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Flutter Berlin June
**Flutter Berlin Meetup — we're back! 🎉**
We're back with a new meetup, and this time **Here Technologies** is hosting us — huge thanks for the venue!
Two talks on the lineup, covering two very different but equally hot corners of Flutter: automotive navigation and on-device AI.
🕕 **Starts at 6:00 PM** 📍 **Here Technologies office, Berlin**
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**🚗 Talk 1 — Itai Shalom** *Lead Software Engineer @ Here Technologies*
**Building a Navigation App in Flutter: Map Rendering on Android & Android Auto**
How do you build a full navigation app in Flutter — with the map rendered on Android and running on Android Auto? Itai dives into how the Here team leverages Flutter for this and what makes their app unique.
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**🤖 Talk 2 — Ioannis Gerardis** *Software Engineer · Flutter Dev · AI Dev*
**A Flutter App Powered by Local AI: From Synthetic Data (n8n) to Apple Silicon Fine-Tuning (MLX, Gemma)**
On-device AI for emergencies. The full journey — from generating synthetic data with n8n to LoRA fine-tuning on Apple Silicon. Stack: **Gemma 4 E2B · MLX · n8n Synthetic Data · LoRA Adapters**. If you're curious about running and fine-tuning models right on the device, this one's for you.
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Expect plenty of technical depth, good conversation, and of course some networking. Come hang out! 🍕
See you there, *Flutter Berlin Community*
Bridging the Implementation Gap in AI for Stroke Interventions
**Join us for our next Machine Learning in Healthcare meetup in Berlin — proudly sponsored by the QUEST Centre!**
Pizza is still back!
We are very happy to announce our speaker **Frank te Nijenhuis**, who is a PhD candidate at the ICAI Stroke Lab at Erasmus MC in Rotterdam. With a background in medicine and computer science, he develops deep‑learning models to support real‑time clinical decision-making during stroke treatment.
**His talk´s title is:**
**Bridging the Implementation Gap in AI for Stroke Interventions: Challenges and Opportunities**
**Abstract:** In recent years, rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have led to a proliferation of AI models in medical imaging. However, despite promising performance in research settings, many of these models have yet to translate into meaningful clinical impact.
In this talk, Frank will highlight several AI models developed for stroke imaging and examine the barriers that hinder their implementation in clinical practice. He will explore potential pathways to overcome these challenges and conclude with an interactive discussion on co-creation as a strategy to bridge the gap between innovation and real-world adoption.
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📍 **Location:** “Atrium” conference room, 5th floor, Spreepalais, Anna-Louisa-Karsch-Straße 2, 10178 Berlin
🕕 **Doors open at 6:00 pm** — Talks start **at 7:00 pm!**
* 6:00–7:00 pm — Arrival, food, and networking
* 7:00 pm — Welcome by the hosts, followed by the talk + Q&A
* 8:00 pm — More networking (and possibly more pizza)
⚠️ *Pro tip:* Sometimes only one of the four elevators is working!
📢 **IMPORTANT:** If you RSVP but later realize you can’t make it, *please release your spot* so others can join.
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This meetup is made possible with the kind support of the **QUEST Centre for Responsible Research at BIH**, who are providing both the venue and the delicious refreshments.
We look forward to seeing you there!x
DRAWING AND PAINTING CLASS on VARIOUS TECHNIQUES SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS
**[DRAWING AND PAINTING CLASS](https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/mixed-media-3.html)**
**[on VARIOUS TECHNIQUES](https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/mixed-media-3.html)**
***[SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS](https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/mixed-media-3.html)***
Weekly on Thursdays from 7.30 to 9.30 p.m.
\- to be joined anytime\!
FROM THU MAY 7TH to JULY 23rd 2026
Join anytime!
*Scroll down for detailed program*
Pricing options:
\- 4 entrances/€120 \- to be used within 7 weeks from purchasing
\- Special 3 MONTHS booking: €290
\- one time drop in: 36€
[BOOK IT HERE!](https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/booking---contact--venue.html)
This is an ongoing class from MAY to JULY 2026
The subscription to the class can be done monthly ( the 4 entrances don't have to be used in a row )
Plus: SPECIAL Price for booking 3 MONTHS to be followed in a row
Each individual will be guided separately so any level is welcome!
