a night of community, creativity & connection
a night of community, creativity & connection
MEET OUR WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS HOSTS
WAXSAVVY
Sarah Mull — Wax Savvy Studio
Sarah is the owner of Wax Savvy Studio and has been immersed in the beauty industry since 2006. With years of hands-on experience, certifications, and a deep focus on skin care education, she’s passionate about helping clients feel confident and comfortable in their own skin while creating a welcoming, judgment-free space.
Callan — Wax Savvy Studio
Callan is a licensed cosmetologist trained at the Douglas J Aveda Institute who specializes in waxing, sugaring, and brow services. Known for her calming presence and attention to detail, she prioritizes making every client feel safe, cared for, and genuinely at ease during their appointment.
SAM KLUG ARTISTRY
Sam is a Grand Rapids–based hairstylist and working artist with two decades in the beauty industry, specializing in lived-in color, thoughtful cuts, and deeply restorative scalp sessions. Blending technical hair artistry with massage, energetics, and holistic care, her appointments are designed to be both beauty service and full-body reset — helping clients leave feeling balanced, relaxed, and genuinely themselves! Sam is a color theorist and magician behind the chair!
DIONEL LAKE ARTISTRY // THE MITTENTOG
Dionel is a photographer, painter, and co-founder whose work lives at the intersection of storytelling, nature, and emotional expression. Through The MittenTog she documents people and spaces with warmth and honesty, while her artwork at DionelLake.com explores healing through color and movement. Alongside her husband she also helps steward Long May She Reign Apiary, where education, pollinator advocacy, and slow living shape both product and purpose.
Girls Night — A Night of Art, Release & Community
Hosted at The MittenTog Studios
March 24 • 6–9 PM
Join us for an open-house style evening of connection, creativity, and expression in collaboration with WaxSavvy and Samantha Klug Artistry.
Throughout the night you’re welcome to arrive and leave anytime within the event window — mingle, snack, and create at your own pace.
At 7:00 PM, Dionel Lake will lead a guided alcohol ink session — an experience designed to physically release emotion onto the page through movement, color, and flow; while learning some of the techniques she’s played with to create her prints.
Each guest receives:
• Individual curated goodie bags and raffle entry with ticket sale!
• Access to painting stations all evening
• Optional guided instruction at 7 PM
• Light snacks & drinks
• A relaxed creative environment for conversation + connection
100% of ticket sales are donated directly to the ACLU and the fight against Fascism.
No art experience needed — just show up as you are, with the interested in simply making some wonderful connections!
