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The Studio Lounge (Adults)

Your Neighborhood Retreat: A cozy English-first "Third Place" where adults find creative rest and conversational confidence through shared activities and low-pressure social interaction.

Philosophy

At Riverside English Studio, we recognize that life as an adult can be busy and demanding. The Studio Lounge is your "Third Place"—a cozy, English-first neighborhood space away from the responsibilities of home and work. Whether you are a parent seeking a mental break after school drop-off, a freelancer looking for a creative spark, or a retiree seeking a judgment-free social outlet, you will find a welcoming space here.

By removing the pressure to "perform," we let English flow naturally as a bridge to relaxation and genuine connection.

Program Structure

Intimate by Design: To maintain a calm and personal environment, sessions are strictly limited to 6 guests, ensuring a space where everyone can engage at their own pace.
Weekly Creative Rest: One 50-minute session per week.
A Year of Creative Seasons: Our program follows the natural flow of the year (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter).
- Seasonal Cycles: 10 core sessions per season + 1 "Buffer Session" for scheduling flexibility.
- ANNUAL TOTAL: 40 core sessions + 4 "Buffer Sessions".

How We Find Creative Rest

We follow a 4-week "Creative Cycle" of shared activities designed to provide a gentle mental reset. At the Lounge, English is the bridge to connection, not a performance. With this setup, we hope that you'll leave every session feeling refreshed, not "tested".

The Monthly Rhythm:
Week 1: Social Connection. Tabletop games and icebreakers.
Week 2: Curated Perspectives. Brief visual media and light discussion.
Week 3: Creative Mindfulness. Tactile art and guided conversation prompts.
Week 4: Personal Narrative. A low-pressure "Show & Tell" social.

The Studio Extras

The Creative Basket: Guests enjoy unlimited access to our curated selection of art supplies, adult coloring books, and tabletop games during every session.
Global Connections (Once per season): To gently expand our horizons, we occasionally welcome an "International Neighbor" to join our circle. This isn't a lecture or a formal interview; it's simply a chance to share our usual activities with a new friend from a different background. Like everything at the Lounge, your level of engagement is entirely up to you—you are welcome to lead the conversation or simply enjoy listening to the global exchange.

Studio Fees

Riverside English Studio Lounge Pricing Matrix. Monthly Member (¥1,875 per session): Automatic Seat Reservation, Buffer Week Access included, Guest Pass Bonus included for absences, and Full Access to The Creative Basket. Payment via Auto-billing. 5-Ticket Pass (¥2,500 per session): Manual Seat Booking (by reservation), Buffer Week Access is by reservation, No Guest Pass Bonus, and Full Access to The Creative Basket. Pre-paid. Visitor Pass (¥2,800 per session): Manual Seat Booking (by reservation), Buffer Week Access not included, No Guest Pass Bonus, and Full Access to The Creative Basket. One-time payment. All payments are processed via Square Invoice. Cashless studio.

Cashless Studio Policy: All session fees and material fees are collected automatically via Square Invoices (Credit Card or Bank Debit Card).
The 24-Hour Rule: For Ticket and Visitor pass holders, we require 24 hours' notice for cancellations to retain your session credit. Same-day cancellations or "no-shows" result in a forfeited session.
Monthly Billing: Memberships are processed on the 26th of the previous month. This ensures our groups remain small (max 6) and intimate.

Attendance & the Guest Pass

Because we prioritize a quiet, consistent environment, we do not offer refunds for individual absences. However, we value our regular community members.

The Guest Pass Bonus

If a Monthly Member misses a session, they receive a Guest Pass at their next visit. This allows you to bring a friend or family member for free to a future Core or Buffer Session.

The Riverside Guarantee (Buffer Sessions)

Every season (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) consists of 10 core sessions and 1 built-in Buffer Session.

The Bonus: On a standard term without facilitator cancellations, the Buffer Session becomes a Private Members' Social, such as a tea-tasting session or a creative masterclass (Regular Members only).
The Backup: If a session is cancelled by the facilitator due to an emergency, the Buffer Session becomes our dedicated Make-up Day.

A Note on Solo Facilitation: Riverside is a solo-facilitator studio. While I strive for perfect attendance, the Buffer Sessions exist to account for rare instances of personal illness, family emergencies, or extreme weather (such as typhoon warnings in Osaka). This ensures that even when life happens, our members always receive the full 10 sessions they have committed to for the season.