Past Events

2023 Year in Review: Initiatives & Programs

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Dec 29, 20231 min read

2023 Year in Review: Initiatives & Programs

Passionate Curiosity has been our theme throughout 2023 as we explored new technologies, collaborations, and learning opportunities.

MARCH 18 | CREATIVE CHALLENGE ZINE MAKING

MADJAX MAKER FORCE

Feb 8, 20231 min read

MARCH 18 | CREATIVE CHALLENGE ZINE MAKING

Make a one-sheet “Zine” to feature and promote your creations. Explore a variety of mediums including collage, paint, and print.

MARCH 30 | PET PRODUCTIONS: CREATE YOUR OWN PET ACCESSORIES AND TOYS

MADJAX MAKER FORCE

Feb 6, 20231 min read

MARCH 30 | PET PRODUCTIONS: CREATE YOUR OWN PET ACCESSORIES AND TOYS

Create your own personalized pet accessories! Learn about 3D and sublimation printing. Choose from pet products for dogs, cats, and more.

APRIL 6 & 20 | TELL YOUR GARDEN'S STORY: CREATING YOUR OWN CERAMIC MARKERS AND ORNAMENTS

MADJAX MAKER FORCE

Feb 5, 20231 min read

APRIL 6 & 20 | TELL YOUR GARDEN'S STORY: CREATING YOUR OWN CERAMIC MARKERS AND ORNAMENTS

In this workshop, you'll tell the story of your garden by hand-building custom garden markers and ornaments.

APRIL 8 | PIECE OF MUNCIE: CREATE YOUR OWN CUSTOM JIGSAW PUZZLE

MADJAX MAKER FORCE

Feb 4, 20231 min read

APRIL 8 | PIECE OF MUNCIE: CREATE YOUR OWN CUSTOM JIGSAW PUZZLE

Celebrate your favorite Muncie memories and places by creating your own custom jigsaw puzzle and storage box.

APRIL 13 | DESIGN & PRINT YOUR OWN STICKERS

MADJAX MAKER FORCE

Feb 3, 20231 min read

APRIL 13 | DESIGN & PRINT YOUR OWN STICKERS

Learn the basics of using the Canva design platform, then create and print your own personalized stickers.

MADJAX MAKER FORCE

Feb 2, 20231 min read

APRIL 20 | RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP

Learn how rain barrels can help contribute to a more sustainable local ecosystem, and learn to build your own rain barrel.

APRIL 22 | ROBOTIC BIATHLON: EXPLORING DRONE AND VEHICLE ROBOTICS

MADJAX MAKER FORCE

Feb 1, 20231 min read

APRIL 22 | ROBOTIC BIATHLON: EXPLORING DRONE AND VEHICLE ROBOTICS

Are you up for the challenge? In this exciting workshop, you’ll design, build, program, and test a robotic vehicle and indoor drone.

APRIL 29 | CYANOTYPES OF MUNCIE: EXPLORING NATURE ART THROUGH HISTORIC SUN PRINTS

MADJAX MAKER FORCE

Jan 31, 20231 min read

APRIL 29 | CYANOTYPES OF MUNCIE: EXPLORING NATURE ART THROUGH HISTORIC SUN PRINTS

Using one of the oldest photographic methods, create your own work of art in cyanotype’s blue signature color.

MADJAX MAKER FORCE

Jan 31, 20231 min read

APRIL 29 | IBBHI HEALTH AND BEAUTY SHOW

Join us on April 29 for the 2023 Indiana Black Barbershop Initiative Health and Beauty Show! Celebrate Black hair, and learn about...

APRIL 29 | DESIGN THINKING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

MADJAX MAKER FORCE

Jan 30, 20231 min read

APRIL 29 | DESIGN THINKING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS

This hands-on experience will help students in Grades 6–8 tackle complex challenges through systematic, creative problem-solving.

APRIL 30 & MAY 7 | ETHICAL TAXIDERMY TAKES FLIGHT

MADJAX MAKER FORCE

Jan 30, 20231 min read

APRIL 30 & MAY 7 | ETHICAL TAXIDERMY TAKES FLIGHT

Create paper mache sculptures of local birds from upcycled materials easily found around the home and local shops.

MADJAX MAKER FORCE

Jan 29, 20231 min read

MAY 3 | MAKING YOUR (BOOK) MARK

Learn to use the fabrication tools in the Design Lab to create your own bookmark—as well as copies to "plant" in local libraries!

CANCELED: MAY 6 | LIGHTS, MUSIC, PLANTS . . . ACTION!

MADJAX MAKER FORCE

Jan 28, 20231 min read

CANCELED: MAY 6 | LIGHTS, MUSIC, PLANTS . . . ACTION!

Come explore what plants need to grow. We will experiment with growing conditions including soil, music, lights, and water.

CANCELED: MAY 15 | BUILD YOUR OWN GARDEN TRELLIS

MADJAX MAKER FORCE

Jan 27, 20231 min read

CANCELED: MAY 15 | BUILD YOUR OWN GARDEN TRELLIS

Create your own custom garden trellis. Participants will design their pattern, cut and assemble their trellis and take home their creation.

MAY 20 | CREATE YOUR OWN ONE-STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

MADJAX MAKER FORCE

Jan 26, 20231 min read

MAY 20 | CREATE YOUR OWN ONE-STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

This introduction to building stringed instruments guides participants in the creation of their own one-stringed “diddley bow” instrument.

MADJAX MAKER FORCE

Jan 5, 20231 min read

JUNE 10 | SUBLIMATE AND STITCH

Participants will create uniquely embellished photographs printed onto fabric.

JUNE 12 & 19 | ETHICAL TAXIDERMY: PAPER MACHE BEAR HEAD

MADJAX MAKER FORCE

Jan 3, 20231 min read

JUNE 12 & 19 | ETHICAL TAXIDERMY: PAPER MACHE BEAR HEAD

Create a paper mache sculpture of a bear’s head to hang on your wall.

JUNE 15 | CONSERVATION CRAFTING: HONEYSUCKLE EARRINGS

MADJAX MAKER FORCE

Dec 31, 20221 min read

JUNE 15 | CONSERVATION CRAFTING: HONEYSUCKLE EARRINGS

Make your own earrings, using a mix of honeysuckle beads and glass and plastic beads.

JUNE 19–22 | THE TUBE LIFE: YOUR SUMMER OF CONTENT CREATION

MADJAX MAKER FORCE

Dec 27, 20221 min read

JUNE 19–22 | THE TUBE LIFE: YOUR SUMMER OF CONTENT CREATION

Join us for a four-day summer camp designed for middle school students who dream of becoming the next big YouTube sensation!