For the past 5 years Andrea Shlasko has served on the Board of Directors for The Open Studio and designed and maintained our web site. Truly, we could not have done it without her. She graciously lent her technical skills to a group of totally technically deficient dreamers and we have had the gift of a beautiful, fully functional web site because of her generosity with her time and skill.
This year, her own art is claiming her and she is serving as the president of her Quilters Guild. That new responsibility along with her husband running for office and TOS's website needing upgrading meant a lot of claims on her time. She would have toughed it out and made it all happen, but fortunately, Bill Lundgren arrived on the scene and has willingly taken the website reigns allowing Andrea to step back from the job as webmaster. She is remaining on our Board of Directors and we all want to say.....
THANK YOU ANDREA for rescuing our fledgling organization and becoming such a critical and much loved participant.
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Rita Schwab Presents!
Rita has been creating artists at TOS for years. Her classes are both creative and fun, and students are surprised by the abilities that Rita brings out in them. Join Rita for another fun, creative season!
Abstract Painting - Beginners
Thursdays from 10:00am - 1:00pm
Ongoing for the entire season.
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. I will teach easy and fun abstract painting techniques for the beginning painter. Please bring two 16" x 20" canvasses to every class along with your acrylic paints and basic paint brushes.
Abstract Painting - Intermediate
Tuesdays from 10am to1 pm
This class will focus on a different theme every month. You must have taken at least one beginning abstract painting class with me prior to signing up for this class.
In this class we create larger paintings, multiples, textured works and incorporate more challenges.
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Abstract Painting with the Masters
Painting studies in the style of famous contemporary artists
- Georgia O'Keefe
- George Braque
- Hundertwasser
- Henry Matisse
- Paul Klee
- Jean Miro and others
As we take time to look at the lives and passions of these artists, we will encounter their dreams and paintings. We will study their painting styles and paint a picture in their tradition. Please bring your canvas, acrylic paints, watercolors and brushes.
Pre-registration for all classes is required. Sign up online at
RitaSchwabFineArts.com
or e-mail earthelements01@gmail.com or call Rita at 845-667-0166
Classes are $35 each or $125 / month. You are encouraged to sign up monthly.
Sorry, no classes in January. Spending time with mother celebrating her 90th birthday!
Meditation and Mandala
Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm in November 
As we set an intention guided by visualization and meditation we set the theme for our personal mandala useable as a healing and meditation tool. Learning sacred geometry techniques we will design our own mandala in a series of drawings and create a final painting. You will go home with three finished Mandala Drawings and one Mandala Painting.
Class 1: The Mandala as the Sacred Circle and Center of Self
Class 2: The Vesica Piscis
Class 3: The Seed of Life
Class 4: The Flower of Life
Pre-registration for all classes is required. Sign up online at RitaSchwabFineArts.com or e-mail earthelements01@gmail.com or call Rita at 845-667-0166
class meets at the new Expressive Arts Building
$125 /4 week class, includes all drawing and painting material
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Art Classes with Dee!
After serving as an RN for several years, Dee decided to switch it up a
 bit with training in Fine Arts (OCAD). To that mix she added a B.A. (U.Waterloo), focusing on Spirituality & Personality Development. For the past 20 years Dee's been making art and using "creativity as healing". With those curative experiences under her belt, she decided it was time to step back out into the world...to be of service to the Greater Good. Becoming an Expressive Arts Practitioner, and an Open Studio Facilitator, allows her the joy of offering art-making sessions and encouraging "creativity" in others.
The Artists' Way - 12 week program starts November 22
Come join this 12 week program to jumpstart or to revive creativity in your life. This "Creative Cluster" will be hosted and coordinated by  artist & Expressive Arts Facilitator, Dee Calzavara - following the template that Julia Cameron sets out in her "The Artist's Way" book. You are expected to dedicate a sincere amount of time to yourself each week, to play (work) through this 12 week program with your fellow creatives in the cluster. "...you will get hunches, messages, straight out 'marching orders' on this journey if you listen for it. So keep your soul cocked for guidance."
We meet at The Open Studio Englewood Rd. entrance and make our way to one of the lovely spots on the property.
$60.00 per person for the 12 week program. Please obtain "The Artist's Way" book before the start of the program and bring the book, writing paper, and a pen to class each week.
It's Never Too Late To Begin Again - 12 wk program starts Nov 23
This is a new program that Julia Cameron, author of "The Artist's Way" developed in 2016. She has geared this 12 week agenda towards us  "midlife and beyond" folks, and for the "retirees and other creative souls". The 12 week program focuses on discovering our creativity and meaning at this stage of our lives.
Come join me, your host Dee Calzavara, expressive artist, as we journey down this exciting new road together.
We will meet at the Englewood Rd entrance to The Open Studio and proceed to one of the available spots on this lovely property.
$60.00 per person for the 12 week program. Please purchase the book "It's Never too late to Begin Again" by Julia Cameron before the first class. You will need to bring this book each week along with writing paper and a pen.
