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September 2025 Newsletter
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Upcoming Events and Announcements
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We are blowing glass. This has been going on for a year or better now on Wednesday and Friday nights. Come down for a experience of a life time. Or to watch the demonstration. Lots of action. YES things do break!! Sign up now space is limited: https://firegallery.art/product/houston-glassblowing-class
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I'm stepping into September with fresh work out of the kiln and great energy from recent workshops. The latest soda firing gave us a wide range of beautiful surfaces.
We hope you will join us for our next soda firing on Sept. 5th, 025! Chat with LeRoy and the firing team about how you can get involved!
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Let us know when you are ready to RAKU. We will be firing this Sunday. We have a new kiln.
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Scroll down for highlights from the kiln, photos from the studio, and upcoming ways to get involved.
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August Soda Firing: Kiln Opening Highlights
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We recently unloaded our latest soda firing, and we’re excited to share a look at the results. It was a hot one, so a huge thank you to the firing team that pulled it off! This firing brought a strong mix of surfaces, with both subtle textures and bold glaze effects coming through across the kiln shelves.
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Ash and glaze ran ran down bowls, forming deep reds and areas of crystal growth; the kiln atmosphere delivered a wide range of finishes. Some pieces were heavily flashed near the flame path, while others came out with soft, muted tones from more sheltered spots.
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LeRoy Grubbs and the Fire Gallery Tribe!!
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August Member Challenge: Altered Forms
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This month, we’re challenging you to break the mold, literally. Start with a thrown or handbuilt form, then alter it: stretch it, cut it, paddle it, facet it, dart it, or reshape it in any way that pushes the form beyond its starting point.
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Whether you’re experimenting with oval serving dishes, squared mugs, or faceted vases, this is a chance to play with form, volume, and gesture. Think of it as a way to loosen up and explore how clay responds to being moved.
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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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Join our beginner’s class and learn the basics of borosilicate glasswork while making a mushroom pendant to take home. This workshop results in a stunning wearable piece that's both unique and eye-catching.
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RaKU - Need Banana's Peel
We made a new Raku kiln and will be firing it Sunday, Sunday Sept. 7th Bring your banana peels.
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Contact LeRoy to schedule your raku:
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Thanks for reading, and see you soon
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Whether you're glazing, trimming, firing, or just stopping by to see what's fresh out of the kiln, we’re always glad to have you with us. Keep an eye on out for more workshops and firings coming up later this month.
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Enjoy the start September —and as always, happy making!
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LeRoy & the Fire Gallery Team
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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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