How to Make a Custom Font
by Jared H. Making a Custom Font Have you ever wanted to type using your own handwriting or add symbols you’ve drawn by hand to digital projects? That may be easier to do than you’d expect. Today I will walk you through this surprisingly easy process. The only...
Fishers Make-Off at Ignite Studio
Ignite Studio will host its second annual Make-Off on Saturday, March 29 from 9 AM - 4 PM, showcasing the variety of wonderful, artful things a person can create in our makerspace. Selected artists will compete to make an original piece of art related to Ignite...
iMovie Basics
by Katie W. Greetings from Ignite! Have you ever wanted to make or edit a video, but didn't know where to start? If the answer is yes, then good news! I’m going to walk you through some video editing basics using a program called iMovie. This is free software that...
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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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How to Make a Custom Font
by Jared H. Making a Custom Font Have you ever wanted to type using your own handwriting or add symbols you’ve drawn by hand to digital projects? That may be easier to do than you’d expect. Today I will walk you through this surprisingly easy process. The only...
Fishers Make-Off at Ignite Studio
Ignite Studio will host its second annual Make-Off on Saturday, March 29 from 9 AM - 4 PM, showcasing the variety of wonderful, artful things a person can create in our makerspace. Selected artists will compete to make an original piece of art related to Ignite...
iMovie Basics
by Katie W. Greetings from Ignite! Have you ever wanted to make or edit a video, but didn't know where to start? If the answer is yes, then good news! I’m going to walk you through some video editing basics using a program called iMovie. This is free software that...
How to Make a Custom Font
by Jared H. Making a Custom Font Have you ever wanted to type using your own handwriting or add symbols you’ve drawn by hand to digital projects? That may be easier to do than you’d expect. Today I will walk you through this surprisingly easy process. The only...
Fishers Make-Off at Ignite Studio
Ignite Studio will host its second annual Make-Off on Saturday, March 29 from 9 AM - 4 PM, showcasing the variety of wonderful, artful things a person can create in our makerspace. Selected artists will compete to make an original piece of art related to Ignite...
iMovie Basics
by Katie W. Greetings from Ignite! Have you ever wanted to make or edit a video, but didn't know where to start? If the answer is yes, then good news! I’m going to walk you through some video editing basics using a program called iMovie. This is free software that...
Fishers Make-Off: Call for Artists- Deadline Extended to Mar. 3rd!
Call for artists to participate in a competition called the Fishers Make-Off. Ten artists will be chosen, with three receiving monetary prizes.
Cricut Crafts: Printable HTV
by Kenzye P. Hey Makers! It’s Kenzye with another Cricut craft coming at ya! This week’s blog is an extension of our sticker making blog found here. This time, however, we’ll be working with Printable Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV). This may sound like a fantastic new way...
Cricut Crafts: Debossed Cards
by Kate H. Using The Cricut’s Debossing Tool For Card Embellishment Part of the fun of holidays is the personal touches that you can put into cards for your loved ones. This Valentine’s Day, I decided to do that by utilizing Ignite's Cricut to make cards with aluminum...
Abstract Art at Ignite Studio
Learn about art through the lens of “abstract” art February through April at Ignite. Abstract art breaks down art into its primary elements: line, shape, form, color, value, space and texture. Abstract art makes no effort to capture the real world perfectly but rather...
How to Make Sublimated Acrylic Earrings
by Jared H. I previously wrote a blog about how I make sublimated acrylic earrings. Since I receive a lot of questions about them, I thought it would be worthwhile to explain an advanced technique I've started using to increase the efficiency of my production...
How to Make Gradient Relief Cut Prints
by Wil C. This blog focuses on making a color gradient block print with Ignite Studio's Relief Cut Printmaking Kit. You can find a full overview of our kit and the basic printing process here. Making a gradient is a way to add a unique touch to every print you make!...
Call for Art “The 700 Collection”
Ignite Studio at the Hamilton East Public Library in Fishers has opened a call for art for our annual exhibit, “The 700 Collection.” We are seeking art in a variety of mediums for this juried group exhibit with cash awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. ABOUT “The 700...
