On Friday, March 21, 2025, from 5:30 PM-6:30 PM, Dora Kelley will lead an artist talk about her art practice and her works that are currently on display as part of our Asé: Unity, Peace, & Power art exhibit. Join the conversation. Admission is free. RSVP today.

On Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 5:30 PM-6:30 PM, Trish Howell will lead an artist talk about her art practice and her works that are currently on display as part of our Asé: Unity, Peace, & Power art exhibit. Join the conversation. Admission is free. RSVP today. See registration link below.

On Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 1:30 PM-2:30 PM, Deborah Walters will lead an artist talk about her art practice and her works that are currently on display as part of our Asé: Unity, Peace, & Power art exhibit. Join the conversation. Admission is free. RSVP today.

Denitra Townsend Gregory is a wife, style and beauty entrepreneur, content creator, empowerment champion, and coffee lover! The Coffee & Style Series is her brainchild. She brings women together over coffee to uplift and empower them through meaningful conversations and experiences.

On Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Denitra is bringing her Coffee & Style Series to Vesey Lane Goods. We are excited to collaborate with her to empower women during Women’s History Month.

We are focusing our conversation on mental health and body image, especially for women who are experiencing perimenopause and menopause. Enjoy coffee, conversation, a swag bag, and a special guest speaker! RSVP today.

Learn about African American freedom fighters Denmark Vesey, Rosa Parks, Dorothy Height, and Coretta Scott King in our hour and fifteen-minute guided tour at Vesey Lane Goods. Visitors will learn about the self-educated Black man, Denmark Vesey, who planned the most extensive slave rebellion in U.S. History. The tour will also cover African American historical figures such as Rosa Parks, Dorothy Height, and Coretta Scott King. It will cover aspects of their social justice work during the Civil Rights Movement.

There is an afternoon and an evening tour. Attendees must be age 16 and older. Tickets are $10.00 per person. To join us, register today.

Learn about African American freedom fighters Denmark Vesey, Rosa Parks, Dorothy Height, and Coretta Scott King in our hour and fifteen-minute guided tour at Vesey Lane Goods. Visitors will learn about the self-educated Black man, Denmark Vesey, who planned the most extensive slave rebellion in U.S. History. The tour will also cover African American historical figures such as Rosa Parks, Dorothy Height, and Coretta Scott King. It will cover aspects of their social justice work during the Civil Rights Movement.

There is an afternoon and an evening tour. Attendees must be age 16 and older. Tickets are $10.00 per person. To join us, register today.

Experience the mesmerizing allure of liquid art as Deborah unveils her recent creations, offering a unique glimpse into the beauty of flowing colors. Attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to view stunning examples of Walters’s artwork, each piece a testament to the fluid dynamics and vivid transformations possible with acrylic paint pouring.

Deborah will lead a walkthrough demonstration, unraveling the secrets behind two distinctive paint pouring processes. Participants will gain insight into mixing, layering, and pouring techniques, empowering them to create their own fluid masterpieces. All necessary supplies will be provided, inviting attendees to experiment and express their creativity. Whether you choose to engage with a single method or intersect both approaches in your artwork, this event is designed to unlock new dimensions of artistic exploration. This workshop cost $50.00 dollars per person.

Leana Becker, co-owner and CCO of Western Sensibility, has over 25 years of experience in design including residential, retail, commercial, hospitality and branding. As the former Director of Interior Design at Kelly Wearstler, she honed her vision for the future of craft. Join us and participate in a communal sewing circle to experiment and learn different types of embroidery styles through various applications and projects. All ages and experience levels are encouraged — bring old or new friends, family, children, neighbors— all are welcome.

This is the first of five classes that Leana will lead. Each session costs $25.00 dollars and includes your supplies and materials. Also, light snacks and refreshments will be served. Register today!

On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, Vesey Lane Goods will feature the works of ten Detroit artists whose work portrays the vibrancy of Black women through reflections of unity, peace, and power.

The event will be catered with a silent auction that features the artwork of several Detroit women artists. Join us for an evening of celebrating and uplifting women and Detroit artists who have had a significant impact on our city and our nation. Register today!

On Thursday, February 6, 2025, Vesey Lane Goods has been invited to serve as a vendor at TechTown Detroit’s First Thursdays. We will have Valentine’s Day cards and a host of gift items for sale at TechTown Detroit. RSVP today! General admission is free. Please join us.

Leana Becker, co-owner and CCO of Western Sensibility, has over 25 years of experience in design including residential, retail, commercial, hospitality and branding. As the former Director of Interior Design at Kelly Wearstler, she honed her vision for the future of craft. Join us and participate in a communal sewing circle to experiment and learn different types of embroidery styles through various applications and projects. All ages and experience levels are encouraged — bring old or new friends, family, children, neighbors— all are welcome.

This is the first of five classes that Leana will lead. Each session costs $25.00 dollars and includes your supplies and materials. Also, light snacks and refreshments will be served. Register today!

Discover the art of cellphone photography with world-renowned photojournalist Monica Morgan! On January 14th & 28th, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM, join Monica’s 2-day beginner Cellphone Photography classes and learn how to take breathtaking photos using your smartphone. With her expert guidance, you’ll turn everyday moments into stunning works of art. There are only twenty-five seats available. Register today!

Join us to deck our Christmas tree at Vesey Lane Goods. We invite the community to join us in decorating the tree in our store with handmade ornaments. Come and enjoy festive fellowship with your neighbors.

What to do with the kiddo’s the weekend before Thanksgiving?

Join Blackbird Gallery and Vesey Lane Goods for a Holiday Art Workshop creating “Abstract Structural Ornaments”. Registration is limited to 12 participants per session. To register, please use the following registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1069916070769?aff=oddtdtcreator.

What to do with the kiddo’s the weekend before Thanksgiving?

Join Blackbird Gallery and Vesey Lane Goods for a Holiday Art Workshop creating “Abstract Structural Ornaments”. Registration is limited to 12 participants per session. To register, please use the following registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1069916070769?aff=oddtdtcreator.

In September 2024, Vesey Lane Goods was excited to welcome Jean Alicia Elster, author of “How It Happens,” to our store for a book reading and signing. Now, we are pleased to announce the launch of our monthly book club, with our first book pick being, “How It Happens.” You can order your book copies in our store and join us for a book discussion at Vesey Lane Goods.

Are you a crocheter? Come join us for our crochet circle. Bring your latest project and enjoy conversations with other crocheters while you sit and crochet. Light refreshments will be served. Come and enjoy the fun!

Join us for the Heritage Landscapes exhibit closing artist talk at Vesey Lane Goods. You will have an opportunity to hear from many of the artists whose work is currently on display on our store gallery wall. Artists include Stephanie Onwenu, Cheryl L. Haithco, Deborah Walters, Ida Hawkins, Tia Nichols, Dianetta Dye, and Patricia Kabore.

Blowing bubbles is a childhood memory for many of us. However, have you ever wondered what it would be like to paint bubbles? Learn how to paint bubbles with artist Sydney Johnson. She will show you techniques to paint bubbles and you will walk away with a painting that is reflective of your inner creativity.

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation about breast cancer with author, entrepreneur, and breast cancer survivor-thriver Kimberly Willis. There will be a conversation, fellowship, a raffle, and a breast cancer vendor table.

Join us for an afternoon with local author Jean Alicia Elster, who will talk about her book, "How It Happens," and sign copies for attendees.

Create a one-of-a-kind collage greeting card with loved ones. This is a collage created by a past workshop participant.