Welcome to Creative to the Core. My name is Charles Hackbarth and I am an artist, writer, musician and expressive arts facilitator. I am currently finishing up a Transformational Counsellor training program at Lifespace Institute. I have worked in social services for 30 years and have been organizing and facilitating expressive arts workshops for about 18 years. I believe that at the core of our beings lies a wellspring of creative energy. Some of us learn techniques to shape that creative ener …

About Our Studio Pink Panther Studios is located in one of Toronto's most popular photography areas. It is easily accessible by car or public transportation. Now solely run by co-founder Toni Wallachy, you can expect nothing less than pure, visual XTC through the lens.  You'll definitely find this seasons workshops sensual, sassy and peppered to the nines with colour and spunk. Currently all workshops are listed on our Meet-up web site, Creative-Imaging-Photography.  You can easily review all …

Dare to be better! From Traditional Martial Arts to Modern MMA, we teach the best to make you the best. Teaching a variety of martial arts, with Taijutsu as our foundation, we provide instruction to a small group of dedicated martial artists, who work with each other to improve each others skills in all areas. We provide an ego-free environment to allow the fostering of true brotherhood in the martial world. All levels of expertise are welcome; every class offers knowledge, no matter what your b …

An Exploration of Acting, Improvisation, Clown, and Therapeutic Arts! “There can be no transforming of darkness into light and of apathy into movement without emotion” Carl Jung The Playground: The group meetups will consist of an exploration of techniques and games drawn from various Acting, Improv, Clown and Therapeutic traditions.  Classes will include warm-ups tailored towards increasing sense-awareness and tapping into your intuitive self, games to enhance a sense of playfulness and creat …

Welcome to the Beach Photo Club! The Beach Photo Club is a local community interest club, which is volunteer-driven to promote members interest and knowledge of photography. We strive to provide activities and services as agreed by the members and to promote the appreciation and participation in the photographic arts. History The Beach Photo Club was formed in 1997. The first meeting was held at the Beach Arts Centre on Queen Street near Woodbine (now condos). A thriving local community club, wh …

Hello ladies! I am so excited to offer you this Meetup. It is my privilege to be a Licensed Teacher of a most beautiful practice, which I would like to introduce to you. Created by Rachael Jayne Groover, founder of The Yin Project and author of the book, "Powerful and Feminine", The Art of Feminine Presence is a body of work that awakens and develops your magnetic power. Deeply potent, this practice ignites your feminine magnetism immediately. And others see it instantly. With your magnetic femi …

Ever searched for a place where you could truly be seen and heard? Ever wondered how you could learn and master the artful skill of connecting deeply to others? What else is out there... Some great places out there to connect with other great people. Almost all may attract similar people and a recipe on how to relate, yet true connection is not prescribed, it is -- like life -- improvised! At the same time, there is a science to building deep relationships and an art to connecting truly. Some …

Spread your artistic horizons by learning encaustic art with Toronto-based artist Heather Gentleman. Heather’s Hag Atelier studio is located in the heart of Toronto’s vibrant and historic Distillery District . Whether you’re a novice or a practicing artist, you’ll learn this fascinating wax technique with thoughtful one-on-one, semi private instruction from Heather. You’ll be supplied with your own pan and storage area as well as access to brushes, tools and heating implements. For your health a …

This meetup group is for all those strong, independent and fantastic single women (age range 35-45) who are passionate about life. You want to connect with other positive ladies about things that matter in your life - special interests, the city, or your career. You don’t feel the need to commiserate about past relationships or dating life. In fact, you are looking forward, enjoying life and wanting to make new friendships along the way. The diary refers to events planned for the group like: D …

I decided to start this group with the hopes of meeting some local photographers who would be interested in getting together for some shoots around town. Alongside we can share our experiences in this art, our knowledge about photography and perhaps learn some new tip and tidbits to take better and more eye-catching pictures. So if you're seriously interested in photography both as a professional or just for fun, and are looking forward to taking some awesome pictures around town, you should j …

"Little one, whoever you are, wherever you are, there are little ones just like you all over the world." - Mem Fox Heart Transformers is a group for everyone interested in promoting human welfare and basic human values, such as love and compassion. The group is founded on the fundamental belief that we all deserve love, compassion, and respect. We will show love and compassion not only in our daily lives, but we will also engage in various initiatives/activities that seek to help one anot …

This group is for people who love dance, especially ballet. We plan group outings to ballet performances happening in the Toronto/Golden Horseshoe area and even further afield. We also organize ballet appreciation seminars. Join up if you want access to tickets (discounted when possible) and to have the pleasure of sharing your ballet experience with like-minded fans, and if you want to deepen your appreciation of this wonderful art form

This group is all about fun. Only relaxed and fun loving people are welcome. Do you like biking, hiking, camping and dining? Here is a great opportunity for you. If you like nature and the outdoors, you are among friends. Our club members enjoy the outdoors and being involved first hand with outdoor activities. Whether it’s biking, hiking in the woods on a weekend outing, paddling our favorite stream, or traveling to find breath taking scenery and adventure, we love taking every opportunity to e …

iFriends ART Month! INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS If you enjoy friendship, activities, music, arts, networking, socializing, parties, learning, sharing, inspiration, personal/professional development, travel, culture, language, and/or some fun, and you like them for free, this is the group for you!! The goals of this Meetup group are three-fold: (1) To promote cross-cultural dialogue and cultural/language exchange through a variety of free local activities and events, as well as international trips. ( …

This is a group of Toronto Camera Club Members who like to participate in Outings throughout the city. This will include photography shooting outings as well as visits to galleries and lectures.

