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Create.
Connect.
Celebrate.

A community that creates together.

A welcoming hands-on art studio for makers of all ages in Batavia, Ohio.

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What We Offer

There’s always something new to create at Nakama Studio!


We're a creative community space offering hands-on experiences for kids, adults, families and groups.

Classes & Creative Workshops
Stained glass, pottery painting, mosaics, fiber arts, seasonal projects and so much more.

 

Parties & Private Events
Celebrate at our studio or invite Nakama Studio to bring a creative experience to you.

 

Kids, Homeschool & Family Programs
Art and life-skills classes, camps, homeschool programs, field trips, playgroups and special events.

 

Shop & Support Local
Shop stained-glass supplies and kits, locally made art, and our community's free craft-supply shelves.

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Workshops

Hands-on workshops for all skill levels. 

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Kids Programs

Camps, homeschool, and creative classes for kids.

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Parties & Events

Birthday Parties and studio rentals for creative celebrations.

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Private Workshops

Private creative experiences for groups, field trips, and homeschool programs.

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Shop Art & Kits

Take the creativity home with our curated art kits.

Upcoming Classes & Events

Creative workshops and fun for all ages at Nakama Studio.

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Key Offerings

Unleash your inner artist with our curated programs for makers of all ages.

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Stained Glass Workshops

Learn the timeless art of stained glass. Craft stunning pieces in a supportive environment.

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Kids Art Programs

Inspire young minds with messy and fun art explorations. 

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Creative Parties

Unforgettable celebrations filled with art and joy. We provide everything for an amazing party.

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A community that creates together.

We participated in the Resin Workshop. We loved it! We learned a lot and created beautiful earrings. We love taking workshops at Nakama. Everyone is so nice and welcoming. 

Dawn O.

Fun casual environment, lots of different, very affordable classes for kids and adults, some events are even free. If you want to learn something new in a calm, no-stress atmosphere, you gotta give this place a try.

Annmarie

We had our daughter's 8th birthday party here and Julie did such a great job with the setup and walking the kids through the painting. We brought minimal decorations, and it looked so cute. We did a Taylor Swift-themed pottery painting party. And Julie also set up a karaoke machine for them to sing their little hearts out. My daughter has so much fun with her friends. 10/10 recommend. 

Bethany

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Our Story

Nakama means “a friend who is like family” in Japanese, an idea for which there is no direct English equivalent. The name was chosen to reflect Nakama Studio’s mission: to provide a welcoming, supportive environment where members of the community can learn, grow, connect, and build meaningful friendships.

Julie, the owner of Nakama Studio, has been creating jewelry for more than 15 years and has extensive experience teaching jewelry-making. She also operated her own home-based business for over a decade. When her husband purchased a building for his company, Anderson Gutter Company, Julie saw an opportunity to use the additional space to expand her passion. In September 2021, she opened Nakama Studio with the goal of offering classes, collaborating with local small business owners to share their expertise through workshops, hosting private events, and more.

As a small business owner herself, Julie is committed to supporting other local entrepreneurs whenever possible.In addition, Julie is a homeschooling mother of three. She enjoys offering a variety of educational classes and hosting a homeschool co-op to provide supplemental learning opportunities for other families in the community.

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