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Oct 5, 2023

Thursday

Oct 13, 2023

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Oct 14, 2023

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Oct 19, 2023

Thursday

Oct 21, 2023

Saturday

  • FAMILY GAME DAY DIY Family Game Day 1pm to 3pm @ Madjax Muncie Design Lab - 1st Floor 515 East Main Street Muncie, In 47302
    Cost: $5 PER FAMILY DUE AT REGISTRATION
    Ages: 16+; 6+ with registered adult
    FAMILY GAME DAY FAMILY GAME DAY

    Dice, cards, and spinners, oh my! This delightful and interactive workshop is designed to bring friends and families together for a day of fun, creativity, and bonding through the joy of games. Unleash your imagination and embark on a creative journey to design and conceptualize your own personalized board game or interactive activity.

    From brainstorming game mechanics and crafting game boards to designing characters and game pieces, participants will have the freedom to let their creativity soar. Various materials, art supplies, and tools will be provided.

    Participants will also be able to explore the Design Lab and learn about the different technologies available to create custom game pieces.


    Event Details:

    DATE: Saturday, October 21

    TIME: 1:00–3:00pm

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

    COST: $5 PER FAMILY DUE AT REGISTRATION

    This workshop is recommended for adults or families. Youth aged 16 or older may register independently. Youth younger than 16 may register with an adult. This workshop is led by Educator in Residence Jenifer Pierce, a special education teacher at Northside Middle School.

    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.

Oct 26, 2023

Thursday

Oct 28, 2023

Saturday

  • Build An Electric Two-String Guitar 1pm to 4pm @ Madjax Muncie Classroom 109 / Design Lab - 1st Floor 515 East Main Street Muncie, In 47302
    Cost: $20 per person due at registration
    Ages: 16+; 13+ with registered adult

    Participants will build a two-string guitar using a cigar box and a round wooden dowel. They will install an electric guitar pickup, and they will learn the basics of tuning and playing the instrument using a guitar slide.

    Event Details:

    DATE: Saturday, October 28

    TIME: 1:00–4:00pm

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

    COST: $20 PER PERSON DUE AT REGISTRATION

    This workshop is recommended for adults. Youth aged 16 or older may register independently. Youth younger than 13 or older may register if accompanied by a registered adult. Participants are expected to have a basic knowledge of using hand tools. This workshop is led by Maker in Residence Michael Pounds, a retired music composition professor and former mechanical engineer.

    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.

Nov 2, 2023

Thursday

  • Carrie Wright Silk Gifts and Gallery Carrie Wright Silk Gifts and Gallery Cornerstone Center for the Arts The Delaware County Historical Society Kerry Shaw at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Larry Fentz at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Martin Price at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Linked with Meg, outside Dandelions Boutique Laurie Lunsford, Muncie Artist Guild's Laurie Lunsford, Muncie Artist Guild's Laurie Lunsford, Muncie Artist Guild's Muncie Makers Market Radical Makers at Plyspace Cajun Night at Vera Mae's November's First Thursday (full listing) 5pm to 8pm @ Downtown Muncie
    Carrie Wright Silk Gifts and Gallery Carrie Wright Silk Gifts and Gallery Carrie Wright Silk Gifts and Gallery Carrie Wright Silk Gifts and Gallery Cornerstone Center for the Arts Cornerstone Center for the Arts The Delaware County Historical Society The Delaware County Historical Society Kerry Shaw at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Kerry Shaw at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Larry Fentz at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Larry Fentz at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Martin Price at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Martin Price at Gordy Fine Art and Framing Co. Linked with Meg, outside Dandelions Boutique Linked with Meg, outside Dandelions Boutique Laurie Lunsford, Muncie Artist Guild's Laurie Lunsford, Muncie Artist Guild's "Artist of the Month" Laurie Lunsford, Muncie Artist Guild's Laurie Lunsford, Muncie Artist Guild's "Artist of the Month" Laurie Lunsford, Muncie Artist Guild's Laurie Lunsford, Muncie Artist Guild's "Artist of the Month" Muncie Makers Market Muncie Makers Market Radical Makers at Plyspace Radical Makers at Plyspace Cajun Night at Vera Mae's Cajun Night at Vera Mae's

    Carrie Wright Silk Gifts and Gallery
    405 S. Walnut (above the Caffeinery)
    Carrie Wright Silk presents Scenes from the Atlantic:  Come see all of the oil paintings created en plein air during Dan & Carrie’s most recent vacation to the ocean! Plus jewelry, home decor, tree ornaments, original art print calendars, glass work, and so much more, all crafted by Indiana artists! This is also a great opportunity to peruse the remaining pieces of silk art Carrie has for sale and to discuss a possible commission for your home or office. Come shop all the one of a kind treasures before they’re off to their new homes! 

