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Come Create with Us!

RSN’s Studio Hope was created with the vision of helping people express their creativity, make new friends, learn something new, share knowledge, lend a listening ear, teach a skill-set, take risks, encourage each other, have fun and enjoy the moment.

Studio Hope is a place for the community of artists, teachers, and crafters to share their talents. Education and arts & crafts are a big part of healing. We hope you join us to celebrate our new adventures in creativity and connecting. I hope to see you there. – Lori Hartwell, RSN Founder and President

621 East Glenoaks Blvd. #B
Glendale, CA 91207
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Studio Hope Workshops are Currently Postponed. We will resume as soon as we are able to do so safely. In the meantime, check out our online Zoom meetings:

RSN’s series of topical zoom meetings are informative and so much fun! Topics include the kidney diet, exercise and yoga, hobbies and more. Participants need not have a Zoom account. This is a great way to connect with others living with kidney disease, make new friends and learn new things. Sign up for a Zoom room meet up today!

Current Workshops (We will resume as soon as we are able to do so safely.)

We all have a unique story to tell. RSN proud to offer an opportunity to use your own life experiences to find your voice and help others who are traveling the same life path of living with kidney disease. RSN’s Public Speaking Training will help you gain experience and confidence as you learn how to effectively share your story by delivering compelling speeches.

There is no charge to attend. Stop by for a visit and say hello to RSN Founder and President Lori Hartwell, who began honing her talent as a public speaker in 1993.

 

Kidney Diet 101
Saturday November 16 & Wednesday 20, 2019
10am – 11:30am

Learn the diet essentials for all stages of kidney disease including chronic kidney disease, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis and kidney transplant. Learn how the food you eat effects your lab values. Pick up tips for choosing and preparing food that you and the whole family can enjoy and that still meets your requirements.

This educational workshop, taught by kidney transplant survivor and Renal Dietitian Lubna Akbany RD,CSR, is offered at no charge to people who have kidney disease and their families.

 

Holiday Boutique
Saturday December 14, 2019 from 11am to 4pm.

Stop by Studio Hope to visit and enjoy some treats while you shop for original artwork, limited edition prints and designer jewelry. All proceeds benefit RSN’s life-enriching Programs.

Introduction to Jewelry Making
Sunday, August 11, 2019
1pm – 4pm

Create one-of-a-kind, hand-made jewelry your stylish friends will envy! Come make new friends while you string a necklace, bracelet and make matching earrings and learn the techniques of wire wrapping and closing a strand of beads.

$45 donation for one person. Bring a friend or a few and take advantage of special pricing for this class, $80 for two!

 

Tree of Life Acrylic Painting Workshop
Friday November 1, 2019
7:00pm – 9:30pm

Kidney transplant recipient and Renal Teen Prom alumni Gemma Lafontant leads this exciting class. Learn the basics of working with acrylic paint while you create a beautiful “Tree of Life” work of art! Seating is limited, sign up today.

No painting experience required! Your tax-deductible donation of $40 reserves one seat. Bring a friend or a few and take advantage of special pricing for this class of $75 for two!

 

Shambala Macramé Jewelry Workshop
Sunday, August 11, 2019
1pm – 4pm

Shambala macramé necklaces and bracelets’ unique and bohemian style makes them a very popular fashion statement. Learn a basic macramé technique that is so easy to master while making stunning jewelry. Choose from an assortment of designer curated bead combination packets. $45 reserves your seat and helps support RSN’s life-enriching programs. All supplies are included.

$45 donation for one person. Bring a friend or a few and take advantage of special pricing for this class, $80 for two!

 

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Wine & Paint Workshop
Friday August 16, 2019
7:00pm – 9:30pm

No painting experience required! Lori Hartwell leads this workshop in exploring the hottest painting trend that anyone can enjoy – Alcohol Ink Painting. Enjoy some fine wine and hors d’oeuvres too.  $50 reserves your seat. At the end of the evening you’ll have some beautiful artwork to take home and display or give as a gift.