**ALL MATERIAL WILL BE PROVIDED by us:**
however you are more than welcome to bring your own material and try things out.
The aim of the class is to target a big range of people who know nothing about drawing, to the ones who have some experience already and want to develop ideas, techniques etc. therefore it will be suitable for complete beginners or intermediates.
We will sometimes have models, sometimes work on still life, sometimes on botany, sometimes we will focus rather on techniques and some other times it ́s more liberated and free.
The goal of the class is to learn how to draw, and how to find your own style with time.
**DETAILED PROGRAM:**
MAY 7th to JULY 30th 2026
May 7: Introduction to drawing with pencil forms, volume, perspective and shading.
May 14: Drawing with pen and ink still life, focusing on positive and negative space and silhouette drawing.
May 21: life drawing session with model, elaborating on pencil and charcoal and pen skills, learning about figure drawing, and applying the previous sessions into body forms and shades
May 28: Drawing the face with pencils
June 4: Intro to Acrylics. Materials and techniques.
June 11: Colour theory applied through all painting mediums.
June 18: Abstract surrealism in acrylics. How to start a painting against the fear of the blank.
June 25: Image transfer with acrylic mediums and mixed media.
July 2: Intro to watercolour and gouache July 9: Botanical art (drawing and painting).
July 16: Introduction to Indian(Chinese) ink, learning how to work with shadows, layers and lines
July23: Mixed media painting
July 30: life drawing with Model, material choice up-to students
Buch: Befreiung von Schuld & Scham - Lebenskraft, bessere Freundschaften, Glück
**Die Prägungen unserer Kindheit stehen manchmal einem glüklichen Leben im Weg - auch bei Freundschaften.**
**Dieses Buch geht diesen Prägungen & dysfunktionalen Glaubenssätzen auf den Grund.**
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**🏡 Wir treffen uns im Monbijou-Park mit Picknick-Decke**
**💶 Teilnahmegebühr: 5 EUR**
**📘 [Amazon-Link zum Buch: Befreiung von Scham und Schuld.](https://amzn.to/4kNaqPP)**
(Werbung: Als Amazon-Partner verdiene ich an qualifizierten Verkäufen.)
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**🌳 Über das Meetup**
Dieses Meetup ist eine gemeinsame Besprechung des Buches "Befreiung von Scham & Schuld".
Wir unterhalten uns darüber, was wir in dem Buch gelesen haben - und welche Bedeutung es für unser Leben hat.
**Um an dem Treffen teilzunehmen, solltest Du mindestens bis Seite 106 gelesen haben.**
Einige der 8 Fallbeispiele am Anfang kannst Du für das erste Treffen überspringen, lies jedoch mindestens 2 Fallbeispiele, um ein Gefühl zu bekommen. (Das Buch hat 422 Seiten, die sich lohnen).
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**Das Buch ist leicht & angenehm geschrieben.**
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**🌻 Mehr zum Inhalt**
Manchmal funktionieren Freundschaften nicht, weil man
* sich nicht öffnen kann,
* zu schüchtern ist,
* andere Menschen nicht an sich heran lässt
* klammert
* zu viel will
* wegrennt
* nicht die richtigen Menschen trifft
* schlechte Erfahrungen gemacht hat
* oder oder oder ...
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... alte Themen aus der Kindheit holen einen ein.
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Ebenso stehen Glaubenssätze wie "ich bin nicht gut genug", "ich bin nicht liebenswert", "Ich bin unfähig", "Ich muss mich beweisen", ... guten Freundschaften im Weg.
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Das ganze Leben, Partnerschaften und Erfolg im Beruf scheinen von blöden Glaubenssätzen durchsetzt. Bei machen mehr, bei anderen weniger.
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In dem Buch: **"Befreiung von Scham und Schuld"** von Laurance Heller und Angelika Doerne geht es genau darum:
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Wie prägen schlechte Kindheitserlebnisse und die Beziehung zu unseren Eltern unsere heutigen Beziehungen.
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Zur allgemeinen Erleichterung: Nicht nur schlechte Gefühle prägen uns, sondern auch die vielen guten Gefühle 🦋🌞🌻🤗.
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**Der Stoff ist intensiv. Deshalb gibt es diesen Austausch mit Gleichgesinnten.** Ist das Buch für Dich interessant, d**ann komm gern dazu!**
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**+++++ 😊 Teilnehmer-Stimmen**
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"Der Austausch hilft mir, das Buch und mich richtig zu verstehen. Das hat Tiefe. Ich mag die Offenheit."
