Blog
Kate Baldwin
|Dec 19th, 2018
Making A Winter Wonderland
Holiday shopping has a whole new look these days. What used to be family caravans to shopping centers for day-long adventures, are now a few quick hours online snatching up the best digital deals.
The glowing screens luring us all into the convenience of one-stop shopping may allow us to quickly wrap up our holiday needs, but what has happened to the magic of the shopping experience?
Karla Ross
|Dec 19th, 2018
Make Your Meeting More
Are your meeting attendees jaded and bored by the same old stale routine? Would you like to engage with your team in a refreshing and meaningful way? You are not alone. Psychology Today suggests the way we have been structuring our meetings is based on an outdated understanding of how our brains work. In fact, studies show only 5% of the people who attend a meeting will recall the figures and statistics discussed.
Callie King
|Dec 18th, 2018
Rachel Schutt
The Idea Foundry supports inclusivity and empowerment for makers of all kinds. It’s not uncommon to find women working in traditionally male arenas like the woodshop and blacksmith shop. Our own staff is largely made up of influential and talented women.
Callie King
|Nov 30th, 2018
Classes This Week
Whether you are looking for personal enrichment, skill building or a unique experience the Idea Foundry has plenty of options. Rekindle your curiosity, learn more about something that sparks your interest, or check out a new subject you know nothing about (yet). Our calendar is full of new experiences.
Karla Ross
|Nov 29th, 2018
Commissioning Maker Magic
When I joined the Idea Foundry as the Events Coordinator back in July, I knew I had found a community and not just an employer. One of the things I’ve enjoyed most about being here is meeting so many unique and talented people. My admiration for artists, makers, and creatives has led to a healthy and growing collection of local art. So it comes as no surprise when my new nest needed feathering, I would look to the skillful members of the Idea Foundry for assistance.
Rebecca Gimblett
|Nov 26th, 2018
Winter Programs at the Idea Foundry
THE FORCE AWAKENS- CLASS FACTS
When November 1st arrived, I began receiving all the class dates for the coming quarter - December to February and a few March and April dates too if the instructor was feeling particularly available to commit that far ahead.
Being new to this position, this was my first time properly engaging with the full list of class dates moving forward. And as scary as it can be to receive 40 or so emails in a very short amount of time, it’s also extremely rewarding to see the eagerness of our amazing instructors.
Rebecca Gimblett
|Nov 17th, 2018
Maker Kids
“Through structured play, our educational workshops integrate visual art with performance art to build character.” Super Art League Aim
I was that kid in class who would turn bright red if the teacher asked me a question, and I was a super nerd, so it wasn’t a fear of not knowing the answer but just a general feeling of unease at being the center of attention.