Soaring Arts Studio

Soaring Arts Studio The items sold in the Soaring Arts Studio store are the result of the process of our artists discovery of talents and tastes.

Welcome to Soaring Arts Studio, a program of Filling Homes, where People of All Abilities are Empowered to Explore their Talents and Express themselves through the Arts. Soaring Arts Studio is a vibrant and inspiring place where artists of all abilities are encouraged to explore their talents and express themselves through the arts! In the studio, one of the things that the artists are able to do

is hand paint fabric using a variety of adapted painting techniques that were learned from renowned art therapist, Patty Mitchell. After a two-week artist-in-residency program funded through a grant by the Ohio Arts Council, many people served by Filling Homes' adult day services discovered their artistic sides. One artist may enjoy painting solid colors on canvas while another may like adding touches of detail to those solid pieces. Still another may want to spend time drawing designs or embroidering. In this collaborative process, the art studio participants, staff and often community members work together to create unique, quality, handcrafted merchandise. Original drawings/designs are used. These designs can then be duplicated and transferred onto the painted fabric that is cut out and used to create appliqués. These designs are then hand-stitched onto painted foundation pieces that are used to create tote bags, hot pads, drink coasters, greeting cards, quilted blankets, wall hangings, etc. What started out as art exploration has grown into a blossoming enterprise that offers the more than 40 people who participate in Soaring Arts to learn valuable job skills, while doing something they love. Studio Artists have now gone from all collaborative work to also creating individual works in all mediums of art. Studio participants are involved in all aspects of the business. This includes creation of art, exhibits, teaching the community art, customer service, maintaining our website, photographing products, sales, production and even shopkeeping. All proceeds from the sale of these items go to compensating our artists through commission and to supporting their art program.

Scenes from the Studios this week…
06/05/2026

Scenes from the Studios this week…

TODAY IS NATIONAL DONUT DAY! This guy…Derrick Maassel aka “The Twister Jokester” will be twisting balloons at Sauder’s D...
06/05/2026

TODAY IS NATIONAL DONUT DAY!

This guy…Derrick Maassel aka “The Twister Jokester” will be twisting balloons at Sauder’s Doughbox Bakery from 9-1!!! Stop by to see us for fun balloons and get some donuts too!
Check out this list of flavors:

National Donut Day FLAVOR LIST 🍩Friday, June 5
Caramel Latte
Orange Pineapple
Strawberry Frosted
Blueberry Glazed
Samoa
Dirt
Everything Bagel
Pecan Pie
Fruity Pebble
Peanut Crunch
Honey Cinnamon
Cookie Dough
S'mores
Strawberry Shortcake
Cookies & Cream
Maple Bacon
Peanut Butter
PB&J
M&M
Cake Batter
Strawberry Cheesecake
Glazed
Vanilla Frosted
Chocolate Frosted
Maple Frosted
Cinnamon Sugar

We can’t wait to see you!!


06/04/2026

It’s Thursday again….they come around so quickly 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣🤣!! Happy Dad Joke Day!!

Last night was the Artist Meet and Greet and the Opening Reception for the “Birds, Bugs and Blooms” Exhibit at the Toled...
06/04/2026

Last night was the Artist Meet and Greet and the Opening Reception for the “Birds, Bugs and Blooms” Exhibit at the Toledo Artists Club!

We had a collaborative mixed media sculpture, “Bird Bath” accepted into the show this year! It was created by JP, Debbie, Drew, Bekah, Emilee, Abby, Cadince and Dakota!

JP, Debbie and Jen attended the event to see all of the work on display! They enjoyed the gallery, showing off their work, and meeting other talented artists! And….the piece also SOLD last night at the opening!

Congrats to all the Artists! You each added your special touch to make this a beautiful piece! It’s an honor to be accepted into this exhibit, so you should be proud! Way to go!!👏🏼👏🏼


IT’S HAPPENING TONIGHT!!! 🍷🪐————Please join us at the Lumberyard Winery on Thursday, June 4th from 6:00-7:30, as Artist,...
06/04/2026

IT’S HAPPENING TONIGHT!!! 🍷🪐
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Please join us at the Lumberyard Winery on Thursday, June 4th from 6:00-7:30, as Artist, Tony Conti will have an exhibit on display titled, “Sip Into Space!”

