Lux Incendium is a hands-on maker weekend designed to ignite your creative and technical fire. Whether you’re dreaming of dazzling propane poofers or mesmerizing LEDs, this intensive gives you the knowledge, tools, and safety grounding to bring your vision to life.

Dies Primus: Ars Flammae (Day 1: The Art of Flame)

This is a hands-on workshop designed to demystify the world of flame effects for artists, tinkerers, and curious humans.

Topics covered:

• Fire art culture & safety culture
• Propane system anatomy: tanks, regulators, accumulators, valves
• Solenoids: sizing, wiring, operation
• Pilot lights vs electronic ignition
• Practical demos with poofers, crowns, and safe build zones
• Propane safety (NFPA 160 basics)
• Recreational plumbing
• Schedule 40 vs Schedule 80
• Flare fittings and demo
• An ode to brass fittings

Outcomes

• Understand safe fuel delivery
• Gain confidence in using solenoids and accumulators
• Learn fire marshal-friendly documentation basics
• Leave ready to co-build safe fire effects

Suggested donation: $100 (no one turned away, reach out for a discount code). All levels welcome.
Come ready to learn, play, and leave a little more flammable – in spirit.

Start time: Noon

Camping available: $30/night

Dies Secundus: Ars Lucis (Day 2: The Art of Light)

Topics Covered

• Power: 5v vs 12v, injection, battery vs wall
• Addressable LEDs: WS2812, SK6812, APA102
• Wiring, soldering, and waterproofing techniques
• Controllers: WLED, FastLED, Pixelblaze
• Input triggers (buttons, sensors, audio)
• Diffusion techniques & mounting
• Take home kit available

Outcomes

• Build basic circuits with addressable LEDs
• Design lighting to match artistic intent
• Leave with a small working prototype or take-home kit (optional)

General Information

Location & Vibe

Held at Heart Valley Springs, a glamourustic 50-acre retreat with WiFi, drinking water, and a private spring-fed lake in Bloomingdale Michigan. Quiet nights, dark skies, and creative energy await.

What to Bring

• Notebook & pen
• Closed-toe shoes
• Water, snacks, dinner if hanging out after
• Any hardware you want help with (optional)
• Camping gear if staying overnight

Suggested donation: $60 (no one turned away, reach out for a discount code). All levels welcome.

Start time: Noon