What happens when you mix poetry, watercolor, and a little quiet time? ✨
You get something uniquely yours.
Come create with us at Unfurl & Bloom 🌸
We’re hosting three guided poetry art workshops next month:
📍 Friday, May 1
Merry Pin DC @merrypindc
6:30–8:30PM
Discounted tickets for attendees bringing children!
📍 Saturday, May 9
Made in ALX @madeinalxva
10AM–12PM
Get 25% off on the second ticket!
📍 Saturday, May 30
Merry Pin DC
2–4PM
Discounted tickets for attendees bringing children!
➡️ Grab your spot at the link in our bio
Hi, we’re Amanda & Courtney — the duo behind Spirited Ink Studios. Somehow… it’s been ONE YEAR 😱 since we started mixing words + watercolor 🖋️🎨
In our first year, we:
💖 Hosted 21 events (markets, pop-ups, workshops, and private gatherings)
💖 Expanded into poetry art workshops & private events (DM us if you’re curious!)
💖 Created more than 50 custom poetry commissions - 4x6 art pieces and bookmarks
💖 Launched our Tiny Truth gacha machine - our take on a haiku fortune cookie, with a fun surprise
A few things people ask us:
- No, we don’t do tattoos (the “ink” is from the typewriter 😉)
- No, we don’t have a physical studio… yet 👀
But, yes really:
- Yes, it’s a real, working, vintage typewriter
- Yes, every piece is truly one of a kind (we’ve tried replicating it and it doesn’t work)
- Yes, we write and paint live on the spot
We’d love to collaborate on:
✨ Private events
✨ Workshops & creative experiences
✨ Pop-ups & vendor markets
Looking ahead to 2026 with so much gratitude. Thanks for being part of our story - let’s make something beautiful together.
📩 DM or email us to collaborate!
We had such a blast at last week’s resident event!
Amanda and Courtney from @spiritedink.studios were simply the best — crafting haikus on the spot after getting to know each of our residents and creating beautiful watercolor designs to bring their poems to life.
Thank you both for sharing your talent and making the evening so special 🎨✨
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#poemsdaily #apartmentliving #haikupoetry #haikusofinstagram #communityvibes #watercolor #watercolor_painting #bozzuto
We have TWO events this week!
On Friday, join us at Merry Pin DC @merrypindc for Unfurl & Bloom - a relaxing and reflective poetry art workshop 🌸✏️🎨 register via link in bio!
On Saturday, see us at MaMe Market at Thip Khao DC @thipkhaodc@laofoodmovement@anmadethis . We’re so excited to join local vendors, groove to some fun jams by @lestalusan and eat awesome Laotian food! Our favorite is naem khao, the crispy rice salad 🤤
Get some personalized poetry art this weekend! Join us and +25 other local makers at The Shop Open House and Maker Fair! #TheShopAPL
📍 This Saturday, March 14
12pm - 4pm
Central Library 1015 North Quincy Street, Arlington VA 22201
Free & all ages!
More info at our link in bio @arlingtonvalib@arlingtoncountyva@friendsofthearlingtonlibrary
Yesterday I got a reminder that magic still exists in the world.
I was on the train on the way home from work and the woman beside me started talking to her dad on her phone. The way she spoke was familiar - I couldn’t hear her dad but it seemed like he has dementia.
I debated talking to her and eventually gathered up the courage. It turns out that I was right. We shared how difficult it is. I told her about HFC and the support group I’m a part of and that she should join.
It felt like serendipity. I wasn’t sitting in my usual seat on the train, she decided to talk to her dad at that particular moment. Another crazy coincidence - she just came back from her honeymoon in the Philippines! She said the food was amazing in the Philippines and I have to agree ☺️
It was such a touching moment and conversation. I didn’t get her contact information but I wish I did.
I’d love to reconnect with her. If you know of someone whose first name starts with S, recently got married to someone who is at least half Filipino, let me know :)
Just goes to show that you can find little pockets of joy and whimsy where you least expect it.
