34 past events with the training tag

Looking for a Fun, Warm Place to Volunteer??

You are invited to attend a training for community members interested in giving tours, planning programs, taking care of Orchids or helping in a variety of ways at the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse on the Campus of Ball State University. 

Community members, who are interested in and willing to learn more about orchids and working with a variety of age groups are encouraged to attend.  Requirements for volunteers include attending one additional training after you complete the initial one.  

Check out our website at www.bsu.edu/orchids. 

If interested in Registering for the Volunteer Training, please e-mail Cheryl LeBlanc, Curator at cleblanc@bsu.edu or call 765-285-8839.  

Parking is available near Christy Woods on the Ball State University campus. No permit required on Saturdays. For questions, contact Cheryl LeBlanc or call 765-285-8839. 

In partnership with Zach Kononov of Zachting Studio.

Music expresses that which cannot be simply spoken. Sign up and work with professional actor, Zach Kononov as we explore storytelling techniques through musical theatre.

Upon registration you will receive a Zoom link and workshop information.

In partnership with Zach Kononov of Zachting Studio

Acting for the stage and acting for film require a different set of skills. Today, acting for the camera has become a necessary (and fun) way to perform theatre and share stories. Sign up to day to dive into the world of film.

Upon registration you will receive a Zoom link and workshop information.

Learn how to create three easy hairstyles for all types of medium-to-long length hair in this hands-on workshop. All are welcome regardless of gender! Registration is $5 per family.

All ages welcome

Limited to 8 families

MEET THE MAKER: SteVen Knipp is a certified Paul Mitchell color expert and hairstylist who has been serving the Muncie community for the past 17 years. When his hands aren't tangled up in hair you will find SteVen all over the community volunteering his time, energy, and resources, loving his community and trying to make the world a better place! Find SteVen online at SteVenKnipp.com.

Join students who manage Book Arts Collaborative for a tour of their working museum shop and the opportunity to print and bind a functional, pocket-sized notebook. Operate a 19th-century printing press, pamphlet-stitch a notebook, and finish it off in our guillotine cutter and hydraulic corner rounder. Meet our students and mutually get to know one another as you enjoy this project together.

All ages welcome

Limited to 10 participants

MEET THE MAKER: Book Arts Collaborative was founded in 2015. Its mission is to preserve the apprentice-taught skills of letterpress printing and hand-sewn book binding, and to share those with the public.

Mon Oct 24 and Weds Oct 26 – Learn to create engaging content like selfies or reels with special backgrounds with The Selfie Scene, located in Madjax. Then create your personal brand and put it on your own merch using equipment in the Design Lab! 

VLOG VENTURES

Our four-day camp is designed for elementary aged students and their families to learn the ins and outs of creating YouTube content together. Led by professional teachers, you’ll learn about video production, internet awareness, and career exploration in media fields.

Instructor: Brittany Ciempola 

Scholarships are available to any individuals or families with a demonstrated need. Email Kyra Zylstra, Director of Initiatives and Partnerships, at kyra@madjax.org.

We have gift certificates available! Give the gift of a fun learning experience at Madjax to a friend or loved one. Click here to purchase a gift certificate.

INTRO TO DESIGN

You may not have noticed it before, but the spaces that we live, work, learn, and play in have all be designed by someone. Sure, some have been more intentional and certain details are often afforded more attention, money, and effort, but, nevertheless, decisions have been made. Sometimes the decisions were even made with you in mind!

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Join faculty and students from the Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning to explore the processes designers use to shape the world around us. This is part one of a two-part workshop series. This introduction will provide you with foundational skills that you will practice and exercise before our second workshop’s showcase event.
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Event Details:

***THIS IS A 2-PART WORKSHOP AND YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS***

2-PART WORKSHOP DATES: Saturday September 23 & Saturday, October 28

TIMES: 11:00am-1:00pm

LOCATION: Madjax Maker Force- 515 E. Main St. Muncie, IN 47305

COST: $10 PER PERSON DUE AT REGISTRATION

(Lunch and materials will be provided.)

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This workshop is recommended for 9th-12th grade students with an interest in design, engineering, and/or the built environment.

All of our workshops and classes are led by professional makers, artists, entrepreneurs, educators and community partners. We strive to provide high-quality and unique learning experiences. Registration will close up to 72 hours prior to the start of the event to provide time for instructors to prepare.

*Note: Registrations and email reminders will be processed through SimpleTix. For multi-session workshops, only the first class meeting will appear on your ticket.

Special thanks to our grant funders and donors who make our workshops financially accessible. Scholarships are available for individuals and families with a demonstrated need. Email kyra@madjax.org for more info.