Events & Workshops
Encaustic Open Studio | Friday, November 15
Description
Wax on! Join visual artist Candace Law in the studio on Friday, November 15 from 10 am to 4 pm to work on your own projects with encaustic. As a bonus, she will be sharing some of the practical tips she has learned.
What It’s About…
The Open Studio gives you an opportunity for independent work, with an instructor available for questions and assistance. You should have some experience working with encaustic and want time on your own to work with the materials, tools, and techniques.
But if you are new to this wonderful medium, there is a place for you, too. The instructor can work alongside you and provide a hands-on experience in one or two techniques you might like to try.
What to Bring…
The equipment, as well as some supplies and materials, are provided. You may bring your own items and materials to incorporate into your artwork, as well as your own larger panels or unfinished pieces to work on. If you want to start a new project, smaller panels (up to 11×14) will be available.
Space is limited, so you won’t want to miss out—the cost is just $145.
How to Enroll
Click on the “Register” button above, then follow the instructions to enroll. At checkout, you will be able to pay securely online with a credit card or PayPal. Payment plans are also available from PayPal.
Workshops are subject to cancellation because of insufficient enrollment or for other reasons. If a workshop is canceled, you will have the option to receive a full refund or transfer your registration to another scheduled workshop.
Cost
1-Day Open Studio: $145
Date and Time
Friday, November 15
10 am – 4 pm
Location
Color | Ink Studio & Gallery
20919 John R Rd.
Hazel Park, MI 48030
248-398-6119
Call for Entry Workshop Series
Description
Join Maus Haus Gallery for a hands-on workshop on submitting and presenting your artwork for call for entry opportunities.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, this workshop will provide you with valuable insights and tips to help your work stand out. Have you thought of submitting artwork for Call for Entries? What is a Call for Entry Exhibition? What are Jurors looking for when I submit a piece? How do I submit the proper file for a Call for Entry? How do I prepare my piece for display at the gallery?
If you have ever asked yourself one of these questions, then this workshop series is for you. This workshop is designed to help you to understand what galleries are looking for when they place a Call for Entry, what not to do, what jurors are looking at when selecting a piece, and how to properly prepare your work for display (if chosen).
This is a three-day series:
- The first day will go over basic information on what a Call for Entry is, how it can benefit you as an emerging artist, and how to select your work appropriately.
- The second day will discuss file format criteria, what not to send when submitting your work, hear from a few jurors about what they look for when choosing artwork. Participating as jurors will be Mike Ross, Cheryl Barill, and Anna van Schaap.
- The third day will discuss why presentation is important, you will bring a piece to prepare for display as if accepted into a show and will wire the piece properly. For 2-D pieces, such as photographs or paintings, a frame will be provided to demonstrate accurate information. We will then have a mockup gallery set up to demonstrate the importance of proper mounting and display and what your piece can look like when on a gallery wall.
You can come to all three days or pick and choose which day is best for your needs.
How to Enroll
This workshop series is organized by Maus Haus Gallery and will be held at Color | Ink Studio. The cost is just $100 (plus fees) for the entire series or $50 (plus fees) for a single day. A limited number of seats are available. Register by October 20. If you have additional questions, please email maushausgallery@gmail.com
Click on the “Register” button above to enroll, then click on the “Check Out” button and complete your registration.
Workshops are subject to cancellation because of insufficient enrollment or for other reasons.
Cost
Entire Series: $100 (plus fees)
Single Day: $50 (plus fees)
Date and Time
Day 1: Sunday, October 12
12 – 2 pm
Day 2: Sunday, November 17
12 – 4 pm
Day 3: Sunday, December 1
12 – 4 pm
Location
Color | Ink Studio & Gallery
20919 John R Rd.
Hazel Park, MI 48030
248-398-6119
Creating Texture in Encaustic at GPAA | Saturday, October 12
Description
Join visual artist Candace Law at the Grosse Pointe Artists Association Studio on Saturday, October 12 from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm for a day of learning to create art with encaustic.
Whether you are new to encaustic or you’ve used hot wax before, this workshop is a great opportunity to learn from and work with one of Detroit’s best-known encaustic artists.
