ECI Events

We are so excited to host Lamarr Williford at Harmony Movement Studio on Saturday, July 27th for his West Coast Swing Workshop!
3:00 PM - West Coast Swing Workshop with Lamarr Williford
5:00 PM - Italian Dinner
7:00 PM - All Levels West Coast Swing Class
8:00 PM - Swing/Latin Social Dance
Join us for a full day of learning and followed by swing dancing in our main room and Latin dancing in our back room! Get your All-Day Pass for only $60 while supplies last! Register using the ticket link!

Join us for a relaxing and creative session where you'll learn the renowned techniques of Bob Ross himself. A Certified Ross Instructor will guide you step-by-step as you paint your own masterpiece using Bob's "wet-on-wet" method. Whether you're a seasoned painter or a complete beginner, you'll leave feeling inspired and accomplished. So grab a brush and let's make some happy little trees together! 

This workshop space is accessible for those using mobility aids. Painting workshops are suitable for ages 14 and above.

Location: L.L. Ball Home 
Cost: $75
Member discounts apply 

Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors and paint in the building where The Joy of Painting was filmed! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!” 

Painting workshops are suitable for ages 14 and above.

Registration deadline: August 8 

Calling all creative tweens! Dive into the fascinating world of copper enameling and unleash your artistic flair as you craft your own kiln-fired masterpiece. Don't miss out on this hands-on opportunity to explore a unique art form and create something truly extraordinary. 

All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided. Tween Glass Workshops are intended for ages 11–13.

Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from experienced Certified Ross Instructors and paint at Minnetrista! Just bring yourself, and we will provide everything you need to have a wonderful time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!” 

Painting workshops are suitable for ages 14 and above.

Registration deadline: August 20 

Dive into the world of glass mosaics during this immersive, three-day workshop. Using your own custom-designed pattern, you'll craft a stunning glass mosaic panel. Get ready to unleash your creativity as you work with glass-cutting tools and grinders to bring your artistic vision to life! Participants will be contacted beforehand to discuss pattern requirements. 

Prior experience with glass cutting is necessary for this workshop. All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided. Glass Workshops are 13 & up unless otherwise noted.

Participants will have the opportunity to craft their own spooky haunted house fused glass panel, employing a range of glass techniques to bring their chilling creation to life. 

All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided. Glass Workshops are 13 & up unless otherwise noted.

Registration deadline: September 16

Participants will have the opportunity to craft their own spooky haunted house fused glass panel, employing a range of glass techniques to bring their chilling creation to life. 

All tools, supplies, and safety gear will be provided. Glass Workshops are 13 & up unless otherwise noted.

Learn how to master the art of grant writing at our hands-on workshop!
About this Event

Welcome to the Grant Writing Mastery Workshop! Join us at the Innovation Connector for an interactive event where you'll learn the ins and outs of successful grant writing. This in-person workshop is designed for both beginners and experienced grant writers looking to enhance their skills. Our expert facilitator, Dr. Teresa Jeter, will cover key strategies, tips, and best practices to help you secure funding for your projects. Don't miss this opportunity to level up your grant writing game! . Register now to secure your spot!

Join Niki Diconcini and Brittany Heyboer, two incredible marketing gurus, for a dynamic, two-part workshop that combines actionable takeaways and holistic approaches to mindset and marketing within your business and your life. Gain insights and practical strategies to elevate your marketing efforts and cultivate a confident mindset that drives success.
Part I: Cultivate a Confident You: Overcoming self-doubt in your life and biz (or career)
You find yourself held back by self-doubt in your personal or professional life, don’t you? Paralyzing you from moving forward in the direction you know you are meant for. Whether you're aiming to advance your career or grow your business, confidence is crucial in your success. This interactive workshop is designed to empower you with practical insights and techniques to conquer self-doubt and unleash a more confident you. By the end of this workshop, you will have the mindset, skills, and tools to silence your inner critic, step into your power, and navigate your career path with clarity, confidence, and courage. Join us in transforming self-doubt into self-assurance and charting a path toward your version of success.

This is perhaps the best course we teach beyond Open Water Diver. This is a two-day weekend course with classroom, hands on experience and emergency scenarios. 

In this course students will learn to identify signs of an incident before it becomes an accident. Students will learn CARE: Cognizance, Assessment, Rescue and Evacuation. 
The course also focuses on how stress levels in buddy pairs can be identified and reduced before either buddy gets into trouble causing an incident that leads to an accident. With this course divers will become more cognizant on every dive and learn to recognize signs of trouble in themselves and their buddy.

This is a two day course both Saturday and Sunday
Cost is $150- does not include rental gear students may need.

Ball State University’s Field Station and Environmental Education Center is hosting this hands-on workshop to demonstrate practical, low- cost techniques to create or restore natural and native wetland habitats. Participants learn to select suitable locations, test soil texture, choose appropriate construction techniques, work with heavy equipment operators, and select and establish native wetland plants. 

Renowned instructor, Tom Biebighauser, teaches wetland restoration workshops worldwide. Participants actively engage in design and construction of natural-appearing and functioning wetlands.