San Fernando Valley Artists & Creatives

1. PLEASE ONLY RSVP if YOU INTEND TO ATTEND** and UPDATE YOUR RSVP, in consideration to the organizer and other guests in attendance*
2. PLEASE ARRIVE "ON TIME", as late arrivals can disrupt the flow that we have set for the morning. Meeting spot is at the back patio. You will see a hand-made sign that says "Meetup Welcome".
3. Order a minimum of one drink or item if you can, in order to support this wonderful neighborhood establishment that graciously allows us the space to hold our events.

WECOME to COFFEE, CREATE, CONNECT!
We create a safe, fun, open space for all creatives to come and mingle, while practicing their craft. Whether you knit, paint, sketch, write poetry, make lego sculptures, jewelry, or anything else created by "uniquely you".... then you are in the right place.

I am Mariette, your organizer, and I was inspired by a group many moons ago, where creative people came together to help foster community, engage in casual networking, and also help each other with resource-building (ideas, tips on how to do things, etc). I wanted to revive this, right here in San Fernando Valley. In the midst of all this, we are also creating a space to practice your craft when the weekdays/weeknights are not enough.

Meetings are casual, but structured as follows:
First half:
Arrive, settle in, order some food/drink.
An ice-breaker exercise to introduce yourself, get some ideas to share, share your creative goals or aspirations with us, if any.
Second half:
Practice your craft, tables for sit-down writing, sketching, crafting, etc. etc.
Continue networking, share with us something you made, sometimes a poetry-reading.

WHAT TO BRING:
Bring your sketch books, writing pad, anything creative you are currently working on. We make this a casual and fun coffee hang.
Got a work in progress? Some poetry or a story you are working on and you'd like to run it by a few people? Or a piece of art you'd like to share? BRING IT! We'd love to offer feedback or simply sit back and work on your creative piece.

La Rochelle recently opened with a beautiful back patio that is very conducive for creative work. And I can tell you that their coffee and baked goods are EXCELLENT! They have a full breakfast/lunch menu as well.

Let's support each other's creative endeavors.
If you are not sure, or just want to come and say hi, we welcome you too!

Just make sure to update your RSVP.....in consideration to the group and your organizer.
Yours Artfully....
Mariette

Each participant will receive 3 mini canvases to work on, crafting and painting to create a unique Christmas ornament they can take home.
These are then used to hang on the tree, or as a gift.

What's Included:
3 mini- canvases
All paints, craft supplies, and instruction.
One complimentary coffee item from the menu

What to bring:
Photos (small enough to fit 4 inch round canvas); example; family/friend, pet photo or photo of a departed loved one, etc.
Magazine cutouts, or any other craft paper you wish to use.
Light-weight objects you would like to experiment with.
We will have glue on hand.

***DATE CHANGE: (from Nov 17 to Dec 7) due to scheduling conflict.

Each participant will receive 3 mini canvases to work on, crafting and painting to create a unique Christmas ornament they can take home.
These are then used to hang on the tree, or as a gift.

What's Included:
3 mini- canvases, (or 2 canvas plus 1 wood ornament)
All paints, craft supplies, and instruction.
One complimentary coffee item from the menu

What to bring:
Photos (small enough to fit 4 inch round canvas); example; family/friend, pet photo or photo of a departed loved one, etc.
Magazine cutouts, or any other craft paper you wish to use.
Light-weight miniature objects you would like to experiment with.
We will have glue on hand.

We will have a little Christmas giveaway for participants 🎄

1. PLEASE ONLY RSVP if YOU INTEND TO ATTEND** and UPDATE YOUR RSVP, in consideration to the organizer and other guests in attendance***
2. PLEASE ARRIVE "ON TIME", late arrivals can disrupt the flow we have set for the morning. We meet at the back patio. Look for sign that says "Meetup Welcome"
3. Order a minimum of one cafe item if you can, in order to support this wonderful neighborhood establishment that graciously allows us the space to hold our events.

WECOME to COFFEE, CREATE, CONNECT!
We create a safe, fun, open space for all creatives to come and mingle, while practicing their craft. Whether you knit, paint, sketch, write poetry, make lego sculptures, jewelry, or anything else created by "uniquely you".... then you are in the right place.

I am Mariette, your organizer, and I was inspired by a group many moons ago, where creative people came together to help foster community, engage in casual networking, and also help each other with resource-building (ideas, tips on how to do things, etc). I wanted to revive this, right here in San Fernando Valley. In the midst of all this, we are also creating a space to practice your craft when the weekdays/weeknights are not enough.

Casual structure

1. Arrive, settle in, order some food/drink.
2. An ice-breaker exercise to introduce yourself, ideas to share, talk about any creative goal-setting or aspirations.
3. Practice your craft, writing, sketching, crafting, etc. etc. Feel free to get up walk around, network, share what you’re working on, sometimes we even have a poetry-reading.

WHAT TO BRING
Bring your sketch books, writing pad, anything creative you are currently working on.

La Rochelle recently opened with a beautiful back patio that is very conducive for creative work. And I can tell you that their coffee and baked goods are EXCELLENT! They offer a full breakfast/lunch menu as well.

Yours Artfully....
Mariette