A Matryoshka doll or a nested/nesting doll is a Russian doll or toy which features a set of dolls in decreasing sizes nested within one another. I chose this name for the group because I believe everyone is complex and has many layers to their personality and discussion can be a tool to explore the many facets that exist in others, thus creating true intimacy and camaraderie. I feel that is missing today. The Nested Doll is a group for those who really enjoy great conversation and deep and hone …

Have you always wanted to sing, but never did? Did other things get in your way, like a day job? Or, did you sing a long time ago and want to get back into it? Well, here's your chance to make your life-long dream come true! You will….Learn  from of a lively, friendly audience of your peers. Receive coaching, and critiques, Stretch your abilities and artistic expression, Build your self confidence while working to meet your goals,  You will have fun and be encouraged.  JOURNEY FROM WORKSHOPTO  S …

Teale Street Sculpture Studio & Workshops Uninstructed Life Drawing workshop with Model, Long Poses. Thursday nights 7PM to 10PM. $15.00, Great Models. 11847 Teale Street Culver City LA CA 90230 (310) 397 2697 sculpturestudio@me.com

Fashion, Art, Music, Entertainment & Design. Are you looking for a unique unconventional hot venue? Get into the hottest scene in the city. Indulge in a fun experience and an artful visual scene and meet exciting creative and beautiful people. Listen to the best music and live entertainment. Innovative social events and activities. Be part of an exclusive elite social scene. Events produced has a unique theme, complete with stunning visuals and projection screens, and entertainment rangin …

Wish you could meet other people who work at the local coffee shop or in their slippers at home? Want to share ideas for business, freelancing, etc.? Join us and other coworkers who are discovering the value and power of working side by side on your own projects. We'll be highlighting events all around the L.A. area, at existing coworking spaces as well as forming ones. Welcome back to Coworking Los Angeles (formerly WhereMMM). We're reviving this long-dormant MeetUp group to make it so …

How often do you allow yourself to spend time reflecting, writing, doing artwork, and connecting with yourself and others? Reenter and rediscover the times in your life that you are most deeply connected to; those that have defined who you are and how you live. Identify the stories that only you can tell, and in telling them, begin to transform your present and future. We are looking for co-organizers to arrange no-cost Signs of Grace Writing Meetups in convenient locations, especially in Long …

We're a group of actors, writers, editors, artists and directors both inside and outside the system. We exist to make creative works both promotional and viral and we rely on the strength of our members to do it. There is no flaking, there is no meeting without end, and there is no class structure making you take a series of levels that only serve to stall the creative process--there is only the work. There is no fee, there is no obligation, we are not a paid class. We are, instead, a cong …

Profile taking your creativity to the next level... Teale Street Sculpture Studio, formerly known as the Robert Cunningham Studio and LA Art Space, is home to many artists producing figurative and abstract work. We have been serving the art community in the Los Angeles area for the past 30 years, helping people like you realize the projects of their dreams. Our instructors teach the fundamentals of traditional figure sculpture--anatomy, proportion, and structure. We have beginner to advanced cla …

If you are an artist or model that looooooooves pin-up art from the 1940's and 1950's, this groups is for you. Every other Saturday we're holding a figure drawing workshop for anyone that wants to do live figure study of pin-ups. Each workshop includes a dolled-up hot mama in a period type setting. We do both long and short pose, and encourage artists from all mediums to come and get inspired or hone their craft.

High level training for singers of all stripes who want to strengthen their vocal technique and troubleshoot vocal issues. Arrive on time. Come ready to work. Must RSVP - Space is very limited.

What? We love drums!  What kinds? *    Aburukuwa   *    Acha drum   *    Agogô   *    Anvil   *    Apito   *    Ashiko   *    Atabaque   *    Balafon   *    Bass drum   *    Batá drum   *    Bedug   *    Bell Chime   *    Bell Tree   *    Bendir   *    Bodhrán with cipín (tipper)   *    Bombo   *    Bonang   *    Bongo   *    Bougarabou   *    Cabasa   *    Cabasa/Afuche   *    cachimbo (smallest drum, highest pitch)   *    Caisa   *    Caixa   *    caja (largest drum, lowest pitch)   *    Caj …

If you're a South Asian or Indian artist, musician, who works in flim, who works in games, or any creative medium and you're interested in networking with other creative South Asian or Indian professionals, having a venue to showcase your creative works, or find other creative people to bounce ideas off of, this organization is for you. Nothing fancy :)

Writing a novel? Screenplay? Non Fiction? Comedy? Regardless of the genre, writing is a solitary act. But sometimes its good for the writer's soul to connect with other writers. This is an informal group that meets once a month to talk about writing, do some writing excercises, get feedback, ideas, or anything else you need to keep you inspired and writing.

Hi! My name is Angela Ai and I am an actress and singer/songwriter as well as a healer/therapist. I work with a lot of actors, singers and artists who are stuck emotionally and creatively. I have a knack for getting people unblocked and moving into their dreams. So if you ready to take the next step into your greatness as an artist, come join me!

The Masters of Harmony is a male musical ensemble, performing primarily in the barbershop style and dedicated to musical excellence. Our mission is to preserve the uniquely American art form known as barbershop harmony, promote fellowship among our members, encourage music appreciation in schools and the community, contribute to musical causes, and support other singing organizations.

Are you looking for a boost in life? Need a burst of inspiration? At this event, we will have live spoken word with inspirational, uplifting, and empowering messages. We will also offer the book with all of the powerful pieces, personally signed, to be enjoyed at your leisure.

Network with other performing artists, collaborate in shows, show trades, events, and even touring. This group is created with the purpose of uniting musicians of all genres together to increase the awesomeness of the L.A. music scene.

Having trouble finding a cool literary community in Los Angeles? Want to make new friends and network with accomplished writers & literary professionals? Then you've come to the right place! Every month, we host a networking event for writers & literary professionals at a bar in Downtown L.A. or West L.A. We also organize monthly book panels, readings and discussions featuring award-winning writers in many genres including fiction, memoir, screenwriting, TV writing, journalism and playwriting. T …

Offered by The Institute for Uncontrollable Juvenile Delinquency and Ecstatic Beauty: Recipes for World Peace: This is an affordable alternative to longer workshops for writers—from wannabees to pros—who need inspiration, unusual exercises, and/or critical assistance overcoming difficulties or just trying to get something going.This fun little scouting group will especially appeal to those attracted to so-called "fringe" topics, such as eating non-Monsanto engineered foodlike products, girls wal …

We love choral singing because in choir, we meet awesome people, challenge ourselves, and have fun. Our rep is an eclectic mix of international, contemporary music. Intermediate sight-reading skill is helpful, but not required. Please join us if you are an adventurous, creative, committed, and joyful spirit. Thank you for sharing your voices with us!