Join us at Ignite Studio to celebrate the season! Whether you’re visiting to create a gift for a loved one, leveling up your own making skills, or just to kick the winter chill, Ignite will have options for you. Stop by during one of our newly reintroduced Quick-Start Sessions to get a thirty-minute rundown on a piece of Ignite equipment you’ve always wanted to try. Veterans are invited to join us for a special series of art classes every Monday in November. Stop by to see our juried exhibit “Synesthesia,” and join us on November 7 for the artist reception, held in conjunction with “Perspective”, a collaborative music and art series with the improvisational group Forward Motion.
Registration for classes begins two weeks prior to the event date.
The Art of Shading in Pencil with Teaching Artist Charles Randle
Saturday, November 2 – 11:00 AM
Saturday, November 2 – 2:00 PM
Draw from photographs using pencil and paper. Learn the many different ways to get realistic, 3D effects from a two-dimensional image. Bring a photograph or two that you would like to sketch from. All other materials provided. Ages 13+.
Painted Bags Drop-In
Saturday, November 9 – 2:00 PM – No registration required!
During the Season of Giving, drop in to Ignite to design a bag for youth in need. Support Indiana Youth Group with bags that can be used to transport clothes or accessories. Ages 12+.
Sewing for Kids: Yeti Monster Making
Thursday, November 21 – 5:30 PM
Start your sewing adventures in this hands-on class for beginners. Learn the basics of threading and operating a sewing machine as you design and create your own stuffie. Supplies and sewing machine provided. Ages 8-12.
Holiday Layers & Doodles with Teaching Artist Jessica Green
Saturday, December 7 – 11:00 AM
Saturday, December 7 – 2:00 PM
Rediscover the joy of art making! If you feel creatively rusty or need a break during the holiday season, this class will help loosen you up to ENJOY creating art again! Play with colors and patterns, using a variety of materials to create a series of small mixed media masterpieces that can be put into photo frame cars, made into gift tags, or even used to create earrings. Come and create something beautiful. Ages 13+.
Wax Seals for your Holiday Cards
Tuesday, December 10 – 6:00 PM – No registration required!
Saturday, December 14 – 11:00 AM – No registration required!
Drop in to Ignite to learn the ins and outs of making wax seals! Use our electric warmer and assortment of waxes, stamps, and other materials to leave a mark on your envelopes or even gift wrap.
Art Supply Swap
Saturday, December 21 – 12:00 PM – No registration required!
Do you have unused or unloved art supplies in need of a better home? Or are you an artist in need of art supplies? Bring your gently used art supplies to Ignite and participate in the Art Supply Swap! This is a drop-in event to swap supplies, pick up something new and exciting to try, or just chat with your fellow artists to exchange ideas as well as materials. Take what you need, donate what you can. All ages. No registration required – just drop in! Donations are also accepted ahead of time.
Perpetual Calendar Art Lab
Saturday, January 4 – 1:30 – No registration required!
Drop in to Ignite Studio to create a perpetual calendar. Patrons will have the option to create their own calendar components (months, days, and dates) using cardstock and other art materials or use a template. Include an extra space for quotes, daily affirmations, or prompts. Hang the calendar on a rod using twine and display anywhere you may need a daily reminder. Ages 8+.
There are plenty of other activities to choose from when you check out a kit from our kit library or take a class with our winter Maker-in-Residence, Nicole Meyer. Check out our event calendar for a full list of classes, workshops, and events. Happy making!