12 Tales is an arts enrichment program created by Lemonglass Studios that brings participants into the art world as both readers and writers—observers and creators.
The program’s flagship offering is a series of monthly, 90-minute workshops designed to nurture individual creativity and collective goodwill—one story and one art piece at a time.
While structured as a year-long experience, 12 Tales is intentionally flexible and can be adapted for one-time events with professional groups, weekly gatherings for seniors, or other customized get-togethers to meet the needs of diverse communities.
The Workshop Experience
Each workshop takes shape around a central theme that we explore together through discussion and examples from literature or visual art.
At the heart of the workshop experience is “studio time”—dedicated time for each artist to engage the theme and create their personal artistic response in the format or medium of their choice. This is when each artist develops the unique tale that only they can tell.
The workshop closes with an informal gathering to showcase our newly created works and share our stories.
Easy Participation
Every session is a complete standalone experience, making it easy to attend once or return regularly. No preparation, materials, or purchases are required of participants—they can simply arrive and immerse themselves in a relaxed, welcoming creative environment.
The program is designed to be accessible to complete beginners as well as seasoned artists and writers.
Creative & Social Engagement
12 Tales emphasizes active, generative engagement. In addition to fostering creative and intellectual exploration, workshops support meaningful social connection through group dialogue and one-to-one conversation. Participants are also introduced to contemporary literary, visual, and musical cultures that expand creative perspective and spark curiosity.
Participants leave each session with a fresh piece of original work and a deeper sense of creative confidence and connection. Over the course of a year, their collection of works can serve as a testament to their lived experience, imagination, and the stories they are uniquely meant to tell.
Partner With Us
The 12 Tales program is dedicated to serving adults ages 50+ and communities where arts enrichment opportunities are limited or unavailable. The program is well suited for libraries, senior centers, cultural organizations, and community spaces seeking meaningful, low-barrier creative programming.
A majority of our in-person programming is open to the general public and free of charge to participants.
We welcome conversations with organizations interested in hosting 12 Tales workshops at their facility.
Get in touch to explore a partnership.
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