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May 2025 Newsletter
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Upcoming Events and Announcements
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It’s happening! The Fire Gallery Grand Opening is set for Saturday, May 10th, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and we’d love for you to be part of the celebration!
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We're putting together a fantastic day filled with creativity, community, and hands-on fun. You’ll find tents showcasing local artists, a flameworking demonstration at 12:30 PM, and tie-dye demos later in the afternoon. Our pottery classes will be in full swing too, so you'll get a real sense of the vibrant studio life.
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We're making improvements all around, and yes, the AC is on and ready for summer! Expect glassblowing demonstrations, member tent sales, and a raffle for a free month of pottery classes.
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We’ll also be showing off the results from our latest salt/soda kiln firing, and the sculptural work of LeRoy Grubbs will be on display. Kids can enjoy our outdoor clay play table, and there will be plenty of art and good energy all around.
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Thanks for being part of our growing community. Can’t wait to see you at the studio!
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Fresh look in the Fire Gallery
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Looking for a creative and fun date? Join us for a special pottery class where you and your 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. Taking a moment to look through gallery is a treasure trove of amazing art.
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📍 Fire Gallery Studio
🕖 ,Tuesday - Saturday 1:00, 3:00 & 5:00 PM
🎟️ Limited spots available – sign up soon!
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Fire Gallery Grand Opening
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Saturday, May 10th
12 - 5PM
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Over the past year, our community has poured heart and soul into making Fire Gallery a true home for artists. From insulating the space to setting up heating and cooling, building a soda kiln, and creating a glassworking area, we’ve been hard at work!
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Now, it's time to celebrate. Join us for our official Grand Opening on Saturday, May 10th, from 12–5 PM!
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We’ll be unveiling some exciting updates, including a refreshed gallery space.
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Tents, TyeDie and more with Refreshments provided by local brewery. Mark your calendars this is a day you won’t want to miss!
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Fresh from the Kiln: Loading Soda and Salt Kiln this weekend
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Our latest soda firing was a huge success—one of our best yet! The kiln gods were smiling, and the results speak for themselves.
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Loading the kiln again this weekend before the grand opening.
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Be sure to stop by and check out these stunning pieces from the unload.
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A massive thank you to everyone who makes this happen, from those who started the firing at 4 AM to those who saw it through until 9 PM. Your dedication keeps our studio thriving!
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Interested in being part of the next firing? Talk to LeRoy about the upcoming May session—we’d love to have you join the team!
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Big thanks to Rocco for sharing, teaching and helping with the kiln firing.
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Cheers, the Smoke-it Team
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💐 Don't Forget about Mom this Mother's Day
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Although we're closed on Sundays, we're celebrating all moms with during our studio hours Friday and Saturday, May 9–10. Bring your mom (or someone you love like one!) for a sweet hands-on experience in the studio.
Perfect for beginners, bonding, and making memories.
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Spots are limited, so reserve your space early!
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Houston we are blowing glass.
Come witness the magic of molten glass! Glassblowing sessions are now running Wednesday and Friday nights from 5–9 PM with LeRoy. Whether you're an experienced glass artist or just curious to see the process, come by and check it out!
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About Our One Time Wheel Classes
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Weekly 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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Raku Anytime
We made a new Raku kiln and tested it out this week.
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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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As we head into a busy and exciting season, we’re grateful for the creativity and dedication of our incredible community. Whether you’re gearing up for our Grand Opening, getting involved in soda firings and glassblowing nights, or supporting a great cause at Empty Bowls Houston, there’s something for everyone to be part of this month.
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Stay inspired, keep creating, and we’ll see you in the studio!
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