Creative Experiences for Teams
That Dare to Think Differently

Guided workshops at Studio 928 help corporate teams collaborate, innovate,
and explore ideas through hands-on creative experiences.

Sometimes the Best Ideas Happen When Teams Step Away from Routine

Interactive Team Experiences for Organizations
That Value Creativity and Innovation

WE BELIEVE THAT CREATING
BREEDS INNOVATION.

Sometimes the best way to solve a problem is to step away from it and see it differently.

At Studio 928, creativity is part of our everyday work. Through guided corporate team-building workshops and interactive art experiences, we help teams explore ideas visually, collaborate more effectively, and approach challenges from new perspectives.

Our hands-on creative sessions transform problem solving into a visual, interactive experience that strengthens communication, sparks innovation, and brings teams together.

WE WORK WITH:

  • HR leaders and People Operations teams
  • Office managers and executive assistants
  • Leadership teams planning off-sites
  • Companies investing in culture and engagement

Whether you’re hosting a team appreciation event or planning a strategic offsite, our workshops combine creativity with intentional facilitation.

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Innovation Through Art Lab™

 

Innovation Through Art Lab™ at Studio 928 translates Leonardo da Vinci’s principles of curiosity, observation, experimentation, and connection into visual, art-based exercises that help teams think more creatively together.

Each activity combines art-making with problem-solving, helping teams explore ideas visually rather than just talking about them.

Yes, even “stick figures” are transformed into an interactive moment that your team will not soon forget.

A facilitated workshop blending creative prompts, collaborative exercises, and reflective discussion designed to bring insights back into the workplace.

Ideal for:

  • Leadership teams
  • Strategic offsites
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Creative problem solving

TESTIMONIALS

Mimic the Masters™ - Team Building Activity

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Challenge your colleagues to mirror famous masterpieces from the past, including works from Harlem Renaissance artists such as Jacob Lawrence, Jonathan Green, and Joseph Holston or women artists like Frida and Georgia O’Keefe, Dali, and more.

Choose an artist and experience profound storytelling of historic innovation and unity through art.Wine, creativity, and inspiring art trivia are a winning combination, for an eye-opening experience that shares a powerful yet poignant message.

Perfect for when you need to provide a little creative boost, this class builds on the perseverance of past prodigies to cultivate a new culture of diversity, equity and inclusion for the future. 

Dreaming of a more harmonious workplace? Mimic the Masters™ is one of the best art team-building activities for inspiring empathy, understanding and building awareness. 

Our on-site artist brings art to life with a dynamic live art activation. These experiences can be customized with branding to transform any setting into a vibrant spectacle where attendees can witness and participate in the creative process in real-time.

Perfect for enhancing event experiences, our live art activations provide an unforgettable visual and interactive spectacle that captivates and inspires!

LIVE Art Activation

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The Leadership Palette (TM)

A unique team-building experience where artists lead and teams are built!

This 3-4-hour event will challenge your team’s collaboration, communication, and adaptability skills.

They’ll create an art project, enhancing their problem-solving and communication abilities.

Your team will split into groups with assigned roles, allowing for skill stretching and collaborative thinking.

The event boosts creativity and innovation, increases self-awareness, and supports the modeling of essential leadership and team behaviors.

This high-energy activity engages and connects on a memorable level resulting in a visible cultural ARTifact representing emerging leaders and laying the foundations for employee retention.

No prior artistic experience is necessary.

Creates ONE single or multi-canvas work of thought-provoking art!

Prairie Light: Faux Stained Glass Workshop - The Faux Frank Experience™

Faux Frank™ is a hands-on, Prairie–style faux stained glass art experience inspired by the architectural legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright. Designed and led by Cheryl Vargas, the experience blends art-making with prairie art glass storytelling.

Drawing on her background as a Frank Lloyd Wright interpreter (docent), Cheryl guides participants through the principles of Prairie design—geometry, balance, light, and intentional simplicity. 

Participants can choose from creating a one-of-a-kind Prairie-inspired design on a limited edition 5” × 5” (glass keepsake box, quanitities are limited) a 8″ Suncatcher or an 8″x10″ Still Life

If you’re looking for a new and satisfying creative outlet, a relaxing experience, or a unique gift, this class is it!

  • Includes all materials and use of studio tools
  • Each guest receives one 5” × 5” glass keepsake box
  • An 8″ Suncatcher or
  • An 8″x10″ Still Life 
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