Are you a music lover?  Of course you are!  Here is what we do, and a little further down you'll find what tools we're using. 1. We Socialize 2. We Learn. 3. We Create. For Socializing, we meet bi-weekly for general discussion / laptop jams, with coffee on Saturdays one week and 'pizza-night' on Thursdays the other week. We are also putting together a "play and tell" event at the Center for Contemporary Arts in mid-March, with one or two 'dry run' sessions before that in Feb.  Like a poetry re …

This is a friendly group for Photographers, Models and Make-up Artist. Photographers can participate in discussion, workshops and photo shoots to improve their skills in photography, portraiture, lighting, compositing, etc. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged to join. There are no requirements, but owning a digital camera would be helpful, but, most importantly, a desire to become a better photographer. A DSLR will be used for most discussions but members are not required to own a DSLR, …

If you've ever wondered what it is that makes a photograph great—or more important, how you can make a great photograph—here's your opportunity to learn from our experts. National Geographic's renowned photographers shed light on every phase of the art and science of picture taking. As a member of this group, you'll be the first to learn about exciting workshops, seminars, and other events in the Bay Area and beyond that will teach you how to judge and control natural light to your advantage, fi …

What's the difference between a snapshot, a commercial image and a Fine Art photograph? The answer, of course, is subjective and very much "in the eyes" (and minds) of the photographer and individuals viewing the work. This group will consider what makes photography rather unique among the Visual Arts. Light, composition, intent, and technique are a short list of topics we'll explore, both in the studio and on location. Take a look at our past and upcoming meetings and workshops, and consider jo …

Are you annoyed that you have to separate the people that "know jQuery" from the people that actually know JavaScript? Know which direction the browser reads CSS and why that matters for performance? Know how opacity alters compositing in the GPU? Have SpeedTracer, DynaTrace, and others installed on your machine? This group is for you. Moderated by a past core developer of Firebug.

Let Your Creativity Sparkle & Shine with Music & Songwriting a 6-week laboratory of life-changing discoveries Tuesdays 6:30-9:15pm February 15 - March 22 Songs inspire us in many ways... to dance, to take action, to reflect, to smile, to cry, to feel enraged, joyful or transformed. Have you always wanted to express yourself in song?  Are you a writer who would like to set your words to music?  Or a musician who has always played other people's songs and now you'd like to write your own?  You …

Welcome to all Bay Area Photography Events! Our Meetup is open to all photographers regardless of your current level of knowledge about photography, the kind of photography that you do or the type of camera that you use. We will have meetings, classes, workshops and group gatherings mostly in San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma and Napa Counties. Group Outings, Group Photo Shoots, Lighting, Composition, Posing of Subjects, Working with Strobe Lighting in a Photo Studio, Natural Light Photography, Strob …

Hello Everyone! In the OtherWorlds Fantasy Art Group we will be exploring photographic and artistic methods of expression such as High Definition Range images, multiple images, time exposure photographs, composite photographs, macro images, 3-D, infrared imagery and more!!  We will develop artistic, both photographic and computer rendered visual concepts, representing OtherWorldly and Fantasy imagery and/or *our world* seen in a different or unique way. We would like to see photographers and ar …

Word play games like dictionary, headlines, composite stories, alliteration slams, and finish-the-sentence... just for fun; and thematic story-sharing for meaning-making and reflection. Limericks and haiku, iambic pentameter, and invention of new words!

40's+ baby boomers or others who just love to enjoy a good time, sing or play 50's, 60's, 70's music. Bring your guitar, bongos, tambourine or just your 'shower only' voice that will blend in perfectly with everyone else's. We provide song books for you to pick your favorites. This is not for original compositions or performers. Think of it as kind of live karaoke. Please be prepared to bring something good to eat for 8-10 people. Preferably vegetarian. We will provide paper goods so there will …