Art Groups For Women

Columbus Unleash Your Inner Artist Today

If you have been wanting to try your hand at art but are not sure where to start, this is the perfect place to begin. Our goal for this meetup is to strip away the pressure of making a masterpiece and simply enjoy the process of creating something new. We will provide a relaxed, supportive space in Columbus where you can experiment with different materials, ask questions, and learn basic techniques at your own pace alongside others who are just starting out. This session is designed specifically for people who feel like they do not have a creative bone in their body or those who have not picked up a brush since school. You do not need any prior experience or fancy supplies to join us. Just bring an open mind and a willingness to make a bit of a mess as we explore the foundations of art together. We would love to have you join the group, so please take a moment to RSVP if you think you can make it.

Fall Arts & Crafternoon

**Join us for a Fall Sunday Crafternoon!** Whether you are looking to carve out dedicated creative time, wanting to get a lingering project across the finish line, or just looking to chat with fellow local makers—this is the space for you. 🧵 **What to Bring** Bring any art or craft project you are currently working on, as long as it is portable and quiet. Think: * **Yarn & Thread:** Knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross-stitch, hand-sewing, mending. * **Paper & Sketching:** Sketchbooks, adult coloring books, watercolors, bullet journaling. * **Digital:** Tablets, iPad drawing, laptop writing/design. * *Please note: Because we are meeting in a shared public space, no power tools, sewing machines, or high-odor materials (like strong solvents or spray glues), please!* **📍 Where to Find Us** * We will be meeting at **Columbus Metropolitan Library - Parsons Branch** in **Meeting Room 1**. Room is reserved under **CBUS Maker Meetup.** **⏱️ Timeline** * **1:00 PM:** Arrive, grab a seat, get settled, and do a quick round of introductions so we can see what everyone is working on. * **1:15 PM - 3:00 PM:** Open maker time! Chat, craft, relax, and swap creative ideas. **⚠️ A Note on RSVPs** Space for this meetup is limited to 10 spots. If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please update your RSVP to "Not Going" as soon as possible so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot. We ask that you try to give at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel. *** **We can't wait to meet you and see what you're making! All skill levels welcome.**

Columbus Creative Canvas Collective Workshop Night

We are hosting another Columbus Creative Canvas Collective workshop night, and we would love for you to join us. This is a relaxed, low-pressure space designed for anyone who wants to spend a few hours focusing on their art, whether you are picking up a paintbrush for the first time or have been working on projects for years. We provide a communal table where we can share ideas, trade tips, or just enjoy the company of other local makers while we work. The goal here is simply to carve out some dedicated time for your craft outside of the usual home distractions. There is no formal instruction or strict agenda; instead, it is an open session for you to bring whatever project you are currently working on and settle in. It is a great way to meet fellow artists in the area and find some inspiration in a quiet, supportive environment. If you have been looking for an excuse to get back into your creative routine, please sign up so we can get a sense of how many people to expect.

Fundamentals: by do Jung Ishu/ the art of fighting

We are a real world Martial arts group. \ Called DO JUNG ISHU (the art of fighting) \ Based off of Jeet kune do we just continued where Bruce Lee left off. \ We have been around a while. \ Every week we get together and work technical skills and full contact spar. \ Almost all of the instructors have been in everything from street fights to the ring and some still compete in cage fighting. \ If you want to take your skills up, improve your confidence, gain self defense skills, get in better shape, test yourself or just want to kill some time and possibly get hit a bit come on down. \ We will be located at 3923 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214 Outside in the grass between the playground and horseshoe area. our instructors are normally in a black and red art of fighting shirt \ if you can not find us call or text me at 6143570295 Saturday 1:30pm Wednesday 5:45pm From Age 16 and up. attendees under the age of 18 must have a guardian with them. \ Wear workout clothes. \ Bring a MOUTHPIECE! \ WE HAVE GLOVES. \ $10 per class $5 per class if you are wearing a club shirt Club shirts are $25 Hope to see you soon. \ let me know if you have any questions :)

Free Movie Night: The Craft

ACTIVE WOMEN Photo Shoot!!!

Please humor me. I think this is going to be SOOO much fun! I'd like to get a new pic for our home page on meetup that depicts what we are really about. With FUN being a huge part of that. Still dreaming this and probably will be until the camera clicks but thinking we'll meet a Highbanks. I'll bring big sheets of paper that we can write the letters A C T - you know the rest. We'll make these letters fancy! We will need at least 11 women if we only do the letters and 12 with the 55+. But the really fun part is the props. We're just getting started but I'd like y'all to bring whatever props you can think of that depict activities that we've done - or hope to do. This means bicycles, hiking boots, decks of cards, board games, if someone can bring their dog that would be cool. A paddle board or kayak (I'm imagining a kayak in the front of the group with a woman rowing :). Trying to convince Linda J. to bring one of the APES from the sanctuary :). I've ordered a blow up calf - need a baby bottle to feed it. . . what could we have that would represent recycling or trash? We like to eat out so a plate of food? Mug of beer? Coffee? Bouquets of flowers for the Conservatory etc.? Hoes for conservation work? If you have markers or paints that would be awesome. What else? I hope you think this will be as fun as I do . . . so many fun and creative women in this group! Please list any props you're willing to bring in the comments :). Oh, and we'll walk for maybe 3 miles afterward and then have an optional lunch.

Join us for a Ladies Night Out at Stories on High!

Come enjoy an evening of great conversation, cocktails, and beautiful views of downtown Columbus from one of the city’s rooftop spots. Whether you’re new to the group or a familiar face, this is a chance to unwind, connect, and enjoy a night out with an amazing group of women. Come dressed for a night out and ready for good drinks, good conversation, and even better company. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Candle Making!

Tour: Magical Portugal - Lisbon to Porto 2026

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Paint a Pumpkin! - Phantasma by Kaylie Smith

Let's paint some mini pumpkins while we discuss our October pick: Phantasma by Kaylie Smith Event: Please bring a bag of individually wrapped candies to share! Pumpkins and Paint will be provided. Book description: Welcome to Phantasma. There are only two rules to the game. Stay alive. And don’t fall in love. When Ophelia’s sister disappears, there is only one way to save her. Ophelia must enter Phantasma, a deadly contest inside a haunted mansion, and claim its prize—a single wish. Phantasma is a maze of twisting corridors and lavish ballrooms, of demons and temptations. Ophelia will face nine challenges, each more dangerous than the last. There can only be one winner, and the other contestants will stop at nothing to eliminate their rivals. Every day the house creates new monsters. But just as Ophelia’s fears threaten to overwhelm her, a mysterious stranger offers her a bargain. Charming, arrogant and infuriatingly attractive, Blackwell claims he can guide her through the lethal trials ahead. All he asks in return is ten years of her life. Ophelia knows she shouldn’t trust him. Blackwell doesn’t seem dangerous, but appearances can be deceptive. Worse still, she feels a dark and irresistible attraction drawing them closer and closer. Her life is on the line. But in Phantasma, the only thing deadlier than losing the game is losing your heart…

Let’s do Mediterranean!

Visual sanctuary Christian arts group

Our Christian arts group (visual sanctuary) will be having its monthly arts group gathering on Saturday, October 17th, 2:30 p.m. at (The family room coffee shop) 545 South otterbein avenue Westerville, Ohio 43081 you are welcome to come join us and share your art and artistic ideas with the group, or just come and hang out with fellow artists And fellowship in a relaxed coffee house setting. Have a cup of coffee and a dessert and discuss future plans for art exhibitions with the group.