What’s Happening at LEI?
Events in May–July 2023
- - Fresh Ink Info Meeting
Fresh Ink Info Meeting
Fresh Ink Info Meeting
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May 4, 2023Lake Erie Ink’s young professionals board is gearing up for summer! Fresh Ink members promote Lake Erie Ink’s mission and events, organize fundraisers, and volunteer throughout the organization. It’s a great way to support Lake Erie Ink and get experience with nonprofits. Fresh Ink will have an open meeting on May 4 from 6-7pm at Lake Erie Ink for those interested in joining. Snacks provided. Come help us plan our next fun event!
Contact astar@lakeerieink.org for more information.
- - Teen Writers' Symposium
Teen Writers' Symposium
Teen Writers' Symposium
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May 6, 2023
Join Lake Erie Ink at Mather Mansion to meet and learn from local writers! This year’s event will feature a meet and greet with the authors, a writer’s panel, and workshops led by the authors and LEI staff. Lunch will be provided.
- - Poets and Pizza
Poets and Pizza
Poets and Pizza
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May 12, 2023
Join fellow poets for writing sessions and pizza!
Fridays | 8-12th grade | 6:30-8:30pm | Jan 20-May 26 | FREE
dates: 1/20, 2/3, 2/17, 3/10, 3/24, 4/7, 4/21, 5/12, 5/26
- - Poets and Pizza
Poets and Pizza
Poets and Pizza
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May 26, 2023
Join fellow poets for writing sessions and pizza!
Fridays | 8-12th grade | 6:30-8:30pm | Jan 20-May 26 | FREE
dates: 1/20, 2/3, 2/17, 3/10, 3/24, 4/7, 4/21, 5/12, 5/26
- - Teens Open Mic/Final Poets and Pizza
Teens Open Mic/Final Poets and Pizza
Teens Open Mic/Final Poets and Pizza
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June 2, 2023
Join us at Lake Erie Ink for the final meeting of Poets and Pizza to join in the Open Mic performance! Open to teens in grades 8-12. No registration required.
Lake Erie Ink
2843 Washington Blvd.
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
- - Word Gardeners Summer Ink Camp
Word Gardeners Summer Ink Camp
Word Gardeners Summer Ink Camp
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June 5, 2023 – June 9, 2023Word Gardeners | June 5th-9th | 9-3pm | 1st-3rd grade | $200
Explore the garden through words, movement, and color.
- - Word Gardeners Summer Ink Camp
Word Gardeners Summer Ink Camp
Word Gardeners Summer Ink Camp
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June 5, 2023 – June 9, 2023Word Gardeners | June 5th-9th | 9-3pm | 1st-3rd grade | $200
Explore the garden through words, movement, and color.
- - Word Gardeners Summer Ink Camp
Word Gardeners Summer Ink Camp
Word Gardeners Summer Ink Camp
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June 5, 2023 – June 9, 2023Word Gardeners | June 5th-9th | 9-3pm | 1st-3rd grade | $200
Explore the garden through words, movement, and color.
- - Word Gardeners Summer Ink Camp
Word Gardeners Summer Ink Camp
Word Gardeners Summer Ink Camp
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June 5, 2023 – June 9, 2023Word Gardeners | June 5th-9th | 9-3pm | 1st-3rd grade | $200
Explore the garden through words, movement, and color.
- - Word Gardeners Summer Ink Camp
Word Gardeners Summer Ink Camp
Word Gardeners Summer Ink Camp
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June 5, 2023 – June 9, 2023Word Gardeners | June 5th-9th | 9-3pm | 1st-3rd grade | $200
Explore the garden through words, movement, and color.
- - Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp, Comics 4 Kids Summer Ink Camp, Pride OUTside
Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp
Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp
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June 12, 2023Creature Creations | June 12th-23rd | 9-12pm | 1st-3rd grade | $200
Create creatures and tell their stories!
Comics 4 Kids Summer Ink CampComics 4 Kids Summer Ink Camp
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June 12, 2023Comics 4 Kids | June 12th-23rd | 1-4pm | 3rd-6th grade | $200
Discover the basic elements of comics.
