Spoonie Studio is designed to provide an environment where artists, particularly those who are disabled or chronically ill, can come together to create and share their work without the pressures of productivity culture or ableism.

Spoonie Studio with Elle & Wink

Art without the Ableism.

  • Spoonie Studio Virtual Gatherings

    Spoonie Studio Virtual Gatherings eliminate Zoom Doom by using GoBrunch, a fully customizable, accessible platform that is always evolving in response to our needs.

    Toggle your mic and camera, and co-create the culture of disabled and ill artists that you want to be in, in real time.

  • Crip Time Co-working

    Let’s face it: sometimes spoonies gonna spoon. We live with the reality that our bodminds do not always cooperate with imposed schedules. We have something for that too: crip time co-working. Paid tier members can make an appointment to have a painting play-date with Elle or another Spoonie. You get the ambiance of the studio without the pressure of YouTube tutorials or the fixed schedule of Fridays. It’s co-working on crip time.

Dynamic Virtual Studio. Art without the Ableism.


  • This tier is always free because community should never be paywalled

    • Free!

    • Weekly gatherings on Fridays

    • Group chat/text

      Monthly workshops are not included

  • This tier is specifically for people experiencing financial hardship

    • $7/month

    • Weekly gatherings on Fridays

    • Group chat/text

    • Monthly workshops included with membership (this is a steep, spoonies-only discount!)

    • Crip-time co-working

  • This tier aids us in offering as many supported tier spots as possible

    • $27/month

    • Weekly gatherings on Fridays

    • Group chat/text

    • Monthly workshops included with membership (this is a small, spoonies-only discount!)

    • Crip-time co-working

About the Tiers:

Art isn't a luxury - it's how we process our experiences, connect with others, and find meaning in this wild journey we're on. That's why Spoonie Studio operates on a sliding scale, using an honor system that trusts you to know what works best for your situation.

When choosing your tier, here's what to consider:

  • If you're under- or unemployed, living on SSI/SSDI, dealing with job loss, or navigating financial uncertainty, please choose our Free or Supported Tiers. No questions asked, no explanation needed.

  • We understand that systemic barriers create real impacts on access to resources. If you're Black, Indigenous, Trans, or hold other marginalized identities affected by systemic oppression (in addition to being a Spoonie), choose whatever tier feels right for your circumstances.

  • If you're a fellow Spoonie who has financial stability, personal or generational wealth, or simply want to help make this space more accessible for others in our community, consider our Sustaining Tier. Your support helps create spots for artists who might otherwise be unable to join us