Ink and Ashes Tattoo and Art Studio is Shippensburg’s newest place to go for high-end tattoos and local artwork.
Ink and Ashes owner Ashley Wetzel plans to kick things off right away at the shop’s grand opening party on Oct. 21 starting at 7 p.m. at The Thought Lot. Food and drinks will be served along with performances by B-Sides and The Slim Jimmies. There will also be a tattoo raffle and promotional tattoo offers at the event.
The shop’s art gallery will feature the work of Franklin and Cumberland County artists Mary Seay, Haley Wagaman, James Sandrik, Zane Tindall, Noah Rauch and Ashley Wetzel from Oct. 21 to Dec. 21. Artwork will be available for purchase beginning on Oct. 21 at the grand opening. Guest artists will vary from month to month at Ink and Ashes as well.
The town of Shippensburg holds a special spot in Wetzel’s heart as the home of both her family and of her business.
“I have lived in Shippensburg going on nine years and started raising a family here about three years ago. I want my family business to be where my family is, where my kids will go to school and where I support other local business,” Wetzel said.
Ink and Ashes Tattoo and Art Studio plans to fully immerse itself into the community by hosting several special events in Shippensburg. Along with the grand opening, the shop will be hosting paint nights on a monthly basis. The first paint night will be held on Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. The lessons will be led by local artist Haley Wagaman with tickets starting at $35 for general admission and $50 for the VIP wine tasting package. Each ticket will include all painting supplies and instruction from the artist themselves.
For a full list of upcoming events, check out Ink and Ashes Tattoo and Art Studio on Facebook.
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