Make more Sustainable Art!

  by Kris Hurst Sustainable art making involves awareness of environmental issues; such as the materials artists use to create their works, reducing waste, and adopting practices that can reduce the impact on the environment. Ignite will offer workshops taught by...

How to Laser Engrave Ceramic Tile and Galvanized Steel

  by Ashabul Alam If you’ve wondered how to utilize our laser engraver beyond cardboards, woods, and acrylics, ceramic tiles and metals are excellent materials to broaden your laser engraving expertise. Since each material requires their own settings for optimal...

How to Use Acrylic Markers

  by Hana Sugasawa At Ignite Studio, one of my favorite kit’s we have in the library is the Acrylic Marker kit. In this blog I will be sharing some helpful resources and tips, as well as three project ideas for some inspiration. Read on to learn how to use...

Call for Art: The 700 Collection, 2024 DEADLINE EXTENDED

  by Kris Hurst 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...

Felt Backing on Embroidery Projects

by Katie White Hi I’m Katie, a studio assistant here at Ignite, and I’m going to teach you how to put a felt backing on embroidery projects! This is a great way to cheaply and easily finish a project, as well as turn it into a sign or an ornament. This technique can...