere in which to learn french! I will bring my laptop so we can look up new vocabulary as needed! The venue is a beautiful French restaurant so you can really get into the zone :)
From Idea to Working App in Minutes: The Agentic Development with Amazon Kiro
Discover Kiro, AWS’s innovative development environment that adapts to your workflow. Whether you prefer specification-driven development or a more intuitive, vibe-based approach, Kiro empowers you to build applications your way.
In this session, speakers will explore Kiro’s core functionality and its evolution through re:Invent 2025, along with demonstrations of prompts used to create APIs, hooks, and steering documents.
In the latter part of the session, watch as we build a complete example from scratch, showcasing Kiro’s agentic AI workflow in action for spec-driven development and vibe coding.
What You'll Learn - Core Kiro concepts and development philosophy
Feature evolution: pre and post re:Invent 2025
Practical examples: API creation, hooks, and steering docs
Live coding demonstration with real-time problem solving
Who Should Attend - Developers, solutions architects, and technical leaders interested in modern AWS development tools and AI-assisted coding workflows.
**Speakers Bio:**
Matthew Jorat: Matthew Jorat is a Customer Solutions Manager at AWS with nearly three decades of expertise in AI, cloud transformation, migration, modernization, IT, technology, and business. His career spans infrastructure engineer, solutions architect, security auditor, customer success director, support and services director, and operations officer. He was an early adopter of AWS services as a customer, and his current role at AWS uniquely blends his technical and business skills as he partners with executive teams to translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes through cloud adoption, AI implementation, and operational excellence. Matt leads end-to-end AI initiatives for enterprise customers, identifying high-impact use cases and maintaining relentless focus on measurable ROI. He holds eight AWS certifications and serves as Adjunct Professor at Franklin University teaching cloud computing and AWS architecture. His expertise encompasses GenAI, agentic AI systems, migration, modernization, and optimization strategies that drive transformation at scale.
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjorat/)
Girish Bhatia: Girish Bhatia is a seasoned technology delivery leader with deep expertise in cross-domain program management. He holds multiple AWS certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate, and AWS Generative AI Practitioner, and is also an AWS Community Builder. Girish brings over two decades of experience in the information technology industry.
Throughout his career, Girish has led major technology-driven business transformation from modernizing on-premises applications to driving large-scale cloud migrations. His work includes API-based integration platforms, data-center and mainframe modernization, and enterprise cloud adoption initiatives.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Girish works at a tech-forward fintech company. He is passionate about AWS serverless architectures, Generative AI and emerging cloud technologies. An avid learner and builder, he continues to explore and apply the latest innovations in AWS to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/[https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/girishbhatia/)
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
Free in-person event: Take Control of Your Mental Health
It’s time to take control of your mental health. How do you get rid of stress, anxiety and uncertainty? These emotions are buried deep in your reactive mind. Find out what the reactive mind is, and in the process find yourself.
Have you ever suffered from a traumatic experience, a deep loss or been through a painful breakup? Has your ability to communicate suffered as a result? And after that, even though you "moved on" did you find that things were never quite the same? Have you ever looked at childhood photos, or reminisced your early life and wondered where that happiness and spark went?
Are your emotions out of your own control? Have you ever felt, even if you aren’t aware of it, that possibly you are getting in your own way of your happiness and success? How does this affect your self-confidence?
Find out what is at the root of all stress, anxiety, depression and self-doubt. Find out how and why you hold yourself back from achieving your goals and having the life you have dreamed of. As soon as you learn what is at the root of these unwanted conditions, you’ll see it is something you can DO something about. You will not be labeled or categorized at this MeetUp.






