An opening review and warm-up exercise will bring everyone up to speed before the class begins to explore the many textures and surfaces you can create with hot wax.
Be ready to be intrigued.
Some of the things we will cover in this workshop:
- Basics of encaustic: process, materials and supplies
- How to work safely
- Physical vs. visual texture
- Warm up by priming, painting and fusing a small panel, then on to a medium-sized panel
- Creating texture with paint (accretion), tools and other materials
- Demos, one-on-one with instructor and plenty of individual work time
All equipment, paints, brushes and panels are provided. You do not need to bring anything except an apron and a willingness to experiment!
To make your work more personal, feel free to bring small items, such as decorative papers, found objects and other ephemera. Reference photos can be helpful.
The cost is just $90 for GPAA members and $110 for non-GPAA members. Space is limited, so don’t wait—sign up today!
How to Enroll
Click on the “Register” button above, then scroll down the page to the enrollment form. Space is limited and will fill fast, so don’t wait!
Workshops are subject to cancellation because of insufficient enrollment or for other reasons.
Cost
GPAA Member: $90
Non-GPAA Member: $110
Includes $20 for materials
Date and Time
Saturday, October 12
10:30 am – 3:00 pm
Location
Grosse Pointe Artists Association Studio
The War Memorial Campus
32 Lakeshore Drive
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Book Signing with Rick Bailey & Donald Levin | Thursday, October 17
Color | Ink Studio & Gallery is pleased to host a book signing event featuring Donald Levin with his latest novel, The Ghosts of Detroit, and Rick Bailey with his new novel, Drop and Add, both just published. Join us on Thursday evening, October 17 at 6:30 pm to meet the authors, followed at 7:00 pm by readings and discussion in-person and on Zoom.
Mid-century Detroit is the backdrop for award-winning Ferndale author Donald Levin’s new work, The Ghosts of Detroit (Poison Toe Press, 2024). Set in Detroit in 1955, Levin’s latest historical novel follows four troubled characters in an unsettled time of factory closings, the Red scare, and racial violence.
The third volume in the author’s Detroit Trilogy Series brings this quartet of seekers together on an journey through the hidden history that shaped mid-century America. The Prairies Book Review called the book, “A moving, mesmerizing tale . . . masterfully captures Detroit’s urban landscape, imbuing it with both grit and lyrical beauty.” Levin is also the author of two historical novels, seven novels in the Detroit-based Martin Preuss Mystery Series, and three books of poetry.
Bloomfield Hills-based author Rick Bailey will debut his first novel, Drop and Add (Legacy Project, 2024). The novel tracks newly-minted English Ph.D. Eliot Becker through the struggles of his first year as adjunct instructor at a technical community college in tiny Freeland, Michigan, teaching “the worst class with the worst students at the worst time of day” and supplementing his income bagging groceries and singing in an all-falsetto band at a country bar. Critics have called Drop and Add an entertaining, inventive, and intelligent ode to the pleasures of small-town Michigan life.
Bailey taught writing for 38 years at Henry Ford College in the Detroit area. Besides Drop and Add, he is a prolific essayist, publishing four collections of essays: American English, Italian Chocolate; The Enjoy Agenda; Get Thee to a Bakery; And Now This; and a memoir, Tumbling Up.
The authors will read from their books and sign copies, which will be available for purchase. Light refreshments will be available. The event is free and open to the public, with registration required for both in-person and Zoom attendance. Just click on the “Register” button above for more information and to sign up.
Free
Date and Time
Thursday, October 17
6:30 pm Meet-and-Greet
7 pm Readings / Signings
Location
Color | Ink Studio & Gallery
20919 John R Rd.
Hazel Park, MI 48030
248-398-6119
Jewelry Making with Michael Opipari | Saturday, October 12
Description
Try something fun on a Saturday afternoon—making jewelry with Michael Opipari using alternative silver casting processes. Michael will bring his talent, expertise and creativity to demonstrate broom and bean casting.
