“ I just moved here from Ohio. I would like to know where i can find a good zine!!! Please help CA is crazy big :) have a great day every1 ”

“ Hi! I have a background in printmaking and bookarts...I'd love to get together with other folks and make some books! ”

“ I love the idea of a monthly discussion group to foster empowerment, support, advice and friendship through conversations with other women! I am so looking forward to meeting you all. ”

“ Looking to find new friends with similar interests. ”

“ hello, I do bookbinding; various kinds for aprox a year, (ceramic's for 30, beading for ~20, Birch bark weaving for ~4...) I moved here (SoCal) 8 mo ago from Fairbanks Alaska, & what I miss most in my art group (Not -40!). You all sound interesting. ”

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“ ENTJ here.. I know only 2% of population is this, but if anyone wants to invite me, I am available. Hope to meet you all soon! ”

“ I'm a writer & artist newly relocated to Redondo Beach from Minneapolis. I used to teach paper art classess of all kinds and am very involved in mail art and collaborative art projects. I enjoy collage, abstract art & use text in most of my work. ”

“ To meet new people.... To play with new puggies... To have fun boating...(I live on my boat) To feel the breeze on my motorcycle....well, once I learn how to ride it, that is ;o) To continue personal growth - both inner & outer... ”

“ I would like to improve my skills and meet like-minded people. ”

“ A writer of screenplays working on my first YA novel and working towards that first sale... ”

“ It's lonely doing Art all by yourself. When you meet with a group of others who share your interests, it is so inspiring. I would love to meet others who share my interest in ATCs, Altered Books and Paper Crafts to share ideas and trade ATCs. ”

“ Hello all! Im an artist whos studying illustration at Art Center College of Design. Im also looking for an art communtiy I can be with. :o) ”

“ Looking to meet other creative and innovative people for collaboration, inspiration, construction, destruction, etc. ”

“ I am interested in assemblage art....and meeting creative people. ”

“ My husband and I just moved to the area and I am looking for a fun group of people to have fun with, learn new techniques and inspire one another. ”

“ Hi everyone, I'm a filmmaker, interested in art journaling, mail art, art sharing. My film 1000 Journals, about the 1000 Journals Project, was screening in Nov. 2007 at the AFI Fest. More here: http://www.1000journalsfilm.com ”

“ I am a mother of two girls 11.5 and 12.5 and I homeschool. We live in the Camarillo/Pt. Hueneme area. Love to craft of all sorts. I have a moms meetup group, a Nutrition/Exercise meetup and soon to have a "ALL CRAFT" meet. I work from home with RELIV ”

“ Interested in Rubber Stamping, Altered Art and Mixed Media. Whether it be on cards, books, ATC's. Getting together to be inspired and come up with creative and new ideas! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's encouraging to meet with other like-minded artists. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to get expose to people who love to draw and paint so that I can have activity that will enhance my skill. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it would be great to meet other artists in my area. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I think it would be fun. 8-] I've never been to one before, tho I've been trading and collecting for some time. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's a great way to meet people with whom I share common interests! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to learn more about ATC's. I'm new to that type of art. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm interested in getting to know other artists. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I've just begun to explore my craftier side and would love to meet like-minded people. I enjoy being inspired by and learning from others. I live in Upland, about 30 miles east of L.A. ”

“ Hi,I would really like to meet other people who enjoy the same things as much as I do. It would be fun to share ideas & get feedback on projects,etc.. ”

“ I want local Altered Books Meetups because I am new to the art and would like to meet with others interested in altered art. ”

“ I want local Artist Trading Cards Meetups because I enjoy meeting people and sharing ideas. ”

“ I want local Scrapbooking Meetups because I am new to scrapbooking and people can give some great pointers and insight. ”

“ I want local Indie Publishing Meetups because I just got finished with a short story i need help with geting it published. thanks ”

“ Great idea...but don't forget about us kitties too!!! :-) ”

“ I want local Collage Meetups because I would like to share different techniques and become creatively energized! ”

“ i want to meet others who have similar challenges in order to learn/share/support each other-- all for the main goal: to get BETTER!!! :( :) ”