WORKSHOP DAY

Color, Culture and Sole: The HUES Footwear Design Workshop

Join Bigger Than Sneakers for an immersive, hands-on experience for high school students only. This workshop invites participants to explore the dynamic world of footwear design, focusing on the powerful intersection of creativity, storytelling, color, and materials. Discover how design elements can communicate unique stories and messages—while also highlighting the importance of personal expression in footwear design.

• Ages: High School

• Cost: FREE

• Workshop Time: 1.5 hours

• Start Times: 12pm, 2pm, 4pm

Floral Design with Frida's Flowers

In this hands-on workshop, Madeline leads you through creating a bold, eclectic bouquet while exploring how personal stories and social norms shape our sense of beauty. Part floral class, part creative coaching—you’ll create a beautiful floral arrangement and gain freedom to design on your own terms.

• Ages: Adults

• Cost: $35

• Workshop Time: 45 minutes

• Start Times: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

Kicasso Sneaker Art

The painting class with a kick! You don't have to be an artist to enjoy our sneaker art experience, and it's fun for all ages. Our classes are self-guided, with cool instructors to help bring out the creative side in you. Participants will receive instructions on how to paint their very own pair of shoes. Kicasso brand canvas shoes and supplies are included with admission.

• Ages: Elementary + Middle School + Adults

• Cost: $50

• Workshop Time: 2.5 hours

• Start Times: 1pm, 4pm

Tag & Technique: Intro to Graffiti

Dive into the world of graffiti with local graffiti artists Ess Mckee & Andre Parnell in this hands-on crash course! Learn essential terms, tools, and techniques while creating your own custom tag. From spray can control to bold lettering and storytelling, this workshop is all about expression, color, and creative confidence.

• Ages: All Ages

• Cost: $25

• Workshop Time: 1.5 hour

• Start Times: 12pm, 2:30pm, 4pm

27th Letter of the Alphabet

What if there was a letter that came after Z? In this playful, hands-on workshop, attendees will dream up a brand-new letter, then bring it to life through drawing, shape-building, and creative storytelling. A perfect way to mix imagination, design thinking, and a whole lot of fun.

• Ages: High School & Adults

• Cost: FREE

• Workshop Time: 45 minutes

• Start Times: 3:15pm, 4:15pm, 5:15pm

LIVE Screen Printing with The Wandering Press

Join The Wandering Press for a one-of-a-kind, all-ages screen printing workshop at the IDW25 Workshop Day.

Prepay to secure your exclusive IDW event shirt or poster, featuring Hues-inspired artwork by local illustrator & graffiti artist Ess McKee—and print it yourself, live at the event!

• Ages: All Ages

• Cost: $5-$15

HOW IT WORKS:

• Prepay to Reserve: Guarantee your poster by purchasing in advance—limited quantities available!

• Print It Live: Head to The Wandering Press booth to screen print your poster with the team’s guidance.

BONUS: The Wandering Press is donating 10% of all sales back to Indy Design Week to support future creative programming!
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