Veterans Programming in Ignite

Veterans Programming in Ignite

Join Ignite Studio during the month of November for a special series of veterans programs. Ignite will honor veterans by holding sessions every Monday from 1:30-3pm in the makerspace. These sessions are aimed at providing activities and a welcoming space to create and...

Holiday Season in Ignite Studio

Holiday Season in Ignite Studio

Join us at Ignite Studio for a winter program to celebrate the holiday season! Whether you’re visiting to create a gift for a loved one, leveling up your own making skills, or just to kick the winter chill, Ignite will have options for you. Stop by during one of our...

Call For Makers-in-Residence 2025-Deadline Extended until Nov. 4th!

Call For Makers-in-Residence 2025-Deadline Extended until Nov. 4th!

By Kris H., Arts Engagement Coordinator Ignite Studio invites central Indiana artists to serve as a Maker-in-Residence in 2025. Ignite Studio is an arts-focused makerspace designed to offer the Hamilton County community broad access to a variety of art and making...

Veterans Programming in Ignite

Join Ignite Studio during the month of November for a special series of veterans programs. Ignite will honor veterans by holding sessions every Monday from...

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Holiday Season in Ignite Studio

Join us at Ignite Studio for a winter program to celebrate the holiday season! Whether you’re visiting to create a gift for a loved one, leveling up your own...

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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
Adult kit library at Ignite Studio

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
3D printer station at Ignite Studio

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
close up of sound equipment in the A.V. Studio at Ignite

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
iMac in Digital Media Lab

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
Tables and chairs in the clean area of Ignite Studio
Artist with paint palette

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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Veterans Programming in Ignite

Veterans Programming in Ignite

Join Ignite Studio during the month of November for a special series of veterans programs. Ignite will honor veterans by holding sessions every Monday from 1:30-3pm in the makerspace. These sessions are aimed at providing activities and a welcoming space to create and...

read more
Holiday Season in Ignite Studio

Holiday Season in Ignite Studio

Join us at Ignite Studio for a winter program to celebrate the holiday season! Whether you’re visiting to create a gift for a loved one, leveling up your own making skills, or just to kick the winter chill, Ignite will have options for you. Stop by during one of our...

read more
Veterans Programming in Ignite

Veterans Programming in Ignite

Join Ignite Studio during the month of November for a special series of veterans programs. Ignite will honor veterans by holding sessions every Monday from 1:30-3pm in the makerspace. These sessions are aimed at providing activities and a welcoming space to create and...

read more
Holiday Season in Ignite Studio

Holiday Season in Ignite Studio

Join us at Ignite Studio for a winter program to celebrate the holiday season! Whether you’re visiting to create a gift for a loved one, leveling up your own making skills, or just to kick the winter chill, Ignite will have options for you. Stop by during one of our...

read more
Crafting with the Cricut: Finding Use For Vinyl Scraps

Crafting with the Cricut: Finding Use For Vinyl Scraps

by Kenzye Penn Finding ways to make use of small scraps of vinyl can be challenging! You spend so much time and money on your vinyl and want new ways to make use of every last bit. This blog will help you utilize scraps 3” and smaller to create a cohesive design all...

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How to Transfer Digital Art to Block Printing

How to Transfer Digital Art to Block Printing

by Wil Cargioli   Relief cut printing is a great way turn your digital art into something uniquely physical. This blog will walk you through how to prepare your digital art for the Relief Cut Printmaking Kit and show you a few ways to transfer it onto the block for...

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