From a story to a song: letting music tell our tales.
We are excited to offer a range of programs this month that use music as a way to tell stories. On February 17th and 24th we welcome the Cavani String Quartet here for their Collage Program combining Poetry and Music. For more info: http://cavani.org/wordpress/home.php/ On February 20th, as part of our Weekend Ink program, […]
Once in Blues Moon- storytelling through songs
Tell your story in a song! Share your songs (and poetry) at our Open Mic! Brainstorm and write lyrics with local artist, composers and performers, Harry Bacharach and Afi Scruggs. Open Mic- Friday, February 20th at the Heights Music Shop,2174 Lee Road Saturday, February 20th, 10:30-12:30pm at Lake Erie Ink Weekend Ink programs are supported […]
Play with us this month!
A two part, all ages Play Writing workshop will take place at Dobama Theater, on Saturdays, Jan. 23rd and Jan. 30th from 10:30-12:30. Write an original play with playwright Arwen Mitchell on the Dobama stage. Polish, read and revise for submission to the Marilyn Bianchi Kids Playwriting Festival held in June. Workshops will take place […]
My Mask
by Reese from Weekend Ink: Story Behind the Mask My mask covers my entire face And my mask represents toughness My mask is made of metal And oh, my mask is covered with fake scars and real blood My mask is a definition of don’t mess with me
Find the Story Behind the Mask with Artist Augusto Bordelois at Weekend Ink
On Saturday, October 25th from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, creative kids of all ages will explore persona and point of view in a mask making and writing workshop with artist Augusto Bordelois. Bordelois graduated from the University of Havana in Cuba, having majored in English Language and Literature. He has studied sculpture, ceramics, costume design for […]
Lake Erie Ink inspires teen writers!
Lake Erie Ink inspires teen writers to find their voice and craft their stories at its 2nd annual Teen Fiction Symposium on May 17,2014. Young writers will work with and learn from local authors Paula McLain, J.T. Dutton, Tricia Springstubb, Charles Oberndorf, and Megan Whalen Turner. This event gives teen writers in greater Cleveland the […]
Story Illustration Workshop with Adeel uz Zafar
Illustrate and write your story in a workshop lead by Pakistani artist Adeel uz Zafar. Participants will use recycled materials to create mixed media illustrations and then write the story that grows out of their illustrations. Saturday, May 3rd from 10:30 to 1:00 pm at Lake Erie Ink: a writing space for youth (2843 Washington Blvd. […]
STORIES COME ALIVE @ LEI!
A storytelling performance and workshop for all ages featuring Ray McNiece and other local storytellers. Write the story you want to hear and learn how to captivate your audience on Saturday, September 28th from 2:30-4:30 pm. $5 for nonmembers. Free for members and registered Ink Spot or Evening Ink participants. Register here. Download the flyer […]
First Annual Comic Con at Lake Erie Ink!
On March 2, from 10-3 pm, LEI is holding our first annual comic con. Learn about comics and create your own, in workshops facilitated by: Derf (My Friend Dahmer), Elyria Comic Book Initiative, Molly Durst (Symphony of the Universe),Jay Fife, Martinez E-B & Damien Forshe (Brink City), Jon Hodges (Bad Place Productions), Max Ink, Mikel Mahoney, Karen Sandstrom (Zombies! Evacuate the School), Ralph Solonitz, and more. […]
Play Writing Workshop on Feb. 9th and 23rd
Stop Watching, Start Writing! At Lake Erie Ink’s Play Writing Workshops on Saturday, Feb. 9 and Feb. 23 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm at Lake Erie Ink: a writing space for youth at 2843 Washington Blvd. in Cleveland Heights. Learn from local playwright Eric Coble on February 9 and begin writing a play. Finish your play […]