Silver casting is the process of creating a metal object by pouring molten metal into a mold and allowing it to cool and solidify. Straw-casting silver is a low-tech direct casting method that’s a lot of fun to play with. You soak an old-fashioned straw broom in water for a few hours, then melt and pour molten silver from a crucible into the bunched bristles of the broom. The same technique is used with beans, and can use any shaped bean—kidney, pea, or black bean.
After the molten silver is poured over the bristles or beans, you will then continue the process of creating a necklace for your special someone—or yourself. You will leave with a finished piece of wearable art. If you’ve been interested in jewelry making, especially casting with silver, this is the workshop for you!
About Michael Opipari
After lengthy careers as a freelance photographer and retail designer, Michael Opipari embarked on a new path. Since 2017, his combined experiences have given him a unique perspective on the practical and aesthetic processes of crafting innovative, environmentally sound, and ethically sourced wearable art. Visit OpipariJewelry.com
How to Enroll
Flash Sale! Register by October 6 and get $20 off. Use discount code “JewelryFlash24”.
This workshop is organized by Maus Haus Gallery and will be held at Color | Ink Studio. The cost is just $100 (plus fees). A limited number of seats are available. Register by Thursday, October 10th. Registration will close at 10pm. If you have additional questions, please email maushausgallery@gmail.com
Click on the “Register” button above to enroll, then click on the “Check Out” button and complete your registration.
Workshops are subject to cancellation because of insufficient enrollment or for other reasons.
Workshop is cancelled
Cost
$100 (plus fees)
Date and Time
Saturday, October 12
12 – 4:30 pm
Location
Color | Ink Studio & Gallery
20919 John R Rd.
Hazel Park, MI 48030
248-398-6119
Printmaking With Plants | October 25-26
Description
Eco-prints! Learn to make beautiful and unpredictable prints on paper using the natural dyes in leaves, flowers, and vegetables.
Join visual artists Candace Law and Melissa Rian in the studio for a fun 2-day workshop about this special kind of printmaking. Space is limited, so register early—this workshop is only offerred once a year and you won’t want to miss out.
You’ll learn what plants and vegetables work best for prints, about mordants and dyes, and then experiment with various papers. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with lots of lovely printed papers to use in bookmaking, cards, collages, or as unique prints to frame. No experience is necessary.
A selection of papers and plant materials will be provided for the workshop. Other supplies to bring and a list of sugggested plants that print well are included in the confirmation email you’ll receive after registering.
Workshops have been filling fast and space is limited, so you won’t want to miss out. And sign up early to get the early-bird price! The cost is just $295 until October 11 or $345 for later registrations.
How to Enroll
Click on the “Register” button above, then follow the instructions to enroll. At checkout, you will be able to pay securely online with a credit card or PayPal. Payment plans are also available from PayPal.
Workshops are subject to cancellation because of insufficient enrollment or for other reasons. If a workshop is canceled, you will have the option to receive a full refund or transfer your registration to another scheduled workshop.
Cost
Early Bird (Register by Oct. 11)
1-Day Workshop: $295
Registration after Oct. 11
1-Day Workshop: $345
Date and Time
Friday-Saturday, October 25-26
10 am – 4 pm
Location
Color | Ink Studio & Gallery
20919 John R Rd.
Hazel Park, MI 48030
248-398-6119
Conversation on Exploring Acrylics | Sunday, November 10
Description
Join artist Valerie Allen for a conversation about the versatile world of acrylics and art materials from Golden Artist Supplies. Learn about textures using pastes and gels, as well as the new and innovative concepts available for artists today.
The event will culminate with a special “hands-on” project using Iridescent Copper and Interference Blue. You will receive a sample board prepped in Micaceous Iron Oxide and generous sample sizes of the copper and blue to complete a project during the session. Then after completion of the event survey, you will receive a box of samples in the mail.
The event is FREE, but space is limited and you must register.
How to Enroll
Click on the “Register” button above, then fill in your contact information, select this workshop from the dropdown (scroll down in date order), complete the rest of the registration form and then Submit.
Workshops are subject to cancellation because of insufficient enrollment or for other reasons.