Go With The FLOW - Starts November 21
This is an Expressive Arts class that encourages creativity by FLOWing from one art form to another in a playful way. This movement takes participants out of their left-sided critic brain and puts them into their right-sided creative mind. 
It's like summer camp for big people! Dee Calzavara, artist and Expressive Arts Facilitator, will be hosting these creatively fun art sessions. Come be inspired and surprised by your own essence as you "FLOW" into the creative process using painting, sculpting, drawing, poetry, movement, story telling, music, sound baths, art journaling, collage, mask making, etc., etc. Creativity comes in many forms and expressive arts gives you a close encounter with several. If you have limited artistic knowledge then you'll learn new stuff, if you have lots of art experience then this is where you can explore, combine, and play with new techniques. In the new Expressive Arts Building at The Open Studio.
$20.00 per class, or $75.00 for 4 classes; includes materials. A small fee will be charged if extra materials are used.
Open Studio Process - Starts November 21
Students with artistic experience ranging from none to expert will benefit from learning the Open Studio Process. Together we play,  explore, and experiment with the materials for drawing, painting, basic sculpture, collage, etc. in a pleasure driven way that is self-empowering, leading to personal growth and greater consciousness. The Open Studio Process is a creative art-making process involving: Intention Setting, Intuitive Art-making, and Reflective Witness Writing. This process is conducted in a Critique-and-Comment-free environment. It's a journey with ART along a spiritual path. Open Studio Process can be both insightful and healing.
Come join me, Dee Calzavara - artist, Open Studio & Expressive ArtsFacilitator - and learn how to have a deeper more personal experience with your art-making. I
n the Expressive Arts Building at The Open Studio
$20.00 per class, or $75.00 for 4 classes; includes materials. A small fee will be charged if extra materials are used.
You can register for any or all of these classes by contacting Dee at d.calzavara@bell.net
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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!!
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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.
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!!
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
The Artist's Way - 12 week program
Come join this 12 week program to jumpstart or to revive creativity in your life. This "Creative Cluster" will be hosted and coordinated by artist & Expressive Arts Facilitator, Dee Calzavara - following the template that Julia Cameron sets out in her "The Artist's Way" book.
$60.00 per person for the 12 week program. Please obtain "The Artist's Way" book before the start of the program and bring the book, writing paper, and a pen to class each week. Contact Dee at
d.calzavara@bell.net to register.
It's Never Too Late To Begin Again - 12 week program
This is a new program that Julia Cameron, author of "The Artist's Way" developed in 2016. She has geared this 12 week agenda towards us "midlife and beyond" folks, and for the "retirees and other creative souls". The 12 week program focuses on discovering our creativity and meaning at this stage of our lives.
$60.00 per person for the 12 week program. Please purchase the book "It's Never too late to Begin Again" by Julia Cameron before the first class. You will need to bring this book each week along with writing paper and a pen.
Please register with Dee at d.calzavara@bell.net
Christmas Ornament Pottery Class
November 29th from 10am to 12pm, $35 per class.
December 1st from 1 to 3pm, $35 per class.
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
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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.
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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
Go With The FLOW - Expressive Arts Class (starts Nov 21)
This is an Expressive Arts class that encourages creativity by FLOWing from one art form to another in a playful way. This movement takes participants out of their left-sided critic brain and puts them into their right-sided creative mind.
$20.00 per class, or $75.00 for 4 classes; includes materials. A small fee will be charged if extra materials are used.
Please register by contacting Dee at d.calzavara@bell.net
Open Studio Process - Art Classes (starts Nov 21)
Students with artistic experience ranging from none to expert will benefit from learning the Open Studio Process. Together we play, explore, and experiment with the materials for drawing, painting, basic sculpture, collage, etc. in a pleasure driven way that is self-empowering, leading to personal growth and greater consciousness.
$20.00 per class, or $75.00 for 4 classes; includes materials. A small fee will be charged if extra materials are used.
Please register by contacting Dee at d.calzavara@bell.net
Meditation & Mandala with Rita Schwab
Wednesdays from 10am to 1pm
As we set an intention guided by visualization and meditation we set the theme for our personal mandala useable as a healing and meditation tool. Learning sacred geometry techniques we will design our own mandala in a series of drawings and create a final painting. You will go home with three finished Mandala Drawings and one Mandala Painting.
$125 /4 week class, includes all drawing and painting material.
Pre-registration for all classes is required. Sign up online at
RitaSchwabFineArts.com
or e-mail earthelements01@gmail.com or call Rita at 845-667-0166
class meets at the new Expressive Arts Building
Abstract Painting Intermediate with Rita Schwab
Tuesdays from 10am to 1pm
We will focus on a different theme every month. You must have taken at least one beginning abstract painting class with me prior to signing up for this class. In this class we create larger paintings, multiples, textured works and incorporate more challenges. $ 35/class or $125/month. For more information and to pre-register contact Rita at
earthelements01@gmail.com, or call 845-667-0166, or
click here.
Abstract Painting for Beginners with Rita Schwab
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, call 845-667-0166, or click here.
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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.
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