What's new at TOS!

Hello again Everyone. 
As you will see in this newsletter and those following throughout the season our new Backyard Events schedule is going to be jam packed with fun things to do, see and learn. For that reason we are no longer going to be doing the 2nd Saturday Pot Luck dinner.   Many other things will be taking it's place....including occasional pot lucks. Our newsletters will be keeping you informed of our scheduled events, but watch Facebook also because an impromptu get together ...such as the evening with AndrĂ© the Singer this past  Sunday.....can happen at any time.  People find us and suddenly something is happening.  

NEW BUILDING    Our new classroom building is almost ready for occupancy thanks to the volunteers who cleaned and painted over this last month.  A few of the offerings in that building are in this newsletter but more proposals are coming in so check in regularly for additions to the schedule.

PARKING    And to go with the new classroom and the shortage we already had will be,,,yeah!...additional parking.  The entrance to the parking area will be the driveway just south of the new building at 320 Old Englewood Rd and it will exit from the rear out onto Yale Street.  There will be one long continuous stone driveway and the parking is diagonally off either side on the grass.  Then back out and continue out the rear driveway.  We would like anyone who is spending extended time...2 plus hours...on site to please use this area and leave the front parking for customers and members or first time visitors who are just stopping for a short time.  

Please mark  December 18th on your calendar and join us for a Holiday Garden Party to kick off the first  Sunday of our Emerging Artisan's Program.  Details will be shared closer to the date.   

Read on for introductions to new people and new activities at The Open Studio. We are all looking forward to a creative and healthy season.  

Thanks, Evelyn 
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Transition Venice
Building Resilience Through Community

Join us Friday October 28th at 5:30pm!  Transition Venice and The Open Studio would like to invite you to a beautiful evening here, at TOS. There will be a Pot luck, bon fire and lively discussions regarding improved resilience in our local communities.  

This is a must event for anyone interested in starting a Transition Initiative in Englewood or North Port.  Transition Venice members will be on hand to discuss the opportunity and your questions.

Sam Baker, The Open Studio Garden Manager and owner of Englewood Homegrown will lead a tour and discussion group around the TOS grounds at  4:30pm  for anyone who would like to come a little early and see the over 30 fruit trees and other edible landscaping that Sam has throughout the property.  He is working on a 1/2 acre food forest on our back lot using a chop and drop method to build the soil between rows of trees for vegetable planting.  He has also been taking cuttings and starting trees from seed in our on site nursery and can talk about that process and his grafting plans for anyone who is interested.   
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New Emerging Artisans Program

The Emerging Artisans Program provides a low-cost venue and support for emerging artisans, musicians, and craftspeople to display, sell, and demo their handcrafted art/wares. Held in The Open Studio Gardens, vendors and attendees will interact in a beautiful, lush setting. Demonstrations of artistic and craft processes will be encouraged.

We are seeking p rogram participants at this time, from as wide a range of artistic and craft styles and techniques as possible. Participation will be limited. Vendors must commit to a tent/table for a four consecutive week period, after which they can renew or drop out. Vendors must provide their own tent/table. Electricity will be provided if required. Prospective vendors can obtain an application by contacting Kathy Holt via email at artisans@TheOpenStudio.org or by phone 941-270-3307.

Sundays, December 18, 2016 through April 30, 2017
10:00am to 2:00pm, location: The Open Studio Gardens
Attendees: Free
Vendors: $40.00, $10.00/week for a four consecutive week commitment; optional renewal
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TOS has a new Backyard Events Manager
 
Recent NH transplant Bill Lundgren has volunteered as the new Backyard Events Manager. Working with Greg Dales, Bill will help plan and manage all aspects of providing entertainment in many forms for The Open Studio Community. Scheduling of The Stage and backyard space, booking performers, and event promotion are part of Bill's responsibilities. If you know of a performer(s) who you think would be a good fit for our unique venue - and certainly not limited to musicians or dancers - sent their contact info to Bill. The more variety we have, the better for everyone.

Bill can be reached at  603-558-8394 or BackyardEvents@TheOpenStudio. org
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Together for over 26 years, Inanna is an all-women's percussion and vocal ensemble dedicated to cultural diversity, education, and healing through the universal language of music.  Blending western vocal harmonies with the polyrhythms of West Africa, the Middle East, and Brazil, they create a multicultural fusion beyond tradition. The band takes its name from the ancient Sumerian goddess Inanna, who was worshiped more than 4,000 years ago when it is believed that the drummers were predominantly women.

Suggested Donation $15
Performing on the Sunset Stage, bring a chair!!
Help spread the word by sharing the Facebook Event!  
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Cooking Classes with Shelley

Healthy "Hands On" Cooking Classes (starts Nov 2nd)
This class was designed to teach healthy cooking techniques. We will be using tools from Pampered Chef. Come to live "hands on" classes for fun, food, and learning.
We will discuss how to use spices versus salt and fat, label reading, and smart grocery shopping tips as well. We all know we need to eat better; we will teach you how to get started. Ask how you can get your cooking class for free!
Every Wednesday, 4 to 5:30pm - $25 per class in the kitchen in the new Expressive Arts Building.  Please register by contacting Shelley at 941-800-8149 or shelleysells@msn.com or click here to register online. Help spread the word by sharing the Facebook Event.

