{"title":"JOIN US IN THE STUDIOS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin us for a range of creative workshops, one to one therapies, acupuncture and bodywork sessions in our upstairs studios within OXYGENIC, an independent creative venue in Whitley Bay, just outside of Newcastle on the coast, close to Tynemouth, Newcastle and North Shields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"join-us-in-the-studios","title":"JOIN US IN THE OXYGENIC STUDIOS","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA DIFFERENT KIND OF ART \u0026amp; THERAPEUTIC SPACE IN WHITLEY BAY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"alignfull wp-block-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOXYGENIC is an evolving ecosystem made up of many distinct but connected spaces. \u003c\/span\u003eThe studios at OXYGENIC occupy their own floor, shaped as a series of calm, organic light-filled spaces designed for sound, art, meditation, personal exploration and community gatherings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"alignfull wp-block-paragraph\"\u003eWith a range of artists and facilitators joining the studio, our summer 2026 experiences will be announced soon, in the meanwhile you can find out more by getting in touch with us via our contact page. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OXYGENIC WHITLEY BAY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57797268308342,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/4674\/8278\/files\/Somatic_-_5.png?v=1777887950"},{"product_id":"weekly-art-groups-in-the-studio","title":"WEEKLY ART GROUPS IN THE STUDIO WITH ZARA WATERS","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBOOK AS A ONE OFF EXPERIENCE OR AS A REGULAR CREATIVE PRACTICE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are new to art or have been creating for years, these weekly studio sessions are open to anyone who would like to explore a more instinctive and meaningful relationship with creativity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeld in the OXYGENIC art studios, these sessions combine nervous system regulation with raw creativity, the energetic experience of the studio with awareness and reflection, helping you move beyond overthinking and into a more direct experience of creating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou do not need any previous experience. 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