The exhibit will open this night, and Tony will be on-site for a meet and greet as well! The work will be available to view and even purchase this night! You can also enjoy the great Lumberyard flatbreads, wines and ciders! We hope you’ll make plans to join us as we celebrate Tony!

Here are some more photos of the final masterpieces from our Community Pottery Classes in May! The 3-tier pieces are fro...
06/04/2026

Here are some more photos of the final masterpieces from our Community Pottery Classes in May!

The 3-tier pieces are from a class at the Studio.
(Some participants tried carving on leather-hard clay for the first time, and the results were 🔥!)

The two-tier pieces are more of the ones from our class at the Senior Center! Both did so well, and it shows! It was a great time!

Thanks to Jen Nofziger for being the lead instructor on these. Thanks also to all those who came to create with us! We appreciate you.



We recently had a large order for our fabric coasters! Several Artists worked on them, and they turned out so fun! 👏🏼👏🏼
06/02/2026

We recently had a large order for our fabric coasters! Several Artists worked on them, and they turned out so fun! 👏🏼👏🏼

The pieces are starting to be assembled from our May Pottery Class at the Senior Center! Jen Nofziger was the Instructor...
06/02/2026

The pieces are starting to be assembled from our May Pottery Class at the Senior Center! Jen Nofziger was the Instructor for the project, and each of the pieces turned out wonderfully! Great job to all!
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This class was made possible in part by an investment of Public Funds from the Ohio Arts Council “Fund Every County” grant. The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally educationally and economically. The focus of “Fund Every County” is to ensure that every Ohian has access to the arts.)



Tony loves time travel. He regularly looks at something and envisions it years into the future. Here is year his “2,000,...
06/01/2026

Tony loves time travel. He regularly looks at something and envisions it years into the future. Here is year his “2,000,000 AD Post-Apocalyptic Future Wasteland!” He came in one morning with this idea on his mind and then, created the piece digitally!

So cool Tony….the drawing, the concept, your creativity and the amazing ways your mind works!

Here’s a rundown of our Community Events this week: MONDAY: *11AM-Ceramic Windchime Class at the Henry County Senior Cen...
05/31/2026

Here’s a rundown of our Community Events this week:

MONDAY:
*11AM-Ceramic Windchime Class at the Henry County Senior Center (pre-registration required through the HCSS.)
*5:30PM-Ceramic Windchime Class at Soaring Arts (pre-registration required. Give us a call or sign up online.)
*5:30PM-7:30PM-Open Studio Night for Glazing (past classes-cupcake stands)

WEDNESDAY:
*5:30-7:00PM-Artist Meet and Greet @ The Toledo Artists Club for the “Birds, Bugs and Blooms” exhibit!
(Soaring Arts will be there with the piece that was accepted.)

THURSDAY:
*6:00-7:30PM-Tony Conti’s Solo Exhibit Opening at the Lumberyard Winery “Sip into Space!”

*FRIDAY:
*9:00-1:00-Derrick (aka “The Twisted Jokester”) will be doing balloons at Sauder Doughbox Bakery for National Donut Day!
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Other things that continue this week:
-Amanda Etter and Emma Ashby have an exhibit, “Drawings that Come Alive” on display at the Florida Library!
-Top Dog has a collaborative exhibit featuring over 30 Artists on display titled, “The Abstract Collective!”
-Seven Studio Artists have work in the Accessible Expressions Exhibit on display at the Butler Institute of American Art!
-Samantha has art on display at the Wassenberg Art Center for their June Exhibit!
-Amanda Goheen has a solo photography exhibit on display at Westbanco Bank on Scott Street!
-The will be the last week to see Lydia’s Exhibit on display at Edward Jones on Washington Street!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF LOCAL ARTS!


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119 W Washington Street
Napoleon, OH
43545

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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