“ I am a HUGE procrastinator and would love to see a group dedicated to figuring out a workable solution! Also to just hang out and have fun with new people! ”

“ Hello!! I am new to the area and am looking for fellow artists to explore ideas and create! ”

“ I'm very interested in learning collage techniques whether it be on canvas, altered books, etc. ”

“ I want to get together with other brooklyn artists and make stuff. ”

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“ Hi - my name, Kriti, means "creation" -- and that's what I hope to do here! I would love to be part of a group to do crafts together, and share our knowledge of how to do it. I do collages, cards, drawing, and a few other things. Looking forward to i ”

“ Hello to all. I'm here looking to expand my horizons and meet new friends. I also have a 31/2 month old pit bull/shepard mix, Buddha McLovin, who also want to make new friends! ”

“ I'm a creative writer who is always looking for new forms and ideas in theatre and life. ”

“ To meet artists that are looking to join together and rent space, create, market and sell all types of media. On the North Shore of Staten Island. ”

“ Hello everyone! Have moved to NYC about 4 years ago and I am a fine Artist. I work with oils on canvas and I also do graphic design. Who knows, maybe I can teach kids Since I am fairly new here, I would love to make some new freinds as I go along. ”

“ It will be great to meet other like-minded people and I look forward to sharing some fun while getting to know new people. ”

“ I've been collecting materials for a few years and want to make things out of them. Looking for tips, advice and critiques. ”

“ I've been making ATC's and collages for awhile now and I really love it. It's a great way to express myself through art. I would love to get together with other people who enjoy all kinds of paper crafts. ”

“ I share my metal finishing knowledge( sandblasting, powdercoating and polishing) ”

“ Hola, I love collage and would enjoy doing it in a group setting. Working together creatively helps motivate me and can be fun ! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I make card and would like to meet others who like to create. ”

“ zine fest? you guys are brilliant!! someone start this thing pronto. i'm busy working on the punkymoms meetup i just started. we should do a zine for our group and share with you. hip hip hooray! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i would like to share the love of art with others. Share ideas, gain inspiration and meet new people with similar interests. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want the inspiration of seeing what other artists are doing, to learn new techniques, and to enjoy the congeniality of other like-minded artists. ”

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“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in pursuing a Master's degree in Art Therapy and would like to talk to anyone in this field. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need some assistance in becoming a better collage artist and I thought a group like this would be beneficial and fun!! ”

“ My name is Alma Stoller. I am a fabric, fiber and mixed media artist. ”

“ I am a french artist who are studying in the school of Les Beaux Arts ein France. I am here to meet other artist or people who like art. ”

“ I'd love to meet other people on Staten Island who are interested in all sorts of paper arts -- bookmaking, altered books, collage, fiber art and papermaking -- it'd be great creating things around others who share your passion for the process! ”

“ because crafting is so much more fun with creative talkative girls to share it with. ”

“ I want local Yarn Swap Meetups because hsaring yarn is FUN!!! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want people to participate in my mail art projects! ”

“ Hi - I love the idea of a group for jewelry and card-making. I love both, along with making simple books. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because my work consists of most of these techniques. ”