Welcome! Every month we'll be getting together at location in the Alexandria area to share tips about technique and gear, (gently) critique each other's work, listen to presentations by professionals and to just enjoy the company of other folks who are into photography, regardless of whether its done through film, digital, or some other technology we haven't come considered yet. The group has a wide range of experience levels, from folks just starting out to professionals who've worked in the fi …

The Real Deal Investment Club is a unique, one-of-a-kind Investment Club with an unwavering commitment to our Faith ~ Family ~ Community and Country. The Real Deal Investment Club proudly embodies the diversity of our members while strongly encouraging and promoting a positive results oriented real estate networking community. The Real Deal Investment Club embraces an atmosphere of uncompromising culture with an emphasis on the personal growth and professional development of each member. T …

Self Coaching to Get That Book, Painting, Screenplay, Idea, Invention or Any Other Project Moving Got a project shoved away in the drawer and you can't pick it up again? Don't have a project but know you want to do more with your life? Learn the secrets of getting started and staying going from the emerging field of Creativity Coaching. Creativity Coaching can help anyone---aspiring writers, painters, magicians, quilters, to hobbyist photographers---you name it, anyone who takes on special …

KatEli Studio is a fun and friendly home based place where you will learn the basics of glass cutting, creative two-dimensional design and fusing (combining colors).Our class is a great way to enter the world of glass art. There's no experience necessary... we'll show you how! We supply the materials, tools and instruction, and you bring your creativity and an open mind! Create your own design using cut glass! We fire it in the kiln and it's ready to take home in a few days.

Learn how to access your imagination for: creativity, inner exploration, better decision making, mystery, beauty, understanding your dreams, building inner resources (i.e. confidence), and more. We will use both short imagination explorations and longer visionary journeys. Your guide is Gary Goodwin. He is certified in Interactive Guided Imagery, is a Level 1 Guided Imagery and Music guide, and has extensive training in archetypes, dream work, and working with subpersonalities.

We are the Alexandria Drummers! The purpose of this group is to promote health and wellness, community, creativity, and fun through music. If you are looking to have a great time and meet great people this meetup is for you. Our sessions are usually two hours with each session consisting of a warm-up,  the  drum lesson, a jam session. Come out and join us for a night of fun, community, and self expression. Music is a “universal language” that has been used for thousands of years as an avenue to …

Are you working on a non-fiction book, article, script or blog? Are you a fiction author inspired by factual events? Join the Arlington Creative Non-Fiction Writers for constructive critiques and networking opportunities! In addition to constructive feedback, we're also here to support each other in researching, writing, selling and publicizing our projects. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. Join us at the Corner Bakery (2111 Wilson Blvd) just steps from the Courthouse Metro!

Hello aspiring heroes! Noticing, at the time, that there were no local, official meetups for a superhero roleplaying game group and plenty of those seeking one, I decided to forge just such an opportunity. Champions, Marvel Superheroes, DC Superheroes, Villains and Vigilantes, Mutants and Masterminds--whatever your particular brand of poison, let's meet together and brew it here! If you're looking for a steady game in a group that promotes collaborative creative expression, action, story and unf …

Love WordPress and live in the DC Metro Area? You’re not alone! WordPress has been taking over the DMV region with an incredible force. We have created local WordPress Responsive Design group where the MeetUps can be held in Alexandria, Fairfax and DC. Join our group and meet other fun and cool WordPress Designers as Developers! The group is a great way for local WP Gurus to stay in touch, share what they’re up to and learn from other like-minded people. Want to start on something new, but h …

SalsaFuegoDanceAcademy is the only Dance Studio for youth, teens and adults students. It develops social dancers from all ages through a progression of partnering and shines combinations. Students develop experience and skills as social dancers and/or performers Mission To bring creativity, equity and community to everybosy's life through the art of dance. Cecilia Villalobos uses active inquiry to deepen the learning experience of children and adults to improve teach practice and to build high q …

This group is designed to create a win-win outcome for Models seeking paid work opportunities and Photographer looking for quality Models to shoot an attractive and affordable rate.

We have created a local Drupal & Drupal Design group where the Meet-Ups in Alexandria, Fairfax and DC! Join our group and meet other fun and cool Drupal users, themers and Developers! The group is a great way for local Drupal Gurus to stay in touch, share what they’re up to and learn from other like minded people. Want to start on something new, but have no clue how to go about it with Drupal then join the team and find help? Our group is the perfect local spot to get help from other creative dr …

I decided to start this group in honor of the growing popularity of young adult fantasy novels in popular culture! Now, more than ever, young adult fantasy has been undergoing a renaissance, with book series like Harry Potter leading to an explosion in creative ya literature. Authors like Suzanne Collins, Cassandra Clare, Libba Bray, Holly Black, and more have been writing books that use fantasy to explore a wide array of themes and topics, from dystopian futures to forbidden love. This book …

This group is for the musician, writer, painter, dancer, sculptor, scientist, photographer, inventor, or any other creative and intuitive person, who is forever curious and always willing to learn and grow.  With this group, I hope the various creative individuals of all walks of life, can come together as a community and have an outlet for their down time. A place where you can chat and socialize with other people who create and have passion for what they do.

