by Jared Hart Over the past few months, I have been taking classes at Yellow Door Ceramics Studio and it has given me many opportunities to try out several different decorative techniques. These are a few of the decorative techniques for ceramics I’ve tried out so...
by Sydney Brink The gelatin plates from Ignite’s Gelli Printmaking Kit are so versatile for making monoprints! Monoprints are unique, one-of-a-kind pieces of art that you can make with any kind of printmaking materials. Using the Gelli Printmaking Kit, you’ll use plates made of gelatin and...
by Kris Hurst Summer is almost here! Time to assemble your breezy clothes and outdoor gear. When it’s too darn hot, come to Ignite and check out what we’ve got! 2023 Summer Programs in Ignite Shadow Boxes with Teaching Artist Warren Beal Saturday, June 03, 2023 11:00 AM-12:30 PM OR 2:00-3:30PM The objects that...
by Tyler Elks Here at Ignite Studio, we have a few different paint kits for you to check out. Amongst these kits are our Acrylic Paint Kits in the Adult Kit Library. Want to know how to add texture to your art while using these kits?...
by Daniel Wiseman When starting out as an artist in the digital age of social media and trends, it can be easy to fall into the idea that once you have the “perfect” understanding of anatomy, perspective, light, and color then you will finally produce “good...
by Kris Hurst Ignite Studio’s maker spotlight is highlighting frequent AV Studio user and music producer, Keyshaun Childs. Keyshaun, who goes by the artist name {Keyshaun Angelvoice}, released his most recent album on major streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple, in March. He has been producing music...
by Jared Hart Ignite is excited to announce that we have some new materials for sublimation printing! If you are unfamiliar with the sublimation process, we have some videos on HEPL's Youtube channel to help you learn the basics. This guide will assume you already know...
by Tyler Elks Have you ever come down to Ignite Studio and caught yourself thinking, “The 3D printers are cool, but I don’t even know what I’d use them for.” Well if you have, let me help you out. Here are four ways to use 3D...
by Sydney Brink Doing a relief-cut print in multiple colors is a great way to make your print more visually interesting! This is something you can do with the relief cut kit in Ignite’s kit library. Read on to find out why and how to do...
by Kris Hurst Many have asked about our next maker and we are happy to announce that Addie Hirschten will be working out of the Ignite Maker-in-Residence studio this summer from May-August. Addie is a contemporary impressionist painter, art teacher, author of several books, and former...
by Daniel Wiseman Behold the new adult clay sculpting kit in Ignite Studio! This new clay sculpting kit is designed to get you into sculpting and working with clay or refining your skills. Ignite will phase out our pottery wheels in anticipation of the full pottery...
by Kris Hurst Ignite Studio at the Hamilton East Public Library in Fishers has opened a call for art for our next exhibit, “All Together Now.” We are seeking original mixed media art that combines as least two mediums or materials. Call for Art: “All Together Now” In keeping with the...
by Daniel Wiseman Charcoal is a very popular medium to draw with and provides extra versatility in value, lines, and technique that you can’t get with graphite. In this blog, I’ll talk about how to draw with charcoal and get your hands dirty quickly and easily!...
by Jared Hart Ignite is excited to announce that we have a new airbrush take-home kit! Before you can actually paint with this kit, there will be a few supplies that will need to be provided by the patron. Supplies you will need include: Acrylic Paint ...
by Sydney Brink My favorite types of projects in Ignite are the ones where multiple different pieces of equipment or kits get to come together for the sake of making. I find this comes up often with projects that involve stencils! You can use all kinds...
yler Elks If you’ve stopped by Ignite studio and seen our Paper Quilling kit in the kit library, you may have wondered “What is paper quilling?” or, “What can I do with paper quilling?” Both excellent questions that I’m here to answer! What is it? Paper quilling, sometimes...
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,...
