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 …

Let's pool our connections, expand our contacts, and help each other better the world. And feel free to suggest ideas and sponsors for this group! Whats' a social enterprise? Social enterprises are organizations which trade in goods or services, and link that trade to a social mission. The need to deliver on financial, social and environmental performance targets is often referred to as having a triple bottom line. It could be that the profit (or surplus) from the business is used to support rel …

Whether you're an industry professional or merely an enthusiast of Architecture, members are notified of events for all interests. Our event schedule consists of events hosted by other organizations. Our Meetup group is not affiliated with any of them. Events include Architectural model exhibits, lectures, open houses, and walking tours of local Architecture. I welcome you to post event suggestions--especially if they're unique, free, and can be organized by our membership. We're always looking …

We are a vibrant group of classy women who enjoy their girlfriends. We are an open bunch of broads, (no age range) and up for most anything whether it's a great dining experience, coffee, shopping or pounding your feet on the trail. Come one, come all for a welcoming experience, great new friends and a life outside of the ordinary. Seize the day! A PHOTO OF YOURSELF AND YOUR REAL FIRST NAME IS REQUIRED.

… - Architectural tours - Underground Cigar Clubs and Speakeasies - Tango Nights - Big Band and Jazz nights - Croquet & Badminton playing - Enjoying happy hour at themed restaurants - Going to special boutiques and hat shopping Don't know much about a particular era, its dress, or activities? Don't worry! The point of this club is to have a good time with others who enjoy dressing up in one of these eras, and then getting together as a group to do something fun together. If you have an …

If you like getting together with people at local coffee shops in Seattle or surrounding areas to bead, crochet, knit, or share tips and tricks of the trade, this is the group for you. Great place to be artistic with fellow creative minds.

Fashion Alliance meetups are for connecting fashion enthusiasts. Events will be a mix of visits to local boutiques, meet and greets with area designers, fashion workshops, and of course fashion trend discussions with the stylishly inclined. If fashion is your passion we invite you to join us!

A monthly gathering for Seattle area tech junkies. More specifically, those focused on storage, HPC, and general IT. Industry guys, IT guys, nerds, geeks, tech philosoraptors, whatever.... Whether 3 or 30 this should be good times to get together talk shop, learn from peers, or just have some beers and a good time. Only a couple of rules: 1. No management, No selling, No recruiting 2. BYOA (bring your own AMEX) Industry guys or those with P-Cards will typically be covering festivities but this i …

… 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 :)

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 …

… Then join us for ladies' night out, urban parties, luncheons and dinner parties, restaurant dining, conferences and seminars, community service, movies and movie nights, tv show viewings, board games, sports, dancing, shopping, drinks or just out having a ball. The possibilities are endless and we're just getting started!