A group for quirky, crafty, creative gals (and guys too!). We welcome all levels of experience and interests. You never know where our imaginations will lead us. Hopefully no place too scary! Our Meetups will take place at The Soundry in Vienna, VA…

“ If I had a Native American spirit guide it would probably be a racoon. Bright colors & shiny things captivate me & get the creativity in me circulating. I love hand crafts, knitting, jewelry design and sewing, most of all learning from others. ”

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“ I want these local Meetups because I am starting a business making aromatherapy, herbal, candles and soap products. Want to hear from others who have been doing this longer than I have, who may have some useful tips. ”

“ I would love to attend- lets make it happen ”

“ My name is Vanessa, and I'm from NYC. I moved to Alexandria, VA last year and just moved to DC (finally!). I crochet, and sell my stuff, and I am also a pastry chef; trying to save up for my own patisserie. I moved here with my bf for his work (he ”

“ Hello, my name is Tracy. I've learned to create crocheted materials by pattern books. I'd enjoy groups because I dont know many crafters personally. I figure we could exchange business ideas and have fun crafting together on a regular basis. ”

“ Hey Gang...........would like to take a break from the studio to chat with some fellow "Mud Dogs". Give a shout when it's time to get together. Tim ”

“ I'd like to learn about local resources for selling custom korker bow hair accessories, shoes, & flip flops for girls. I also sell fabric covered button jewelry and handmade breast cancer awareness items. Proceeds go to American Cancer Society. ”

“ Hello. I like craft work since I was kid ”

“ Hey everyone, I'm a travel nurse very new to Alexandria and I am interested in meeting new people. ”

“ I am a bead artist just trying to break into the selling side of things and would like to network with others with more experience in the business side of beading. I also just want to share the joy of creating beautiful things! ”

“ Hi to all! This is Donna from Upper Marlboro. I am retired from work but I don't want to retire from life. I want to have fun and learn new things. Friends make it more fun. ”

“ Hello, I am in the Alexandria VA Area , joined this group so that I can connect with others and also NETWORK and PROMOTE my Jewelry Business and other ideas that I may have. ”

“ I am an event planner, a reader, a writer, a crafter, a salsa dancer, and a mom. I love to network with people and learn new things as well as show off what it is I can do. Always looking for new mentors and friends in my life. ”

“ I Love Beading..... looking for other who love to bead.... It is relaxing. ”

“ Hi, my name is Ina and love to do beadwork. I have been beading for over ten years. I would love to meet others beaders to broaden my knowledge of various techniques, also to meet new people ”

“ I'm a crafter in fiber and jewelry and would be interested in sharing ideas and inspiration...and motivation to get creating again. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love crafts and want to see new ideas from others ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to meet new, fun people and also learn new crafts. ”

“ I like to meet people with same situation , to support each other, and to be positive about our future. ”

“ I'd love to meet and learn from other crafters! ”

“ I am sorry everyone for not putting the information in. I would like Jewelry making meet-ups because I teach Jewelry Making Classes and from time to time I look for others who have special techniques to share in my classes. This may mean employment. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like to craft. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to crafts and want new ideas and to hear from other with there new Idea ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'd like to share experience and knowledge with other craftists . It can also be an opportunity to meet other people with common interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in joining a group to have fun sharing, learning and creating!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to get new ideas and meet people that value craft and have more experience than I do. ”

“ I want local Jewelry Making Meetups because i want to learn about Jewelry Design. ”

“ I want local Craft Sellers Meetups because I am always learning and needing inspiration for my screenprinting, bookmaking, collage, gocco, etc. I don't have any artist peers - somewhat new to Silver Spring! ”

“ craft trades ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a crafter. ”

“ I want local Craft Sellers Meetups because I want to start selling my floorcloths and would love to speak to others about it. ”

“ I want local Jewelry Making Meetups because its a fun and great way to met interesting people who enjoy the same craft, and to learn from one another. ”

“ Hi! My name is Ana, I grew up in Arlington and just moved back into the area (was living in Charlottesville). I don't sell crafts at the moment but I WANT to..that would be living the dream! I'd love to meet people who already do this...maybe get ”

“ Hi, I'm Martha Sayre and have beenmaking jewelry and other crafts for over 10 years. I recently opened my own store in Baltimore where I'm selling my crafts and those made by others. ”

“ Haven't started selling the crafts yet, just making them. I do album cover purses, knitting, deconstructed clothes, duct tape crafts, tshirt printing, etc. ”