How to Make Sublimated Acrylic Earrings
by Jared Hart 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 Cargioli 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...
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...
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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 Sublimated Acrylic Earrings
by Jared Hart 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 Cargioli 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...
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...
How to Make Sublimated Acrylic Earrings
by Jared Hart 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 Cargioli 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...
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...
How to Make an Ornament with Sublimation
by Katie White Looking for a cute, personalized gift for your friends and family this holiday season, or maybe something for your own home? Well look no further than this blog, where I’ll be teaching you how to make sublimated ornaments. "Sublimation" is a process of...
Comic Book in a Day 2025
Ignite Studio will host Noblesville Creates’ 12th annual Comic Book in a Day Challenge on January 18th, 2025 from 9 AM to 5 PM. The event is open to comic book artists, comic book lovers and anyone who wants to explore something unique and creative. All ages...
Maker Spotlight: David Reddick
Ignite Studio's "Maker Spotlight" is back, this time to highlight Fishers' cartoonist and painter David Reddick. David frequents Ignite to do work on his own comic strips as well as the internationally syndicated Blondie strip. We ask David about his work and process....
Introducing Ignite’s New Print-then-Cut Sticker Machine
by Kenzye Penn Print then Cut: Making Stickers with the Cricut Making stickers with the Cricut is fast and fun! You can use almost ANY design to make a piece of stick-able art. Cricut Design Space has a function called “Print then Cut” (P/C) which is exactly...
Modern Calligraphy Basics
by Jared Hart Modern Calligraphy Basics I recently took a free online course on modern calligraphy by The Happy Ever Crafter. This course provides a workbook to print out as well as videos to follow along with. All you need to get started is a brush pen. If you...
Quick Start Sessions at Ignite Studio
Quick Start Sessions are back by popular demand! Like certification courses, these sessions are short, instructional lessons on equipment in Ignite Studio, but on equipment that doesn't require certification but instead may require some operating knowledge. Learn the...
How to Access Tutorials on Adobe Creative Cloud
How to Access Adobe Tutorials in the DMLs by Wil Cargioli Here at Ignite Studio we like to encourage creativity in all kinds of ways, including digital creativity! Our Digital Media Labs, or DMLs for short, are spaces you can use to explore digital art by using the...
