Creating Snow Art
by Garen Robie Creating snow art is a great way to beat the winter blues when mother nature hands you a bout of inclement we...
January 22, 2021
What we offer at ignite studio:
make
Two 3D printers, a laser engraver, and a vinyl cutter with a heat press clam shell are available in the Fabrication Lab. Print 3D objects, cut and engrave with laser precision, or make your next professional quality sign or t-shirt. Patrons 16 years or older must complete free certification courses to reserve time with equipment.
tinker
Spark your creativity with a maker kit. These fully stocked kits provide all the supplies and tools needed to try a variety of activities. They are available for check-out and use in Ignite Studio, and must be checked-in before the library closes each evening. Other items available include sewing machines, pottery wheels, Cricut machine, tool kits, electric drill/driver, and more.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
create
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. And play with Legos, crayons and more in our open play area. Bring your own projects or try something new in Ignite.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
record
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.
tech
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.
local
Ignite Studio houses a Maker-in-Residence space designed to support professional and emerging artists in central Indiana. Artists will serve 6-12 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.
What we offer at ignite studio:
make
Two 3D printers, a laser engraver, and a vinyl cutter with a heat press clam shell are available in the Fabrication Lab. Print 3D objects, cut and engrave with laser precision, or make your next professional quality sign or t-shirt. Patrons 16 years or older must complete free certification courses to reserve time with equipment.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
tinker
Spark your creativity with a maker kit. These fully stocked kits provide all the supplies and tools needed to try a variety of activities. They are available for check-out and use in Ignite Studio, and must be checked-in before the library closes each evening. Other items available include sewing machines, pottery wheels, Circuit machine, tool kits, electric drill/driver, and more.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
create
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. And play with Legos, crayons and more in our open play area. Bring your own projects or try something new in Ignite.
record
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.
tech
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.
local
Ignite Studio houses a Maker-in-Residence space designed to support professional and emerging artists in central Indiana. Artists will serve 6-12 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.
Explore new and old ideas about art and making as you discover your unique creative process. Find new ways to think about yourself and the world around you through the act of making and creating.
Connect with the creative members of your community and build lasting collaborations. Teach yourself. Share your knowledge. Learn from others.
Everyone is an artist and a maker, no matter their age, background, or experience level. Become empowered to think differently through unique art and making experiences.
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January 15, 2021
New Year Junk Journal
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January 8, 2021
Submit Artwork to HEPL’s Quaranzine
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January 1, 2021
How to Laser Engrave Photos
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December 25, 2020
3D-Printed Mini Printing Press
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December 18, 2020
Using Cricut and a Heat Press to Make T-Shirts
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December 15, 2020
Gabriel Aubry: Maker Spotlight!
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December 11, 2020
Rediscovering Ignite Studio’s Colored Pencils Kit
By Garen Robie I recently rediscovered the wonderful world of colored pencils in Ignite Studio’s Kit Library. Many p...
December 4, 2020
Call for Art: Wanderlust Exhibit
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November 27, 2020
Making Cyanotype Prints at Ignite
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November 20, 2020
Season of Gratitude Workshops and Activity Track Packs
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November 13, 2020
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November 8, 2020
Paper Marbling with Shaving Cream
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November 6, 2020
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Ignite Studio Seeks Applications For Maker-in-Residence
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November 1, 2020
Vinyl Cut Stencil for Window Painting
By Garen Robie Swinging into the Holiday Season, most everyone’s creative decorating gears are turning. One simple, but fu...
October 30, 2020
The Art of Organizing Art Supplies
By Alyssa Dyar I don’t know about you but instead of getting my act together during this pandemic and making my house and ...
October 23, 2020
Screen Printing T-Shirts at Ignite!
By Amanda Sabo Hello again all! In January I posted about making and designing T-shirts using Heat Transfer Vinyl (HTV) and ...
October 16, 2020
Wendy Kiefel: Maker Spotlight!
By Kris Hurst Wendy Kiefel has been coming to Ignite Studio since 2019. Independently, she serves as a mentor and coach to a...
October 9, 2020
Watercolor Fall Scenes
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October 2, 2020
Little Loom Weaving by Andreia Gomes
By Amanda Sabo Today, I was looking through Ignite’s collection of maker books, and Andreia Gomes’s Little Loom Weaving ...
