Events Calendar
CRICUT BASICS: PERSONALIZING EVERYDAY GEAR
Learn the basics of using a Cricut to cut vinyl and create custom labels for everyday organization. This beginner-friendly workshop covers design setup, cutting, weeding, and application so your labels look clean and last. All materials provided. No prior experience required.
HOUSEHOLD HEROES: FURNITURE REPAIR AND REFRESH
Got a wobbly chair or loose table that needs some attention? Bring it in and learn how to diagnose and fix common furniture issues like loose joints, stripped screws, and everyday wear. You’ll build practical skills, understand how furniture is constructed, and leave with the confidence to repair what you already own.
RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP
Join the Muncie Sanitary District to make your own rain barrel. You’ll be guided step-by-step to create the perfect addition to your garden or yard.
TABLE SAW BASICS: BUILD A WOODEN BOX
New to the table saw? This hands-on workshop walks you through the basics while you build a functional wooden box from start to finish.
KEEPSAKE BOX: BEYOND THE CAP AND GOWN
Keepsake Box: Beyond the Cap & Gown is a guided, hands-on workshop for parents, grandparents, guardians, and loved ones who want to create a meaningful gift to honor a 2026 graduate.
ON THE LATHE: PEN TURNING
Learn how to turn, finish, and assemble a custom wooden pen on the lathe.
SEWING BASICS #2: CHAPSTICK HOLDER
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create a practical chapstick holder while refining seam accuracy, fabric control, and sewing smaller, layered pieces. You’ll also be introduced to batch sewing techniques to improve efficiency and workflow. Leave with a finished project and greater confidence using the Brother sewing machines in the MadJax Design Lab.
LATHE 102 - TWIG POT
Members will learn to turn a twig pot while gaining hands-on experience with intermediate techniques on the lathe.
SMALL BUSINESS WEEK - BUSINESS PLANNING
Kick off MadJax Small Business Week with a lunch and learn program with Indiana Small Business Development Center.
WOOD SHOP: CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMES
Learn how to build a custom picture frame from start to finish in this hands-on woodworking workshop.
SMALL BUSINESS WEEK - BOOKKEEPING ESSENTIALS
As part of MadJax Small Business Week, this workshop covers the fundamentals of bookkeeping. Learn how to track income and expenses, use QuickBooks Online, and build simple systems to manage your business finances with confidence.
SEWING BASICS #3: ZIPPER POUCH
Designed for those comfortable operating the sewing machine, this workshop focuses on precision, seam alignment, and working with multiple fabric layers. You’ll also be introduced to the serger and learn how it creates clean, professional finishes. Leave with a completed pouch and the confidence to tackle more advanced sewing projects in the MadJax Design Lab.
Lunch & Learn: Capital & Community - The Credit Union Advantage for Local Businesses
Learn how PrimeTrust’s local decision-making and digital tools simplify the commercial process, helping you get "bank-ready" with ease. We’ll cover everything from simple micro-loans to flexible lines of credit and term loans, ensuring you have the right funding to grow your business.
WEARABLE CLAY CREATIONS: Botanical jewelry and charms
This workshop introduces participants to the colorful and versatile world of polymer clay. In this session, you’ll learn how to shape, combine, and detail polymer clay to create one-of-a-kind gifts such as jewelry, keychains, ornaments, or small decorative pieces.
SMALL BUSINESS WEEK - SMART PRICING FOR SMALL BUSINESS
Part of MadJax Small Business Week, this session focuses on developing pricing strategies that balance competitiveness and profitability. Learn how to refine pricing to increase revenue and adjust based on market trends, inflation, and competition.
PIXELS TO PLASTIC
Learn the basics of Blender and create a 3D model ready for printing. This beginner-friendly workshop guides you from simple shapes to export-ready files so you can turn ideas into real objects.
SMALL BUSINESS WEEK - Lunch & Learn: Money Mindset for Business Owners
As part of MadJax Small Business Week, this session led by Cheyenne Reed of Abundance Alchemy explores the connection between mindset and money. Learn the difference between revenue and profit, how financial habits impact your business, and what systems to put in place so your business starts working for you.
RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP
Join the Muncie Sanitary District to make your own rain barrel. You’ll be guided step-by-step to create the perfect addition to your garden or yard.
WELDING 101: MIG WELDING CERTIFICATION
Welding 101 is MadJax’s introductory welding course designed for Maker Space members who want to gain access to our welding equipment and build foundational metalworking skills.
TABLE SAW BASICS: BUILD A WOODEN BOX
New to the table saw? This hands-on workshop walks you through the basics while you build a functional wooden box from start to finish.
GLOWFORGE BASICS: catchall TRAY with custom engraving
Participants will choose a graphic, pattern, or text and use the Glowforge to engrave it onto a pre-made wooden tray. We’ll cover file setup, design considerations for engraving, material settings, and how to achieve clean results. After engraving, you’ll finish your piece by applying wood stain to enhance contrast and bring out the details of your design.
