mom's night out - a spring celebration!
a celebration of all things S P R I N G - featuring cash wine bar, NA cocktails by Bar Bene, and a hand-picked selection of our fave vendors - more info soon!
WXW Salon
WXW Salon features women experts and trending topics. Join us to meet and learn from women working to make a difference. Proceeds from this event will benefit SafeHouse Center.
What to bring to this event? Show up ready to make meaningful connections, please bring concrete ideas around what YOU can offer, and what YOU need. We'll be making informed professional connections.
networking for BIPOC creatives
Do you as a global majority/BIPOC business owner want a different way to connect with your community? Are you seeking a way to change who you interact with for more local connectivity? Ready to engage with BIPOC creatives to hear their approach to staying connected in Ann Arbor/Washtenaw County/The State of Michigan? Our conversations will focus primarily around Black, but also BIPOC topics/issues; inviting and engaging local creatives to share their talents, methods, and knowledge while also providing networking opportunities for all attendees.
You are invited to take part in the first session of this 4-part series in which you engage with BIPOC creatives to learn about their ways of thriving/surviving as a person of color within Ann Arbor // Washtenaw County // State of Michigan. This first session will focus on the 'Education' aspect within our community. We will be led in conversation by Dr. Roderick Wallace (Amplify Project, EMU Upward Bound), and Nafeesah Symonette (DEYA Co-Founder and Arts Education Advocate)
Dr. Rod Wallace is an author, educator, and artist with a myriad of experience in the development of urban schools and how engagement with the arts enhances student learning and self-awareness. A former principal, Dr. Wallace is currently the Program Director for EMU Upward Bound supporting first-generation students in graduating from college. An accomplished music producer and audio engineer, Wallace has released four solo albums and produced or mixed on dozens of other projects. Wallace also leads The Amplify Project, a nonprofit that exchanges recording and production support for support to community organizations.
Nafeesah Symonette is a visual artist, educator and fierce advocate for artistic youth engagement that offers exposure while honoring cultural heritage. An award-winning arts educator, Nafeesah was appointed by Michigan State Governor Gretchen Whitmer to the Michigan Arts and Cultural Council. As an Adjunct Professor and University Supervisor at Oakland University she assists in preparing the next generation of arts educators through the framework of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy. In 2022, Symonette partnered with Rick Sperling, the Children’s Foundation and Connect Detroit to co-found Detroit Excellence in Youth Arts (DEYA), a collective impact initiative dedicated to systems change leading to more equitable and inclusive access to high-impact youth arts experiences for Detroit youth.
Winter Market
your favorite funky little artists market is back for 2023! Over 30 unique vendors and artisans will be on-hand selling their wares - from ceramics, to botanical skincare, to vintage, to candles, to jewelry, and more! Saturday 11-6, sunday 10-4.
holiday minishoots to benefit chosen infertility
A holiday photo event benefiting chosen infertility. Whether you’ve struggled with infertility or not, come join us to get those holiday cards ready! $100 minimum donation, 15-minute blocks include 6-10 edited photos. All proceed help fund grants to assist couples struggling with infertility.
Releasing Perfectionism with Kelli Meeks
Join us for the first episode in an ongoing journey of healing, in this experiential exploration of perfectionism.
*Please bring your own yoga mat, blanket and small pillow.
*Additional episodes coming soon . . . exploring self-compassion, resilience, forgiveness and turning pain into purpose.
Do you . . .
procrastinate?
set high, unrealistic goals for yourself or others?
worry about what others think of you?
get triggered by constructive feedback or criticism?
feel stressed or anxious if something doesn't go as planned?
In today's fast-paced world, perfectionism can be a paralyzing force, hindering personal growth and stifling creativity. Juliette and Kelli will collaborate in helping you understand perfectionism, how it is stored in our bodies and how to physically and mindfully release it.
Through Juliette's compassionate guidance utilizing somatic techniques, you will experience how releasing the tension, stress and trauma of perfectionism from your body will free your mind and open you to trusting your inner wisdom. Kelli will share insights in how to mindfully overcome the limitations of perfectionism and strategies to embrace the beauty of imperfection.
You will:
learn somatic tools and techniques you can practice at home to progressively enhance your emotional mastery over perfectionism;
gain a deeper understanding of the underlying causes of perfectionism and its impact on your life;
discover how to reframe failure as an opportunity for growth;
learn how to celebrate your accomplishments without fixating on flaws; and,
learn how to navigate the delicate balance between high standards and self acceptance.
