7 upcoming events with the educational demonstrations tag

Pet Productions | March 30 at Madjax

Create your own personalized pet accessories! Learn about 3D and sublimation printing. Choose from a variety of pet products for dogs, cats, and more. NOTE: While pets are treasured members of our households, they don’t make for great collaborators in the Design Lab. Please leave your pets at home.

Instructor: James Lodl

Recommended ages: 13 through adult
Ages 8–12 may accompany a registered adult

Play is the first way we learn; it continues to be the best way throughout our lives. Join George Buss, Former VP of Visitor Experience at Minnetrista, and Paul Gestwicki from Ball State University as they share about the partnership between their two organizations. They will talk about how their community partnership helps students explore Minnetrista through game design and the projects that have come from it, like the “Canning Heroes” game in the Oakhurst home!

Learn the basics of using the Canva design platform, then create and print your own personalized stickers. Stickers can be used for hydro-flasks, laptop cases, phone cases, wall decor (they peel off easily), window clings, etc.

You may also bring original artwork, photos or create a hand drawn design to use on your stickers.

Instructors: Meghan Anacker and Olivia Ward

Date: Thursday, April 13 | 4–7 pm

Recommended ages: 13 through adult

Ages 6–12 may accompany a registered adult

Cost: $5

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

April showers bring May flowers! Use watercolor paints to create your own spring scenes in Betty’s Cabin as we celebrate color returning to our gardens!

Presented by Patterson Block

Learn how rain barrels can help contribute to a more sustainable local ecosystem, and learn to build your own rain barrel. Make a barrel and take it home ready to use.

There are two registration options for this workshop. Please make sure you choose the correct registration button for your preferred option below:

Barrel and Education only: You will receive a list of supplies to purchase on your own, plus a reclaimed barrel free of charge.

Barrel, Education, and Kit with guided instruction: For only $15 you will receive all the parts, the reclaimed barrel, and the on-site instruction to complete your kit during the event.

Instructor: Jason Donati, Stormwater/Recycling Educator at the Muncie Sanitary District

Date: Thursday, April 20 | 6–8 pm

Recommended ages: 16 through adult

Ages 8–15 may accompany a registered adult

Cost: $0 – Barrel ONLY, no parts kit | $15 – Barrel AND Parts Kit

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

Cost: $16; member discounts apply

This Tea & Talk is the perfect opportunity for those looking to dive into the history of Muncie. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and tea while you learn about the Lenape Native American village of Munseetown and the colonization of East Central Indiana.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor: LifeStream Services.

May 12; 4–8 p.m. & 13; 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Free community event

Discover beautiful plants, landscaping tools, and crafts to enhance your summer gardening projects! Meet vendors, get tips from horticulture experts, and spend time with friends and family at this fun community event. Our Farmers Market will also be open on Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

In partnership with LeafGuard