GIRLS' SOCIAL CRAFTS POTLUCK - THANKSGIVING EDITION

PLEASE, JOIN US FOR A SOCIAL, CRAFTY TIME!
YOU DO NOT NEED TO BRING A CRAFT TO ENJOY SOCIALIZING WITH US.
IF YOU DO HAVE A PROJECT YOU ARE WORKING ON, WE ARE HAPPY TO SEE IT & LEARN FROM IT.

ARE YOU READY FOR THANKSGIVING? DO YOU HAVE A CRAFTY IDEA YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO DO BUT DIDN'T? YOUTUBE HAS TONS OF IDEAS TO BE CREATIVE AND FESTIVE FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=THANKSGIVING+crafts+ideas

LOCATION:
My house is located between Snell Avenue and Blossom Hill Rd in San Jose (very close to Aqui's restaurant). Address will be sent the day before the event via meetup email. If you do not get the address, please text me at (408) 425-2827

INTRODUCTION:
Dear Meetup Friends,
As many of you know, I retired early in my career as a high school Bio/Chemistry teacher (I had enough of public education BS).
At this new stage of my life, I find myself constantly looking for new ways to "discover" hidden talents I may have not developed over the years. Not an easy task.
I recently started learning knitting. I find it relaxing & personally rewarding. One of our members, Liz, introduced me to a type of drawing called Zen Tangle. I am truly enjoying it as well. Both, knitting & drawing, are different and bring about unique experiences. However, there are many other rewarding types of artistry I am willing and eager to learn.
I know, as a teacher, that group work is the best way to learn and the most fun. Wouldn't you agree?
There is an endless number of artistry we can learn from each other and enjoy.
Join us and discover the magic of arts & crafts!

PURPOSE:
I know many of you are talented crafters and that many of you want to try "new things" as you progress into a new stage in your life.
I would like for this event to become a weekly activity where we come together to work on our current projects and eventually teach each other new arts & crafts techniques.
Ideally, I would love for some of us to take the role of teachers so we can learn new crafts from each other.

ARTS & CRAFTS EXAMPLES:
https://www.purewow.com/home/crafts-for-adults
https://www.classpop.com/magazine/arts-and-crafts-for-adults
https://feelingnifty.com/crafts-for-adults-ideas/
https://www.favecrafts.com/Gifts/22-Easy-Craft-Projects-For-Adults

• Drawing/Painting of any kind
• Textile work
• Crocheting
• Knitting
• Journal Writing
• Jewelry
• Cooking & Baking
• Dry flower arrangement
• Hat decoration
• Macrame
• String Art
• Quilling
• Origami
• Rock wrapping
• Mandala Art
• .......

WHAT TO BRING:

• Bring a potluck item and your favorite drink to share (wine is OK)

• Come with an existing project you are working on.

• If you do not have any projects but want to learn you can come and see what other members are doing while socializing.