Fellowship X is a social and spiritual fellowship serving Generation X (those born in the '60s and '70s). We are affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington (UUCA). We hold spiritual services each Friday night that are run by our members, followed by food and conversation at a local restaurant of the group's choosing. Our Friday Night Services provide a safe, contemplative environment for focusing on our spiritual centers, in all their various manifestations. All are welcome. …

Graphic & Responsive Web Design is very much its own form of art ... Some would even say that it's a lifestyle. If you live, breathe, love all that is web and graphic design, you've come to the right place. The goal of this group is to grow and work with an awesome niche of talent in which ideas, work, projects can be freely shared and collaborated upon. Let our group be another way to inspire you and take your talents to another level!   Look forward to seeing you at our upcoming open house! p …

Based on the writing workshop model, we will meet at a cozy spot to discuss and dissect some great contemporary short stories by published authors. We’ll talk about what makes the story tick: what’s working, what isn’t, and what we can learn (or steal) for our own writing practice. Then we’ll drink a beer or a coffee or something, and have a few laughs. Join us if you're a fan of the genre or if you want to get caught up on the latest fiction, or if you're a writer yourself and want to learn fr …

THE I AM SHELLY BELL EXPERIENCE Welcome to the I Am Shelly Bell Experience. The fact that you landed on this page means you should become one of the "Bad Muthaflockers." It means you only flock to the most genuine, artsy, fun, confident building, inspiring experiences you can find! Who are we? We provide the community with meaningful interactions including poetry events, community causes, adventures, and group gatherings. We are dedicated to bridging the gaps between art and technology by findin …

Glamour photography: is a genre of photography whereby the subjects are portrayed in a romantic or sexually alluring way. The subjects may be fully clothed, seminude, or nude. So if you really want to learn about and shoot glamour this is the group for you! Please join us. Welcome to the Glamour Photography Workshops & Shootout group of the Washington DC Metro Area. Our group is dedicated to putting on instructional workshops focused on teaching you or improving your glamour photography skills a …

Members of Toujours France share a common passion for all things of and about France. They admire the French language, culture, and history and long for exploring the countryside, preferably on a bicycle, enjoying the culture that sets the highest standards of beauty, fashion, food, wine, and art. Members who recognize Hemingways' attraction to Paris (the Movable Feast), and Provence's luminescence that attracted painters from Van Gogh to Paul Cezanne. We plan to host events and talks including …

A group for pagan or pagan-friendly folks who appreciate writing in all of its forms. The writing does not have to be pagan-themed. Here, writers can share their work to a pagan-minded audience for a more specific reaction to their writing. Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and essays are welcome. I am currently feeling out dates that would work for our group. Please email me and let me know what dates work out the best for you.

This group is for photographers of all skill levels and formats who want to improve their studio photography techniques. Whether your interests lie in photographing people, fine art or commercial products, a working knowledge of studio lighting and common studio equipment is essential to taking great pictures and making your subjects look their best. The goal of this group is to provide a comfortable and non-judgmental atmosphere to learn the art of studio photography, perfect your techniques, h …

Calling individuals looking for constructive feedback on their writing and who are willing to offer feedback on the writing of others. Are you a writer? Do you spend hours, days, minutes, or even just seconds every day, week, or month working on your writing? Have you put words on to page are are unsure of your tone, characters, writing voice, or some other component of your writing? This is a group focused on sitting down and looking at writing and offering good, honest, constructive feedback.

This group was inspired by the hundreds of workshops I have given all over the US. Photographers were asking for ways to build their portfolios with high quality images and unique concepts. They were running out of ideas / did not have ideas, could not find models, locations or sets and were hitting a wall. After all a photography web-site filled with photos of your dog or your own children might not say "professional" in a way you want it to. This is what we will do here. The instructors will a …

Do you enjoy taking photographs of men naked OR do you enjoy being photographed in the nude? Or perhaps you want to learn some new photography skills and appreciate the male body (you can visit http://www.imagesmale.com for examples of this type of work). To view examples of more erotic work (private gallery), please request a password from dave@imagesmale.com. We're a group of photographers and models who get together in a small group (workshops are limited in attendance to allow everyone time …

My goal for this group is to bring together woman in the community who are running their own business making homemade goods or selling vintage goods. (ETSY shops) A tight knit community and bond between women in the area can  provide an amazing creative atmosphere! However it's not required that you have a business, if you are just interested in knitting, scrap-booking, and other crafts then this is the group for you!

Have a fun Night Out, and create a masterpiece! Think you can't paint? At So Van Gogh!, anyone can have a great time creating a work of art! Bring your friends and favorite snacks for an evening of fun, and our artist will give you step-by-step instructions so you can paint a beautiful, one of a kind creation to take home and display! Join us on any of our events, or schedule your own painting party to celebrate any occasion!

This group is open to anyone interested in learning how to see and draw like an architect! Architectural Sketching Workshop is for: 1) Beginners: (Middle & High School), great exposure for someone who is interested in architecture as a college major. 2) Architecture Students: architect / designers looking to augment their portfolio with beautiful drawings. 3) General Artists: people who enjoy learning about the architecture of Old Town Alexandria and drawing outside.