    Cornerstone Center for the Arts
    520 E. Main
    Local Artists to Display and Sell Work at Cornerstone in November
    Muncie–Cornerstone Center for the Arts, 520 East Main St., again will host local artists and Cornerstone artists in displaying and selling their work Nov. 2nd from 5-8 p.m. in the Great Room. Artist in Residence Debra Gindhart Dragoo is coordinating this event.

    Community artists participating this November include Val Kelley, Mikell Vawter, Maya Doss, Angel Gillette, Megan Senate, Assata Flannigan, Liliana Osborne, Casey Myers, Jadon Stamm, Tom Stader, Janessa Erickson, Bards On The Run, Jill Palumbo, Anne Maddox, Jennifer Morris, Stephen B. Millben II, William Erickson, Danielle Hill, her daughter and Ashley Lambert 

    Cornerstone artists include Eugene Boyd, Mike Lassiter, Debra Gindhart Dragoo and Olivia Morrow. 

    Americana/Folk Musicians Jack Burton, Shari Flanders, David Calvin and Woody Statler will perform. 

    The featured artist for November is Marcia Wade, a retired MCS Muncie Community Schools educator. She and her late husband were dedicated art collectors and patrons of Muncie artwork. Most of the pieces of this donation were originally purchased from Gordy’s Fine Arts and Framing.

    There are over forty pieces including ceramics, sculpture, prints, paintings and drawings. 

    If you’re currently a local art collector you will not want to miss this incredible art installation.

    All proceeds go to Cornerstone Center for the Arts who will be exhibiting work in an exhibit in Cornerstone’s Judith Barnes Memorial Gallery. Those who want to participate should email Dragoo at Cornerstone at ecoartfun@gmail.com

    Cornerstone Center for the Arts offers opportunities for creative expression for all through community and rental spaces in a historic setting. Cornerstone is home to 

    The Masterworks Chorale and Orchestra Indiana. For additional information go to www.cornerstonearts.org

    Dandelions Flowers and Gifts
    120 S. Walnut
    Linked With Meg will be at Dandelions for November’s First Thursday!

    Linked With Meg is a permanent jewelry company started and run by a Ball State student! Linked with Meg offers rings, bracelets, anklets, necklaces, and body wraps! I provide silver and gold options! These jewelry pieces are a unique experience to make you spruce up your everyday look! These pieces are meant to last for however long YOU want! 

    https://linkedwithmeg.info 

    Delaware County Historical Society
    520 E. Main (Cornerstone)
    “Death and Dying in Muncie: An All Souls Day Presentation”:
    Join the Delaware County Historical Society at 7:00pm on November 2 for an All Souls Day panel presentation about death and dying at Cornerstone Center for the Arts. DCHS historians Zac Bow, Chris Flook, Bob Good, Karen Good, and Karen Vincent will explore and present about death and dying, tombstone restoration, Beech Grove Cemetery, and much more. The First Thursday event is free to attend and located in the Legacy Room at Cornerstone.

    Questions? contact@delawarecountyhistory.org

    Gordy Fine Art & Framing Co. 
    224 E. Main
    Gordy Fine Art & Framing party for Our Time, Our Art, Thursday November 2, 5 – 8 pm. 
    Gordy Fine Art and Framing is proud to highlight the artworks of three artist friends, Larry Fentz, Martin Price, and Kerry Shaw. After retiring from long careers in education, marketing, and graphic arts, they now focus their time on the art they enjoy making. This show brings them together for one creative viewing experience. The final party for the show will be on First Thursday November 2, from 5 – 8 pm. Light refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend.  The exhibit will remain on view through November 11th. 

