We (Mireya and Rosy) are artists and creative arts therapists living in the Bay Area. What began as a longing to create a freeing arts practice for ourselves became a deep desire to provide an authentically enlivening experience for others. For over a year, we explored the questions, "What kind of conditions would just naturally, organically nurture the creative process in people? And, what kind of structure and container could safely hold and guide a diversity of experiences?" Once we found ans …

Do you knit? Embroider? Paint? Quilt? Scrapbook? Write poetry? Bead? Do some other creative art or craft? Do you want to create something special for yourself, friends, family or for charity? Would you like explore creativity with others? In this meetup group you will be supported as you create, are inspired, or even help another member learn a new craft or art.

… There will also be opportunities for each group member to do a workshop for the second half of each meeting on a different topic of interest, such as time management for artists, multimedia collage, Web design, networking, journaling, the art of blogging, creative visualization, meditation, still life photography, etc. Other programs that can be part of the group include an annual group show and the opportunity to have an "art buddy"--someone from the group who can help support you and help you …