$50 for one person. Bring a friend or a few and take advantage of special pricing for this class, $85 for two!

Shambala Macramé Jewelry Workshop
Saturday, August 24, 2019
2pm – 5pm

Shambala macramé necklaces and bracelets’ unique and bohemian style makes them a very popular fashion statement. Learn a basic macramé technique that is so easy to master while making stunning jewelry. Choose from an assortment of designer curated bead combination packets. $45 reserves your seat and helps support RSN’s life-enriching programs. All supplies are included.

$45 donation for one person. Bring a friend or a few and take advantage of special pricing for this class, $80 for two!

 

Private Fundraiser Workshops

Support your child’s school, your favorite animal rescue or local charity with a Studio Hope Workshop. 30% of the registration fees will be collected for your charity. Minimum of three participants in addition to yourself required. Email [email protected] or click the contact button below to ask for details.

Private Studio Hope Workshop

Gather your friends together for a private Studio Hope workshop to celebrate a birthday, girl’s night out or just because!
Creating your own event is a creative and fun way you can support RSN’s life-enriching programs including the 20th annual Renal Teen Prom.

 

Announcing a New, Special Offer for All Workshop attendees!

Take 30% Off All Purchases at Studio Hope. Sign up for any upcoming workshop to receive a special 30% savings on all Studio Hope artisan merchandise during the workshop.

Experience the Joy of Giving Personal Handmade Greeting Cards at Craft Days at Studio Hope

 

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturdays) from 1pm to 5pm (Excluding Holidays)

Personalized greeting cards show your friends and family how much you love and appreciate them. Create your own with heartfelt messages for the holidays, birthdays, special occasion or just because.

This creative card making workshop is at no charge for people who have kidney disease. $10 donation for the general public to support RSN’s life-enriching programs. Supplies included or bring your own and share.

 If day/times are not convenient above, Contact us to make an appointment.

 

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Alcohol Ink Painting Workshop
Saturday, June 8, 2019
1:00pm – 4:00pm

No painting experience required! Lori Hartwell leads this workshop in exploring the hottest painting trend that anyone can enjoy – Alcohol Ink Painting. 50 reserves your seat. At the end of the evening you’ll have some beautiful artwork to take home and display or give as a gift.

 

• SHOP STUDIO HOPE •

Stop by Studio Hope for a visit while any of the above workshop classes are underway to shop for original artwork, limited edition prints and designer jewelry. Treat yourself and find a meaningful gift for someone special. 

All proceeds benefit Renal Support Network (RSN). RSN was founded by Lori Hartwell who was diagnosed with kidney disease at age two. Her goal is to empower people who have kidney disease to become knowledgeable about their illness, proactive in their care, hopeful about their future and make friendships that last a lifetime.

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Studio Hope Workshop News

Studio Hope reserves two spaces at each workshop for people who have kidney disease at no charge. Contact us to reserve space if you have kidney disease and would like to attend a workshop. State your request for a space and which workshop in the contact from message. Check back after January 1, 2019 for new workshops.

Connect with fellow crafters at Studio Hope while you create beautiful works of art and seasonal crafts! Your tax-deductible donation reserves your seat and helps support RSN’s life-enriching programs.

Click one of the workshops below for details. Sign up for yourself, give as a gift or donate a class seat for someone who has kidney disease. (RSN will assign the donated seat.) Use form below and Enroll early, space is limited. 

Talented jewelry designer Lori Hartwell teaches you the basic techniques you need to master to begin making your own jewelry. Wire wrapping is simple and with just a bit of practice you’re on your way to designing your very own one-of-a-kind earrings, bracelets and necklaces you’ll be proud to wear.

$45 reserves your seat and helps support RSN’s life-enriching programs. Beads and wire are provided in the workshop.

