Passion Works Studio Experiential Learning Library

The Passion Works Studio Experiential Learning Library is a video series that highlights how the studio uses art to inspire curiosity, foster inclusion, and build community. It showcases creative collaboration among people of all abilities, emphasizes the use of upcycled local materials, and celebrates the unique talents of its artists. Through social enterprise, the studio turns creativity into economic opportunity, demonstrating the power of art to create connection, purpose, and sustainable impact.

For this video series, I assisted in all phases of production for a video series. During filming, prepared equipment and operated Camera B. Provided technical guidance during editing, particularly with Adobe Premiere and After Effects. Contributed feedback to the lead editor and offered additional support throughout post-production as needed.

Inviting Curiosity through the Arts

Art first is the studio’s commitment. Passion Works structures environments so participants can surrender to the process of discovery and play. The studio invites participants to follow their curiosity through painting, poetry, drawing, sewing, and more. Participants explore, connect with others, and experience purpose and belonging through the process of collaborative art making.

Fostering Inclusive Communities

The studio is committed to fully accessible community life where differences and commonalities are embraced with respect and curiosity. Passion Works creates space for artists with diverse backgrounds and abilities to collaborate, fostering a sense of purpose and belonging for all. Community members are invited to make art at the studio and at pop-up events in libraries, community centers, parks, and other community gathering spaces. The studio offers artistic evidence of a society strengthened by inclusion.

Building on Abundance

Another core commitment of Passion Works Studio is building on the abundance of ideas, interests, and talents of its core artists.

Sourcing and Upcycling Local Resources

Passion Works Studio is committed to locally sourcing and upcycling materials otherwise discarded. This story explores the studio’s artistic re-imagining of post-consumer waste and industry by-products in support of vibrant communities, workforce development, and a creative economy. Through a lens of abundance, we invite you to witness the potential that emerges when materials are transformed within and beyond the walls of the studio. Ultimately, this work speaks to a larger story of the beauty that can be found in people and places if our imagination is ignited by a sense of possibility.

Growing Creative Economies*

This story explores how creative experiences at the studio function as a springboard for other goals including employment. The studio advances its mission through a social enterprise model. Collaborative making leads to fine art sales, product lines, design services, and custom projects. Product research and development begins with the interests and talents of the workers. The studio blends workers’ visions with available material streams to create new products. When consumers invest in the studio’s art, they learn the stories of the art and its makers.

*For this video, I took the position of producer