Meet Josh Kice, owner of Ink & Drink located in Denver, Colorado. Josh and his team run a unique DIY screen-printing bar, where guests can come enjoy a cocktail and screen print apparel. The story behind how Ink & Drink came to be started with ideas on how to show the public what goes into the clothing hanging in their closets. From there, it blossomed to what Josh refers to a creative outlet for guests to enjoy.

From monthly themes and classes to private events and open happy hours, Josh and team put their creativity not only into the screen-printing designs but into the cocktail menu, bringing a cohesive experience to guests.

Alongside their DIY screen-printing bar, Ink & Drink does serve a number of contract clients, which adds an element of additional planning. They work to be the right consultants, printers, and experts across the board.

Key Takeaways

• Running a successful creative experience requires quite a bit of planning, such as monthly meetings, design concept building, meeting with liquor distributors, and more.
• Partnerships and relationships are crucial to how this business runs, from the experiential side to the contract side.