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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, park...

Honey for the Heart Introduction

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

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 w...

26 YEARS OF PASSION WORKS SLIDESHOW

HOW WE STARTED In 1998, Passion Works began as a collaborative community studio housed within a sheltered workshop where people with and without developmental differences made art together. The studio became a 501(c)3 non-profit in 2018, and it remains a trailblazer in creating integrated settings where people investigate their own talents and interests while participating in community-based pr...

Passion Flowers, “The Official Flower of Athens Ohio”, are constructed of up-cycled aluminum newspaper printing plates. Every flower is collaboratively hand-painted by Passion Works artists with and without developmental differences. These sculptural blooms are ready to hang indoors or out. The medium and large flowers work beautifully as centerpieces. Order yours today at www.PassionWorks.org

Join this simple floor practice with Erin! We'll start lying down for some reclined postures and move to seated for an opportunity to move the spine. You may want a block for the practice! ~ Disclaimer: Please do not attempt any movements that are unsuitable for your level of activity. Please choose safety and self respect. Always seek the guidance of a qualified health professional with questi...

Here is a practice centered around opening the space around the heart and connecting with the element air. Slow down your day and join this practice with compassion, kindness and care for yourself. You'll want a strap, blanket and bolster! ~ Disclaimer: Please do not attempt any movements that are unsuitable for your level of activity. Please choose safety and self respect. Always seek the guid...

Join Noah and Erin for a combination chair and mat class with plenty of choices. Class focus will be on water and embodying it's qualities. ~ Disclaimer: Please do not attempt any movements that are unsuitable for your level of activity. Please choose safety and self respect. Always seek the guidance of a qualified health professional with questions you have regarding any medical condition. Eri...

In this mat class you'll want to have a couple of blankets (or bolster), a chair and a block. While having props is very helpful, don't let it shy you away from giving this class a try. Many props can be substituted for household items like pillows and everyday blankets. ~ Disclaimer: Please do not attempt any movements that are unsuitable for your level of activity. Please choose safety and se...

In this 35 minute chair and mat practice we will explore building a bridge between our head, heart and gut through the breath and awareness. The ways we experience the world can range from thoughts from the head, feelings/ emotions from the heart, and sensations originating from the gut. We'll explore how these different areas work together to form our experiences. You'll want to have a chair, ...

Happy Earth Day! Let's ground with the breath and stay close to the ground. You'll want a stack of 2 blankets (or a block) and a strap for today's class. ~ Disclaimer: Please do not attempt any movements that are unsuitable for your level of activity. Please choose safety and self respect. Always seek the guidance of a qualified health professional with questions you have regarding any medical ...

Join Erin and Noah for a mat practice that can be adapted in a variety of ways. Grab a couple of blankets, a block and a strap for this 32 minute practice. ~ Disclaimer: Please do not attempt any movements that are unsuitable for your level of activity. Please choose safety and self respect. Always seek the guidance of a qualified health professional with questions you have regarding any medica...

Chair Yoga with Erin & Noah / 26 minutes

Adaptive Yoga/ Floor Practice / 45 minutes

Adaptive Yoga (chair or mat) / Turning Inward / 42 minutes

Adaptive Yoga / Choosing a Portal as Setting Intention / 30 minutes

Adaptive Yoga (chair or mat) / Water Flow / 30 minutes

Adaptive Yoga (chair/mat class)/ Breath as Teacher/ 30 minutes

Adaptive Yoga (Chair and/or Mat) / All About Those Feet / 35 minutes

Adaptive Yoga (chair or mat) / Upper Body Opening / 28 minutes

Adaptive Yoga / Gentle Shoulders & Restorative / 33 minutes

Adaptive Yoga / Mat or Chair Practice / 37 minutes

Adaptive Yoga / Let's Release: Noticing patterns of held tension / 34 minutes

Adaptive (chair or mat) Yoga class / Noticing your Senses / 33 minutes

Adaptive Yoga / "Back to Basics" / 35 minutes

Adaptive Yoga / Balance / 35 minutes

Adaptive Yoga / For Stressful Times / 47 minutes