Q&A with Nicole Meyer, Fall 2024 Maker

Nicole Meyer is a fiber artist and art educator, who focuses primarily on weaving, macramé, mixed media, and embroidery. She has been teaching art at the high school level for over ten years and has won several Scholastic Art & Writing Awards as an art educator at...

How to Draw with Charcoal

by Katie W. Charcoal is a messy material that can seem daunting to use. However, once you get the hang of it, it offers a great experience for everything from quick sketches to incredibly detailed drawings. If you are working on a drawing that has deep shadows,...

NEW: Lightburn Software for the Laser Engraver

RDWorks will still be available as usual, but we are excited to announce that patrons can now also access Lightburn while using our laser engraver. Lightburn is the industry standard laser-cutting software. For those who are interested in making the transition from...

“Sew Much Gratitude”: A Solo Art Show by Gina Baird

The construction finishing up at the Fishers branch of Hamilton East Public Library has given the library and Ignite Studio space to display artwork inside the newly renovated north entrance. You may have already seen our collaborative exhibit with the Fishers Arts...

How to Make a Clay Fruit Jar

by Donya C. As the summer comes to a head it’s the perfect time to make fruit themed crafts. Today I made a trinket jar using our kids clay kit here in the Ignite Studio. I made sure to stick to one ball of clay, as that is what is available in a kit. Our rule is one...