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OUTSIDE THE BOX-STUDIO…for creative minds We bring the world to you! What's Happening...
There are so many things wonderful things happening at our studio that we do need to share with all of you. First we re-opened our studio in April, only three month ago. However the amount of classes, events, parties that we experienced were huge! Every day at our studio magical moments of spontaneity happens. Adults, teens and children can be creative and safe in our colorful and playful space. In April we inaugurated our new space, our classes started for children, teens and adults. We had so many visitors. From Mom’s club to home schooling families. Everyday of the week we had so many exciting classes like Tango and salsa class, explore your world, water colors… In May, we showed our first movie production "Believe it or Not"", we filled our space with over 40 people, between families and friends we all shared this great moment of accomplishment watching our first movie. How exciting! In June, Lulu went to Costa Rica brought more beautiful music instruments, we also debut in the Naples Philharmonic, this event at the Magic Carpet concern was one of the high light of our month. We also hosted a beautiful party for the We start the month of July'09 with so many great ideas and creative plans! We will be sharing soon with you! Last year... Our classes starts first week of September and for the next semester we already have many great things already planned for you, your family and our community.
In June we started our summer children’s art festival and we had a visit from Rose Emery with her class “Interconnect”; Alan taught yoga and music in a class “Boys will be Boys”; Glen from Super Science participated in a class “Under the Sea”; Lorraine taught “Tots and Parents Spanish”; Lulu had a ball with her Portuguese class for children with both nationalities Brazilian and American; Pedro taught us drumming; we had a great time with Mary Lynn and Barefoot books, guitar lesson with Jose and Kim Rose taught children many unique art techniques. Donna Roberts and Tyler facilitated a “Spark in the Dark” workshop and it was very inspiring. Our SUMMER'08 was filled with joy, creativity and unforgettable moments.
Author and writing coach Lorraine C. Ladish held a writing workshop in which participants were given tips on the process of generating ideas, writing in different genres, overcoming writer's block and more. Participants included playwrights, comedians, business writers, students and people who had never written before. "I really enjoyed the workshop and I now have more ideas about how to improve my writing. Please keep me posted on upcoming workshops". Miguel Cintron, stand-up comedian. "Your workshop was exactly what I needed. Thank you!" Mary Beth Sturgis, writer. "It exceeded my expectations. I hope Lorraine comes back to teach weekly writing classes". Adam Carter.
Event - Outside the Box- Studio celebrated Eath Day at Koreshan Park Koreshan, Sierra Club host Earth Day celebration This was how "Education -- whether it’s for children, seasonal visitors or full-time residents -- is part of the purpose of the event", Wohlpart said. “It’s a way of a creating a new ethos,” he said of concern for the environment, and for him, concern about climate change. “Unless we change our way of relating with the earth, we aren’t going to have much of an earth left.” Earth Day has been sparking events promoting environmental awareness around the country for more than a quarter century. The Koreshan park event, now in its seventh year, grows a little bit more each time it is held", he said. "it was really a great day, and my kids and I especially enjoyed the coconut frond sculptures we made at Outside the Box Studio.... The creativity and connection to the Earth Day theme was awesome! Lulu Carter and Janet Weissberg were very enthusiastic at their Outside The Box booth!" Debb Burger and Alan were participating as part of the Outside The Box team. Mary Lynn was our storyteller, reading "Barefoot Books".
Event - Outside The Box- Studio organized the Entertainment at the Naples Botanic Garden during the event Bello Brazil. By NAPLES DAILY NEWS STAFF For the third consecutive year, Naples Garden Club and Naples Botanical Garden will be jointly presenting the show, sponsored by the Daily News, Third in Bloom and Auctions Neapolitan. Throughout the weekend you can meet actress Jane Seymour, get excited about cycadas, look at hundreds of flowers in sophisticated or whimsical arrangements and learn how to create your own. Seymour, will present a sampling of her botanical paintings and her most recent book, “Making Yourself at Home,” and will discuss her artwork and sign copies of her book. Floral designs based on her art will be on display. Demonstrations of horticulture and design as well as tours of Naples Botanical Garden will be offered. Vendors of unusual plants, jewelry and garden ornaments will participate in the Garden Market. Because of the Brazilian theme, a special exhibit of Brazilian plant life and flowers is part of the event". Lis Bruce (our fashion teacher) designed all the Brazilian costumes for the event. Children with Brazilian background came and enjoy the day activities with Outside The Box team!