    More info about the artists:
    Larry Fentz 
    Larry was born and raised in central Indiana. His art career started in the mid 1970’s along with his passion for watercolor painting.  Larry worked several years as a technical draftsman, artist, and designer for commercial design studios in Indianapolis. In 1983 he moved to Muncie to work as a staff artist at Paws Inc., home of the Garfield comic strip.  For 33 years he was an integral part of the comic strip production and merchandising art as an inker and airbrush artist. 

    Larry has pursued watercolor painting for over 40 years. He is considered a transparent watercolor artist on the contemporary side of traditional. He is a member of the Hoosier Salon, American Watercolor Society (AWS), and the Kentucky Watercolor Society (KWS). He is a Signature member of the Watercolor Society of Indiana (WSI) and a lifetime Signature member of the Whiskey Painters of America.

    Martin Price
    In the fall of Marty’s third year at Taylor University, he saw for the first time in his life a pot being thrown on the wheel. He realized then that clay was what he wanted to learn. Marty got his master’s degree in art education from Ball State University.  He taught high school art for 29 years retiring from Wapahani High School. In 2008 Marty and his wife spent the winter in Colorado specifically to learn the raku technique from potters in Colorado Springs.  His current work is balanced with raku and high fired functional as well as occasional wood fired pottery. Marty is an Indiana Artisan who has worked in clay for more than 40 years. 

    Kerry Shaw
    Growing up in the Midwest, Kerry had an interest in life outdoors and drawing from a very early age. He attended Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida where he studied fine art and graphic design. Later, he graduated from Ball State University where he studied graphic design and photography. He enjoyed a 22-year career with Ball Corporation as a designer and director of communications, followed by a 20-year career with Anderson University as a designer and director of publications. In addition, he has operated his own design firm, shawDesign, since 1996. 

    After retiring from Anderson University, he began to paint again. Capturing the light on a face or landscape of interest has always been the driving force of his paintings. Kerry’s memberships include the Indiana Plein Air Painters Association (IPAPA), Hoosier Salon and the Santa Rita Art League. He also paints with the Tucson Barrio Painters and various other well-known artists. Kerry and his wife Donna reside in Muncie, Indiana and winter in Green Valley, Arizona.

    Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company promotes talented artists, offers advanced photo printing services, provides appraisals, restores antique frames, and specializes in expert design and craftsmanship for framing and displaying treasured family possessions and works of art. Regular business hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm, Saturday, 10 am – 3 pm. Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company is located at 224 East Main Street, next door to Muncie Civic Theatre. For more information, visit www.gordyframing.com or call 765-284-8422.

    Harmony Movement Studio
    312 E. Main
    Join Harmony Movement Studio for a free open house during First Thursday! Swing by anytime between 6 and 8 for snacks, music, a free mini lesson, and the chance to get the most memorable Christmas present of the year! Experiences are more memorable than items, and the gift of dance lessons is a skill you can enjoy for a lifetime. Stop by and see us at 312 E Main Street!

    Muncie Artist’s Guild
    Various locations
    Laurie Lunsford is our Muncie Artists Guild's Artist of the Month for November 2023. 

    Laurie's Artist Statement/Bio: 
    I love everything about the outdoors....and people. Plein air painting provides the opportunity to paint not only what is in front of me, but also how I feel about it, using all of my senses. Painting portraits provides the joy of looking into another person's face many minutes at a time. Using pastels, if they were not so messy, is my favorite medium because of their vibrant and pure color. I also like to flow with watercolors. I have taught art in elementary schools. Now that I am retired, I enjoy interacting with small groups of kids, not only through art, but poetry, games, and gardening. Since retirement, I have written and illustrated ten children's picture books. (All of them are on Amazon) "The Solar Eclipse is Coming" was just released, and is very timely in this season. 