Cost
FREE
Date and Time
Sunday, November 10
1 – 2:30 pm
Location
Color | Ink Studio & Gallery
20919 John R Rd.
Hazel Park, MI 48030
248-398-6119
Recent Events & Workshops
Encaustic Workshop | Friday, September 13
Description
Join visual artist Candace Law in the studio on Friday, September 13 from 10 am to 4 pm for a day of learning to create art with encaustic.
The workshop is ideal for artists who are new to the medium and interested in gaining more knowledge about working with hot wax and getting hands-on experience. All the equipment and materials are provided, so this is a risk-free way for you to try something new and different. It also may spark ideas and creativity in your own current work. But be warned—you may find it addictive and want to learn more!
Worked with encaustic before but feeling a little rusty? This is a great time to come in and get reacquainted with the basics and the magic of this unique medium.
We’ll be covering:
- The equipment used for this medium and how to work safely
- Materials and tools for the best painting results
- Adding collage and mark-making—a couple of popular techniques
Demonstrations and group discussion, as well as individual work time and one-on-one time with Candace will fill out the day.
As always, the equipment, paints, panels, and more are provided. All you need to bring is your willingness to explore and have fun.
Workshops have been filling fast and space is limited, so you won’t want to miss out. And sign up early to get the early-bird price! The cost is just $145 until September 5 or $175 for later registrations.
How to Enroll
Click on the “Register” button above, then follow the instructions to enroll. At checkout, you will be able to pay securely online with a credit card or PayPal. Payment plans are also available from PayPal.
Workshops are subject to cancellation because of insufficient enrollment or for other reasons. If a workshop is canceled, you will have the option to receive a full refund or transfer your registration to another scheduled workshop.
Registration is closed
Cost
Early Bird (Register by Sep. 5)
1-Day Workshop: $145
Registration after Sep. 5
1-Day Workshop: $175
Date and Time
Friday, September 13
10 am – 4 pm
Location
Color | Ink Studio & Gallery
20919 John R Rd.
Hazel Park, MI 48030
248-398-6119
Printing in Blue Workshop | Saturday, August 10
Description
It’s the middle of summer and the sun is high in the sky! Let’s use it to create one-of-a-kind prints in blue!
We’ll explore making creative prints in a glorious cyan blue using common objects, interesting flower and leaf shapes, and favorite personal photos. These fun prints can become stand-alone art, used as collage materials, or be enhanced with all kinds of other media. And you can get unexpected results, bringing a spontaneity to your work.
The cyanotype process is easy, doesn’t require any experience, and it can be done right in your backyard. Come join me for a day of creativity and connection with other artists. You won’t want to miss it.
The agenda for the day will include:
- An informal gathering at the beginning for art conversation over coffee and pastries and a look at a few contemporary artists working with cyanotypes.
- An overview of the materials and printing process
- A demonstration from start to finish
- Possible ways to present these prints or use them in you art
Demonstrations will be combined with ample time for independent work, and with one-on-one assistance, giving you a chance to explore this delightful process. The cyanotype supplies and many materials are provided, and you will receive a suggested supply list in the confirmation email.
This workshop is not offered very often and space is limited, so grab this opportunity while you can. And sign up early to get the early-bird price! The cost is just $145 until August 2 or $175 for later registrations. At checkout, you will be able to pay securely online with a credit card or PayPal. Payment plans are also available from PayPal.
How to Enroll
Click on the “Register” button above, then follow the instructions to enroll. At checkout, you will be able to pay securely online with a credit card or PayPal. Payment plans are also available from PayPal.
Workshops are subject to cancellation because of insufficient enrollment or for other reasons. If a workshop is canceled, you will have the option to receive a full refund or transfer your registration to another scheduled workshop.
Registration is closed
Cost
Early Bird (Register by August 2)
1-Day Workshop: $145
Registration after August 2
1-Day Workshop: $175
Date and Time
Saturday, August 10
10 am – 4 pm
Location
Color | Ink Studio & Gallery
20919 John R Rd.
Hazel Park, MI 48030
248-398-6119
Monotypes with Encaustic Workshop | Saturday, July 13
Description
Welcome to summer! Let’s unwind and create one-of-a-kind prints with hot wax!
