This group is for all levels of skill, from beginning through advanced!  The idea is to have fun painting and creating art together, while in the process of getting to meet lots of other people, in a professional artist's studio.  In other words, if you are already a painter, you'll get to come and work on your own projects or choose one of the ones provided for you, OR be able to get instructions all along the way from an experienced artist who has taught for many years.  We will meet and foste …

The Austin Hike & Bike Touring Group focuses on excursions to interesting locations for day-hiking, bicycle day-touring, and mountain bike touring -- including mountain and canyon environments.  Among our destinations will be a mix of near and not-so-far. Light/fast/long: Day-hiking as part art-form, part science, and large part passion.  Adrenalin is our fuel.  We don't race, but we enjoy hiking with energy and enthusiasm.  Hikes of up to 25 miles are possible as we fill a day.  Most are much …