Plein Air Monochrome: Practice with Value

By Sydney Brink Welcome back to Ignite’s plein air series! In part one, we introduced plein air contour drawing and explored positive and negative shapes in nature. In part two, we will use a monochromatic ink wash to practice with value as a precursor to using color...

The Ignite Studio is Reopening (By Appointment)

Ignite Studio is pleased to welcome (by appointment) patrons back to the makerspace this June. We’ve missed our community of makers, and while the services we are able to offer are still limited, we are excited to once again provide our community a space to spark...

DIY Bird Feeder Drop In

By Amanda Sabo Hello Friends! Welcome back for this week’s virtual drop in: DIY bird feeders. Last year I purchased a new house, and the previous homeowner was big on birds. His yard was full of the little guys and had plenty of bird feeders for them. Now they’re back...

Beginner Sewing Classes with Creativebug

By Amanda Sabo One thing I’ve noticed teaching Ignite’s Sewing Quick Start session is that our patrons have sewing machines at home that they are eager to use but just aren’t sure how to get started! Since I can’t help guide you through the process at this time...

Kandinsky Puzzle: Drop In

By Kris Hurst Wassily Kandinsky was a Russian artist born in 1866. He is known for his colorful, non-representational paintings and is considered by many to be the founder of abstract art. Abstract art relies heavily on the elements of art including shape, color, and...