Events & Workshops
“Love and Other Incurable Ailments” Book Launch | November 5
Thursday, November 5 at 6–8 pm (Doors open at 5:30 pm)
Color | Ink Studio & Gallery is excited to celebrate the launch of Love and Other Incurable Ailments by Detroit author Linda K. Sienkiewicz.
Set on North Carolina’s Ocracoke Island, the novel follows Serenity Tomczyk, a professional overthinker who finds a box of discarded love letters. Her fixation on the stranger who wrote them leads her into chaos, complications, and the dismantling of her carefully managed life, which may be the best thing that could happen to her.
Creating Serenity was my way of bringing a complex and imperfect character to life. She is more than her struggles. She’s smart, impulsive, determined, judgmental and completely human. Her anxiety and fears don’t define her, but they influence how she moves through the world, and that tension becomes the emotional arc of the novel.
With Melinda LePere as host, Linda will be in conversation with Dorene O’Brien. They’ll talk about the story, the inspiration behind it, and the real-life island that captured her imagination. There will be time for questions, book signing, refreshments, and bookish goodies, too! Books will be available for purchase from Book Beat. The event is free and open to the public, with free parking in the adjacent lot and on the side streets.
Linda is the author of the novels In the Context of Love and Love and Other Incurable Ailments, the picture book Gordy and the Ghost Crab, and 5 poetry chapbooks. She writes for anyone who’s ever felt like too much and not enough in the same breath. Her work blends humor, vulnerability, and a deep understanding of how grief, uncertainty, and connection shape our lives.
Join us for an evening of books, conversation, and a little island magic!
Recent Events & Workshops
Translucent Wax Workshop | Saturday, November 7
Description
Join visual artist Candace Law in the studio on Saturday, November 7 from 10 am to 4 pm for a fun workshop using transparency to add depth and create one-of-a-kind encaustic artwork.
One of the compelling things about working with encaustic paints is the depth and luminosity you can achieve. This is accomplished by using very fluid, thin layers of color that allow light to enter the painting and reflect back through the layers of wax, while using thick, opaque layers creates a totally different look and feel.
This workshop is about exploring transparent colors or thinned-out layers to build up our paintings, especially with photo images, collage materials or other embedded ephemera. It is a slower, more intentional way of working with the wax.
Demonstrations are combined with ample time for independent work and one-on-one assistance, giving you a chance to explore some of the materials and tools of this versatile medium. 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. Newcomers to encaustic are welcome, too!
The equipment, supplies, and many materials are provided. To make your work more personal, feel free to bring small items, such as decorative papers and other ephemera.
This is a popular workshop and fills quickly, so grab this opportunity while you can. And sign up early to get the early-bird price! The cost is just $175 until October 23 or $195 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. Otherwise, registration fees are non-refundable.
Registration is closed
Cost
Early Bird (Register by October 23)
1-Day Workshop: $175
Registration after October 23
1-Day Workshop: $195
Date and Time
Saturday, November 7
10 am – 4 pm
Location
Color | Ink Studio & Gallery
20919 John R Rd.
Hazel Park, MI 48030
248-398-6119
Encaustic on Paper at GPAA | Saturday, September 26
Description
- A review of the equipment, materials typically used, and basic safety tips
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Experimenting with encaustic paint on heavy paper
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Learning how to achieve a smooth surface
- Using additional tools to add marks and incise lines
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: $85
Non-GPAA Member: $105
Includes $25 for materials
Date and Time
Saturday, September 26
10:30 am – 3:00 pm
Location
Grosse Pointe Artists Association Studio
The War Memorial Campus
32 Lakeshore Drive
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
Incising Encaustic Workshop | Saturday, August 29
Description
Join visual artist Candace Law in the studio on Saturday, August 29 from 10 am to 4 pm for a fun workshop using carving tools to create one-of-a-kind encaustic artwork.
The day will focus on painting and building up smooth layers of wax, then we’ll take sharp tools and cut out designs or letters, revealing those layers underneath. This technique is called incising or sgraffito.
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. Newcomers to encaustic are welcome!
Demonstrations are combined with ample time for independent work and one-on-one assistance, giving you a chance to explore some of the materials and tools of this versatile medium.
The equipment, supplies, and many materials are provided. To make your work more personal, feel free to bring small items, such as decorative papers, found objects, and other ephemera. You are also welcome to bring any stencils you might like to use.
This is a popular workshop and fills quickly, so grab this opportunity while you can. And sign up early to get the early-bird price! The cost is just $175 until August 14 or $195 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. Otherwise, registration fees are non-refundable.
Registration is closed
Cost
Early Bird (Register by August 14)
1-Day Workshop: $175
Registration after August 14
1-Day Workshop: $195
Date and Time
Saturday, August 29
10 am – 4 pm
Location
Color | Ink Studio & Gallery
20919 John R Rd.
Hazel Park, MI 48030
248-398-6119
Encaustic on Fire Workshop | Saturday, July 25
Description
Join me for a workshop you won’t want to miss! Let’s have some fun with fire and create one-of-a-kind encaustic artwork.
The main attraction of the day will be shellac in various colors—even custom ones. We’ll start in the classroom and prepare a few panels with medium and layers of paint, then we’ll move to the event space and outside to see and explore the magic of this material with fire. If you’ve never tried it, this is a great time to see the really lovely effects this technique can produce on your work.
I will also talk about and demonstrate other materials that can be burned as part of your encaustic creation. You’ll have a chance to try burning tar paper, wood glue, and even gesso.
As an added bonus, I will talk about and demonstrate shou sugi ban, a Japanese process of burning wood to preserve it and give an exquisite finish. Artists use it to give a unique look to the cradled edges of a wood panel. You won’t want to miss this!
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. Newcomers to encaustic are welcome!
Demonstrations are combined with ample time for independent work and one-on-one assistance, giving you a chance to explore some of the materials and tools of this versatile medium.
The equipment, supplies, and many materials are provided. To make your work more personal, feel free to bring small items, such as decorative papers, found objects, and other ephemera.
This is a popular workshop offered only in the summer and fills quickly, so grab this opportunity while you can. And sign up early to get the early-bird price! The cost is just $175 until July 10 or $195 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. Otherwise, registration fees are non-refundable.
Registration is closed
Cost
Early Bird (Register by July 10)
1-Day Workshop: $175
Registration after July 10
1-Day Workshop: $195
Date and Time
Saturday, July 25
10 am – 4 pm
Location
Color | Ink Studio & Gallery
20919 John R Rd.
Hazel Park, MI 48030
248-398-6119
Cyanotypes Workshop | Saturday, June 20
Description
Create one-of-a-kind prints in cyan!
Let’s explore making creative prints in a glorious cyan using some of your favorite photos and small common objects with interesting shapes. 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 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 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 $175 until June 5 or $195 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. Otherwise, registration fees are non-refundable.
Registration is closed
Cost
Early Bird (Register by June 5)
1-Day Workshop: $175
Registration after June 5
1-Day Workshop: $195
Date and Time
Saturday, June 20
10 am – 4 pm
Location
Color | Ink Studio & Gallery
20919 John R Rd.
Hazel Park, MI 48030
248-398-6119
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