September 25, 2020
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 Interface: Easy Recording
By Garen Robie Last month we learned how to set up a basic audio track for a podcast at Ignite’s AV studio. Since then we...
September 18, 2020
Laser Engraver Puzzle
By Alyssa Dyar You may have noticed that puzzles have had a resurgence in popularity since quarantining began, and it’s no...
September 11, 2020
Macey Dickerson: Maker Spotlight!
By Kris Hurst Macey Dickerson has been coming to Ignite Studio since January of 2020. She frequently uses Ignite’s las...
September 4, 2020
Oil Pastels: Techniques for Beginners
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August 28, 2020
DIY String Art with Ignite Studio
By Garen Robie Summer is a great time to get crafty, whether it’s with kids or friends. String art is a fun and simple pro...
August 21, 2020
Ignite Offers Comic Book in a Day Workshops
By Katelyn Coyne Ignite Studio is excited to partner once again with Nickel Plate Arts to present Comic Book in a Day. This ...
August 18, 2020
Set Up a Basic Audio Track for a Podcast at Ignite’s AV Studio
By Garen Robie The AV Studio at Ignite can be pretty daunting to some—including Ignite staff—because of its state-of-the...
August 14, 2020
Ignite Kit Libraries Are Reopening (with reservation)
By Amanda Sabo As many of you know, Ignite Studio has been open to patrons by reservation with limited services since mid-Ju...
August 10, 2020
The Art of Paper Cutting
By Alyssa Dyar The art of paper cutting has been around nearly as long as paper. Cultures from all over the world use paper ...
August 7, 2020
DIY Mid-Century Sunburst Mirror
By Kris Hurst As part of our browsing collection, Ignite Studio offers access to Make: magazine. Make: has a great websit...
July 31, 2020
Plein Air Painting
By Syndey Brink Welcome back to Ignite’s plein air series! Posts so far have gone over positive and negative shapes throug...
July 24, 2020
Laser Engraver Art: Contour Line Drawing
By Amanda Sabo Hello All! Today’s laser engraver art blog post is geared to those of you who are already certified to ...
July 17, 2020
DIY Papier-Mâché Bowl
By Alyssa Dyar During these days of internet interactions and computer conversations, my eyes and hands are craving old-time...
July 10, 2020
Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things
By Kris Hurst Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness by Ingrid Fetell Lee may not...
July 3, 2020
Power of Libraries Award
By Amanda Sabo What comes to mind when you think of HEPL’s Ignite Studio? Maybe, like me, your first thought is that it’...
June 30, 2020
Weekly Creativity Packs: Activities for Home
By Amanda Sabo Ignite continues to offer Creativity Packs through the end of Summer! Our weekly virtual drop in has encourag...
June 29, 2020
Ignite Kids Virtual Series: New Classes Added!
By Kris Hurst I have so enjoyed working with the young makers who have joined me for my Ignite Kids Virtual Series that I...
June 26, 2020
Pocket Accordion Book: Drop In
By Sydney Brink Hi all! For today’s drop in, we will be doing another fun and easy bookbinding activity—a pocket acc...
June 22, 2020
Hand Sewing Techniques for Home
By Amanda Sabo Ignite is open with limited services! We are so thrilled to see you all again. As I write this, we have our f...
June 19, 2020
Nature Weaving: Drop In
By Alyssa Dyar Summer is nearly here which means more outdoor time! We’ve all become experts at going on walks lately so h...
June 15, 2020
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 explo...
June 12, 2020
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 ...
June 11, 2020
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 ...
June 8, 2020
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 machi...
June 5, 2020
Kandinsky Puzzle: Drop In
By Kris Hurst Wassily Kandinsky was a Russian artist born in 1866. He is known for his colorful, non-representational painti...
June 1, 2020
Process Art: Making Paper from Egg Cartons
By Alyssa Dyar At Ignite Studio one of the guidelines on our Patron Bill of Rights reads: “It’s about the process not ab...
May 29, 2020
Coffee Filter Flowers: Drop In
By Garen Robie At Ignite Studio we pride ourselves on being a STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, ART, and Math—orie...