Pride OUTsidePride OUTside
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June 12, 2023Pride OUTside | 7th-12th grade | 6:30-8pm | Mondays | June 12-July 24 | FREE
Calling all LGBTQIA+ teens and allies to join LEI in spreading pride in the Cleveland Area through community art installations, meaningful conversations and creative writing workshops.
- - Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp, Comics 4 Kids Summer Ink Camp
Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp
Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp
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June 13, 2023Creature Creations | June 12th-23rd | 9-12pm | 1st-3rd grade | $200
Create creatures and tell their stories!
Comics 4 Kids Summer Ink CampComics 4 Kids Summer Ink Camp
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June 13, 2023Comics 4 Kids | June 12th-23rd | 1-4pm | 3rd-6th grade | $200
Discover the basic elements of comics.
- - Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp, Comics 4 Kids Summer Ink Camp, Write About Town
Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp
Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp
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June 14, 2023Creature Creations | June 12th-23rd | 9-12pm | 1st-3rd grade | $200
Create creatures and tell their stories!
Comics 4 Kids Summer Ink CampComics 4 Kids Summer Ink Camp
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June 14, 2023Comics 4 Kids | June 12th-23rd | 1-4pm | 3rd-6th grade | $200
Discover the basic elements of comics.
Write About TownWrite About Town
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June 14, 2023Write About Town | 8th-12th grade | 4-7pm | Wednesdays | June 14-July 26 | $120
Explore landmarks and hidden treasures around the city, writing about your journey.
- - Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp, Comics 4 Kids Summer Ink Camp
Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp
Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp
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June 15, 2023Creature Creations | June 12th-23rd | 9-12pm | 1st-3rd grade | $200
Create creatures and tell their stories!
Comics 4 Kids Summer Ink CampComics 4 Kids Summer Ink Camp
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June 15, 2023Comics 4 Kids | June 12th-23rd | 1-4pm | 3rd-6th grade | $200
Discover the basic elements of comics.
- - Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp, Comics 4 Kids Summer Ink Camp, Poetry in the Park
Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp
Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp
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June 16, 2023Creature Creations | June 12th-23rd | 9-12pm | 1st-3rd grade | $200
Create creatures and tell their stories!
Comics 4 Kids Summer Ink CampComics 4 Kids Summer Ink Camp
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June 16, 2023Comics 4 Kids | June 12th-23rd | 1-4pm | 3rd-6th grade | $200
Discover the basic elements of comics.
Poetry in the ParkPoetry in the Park
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June 16, 2023Poetry in the Park | 6th-12th grade | 6:30-8pm | Fridays | June 16-July 28 | FREE
Join other teen poets writing in Coventry PEACE Park.
- - Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp, Comics 4 Kids Summer Ink Camp, Young Novelists Summer Ink Camp, Story Games: Dungeons and Dragons, Pride OUTside
Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp
Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp
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June 19, 2023Creature Creations | June 12th-23rd | 9-12pm | 1st-3rd grade | $200
Create creatures and tell their stories!
Comics 4 Kids Summer Ink CampComics 4 Kids Summer Ink Camp
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June 19, 2023Comics 4 Kids | June 12th-23rd | 1-4pm | 3rd-6th grade | $200
Discover the basic elements of comics.
Young Novelists Summer Ink CampYoung Novelists Summer Ink Camp
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June 19, 2023Young Novelists | June 19th-30th | 1-4pm | 4th-8th grade | $200
Write your novel from start to finish.
Story Games: Dungeons and DragonsStory Games: Dungeons and Dragons
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June 19, 2023DnD: Story Games | 7th-12th grade | 6-8pm | Mondays | June 19-July 31 | $100
Build your own story with Dungeons and Dragons!
Pride OUTsidePride OUTside
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June 19, 2023Pride OUTside | 7th-12th grade | 6:30-8pm | Mondays | June 12-July 24 | FREE
Calling all LGBTQIA+ teens and allies to join LEI in spreading pride in the Cleveland Area through community art installations, meaningful conversations and creative writing workshops.
- - Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp, Comics 4 Kids Summer Ink Camp, Young Novelists Summer Ink Camp
Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp
Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp
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June 20, 2023Creature Creations | June 12th-23rd | 9-12pm | 1st-3rd grade | $200
Create creatures and tell their stories!