    Listing of works on display: 
    Laurie Lunsford "Three on a Sled" Pastels 23x27 $400  
    Laurie Lunsford "Geraniums" Watercolor and Acrylic 19x23 $250  
    Laurie Lunsford "Dutro Ernst Bouquet" Pastels 23x27 $450 
    Laurie Lunsford "Tipping Vase" Pastels 17x21 $350  
    Laurie Lunsford "Plein Air at Oakhurst Gardens" Pastels 18x22 $250 

    Her work will be shown at the following locations: 
    Northwest Bank (E Charles), Old National Bank (S Madison), Rosebud Coffee House, Vera Mae's Bistro, and Parlour Salon 

    Muncie Makers Market
    Corner of Walnut and Adams
    The Muncie Makers Market is happy to be a part of Muncie’s First Thursday community events, a popular local monthly tradition, going many years back, with all sorts of vendors, artists, and entertainers set up throughout Downtown Muncie. Assuming good weather, the Muncie Makers Market will set up on the sidewalks by the corner of Walnut and Adams Streets for all of the 2023 First Thursday gatherings, and be open ‪to the public from 5-8pm. The Muncie Makers Market is a registered farmers market featuring handmade creations, homemade foods, and locally grown produce! All Vendors must register in advance. 

    PlySpace
    304 S. Walnut
    RADICAL MAKERS is a salon-style exhibition of jewelry and metalwork by the multi-talented artists who are leading the Radical Jewelry Makeover: Midwest Edition. Over the last 15 years, the Radical Jewelry Makeover has prompted jewelry and metal artists to rethink and challenge their practice as a maker by asking them to consider the environmental consequences of the jewelry industry. This exhibition will highlight the personal artwork of the many artists who are helping to guide and educate both students and the community through radical jewelry maker parties, workshops, and lectures about the process of ethical metalsmithing.

    RADICAL MAKERS will be on exhibition for the month of November, with an opening on November 2nd from 5-8 PM. Alongside the exhibition opening, the Ball State University Metals Guild will have a selection of handmade jewelry for sale.

    Vera Mae’s Bistro
    207-209 S. Walnut
    First Thursday Cajun Night at Vera’s! Featuring Fresh Oysters and other Cajun fixin’s.

     

  • Muncie Makers Market at First Thursday 5pm @ Corner of Walnut & Adams Streets On the sidewalks! Corner of Walnut & Adams - Downtown Muncie.

    First Thursdays with the Muncie Makers Market are coming soon! 🌱 #ShopSmall #BuyLocal

     

    The Muncie Makers Market is happy to be a part of Muncie’s First Thursday community events in Downtown Muncie! 🍃 This is a popular local monthly tradition, going many years back, with all sorts of vendors, artists, and entertainers set up throughout Downtown Muncie. It’s a casual, relaxed evening outdoors, and we help to bring folks to the area. We are looking forward to a great turn out!

     

    Assuming good weather, the Muncie Makers Market will set up every month on the sidewalks by the corner of Walnut and Adams Streets for the 2023 First Thursday gatherings, and be open ‪to the public from 5-8p‬. 🌿 The Muncie Makers Market is a registered farmers market featuring handmade creations, homemade foods, and locally grown produce! We hope you come see us and enjoy a lovely evening with your community!

     

    All Vendors must register in advance - watch for the “Call for Vendors” posts in our Facebook group for all event details and to sign up to sell with us, thank you! 💚

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/       

  • Muncie Makers Market at First Thursday 5pm @ Corner of Walnut & Adams Streets On the sidewalks! Corner of Walnut & Adams - Downtown Muncie.

    First Thursdays with the Muncie Makers Market are coming soon! 🌱 #ShopSmall #BuyLocal

     

    The Muncie Makers Market is happy to be a part of Muncie’s First Thursday community events in Downtown Muncie! 🍃 This is a popular local monthly tradition, going many years back, with all sorts of vendors, artists, and entertainers set up throughout Downtown Muncie. It’s a casual, relaxed evening outdoors, and we help to bring folks to the area. We are looking forward to a great turn out!

     

    Assuming good weather, the Muncie Makers Market will set up every month on the sidewalks by the corner of Walnut and Adams Streets for the 2023 First Thursday gatherings, and be open ‪to the public from 5-8p‬. 🌿 The Muncie Makers Market is a registered farmers market featuring handmade creations, homemade foods, and locally grown produce! We hope you come see us and enjoy a lovely evening with your community!

