We are currently not accepting new members, since we need to restrict our size in order to allow members sufficient time for reading and critiquing. However, members come and go, so when we can accomodate more members we will open the group to new people. Sorry about this, but you can always check back in a few months. Rochester Writers' Group brings together area writers for critique sessions. To become a member, you must submit a sample of your writing (e.g. an entire short story, chapter of a …

Join Judith Hartke (www.JudithHartke.com) once a month for two hours at 8:30am in East Aurora as we paint in and around the beautiful grounds of the Roycroft Campus. Bring your own supplies and be ready to enjoy the company of other artists as we learn, explore, and grow as painters of the natural world. This group is a fit for all levels: those people looking to start painting but not knowing where to begin, painters that may have reached a plateau and need inspiration, direction, or guidance, …

Coffee and Critiques Toronto (#CoffeeCritiquesTO) brings the "Hackers and Founders" model from Silicon Valley to Toronto with an injection of caffeine. The premise is simple: one brave entrepreneur presents his/her product or idea, and several people provide constructive feedback. The dialogue is low key and casual.  Our hope is that our presenters will go away with a list of action items and feedback, so that they can present again within a six-month time-frame.  We hold everyone accountable fo …

I started this group because my experience as a composer was unusual and, I suppose, might be similar to others'. I studied composition in the 1970's and found myself in an unrelated career field. In retirement I've returned to that early interest with a passion. If your experience was similar and you would like to return to composing, join the "Rochester Senior Composers" (BTW you don't have to be a "...senior" to join). The purpose of this group is to provide a shared experience and a shared k …

Welcome to the Toronto Poetry Club .com! We RSVP to happy, fun, positive, equative events! Together we can! To participate, as a guest or poet, click "JOIN US!" in the top right corner, at: www.torontopoetryclub.com TO SHARE A POEM ONLINE (to be edited and critiqued): Click here to post your Poems in our "Discussions" Forums! Note: Most of the constructive criticism held by the Toronto Poetry Club is held in our forums. Posting a poem to be edited or commented on in our forums ensures that …

This is a support/critique group for non-fiction Christian writers in the Oswego County, NY area. Non-fiction Christian writers from other counties are welcome, but meetings are held in Pulaski, NY, so travel distance should be considered before deciding to join.

A Fiction Addiction Writers' Group takes place at Syracuse's newest new and used bookstore, A Fiction Addiction, Inc., and is for amateur and professional writers to gather and discuss their writing projects, critique and improve skills, and encourage avenues of publishing. Open to anyone and everyone writing prose, non-fiction, poetry or any other type of creative endeavors that encompass the written word. Coffee, beverages and snacks are available, and special discounts on books for members of …

This group is for anyone in and around the GTA who wants to become or better their skills as a DSLR Filmmaker. This group is perfect for beginners who know nothing about these camera's and want to learn, to Pro's who want to learn how to integrate this technology into there current workflow. The meetups will be a variety of Classes, Workshops, Screenings, Shoots and group critique sessions. Some of the topics we will cover: Basic setup & workflow Composition and Lens Choice Making the switch fro …

The African World History class provides an ongoing experience of the contributions, achievements, Africans and African-Americans have made throughout history. The class uses the historical experiences of African peoples, as insight to highlight the cultural values we share. It enables participants to experience a people, rooted in great culture and tradition. History provides a point of origin and an anchor for a group. History clarifies the on-going historical relationship between a particular …

Calling all writers! This small, private group of writers will share their love for writing and bring samples of their writing to each meeting for review/critique. The goal is to offer constructive review of writing samples and help one another perfect their manuscript, short story, novel, non-fiction piece, etc. In addition to critiques and reviews, we will explore other areas of writing such as writing book proposals, finding literary agents, writing a magazine or newspaper query, etc. If you …

Hello fellow writer! Welcome to the CNY Writers Haven--a haven for all things writing. We are a group dedicated to helping writers, published or unpublished, become better writers by offering weekly critiquing sessions and workshops aimed at giving you the knowledge, resources, and tools you'll need to be successful in the fast-paced, ever-changing world of publishing. Our critiquing process is conducted in a nonjudgmental and constructive manner so you can be assured that you, and your work, wi …

Let's get together to enjoy photographic activities in our city. We will visit different studios across town and meet all kinds of photo artists, models, MUAs in order to build solid portfolios. We will learn how to direct models in order to make them feel comfortable in the set and get the best out of them. We will also explore Social Media as a way to connect with your audience, build websites to display your work and learn some computer photo editing.

This group will meet for the first time on Monday, April 22, 2013, at 3:30 at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute @RIT, The Athenaeum Building, 50 Fairwood Drive, Suite 100. Rochester, NY 14623. To participate, you should sign up to be a member the Osher SIG, Photography. Agendas will be determined by membership, and include meetups, critiques, lessons, and any related topics the group decides.