by Jared Hart I recently had the opportunity to go to a creative conference in Columbus, GA. This was my second time attending Creative South and it hasn’t disappointed me yet. I haven’t had experience with any other creative conferences, but from what I hear, this...
by Kris Hurst Ignite Studio sat down for a Q&A with Maker-in-Residence, Eleanor Giron. Visit Ignite Studio May-August 2022 to meet her! Elly is a Manila-based visual artist, who recently relocated to Indiana. She paints pieces of her life, creating a visual journal for her viewers to...
by Jared Hart When start learning Adobe Illustrator things can be overwhelming. In this article, I’m going to discuss some of the features that I use very frequently that I remember struggling with when first getting started in the program. Read on to learn how to...
by Tyler Elks Recently I have fallen head over heels in love with embroidery. I was introduced to this artform via social media and decided to use the embroidery kit here at Ignite Studio! It didn’t take too long to get the hang of, and I...
by Jared Hart Whether you want to create some fun shapes and characters, or add some extra customization to your projects, laser engraving can be a fun option to explore. I’m going to walk you through the steps of how to laser engrave your own rubber...
by Kris Hurst In conjunction with the improvements being made at Hamilton East Public Library's outdoor spaces, the library will be incorporating a public art piece onto the grounds of the Fisher’s campus this year. Funded by the Fishers Arts and Culture Commission, there are several...
By Sydney Brink What’s up with paint? There’s so many different types of paint out there it can be overwhelming figuring out where to start. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know before trying out a new media. What's Up with Oil Paint? [caption id="attachment_1980" align="aligncenter"...
by Daniel Wiseman If you’ve worked in Ignite's AV studio, chances are you’ve encountered a range of lighting equipment. Learning to achieve great lighting for photo and videography can be overwhelming, especially for beginners–but you’re in luck! This guide will help you understand how to improve...
By Kris Hurst Join Ignite Studio for an entire quarter dedicated to printmaking! February thru April, we will explore the many ways to make prints. Printmaking consists of producing images, usually on paper, but occasionally on fabric or other materials. These images are made using various...
by Sydney Brink Ever wondered how to make 3D paper molds using Ignite's Papermaking Kit? Follow this easy tutorial to learn! How to Make 3D Paper Molds When I was browsing Thingiverse, the website we use at Ignite to find free, open-source models for 3D printing, I found...
