Q&A with Maker-in-Residence Rue Sparks

  by Kris Hurst Ignite Studio welcomes our next Maker-in-Residence, Rue Sparks. Visit Ignite Studio September-December 2023 to meet them. Artist, poet, animator, author, designer, professor—Rue Sparks has worn a lot of labels, but the one thing they’ve always...

8 Unique Embroidery Projects

  by Tyler Elks Amongst the many kits I’ve tried at Ignite Studio, none stole my heart as quickly as the embroidery kit. I felt immediately inspired to try all sorts of designs, and it was simple enough to get started while leaving plenty of room to continue...

Recreating Old School Animation Backgrounds, A Study

  by Donya Collins Beauty & The Beast, Snow White, The Sword in the Stone, The Jungle Book and Sleeping Beauty. All these movies are classics and a part of the golden age of animation. Did you know that in these animated films that backgrounds were hand...

How to Use Ignite’s Cinch Book Binding Tool

  by Jared Hart After receiving some requests from patrons, we are excited to announce that we have acquired a Cinch book binding press. This little tool does everything from punching the holes, to clamping it together with a binding wire. Read on to learn how to...

All Things New: Mending Our Closets

I’ve always found arts and crafts to be a stellar creative outlet, and a very practical way to multitask. For example, how does one save money, save an old favorite top, and save “scrap” materials, all while experiencing rest and recuperation?  By...