Music Workshops

70 minutes of breathwork. From home. Among men. No small talk, no theory, no esoteric lecture. You log in, we breathe together, you log out — clearer than before. **Your benefits from joining a breathwork session:** 1. **Nervous system regulation** → moving from a reactive state into inner calm. 2. **Mental clarity** → not from thinking more, but from breathing better. 3. **Emotional release** → letting go of emotional blockages you've been carrying without even realising it. 4. **A deeper connection to your own body** → something most of us have lost in our stimulus-overloaded world. **Structure:** * Short check-in (5 min) * Technical breathwork instructions (5 min) * Guided breathwork session with music (35–40 min) * Integration & brief sharing (10 min) * Anonymous feedback form (2 min) **What you need:** * A quiet space where you can lie down undisturbed * A mat, blanket, couch or bed * Headphones (for the music) * A stable internet connection * Camera on (for your safety, so I can see how you're doing) * Food: Please don't participate on a full stomach. Your last larger meal should be at least 2 hours ago. A light snack is fine. **Who it's for:** * Men in the DACH region and internationally * German- and English-speaking * No prior experience needed * Ideal as an introduction or as a regular practice **Note:** Breathwork is an intense physical experience. Not suitable for those with epilepsy, severe asthma, cardiovascular conditions, or acute mental health crises. **Before participating, you must complete the following forms:** * Intake form (one-time): [https://forms.gle/5cAByqhgg91LnNBQ7](https://forms.gle/5cAByqhgg91LnNBQ7) * Waiver & Release (one-time): [https://forms.gle/5YTEJWygr3eP5MYs8](https://forms.gle/5YTEJWygr3eP5MYs8) Afterwards, I'll send you the Zoom link for the session via email and here via Meetup private message. **Participants:** 4-5 **Contribution:** Filling out the short feedback form after the session: [https://forms.gle/LFWLS5i9v24ce9536](https://forms.gle/LFWLS5i9v24ce9536)

## DNA. presents: "Singing & Stage Performance" ‍**‍** ***Tola (Yellow) Janowska*** is a 24-year-old musician from Poland. She studied Musicology, graduated from the School of Modern Music in Wroclaw and is currently studying Musical Vocal Performance in Berlin. After recording two bilingual albums (English and Polish) with Sony Music Poland and several years of experience in vocal coaching, Tola discovered her own technique and she's ready to share this knowledge with fellow artists, musicians, sensitive souls, and people that are open to experience something new.***‍*** ***Dozy Jane*** is a Danish-German singer, songwriter, and producer based in Berlin. Blending dreamy clarity with electrifying energy, her music fuses ethereal vocals with 90s Euro-dance and Y2K pop influences. A self-taught producer, she brings her bold creative visions to life, crafting unique sonic worlds. Her upcoming single *"Close My Eyes"* drops in April, with her debut album arriving in Summer 2025. You'll learn techniques to: * Tap into Your inner creativity * Overcome self-doubt and fear * Express Yourself authentically and confidently * Cultivate a sense of purpose in Your art and communication ##### *Stay open and inspired & Find Your Authentic Voice Through Musical Expression.* ##### *Join us for an Experience, share Your Story with fellow Artists & grow. Together.* ##### **SIGN UP:** Limited Spots. First come, First served. Tickets available: Online Tickets / Box Office ‍ ...for more info check out www.dna-artclub.com / follow us on IG: @nightart.club See Us Soon :) Love. [Tola (Yellow)](https://www.instagram.com/yell_o_woman/), [Dozy Jane](https://www.instagram.com/dozyjane/) & [DNA.](https://www.instagram.com/nightart.club/) ______ \*Members of Dair Night Art e.V. and Subscribers of DNA. Art GbR. \*\*By entering the DNA. ART HOUSE, You agree to comply with the Hausordnung of Dair Night Art e.V. and Geschäftsordnung of Dair Night Art e.V. Please ensure You review these documents thoroughly in advance.

