Find art and craft friends near you
Creative hobbies are relaxing, but they can be lonely. You sketch, paint, knit or make things in your room and rarely share them with anyone. GoMate helps you find art and craft friends nearby who enjoy making things and would like company while they do it. Making things side by side is often where the best chats start.
Browse plans for a sketching group in a park, painting buddies for a weekend session, or a craft meetup to try something new like pottery or embroidery. Request to join, the host approves, and the group chat covers materials and timing. It is a gentle way to find people to do crafts with and stay inspired.
- Selfie-verified members
- No phone number required
- Your exact location is hidden
Plans people host
A few examples of what members put together. Join one, or host your own in about a minute.
- Park sketching session, Sunday
- Watercolour afternoon, Saturday
- Knit and chat, weekday evening
- Pottery class buddies
- DIY greeting cards session
- Urban sketching walk
How it works
- 1
Find art plans near you or host one with the craft, level, materials to bring and time.
- 2
Request to join. The host approves members, so the group stays small and friendly.
- 3
Agree on supplies in the group chat, then meet up and create together.
Stay safe. For a first session, meet in a cafe, park or studio rather than a private home. Every GoMate member is selfie-checked, and you can report or block anyone.
Questions, answered
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Do I need to be good at art to join?
Not at all. Many plans are casual and welcome beginners. Hosts mention the level and what to bring. If you are just starting, host a beginner session and approve people who want to learn together.
What kind of art plans can I find?
Whatever people nearby host: sketching, painting, knitting, crochet, pottery classes, journaling or DIY projects. If your craft is missing, host a plan in about a minute and let others request to join.
Is there a fee to join?
GoMate is free to use. Some sessions might involve your own materials or a class fee, which hosts usually mention in the plan. You can check any costs in the group chat before going.
Step out, not alone.
Free in your browser. Selfie-verified members, hosts approve who joins, and your exact location stays private.