This will be a profoundly experiential journey of body and mind to support you on your journey toward emotional freedom.
Barbie Dreamhouse party!
brought to you by LullCo, Loren KMP Photography, and StudioStudio - we've dreamed up an incredible evening of pink sparkly fun! Barbie-inspired drag performances, amazing photo ops (including a life-sized barbie box!), and more! We'll have lite bites and NA bevvies - BYOB is encouraged! go all out with a Barbie-inspired outfit, or come as you are - because you are Kenough™
Doors at 7pm. 18+ please! While we aren't serving alcohol, the vibes will be grownup.
book an afternoon photoshoot with Loren and get free admittance to the party! more details here.
Art Gala Showcase
An evening celebrating artists in recovery. free entry! live music, food, and mocktails
party like a boss! a celebration of women in business
not a girl boss. not a boss babe. just a BOSS. let’s come together and celebrate women in business! flash networking, DJ, photobooth, keynote speaker, swag bag, and more! attendees will also get inclusion in a beautifully designed, visual directory. tickets here - early bird pricing in effect through 10/1!
Infertilities, a curation book launch
Join Wayne State University Press in celebrating the launch of Infertilities, A Curation edited by Elizabeth Horn, Maria Novotny, and Robin Silbergleid.
The ART of Infertility will have numerous pieces of artwork, as showcased in Infertilities, on display. Copies of the book will be available for sale at the event, courtesy of Booksweet. A book signing will also take place during the event.
wine tasting for SafeHouse!
WXW, YORK, and StudioStudio have partnered up to create an evening of meaningful conversation, networking, and tasting on September 13th from 4:30pm-6:30pm inside StudioStudio and the YORK Wedge (in the Yard).
Join us and enjoy making new connections, building relationships, and tasting delicious, curated beverages (wine tasting OR mocktail tasting included in ticket price).
We’re excited to offer a raffle of fabulous goodies donated by women-owned businesses to raise money for SafeHouse Center, an organization providing free, confidential services to all survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault, who live, work or were victimized in Washtenaw County. Capacity is limited – please register today!
boudoir self-love painting extravaganza!
Sunday Best Boudoir presents:
WORK OF HEART
self-love painting workshop + micro sessions in collaboration with @thebridgetshow
attendees will receive:
a catered brunch featuring fresh fruit, mimosas, pastries, and lattes
all needed supplies and guidance to create their own self-portrait painting to take home
an individual micro-shoot following the workshop with their work of art (and the opportunity to be photographed covered in paint!)
18 edited images delivered via online gallery
You’ll take home a beautiful work of art, some gorgeous photos of yourself, and a newfound sense of self-love. book via https://www.sundaybestboudoir.com/
coffee, content, and community
from Kari Claire and Sabrina Oliveira - an afternoon of content and community!
Attendees will:
get the opportunity to shoot 3 unique lifestyle setups throughout the studio with three different couples
enjoy a yummy coffee treat from Hobo Coffee Co
mini headshot session with Kari or Sabrina
time in community with your fellow photographers!
Releasing Perfectionism - Insights, Soundbath Meditation and Reiki
Join us in an exploration of perfectionism, how it interferes with living our best lives and healing strategies to release it.
mother's day market with michigan flower coop
rare chance to wholesale some beautiful blooms from local michigan flower farmers! also shop other creative vendors!
spring craft + wine event!
flower truck, art + beauty vendors, wine, and more! come treat yo’self at this springtime event.
floating flora studio installation
our front studio will be transformed into a floating floral wonderland available for you to create and revel in!
motherhood minis to benefit birth detroit
mini sessions celebrating motherhood with local photographer Tiana Lashae. A portion of proceeds benefits birth detroit - an organization doing amazing work to improve outcomes for BIPOC birthing people
Flatlay styling with Birch Affair
Ahh, the beloved flat lay - so beautiful, yet so complicated. Or so you think.
An artfully curated flat lay can elevate your portfolio and enhance your storytelling. Unfortunately, they can be a major source of frustration for many photographers.
Styling does not have to be stressful. I would love for you to join me for an instructional and hands-on learning experience that will help refine your styling skills, give you the confidence to style even on the busiest wedding days, and prepare you for the upcoming season.