☀️🌻Swing am Gleisdreieck – EVERY TUESDAY WITH LIVE MUSIC🌻☀️ Swing am Gleisdreieck is back! Every Tuesday: Outdoor dancing and live bands! Invite your friends and let’s have a big party. Join our Lindy Hop dance classes beforehand! Enjoy amazing coffees, drinks, and snacks at Jules while experiencing the best swing dance in town! 📌 Free entrance for the concert / Donation based (10€ recommended) 🍃18:00 – 19:00: Anfänger Lindy Hop (Außen) w/ Team Swing Base 🍃18:00 – 19:00: Intermediate Lindy Hop (Innen) w/ Valentina & Clément 🍃19:05 – 20:05: Intermediate / Advanced Lindy Hop (Innen) w/ Valentina & Clément 🍃20:10 – 21:10: Balboa Intermediate w/ Valentina & Clément 🍃 Drop-In 15€ // 4-Classes-Card 50€ 🎵 Social & Live Music 19:00 – 22:00 📌 Location: Jules B-Part, Luckenwalder Str. 6b, 10963 Berlin For more information, visit us at https://swingbase.de/gleisdreieck

### **🌿 Watercolour Herbarium: A Sensory Workshop** Do you know which herbs boost memory? Which ones calm your body, support digestion, or help you sleep? Join us for a unique 4-day watercolour journey where art meets nature, observation, and everyday wisdom. **In this workshop, we will create our own illustrated herbarium — a personal catalogue of plants — while working directly from real, fresh herbs from my little balcony garden.** You’ll learn how to observe their shapes, textures, and colours, and translate them into delicate watercolour studies. But this is more than painting. Each day, we’ll explore a different selection of herbs like oregano, rosemary, mint, basil and more — learning how they grow, what they’re traditionally used for, and how they can support your body and wellbeing. **We’ll touch them, smell them, paint them… and even taste them in teas and infusions,** engaging all our senses to truly connect with each plant. ✨ What to expect: * Guided watercolour sessions (all levels welcome) * Real herbs to observe and paint from life * Gentle introduction to herbal knowledge & home remedies * A growing collection of your own illustrated herbarium * A calm, sensory, and inspiring atmosphere * Tips about how to grow these herbs at home during this spring By the end of the 4 days, you’ll leave not only with a beautiful series of paintings, but also with a deeper understanding of the plants around you — and how they can become part of your everyday rituals. The workshop includes **four classes**, but you’re also welcome to join individual sessions (when available). To receive the registration form and full details, please contact: 📩 **hola.berlinartclub@gmail.com** **When:** Tuesday 5 - 12 - 19 - 26 May From 6 to 7.30 PM **Where:** Friedrichshain, Berlin (You will receive the exact address by e-mail) **Price:** 85€ for the whole month (4 classes) Single class 25€ / Paypal & Bank Transfer **Material:** You will need a watercolour set, watercolour paper (or sketchbook) and brushes. If you need suggestions about the material, get in touch. If you need some recommendations, this might help: **[Quick Material Guide](https://www.instagram.com/p/DBRDE95Ia5D/?img_index=2)** **To book your spot:** Please confirm here: **hola.berlinartclub@gmail.com,** and you will receive the payment details and the exact address. ***Super small groups! RSVP here is not considered booked.*** You can find my work [HERE](https://www.instagram.com/lujancordaro/) and all updated classes [HERE ](https://www.instagram.com/berlin.art.club/) Come slow down, get your hands moving, and reconnect with nature 🌿 ✨ No previous painting experience needed. Gentle guidance provided throughout. See you!! Lu and the BAC

