Intro to Gesture Drawing

Jun 14, 2024 | Kits, News

by Katie W. Hey y’all, it’s Katie here with another Ignite Studio art blog! Something I hear a lot from people is “I’m no good at drawing, I can only do stick figures” or “I want to learn figure drawing but it’s scary and I have no idea where to start.” If this...

Introducing Ignite’s Macrame Kit

Jun 7, 2024 | Kits, News

Introducing Ignite’s Macrame Kit! Macrame is a form of textile that uses knots as opposed to weaving or knitting. While there are hundreds of different macrame knots, just learning a few of the basics will open many possibilities of what can be made. Introducing...

Draw with Ignite’s Wacom Intuos

Jun 1, 2024 | Equipment, News

We are spotlighting a hidden gem in Ignite, our Wacom Intous tablet. This is available for checkout to use here in the studio. Intuos is a screenless drawing tablet where you use the pen to draw in an application. It is sensitive and has buttons for gesture...

Introducing Ignite’s Bead Buddy Kit

May 25, 2024 | Kits, News

Did you go to summer camp in the eighties or nineties? Or maybe attend last month’s Crafty Teens session? If so, then you may be familiar with Ignite’s newest kit: Bead Buddies! These beaded critters are fun and easy to make, and are great a great addition to any...

Beginner Embroidery Project: Text Tees

May 18, 2024 | Equipment, News

by Wil C. Ignite has an exciting new piece of equipment: the Brother nq1700e Embroidery Machine! With this machine you can embroider beautiful designs onto towels, tablecloths, Bags, or ever clothes! This machine has so much to offer, but it can be intimidating to...