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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 22nd. Read on for all the details!
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Upcoming Events and Announcements
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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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The soda kiln is heating up! We’ll be firing from February 22nd, 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 20th to 22nd.
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Firing Dates: February 22nd
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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 Soda Kiln
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We are firing the kiln. You got to see it to really love it! What comes out of these firings is heart stopping. Swing by to see for yourself.
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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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