MADJAX MAKER FORCE
2023 Year in Review: Design Lab
Read about all of the changes that happened in the Design Lab during 2023.
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Kyra Zylstra
Sep 22, 20232 min read
What Makes Madjax Programs so Unique?
In short, it’s the people! Read more to learn about the Maker in Residence Fellowship at Madjax.
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MADJAX MAKER FORCE
Aug 21, 20232 min read
NOW HIRING: DESIGN LAB TECH
We're looking for our next Design Lab tech! Read more to learn about the position and qualifications.
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MADJAX MAKER FORCE
Aug 4, 20232 min read
FALL EVENTS REGISTRATION BEGINS MID AUGUST
Registration begins soon for fall classes and workshops at Madjax Maker Force!
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MADJAX MAKER FORCE
Mar 8, 20231 min read
Madjax 2023 Public Space Project Survey
Help us activate community connections within our building! Provide input by taking Maker in Residence Cara Bow's survey.
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MADJAX MAKER FORCE
Feb 22, 20232 min read
JOB OPENING: PROJECT ASSISTANT/LAB TECH
The Project Assistant/Lab Tech assists with workshops, events, and initiatives, providing instructional, promotional, and technical support.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Emily Helms
Nov 7, 20223 min read
OPEN POSITION: LAB MANAGER
Madjax is currently seeking a Lab Manager for our Design Lab and Fabrication Lab! Read more and apply.
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Kyra Zylstra
May 4, 20222 min read
What if curiosity and connection are the path toward purpose and change?
At the Future of Work Muncie we believe that the dynamic world we live in requires collaborative solutions that challenge us to think and...
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