Comics 4 Kids Summer Ink CampComics 4 Kids Summer Ink Camp
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June 20, 2023Comics 4 Kids | June 12th-23rd | 1-4pm | 3rd-6th grade | $200
Discover the basic elements of comics.
Young Novelists Summer Ink CampYoung Novelists Summer Ink Camp
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June 20, 2023Young Novelists | June 19th-30th | 1-4pm | 4th-8th grade | $200
Write your novel from start to finish.
- - Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp, Comics 4 Kids Summer Ink Camp, Young Novelists Summer Ink Camp, Write About Town
Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp
Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp
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June 21, 2023Creature Creations | June 12th-23rd | 9-12pm | 1st-3rd grade | $200
Create creatures and tell their stories!
Comics 4 Kids Summer Ink CampComics 4 Kids Summer Ink Camp
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June 21, 2023Comics 4 Kids | June 12th-23rd | 1-4pm | 3rd-6th grade | $200
Discover the basic elements of comics.
Young Novelists Summer Ink CampYoung Novelists Summer Ink Camp
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June 21, 2023Young Novelists | June 19th-30th | 1-4pm | 4th-8th grade | $200
Write your novel from start to finish.
Write About TownWrite About Town
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June 21, 2023Write About Town | 8th-12th grade | 4-7pm | Wednesdays | June 14-July 26 | $120
Explore landmarks and hidden treasures around the city, writing about your journey.
- - Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp, Comics 4 Kids Summer Ink Camp, Young Novelists Summer Ink Camp
Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp
Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp
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June 22, 2023Creature Creations | June 12th-23rd | 9-12pm | 1st-3rd grade | $200
Create creatures and tell their stories!
Comics 4 Kids Summer Ink CampComics 4 Kids Summer Ink Camp
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June 22, 2023Comics 4 Kids | June 12th-23rd | 1-4pm | 3rd-6th grade | $200
Discover the basic elements of comics.
Young Novelists Summer Ink CampYoung Novelists Summer Ink Camp
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June 22, 2023Young Novelists | June 19th-30th | 1-4pm | 4th-8th grade | $200
Write your novel from start to finish.
- - Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp, Young Novelists Summer Ink Camp, Pop-Up Workshop @ Cleveland MetroParks, Poetry in the Park
Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp
Creature Creations Summer Ink Camp
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June 23, 2023Creature Creations | June 12th-23rd | 9-12pm | 1st-3rd grade | $200
Create creatures and tell their stories!
Young Novelists Summer Ink CampYoung Novelists Summer Ink Camp
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June 23, 2023Young Novelists | June 19th-30th | 1-4pm | 4th-8th grade | $200
Write your novel from start to finish.
Pop-Up Workshop @ Cleveland MetroParksPop-Up Workshop @ Cleveland MetroParks
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June 23, 20236/23, 7/7. 8/18 | 5-7pm | @ Look About Lodge | FREE | No registration required
Look About Lodge
South Chagrin Reservation
37374 Miles RdBentleyville, OH 44022Poetry in the ParkPoetry in the Park
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June 23, 2023Poetry in the Park | 6th-12th grade | 6:30-8pm | Fridays | June 16-July 28 | FREE
Join other teen poets writing in Coventry PEACE Park.
- - Young Novelists Summer Ink Camp, Story Games: Dungeons and Dragons, Pride OUTside
Young Novelists Summer Ink Camp
Young Novelists Summer Ink Camp
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June 26, 2023Young Novelists | June 19th-30th | 1-4pm | 4th-8th grade | $200
Write your novel from start to finish.
Story Games: Dungeons and DragonsStory Games: Dungeons and Dragons
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June 26, 2023DnD: Story Games | 7th-12th grade | 6-8pm | Mondays | June 19-July 31 | $100
Build your own story with Dungeons and Dragons!
Pride OUTsidePride OUTside
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June 26, 2023Pride OUTside | 7th-12th grade | 6:30-8pm | Mondays | June 12-July 24 | FREE
Calling all LGBTQIA+ teens and allies to join LEI in spreading pride in the Cleveland Area through community art installations, meaningful conversations and creative writing workshops.