May 25, 2020
Ignite Studio Launches Curbside Creativity Packs
By Katelyn Coyne Ignite Studio launches Curbside Creativity Packs to curb your quarantine boredom during Covid-19. Drive thr...
May 22, 2020
Scratch-Off Art Creations: Drop In
By Sydney Brink We here at Ignite know you like giving cards and gifts with a unique and artsy flair. This week we’ll go o...
May 18, 2020
Ignite Kids Virtual Series
By Kris Hurst Art is important. I’m not sure what I would do without the arts in my life. I was lucky enough to attend pri...
May 15, 2020
DIY Cereal Box Postcard: Drop In
By Amanda Sabo Hello Friends! How I have missed you! I’ve been working behind the scenes since the COVID-19 closure, so we...
May 11, 2020
Ignite Studio Virtual Exhibit: Shades of Summer
By Katelyn Coyne Ignite Studio is pleased to announce that the “Shades of Summer” exhibit will occur virtually on the Ha...
May 9, 2020
Three DIY Projects for Mother’s Day
By Garen Robie At Ignite, we know you love making, and Mother’s Day is a wonderful occasion to create something handmade a...
May 8, 2020
Toilet Paper Roll Quilling: Drop In
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May 4, 2020
Getting Started with Plein Air: Drawing
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May 1, 2020
Michelangelo-Inspired Drop-In Activity
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April 27, 2020
Color Wheel Basics: Color Mixing with Creativebug
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April 24, 2020
Sol LeWitt Maker Challenge
By Kris Hurst About the Sol LeWitt Maker Challenge (Video overview of Sol LeWitt Maker Challenge) If you are familiar with I...
April 23, 2020
Optical Illusion Art: Drop In
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April 20, 2020
Fellowship from Afar: Weekly Artist Meetup
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April 17, 2020
DIY Accordion Book: Drop In
By Sydney Brink With all the time spent indoors recently, we’re sure you’ve daydreamed up a story or two to kill the tim...
April 13, 2020
Natural Fabric Dyeing at Home
By Alyssa Dyar Today we’re going to learn about natural fabric dyeing at home. The benefits of natural dyes are numero...
April 10, 2020
Make a Symmetrical Shape Mobile: Drop In
By Kris Hurst By now you are surely missing coming into Ignite Studio with your kids and loved ones for our weekly drop-in a...
April 6, 2020
Ignite Studio Unveils Virtual Programming
By Katelyn Coyne Though we may be separated physically, the community of makers in Ignite Studio are still coming together t...
April 3, 2020
Art Activities to Relieve Stress
By Jackie Humphrey We’re all trying to navigate this quarantine. There’s a lot of unknowns right now, and that can be st...
March 30, 2020
Illustration and Storyboarding Digitally
By: Sydney Brink At Ignite, you can practice all kinds of traditional art media, but have you ever wondered how to make art ...
March 6, 2020
Creating Art and Technology at Ignite
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February 6, 2020
Ignite Studio seeks Emerging Maker for Summer Months
Description of Residency Ignite Studio invites emerging/early career central Indiana artists to serve as our Maker-in-Reside...
January 30, 2020
Call for Art – Shades of Summer
Summertime evokes lazy days of shade. Warm colors and melting ice cream. Car trips and lush greenery. What do the shades of ...
January 30, 2020
Design and Make T-Shirts at Ignite!
By: Amanda Sabo Hello Friends! Because some of you have recently asked about methods for T-shirt making, this blog post will...
January 27, 2020
DIY Holiday-Countdown Calendar
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November 18, 2019
Back to Basics
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October 21, 2019
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October 21, 2019
Join Us in Ignite for Comic Book in a Day
By: Jackie Humphrey Do you dream of becoming the next Stan Lee? Does your creativity need an energy boost? Come to the Ignit...
October 1, 2019
Meet Brittany Kugler
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September 18, 2019
Inartistic? Uncreative? Ignite is a space for you!
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September 18, 2019
The Spirit of Exploration
By: Garen Robie The summer after my freshman year at Wabash College, I had the opportunity to travel to Ecuador. Though I wa...
