Introducing Ignite’s New Print-then-Cut Sticker Machine
by Kenzye Penn Print then Cut: Making Stickers with the Cricut Making stickers with the Cricut is fast and fun! You can use almost ANY design to make a piece of stick-able art. Cricut Design Space has a function called “Print then Cut” (P/C) which is exactly...
Modern Calligraphy Basics
by Jared Hart Modern Calligraphy Basics I recently took a free online course on modern calligraphy by The Happy Ever Crafter. This course provides a workbook to print out as well as videos to follow along with. All you need to get started is a brush pen. If you...
Quick Start Sessions at Ignite Studio
Quick Start Sessions are back by popular demand! Like certification courses, these sessions are short, instructional lessons on equipment in Ignite Studio, but on equipment that doesn't require certification but instead may require some operating knowledge. Learn the...
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Art studio and makerspace at HEPL. Ideas Spark Here.
Spark Creativity With A Maker Kit.
These fully stocked kits provide all the supplies and tools needed to try a variety of activities. Check one out, use it in our space and check it back in before you leave.
Featured maker kits:
- Clay Hand Building
- Maker Craft
- Relief Cut Printmaking
- Watercolor Painting
Take Your Creativity To The Next Level At The Fab Lab.
Two 3D printers, a laser engraver, vinyl cutter, sewing machines, Cricut Makers, sublimation printers, a heat press and a mug press are all available in Ignite. Print 3D objects, cut and engrave with laser precision, or make your next professional quality sign, t-shirt or mug. Some equipment requires certification while video tutorials are available for others.
Available at Fab Lab:
- Two 3D Printers
- Laser Engraver
- Vinyl Cutter
- Materials for equipment
Record and produce music, videos and more!
Take advantage of our audio/video production studio to record your next project. This suite includes free access to audio and video production equipment, mixing console, microphones and cabling, high-end cameras, lighting equipment, a green screen and more.
Available in the A.V. Studio:
- Production equipment
- USB Audio Box
- Microphones and cabling
- Cameras, lighting and more
Create Your Next Digital Media Project
Make your next tech project come to life in our digital media labs. Four lab spaces are available for free to users in Ignite Studio. Each is equipped with a 27” iMac with retina display and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite.
Available in the digital media labs:
- 27" iMac
- Adobe Products
- Audio Recording Kit
- Video Recording Kit
Spaces for all creative projects!
Ignite Studio offers zones for creativity. Make a mess with paints and clay in the messy maker area. Create something beautiful from paper or fabric in the clean maker area. Explore a range of mediums and activities from our kit library at our tables.
Areas at Ignite Studio:
- Clean areas
- Messy areas
- Clean-up area
- Exhibit space and more
maker-in-residence
Ignite Studio houses a Maker-in-Residence space designed to support professional and teaching artists in central Indiana. Artists will serve 12-16 week terms in this space, exhibit their work, offer educational experiences to patrons, and provide insight into their own creative process. Stay tuned for more information about upcoming artists and how to apply to the program.
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Introducing Ignite’s New Print-then-Cut Sticker Machine
by Kenzye Penn Print then Cut: Making Stickers with the Cricut Making stickers with the Cricut is fast and fun! You can use almost ANY design to make a piece of stick-able art. Cricut Design Space has a function called “Print then Cut” (P/C) which is exactly...
Modern Calligraphy Basics
by Jared Hart Modern Calligraphy Basics I recently took a free online course on modern calligraphy by The Happy Ever Crafter. This course provides a workbook to print out as well as videos to follow along with. All you need to get started is a brush pen. If you...
Quick Start Sessions at Ignite Studio
Quick Start Sessions are back by popular demand! Like certification courses, these sessions are short, instructional lessons on equipment in Ignite Studio, but on equipment that doesn't require certification but instead may require some operating knowledge. Learn the...
Crafting with the Cricut: Finding Use For Vinyl Scraps
by Kenzye Penn Finding ways to make use of small scraps of vinyl can be challenging! You spend so much time and money on your vinyl and want new ways to make use of every last bit. This blog will help you utilize scraps 3” and smaller to create a cohesive design all...
Ignite Studio Call For Art: “Synesthesia” DEADLINE EXTENDED -SEPT. 30
Ignite Studio at the Hamilton East Public Library in Fishers seeks submissions for “Synesthesia”, our upcoming juried exhibition. We are seeking art in a variety of mediums for this juried group exhibit with cash awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. ABOUT “Synesthesia"...
How to Transfer Digital Art to Block Printing
by Wil Cargioli Relief cut printing is a great way turn your digital art into something uniquely physical. This blog will walk you through how to prepare your digital art for the Relief Cut Printmaking Kit and show you a few ways to transfer it onto the block for...
Advanced Wax Seal Techniques with Ignite’s 16+ Hand Lettering Kit
by Jared Hart If you’ve had a chance to try out the 16+ Hand Lettering Kit we introduced back in April, you’ll know that making wax seals is a pretty simple process. What you may not know is that in addition to customizing the color and design of the stamp, there are...
How to Make Greeting Cards with Ignite’s Watercolor Colored Pencil Kit
by Katie White Are you like me and feel intimidated by watercolors? Does the idea of learning how to use them seem overwhelming and scary? Well fear no more, for you can come to Ignite and explore a medium that looks like watercolors, but is much easier to use! ...
Ignite Studio Call for Art: “Random Fandom”, a Fan Art Exhibit
"Random Fandom" Fan Art Exhibit at Ignite Studio Anime! K-pop! Books! Video games galore! What are you passionate about? Ignite Studio and HEPL are seeking submissions for our upcoming “Random Fandom” exhibit, a group exhibit to celebrate our first ever LibraryCon...
“24 Blooms & 24 Recipes”: A Solo Art Show by Maria Schechter
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...
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...
Ignite Studio Pattern Design Call for Art
Ignite Studio at the Hamilton East Public Library in Fishers has opened a call for fabric designs. We are seeking artwork that includes heavy use of pattern that lends itself to being replicated on fabric. The artwork can be in any medium, as long as it adheres to the...
Hamilton County Artists’ Association’s Annual Exhibit
Ignite Studio is proud to present the Hamilton County Artists’ Association’s Annual Exhibit, hosted in Ignite’s main gallery from August, 17th to October 10th, 2024. The HCAA is a juried membership-driven fine arts organization for Hamilton County residents in...
