Events Calendar
THIRD THURSDAY WITH MUNCIE MAKERS MARKET
Every Third Thursday, the Muncie Makers Market transforms the first floor of MadJax into a night market experience.
THIRD THURSDAY WITH MUNCIE MAKERS MARKET
Every Third Thursday, the Muncie Makers Market transforms the first floor of MadJax into a night market experience.
THIRD THURSDAY WITH MUNCIE MAKERS MARKET
Every Third Thursday, the Muncie Makers Market transforms the first floor of MadJax into a night market experience.
NOVEMBER FIRST THURSDAY
Join us for First Thursday at MadJax as the building comes alive with creativity, community, and opportunities to explore.
THIRD THURSDAY WITH MUNCIE MAKERS MARKET
Every Third Thursday, the Muncie Makers Market transforms the first floor of MadJax into a night market experience.
THIRD THURSDAY WITH MUNCIE MAKERS MARKET
Every Third Thursday, the Muncie Makers Market transforms the first floor of MadJax into a night market experience.
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.
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.
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.
THIRD THURSDAY WITH MUNCIE MAKERS MARKET
Every Third Thursday, the Muncie Makers Market transforms the first floor of MadJax into a night market experience.
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.
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.
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.
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.
JUNE DOOR DECOR MAKE & TAKE
Create your own patriotic Door Decor in the Design Lab! Assemble, glue, and paint components created in the Design Lab’s Glowforge. Come on your own or bring a few friends! No experience necessary.
All materials and equipment are provided.
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.
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.
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.
THIRD THURSDAY WITH MUNCIE MAKERS MARKET
Every Third Thursday, MadJax Maker Force and the Muncie Makers Market partner to transform the building into an indoor night market experience.
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.
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.
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.
JUNE 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.
JUNE WOOD SHOP: CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMES
Learn how to build a custom picture frame from start to finish in this hands-on woodworking workshop.
JUNE FIRST THURSDAY - NEA BIG READ CELEBRATION WITH MUNCIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Celebrate a year of community connection through the NEA Big Read with an evening of exhibits, activities, food, and creativity at MadJax in partnership with the Muncie Public Library.
TOOLSONG GALLERY OPENING: DEB DRAGOO
TOOLSONG Gallery welcomes a new exhibition featuring work by longtime Muncie artist and arts advocate Debra Gindhart Dragoo. Known for her bold aerosol paintings rooted in collage, assemblage, and social commentary, Gindhart’s work invites viewers into a colorful and thought-provoking exploration of creativity, community, and expression. Opening during First Thursday, the exhibition is free and open to the public.
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.
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.
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.
THIRD THURSDAY WITH MUNCIE MAKERS MARKET
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.