A \~2 hours watercolor - gouache painting lesson. **About this course** The total watercolor, gouache course consists of around 30 lessons that last 2 hours each. You can join at any time during the course. At the start of the event you choose which material you will use. The lessons will happen almost every Tuesday at 19:00-21:00 in Berlin. This course is aimed at introducing the painting process with watercolor, gouache as the main medium. These lessons cover the various techniques and methodologies. It is suitable for beginners and or even professionals who want to rationalize the painting process. It is being hosted by the visual artist [Miltos Despoudis](https://miltosdespoudis.gr/). **How much does it cost?** Check below: * 1 Tryout Lesson costs **5€.** You can do that only once. * 1 x Lesson (2 hours) costs **20€**. * 6 Lessons (2 hours each) cost **90€.** You can pay either by cash or card at the event. **How do I subscribe?** You need to reserve a spot here and come at the event. You can pay at the event. Please verify that you are attending so that we know and prepare accordingly with the art supplies. **What do I need?** Materials will be provided at the venue. You can also bring your own art supplies, it might be helpful to learn working with what you have. **More Info** This lesson is also known as "Watercolor Painting Lesson" or "Watercolor Workshop". Learn more about the lesson plan here: [https://creativesessions.art/workshops/watercolor-gouache-workshop/](https://creativesessions.art/workshops/watercolor-gouache-workshop/) **Refund Policy** On case by case scenario. If you paid for the tryout session we can refund up to one day before the event starts. If you paid for the lesson packet and used one of the tickets no refunds are possible.

## DNA. presents: "CREATIVE WRITING" In this workshop, You will learn a method that can help You to strengthen Your access to Your creativity, write more, write better and get back into a flow state in which new ideas emerge. Rediscover Your creative flow with Lena's hourglass method. ##### HOURGLASS METHOD Lena will guide You through the three phases of her hourglass method, which consist of different writing exercises, and explain the background to them. You will use pen, paper and Your words as tools, but You don't have to be a poet to have fun and benefit from the workshop :) ##### APPLICATION OF THE METHOD: The method can also be used on Your own at home after the workshop, whenever You need a creative jump-start. ##### SETTING: The small group setting as a safe space also allows You to share your thoughts with others. You'll learn techniques to: * Tap into Your Inner creativity. * Overcome self-doubt and fear. * Express Yourself authentically and confidently. * Cultivate a sense of purpose in Your art and communication.

Cuban salsa classes every Tuesday. Join us, improve your skills, save lives and make friends! **Classes:** 19:00 - Improvers 2 (New routine starting every month) **Price: (Card payment only)** 1 class - 7€ 10 class pass - 49€ or 42€ reduced* (To use within 11 weeks. Valid for all our classes. It can only be used by one person per class. No refund possible) * Reduced price for students, Schüler, Azubis, H4-Empfänger, and pensioners/retired folks. A valid proof is needed. **Why should you learn Salsa, and why with us?** - It's great fun! - You get to know loads of new people. - No fix starting date - you can start any week. - No dress code - come in whatever you feel comfortable in. Note:No outside shoes in the room: socks or a pair of clean shoes will be required - No partner needed - we change regularly during the classes (bring all your friends though!) - You can help us make a difference! **What is Salsa4Water?** Simple! We teach Salsa and donate all our profits to the NGO Welthungerhilfe, which uses these funds for their local projects in Malawi. Welthungerhilfe fights for equal access to safe drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene in nearly 40 countries world wide. This gives you the chance to save lives while dancing!

**RSVP free on the [343 Labs Website](https://343labs.de/events/beginner-dj-workshop-2/) to reserve your seat!** Join us for a free DJ workshop geared towards beginners who would like to take their first steps towards DJing professionally. In this class, 343 Labs instructor Keanu Reeves will demonstrate industry standard Pioneer DJ equipment and the DJ software Rekordbox. We’ll cover the basic skills you need to start collecting music, building your playlist, and practicing for the club. There are no prerequisites to joining, we’ll meet you at the start of you DJ journey. During the event, 343 Labs will be opening its doors for an Open House, where attendees can tour the facilities, learn about 343 Labs courses, and meet some of the instructors. This is a great way to get a feel for the community and programs at 343 Labs, meet fellow producers, and ask any questions you may have about our school.

