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February 2025 Newsletter
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February is here, and love is in the air—along with the glow of our kilns and torches! We’ve got some exciting events lined up, from a special Valentine’s Date Night pottery class to mesmerizing flame-working workshops and, of course, our much-anticipated soda firing happening February 9th–11th. Read on for all the details!
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Upcoming Events and Announcements
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Valentine’s Date Night – February 14th
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Looking for a creative and romantic way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Join us for a special pottery class where you and your date (or bestie!) can try your hand at the wheel together. Whether you’re crafting matching mugs or a wonky heart-shaped bowl, it’s all about the experience—and we promise plenty of laughs along the way.
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📍 Fire Gallery Studio
🕖 February 14th, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🎟️ Limited spots available – sign up soon!
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The soda kiln is heating up! We’ll be firing from February 9th-11th, and if you’ve got pieces ready, now’s the time to get them prepped.
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Drop-off deadline for pieces: February 8th at 5 PM
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Firing Dates: February 9th-11th
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Unloading & Gallery Walkthrough: TBD Stay Tuned!
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We’ll be sharing snapshots from the firing process in our next update keep an eye out for photos of the work fresh from the flames!
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Flame-Working Classes – Sign Up Now!
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Glass lovers, this one’s for you! Our flame-working classes are open for sign-ups, and whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, you’ll get hands-on experience shaping molten glass into stunning creations.
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This session’s focus: miniature glass mushrooms & pipes. Experiment with color, texture, and fire in this immersive class!
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Fire Gallery Pop-Up
@ Coco's Donuts and Coffee Bar
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Our Pop-up was such a success, you can now find Fire Gallery Memeber’s Pieces at Coco’s Donuts and Coffee Bar. We Will be rotating out stock so if you see something you like be sure to pick it up along with your favorite beverage and donut order! We hope you find something you’re excited to bring home and if not be sure to check back something might just catch your eye!
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Classes & Memberships
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Still chasing those New Year resolutions? February is still a perfect time to pick up a new hobby! Why not get your hands dirty with us and dive into the world of pottery? Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a total beginner, we’ve got something for everyone.
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About Our One Time Wheel Classes
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First time introduction to pottery throwing with the pottery wheel and clay. Learn to use the pottery wheel, center clay and make a bowl, cup or plate. We will have about two hours to play with clay making a couple of piece of pottery like a cup and bowl. BYOB.
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Entry Level – beginners course. Enjoyable fun experience. Making bowls, cups and plates.
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Experienced Pottery course to improve technique and learn more skills.
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This is an open enrollment for students to come and go on their own schedule when gallery is open. Instruction is available with assignments each class.
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Instructors: LeRoy, Sabine, Trey
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Contact LeRoy to schedule your raku:
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leroy@firegallery.art 409-356-4588
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Want to stay in the loop on future classes, firings, and community events? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram or check out our website for updates.
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That’s what is heating up this month at Fire Gallery! Whether you’re getting muddy on Valentine’s, melting glass in a flame-working session, or waiting on those sweet soda-fired results, we’re stoked to have you in the studio.
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See you soon keep creating and keep the fire burning!
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