This beginner-friendly class focuses on practical skills you can apply to future projects, with an emphasis on thoughtful design and hands-on finishing techniques. You’ll leave with a completed engraved catchall and a deeper understanding of how laser tools can enhance everyday objects.
All materials are provided. No prior Glowforge experience required.
STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP - ABSTRACT NIGHTLIGHT
Learn the basics of stained glass as you make your own glass nightlight.
STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP - ABSTRACT NIGHTLIGHT
Learn the basics of stained glass as you make your own glass nightlight.
SEWING BASICS #1: JAR GRIPPERS
Learn how to safely and confidently use the Brother sewing machines in the MadJax Design Lab while making two jar grippers, one square and one circle, to practice straight seams and curves. You’ll also learn how to use tissue paper when sewing grabby fabrics like shelf liner so materials feed smoothly through the machine. No prior experience required.
SUBLIMATION: MARKET BAGS AND APRONS
Design a single graphic or phrase and apply it to both a glass can cup and a cotton tea towel using sublimation. This beginner-friendly workshop covers setup, placement, and heat application so your designs transfer cleanly and last.
FUSED GLASS: BOLO TIE
Create a one-of-a-kind bolo tie in this hands-on glass fusing workshop.
OPTIMIZING PRINTS WITH BAMBU
Learn how to prepare 3D models for successful printing using Bambu Studio. This beginner-friendly workshop covers orientation, supports, infill, and common slicing fixes to help you get better results from your 3D prints.
SEWING BASICS #2: BOWL COZY
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create a functional bowl cozy while learning why quilting is necessary to stabilize batting and keep layers secure. Strengthen your seam accuracy, fabric control, and confidence using the Brother sewing machines in the MadJax Design Lab. All materials provided.
BAND SAW BOX
Learn how to design and build a band saw box from start to finish. In this hands-on workshop, participants will cut, shape, and assemble a decorative wooden box using a band saw. Topics include layout and design, safe band saw techniques, drawer cutting, sanding, and final assembly. Participants will leave with a completed band saw box and the skills to create their own unique designs.
INTRO TO EMBROIDERY: PATCH MAKING
This workshop introduces participants to the art of creating wearable patches. In just two hours, you’ll learn how to prepare a preset design to craft an embroidered patch using the Brother SE1900.
SEWING BASICS #3: MUG RUG
In this workshop, you’ll use fabric scraps to create a quilted mug rug while strengthening seam alignment, fabric control, and confidence working with batting and multiple layers. Leave with a finished project and a deeper understanding of quilting techniques using the Brother sewing machines in the MadJax Design Lab.
CRICUT: CUSTOM VINYL TEES
Learn the basics of using a Cricut to cut vinyl and create custom labels for everyday organization. This beginner-friendly workshop covers design setup, cutting, weeding, and application so your labels look clean and last. All materials provided. No prior experience required.
DRAWING WITH GLASS INK
Paint on glass using a dipping pen and a custom, ink-like paint made from ground glass and pigments. Trace a black-and-white line drawing onto clear glass, then have your piece kiln-fired to make it permanent. Finished work will be ready for pickup after firing.
FUSED GLASS PENDANT
Learn the basics of glass fusing while creating a pendant using pre-cut fusible glass. This hands-on workshop includes all materials and firing, and participants will leave with a finished glass pendant.
SHIPYARD SKILLS: LEARN TO DIMENSION LUMBER WITH THE JOINTER AND PLANER
This workshop introduces maker space members to the essential process of dimensioning rough lumber using the jointer and planer.
HOUSEHOLD HEROES: WALL REPAIR AND HANGING WITH CONFIDENCE
In this Household Heroes workshop, you’ll learn how to confidently repair common wall damage and properly hang items of different weights. We’ll cover patching nail and anchor holes, choosing the right anchors, finding studs, understanding weight ratings, and mounting items securely and cleanly.
DRAWING WITH GLASS INK
Paint on glass using a dipping pen and a custom, ink-like paint made from ground glass and pigments. Trace a black-and-white line drawing onto clear glass, then have your piece kiln-fired to make it permanent. Finished work will be ready for pickup after firing.
TOOLSONG GALLERY OPENING: KAT PEACE
Now in TOOLSONG Gallery: Kat Peace’s What Blooms Here: A Personal Cosmology - a collection of paintings that move between landscape, memory, and perspective, inviting you to take a closer look.
MUNCIE MAKERS MARKET - THIRD THURSDAYS
Every Third Thursday, MadJax Maker Force and the Muncie Makers Market partner to transform the building into an indoor night market experience. To shape the experience each month, the night market is layered with a rotating hands-on creative activity, a new exhibition opening in the Toolsong Gallery, and a live music performance. No two nights look exactly the same, but each one offers an easy, welcoming way to explore, make, and connect.