Workshop /March – Saturday 8 from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM Testimonial: 2. “The workshop yesterday was so wonderful and filled with so many rich experiences. I am so glad I went. I have a great memory of Saturday when there were scarves flying through the air connecting various free spirits and people dancing in the elastic cocoons. Note: 8 women participated in the workshop. The registration fee was $35 p/p.
Class - Laura and Clara having fun at Outside the Box- Studio. Toddler's bilingual class. "We are finally getting our children to speak two languages at Outside the Box Studio. It is amazing!" Laura, mother of two. "Tia Lulu, sings children's songs in Portuguese to Clara". Que farra!
Event - Feb 23 Workshop Outside The Box - Studio / Feb 16 '08 Second Outside The Box - Studio Teacher's Workshop "I now look at my students in a new light", said one of the attendees "All educators should take this class. It will renew their enthusiasm for teaching". L.C.
Class started on Feb. 12'08 Class My Tribe - 3 to 4 year olds - Tuesdays from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Alexia painting during class and spending a fabulous time with her father Matthew.
"It is very relaxing and interesting for me as a parent to spend time on art projects with my daughter at Outside the Box Studio", said Matthew.
Class started on February 12'08
Class My Tribe - 6 to 7 years old - Tuesdays from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM The course My Tribe embraces many aspects of different cultures through multimedia art; it will provide the children to learn about diversity, geography, history and socials aspects in an innovative way of teaching and learning. This course is a great extra curricular after-school program.
Event /Azteca Television- Carlos Zapata from Azteca Televisión was in our studio interviewing our Brazilian teacher Lis Bruce
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Peter asked everyone to work on the same canvas - the theme was "life back home”. After the wonderful interaction everyone shared their background. We had about 4 different countries and many states of USA represented as part of the beautiful canvas art work. Peter Nii Narku Thompson - Ghanaian Pan cultural Artist
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Joe Cox (Executive Director of Children's Museum of Naples) and Rose Emery(Outside the Box teacher) were present at Outise The Box- Studio grand opening. Outside The Box- Studio wants to raise the awareness of the importance of the Children's Museum for our community. Workshop Outside The Box - Studio
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Time passes so fast and I can’t believe we have already arrived in September. It seems like if was yesterday that we had our grand opening and few days ago that we opened our doors to our South West Florida community.
the Calusa Group of the Sierra Club marked Earth Day at Saturday’s celebration."
Workshop /"The Colors of Africa" - 
Peter was born in Accra, Ghana. He graduated with a diploma from the Ghanaian College of Art in Accra. He is currently the director of the painting department at the Junior Art Club (JAC), a non-governmental organization. He is responsible for the art unit of the ten branches of the JAC schools. He is responsible for the art department at Ever Images Career Consultant. Peter held his first exhibition at the American Club in Accra in 1998. The main themes Peter likes working with are concentrated features of life impressions and abstract images. His peaceful disposition is reflected in his choice of colors, i.e. free flowing colors with bold approaches. He derives inspiration from his creative imagination on the subject of life in general. Some of his exhibitions have been held at: the American Club, Accra, Ghana, The National Museum, Accra, Ghana, The Goethe Institute, Accra, Ghana, Alliance Françoise, Kumasi, Ghana, In the Gallery, Nashville, T inn. Northwestern Building, St. Paul, Minn., Blue Line Gallery, Atlanta, Ga., The National Bank Fine Arts, New York, N.Y., St. Paul Art Crawl, St. Paul, Minn.
Event /Outside The Box - Studio - Grand Opening / Jan 25, 2008
Alan, Kelly, Rose, Angi, Mary and Rose working on the "living table". The concept of the living table is that of a cooperative art project where many people work on layers upon layers to come up with an expression of community art.
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