### **DNA. Presents "DJ WORKSHOP"** ### **Curious about DJing and ready to try it Yourself?** ‍ This beginner-friendly workshop is Your first real step behind the decks. In 90 minutes, DNA. Member CZECH STRINGS — a multi-genre DJ with 10+ years of experience — walks You through everything You need to know to make Your first mix. No prior knowledge of DJing, music theory, or equipment is required. Zero. ‍ #### **What the workshop covers:** The session starts with the essentials: what a DJ actually does, what their role is, and how it all comes together. From there, CZECH STRINGS explains the gear using the decks available at the spot as a live example, applicable to any DJ setup You might encounter in the future. ‍ #### **You will learn the core technical skills needed for Your first transition:** \* Beatmatching — how to align two tracks in tempo \* Cueing — how to prepare the next track for a seamless entry \* Track structure and phrasing — understanding how tracks are built so You know when to mix The teaching happens live from behind the DJ decks. You can follow from Your seat or gather around and watch up close. CZECH STRINGS demonstrates everything on Electronic Music, but can switch to any other genre on request. The techniques taught apply to all rhythmic music. A part of the session is dedicated to hands-on practice. You will get the chance to step up to the decks and try it Yourself. ‍ #### **Do You need to bring anything?** Nothing is required. If You'd like to bring Your own music on a USB stick, You're welcome to, but it will only work if the stick is formatted as MS-DOS (FAT) / FAT32 and the tracks have been analysed in Rekordbox beforehand. If that means nothing to You right now, don't worry. There's plenty of music ready to go. The atmosphere is supportive, focused, and hands-on. This workshop is for anyone curious about DJing who wants to understand the craft, touch real equipment, and leave with a solid first foundation. ‍ #### **Start where You are. Learn the fundamentals. Find Your sound**. ‍...for more info check out www.dna-artclub.com / follow us on IG: @nightart.club See You soon. With Love, [CZECH STRINGS](https://www.instagram.com/czechstrings/) & DNA. *** ______ \*Members of Dair Night Art e.V. and Subscribers of DNA. Art GbR. \*\*By entering the DNA. ART HOUSE, You agree to comply with the Hausordnung of Dair Night Art e.V. and Geschäftsordnung of Dair Night Art e.V. Please ensure You review these documents thoroughly in advance.

**A place to meet sound, without maps** Facilitated by **Vesti Gium (they/them)** Everyone enters as they are. No score. No threshold of skill. We follow the room, moment by moment— listening, nudging, letting the music find itself. A breath, a shoelace, a laugh, a footstep— each carries weight. Silence is welcomed; noise is celebrated. There are no wrong directions here. We practise a listening that reaches outward and inward: to ourselves, to one another, to the space we shape together. That is where the music begins. * 🌀 Bring a voice, an object, an instrument, a movement—or nothing at all. * ✨ **Priority given to FLINTA folks and people with migration backgrounds.** * 🎧 No experience needed. Curiosity is enough. * 📍 Berlin – \[theodorstraße 5,12099] * 🗓 Every Wednesday 17: 30 * 📬 DM or email **[vestigium.impro@gmail.com](mailto:vestigium.impro@gmail.com)** to join Come make sound—come be heard.

**A place to meet sound, without maps** Facilitated by **Vesti Gium (they/them)** Everyone enters as they are. No score. No threshold of skill. We follow the room, moment by moment— listening, nudging, letting the music find itself. A breath, a shoelace, a laugh, a footstep— each carries weight. Silence is welcomed; noise is celebrated. There are no wrong directions here. We practise a listening that reaches outward and inward: to ourselves, to one another, to the space we shape together. That is where the music begins. * 🌀 Bring a voice, an object, an instrument, a movement—or nothing at all. * ✨ **Priority given to FLINTA folks and people with migration background.** * 🎧 No experience needed. Curiosity is enough. * 📍 Berlin – \[theodorstraße 5,12099] * 🗓 Every Saturday 12:00 * 📬 DM or email **[vestigium.impro@gmail.com](mailto:vestigium.impro@gmail.com)** to join Come make sound—come be heard.