In this workshop you will learn:
How to prepare for flat lays ahead of time
How to build your styling kit
The rules of composition for styling
Common mistakes to avoid
Tips and tricks to style seamlessly on a wedding day
You will also walk away with content images from pre-styled flat lays as well as the opportunity to create and photograph your own flat lays.
When: February 7, 2023, 10a-3p
Where: Studio Studio
1946 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Cost: $300/person.
Use Code EarlyBird to get your tickets for $250. Offer expires 12.31.22.
Drinks and lunch provided
Itinerary
10:00a - 10:15a - Check-in and refreshments
10:15a - 11:30a - Course instruction
11:30a - 12:15p - Light Lunch and Q&A
12:15p - 1:00p - Demonstrations of flat lay setups
1:00p - 2:00p - Shootout of pre-styled flat lays
2:00p - 3:00p - Create and shoot your own flat lays
Other details:
There will be a giveaway for a Chasing Stone styling surface at the workshop
Bring your camera and lenses
Pre-styled set-ups will include flat lays of an invitation, men and women's shoes and accessories, vow books, bouquet, and more!
event pro mixer with mammothbooth
join mammoth party for a fun evening of champagne and charcuterie grazing with some of our favorite party professionals they launch their new backdrops and audio guest books!
Ann Arbor for public power open house fundraiser
Join us on April 22nd to enjoy music, snacks and learn about public power! a greener and more efficient future is possible in Ann Arbor!
5 Elements Yoga Practice + Sound Bath Experience
Join Carter to explore the experience of our connection to the universe. This 90-minute yoga practice is accompanied by sound vibrations created by Mark Maxwell and Paul. The sound will guide us in aligning our energetic patterns to the five elements in our universe. With this practice, we will feel the connection and power of our oneness with all things. This practice is for all levels.
Space is limited. The last sound bath experience sold out two weeks beforehand so register now HERE to secure your spot. There are no refunds if you cancel less than 72 hours before the event starts.
Spring Equinox Practice
To welcome in spring, Carter will teach several different types of sun salutations so you can understand the variations, how we use them to find a meditative state of movement and why we do them. To conclude, we will settle into a few yin postures to release stress, tension and anxiety.
Optional items you may want to bring: blanket, bolster and/or blocks, as well as anything that reminds you of spring, such as flowers, crystals, a (unscented) candle, etc.
Studio minis with photographer Grace Han
You can expect a mix of colorful // fun + neutral // classy sets. Bring yourself, your partner, your kids, your pets! One day only, 12 spots available. $200 includes a 15-minute session and 15 digital images delivered by Valentines Day.
portrait minis with Niki Artinian
20-minute session with editorial portrait photographer Niki Artinian. Fee includes contact sheet for review within 48 hours, portrait prep guide, and 3 finely edited images with option to purchase more. $225
Yoga sound bath experience
90 min yoga and sound bath experience on February 4. enjoy a gentle mindful hatha practice accompanied by sounds and vibrations created with gongs, Tibetan singing bowls, didgeridoo, native american flute, rav drums, and more. To help us connect with and relax our subtle bodies, we will be moving through standing, seated and lying postures and end with a long savasana that promotes inner peace and harmony.
Space is limited. A waitlist will be available.
No refunds if you cancel less than 72 hrs before the event starts.
personal branding photography workshop with Nikki Closser
Level up (or get started on) the personal branding side of your business.
day one: We will talk marketing, pricing, and selling. Nikki will also do a photoshoot demo. Also, stop burning the candle at both ends! You'll learn how to have a more balanced life so that you don't burn out.
day two: You'll receive hair & makeup styling followed by a photoshoot with Nikki (3 outfits + 5 digitals of your choice). You'll also amp up your portfolio! There will be three models for you to photograph in various setups.
Maximum of 12 participants on day 2
Lunch included both days
Your photo viewing (if you attend on day 2) will take place within 4 weeks after the workshop
More info, and registration, here: https://nikkiclosser.com/workshops
Dinners with Will
Join Will Brinkerhoff for a night spent savoring these winter months of long, cold nights & lively conversation.
5 courses, sourced from local farms, including appetizers, an aperitif, and dessert. Suggested BYOB.
Contact Will dinnerswithwill@gmail.com with your party size and any dietary restrictions to reserve your spot. Suggested donation of $75-$125 per person - pay what makes sense for you, and a portion of proceeds will go to the Detroit Black Farmer Land Fund.