Hope you enjoyed your holiday weekend. Everyone here at The Open Studio has certainly enjoyed having things slow down a bit. It was a wild and crazy ride this season with all of our new programs and participants, but great fun and overall, very successful new events. The Pottery rolled along full to bursting as usual and our Gallery had it's best year ever. The new Expressive Arts building was home to several instructors who offered a variety of well attended classes.
Englewood Homegrown had an amazing year.....to the point that Sam is now working full time running his business and has hired some help. We have also discovered that he can't do everything that TOS has available so we have a couple of related opportunities for someone who might want to become involved. That's a delightful example of one small business spinning off more opportunities.
The Real Juice Bar has found themselves with a similar plight...... finding they were doing too much with not enough time to focus on what really matters to them. They are closing for a month and restructuring the way they do business. See The Real Juice Bar notice below for details and stay tuned for another business opportunity as a result of that change.
I certainly want to mention the Emerging Artisans Program and
Backyard Events, which were more fun than anyone expected. Both those programs are being evaluated for expansion for next year and Backyard Events is planning some activities for the summer for those of us who do stay here. Thanks to all of you who participated. If anyone is interested in a business opportunity with TOS or wants to teach a class, please get in touch with our Administrator, Judi Jenkins at
admin@theopenstudio.org
We are open all summer so come join the pottery, take a painting class, or sit out back and enjoy all the beautiful new trees. The Cecropia is big enough to sit under in just one year. And it's fruiting like crazy. Try some. It's quite a surprise. Thanks again to all of you who make TOS the amazing place it is. Evelyn
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Lemon Bay Yoga Studio
We will be switching to our off-season schedule on June 1st.
We will be closed for the month of July for travel.
The ultimate goal of yoga is to always observe things accurately, and therefore never act in a way that will make us regret our actions later. -.K.V. Desikachar
This 2-day workshop introduces the voice & breath as physical instruments to be used as a form of energy work, and to have a chance to experiment as a group with your own voice, and experience the healing benefits! Participants are often amazed to witness the powerful shift in energy. This modality of healing, founded in Expressive Arts Therapy, includes elements of energy work, classical voice technique, Feldenkreis, bodywork, Alexander Technique, Yoga, Somatic Psychology, Meditation and the mystical path of sound and music or "Nada Yoga".
Click here to Register
For everyone living or staying in Florida over the summer and are looking for something to do, the Open Studio Pottery will be hosting the following pottery classes:
- Friday night,
June 16, there will be a Lighthouse Class taught by Sherry.
- Thursday morning,
July 13, the famous Coastal Colander Bowl Class taught by Mary.
- Tuesday morning,
August 8, a new Garden Gnome class taught by Peggy.
- Wednesday morning,
September 13, a Fish Totem Pole class taught by Peggy.
These will all be fun project classes, so if you want to get your hands in clay again or for the first time, contact:
tospottery@gmail.com for more information.
We thank you for your continued support.
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The Artists' Gallery
Artists' Gallery is open whenever Mary or I are there working on projects, we open the door and put out the OPEN sign. The best time to catch us is between 10 - 2, Tuesday-Thursday (until it gets too hot). This is the time of year we create new works for the gallery and to take some time off and get inspired. Watch for the OPEN sign blowing in the breeze!
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The Real Juice Bar Re-Born!
We are happy to announce the beginning of a new venture for the
Spa and Real Juice Bar. After four wonderful years of growth and business we have decided to create a different business model that we believe will serve you more efficiently.
The Spa and Real Juice Bar will still be located on the Grounds of The Open Studio, however, the Spa and Real Juice Bar will occupy only a portion of the building. We are now moving into a pre-order pick-up and delivery service only. No worries, we still have 100% organic whole food plant based foods, juices and smoothies...the only difference being that we will have a menu available on-line and an easy order system. Check out the progress at
www.theopenstudio.org.
You also have the option to call ahead 941-474-4060. Our new hours for the Juice Bar will be Tuesday from 2 to 6pm, and Saturday from 10am to 2pm. For your convenience we now offer delivery service!
Massage/body work is still available by appointment through Katherine at 941-544-4249.
Our Infrared Sauna is ready for you as well through our monthly plans of unlimited use for $50 per month or a 1 time 30 minute session $15.00.
We will be closing from May 29th through June 19th to re-group and will be open for business on June 20th. PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRE-ORDER!!! We promise you will love our new way of doing business!!!
Any questions or to schedule time for infrared call Katherine at 941-544-4249 or Sue at 941-416-4178.
SEE YOU SOON!
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Summer Art Classes
Watercolor 102
Tuesdays, July 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th, 9:30AM -
12:30PM
$120 for 4-class series, $35 each individual class
Join Angie Brown for this four week, step by step class - a great follow-up for those who have taken the Watercolor 101 class, for beginners with some experience, or a refresher for those at the intermediate level.
We will briefly review some of the basic beginner washes and
techniques, and move right on to more advanced washes and techniques. Next, we will delve a little deeper into composition and color theory. Then, we will take what we have learned and get at least one or two paintings completed together.
If you have started working with watercolor, but aren't sure how to progress, if you've tried it and been frustrated, or you have hit a wall and aren't seeing improvement, this class may be what you need!
Class size is limited, so pre-registration is needed. Once registered, you will receive a supplies list. This class runs year 'round.
Simply Watercolor Workshop
Thursday, June 1st, 1:00PM - 4:30PM; $35
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at watercolor painting but didn't
know where to start, or maybe felt intimidated by the medium or being in a large class? This is your opportunity to give it a shot, by joining Angie Brown for this one day, 3-1/2 hour workshop called Simply Watercolor. We start with a brief overview of supplies and tools needed, and practice a few basic painting techniques.
Then we jump right into painting. We will apply what we learned, and end up with a painting to take home that day. All materials are provided and you have a painting to take home. We keep the class size small and fun! There are several options available to paint, such as, a sea turtle, flamingos, fish, and a few different landscapes and sunsets.
At least three people are needed to hold a class. Class size is limited, so pre-registration is needed. In the Expressive Arts Building.
To register, please contact Angie at angieb68@gmail.com or 704-754-0145.
380 Old Englewood Road, Englewood, Florida 34223
941-474-4060
The Open Studio is a member-based, not-for-profit organization founded to support entrepreneurs with new small business ideas, and encourage creativity and healthy living. Our co-op partners provide a variety of products and services including organic food and juices, edible landscaping, pottery and visual arts classes, therapeutic massage, yoga, tai chi, an art gallery, backyard house concerts and performing arts.
techniques, and move right on to more advanced washes and techniques. Next, we will delve a little deeper into composition and color theory. Then, we will take what we have learned and get at least one or two paintings completed together.
know where to start, or maybe felt intimidated by the medium or being in a large class? This is your opportunity to give it a shot, by joining Angie Brown for this one day, 3-1/2 hour workshop called Simply Watercolor. We start with a brief overview of supplies and tools needed, and practice a few basic painting techniques.