- - Young Novelists Summer Ink Camp
Young Novelists Summer Ink Camp
Young Novelists Summer Ink Camp
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June 27, 2023Young Novelists | June 19th-30th | 1-4pm | 4th-8th grade | $200
Write your novel from start to finish.
- - Young Novelists Summer Ink Camp, Write About Town
Young Novelists Summer Ink Camp
Young Novelists Summer Ink Camp
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June 28, 2023Young Novelists | June 19th-30th | 1-4pm | 4th-8th grade | $200
Write your novel from start to finish.
Write About TownWrite About Town
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June 28, 2023Write About Town | 8th-12th grade | 4-7pm | Wednesdays | June 14-July 26 | $120
Explore landmarks and hidden treasures around the city, writing about your journey.
- - Young Novelists Summer Ink Camp
Young Novelists Summer Ink Camp
Young Novelists Summer Ink Camp
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June 29, 2023Young Novelists | June 19th-30th | 1-4pm | 4th-8th grade | $200
Write your novel from start to finish.
- - Poetry in the Park
Poetry in the Park
Poetry in the Park
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June 30, 2023Poetry in the Park | 6th-12th grade | 6:30-8pm | Fridays | June 16-July 28 | FREE
Join other teen poets writing in Coventry PEACE Park.
- - Pop-Up Workshop @ Cleveland MetroParks
Pop-Up Workshop @ Cleveland MetroParks
Pop-Up Workshop @ Cleveland MetroParks
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July 7, 20236/23, 7/7. 8/18 | 5-7pm | @ Look About Lodge | FREE | No registration required
Look About Lodge
South Chagrin Reservation
37374 Miles RdBentleyville, OH 44022 - - Story Games: Dungeons and Dragons, Pride OUTside
Story Games: Dungeons and Dragons
Story Games: Dungeons and Dragons
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July 10, 2023DnD: Story Games | 7th-12th grade | 6-8pm | Mondays | June 19-July 31 | $100
Build your own story with Dungeons and Dragons!
Pride OUTsidePride OUTside
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July 10, 2023Pride OUTside | 7th-12th grade | 6:30-8pm | Mondays | June 12-July 24 | FREE
Calling all LGBTQIA+ teens and allies to join LEI in spreading pride in the Cleveland Area through community art installations, meaningful conversations and creative writing workshops.
- - Write About Town
Write About Town
Write About Town
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July 12, 2023Write About Town | 8th-12th grade | 4-7pm | Wednesdays | June 14-July 26 | $120
Explore landmarks and hidden treasures around the city, writing about your journey.
- - Poetry in the Park
Poetry in the Park
Poetry in the Park
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July 14, 2023Poetry in the Park | 6th-12th grade | 6:30-8pm | Fridays | June 16-July 28 | FREE
Join other teen poets writing in Coventry PEACE Park.
- - Comics and Zines Summer Ink Camp, Story Games: Dungeons and Dragons, Pride OUTside
Comics and Zines Summer Ink Camp
Comics and Zines Summer Ink Camp
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July 17, 2023Comics and Zines | July 17th-28th | 1-4pm | 6th-12th grade | $200
Design and create comic and personal zines.
Story Games: Dungeons and DragonsStory Games: Dungeons and Dragons
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July 17, 2023DnD: Story Games | 7th-12th grade | 6-8pm | Mondays | June 19-July 31 | $100
Build your own story with Dungeons and Dragons!
Pride OUTsidePride OUTside
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July 17, 2023Pride OUTside | 7th-12th grade | 6:30-8pm | Mondays | June 12-July 24 | FREE
Calling all LGBTQIA+ teens and allies to join LEI in spreading pride in the Cleveland Area through community art installations, meaningful conversations and creative writing workshops.
- - Comics and Zines Summer Ink Camp
Comics and Zines Summer Ink Camp
Comics and Zines Summer Ink Camp
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July 18, 2023Comics and Zines | July 17th-28th | 1-4pm | 6th-12th grade | $200
Design and create comic and personal zines.
- - Comics and Zines Summer Ink Camp, Write About Town
Comics and Zines Summer Ink Camp
Comics and Zines Summer Ink Camp
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July 19, 2023Comics and Zines | July 17th-28th | 1-4pm | 6th-12th grade | $200
Design and create comic and personal zines.