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"Jede meiner Empfindungen, Körperreaktionen, Gefühle und Gedanken ist nur davon geprägt, wie ich aufgewachsen bin. Das habe ich mit dem Buch verstanden."
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**+++++🔷 Hintergrund**
**👱🏽♂️ Zu mir: Ich bin Georg Preller.**
Seit 4 Jahren betreibe ich die Seite [www.abenteuer-freundschaft.de](www.abenteuer-freundschaft.de). Ich bin ausgebildeter NLP Lehrtrainer ([DVNLP](https://www.dvnlp.de/)) & Coach.
Ich gebe Workshops über Freundschaft & schreibe ein Buch über Freundschaft.
Mir ist es wichtig, dass Menschen gute & glückliche Freundschaften führen und damit ein friedliches & glückliches Leben führen.
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Auf meiner Websiete findest Du viele Tipps, wie man gute Freundschaften anbahnt.
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Zurzeit erforsche ich tiefe Themen der Psychologie. Ich will wissen, wie alte Prägungen uns im Wege stehen, die richtigen Freundschaften zu knüpfen. **Dieses Buch ist Teil dieser Forschung.**
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**🎯 Andere Workshops**
In der Meetup-Gruppe findest Du noch andere Workshop, zu ähnlichen Themen. Zum Beispiel:
* **Bindungsstile & Bindungstypen** \- wie sie unsere Freundschaften und Beziehungen beeinflussen
* **Authentische Ehrlichkeit:** Endlich über das Reden, über das man sonst schweigt oder lügt.
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**👋🏽 Get in touch & stay in touch:**
**✈ Telegram-Kanal: [t.me/abenteuer_freundschaft](http://t.me/abenteuer_freundschaft)**
für Events, Workshops & Neuste Erkenntnisse aus der Freundschaftsforschung (Überschriften)
**✉ Freundschafts-Newsletter:** [https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/newsletter](https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/newsletter)
Alle 4 Wochen das Neuste aus der Freundschaftsforschung; oft schreibe ich seltener, nämlich nur dann, wenn es wirklich etwas zu berichten gibt.
**🔥 6 Zutaten großartiger Freundschaften**
2022 wollte ich herauszufinden, was großartige Freundschaften wirklich ausmacht. Das Ergebnis ist das 30seitige eBook: "Die 6 Zutaten großartiger Freundschaften". Du erhältst das eBook zurzeit kostenlos mit der Anmeldung zum Newsletter [https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/newsletter](https://abenteuer-freundschaft.de/newsletter)
DRAWING AND PAINTING CLASS on VARIOUS TECHNIQUES SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS
**[DRAWING AND PAINTING CLASS](https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/mixed-media-3.html)**
**[on VARIOUS TECHNIQUES](https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/mixed-media-3.html)**
***[SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS](https://berlinschoolofdrawing.weebly.com/mixed-media-3.html)***
Weekly on Thursdays from 7.30 to 9.30 p.m.
\- to be joined anytime\!
FROM THU MAY 7TH to JULY 23rd 2026
Join anytime!
*Scroll down for detailed program*
Pricing options:
\- 4 entrances/€120 \- to be used within 7 weeks from purchasing
\- Special 3 MONTHS booking: €290
\- one time drop in: 36€
This is an ongoing class from MAY to JULY 2026
The subscription to the class can be done monthly ( the 4 entrances don't have to be used in a row )
Plus: SPECIAL Price for booking 3 MONTHS to be followed in a row
Each individual will be guided separately so any level is welcome!
**ALL MATERIAL WILL BE PROVIDED by us:**
however you are more than welcome to bring your own material and try things out.
The aim of the class is to target a big range of people who know nothing about drawing, to the ones who have some experience already and want to develop ideas, techniques etc. therefore it will be suitable for complete beginners or intermediates.
We will sometimes have models, sometimes work on still life, sometimes on botany, sometimes we will focus rather on techniques and some other times it ́s more liberated and free.
The goal of the class is to learn how to draw, and how to find your own style with time.
**DETAILED PROGRAM:**
MAY 7th to JULY 30th 2026
May 7: Introduction to drawing with pencil forms, volume, perspective and shading.
