The Ugly Art Studio
We are a pop-up art-for-wellness studio in Orlando, FL. Making art is good for everyone, so we've developed zero-barrier classes for people to experience the benefits without the pressure. You'll find us in parks, hotels, hospitals, offices, etc. —anywhere people could use a bit more connection & wellbeing. We're on a mission to spread the word that art doesn't have to be good to be good for you.
Making art for happiness, health, & wellbeing
The Ugly Art Studio is a pop-up art-for-wellness studio based in Lake Nona, FL. We believe making art is good for everyone, so we've developed zero-barrier classes that allow people to experience the benefits without the pressure. You'll find us popping up in unexpected places—parks, hotels, hospitals, cafés, offices, and senior homes—anywhere people could use a little more connection and wellbeing. We're on a mission to spread the word that art doesn't have to be good to be good for you.
Our art experiences focus on the process, not the product. And we carefully curate projects that integrate the latest science: research shows that making art boosts brain health, reduces stress, and promotes overall wellbeing. Now that's inspiring.
And the best part? You don’t need talent or prior training. The benefits come from creating the art, not how it looks at the end. We believe everyone deserves access to these benefits, so we removed the obstacles — bye-bye pressure and perfectionism!
Our goal is simple: provide opportunities for more people to make more art, more often.
Programs & Activities
At The Ugly Art Studio, we offer process-focused art workshops that invite people to make art without pressure to be “good” at it. Rooted in research on arts in health, our sessions are designed to support wellbeing through creative exploration, connection, and the freedom to just be.
We offer three delightfully creative ways to tap into the science-backed benefits of making art — Social Hour, Educational Classes, and Wellness Workshops—each with its own vibe. Whether you're laughing with new friends, learning something fascinating, or unwinding with a mindful art moment, the research says your brain still gets the same feel-good boost. So choose what feels right. Or ignore directions completely and try all three. We won’t stop you.
All sessions are guided, inclusive, and supply everything you need.