Events

Felting is one of the oldest forms of textile arts. Needle felting begins by rolling a small amount of wool and stabbing it with a needle. It is a quick hobby to learn, and many find it stress-relieving. Get ready for Independence day by creating a Patriotic Needle Felted Design with Hoop Frame! This is a FREE program and all material will be supplied. Ages: 18+ (adults) Location: Innovation Studio (Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 1-3pm Registration is required. Please sign up below.

Register for this in-person class for Beginning Sewing with Singer Sewing Machines to learn about the machine functions, and how to start sewing. Ages 15 and older can attend this class and work with the sewing machines independently. This is a FREE class. Ages: 15+ Location: Innovation Studio (Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 2-4PM Registration is required. Please sign up.

Register for this in-person class on Intro to Cricut Maker 4 to learn how the machine functions, start a new project, and explore the variety of projects you can complete with the Cricut machine ranging from scrapbooking to personalizing clothing items and much more. Ages 15 and older can attend this class and work with the Cricut independently. This is a FREE class. Ages: 15+ Location: Innovation Studio (Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 1-3PM Registration is required. Please sign up.

Come and create a summer themed tumbler cup using the Cricut machine and Mug Heat Press. We will explore how to develop a design using the Cricut machine and then adhere a unique summer pattern to a tumbler cup. Each participant will walk away with their own personalized summer tumbler. Tumbler cups and all materials will be provided. Ages 15 and older can attend this class and work with the Cricut and Mug Heat Press independently. This is a FREE class. Ages: 15+ Location: Innovation Studio (Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 10AM-12PM Registration is required. Please sign up.

Register for this in-person class on Intro to Cricut Maker 4 to learn how the machine functions, start a new project, and explore the variety of projects you can complete with the Cricut machine ranging from scrapbooking to personalizing clothing items and much more. Ages 15 and older can attend this class and work with the Cricut independently. This is a FREE class. Ages: 15+ Location: Innovation Studio (Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 5-7PM Registration is required. Please sign up.

Register for this in-person class to become a Certified User of the 3D Printers in the Innovation Studio. Completion of this training is needed to use any of the four 3D printers at the Arts and Innovation Hub. Registration is required Ages 12 to 14 may register for a learner’s permit certification, but also require an adult aged 18+ to be certified and accompany the minor while using the 3d printers. Ages 15 and older can become certified to work independently with the 3D printers. This is a FREE class. Ages: 15+ Location: Innovation Studio (Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 10AM-12PM Registration is required. Please sign up.

Register for this in-person class to become a Certified User of the 3D Printers in the Innovation Studio. Completion of this training is needed to use any of the four 3D printers at the Arts and Innovation Hub. Registration is required Ages 12 to 14 may register for a learner’s permit certification, but also require an adult aged 18+ to be certified and accompany the minor while using the 3d printers. Ages 15 and older can become certified to work independently with the 3D printers. This is a FREE class. Ages: 15+ Location: Innovation Studio (Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 5PM-7PM Registration is required. Please sign up.

Join us in celebrating our Nation’s 250th Anniversary! Come and create a unique 4th of July Button. You will be provided all materials for this craft, plus your design will be entered into the July 4th Button Contest! Look to vote on these patriotic buttons on Facebook to vote for your favorite! Prizes will be presented to the most popular buttons per age groups! Age: 15+ Location: Innovation Studio (Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 1-3PM Cost: FREE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please sign up.

Join us in celebrating our Nation’s 250th Anniversary! Come and create a unique 4th of July Button. You will be provided all materials for this craft, plus your design will be entered into the July 4th Button Contest! Look to vote on these patriotic buttons on Facebook to vote for your favorite! Prizes will be presented to the most popular buttons per age groups! Age: 15+ Location: Innovation Studio (Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 5-7PM Cost: FREE REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Please sign up.

Register for this in-person class to become a Certified User of the 3D Printers in the Innovation Studio. Completion of this training is needed to use any of the four 3D printers at the Arts and Innovation Hub. Registration is required Ages 12 to 14 may register for a learner’s permit certification, but also require an adult aged 18+ to be certified and accompany the minor while using the 3d printers. Ages 15 and older can become certified to work independently with the 3D printers. This is a FREE class. Ages: 15+ Location: Innovation Studio (Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 10-11AM Registration is required. Please sign up.

Register for this in-person class to become a Certified User of the 3D Printers in the Innovation Studio. Completion of this training is needed to use any of the four 3D printers at the Arts and Innovation Hub. Registration is required Ages 12 to 14 may register for a learner’s permit certification, but also require an adult aged 18+ to be certified and accompany the minor while using the 3d printers. Ages 15 and older can become certified to work independently with the 3D printers. This is a FREE class. Ages: 15+ Location: Innovation Studio (Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 6PM-7PM Registration is required. Please sign up.

