What is etsyRAIN? etsyRAIN is Etsy’s official Seattle Metropolitan “Street Team”: A volunteer organized, not-for-profit group of regional artists and craft makers who own and operate independent shops on Etsy.com About our association with Etsy.com As a rule, Etsy supports our work but does not govern our group in any way. The majority of our team's efforts and events are not directly affiliated with Etsy.com however, they have generously allowed us to use their online resources to establish …

This group is for anyone who loves to work wood, trade woodworking knowledge and cool designs, or just hang out with like minded people. As a new group we are still finding out just exactly what we ought to do; it is up to us as a group. As we meet and grow, this description will morph. What we have in mind for starters is to open the shop to our members to gather, work on small projects or machining that you cannot do at home, mentor one another, trade resources, and finish with a social hour. …

School House Craft holds classes, events and an annual conference for people wanting to gain the skills to run a successful creative small business. Are you considering staring your own business or do you already own your own business that focuses on craft, art or design?   Do you have a shop on etsy, sell to shops and galleries, sell at craft fairs or want to start a new venture turning your passion into a business? If the answer is yes this is the group for you!

We have sessions the first three Fridays of the month in the back classroom of Arts Umbrella, a private art-instruction studio located in Country Village in Bothell. (See website for detailed directions: www.arts-umbrella.com). Easels and drawing stands are provided. Coffee shop right next door. Tea shop and cafe are a few doors down. Each session runs from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. The first and third Friday will have a nude model, the first week will be short poses and the third week a single long p …

… In addition to the monthly Mixers, we will schedule outings to popular makeup stores to shop for the best products. Shopping with girlfriends makes going to a store such as Sephora much less intimidating since we're all there to help and provide each other advice! Be on the lookout for our video Mixers as well where we watch a makeup application video, discuss the video and mimic the look we saw in the video on ourselves. A little friendly competition where members vote on their favorite Makeup …

… We also have nights out for the ladies (movies, trivia, dinner, shopping, etc.) and family activities too (street fairs, museums, movies or concerts in the park, etc.)! We love it when our members suggest ideas for events and especially when they offer to host something too! If you're looking for a group that is a lot of fun with friendly, caring women and happy, adventurous children, then this is the group for you! We hope you'll join us! *Please attend a playdate or night out within one month …

My husband and I relocated to downtown Bellevue from New York City a couple of weeks ago. We're both looking to meet some cool new people to hang out with. I just turned 25 and I'm a full-time student. I like cooking, baking, entertaining, mixing cocktails, going out for coffee/dinner/drinks, shopping, dining and travelling. My husband Velimir is 31 and he's a foot and ankle surgeon. He loves to go to the movies, as well as watching professional sports (i.e. tennis, soccer, basketball.) He also …

Forex can be an amazing way to make some great income, but it can also be a very isolating career or venture. Their are plenty of traders out there, so let's get together! What we are: 1) a group of forex traders of all levels helping each other to make sense of the crazy markets. 2) a diverse collection of methods, techniques, and styles traded. 3) Friendly and supportive, understanding that their is no free lunch when becoming a successful forex trader. 4) Platform and broker agnostic, though …

… Subjects cover all aspects of real estate including but not limited to: foreclosures, paper/notes, fixers, lease/options, property tax appeal processes, 203k loan program, property management techniques, estate planning, VA/HUD government programs, government auctions, real estate inspection techniques, property assessment techniques, mortgage shopping techniques, eviction procedures, processing information on new tenants, 1031 tax deferred exchanges, financing resources and much, much more.

We meetup on a semi-regular basis to hone our financial skills and to expand our circle of acquaintances and friends that are committed to financial freedom. All players, newbies and experienced players are welcome to join! We're a supportive and fun group to play with. Parents with kids of all ages are encouraged to join since we host family games. (We can play Cashflow for Kids if you have younger children). We play in Capitol Hill, Seattle and organize daytime, evening and week-end ga …

This meetup is here to foster networking in the Seattle fashion scene through events and shows for Seattle area photographers, fashion designers, fashion brands, retailers, showroom owners, fashion bloggers, models, producers and other fashion industry professionals.   This meetup is organized by Christopher Chapman ( www.christopherchapman.net).  Seattle Fashion Photographer and fashion industry insider.  It was previously organized by Blogger, Stylist and social media maven, Cynde of Cynde In …

… Aside from meetups, activities, and events, please feel free to use this group to find work-out buddies, tennis partners, shopping friends, or just make great, long-lasting friends :) So please join me in making this an awesome social group! Hope to meet you all very soon :)

… In addition, a few vendors (jewelry, fashion, skincare, bath & body products, etc.) show off their wares and a bit of shopping occurs. By providing women a unique opportunity to connect with other like-minded women in inspiring venues and around compelling themes; our homes, businesses, communities and the world at large are transformed for the better. This group will keep you up-to-date with the latest on ChickChat's soirees!

… Our location is a cozy, supportive environment Yoga and Tai-chi studio near the University Village Shopping Mall. This meeting and session is free!   Time: January 14, 2012 (Saturday) at 5pm Where: Yoga and Taichi 5101 25th Avenue, NE #1, Seattle, WA 98105 Phone: 206 223 9642 Parking: Free garage parking and street parking

… Why not visit our Fundraising site for some shopping? http://therowantreechurch.blogspot.com/        

This meetup is for people who love paper crafting and scrapbooking.  We have monthly (free) meetups/crop/creative/craft time at the Panera Bread at The Landing in Renton on the first Wednesday of every month.  I hope you can come join us some time. From 6:30pm, every first Wednesday of the month Panera Bread  921 North 10th Street, Suite E (at The Landing - Park N & N 10th) Renton, WA 98057  Lisa's phone number:  425.941.3135 Every now and then, we also have paper crafting classes at my ho …