Paint with the Artist ✨ Walk-In Acrylics & Gilding Workshop Presented by Creative Shapeshifters Part of Art Spring Berlin – Open Studio Days, Atelierhaus Prenzlauer Promenade Location: Prenzlauer Promenade 149 C, Floor 6,studio 662 Saturday 30 May \| 13:00–16:00 Sunday 31 May \| 13:00–16:00 For Open Studio Days and Art Spring Berlin, Creative Shapeshifters opens its studio not only as an exhibition space, but also as a shared space for making, experimenting, and painting together. Join me for a relaxed walk-in painting workshop inspired by my practice as a visual and transdisciplinary artist. This is an open process rather than a fixed class — you can arrive at any point between 13:00 and 16:00, stay for as long as you wish, and become part of a shared painting space. Throughout the afternoon, I’ll be painting alongside everyone while sharing techniques and materials from my own artistic practice. We’ll explore acrylic painting, mixed media processes, and especially gold foil gilding techniques — experimenting with ways of bringing light, texture, layering, and unexpected material encounters into painting. We’ll also play with unconventional materials such as eggs and honey and discover how materials can behave beyond traditional painting approaches. Participants will create small compositions inspired by playful surprise prompts drawn at random — allowing each work to unfold in its own direction. No previous experience needed — curiosity is enough. Drop in at any point, paint with me, observe, experiment, have tea, and spend some time in the studio atmosphere ☕✨ Participation: donation-based, starting at €20 (all materials included) Leave with your own artwork and traces of a shared process. Looking forward to shapeshift together!

Paint with the Artist ✨ Walk-In Mixed Acrylics&Gilding Workshop Part of Art Spring Berlin – Open Studio Days, Atelierhaus Prenzlauer Promenade Saturday 30 May \| 13:00–16:00 Sunday 31 May \| 13:00–16:00 Location: Prenzlauer Promenade 149 building C, Floor 6, Studio 662 - Roxana Ardeleanu For Open Studio Days and Art Spring Berlin, Creative Shapeshifters opens its studio not only as an exhibition space, but also as a shared space for making, experimenting, and painting together. Join me for a relaxed walk-in painting workshop inspired by my practice as a visual and transdisciplinary artist. This is an open process rather than a fixed class — you can arrive at any point between 13:00 and 16:00, stay for as long as you wish, and become part of a shared painting space. Throughout the afternoon, I’ll be painting alongside everyone while sharing techniques and materials from my own artistic practice. We’ll explore acrylic painting, mixed media processes, and especially gold foil gilding techniques — experimenting with ways of bringing light, texture, layering, and unexpected material encounters into painting. We’ll also play with unconventional materials such as eggs and honey and discover how materials can behave beyond traditional painting approaches. Participants will create small compositions inspired by playful surprise prompts drawn at random — allowing each work to unfold in its own direction. No previous experience needed — curiosity is enough. Drop in at any point, paint with me, observe, experiment, have tea, and spend some time in the studio atmosphere ☕✨ Participation: donation-based, starting at €20 (all materials included) Leave with your own artwork and traces of a shared process. Looking forward to shapeshift together!

📍 Berlin (Kreuzberg) 🗓 2 sessions (3.5h each with a pause for snacks) This is **a two-day event**. By booking this session, you are automatically reserving your spot for both days of the workshop! *It will be a small group: limited spots available!* **See a video of previous sessions [here](https://www.instagram.com/p/DXrmpYbjBvc/)!** 🗓 Dates> **May 29 & June 5** (Fridays) 6:00–9:30 PM (*Only few spots available)* Or join next group: **July 3 & 10** (Fridays) 6:00–9:30 PM €115 (all materials included) 👫 *Bring your friend, and both receive 10€ off.* ***Small Group only!*** *After reserve, I will send you an email to confirm your place,* **A two-session sustainable experience inspired by folk characters and traditional mask-making. You will design and create your own character mask in a hands-on and creative way.** **Guardians are masks with presence—imagined characters that accompany and bring personality to a space**. You can create a small or large mask, designed either to wear or to hang. **Day 1:** Inspiration & Mask Building *"In Japan, masks often embody transformation, character, and symbolic presence.* *In the Andes, masks connect animals, imagination, and collective storytelling (...)"* We begin with a visual introduction to mask-making across cultures, exploring how artists draw inspiration from celebrations, nature, animals, and imaginary characters to create expressive forms. You’ll bring your own idea (or choose from a selection of references) to design your Guardian character. You can choose between different formats — wearable masks or small sculptural faces for the wall — working with accessible materials such as recycled cardboard, papier-mâché, fabric, and mixed textures. **Day 2:** Painting & Finishing In the second session, we bring the characters to life through colour, texture, materials and detail. You will choose a colour palette and combine acrylic paints with acrylic markers to create different finishing effects. The workshop closes with a relaxed sharing moment, where participants can present their character and creative process. **All basic materials are included:** *cardboard, paper, paste, papier-mâché, acrylic paints, fabrics, threads, and decorative textures.* You are welcome to bring \*personal materials \* if you wish — colours, fabrics, small objects, or symbolic elements you would like to incorporate into your piece. * Where: At my studio in **10963 Kreuzberg, Berlin**. It’s a bright, sunny space ☀️ I’ll send you the exact address by email after you fill out the form. It will be fun! **A bit about me** Hi! I’m Rosi Diaz Roigt a Berlin-based mask artist and graphic designer for films. My work explores nature, imagination, and sustainable materials through illustration, sculpture, and mixed media. I guide participants and motivate them to develop their own personal forms of expression! **To save your spot:** Please RSVP here and also complete the **registration [form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjU-H1YSLnua4JDuvfKaaoGFqTV7yNNZpjc3iyFKj1SF7JyQ/viewform)**, so I can confirm your spot and send you all workshop details. (Meetup RSVP alone may not guarantee your place.) **Previous workshops;** [www.instagram.com/p/DXrmpYbjBvc/](https://www.instagram.com/p/DXrmpYbjBvc/) [www.rosidiazroigt.myportfolio.com/](https://rosidiazroigt.myportfolio.com/)