May 14: Drawing with pen and ink still life, focusing on positive and negative space and silhouette drawing.
May 21: life drawing session with model, elaborating on pencil and charcoal and pen skills, learning about figure drawing, and applying the previous sessions into body forms and shades
May 28: Drawing the face with pencils
June 4: Intro to Acrylics. Materials and techniques.
June 11: Colour theory applied through all painting mediums.
June 18: Abstract surrealism in acrylics. How to start a painting against the fear of the blank.
June 25: Image transfer with acrylic mediums and mixed media.
July 2: Intro to watercolour and gouache July 9: Botanical art (drawing and painting).
July 16: Introduction to Indian(Chinese) ink, learning how to work with shadows, layers and lines
July23: Mixed media painting
July 30: life drawing with Model, material choice up-to students
Book Club
**Book Club**
With ***Marco Astolfi***
For **LGBTQIA+**
**[Free with registration](https://wearevillage.org/en/shop/book-club/w23-2026)**
**“The Loves of My Life” by Edmund White (2025)**
In this late-life memoir, Edmund White looks back on decades of desire, intimacy and queer experience. Moving from the closeted 1950s to the age of apps, he recounts encounters, relationships and fleeting connections that shaped both his life and his writing. The result is a candid, witty and deeply personal portrait of love in its many forms.
This final memoir by Edmund White, one of the most influential voices in queer literature, traces more than sixty years of gay life through the lens of desire. From furtive encounters in mid-century America to the sexual liberation of the post-Stonewall years and the shadow of the AIDS crisis, White’s recollections map an entire cultural history alongside his own biography.
Structured less as a linear narrative than as a constellation of lovers, episodes and reflections, the book blends erotic confession with literary meditation. White writes about transactional sex, longings, power dynamics and emotional attachments with his signature mix of irony, tenderness and intellectual curiosity.
What emerges is not only a chronicle of excess and experimentation, but also a sustained inquiry into the meaning of love—whether fleeting, one-sided or transformative. At once provocative and reflective, “The Loves of My Life” becomes a celebration of queer existence across generations, shaped by memory, loss, humour and an enduring devotion to beauty and language.
**Book Club**
Fur **LGTBQIA+**
Mit ***Marco Astolfi***
**[Kostenlos mit Anmeldung](https://wearevillage.org/shop/book-club/w23-2026/)**
#### Village Book Club in English: "The Loves of My Life" von Edmund White (2025)
In diesem späten Memoir blickt Edmund White auf Jahrzehnte von Begehren, Intimität und queerer Erfahrung zurück. Von den repressiven 1950er-Jahren bis ins digitale Zeitalter erzählt er von Begegnungen, Beziehungen und flüchtigen Verbindungen, die sein Leben und Schreiben geprägt haben. Das Ergebnis ist ein offenes, witziges und sehr persönliches Porträt von Liebe in all ihren Formen.
Dieses letzte Memoir des bedeutenden Autors der queeren Literatur zeichnet über sechs Jahrzehnte schwulen Lebens anhand von Begehren und Beziehungen nach. Von heimlichen Begegnungen im Amerika der 1950er Jahre über die sexuelle Befreiung nach Stonewall bis hin zur AIDS-Krise entfaltet White zugleich seine eigene Biografie und eine kollektive Kulturgeschichte.
Statt einer linearen Erzählung entsteht ein Mosaik aus Liebhabern, Episoden und Reflexionen. White verbindet explizite Erinnerungen mit literarischen Überlegungen und schreibt über käuflichen Sex, Sehnsucht, Machtverhältnisse und emotionale Bindungen mit Ironie, Zärtlichkeit und analytischem Blick.
Dabei geht es weniger um Provokation als um die Frage, was Liebe bedeuten kann – als flüchtiger Moment, als unerfüllte Projektion oder als prägende Erfahrung. „The Loves of My Life“ wird so zu einer vielstimmigen Feier queerer Existenz, getragen von Erinnerung, Verlust, Humor und einer lebenslangen Hingabe an Sprache und Schönheit.
GrafanaCON Local meetup: Berlin
This event will feature a recap of the [GrafanaCON](https://grafana.com/events/grafanacon/) keynote, combined with fresh voices from your own community.
