Jim has been a member of Passion Works Studio for 10 years. He is known for his paintings of his girlfriend Irene and consistently labels these renderings, "sweetheart". Jim is also known for his "ghost dog" paintings in remembrance of a dog he had when he was a child. He has also tried his hand at angels, and big smiling heads with lots of teeth. Jim is skilled at drawing and filling in his own images with his chosen color pallet. He loves to joke around, and calls everybody in the studio "buddy". Jim's "sweetheart" design is also availabe in our jewelry line.

You can now buy original artwork directly from the Passion Works Website. We currently have works available from Derek Boals and Jim Gillespie. New artists will be added every month.

This guide captures Passion Works Studio’s operating philosophy, organizational design, collaborative art-making practices, business practices and methods of translating artwork to products. It also addresses questions Passion Works is frequently asked by organizations wishing to begin collaborative art-making in their own communities. We anticipate that artists and administrators interested in adapting our methods to their own unique organizational situations will find this guide beneficial. Order your copy today.

Passion Works studio is pleased to announce the launching of Passion Works Studio Home Parties. We are currently looking for individuals interested in becoming Home Party Consultants. A Home Party Consultant is an independent business owner who promotes Passion Works Studio, its artists and product line in the homes of hostesses who sponsor a Home Party. The Home Party Consultant leads the Home Party through a short presentation, answers any questions the hostess or guests may have, and assists the guest with their orders and ultimately works with the hostess to distribute the orders.

If you are interested in this unique opportunity, call 1-800-784-9843 or email homeparty@passionworks.org.

Just a reminder that March is “Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month”. In honor of this, the Athens County Board of MRDD is hosting its annual: “Disabilities Awareness Festival” at the Athens Community Center on Thursday, March 6, 2008 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. This event is free and open to the public! Our purpose is to promote the capabilities of individuals with disabilities in our community. This year’s theme is: “Success. When doors open we succeed.”

For more information contact Jeff Bierlein at 592-6659 ext. 254.

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Souper Bowl is a fundraiser to benefit the Athens Area Mediation Service and Passion Works Studio. Come and enjoy a delicious meal provided by area restaurants and take home a locally made hand-crafted bowl. Music will be provided by The Ohio University Flute Quartet and Flute Choir, Gay and Bruce Dalzell and Becca Rossiter. The event will be held Sunday, March 9 from 4:30-6:30 pm at the Athens Community Center.

For tickets or more information, call the Athens Area Mediation Service office at 594-6169 or stop by Passion Works Studio located in the Atco building, 21 South Campbell Street.

www.athensmediation.com

Join Ohio University students for a Bowl Making Party. Scheduled for Saturday, February 9th, noon-4pm at the Ohio University Ceramics Studio, First floor Seigfried Hall, Athens. All bowls will be donated to the Souper Bowl Fundraiser, in support of Passion Works Studio and Athens Area Mediation Services. There will be pizza, potluck, music and prizes!

info: sr132806@ohio.edu

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Passion Works Flowers make a great gifts for Valentine's Day. Stop in at the Passion Works Gallery Shop, visit our website or contact our customer service representative at 800-784-9843 ext. 212 today.