     

    All Vendors must register in advance - watch for the “Call for Vendors” posts in our Facebook group for all event details and to sign up to sell with us, thank you! 💚

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/1627047027524961/       

  • Thursday Night Open Jam 6pm to 10pm @ Farm Stand Second Story Lounge Across From the Muncie Civic Theatre 107 S Mulberry St. Muncie, IN. 47305
    Ages: 18+

    An open jam with local Musicians hosted by Chad Nordhoff, a fantastic musician. Cocktail specials and dinner specials!

  • BUTTON NOTEBOOKS Stitched Button Notebooks 6pm to 8:30pm @ Madjax Muncie Classroom 109 - 1st Floor 515 East Main Street Muncie, In 47302
    Cost: $5 per person due at registration
    Ages: 16+; 13+ with registered adult
    BUTTON NOTEBOOKS BUTTON NOTEBOOKS

    Learn to stitch and embellish unique notebooks using ephemera, stamps, waxed linen cording, and upcycled materials. These make lovely upcycled gifts that you can make in batches with things you find around the house and a few special supplies and tools!


    Event Details:

    DATE: Thursday, November 2

    TIME: 6:00–8:30pm

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

    COST: $5 PER PERSON DUE AT REGISTRATION

    This workshop is recommended for adults. Youth aged 16 or older may register independently. Youth younger than 13 or older may register if accompanied by a registered adult. This workshop is led by Maker in Residence Molly Schaller.

    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.

Nov 3, 2023

Friday

Nov 4, 2023

Saturday

  • SUB & STITCH Sub & Stitch Ornaments 1pm to 3:30pm @ Madjax Muncie Design Lab - 1st Floor 515 East Main Street Muncie, In 47302
    Cost: $5 per person due at registration
    Ages: 16+; 13+ with registered adult
    SUB & STITCH SUB & STITCH

    Create your own custom photo ornament! Participants will learn how to sublimate print a photo onto fabric and will then learn basic embroidery stitches and techniques to embellish and creatively adorn their favorite photos. Embellished photos will then be cut out, a ribbon hanger attached, and sewn together and stuffed like a small pillow to create a dimensional ornament.


    Event Details:

    DATE: Saturday, November 4

    TIME: 1:00–3:30pm

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

    COST: $5 PER PERSON DUE AT REGISTRATION

    This workshop is recommended for adults or families. Youth aged 16 or older may register independently. Youth 13 or older may register if accompanied by a registered adult. This workshop is led by Maker in Residence Mary Arnett-Delaney.

    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.

Nov 11, 2023

Saturday

  • STAMPS Custom Rubber Stamps 1pm to 3pm @ Madjax Muncie Design Lab - 1st Floor 515 East Main Street Muncie, In 47302
    Cost: $5 per person due at registration
    Ages: 16+; 13+ with registered adult
    STAMPS STAMPS

    Design and Create your very own custom monogram or image rubber stamp. Unleash your creativity and make your mark with the Custom Rubber Stamps workshop, where you'll dive into the world of personalized design using the state-of-the-art Glowforge Laser Cutter. This hands-on workshop offers a unique opportunity to craft bespoke rubber stamps that reflect your individual style and artistic flair.

    By the end of the Custom Rubber Stamps workshop, you'll walk away with a set of beautifully designed and crafted rubber stamps that are exclusively yours. These stamps can be used for scrapbooking, card making, art projects, stationery, and more, adding a personal touch to every creation.

    Participants should have a basic computer knowledge. Completed stamps will be cut on the Glowforge Laser Cutter and will be available for pickup on Thursday, November 16 from 5–8pm. A variety of inks and stationary will be available for you to sample as you start your creative journey.

    Event Details:

    ***THIS WORKSHOP REQUIRES YOU TO PICK UP YOUR FINISHED PROJECT ON A SEPARATE DATE***

    DATES/TIMES: (Design/Create) Saturday, November 11; 1:00–3:00PM 

                          (Pick-up) Thursday, November 16; 5:00-8:00PM

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

    COST: $5 PER PERSON DUE AT REGISTRATION

    This workshop is recommended for adults. Youth aged 16 or older may register independently. This workshop is led by Maker in Residence Lena Reid.

    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.