5 Spring Themed Maker Projects
by Donya Collins Spring is in full bloom, and our studio is ready and waiting for your next creative project. Here are 5 spring themed maker projects to inspire your next visit to Ignite Studio. Explore our kits and equipment and start making spring bright. 5...
What is blind contour drawing?
by Katie White Hey y’all! I’m Katie, a Studio Assistant here at Ignite, and today I’m gonna show you a fun exercise to help improve drawing skills! This exercise is called blind contour. What is blind contour drawing? Well contour means the outline or shape,...
Ignite Studio Seeks Artist for Mural Installation
Ignite Studio seeks artist for mural installation. Ignite Studio is seeking well-qualified artists or artist teams to create and execute a 60 sq ft art piece inside the Fishers branch of the Hamilton East Public Library (HEPL). A mural is acceptable but other art...
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Art studio and makerspace at HEPL. Ideas Spark Here.
Spark Creativity With A Maker Kit.
These fully stocked kits provide all the supplies and tools needed to try a variety of activities. Check one out, use it in our space and check it back in before you leave.
Featured maker kits:
- Clay Hand Building
- Maker Craft
- Relief Cut Printmaking
- Watercolor Painting
Take Your Creativity To The Next Level At The Fab Lab.
Two 3D printers, a laser engraver, vinyl cutter, sewing machines, Cricut Makers, sublimation printers, a heat press and a mug press are all available in Ignite. Print 3D objects, cut and engrave with laser precision, or make your next professional quality sign, t-shirt or mug. Some equipment requires certification while video tutorials are available for others.
Available at Fab Lab:
- Two 3D Printers
- Laser Engraver
- Vinyl Cutter
- Materials for equipment
Record and produce music, videos and more!
Take advantage of our audio/video production studio to record your next project. This suite includes free access to audio and video production equipment, mixing console, microphones and cabling, high-end cameras, lighting equipment, a green screen and more.
Available in the A.V. Studio:
- Production equipment
- USB Audio Box
- Microphones and cabling
- Cameras, lighting and more
Create Your Next Digital Media Project
Make your next tech project come to life in our digital media labs. Four lab spaces are available for free to users in Ignite Studio. Each is equipped with a 27” iMac with retina display and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite.
Available in the digital media labs:
- 27" iMac
- Adobe Products
- Audio Recording Kit
- Video Recording Kit
Spaces for all creative projects!
Ignite Studio offers zones for creativity. Make a mess with paints and clay in the messy maker area. Create something beautiful from paper or fabric in the clean maker area. Explore a range of mediums and activities from our kit library at our tables.
Areas at Ignite Studio:
- Clean areas
- Messy areas
- Clean-up area
- Exhibit space and more
maker-in-residence
Ignite Studio houses a Maker-in-Residence space designed to support professional and teaching artists in central Indiana. Artists will serve 12-16 week terms in this space, exhibit their work, offer educational experiences to patrons, and provide insight into their own creative process. Stay tuned for more information about upcoming artists and how to apply to the program.
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5 Spring Themed Maker Projects
by Donya Collins Spring is in full bloom, and our studio is ready and waiting for your next creative project. Here are 5 spring themed maker projects to inspire your next visit to Ignite Studio. Explore our kits and equipment and start making spring bright. 5...
What is blind contour drawing?
by Katie White Hey y’all! I’m Katie, a Studio Assistant here at Ignite, and today I’m gonna show you a fun exercise to help improve drawing skills! This exercise is called blind contour. What is blind contour drawing? Well contour means the outline or shape,...
Ignite Studio Seeks Artist for Mural Installation
Ignite Studio seeks artist for mural installation. Ignite Studio is seeking well-qualified artists or artist teams to create and execute a 60 sq ft art piece inside the Fishers branch of the Hamilton East Public Library (HEPL). A mural is acceptable but other art...
5 Spring Themed Maker Projects
by Donya Collins Spring is in full bloom, and our studio is ready and waiting for your next creative project. Here are 5 spring themed maker projects to inspire your next visit to Ignite Studio. Explore our kits and equipment and start making spring bright. 5...
What is blind contour drawing?
by Katie White Hey y’all! I’m Katie, a Studio Assistant here at Ignite, and today I’m gonna show you a fun exercise to help improve drawing skills! This exercise is called blind contour. What is blind contour drawing? Well contour means the outline or shape,...
Ignite Studio Seeks Artist for Mural Installation
Ignite Studio seeks artist for mural installation. Ignite Studio is seeking well-qualified artists or artist teams to create and execute a 60 sq ft art piece inside the Fishers branch of the Hamilton East Public Library (HEPL). A mural is acceptable but other art...
Explore Careers in the Visual Arts
by Donya Collins If you have ever told someone you want to be an artist, chances are you have been told there aren't a lot of jobs. Many people have this misconception that professional artists equals “starving artist.” But there are many jobs available to...
A Guide to Suminagashi – “Floating Ink” Marbling
by Ashabul Alam Suminagashi, which translates to "floating ink" in Japanese, is a traditional marbling technique that creates floating patterns on water to transfer to paper or fabric. Originating in Japan centuries ago, this art form has gained popularity worldwide...
Mending Jeans in Ignite Studio
by Wil Cargioli Learn to mend your jeans! Ignite studio wants to encourage all our patrons to reduce waste in any way they can. The EPA has noted a rise in textile waste over the years. This blog is to show you some of what Ignite has to offer to help you breathe new...
DEADLINE EXTENDED! Call for Art: Change of Scenery Exhibit
Ignite Studio seeks submissions for “Change of Scenery,” our upcoming group exhibition set to celebrate this year’s summer reading program “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” Art often inspires adventure. How has a change of scenery affected you? How does your art...
Q&A with Maker-in-Residence Christina Hollering
Ignite Studio welcomes our next Maker-in-Residence, Christina Hollering. Visit Ignite Studio May-July 204 to meet her. Christina Hollering is a visual artist, muralist, and associate professor at Herron School of Art and Design. She currently works out of her studio...
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Fishers Make-Off 2024
Showcasing the variety of wonderful, artful things a person can create in our makerspace, Ignite Studio hosts its first annual Make-Off. Selected artists will compete for monetary prizes to make an original piece of art related to Ignite equipment, kits or other...
Introducing Ignite’s New Embroidery Machine
Introducing Ignite's new embroidery machine! Admittedly, our previous embroidery machine left many on the struggle bus. We heard your feedback, did our research, and are happy to offer a brand new, user-friendly, and reliable embroidery machine. Now you can create...
