… Well, this group began with a few people who felt just the same way and surely enough with a weekly audience of listeners and feedback, the pen started flowing onto the paper like a lively river of imagination! Our name The Exotic Pen comes from the idea that every writer or author has their distinct style and colors, and the purpose of this group is to stimulate their pens to burst forth and to fill the lost pages of their heart. We feel that writing should be an adventure, something fun and un …

… People who will take an interest in the brilliant work of art your kitty crafted from a humble roll of toilet paper. People who will help you figure out the best way to groom your cat’s coat, how to manage allergies (or at least try to), and get the best value for your veterinary bucks. And best of all, people who will never say, “You have HOW many cats?” Join us. . . for a purrfect meeting of the minds! NOTE: You need not actually be in physical possession of a cat (or vice versa) to join this …

For those who like a hip, modern take on crafts, whether it's knitting, scrapbooking, ceramics, polymer clay, home decorating, sewing, jewelry making, paper crafts, altered arts, assemblage/collage, needlepoint, soapmaking, crochet, purse/bag making, decoupage, screenprinting T-shirts, or any kind of Do It Yourself project. Bring a project in progress to meetups or learn some basics from others about their craft. Get ideas on making your own gifts for holidays. Every level of ability welcome. Yo …

Show me your craft and I'll show you mine! And then let's make a whole bunch together and sell them on Etsy, Ebay, wherever to support local organizations. And support ourselves by growing and sharing our skills and talents with one another.