SEWING BASICS #1: HEAT PAD
Learn how to safely and confidently use the Brother sewing machines in the MadJax Design Lab while creating a reusable rice heat pad. You’ll practice threading, winding a bobbin, adjusting stitch settings, and sewing straight seams in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment. No prior experience required.
ON THE LAThE: INTRO TO WOODTURNING
Join fellow makers for a hands-on introduction to spindle turning, using the lathe “between centers” to shape wood into functional and decorative forms.
INTRO TO EMBROIDERY: PATCH MAKING
This workshop introduces participants to the art of creating wearable patches. In just two hours, you’ll learn how to prepare a preset design to craft an embroidered patch using the Brother SE1900.
FUSED GLASS PENDANT
Learn the basics of glass fusing while creating a pendant using pre-cut fusible glass. This hands-on workshop includes all materials and firing, and participants will leave with a finished glass pendant.
MARIO KART TOURNAMENT
Think you’ve got what it takes to dodge blue shells and cross the finish line first? Come test your skills and compete for bragging rights in a friendly tournament atmosphere.
OPEN MIC MUSIC NIGHT
The Guardian kicks off Open Mic Music Nights with 20-minute sets from local musicians, hosted by Ryan Johnson.
CREATIVE CORNER - OPEN MAKERS NIGHT
A casual, come-and-go creative hang for makers of all kinds. Bring what you’re working on or start something new. Open to the public and MadJax members. No commitment, just making.
SUBLIMATION FOR THE SEASON: TEA TOWELS & GLASS CAN CUPS
Design a single graphic or phrase and apply it to both a glass can cup and a cotton tea towel using sublimation. This beginner-friendly workshop covers setup, placement, and heat application so your designs transfer cleanly and last.
COMEDY NIGHT AT THE GUARDIAN
Open Mic Comedy Night returns with I Hate Mondays Comedy Club—featuring 5-minute sets from comedians of all levels.
joe deckard music at gbc
Guardian Brewing Company welcomes Joe Deckard Music for a night of soulful originals and high-energy covers.
PAINTING WITH CLAY: MONET TRINKET DISHES
Create painterly trinket dishes inspired by Impressionist color and movement using polymer clay. Learn basic clay techniques while blending and layering colors in an expressive, process-focused way.
WOOD SHOP: CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMES
Learn how to build a custom picture frame from start to finish in this hands-on woodworking workshop.
CREATIVE CORNER - OPEN MAKERS NIGHT
A casual, come-and-go creative hang for makers of all kinds. Bring what you’re working on or start something new. Open to the public and MadJax members. No commitment, just making.
TOOLSONG GALLERY OPENING: STEPHEN M. MILLBEN II AKA BOONDOXXINK
Muncie artist Stephen M. Millben II (BoondoxxInk) presents a collection of layered works blending digital illustration, resin, painting, and intricate Urban Mandala designs.
MUNCIE MAKERS MARKET - THIRD THURSDAYS
Join the local growers & makers of the Muncie Makers Market for a really fun "night market" vibe EVERY MONTH for Third Thursdays at MadJax Maker Force!
OPTIMIZING PRINTS WITH BAMBU
Learn how to prepare 3D models for successful printing using Bambu Studio. This beginner-friendly workshop covers orientation, supports, infill, and common slicing fixes to help you get better results from your 3D prints.
STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP - TULIP FOREVER FLORAL
Learn the basics of stained glass as you make your own glass tulip flower.
STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP - TULIP FOREVER FLORAL
Learn the basics of stained glass as you make your own glass tulip flower.
HOUSEHOLD HEROES: JOINTER & PLANER
Learn how to safely use the jointer and planer to turn rough lumber into flat, square, and consistently sized stock. This hands-on workshop covers setup, grain direction, and the proper sequence for dimensioning wood. Ideal for beginners and anyone looking to improve accuracy and efficiency in the shop.
OPEN MIC MUSIC NIGHT
The Guardian kicks off Open Mic Music Nights with 20-minute sets from local musicians, hosted by Ryan Johnson.
LIVE MUSIC AT GUARDIAN: BALL STATE STUDIO BAND
Live music at The Guardian featuring Ball State Studio Band.
STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP - TULIP FOREVER FLORAL
Learn the basics of stained glass as you make your own glass tulip flower.
CREATIVE CORNER - OPEN MAKERS NIGHT
A casual, come-and-go creative hang for makers of all kinds. Bring what you’re working on or start something new. Open to the public and MadJax members. No commitment, just making.
GLOWFORGE BASICS: GARDEN MARKERS & PLANT TAGS
Learn the basics of laser cutting and engraving using the Glowforge while creating custom garden markers or plant tags. This beginner-friendly workshop covers file setup, cutting vs. engraving, and finishing techniques. All materials provided. No prior laser experience required.
PIXELS TO PLASTIC
Learn the basics of Blender and create a 3D model ready for printing. This beginner-friendly workshop guides you from simple shapes to export-ready files so you can turn ideas into real objects.