“ Hello.. I would love to learn more knitting on top of what i already know, and enjoy meeting new people ”

“ Hello: MY name is Jackie and I have a passion for crafting. I make crafts and I have friends bring a quest with you to my home on special occasions. I would be happy to meet new people to share our ideas. Thanks ”

“ I would like to meeet fellow crafters to learn from each other and form lasting friendships. I would also like to connect with other crafters interested in selling their works cooperatively. ”

“ Hi, I design, make and sell jewelry using Swarovski crystals, semi-precious stones and metal. Woul dlove to brainstorm with other beading addicts! ”

“ i love black or dark colored '67 and '68 fastback mustangs. if anyone has one, i'd like to put it in my movie. thanks! ”

“ There's great need for support groups of all kinds. I think people of similar interests or needs getting together is one of the best way's people who share this earth can learn and benefit from one another. Enriching each others lives is a blessing. ”

“ I'm a crocheter from Brooklyn who is also Certified Crochet Teacher and member of the CGOA and NYC Crochet Guild. ”

“ Hello Everyone, i m newer in this area and would like to meet other crafters and maybe making some new friends. ”

“ Looking for classes, shop space, tools, inspiration? Check out Makeville Studio: a new woodworking / DIY/ craft / art studio in Gowanus/Park Slope, Brooklyn. More info: www.makeville.com ”

“ Hi I am looking for a group in beadwork and jewelry making. I want to get out and meet people and share my crafts. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like to organize soon meetups for creative people in the NY area. I have in mind an area in Little Neck. If the details work out I'll be able to start the meetups or some sort of sales venue. ”

“ Hello! I decided to start this group because there seems to be no Meetup group in our area for the confident, strong, creative, attractive, going-places kind of 40-something girls that we are! This will be a fun place to make new friends and meet ot ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'am a beginner and so anxious to learn!! ”

“ Meet other jewelry makers & share our love for jewelry making ”

“ I love making miniatures, and collecting the fine arts. I have a couple of dolls that I made in miniature & would like to meet up with others who would like to do the same ”

“ My name is Danielle Beaty. I am a jewelry designer/metalsmith/lampworker. I also instruct and just moved to Staten Island. Looking forward to meeting other artist/designers like myself and make some new friends. :) ”

“ I am a artist and I'm always keen on learning new crafts. ”

“ Hi my name is Elena, I never went ski diving but would like to try it, so I hope you will show me. I am active and do lots of sports and even flew a plane once, never jumped out of one though :-). ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I rowed in college....Great work-out. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have started designing, making and selling fused glass jewelry. I am most interested in meeting others who have similar interests. ”

“ Classically trained sculptor. I have a BFA and a minor in Computer Science. I live in Belleville and work in the city. ”

“ Hi - my baby is chicky and she is the love of my life! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my daughter is interested ”

“ Glassblowing classes and flameworking workshop at GlassRoots Studio, a non profit glass organization. Hot shop rental. Private classes available.10 Bleeker St, Newark NJ. Tel 973.353.9555 hotglass@andromeda.rutgers.edu ”

“ I make and sell my own jewelry would love to learn some new styles and techiques. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because, I want to learn more about the making of candle. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love art and crafts and want to learn new skills. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have 5 year plan to buy land in W Virginia for sustainable community, wish to network. ”

“ Hello I recently took a lampwork bead making class & hope to connect with local artists/teachers. Been taking a range of classes & will do a Level 1 PMC Cert. & dichroic glass fusion classes in June. High interest to learn & share info on glass. ”

“ Hello, Elizabeth! I have been flameworking since 2002, and have a studio in my home on Staten Island. ”

“ I am been in stained glass for about 12 years and in fused glass for about 6 months. I love it It is still a hobby for me and I enjoy sharing my creations with others. I am always looking for new iteas to try . ”

“ Hello Elizabeth, my name is Rebecca McGlynn. I've been kilnforming for about 2 years and have done stained glass as well. Currently I am exploring lampworking/torch work. I live in East Brunswick, NJ and have a home based shop. Thanks, Rebecca ”

“ Hi there! I'm joining because glass art is an interesting hobby. Interested in learning more. ”

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“ I have been making Stained Glass for the last 6 years. I hope to turn this hobby into a small business when I retire. The name of my business is "Glass by Frass". I use Spectrum Silvercoats. See my works in the MSN Group Heart of stained glass. ”

“ Hi - I've been flameworking for a couple of years and just got my own studio setup a few months ago. It would be a pleasure to meet other Glass Artists. ”

“ Brian Gingras Off Hand blown Glass Leominster, MA ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like to make things & learn how to make new things ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love working with glass, and with beads and designing jewelry. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a mosaic artist in Princeton looking to connect with others who share my passion! ”

“ Hi,I teach Chinese Yoga . http://yoga.meetup.com/343/ and I'm a Modern Chan Buddhist and human rights activist. I'm the organizer of ''Spiritual Freedom and Bohemian Circle for an Ethical Society" http://spirituality.meetup.com/180/ ”

“ I want local Jewelry Making Meetups because I enjoy learning and sharing various jewelry making techniques. I like sharing and learning new jewelry making techniques. ”

“ I want local Beadwork Meetups because it's convenient....and I don't have to drive far, when there's inclimate weather. ”