Join us for an in-formal, ALL-LEVELS acoustic jam session where local musicians and music lovers gather to make music together. We encourage you to bring your acoustic instrument and join the circle. Andrea Flodder of Cross Porch Pickers will be leading the session. Time: 6-7:45PM Ages: All-levels of Musical Talent Where: Outdoor Event Lawn (BMPL) inside incase of rain

Come and create a summer themed tumbler cup using the Cricut machine. We will explore how to develop a design using the Cricut machine and then adhere a unique summer pattern to a tumbler. Each participant will walk away with their own personalized summer tumbler. Tumbler cups and all materials will be provided. Ages 15 and older can attend this class and work with the Cricut independently. This is a FREE class. Ages: 15+ Location: Innovation Studio (Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 1-3PM Registration is required. Please sign up.

Sublimation prints clear images and designs onto transfer paper with a heat-activated ink. When the paper is heated up, the ink is permanently transferred onto another surface. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop to use during the design portion of this class, but a personal device is not required to attend. Ages: 15+ Time: 1-3PM Location: Innovation Studio (Arts and Innovation HUB) In this program, we will use the sublimation printer to print a unique design and use the heat press to put the design onto a coffee mug. Each participant will walk away with their own personalized coffee mug. Coffee mugs and all materials will be provided. Ages 15 and older can attend this class and work with the heat press independently.

Sublimation prints clear images and designs onto transfer paper with a heat-activated ink. When the paper is heated up, the ink is permanently transferred onto another surface. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop to use during the design portion of this class, but a personal device is not required to attend. Ages: 15+ Time: 5-7PM Location: Innovation Studio (Arts and Innovation HUB) In this program, we will use the sublimation printer to print a unique design and use the heat press to put the design onto a coffee mug. Each participant will walk away with their own personalized coffee mug. Coffee mugs and all materials will be provided. Ages 15 and older can attend this class and work with the heat press independently.

Gary Wintz will give his Annual World Travel Presentation at 6:30-7:50 pm on Thursday, July 30, 2026 at the Batesville Memorial Public Library. Gary was born and raised in the area and has traveled to over 200 countries. He is a tour leader to many foreign lands on all continents. His goal is always to bring people together to celebrate our unity as Hoosiers and humans - locally, nationally, and globally. Time: 6:30-7:50PM Ages: 18+ (FREE) Location: Event Room (Arts and Innovation HUB)

Register for this in-person class for Beginning Sewing with Singer Sewing Machines to learn about the machine functions, and how to start sewing. We will NOT be making a project. We will be going over the functions of the machine and how it works. Ages 15 and older can attend this class and work with the sewing machines independently. This is a FREE class. Ages: 15+ Location: Innovation Studio (Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 9-10AM Registration is required. Please sign up.

Register for this in-person class to become a Certified User of the 3D Printers in the Innovation Studio. Completion of this training is needed to use any of the four 3D printers at the Arts and Innovation Hub. Registration is required Ages 12 to 14 may register for a learner’s permit certification, but also require an adult aged 18+ to be certified and accompany the minor while using the 3d printers. Ages 15 and older can become certified to work independently with the 3D printers. This is a FREE class. Ages: 12+(with an adult) 15+ independently Location: Innovation Studio (Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 11-12PM Registration is required. Please sign up.

Felting is one of the oldest forms of textile arts. Needle felting begins by rolling a small amount of wool and stabbing it with a needle. It is a quick hobby to learn, and many find it stress-relieving. We will be making a felted trinket bowl! This is a FREE program and all material will be supplied. Ages: 18+ (adults) Location: Innovation Studio (Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 1-3pm Registration is required.

Register for this in-person class to become a Certified User of the 3D Printers in the Innovation Studio. Completion of this training is needed to use any of the four 3D printers at the Arts and Innovation Hub. Registration is required Ages 12 to 14 may register for a learner’s permit certification, but also require an adult aged 18+ to be certified and accompany the minor while using the 3d printers. Ages 15 and older can become certified to work independently with the 3D printers. This is a FREE class. Ages: 12+(with an adult) 15+ independently Location: Innovation Studio (Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 6PM-7PM Registration is required. Please sign up.

Register for this in-person class on Intro to Cricut Maker 4 to learn how the machine functions, start a new project, and explore the variety of projects you can complete with the Cricut machine ranging from scrapbooking to personalizing clothing items and much more. Ages 15 and older can attend this class and work with the Cricut independently. This is a FREE class. Ages: 15+ Location: Innovation Studio (Arts & Innovation HUB) Time: 10-11AM Registration is required. Please sign up.