This workshop is for artists at every level who want to learn about ways to incorporate encaustic into their artwork, or have worked with encaustic before and want to have a deeper exposure to a specific technique.
What is an encaustic monotype print? It involves using encaustic paint directly on a heated surface, laying paper over the melted paint and burnishing it, thereby making a print. These prints can achieve unexpected results, bringing a spontaneity to your work.
Demonstrations are combined with ample time for independent work, and with one-on-one assistance, giving you a chance to explore some of the materials and tools of this versatile medium.
The agenda for the day will include:
- An informal gathering at the beginning for art conversation over coffee and pastries talking about monotypes and looking at some examples.
- A brief review of the encaustic process and safety
- Demo of the printing process and discussion of papers and tools
- Possible ways to present these works
The equipment, supplies, and many materials including several different papers will be provided (a packet of a dozen or so papers, approx. 10” x 12”). However, you should also bring in some additional papers with which to work. If you are new to printing, I suggest trying thinner printing papers (like Rives BFK lightweight), or Japanese (washi) papers in light or neutral colors.
This workshop is not offered very often, so grab this opportunity while you can. And sign up early to get the early-bird price! The cost is just $145 until July 5 or $175 for later registrations. At checkout, you will be able to pay securely online with a credit card or PayPal. Payment plans are also available from PayPal.
How to Enroll
Click on the “Register” button above, then follow the instructions to enroll. At checkout, you will be able to pay securely online with a credit card or PayPal. Payment plans are also available from PayPal.
Workshops are subject to cancellation because of insufficient enrollment or for other reasons. If a workshop is canceled, you will have the option to receive a full refund or transfer your registration to another scheduled workshop.
Registration is closed
Cost
Early Bird (Register by July 5)
1-Day Workshop: $145
Registration after July 5
1-Day Workshop: $175
Date and Time
Saturday, July 13
10 am – 4 pm
Location
Color | Ink Studio & Gallery
20919 John R Rd.
Hazel Park, MI 48030
248-398-6119
BIG INK 2024
Event: Saturday & Sunday, May 18 & 19 at 1-4 pm
Relief Print Exhibition: May 10-19, 2024
BIG INK returns to Color | Ink Studio & Gallery on May 18-19 for a colossal woodblock printing event. More than a dozen Michigan artists have each spent the last several months designing and carving a woodblock at least 24” by 36” in size. The participating artists will come together that weekend to print their woodblocks on “The Big Tuna”, a custom-built travelling press.
“We’re thrilled that BIG INK is returning to Hazel Park as one of 10 destinations in their Spring 2024 coast-to-coast tour,” said Eric Law, the organizer of the event. “Watching these woodblocks turn into prints is exciting, and it’s a lot of fun for both the artists and the public.”
A woodblock is essentially a hand-carved stamp. Woodblock prints, aka woodcuts, are made through a process of elimination. First, an artist draws a design onto a piece of wood. Areas to show “white” are cut away with a chisel, leaving the characters or image to show in “black” at the original surface level. The stamp is coated with ink and pressed onto paper by hand. Large woodblocks require a specialized machine press to exert enough force to produce a quality impression.
“The ink will be flying that weekend,” said Candace Law, one of the participants. “The artists who create these images, usually alone in a studio, are going to gather in community as we undertake the physical process of pulling everyone’s finished prints.”
In conjunction with BIG INK’s visit, the Gallery is hosting a week-long special exhibition highlighting the art of relief printmaking by artists in the event. A variety of techniques will be on display in the show, which runs from May 10-19, and prints are available for purchase. Click here to view the exhibition online.
The public is invited to attend the demonstration and exhibition on Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19 from 1-4 pm each day. It’s free, and visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about the process and meet the artists in person. Light refreshments will be available. The Gallery is located at 20919 John R Rd. in Hazel Park and can be reached by email at Gallery@ColorInkStudio.com or by phone at 248-398-6119.
Viv ‘n Vince: A Table Reading of a Play in Two Acts
Details
Free
Date and Time
Saturday, January 13
1 – 3 pm
Location
Color | Ink Studio & Gallery
20919 John R Rd.
Hazel Park, MI 48030
248-398-6119
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