Thursday, September 13, 2012

Passion Works Studios

     The purpose of Passion Works Studio is to allow everyone to express him or herself through creating art in collaboration with artists with and without disabilities. The studio is located on East State St. right by Domino's Pizza and has been a staple of Athens culture since it opened. The passion flowers, seen below, can be seen all around Athens in businesses and homes alike.
Being a regular volunteer at Passion Works, I have fallen in love with the place. As soon as you walk in, there is someone there to greet you and help you find exactly what you're looking for. The front part of the studio is the store, where there are items ranging from passion flowers, to jewelry, to stickers, to stamps, to tee shirts, and everything else you can imagine. All of this merchandise features art by the artists who come in and work with the staff of Passion Works. After walking through the store, you'll come to the studio part of the building. Here there are tables surrounded by shelves filled with a ton of different art supplies. When I go to volunteer, I head straight back to the studio and ask what we're working on today. The staff at Passion Works are all so nice and as we work on things such as bookmarks, passion flowers, fabric braids, and paintings, everyone just hangs out and chats. The atmosphere is so friendly and it is obvious to anyone who walks in the door that the people at Passion Works are all there because they truly care about the mission of Passion Works Studios. The friendly environment and the awesome message make Passion Works Studio one of my favorite places in Athens.

2 comments:

  1. I really liked that you picked a place that you frequent often, your blog shows your personal knowledge on Passion Works Studio. It was refreshing to hear about something that many people in Athens are very passionate about and have built up for years. I do believe that you could of described the studio in a bit more detail, for example the color scheme throughout the studio. Which could help give the reader a better vision of what the place looks like and the vibes it gives off.

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  2. I have always walked past the Passion Works building and wondered what was inside, so I am glad you chose this. It seems to be a place that benefits alot of people around the area, and the message they promote seems great. It is also refreshing to hear that there are places to go where people can participate in an activity in a relaxing environment that promotes creativity and passion. I will definitely have to check it out in the near future!

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