Open Studio Art Sessions in Tarpon Springs, FL
Sometimes you just need a space to create on your own terms. Open Create at White Lion Art Studio & Gallery gives you access to a bright, welcoming studio where you can work on your own projects at your own pace. No scheduled instruction, no set agenda. Just you, your materials, and the freedom to make something you are proud of. Walk in during available hours and get to work.
Drop-In Art Classes, Tarpon Springs FL
Your Own Creative Time, Your Own Way
Open Create is the studio's self-led session option, available for walk-ins when instructed classes are not in session. Unlike our guided workshops, these flexible art sessions put you in the driver's seat. Bring your own materials and work on whatever project is calling to you, whether that is a painting you have been putting off, a sketch series, or something entirely new. The studio space is bright, hands-on, and set up to support independent work. It is the kind of creative time that fits into a real life, without requiring a long-term commitment up front.
Who Open Create Is For
A Space for Every Kind of Artist
Open Create works for a wide range of people. If you are a beginner who wants to practice between guided classes, this is your time. If you are a more experienced artist who just needs a dedicated space away from home distractions, this is your studio. Members on the Flow State plan use open studio art sessions as the core of their weekly practice, with the added benefit of being able to show and sell their work in the gallery. Whether you come in once or make it a regular habit, the door is open.
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No Reservation Needed for Open Create
One of the biggest advantages of open create painting time is how low-friction it is. Walk-in art studio time is available without a paid reservation, unlike our instructed classes which require booking in advance. Just show up during Open Create hours, bring your own supplies, and settle in. We do ask that you arrive a few minutes before you plan to start so you can get set up without rushing.
Open Create and the Flow State Membership
Make Independent Studio Time a Regular Practice
For artists who want more than the occasional drop-in, the Flow State Membership offers eight hours of open studio art sessions per month, with the opportunity to exhibit and sell finished work right here in the gallery. It is designed for people who want to build a consistent creative routine without the structure of weekly instruction. You bring your materials, you set your own goals, and you work in a space that takes your practice seriously. The Flow State Membership launches as part of the Adult Academy in September 2026.
Questions About Open Studio Sessions
Frequently Asked Questions About Open Create
Do I need to book in advance for an Open Create session?
No reservation is required for Open Create. It is the one option at White Lion Art Studio where walk-ins are welcome. Instructed classes do require a paid reservation to guarantee your seat, but Open Create is available on a drop-in basis during the hours when guided classes are not in session. Arriving a few minutes before you plan to start is recommended so you can get settled without cutting into your creative time.What do I need to bring to an Open Create session?
Open Create operates on a bring-your-own-materials basis. That means you supply whatever you need for your project, whether that is paint, canvas, sketchbooks, or other mediums. The studio provides the space and the environment. If you are unsure what to bring for a specific project you have in mind, the studio team can point you in the right direction before you arrive.Is Open Create available every day, or only on certain days?
Open Create is available when instructed classes are not in session. The studio operates Wednesday through Saturday, 10am to 7pm, but Open Create availability within those hours depends on the class schedule. It is worth checking current availability before heading in, since popular class times can fill the studio. The team can confirm which windows are open for self-led sessions.Can I sell my artwork if I use the studio for Open Create?
This opportunity is specifically tied to the Flow State Membership. Members on the Flow State plan, which includes eight hours of open studio time per month, have the option to exhibit and sell their finished work in the White Lion gallery. Drop-in Open Create visitors do not automatically have gallery selling access, but the membership is designed as a direct path to that opportunity for artists who want to build a consistent practice and share their work.What is the difference between Open Create and an instructed class?
Instructed classes are guided, project-based sessions led by a nurturing instructor. You follow along, work on a specific piece, and leave with a finished result. Open Create is the opposite: there is no instruction, no set project, and no guided steps. You bring your own materials and work independently. Instructed classes require a paid reservation in advance, while Open Create is available as a walk-in option. Both take place in the same bright, welcoming studio space.Is Open Create a good fit for complete beginners?
Open Create works best for people who already have a project or medium in mind, since there is no instruction provided during these sessions. Complete beginners who want guidance are better served by one of the studio's instructed classes or workshops, where a nurturing instructor walks you through every step and ensures you leave with a finished piece. That said, if you are a beginner who simply wants to practice on your own and experiment without pressure, Open Create is a perfectly valid space to do that.How does the Flow State Membership relate to Open Create?
The Flow State Membership, launching as part of the Adult Academy in September 2026, is built around Open Create. It includes eight hours of self-led open studio time per month, along with the opportunity to exhibit and sell work in the gallery. It is priced at $111 per month. This membership is designed for artists who want to make independent studio time a regular habit rather than an occasional drop-in, and who want a professional setting to develop and show their work.
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