This is what your Valentine’s Day will look like at DUA DC. In collaboration with @spiritedink.studios ☕️💜🍵
Take your loved ones to enjoy coffee and create your own one-of-a-kind illustrated Haiku poem. Bundle it with a bag of coffee beans and get a special price!
🎨 What is a Haiku poem?
It’s a short poem from Japan. Traditionally, it has three lines and follows the 5-7-5 syllable pattern. It uses simple yet vivid imagery and often describes nature or a moment in time.
⏰ When: February 14th, 10 am to 2 pm
📍Where: DUA DC Coffee, near McPherson Square, Downtown, DC
#duadc #duadccoffee #valentinesday #valentinesdc #dccoffeeshop
Come see us today at PatCon! A youth-powered, grassroots *free* event for all ages! Tons of cool vendors, workshops, gaming, food, and even a ramen eating contest!
📍Today! We’re at booth 22
11am - 6pm
Patrick Henry Recreation Center @rpca.alexandriava
4653 Taney Ave, Alexandria, Virginia
Free & all ages!
Join us for these two events in February!
PatCon (Patrick Henry Anime Convention) - Alexandria’s free, community built anime celebration. There will be over 30 artists/food vendors! All ages!
🌟 PatCon
Saturday, February 7
11am - 6pm
Patrick Henry Recreation Center @rpca.alexandriava
4653 Taney Ave, Alexandria, Virginia
Free & all ages!
This Valentine’s Day, celebrate love - romantic, platonic or self-love - with a pop-up from Spirited Ink Studios at DUA DC Coffee. Special bundle pricing when you get custom poetry art and a bag of coffee beans!
💖 Brewed with Love
Saturday, February 14
10am - 2pm
DUA DC Coffee @duadccoffee
923 15th St NW, Washington, DC
We had a great time hosting a meditation, poetry and art workshop at @shopyerba in collaboration with @filamwellness.dc We loved connecting with the community, hearing everyone’s stories was so heartwarming and inspiring. Swipe to see some of our participants’ beautiful work (and even one made with matcha from @whiskdtea - whose drinks were delicious!)
If you were there and have some photos of your work, we’d love to see it! Thanks for sharing your stories @_mrmln@johngvictoria@misosoupstudios@eliesha0302
Salamat sa pakikipagsalo! Bago nga tayo, ngayong bagong taon! ✊🏽❤️
Still thinking about our intention-setting event this past weekend ✨
From a grounding guided meditation to journaling, watercolor painting, and haiku poetry, the energy in the room was truly something special 🎨✍🏼💌
Everyone showed up so openly and authentically, creating such a safe and inspiring space for reflection and creativity. So excited for what the rest of the year will bring! 🌟
Thank you so much to our vendors & sponsors:
@shopyerba for the venue
@spiritedink.studios for facilitating
@whiskdtea for the delicious matcha
@flonatix for the moisturizer giveaway
@tenniscentralco for the lesson giveaway
#wellnessclub #filam #wellnessevent #filipinocommunity #dmvevents
Join us for a cozy and intentional gathering to welcome the new year with creativity, reflection, and community 💫
Through guided meditation, art, and poetry, we’ll gently set intentions for the year ahead and reconnect with ourselves 🎨📝 (RSVP link in bio!)
Agenda:
3:00–3:30 PM — Welcome + arrivals (grab a matcha & settle in 🍵)
3:30–3:45 PM — Guided meditation ✨
3:45–5:00 PM — Art & Poetry intention-setting 🖌️📖
5:00–5:30 PM — Crystal selection, mingling & browsing Yerba’s shop 🌸✨ Included in your ticket 🎟️:
🍵 1 matcha drink (provided by Whisk’d Tea)
💎 1 crystal (provided by Yerba)
🧘 Guided meditation (by Spirited Ink)
📝 Poetry facilitation (by Spirited Ink)
🎨 Watercolor paint set & paper
*no refunds*