Grafana team members walk through Grafana 13 and the most impactful improvements across the platform. Learn about how Grafana is becoming easier and safer to operate as production infrastructure, with updates that improve configuration management, recovery, and long-term maintainability. The session showcases significant advances in core user workflows, including more flexible and powerful dashboards, with improved performance.
Whether you’re building dashboards, scaling Kubernetes, contributing to open source, or just getting started - this meetup is for you!
**🎟 Free to attend**
🍕 Pizza + soft drinks provided
🤝 Built for connection
💡 Real talks from real practitioners
**6:30 - 7:00:** Arrivals and pizza 🍕
**7:00 - 7:45:** GrafanaCON recap presentation – David Kaltschmidt
**7:45 - 8:00:** Q & A
**8:00 - 8:10:** Break ☕
**8:00 - 8:30:** **Understanding the Grafana Eco-System and Community Contributions**
Usman will talk about the Grafana ecosystem, covering the LGTM stack, other tooling, and the plugin catalog, and shine light on the various ways the community can get involved, whether that's through code contributions, improving documentation, or reporting bugs.
**8:30-8:40: SumUp**
Note that by registering for this event you consent to related event & product communications from Grafana Labs and agree to our [code of conduct](https://grafana.com/events/events-code-of-conduct/).
Models Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Flexible Life Drawing - Female Model
This is a life drawing session that will last almost **2 hours**. We will draw a nude model in various short and long poses, [2 - 16 mins].
Each pose is carefully curated to offer the best possible view. Light is adjusted per pose. You will be able to draw from a very close distance the model. The aim is to offer the most useful setting for professional artists but also for beginners.
At the end we will discuss over our drawings and know each other more!
**Cost**
13 Euros.
Pay with Cash or Card at the event.
[ Press the "Going" button to reserve a spot ]
**How Do I Join?**
Please reserve a spot here, and verify 1 day before the event starts that you are coming. Those who do not reply go to the waitlist.
**Session Structure**
The model starts posing 15 minutes after the event starts.
-Part A Poses
-Break, \~5 mins
-Part B Poses
**Materials**
Bring your own art materials.
**Disclaimer!**
By attending this event you agree that photos & videos are allowed to be taken. These media might be used in social media posts, for the future promotion of events like this!
Creative Sketching Session with Live Model at Vetomat, Berlin
Join us for an inspiring life drawing session in Vetomat, Berlin. Our sessions provide a supportive and creative space for artists of all levels to practice figure drawing in a relaxed environment. Whether you are an experienced artist or just starting out, our group welcomes everyone to come together and explore the art of life model drawing.
Channel your creativity and hone your skills as you sketch our professional life model during our dynamic sessions. You can expect a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, where you can exchange ideas, techniques, and feedback with fellow artists.
No ticket required, payment is by donation, suggested amount is 10,-
Open Life Drawing Session – NAKED ARTISTS Berlin
Join our welcoming **life drawing** session where participants are invited to both draw and model.
A relaxed and respectful space for **creative exploration**.
Our **Open Sessions** are carefully held and a great way of getting to know our community. All our events are **queer-friendly** and have a personal and inviting feel to them. Also we're very **beginner-friendly**: Whether you’re experienced or just curious to try life drawing for the first time — you are welcome.
Of course participation in modeling is always **voluntary**.
**\>\> What to expect**
• alternating drawing and modelling
• short and medium poses (up to 10 min)
• a warm, respectful group atmosphere
**\>\> What to bring**
• your drawing materials (we provide a basic range of high quality artist materials)
• Something small to drink or snack on, though we‘ll have some snacks
• your time (Please be punctual because we want to start all together)
**\>\> Tickets**
Our prices range from **11€ to 21€**, depending on your financial possibilities. Please book your ticket here on **[Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/naked-artists-open-session-tickets-1980810857597?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl).**
You can also click **RSVP here on Meetup** to let the group know you’re coming.
We look forward to drawing with you!
Portray and be portrayed in Teufelsberg!
Do you love portrait photography?
Need fresh portraits for dating apps, your business profile, or personal projects?
If yes, join our new event format: **"Portray and Be Portrayed!"**
**Event formula:**
During this event, you'll experience both sides of the lens: **photographer and model**.
➔ Please only join if you're comfortable being photographed by other participants!
* We will rotate roles so there is **only one active model** at a time.