September 13, 2019
Emerging Maker-in-Residence: Kassie Woodworth
By: Kassie Woodworth I have been the Emerging Maker-in-Residence at Ignite studios for the past 5 weeks. Within this time I ...
July 25, 2019
Remember Where You Came From
It’s hard to believe that my residency here at Ignite Studio is more than halfway finished! I have made so many great memo...
July 9, 2019
Summertime is the Perfect Time to “Drop-In” to Ignite!
Ozobots are coming soon to the kit library in Ignite studio....
July 9, 2019
Maker-in-Residence April Blog
It’s hard to believe that my residency here at Ignite Studio is more than halfway finished! I have made so many great memo...
April 18, 2019
Robots are Invading Ignite!
Ozobots are coming soon to the kit library in Ignite studio....
April 10, 2019
Call for Art – Origin Stories
The Hamilton East Public Library in Fishers is excited to kick off the summer with an art exhibit featuring artwork from loc...
March 19, 2019
Introduction to Squishy Bits
By: Alyssa Dyar We don’t usually think of play-dough as being a freeway for electricity. The Squishy Circuit kit in Ignite...
March 19, 2019
Maker-in-Residence Jeannette Pomeroy
By: Jeannette Pomeroy When I learned that I had been selected as Maker-in-Residence at Ignite Studio, I was both honored and...
March 11, 2019
5 Activities for Children in Ignite Studio
By: Alyssa Dyar There is almost an endless amount of activities to do in Ignite studio. Here are a few examples of what chil...
February 18, 2019
Tools of the Trade: Megan’s Clay Corner
By: Megan Smith Our wheel throwing kits each come with a resourceful book, two buckets, two small sponges, one big clean-up ...
February 18, 2019
Making Is Magical
By: Megan Smith Have you ever watched a magician at work? Wondered how they always know what card was yours, or how they got...
January 10, 2019
Call For Art: Ignite Studio Seeks Art for “In Bloom” Exhibit
The Hamilton East Public Library in Fishers is excited to celebrate the Spring season with an art exhibit featuring artwork ...
January 8, 2019
What is a Cricut and What Can You Do With It?
By: Jackie Humphrey If you’ve visited Ignite Studio, you’ve seen that there’s a lot of equipment here and it can be a ...
December 20, 2018
Throwing It Down: Megan’s Clay Corner
By: Megan Smith What might you be “throwing” in Ignite? Clay, of course! Not on our walls, but onto one of our pottery w...
December 5, 2018
Meet Our Digital Media Labs
By: Katelyn Coyne Making can be high tech or low tech. And making in Ignite Studio definitely runs the gambit. Our patrons a...
November 28, 2018
You May Be A Maker…
By: Jackie Humphrey Do you like to learn by doing? Are you a dreamer? A Thinker? Are you more about the journey than the des...
November 21, 2018
Student Project Space in Ignite Studio @ HEPL
By: Lori Holewinski During the winter months, students are often busily putting together presentations for Science Fair, wor...
November 8, 2018
10 Things to Try in Ignite
By: Katelyn Coyne Ignite Studio at HEPL is brimming with fun, free things to try. Here is a list of the top ten things to tr...
November 8, 2018
Maker-in-Residence Schedule
By: Katelyn Coyne Nationally recognized folk artist and Hamilton County native Geoff Davis will be joining Inspire studio as...
November 8, 2018
Q&A with Ignite Maker-in-Residence Geoff Davis
By: Katelyn Coyne Geoff Davis is Ignite Studio’s inaugural maker-in-residence! He’s the first to move into our maker-in-...
November 8, 2018
a glimpse
of ignite studio:
Our new space on the lower level of the Fishers library is the perfect spot to dive into a new project. The use of our space is free to the community. Come visit us and see Ignite Studio at HEPL for yourself!
a glimpse
of ignite studio:
Our new space on the lower level of the Fishers library is the perfect spot to dive into a new project. The use of our space is free to the community. Come visit us and see Ignite Studio at HEPL for yourself!
ABOUT
Ignite Studio at HEPL is located at the Fishers Library and is an art studio and makerspace that is available to our great community.
HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
VISIT
5 Municipal Drive
Fishers, IN 46038
317-579-0331