At 577, creativity has always found a home in unexpected places. This month, one of our oldest buildings is opening a new chapter as the Green Door Studio—a space designed for hands-on art, gardening, and connection.
The Green Door Studio has a long history. Originally built around 1914 as part of the Greenhalgh family’s “hobby farm,” the building once served as a wagon shed. More recently, it housed our maintenance team’s workshop. Now, thanks to careful renovation, it’s been reimagined into a vibrant studio where creativity can flourish.
As 577 has grown, so too has the number and variety of classes we offer. To make room for more of the experiences you love, we set out to transform this historic space into a classroom designed especially for hands-on art and gardening.
This project was brought to life through the generous support of The Lott-Conlon Foundation and the estate of longtime class participant and dear friend, Karen Leopold.
- The Lott-Conlon Foundation funded the installation of a new accessible concrete pathway leading from the courtyard parking lot to the studio and Bee Room.
- Karen’s estate gift supported the renovation of the former maintenance shop into the Green Door Studio, and the conversion of Virginia’s House garage into the new maintenance shop.
Celebrate With Us
Join us for the official ribbon cutting and open house on Wednesday, October 1, from 4:00pm to 6:30pm. Explore the space, enjoy make-and-take activities, and connect with others over light refreshments.
Can’t wait to see the space until October? Classes in the Green Door Studio begin this September, and we’d love for you to be one of the first to experience the new space. Click a class below for more information and to register!
Upcoming September Classes
- Youth Art Adventures: Dot Day!
- Make a Flower Arrangement: From Field to Vase
- Botanical Eco Print: Flower Pounding
- Acrylic Pour Painting: Balloon Smash
- The Art of Alcohol Inks
Upcoming October Classes
- Fused Glass: Scarecrow
- Pressed Flower Pumpkin Pair
- Kids Explore Nature: All About Bats
- Jewelry: Industrial Chic Necklace & Earrings
- Watercolor for Kids: Pumpkins
- The Art of Alcohol Inks
- Acrylic Pour Painting: Chameleon Cell Pattern
- Make Your Own Harvest Wreath (October 25)
- Make Your Own Harvest Wreath (October 27)
When you arrive, park in the Courtyard lot and follow the new accessible concrete path between the Bee Room and the Pottery Studio. You’ll find the entrance marked by a cheerful green door.
