Showcasing the variety of wonderful, artful things a person can create in our makerspace, Ignite Studio will host its second annual Make-Off on Saturday, March 29 from 9 AM – 4 PM.
Paul Klee, Fish Magic, oil and watercolor on board
Selected artists will compete to make an original piece of art related to Ignite equipment, kits, or other in-house materials to highlight the creative possibilities involved in making. Artists will be given six hours to complete a work of art which will culminate in the awarding of monetary prizes.
Visitors will be able to watch the process of creating art, take part in hands-on activities, and participate in a public maker challenge. This year’s theme is abstract art: using the building blocks of art.
Artists will spend the day in the Ignite Studio by creating a work of art from 9:00am to 3:30pm with awards given out at 4:00pm.
Activities for the Public
Free art kits for the first 50 patrons!
Gelli plate printing: Use Gelli plates, stencils, and shape stamps to make monotype prints. Gelli plate printing is fun and easy for all ages! Follow step-by-step directions to make multi-layered abstract art. Ages 6+
Neurographic notebooks: Using lines and color, design a cover for a personal notebook. Ages 6+
Follow along to a Creativebug video: Creativebug, an eResource database that all HEPL cardholders have free access to, is full of fun and informative arts classes. Stop by at the top of the hour every hour for “One Square at a Time: Making Art on a Grid” by Lisa Congdon. Learn how to level up your abstract art compositions. Ages 8+
Public Maker Challenge: 11am-1pm
Register to participate in our Public Maker Challenge. Follow along to step-by-step directions to learn how to make an infinitely repeating pattern with just a single sheet of paper. Utilize your own personal imagery to create an abstract pattern, then let us scan your pattern on our brand new Risograph printer to see your pattern duplicated in a vibrant color of your choice. Winners receive prizes! Judging will be completed in Youth, Families, and Adult divisions. Registration begins two weeks prior to event. Ages 8+
