Studio 8 Ten Opens
What once seemed like only a dream to the individual artists working in Transition Services’ handmade products business, officially came to fruition on the afternoon of May 29th, 2008. Studio 8 Ten, Las Vegas’ only community-based art studio supporting people with disabilities, hosted Mayor Oscar Goodman to cut the ribbon and make the opening of the studio a celebration and a total reality.
Construction began on what was once the Heavenly Bliss wedding chapel in January of 2007, and the building has a whole new face, and a bunch of new faces. With its upscale, urban décor and open studio space, this new program facility offers individual artists the opportunity to be thriving members of the downtown community, and expand their skills related to design and production in the already-successful Transition Services handmade products business. They also have the opportunity to engage in customer interaction while learning new skills, like running a cash register, in the gift shop area. The public is welcome during business hours to visit the studio, interact with the artists at work, and purchase or place custom orders of the amazing handmade products.
The products offered at Studio 8 Ten range from handmade paper products, like the popular Plantable Thankyou notes that are all-the-rage amongst the Las Vegas business community, to a http://studio8ten.com/2009/11/featured-2/selection of bath and body products in 17 fresh scents, to dog toys, and logo t-shirts. With well over 50 different products available, and more coming by Christmas, it’s worth a visit to the up-and-coming downtown oasis. Make it an afternoon by visiting the Potato Valley Café for lunch…it’s right across the street!
During the ribbon cutting ceremony, Mayor Goodman reflected on what a welcome addition Studio 8 Ten is to the downtown community while waving around the squeaky dog bone he purchased during his personal guided tour of the studio by artist Nora Miranda. The celebration continued into the following week with activities building up to the Grand Opening on First Friday, June 6th.
Studio 8 Ten is located at 810 South Las Vegas Boulevard, between Gass Ave. and Hoover Dr. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, from 10AM- 6PM, with extended hours on First Fridays from 10AM-10PM, (closed July 4th). Stop by during business hours or call 644-9418 for more information.