* You'll work in small groups of 3–5 people, each guided by an experienced portrait photographer from **The ISO Club**.
* This format is inspired by our successful TFP (Time for Print) sessions.
**Check out the reel from our first "Portray and Be Portrayed" event:**
🔗 [View Reel](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DEXHaLhKFXc/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link)
**Recommended process:**
We recommend that you use [https://picflow.com/](https://picflow.com/) to cherry-pick photos between models and photographers.
**Event location:**
**Teufelsberg**, the iconic Cold War-era abandoned surveillance station in Grunewald, Berlin:
📍 [Google Maps Location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/mAeDKAaDwxN2rSwd7)
🌐 [Teufelsberg Website](https://www.teufelsberg-berlin.de/)
**Entry fee:**
🎟️ **Entry to Teufelsberg costs €12**.
You can purchase your ticket online or at the entrance on the day of the event.
## **New to this event:**
There is a high chance that we will also invite TFP models to this event! So this event could become P&BP + Group TFP or even pure group TFP if we will invite enough models - I will keep you updated.
## **Itinerary:**
* **Meeting Point:** 13:00 at the western entrance of **S-Bahn Grunewald** station
📍 [Meeting Location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/Vdn5zzY5Qydg9tYXA)
* **Hike:** A scenic 35-minute walk to Teufelsberg
* **Photography Session:** Capture and be captured!
* **Dinner (Optional):** After the session (\~16:30), we'll head to **Restaurant Scheune** nearby for a casual dinner.
📍 [Dinner Location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/2evdWi867JABbH858)
**Important notes:**
* **Dress for the photos you want!**
Since you'll be modeling too, choose outfits that reflect the style and mood you’d like to capture.
* **Sharing Photos:**
After the event, please share your shots in our **#portrait-photography** channel on our Discord.
We recommend using [Picflow](https://picflow.com/) to streamline the photo selection and approval process.
**This event will cost 5 EUR; you will find the necessary payment details on our Discord.**
🔗 [Join Our Discord](https://discord.gg/RAteAwHmMa)
**Our Instagrams**
[https://www.instagram.com/the_isoclub](https://www.instagram.com/the_isoclub)
[https://www.instagram.com/_portraitscenter](https://www.instagram.com/_portraitscenter)
Berlin Color Hunt Photo Challenge
Hello challengers,
For those who missed last month’s incredibly popular Trend Color Hunt Challenge, I’ll be hosting the workshop again due to high demand. In this workshop, we’ll go beyond simply taking photos, we’ll train your eye to see color with intention and use it as a powerful storytelling tool.
Instead of focusing on subjects alone, this challenge invites you to explore Berlin through a single lens: **color**.
You’ll be split into small groups and assigned a specific color. Your mission is to hunt for it, frame it, and bring it to life through a series of images. By the end, each group will become the storyteller of their color across the city.
Along the way, you’ll learn how to use color not just as an aesthetic, but as a way to guide attention, create emotion, and build stronger compositions.
Learn to see, compose, and tell stories through color using contrast, simplicity, and creative interpretation.
🧠 **How the Challenge Works**
* You’ll be split into groups of **2–3 people**
* Each group is assigned **one color**
* You’ll have **\~60 minutes** to explore and shoot
* Your goal: capture a small series of images that represent your color in Berlin
**A Social Experience**
As much as this is a photography group, it’s about connection and community.
Within your group, you’ll collaborate, explore, and share perspectives. Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, this is a space to meet creatives that can learn from each other.
🎒 **What to Bring**
• Your Camera – DSLR, mirrorless, or smartphones are allowed
• Comfortable Clothing – We’ll be walking and exploring
• Curiosity and open mindedness – Be ready to observe differently and go out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself!
I’ll also compile the results into curated series like:
**“Berlin in Red” \| “Berlin in Green” \| “Berlin in Blue”**
Selected photos will be featured on our Instagram community.