Prime-Time Health Class (starts Nov 2nd)
Prime-Time is a scientifically proven plan for healthy aging. Prime-Time Health is for those who want to take charge of their health, prevent disease, avoid disability and spend money on something other than doctors.
This class covers the basics to getting started with a healthy lifestyle and is designed for adults age 40 and up. See more information about the class at our website. www.ChoiceHealthandWellness.net.
Wednesdays 2 to 3:30pm; 4-week class; on-going; starts Nov 2nd.
$100.00 per 4-week class; includes books, workbooks, health snack and recipes and ongoing support.
in the kitchen in the new Expressive Arts Building
Please register by contacting Shelley at 941-800-8149 or shelleysells@msn.com or click here to register online. Help spread the word by sharing our Facebook event.
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Volunteers Needed
  
The Open Studio needs volunteers and a volunteer coordinator!  We are looking for someone to step up and help coordinate our volunteers, and help with our ongoing events and programs. 

If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Judi at admin@TheOpenStudio.org  or  941-681-8188 . 
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Save the Date: December 18th
Holiday Garden Party and first Emerging Artisan's Program

Please mark  December 18th  on your calendar and join us for a Holiday Garden Party to kick off the first  Sunday  of our Emerging Artisan's Program.  Details will be shared closer to the date.   
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Upcoming

Tour of TOS gardens
Friday October 28th at 4:30pm
Sam Baker, The Open Studio Garden Manager and owner of Englewood Homegrown will lead a tour and discussion group around the TOS grounds  for anyone who would like to see the over 30 fruit trees and other edible landscaping that Sam has throughout the property.   

Transition Venice - Potluck & Discussion
Friday October 28th at 5:30pm
There will be a Pot luck, bon fire and lively discussions regarding improved resilience in our local communities.   This is a must event for anyone interested in starting a Transition Initiative in Englewood. Transition Venice members will be on hand to discuss the opportunity and your questions.

Inanna, Sisters in Rhythm - Concert
Friday November 11th at 7pm
Together for over 26 years, Inanna is an all-women's percussion and vocal ensemble dedicated to cultural diversity, education, and healing  through the universal language of music.  Suggested Donation $15.  Performing on the Sunset Stage, bring a chair!!
Help spread the word by sharing the Facebook Event!

Gratitude Journaling & Yoga Workshop with Nadine Richards
Tuesday November 15th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm
In this workshop we will use yoga as a means to explore the transformative emotion of gratitude while utilizing deep hip releasing poses to detoxify the mind and body of negative emotions. 
At the end the physical practice you will have a the opportunity to journal about your experience with guided prompts if needed.
$35 online, $40 at the door, click here to register

Christmas Ornament Pottery Class
November 29th from 10am to 12pm, $35 per class.
December 1st from 1 to 3pm, $35 per class.
For more information or to register, go to the Pottery Studio or email  tospottery@gmail.com .

Coastal Colander Pottery Class
Tuesday December 6th at 10am
These classes are very popular and usually fill up quickly. The cost is $45 per class.  For more info, email  tospottery@gmail.com .

Restorative Yoga with Essential Oils with Nadine Richards
Friday December 9th from 6 to 8 pm
This 2 hour workshop will lead you on a sensory journey designed to induce a state of peace and deep relaxation. Combining restorative, relaxing and healing poses with the use of therapeutic essential oils to melt away holiday stress and give you a chance to take care of yourself.   $35 online, $40 at the door,  click here  to register

Holiday Garden Party and First Emerging Artisan's Program
Sunday December 18th from 10am to 2pm
Please mark December 18th on your calendar and join us for a Holiday Garden Party to kick off the first Sunday of our Emerging Artisan's Program.  Details will be shared closer to the date.   


To see our calendar of events, click here
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Ongoing
  
Yoga Classes from Lemon Bay Yoga Studio  - with Nadine in the Healing Arts Center - click here  to see the class schedule

Prime-Time Health Class (starts November 2nd)
Wednesdays, 4 week class, ongoing, from 2 to 3:30pm
Prime-Time is a scientifically proven plan for healthy aging. Prime-Time Health is for those who want to take charge of their health, prevent disease, avoid disability and spend money on something other than doctors.  $100.00 per 4-week class; includes books, workbooks, health snack and recipes and ongoing support.
Please register by contacting Shelley at 941-800-8149 or shelleysells@msn.com

Healthy "hands on" Cooking Classes (starts November 2nd)
Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30pm
This class was designed to teach healthy cooking techniques. We will be using tools from Pampered Chef. Come to live "hands on" classes for fun, food, and learning.   $25 per class
Please register by contacting Shelley at 941-800-8149 or shelleysells@msn.com

Abstract Painting for Beginners (starts in November)
Thursdays from 10am to 1pm
In this Abstract Painting class we will paint freely, colorfully, without inhibition using our intuition and our own sense of balance and harmony to create unique abstract works. We will study color relationships, composition, movement and more. $ 35/class or $125/month. For more information and to pre-register contact Rita at  earthelements01@gmail.com or click here.
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Where

THE OPEN STUDIO

380 Old Englewood Road
Englewood, FL 34223

click here for a map

 
Obelisk The Open Studio
380 Old Englewood Road, Englewood, Florida 34223
941-474-4060

The Open Studio is a volunteer supported not for profit 501(c)3 organization. It's mission is to encourage healthy living and creativity and includes a food and gardening program, a juice bar, pottery, visual art classes, massage, yoga, tai chi, fiber arts, and much more.