Free monthly networking for Columbus business owners. Real conversations, real connections, no forced formats. Space is limited. RSVP now. Most owners leave networking events with a stack of business cards and no plan. The best leads quietly slip through the cracks. Networking Night is a monthly meetup for Columbus business owners who want to build real local relationships, not just trade contact info. Every kind of local business welcome. No pitch round, no pressure, no awkward speed-networking. **This month** We are focused on referral relationships. Walk in with a clear idea of who refers people like you. Walk out having met a few owners whose work fits next to yours. **What to expect** Doors open at 6 PM. You get real conversation with other local owners, time to actually connect, and a short marketing lesson woven in. The room is reserved through 7:30 PM. **Who this is for** Any local business owner who wants to grow through relationships, not just paid ads. Service businesses, retail, home services, professional services, online owners building local presence, anyone serious about being part of the Columbus business community. **Not the right fit if** You are here to pitch the room or recruit for an MLM. **Details** * Last Thursday of every month * 6:00 to 7:30 PM * COhatch Easton * Free to attend, RSVP required, space is limited **About the host** Rita Suzanne is a local marketing strategist and the founder of Local Marketing Method. She runs Visibility is Profitability, the membership where local owners build the system that keeps their phone ringing, including tracking the referral relationships built in rooms like this one. Learn more at learnlocalmarketing.com. Register here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-marketing-networking-night-tickets-1988510112275](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-marketing-networking-night-tickets-1988510112275)

**✅ Bachata Mondays with Todd Smith!** **👉 Beginner Bachata Class** **$15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm … Registration 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm … Beginner Class **👉 Intermediate Bachata Class** **= $15 In Advance / $20 At the Door** 8:15 pm – 8:30 pm Registration 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Intermediate Class **👉 If You Take Both Bachata Classes** **= $25 In Advance / $35 At the Door** **👉 Buy Advance Tickets Now at:** https://columbussalsadancing.com/bachata-mondays-dance-class-tickets/