💸 **Cost**
**€10** – collected after the session or pre-pay via PayPal to secure your spot. Maximum limit of 55 participants.
🌱 **Why Join?**
✅ Experience Berlin in a completely new way
✅ Learn how to use color as a storytelling tool
✅ Build confidence shooting in real environments
✅ Meet and connect with creatives in Berlin
✅ Get featured in our growing photography community
🎁 **Exclusive Benefits for Donors**
• Private WhatsApp Group Access
• Instagram Features
• Personalized Feedback
• Bonus Meetups
• Resource Library (tips, recaps, guides)
📷 WhatsApp Group: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LxEb41NmxyK4oRJeM9o2KW](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LxEb41NmxyK4oRJeM9o2KW)
💸 Donate: [https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=W77YS88G5W8ZL](https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=W77YS88G5W8ZL)
📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/berlinphotochallenge](https://www.instagram.com/berlinphotochallenge)
Painting 3D Prints Workshop
A 2‑hour painting session focused on colorizing 3D‑printed models.
**About this course**
This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the world of painting 3D‑printed objects such as busts, masks, figurines, and miniatures. Whether you want to learn techniques for smooth gradients, realistic textures, weathering, metallic finishes, or character detailing, this course will guide you through every step.
You can join at any time. Each session is self‑contained and suitable for all skill levels. All essential painting materials are provided, and you are welcome to bring your own brushes or paints if you prefer.
The workshop is hosted by visual artist Miltos Despoudis.
**How much does it cost?**
See options below:
Tryout Lesson (only once) (2 hours): **10 €**
Single Drop‑In Pass1 × Lesson (2 hours): **15 €**
Member Pass (6 × Lessons, 2 hours each): **60 €**
Includes:
* up to 2 small 3D models of small size to print
* special low‑cost 3D printing prices for custom 3D prints
* storage space for your ongoing prints or projects
* prepaid lesson tickets are valid for 3 months
**How do I subscribe?**
Reserve a spot here and simply show up at the event. Payment is done on‑site. Please confirm your attendance so we can prepare the appropriate materials and printing resources.
**What do I need?**
All painting supplies are provided. Optionally you may bring your own 3d print models or art tools.
There will be ready-to-paint small 3d prints at the session. These are given for free. For custom ones you need to book for the Member's Pass.
**More Info**
Sessions happen weekly.
Learn more about additional creative workshops here:
[https://creativesessions.art/workshops/painting-3d-prints/](https://creativesessions.art/workshops/painting-3d-prints/)
**Refund Policy**
Refunds are considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
If you booked a Single Drop‑In Pass, refunds are possible up to one day before the event. For the Member Pass, once one session has been used, refunds are not possible.
📸 New formula: Let's Hangout!
📍 **Location:** BRLO Brwhouse, [Schöneberger Str. 16, 10963 Berlin](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x47a850337b895a53:0xdeb4db7d40bea40b?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111)
📅 **Date & Time:** 12\.06\.2065 \| **18:00+**
Let's put our cameras aside and let's just get to know each other while discussing photography, life, and more in BRLO Brwhouse - a fantastic beer garden in Schöneberg.
**Join this event if:**
* recently joined one of our events and want to reconnect with our community members, or you just want to make new friends
**Don't join this event if:**
You cannot stop taking photos :) It is not one of those days; this evening will be spent sipping a good drink and discussing various topics.
If successful, we will organize ISO hangouts more often.
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**What to Expect at the Intro Circle**
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Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup:
* Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics
Round 1 - (7 secs max):
* Your name
* What you're working on
* What you can help others with
Round 2:
* Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too.
Round 3:
* Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool.
After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!
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Hiking about 4 miles completing the blendon woods loop and the sugarbush trail .
Wear appropriate footwear and bring water for hydration .
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Hosted By
James Power, Organizer
Pete Gordon, Organizer
Just a Software Guy in the age of the Internet.
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-columbus-presents-ai-improv-lets-build-a-game-together-with-claude-code-codex-and-gemini-and-be-the-judge/.
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We created Smart Search, the world’s largest consumer of Amazon Textract, right when GenAI began reshaping what’s possible. Since then, we’ve built a suite of AI‑driven solutions that transform this data into real, measurable outcomes—accelerating benefits decisions for our Nation’s Veterans.
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This is a follow up to the AWS re:Invent 2023 "Intelligent Document Processing with Gen AI for Public Sector" presentation.
About Speaker: Cameron Williams is a Senior Technical Project Manager and cross-functional technical leader at Booz Allen Hamilton with 15+ years of experience architecting and evolving scalable, cloud-native systems, from greenfield development to complex enterprise modernization. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronw711/
**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




