A group i'm proposing to see if any hardcore or passionate MMA/UFC fans in the greater toronto area would be interested in watching events with other  fans. I enjoy watching the sport with others who are passionate, respectful, and and have a thirst for knowledge of the sport. I have been a fan of MMA for nearly a decade and hope to meet others who are  fans like myself and see how this group goes. I will also need all the help and suggestions I can get.

This group is aimed at individuals that have interest in gaining knowledge, acquiring new skills and networking with like-minded individuals that are preppers and survivalists. It is completely non-profit, free and open to anyone. For anyone wondering: We don't believe in Zombies... We don't believe the world is going to end.... We don't wear tin foil hats.... We have a life.... We're not a doom and gloom group that worries about something that may never happen. Actually, quite the opposite. We' …

IMPROV in the PARK! Time to play and re-connect with those inner worlds, exploring that vast imagination we all had once upon a time.  Come on out for an afternoon of adventure, laughter and spontaneity.  New friends and delightful possibilities are bound to come our way. This is an opportunity like no other to deepen our confidence, creativity and communication skills. Our Improv Instructors will lead a series of hands-on exercises to break the ice, energize the soul and rejuvenate a life's j …

If you like burlesque performances and vintage pin-up photography styles, you should join this group. If you or someone you know was involved in burlesque or pin up in the past, come share stories and photos with us. If you are involved you should join us. If you are a burlesque performer or a pin-up model, this is a great group to promote yourself in and be appreciated. If you want to see more burlesque and pin-up performers in our area, this is a great place to promote all that. We are based i …

This is a group for anyone who is interested in working with wool. We will also try to facilitate group projects where everyone is involved in making something together. All skills levels are welcome.

This group is for anyone interested in attending a unique multidisciplinary art exhibit and staying up to date with all the activities around show. We execute an annual exhibit which highlights the cultural and rich energy of the distinct and very colorful African-Canadian community of Canada. This is a group to meet other fashion and art enthusiasts looking to meet young professionals and emerging artists attending our events.

Want to bring your photos to the next level? Want to quickly build a great portfolio for yourself? Want to advance beyond your camera limits? Want to learn how to take pictures of a bullet frozen in mid air or a water droplet at 1/30'000th of a second, when your SLR camera clearly can't go above 1/8'000 shutter speed? Want to know what is the best equipment to buy and where to buy it? Want to know what exactly you need for a pro studio? Want to know how to digitally enhance your images to perfec …

Toronto Photo Club is an online photo community uniting local photographers to share their work and passion. Our meet-ups will include city outings with a model, studio workshops photo opportunities and image evaluation parties. New members welcome! To create your FREE personal profile at the Toronto Photo Club click here and join our Meetup group.

Let's mingle with fellow 30-Somethings as we re-visit the Toronto landscape together. @ 30-Something in Toronto, you can expect to find a good variety of event's, everything from self-improvement to going out for some fine ethnic cuisine. Or if you're the type who likes to keep a low profile, then hopefully you can join us at one of the monthly coffee meet-ups. THey will be held at selected downtown and surrounding area cafes. Here is a taste of some of the monthly events we'll be hosting; a …

Meet fellow Anime Fans near you! Come to a local Anime Meetup for fun, friends and talk about your favorite Anime/Manga artists, shows and games. Share your own art and fiction! Whatever interests you about Anime and Manga is welcome here. Watch from a projector and a DVD player

We live in an ever-shrinking world, where the modern technology and transportation systems make it easier than ever to connect with people from any corner of the world. We also have the fortune to live in a vibrant city that is home to people of many different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. The goal of this Meetup group is to promote cross-cultural dialogue and cultural exchange through a variety of local activities and events, as well as international trips. The World Cultures and Travel Club …

The Toronto Wine Meet-up group is a very informal way to educate people from different walks of life with an interest in wine, from newbie to oenophile. We meet monthly and are hosted by wine experts for a fun evening trying a few different kinds of wine. No wine snobs allowed! We also want to open the group up to a variety of people with a variety of interests. Toronto has so much to offer and we want to create an environment where we can enjoy many types of social activities where we can enjoy …

There are shuls, 30-somethings groups, golf clubs and singles bars; but where's a self-respecting, fun-loving, interesting 45-plus Jewish single supposed to go to meet like-minded people? This Meetup just might be the place. If you are Jewish and not your average prince or princess, join up and join in. We'd all love to meet you! We've held POG events across the GTA, from Thornhill to the Beaches.  If you've got any ideas in mind for future events, bring 'em on!  Email them to the POG organizer …