 

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Shambala Jewelry Workshop
Saturday August 4, 2018
1:00pm – 3:30pm

Shambala necklaces and bracelets’ unique and bohemian style makes them a very popular fashion statement. Learn a basic macramé technique that is so easy to master while making stunning jewelry. $45 reserves your seat and helps support RSN’s life-enriching programs. All supplies are included.

 

Introduction to Wire Wrapping Workshop
Saturday August 11, 2018
1:00pm – 4:00pm

Talented jewelry designer Lori Hartwell teaches you the basic techniques you need to master to begin making your own jewelry. Wire wrapping is simple and with just a bit of practice you’re on your way to designing your very own one-of-a-kind earrings, bracelets and necklaces you’ll be proud to wear.

$45 reserves your seat and helps support RSN’s life-enriching programs. Beads and wire are provided in the workshop.

 

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Alcohol Ink Painting Workshop
Friday September 21, 2018
6:30pm – 9:30pm

No painting experience required! Lori Hartwell leads this workshop in exploring the hottest painting trend that anyone can enjoy – Alcohol Ink Painting. Enjoy some fine wine and hors d’oeuvres too.  $50 reserves your seat. At the end of the evening you’ll have some beautiful artwork to take home and display or give as a gift.

 

Alcohol ink painting- studio hope- renal support network

WINE & PAINT – Alcohol Ink Painting Workshop
Friday, September 21, 2018
6:30pm – 9:30pm

No painting experience required! Lori Hartwell leads this workshop in exploring the hottest painting trend that anyone can enjoy – Alcohol Ink Painting. Enjoy some fine wine and hors d’oeuvres too.  $50 reserves your seat. At the end of the evening you’ll have some beautiful artwork to take home and display or give as a gift.

 

Holidays in September
Saturday and Sunday, September 8 and 9 from 1pm to 5pm.

Stop by Studio Hope to visit and enjoy some treats while you shop for original artwork, limited edition prints and designer jewelry. All proceeds benefit RSN’s life-enriching Programs.

If you received a gift voucher for a Studio Hope class Contact Us or send an email to [email protected] to redeem your voucher and sign up for a class. All proceeds benefit RSN’s life-enriching programs!

Workshops may be cancelled or rescheduled by Studio Hope. You will be notified by email if any cancellation or rescheduling occurs.

If you can’t make it to the studio, here are some other ways to help RSN:

Fine Art Note Cards - Lori Hartwell

These notecard sets featuring Lori Hartwell’s paintings are available with a tax-deductible donation. Each donation benefits RSN’s hopeful and life-enriching programs which help people who have kidney disease and their families.

Embracehope jewelry - Embrace hope jewelry - lori hartwell

Each hand-crafted piece arrives packaged in a keepsake Organza Bag with an RSN Embrace Hope Card as a token reminder that your purchase of this special gift helped benefit those with kidney disease.

Kidney gifts - gift for kidney donor - kidney transplant

Unique merchandise with hopeful messages on men’s, women’s, children’s t-shirts, clothing, hats, mugs, items for pets and moreTreat yourself or find great gifts for others that tell the world that you care about kidney disease and help spread the word.

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Studio Hope Flyer - download

Email [email protected] with any questions.

Custom and Private Workshop Opportunities

  • Host a Workshop: No formal art education or experience is necessary. You just need to be skilled in the art form or craft you want to present and be able to share your knowledge with Studio Hope visitors. Participants learn new crafting skills while simultaneously engaging in the process of learning to cope with a chronic illness through art therapy.
  • The creative community is invited to apply to participate in Studio Hope art shows as an individual visual artist or artist groups. A Studio Hope art show helps artists connect with the community, local arts enthusiasts and can help local artists build an audience for their work.
  • Corporate Team Building: Schedule a workshop just for your employees. Team building activities can help increase productivity, improve communication and keep your employees motivated. Studio Hope workshops are impactful and in the moment. The benefits will remain with your team long after the event is over.

Get in touch with us to learn more and schedule your custom workshop.

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