Outside the Box Studio

This week I wanted to highlight a great organization located in Naples, Florida that is offering opportunities to partner with the community and non-profit organizations on unique programming for children. This organization is Outside the Box Studio. Outside the Box provides unique classes using art, drama, music, language, culture, & movement to educate, entertain, and heal. The holistic style of educating comes from a diverse group of teachers lead by the Founder and Director Maria Luisa Carter. Maria Luisa or Lulu as she is known has twenty years of experience as an artist, business woman, educator, and therapist. She has used these skills during her travels throughout the world in both private and public organizations with children, families and educators from a variety of backgrounds.

Walking into Outside the Box is like walking into a wonderland. This is far from being a cookie cutter operation. The arts & individual well being are integrated with respect for the environment and the health of our global community. The general theme of teaching sustainable living in all classes is present. The curriculum addresses the mental, physical and spiritual needs of children and programs are tailored to the individual needs of each child or particular group. Although the programming is therapeutic, the main focus of Outside the Box is prevention by increasing awareness and education. Classes include music, yoga, Spanish, Portuguese, theater, photography, art, film, science and more. In addition, the studio offers specialized birthday parties, workshops, teacher training, & family education travel.

Lulu has a particular interest in providing services to children with different abilities and special needs. The style and environment at Outside the Box has proven to be a place where children with different abilities thrive. Life with Autism is a partner program and Outside the Box is committed to creatively working together with all children and families to achieve a place of success.

There is so much to learn about this organization that I cannot begin to touch on all the amazing opportunities for children and adults alike. Luckily, you can experience it firsthand this weekend on Saturday April 11! In preparation for Earth Day, the studio is partnering with Whole Foods in Naples at 9101 Strada Place for a FREE Art for the Earth Workshop from 1:00-3:00pm. Bring something clean & reusable & create a unique piece of recyled art.

Can't make it this weekend? Visit the website at http://www.outsidethebox-studio.com/1.html or better yet, call Lulu at 239.272.6152 to make an appointment to visit the studio in person at 1610 Trade Center Way Suite #4. Great opportunities for summer programs, weekly classes, or a one time event! Enjoy!