How to Get Started with Crochet
by Kate H. Crocheting is one of the most versatile fiber arts to explore. It can also be very daunting due to the amount of information there is to learn all at once! This blog will provide some information on crochet basics to help get you started. Check out our...
Color Mixing Basics
by Katie W. Hello makers! When you check out one of our acrylic paint kits to make a painting you have a variety of paint color choices. Using those colors straight out of the tube is always an option, but being able to incorporate a wider array of colors into your...
Ignite Studio Pattern Design Call for Art
Ignite Studio at the Hamilton East Public Library in Fishers has opened a call for fabric designs. We are seeking artwork that includes heavy use of pattern that lends itself to being replicated on fabric. The artwork can be in any medium, as long as it adheres to the...
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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 Get Started with Crochet
by Kate H. Crocheting is one of the most versatile fiber arts to explore. It can also be very daunting due to the amount of information there is to learn all at once! This blog will provide some information on crochet basics to help get you started. Check out our...
Color Mixing Basics
by Katie W. Hello makers! When you check out one of our acrylic paint kits to make a painting you have a variety of paint color choices. Using those colors straight out of the tube is always an option, but being able to incorporate a wider array of colors into your...
Ignite Studio Pattern Design Call for Art
Ignite Studio at the Hamilton East Public Library in Fishers has opened a call for fabric designs. We are seeking artwork that includes heavy use of pattern that lends itself to being replicated on fabric. The artwork can be in any medium, as long as it adheres to the...
How to Get Started with Crochet
by Kate H. Crocheting is one of the most versatile fiber arts to explore. It can also be very daunting due to the amount of information there is to learn all at once! This blog will provide some information on crochet basics to help get you started. Check out our...
Color Mixing Basics
by Katie W. Hello makers! When you check out one of our acrylic paint kits to make a painting you have a variety of paint color choices. Using those colors straight out of the tube is always an option, but being able to incorporate a wider array of colors into your...
Ignite Studio Pattern Design Call for Art
Ignite Studio at the Hamilton East Public Library in Fishers has opened a call for fabric designs. We are seeking artwork that includes heavy use of pattern that lends itself to being replicated on fabric. The artwork can be in any medium, as long as it adheres to the...
How to Make Sublimated Patches
By Kenzye P. Hey Makers! With summer in full swing it’s the perfect time to learn a new craft! Today, I’ll be teaching you how to use our Sublimation Station to make ChromaBlast patches! Patches are a fun way to decorate your favorite bag, upcycle your clothes, and...
Advanced 3D Printing Part 2: Orca-Flashforge and Primitives
by Wil C. This is the second blog on how to use Orca-Flashforge, a slicer software for 3D printing. Part 1 focused on the basics of the program so be sure to read that one before you start this one! This blog will focus on a useful feature in this program that allows...
DEADLINE EXTENDED! Call for Art: Large Format
Call for Art: Large Format Ignite Studio seeks submissions for “Large Format,” our upcoming group exhibition that will showcase oversized art. This exhibit seeks your largest work – show us a time you pushed yourself to take up space. There is no minimum size...
Advanced 3D Printing Part 1: Introducing Orca-Flashforge Slicer
by Wil C. Flashprint, the basic 3D print slicer introduced to you during 3D printer certifications, is still available for patrons to use in-studio, but we are now offering Orca-Flashforge as well for those who want a little more control over printing. While...
“American Motels”: A Solo Exhibit by Peter Konshak
“American Motels”: A Solo Exhibit by Peter Konshak Ignite Studio is proud to host solo exhibits by artists from Hamilton County and surrounding areas as part of our mission to promote the art of our talented community. Chosen for his striking compositions and for his...
How to Make Needle Felted Keychains
by Katie W. Needle felting is a fun and easy to learn craft with a variety of applications. It may look complicated and intimidating, but once you learn the basic steps, you can really make anything! Today, I’m going to walk you through a cute little beginner project:...
“Color Our World” At Ignite Studio
This year’s Summer Reading Program theme is “Color Our World.” Ignite Studio fits perfectly in this artsy, creative, colorful theme. Stop by and participate in a Drop-In Activity, take a class with Maker-in-Residence Lisa Cooreman, or peruse our “Colorful Existence”...
