Studio 1865

A Lawrenceville event venue built around legacy, connection, and community

When you are planning an event in Lawrenceville, the right space can make all the difference. Whether it is a celebration, a community gathering, a church service, a business meeting, or a private event, people want a venue that feels welcoming, flexible, and easy to work with.

That is part of what makes Studio 1865 stand out.

Why Gwinnett Spotlight featured them

Gwinnett Spotlight featured Studio 1865 because this is more than just an event room. It is a locally owned Lawrenceville event venue with a personal story behind it, a clear heart for community, and a strong desire to serve people well.

Owner Samia Craig shared how Studio 1865 was inspired by family, legacy, and her grandmother’s home. The name 1865 comes from the address of the home where her family gathered, built memories, and experienced that feeling of everyone coming together. Now, as a grandmother herself, Samia is building Studio 1865 with that same spirit in mind: a place where people can gather, celebrate, connect, and create meaningful memories.

What they offer

Studio 1865 is a multi-use event space in Lawrenceville that can support a variety of needs. The venue can be used for private events, celebrations, church gatherings, nonprofit events, corporate meetings, workshops, pop-ups, photography sessions, and other small group gatherings.

For traditional events, Studio 1865 offers a venue-only option that includes tables, chairs, linens, setup time, event time, and breakdown time. For nonprofits, businesses, photographers, churches, and recurring groups, the space can also be used in more flexible ways depending on the event or need.

What makes them different

What makes Studio 1865 different is Samia’s approach to relationships. She is not just trying to rent out a room. She is thinking about how the space can serve families, planners, businesses, churches, nonprofits, and the Lawrenceville community long term.

She also understands the value of local connection. Through her own journey in Gwinnett, she has become intentional about building relationships with nearby businesses, local organizations, and community groups. That local mindset gives Studio 1865 a warmer feel than a venue that simply opens the doors and hands over the keys.

Samia also brings experience from her corporate background, where she helped coordinate events and organize spaces. That experience shows in the way she thinks about the customer experience, the flow of an event, and the importance of helping people bring their vision to life.

Who they’re a great fit for

Studio 1865 is a great fit for families planning a meaningful celebration, local businesses needing a meeting or event space, churches looking for a recurring gathering space, nonprofits hosting community events, photographers needing a clean indoor location, and event planners looking for a flexible Lawrenceville venue for their clients.

For anyone in Gwinnett County looking for a local event venue with a personal story, community roots, and a heart for helping people gather well, Studio 1865 is a business worth knowing.