By Alyssa Dyar I don’t know about you but instead of getting my act together during this pandemic and making my house and work spaces spectacularly organized and functional, it seems I’ve done the opposite. There are piles of half-finished projects all over my house, and...
By Alyssa Dyar You may have noticed that puzzles have had a resurgence in popularity since quarantining began, and it’s no wonder. They’re a great way to keep the mind engaged and sharp and enjoy the time passing. Another great way to enjoy puzzles is to...
By Alyssa Dyar The art of paper cutting has been around nearly as long as paper. Cultures from all over the world use paper cutting as a form of expression and decoration. In Mexico artisans make banners with colorful tissue paper and small chisels or scissors....
By Alyssa Dyar [caption id="attachment_867" align="alignleft" width="170"] Egyptian coffin made from papyrus, linen, and plaster[/caption] During these days of internet interactions and computer conversations, my eyes and hands are craving old-timey paper. Have you noticed it’s everywhere?! In the mail, coffee cups, cereal boxes, egg cartons, birthday...
By Alyssa Dyar Summer is nearly here which means more outdoor time! We’ve all become experts at going on walks lately so here is a new challenge to make walks even more fun: take a nature walk! You can venture into a park or your neighborhood...
By Alyssa Dyar [caption id="attachment_731" align="alignright" width="300"] Eva Hesse’s work Repetition 19 III is an example of repeating form as a process.[/caption] At Ignite Studio one of the guidelines on our Patron Bill of Rights reads: “It’s about the process not about the product.” What does that...
By Alyssa Dyar If you’ve been missing the paper quilling kit at Ignite Studio, you’ll especially love this drop-in project: toilet paper roll quilling! Quilling is the process of rolling strips of paper material into different shapes to form intricate designs or pictures. For this project...
By Alyssa Dyar Today we're going to learn about natural fabric dyeing at home. The benefits of natural dyes are numerous; they're biodegradable and nontoxic! Plus, they allow for individual expression: No one else is going to make the exact same color. To see the materials you'll...
