by Jared Hart If you’re planning a themed party, it’s pretty easy to create custom cork coasters using our laser engraver. All you need are some cork coasters, and a little bit of laser engraving experience. Prior to using Ignite’s laser engraver for the first time,...
By Sydney Brink A very long time ago, I found this post by Evermore Studio that outlined how to make a flower press using a laser engraver. I loved the idea and wanted to make one for a family member for a holiday gift! You can...
by Kris Hurst Every 1st quarter of the year, Ignite focuses on a specific medium or technique. This year it’s an everyday art material that can be used as canvas, sculpted, folded, woven, cut, pasted, sewn, embroidered and quilled. Guessed it yet? PAPER! Paper has been...
by Tyler Elks It’s winter, the nights are long, the days tend to be gloomy, and we’re mostly stuck indoors. It’s easy to get lost in all the monotonous greys of the season. But just because the outside looks a bit bleak doesn’t mean the inside...
by Tyler Elks Knitting vs Crocheting, what’s the difference? Which one is better? Hint: That second one is a trick question, both are equally wonderful forms of fiber art. And you can explore both in Ignite Studio's kit library. What is knitting? Knitting is the “production of fabric...
by Katelyn Coyne Ignite Studio at the Hamilton East Public Library 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...
By Daniel Wiseman Have you ever wanted to create your own 3D models to be printed but you weren’t sure how? Using just a few tutorials and step-by-step guides–I tackle all the ways you can get started with 3D modeling and be on your way to...
by Kris Hurst Did you miss our Painted Fabric class that featured content from Creativebug? No worries! Free art classes with Creativebug app are available everyday with your library card. Access them at home or in the Ignite Studio. This was such a fun and easy...
by Katelyn Coyne Ignite Studio and Nickel Plate Arts are teaming up once again for Comic Book 2023. Celebrating 10 years, Comic Book in a Day has become a fixture in the local illustration community each year. Join us for workshops with professional comic book artists,...
by Tyler Elks Here at Ignite, we have a wonderful paper-making kit that you can use while in our space. However, some folks may want to take the fun of paper-making home with them, or maybe you just want a specific size for your paper. Either...