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

**History** The [Franklin Park Conservatory](https://www.fpconservatory.org/)’s roots trace back to 1852 when the Franklin County Agricultural Society purchased 88 acres of land to host the Ohio State Fair. After the fair moved to its permanent home, the city of Columbus transformed the grounds into Franklin Park in 1884. This transition shifted the space from a temporary event site to a dedicated public green space for the growing community. The park became a central hub for outdoor recreation and early civic gatherings in the neighborhood. In 1895, the landmark Victorian-style Palm House opened its doors, drawing heavy inspiration from the Glass Palace of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. This iron and glass structure became an immediate icon, housing exotic plants that residents would otherwise never see in the Midwest. It remains the oldest part of the facility and serves as a primary link to the conservatory’s 19th-century origins. For decades, it stood as a singular testament to grand horticultural architecture in Central Ohio. A major turning point arrived in 1992 when Columbus hosted AmeriFlora '92, an international horticultural exhibition. This massive event prompted a $16 million renovation and expansion, adding significantly more greenhouse space and the Dorothy M. Davis Showhouse. The festival put the conservatory on the international map and fundamentally changed its scale and ambition. Following the event, the facility transitioned from a city-run park to a private, non-profit organization. In 2003, the conservatory’s identity was further defined through a long-term partnership with world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly. After a successful exhibition, the Friends of the Conservatory purchased most of the glass installations, creating the largest permanent collection of Chihuly’s work in a botanical setting. These vibrant glass sculptures are now woven throughout the biomes, blending art with nature. This addition helped cement the conservatory as a premier cultural destination rather than just a botanical garden. Recent years have seen the site expand beyond the glass walls to emphasize community engagement and outdoor education. The 2018 opening of the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden added two acres of interactive landscape designed for hands-on learning. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Community Garden Campus also provides local residents with space to grow their own food and learn sustainable practices. Today, the conservatory balances its historic Victorian charm with modern commitments to local ecology and the Columbus community. **Maps of the Conservatory** Here is the [main map](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/franklin-park-zones-scaled.jpg) of the Conservatory grounds. Here's a [map of the areas](https://www.fpconservatory.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ConstructionMap-2026.jpg) in which the Conservatory has ongoing construction (see below). **Summary** For this event, we'll explore Columbus's highly-rated and very popular Conservatory. As mentioned above, the Conservatory is doing renovations on parts of the facility. These renovations are scheduled to be ongoing until the Fall of next year. Basically, no matter when you go to the Conservatory over the next 18 months, you're going to see some metaphorical orange barrels. So let's just go now. **Tickets and pricing** On the first Sunday of every month, the Conservatory is free for residents of Franklin County and the city of Columbus. You must bring an ID to receive this discount. (Yes, they do check.) Otherwise, tickets are $25.20. Members of the Columbus Zoo (of which I am one) do get a discount on tickets, though I have never actually bought a ticket to the Conservatory (I've always gone on free days). I believe the discount is $4. Parking is always free. If you have additional questions about pricing or whether and for what you qualify, you can reach the Conservatory at 614-715-8000. **Where we'll meet** We will meet just outside the main entrance. I guarantee there's going to be a line. The Conservatory is always popular on free days, and especially in nice weather. **Your GPS is stupid!** Be careful simply typing "Franklin Park Conservatory" in your GPS and going where it tells you. The only way to access the parking lot to the Conservatory is off of Broad Street. Unfortunately, since Google Maps is unable to find its way out of a wet paper bag, it has a tendency to want to take people to a mythical, non-existent Conservatory entrance on Nelson Road. If your GPS does this, just drive to the north side of the Conservatory along Broad Street. Your GPS should then redirect you to the main Conservatory entrance. If your GPS doesn't, then throw your phone away\* and look for the big Conservatory sign on the south side of Broad Street between Nelson Road and Franklin Park West. You also should be able to use the map pin I've provided, below, and it should properly direct you to where you need to drive. \* Don't really do this. **After the event** After stopping to smell the roses, for those that are interested, we'll head to the nearby [Columbus Brewing Company Beer Hall](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/) for [drinks](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#draft-list) and [lunch](https://columbusbrewing.com/location/beer-hall/#food-menu). The Beer Hall's actual address is [200 Kelton Ave, Columbus, OH 43205](https://www.google.com/maps/place/200+Kelton+Ave,+Columbus,+OH+43205/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x883889a94ac4acad:0xadb2e60240dbc38b?sa=X&ved=1t:242&ictx=111) (it's literally just on the south side of the Conservatory). Be sure this is where your GPS is taking you when you use it, as the Brewing Company has a taproom on Harrison Avenue that is *not* what you want for this event. We should be at the Beer Hall by 1 if you can't make the Conservatory and just want to join us for drinks.

**Let’s kick off our very first CBUS 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 - Karl Road 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.**