Table 2.

Distribution of open studio characteristics.

Studio characteristic	Number of results relating to characteristic	Ways characteristic is manifestated and number of results for each manifestation
Therapeutic approach	59	Open studio is defined as art therapy - 45	Open studio is not defined as art therapy - 14
Nature of the group	55	Changing group - 38	Permanent group - 17
Therapist's role	53	Therapist does not engage in artmaking alongside the participants - 30	Therapist engages in artmaking alongside the participants - 23
Perception of participants	61	Patient/client - 27	Participant - 24	Artist - 10
Art exhibition	56	Art work is not exhibited outside the studio - 32	Art work is exhibited outside the studio – 24