Write About TownWrite About Town
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July 19, 2023Write About Town | 8th-12th grade | 4-7pm | Wednesdays | June 14-July 26 | $120
Explore landmarks and hidden treasures around the city, writing about your journey.
- - Comics and Zines Summer Ink Camp
Comics and Zines Summer Ink Camp
Comics and Zines Summer Ink Camp
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July 20, 2023Comics and Zines | July 17th-28th | 1-4pm | 6th-12th grade | $200
Design and create comic and personal zines.
- - Comics and Zines Summer Ink Camp, Poetry in the Park
Comics and Zines Summer Ink Camp
Comics and Zines Summer Ink Camp
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July 21, 2023Comics and Zines | July 17th-28th | 1-4pm | 6th-12th grade | $200
Design and create comic and personal zines.
Poetry in the ParkPoetry in the Park
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July 21, 2023Poetry in the Park | 6th-12th grade | 6:30-8pm | Fridays | June 16-July 28 | FREE
Join other teen poets writing in Coventry PEACE Park.
- - Comics and Zines Summer Ink Camp, Stage and Screen Summer Ink Camp, Story Games: Dungeons and Dragons
Comics and Zines Summer Ink Camp
Comics and Zines Summer Ink Camp
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July 24, 2023Comics and Zines | July 17th-28th | 1-4pm | 6th-12th grade | $200
Design and create comic and personal zines.
Stage and Screen Summer Ink CampStage and Screen Summer Ink Camp
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July 24, 2023Stage and Screen | July 24th-Aug 4th | 1-4pm | 6th-12th grade | $200
Dive into the art of script writing.
Story Games: Dungeons and DragonsStory Games: Dungeons and Dragons
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July 24, 2023DnD: Story Games | 7th-12th grade | 6-8pm | Mondays | June 19-July 31 | $100
Build your own story with Dungeons and Dragons!
- - Comics and Zines Summer Ink Camp, Stage and Screen Summer Ink Camp
Comics and Zines Summer Ink Camp
Comics and Zines Summer Ink Camp
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July 25, 2023Comics and Zines | July 17th-28th | 1-4pm | 6th-12th grade | $200
Design and create comic and personal zines.
Stage and Screen Summer Ink CampStage and Screen Summer Ink Camp
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July 25, 2023Stage and Screen | July 24th-Aug 4th | 1-4pm | 6th-12th grade | $200
Dive into the art of script writing.
- - Comics and Zines Summer Ink Camp, Stage and Screen Summer Ink Camp
Comics and Zines Summer Ink Camp
Comics and Zines Summer Ink Camp
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July 26, 2023Comics and Zines | July 17th-28th | 1-4pm | 6th-12th grade | $200
Design and create comic and personal zines.
Stage and Screen Summer Ink CampStage and Screen Summer Ink Camp
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July 26, 2023Stage and Screen | July 24th-Aug 4th | 1-4pm | 6th-12th grade | $200
Dive into the art of script writing.
- - Comics and Zines Summer Ink Camp, Stage and Screen Summer Ink Camp
Comics and Zines Summer Ink Camp
Comics and Zines Summer Ink Camp
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July 27, 2023Comics and Zines | July 17th-28th | 1-4pm | 6th-12th grade | $200
Design and create comic and personal zines.
Stage and Screen Summer Ink CampStage and Screen Summer Ink Camp
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July 27, 2023Stage and Screen | July 24th-Aug 4th | 1-4pm | 6th-12th grade | $200
Dive into the art of script writing.
- - Stage and Screen Summer Ink Camp
Stage and Screen Summer Ink Camp
Stage and Screen Summer Ink Camp
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July 28, 2023Stage and Screen | July 24th-Aug 4th | 1-4pm | 6th-12th grade | $200
Dive into the art of script writing.
- - Stage and Screen Summer Ink Camp
Stage and Screen Summer Ink Camp
Stage and Screen Summer Ink Camp
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July 31, 2023Stage and Screen | July 24th-Aug 4th | 1-4pm | 6th-12th grade | $200
Dive into the art of script writing.
