[Jewelry making - Article 00287] - Re: [Orchid] Studio space - suitability?

[Natasha Wozniak]

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    If I compare what you are contemplating for your first studio to my
    own not-so-sound decision, I would say that it does sound very good.
    Being in the high priced NYC area (after working for 2 1/2 years in
    my apartment), I decided to overlook many worse things than the fact
    that the water is down the hall.  No heat, almost deserted 500,00
    square foot building, the sink was a full city block away, illegal
    sublet, freight elevator of dubious quality, unlit staircase,
    desolate location, what was I thinking?? I ended up moving out two
    months later.  I now refer to that studio as "the dungeon".  Oh, but
    it did have a view of the entire Manhattan skyline....

    Anyways, I think you should go for it.  The interaction that happens
    in studio buildings can be very positive.  Also, it sounds
    convenient should you wish to hold an open studio event or to meet
    with clients (yes, you will have some of those soon!).  I would say
    that 75% of artists I know don't have sinks in their studio, except
    for the ones in rather decrepit buildings who have taken it upon
    themselves to do their own plumbing.  Just get a little cart or
    dollie to transport the water back and forth.  

    Anyways, don't worry to much about what you will do when you need
    more space.  Your situation may be quite different then.  Better to
    just get started working.

Natasha

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