Fired Up Pottery

Fired Up Pottery - Madison, Wisconsin

 How does Fired Up Pottery work?  You walk in, and we help you get started with an art project.  Allow an hour to 90 minutes for most projects.  Pieces are ready in about 7 to 10 days.  (See explanation below why it takes so long...)   We also ship finished projects.  Most people start with Pottery painting or Glass fusing.  Glass fusing is easy, it is like making a sugar cookie; you put glass on top of glass and glue it.  We put it in the kiln and fuse it together.

 

People are surprised when we say we do art with all ages, including babies and toddlers.

Projects for babies:  Hand and Foot Print art, of course!  We will help you with the prints and writing.

Projects for Toddlers:  Let them paint in medium to light colors and we can also add a hand or foot print.

Projects for kids under 6:  They are also great ages to do hand or footprint art.  They also like to use a lot of color when painting, and are becoming interested in making art the "right" color, so we see more brown dogs and less purple dogs.  They are interested in painting the entire piece, leaving less white space than they did when younger.  Kids this age make great art!  

We also have a Kids on the Pottery Wheel class for ages 3 and up ($25).

Why does the pottery take 7-10 days to get back?  Our kilns are big, and it takes two days to fire a project from load to unload.  We have to have enough art to run the kilns, and for most weeks that means we run the kilns twice a week.  After you paint, we dip the pieces in clear glaze to make them shiny, and so all the clay is covered. We let that clear coat dry, then we load them into the kiln on stilts.  Kiln loading takes a couple of hours.  After unloading the kiln, we check the pieces over and if there is a flaw (rare!) we will fix it and refire, which uses up a couple more days.  We then Dremel the sharp points off the bottom of the piece, match it with your name and contact you.

It is a great day to create art.

 Make some memories today.

Testimonials:

 

Iris from Madison:  My niece an I had fun doing this together.  We could each do our own things and be creative in our own unique ways.  I can't wait to see how our projects turn out.

Sawyer (9 years old):  I really like arts and crafts and its relaxing"

Cole:  My girlfriend and I came for a pottery class for an anniversary, and let me tell you it was so much fun. The instructor Kim was cheerful, knowledgeable, and very patient. She was excellent at gauging your skill level and helping where you need it.  If you are looking to take a pottery class this is the one for you! So much fun, I know I already said that but it need to be said again

A review on YELP: "What a great place to relax during a blizzard! A friend and I decided to check it out on a snowy afternoon and they have a great selection of pottery to paint, from small ornaments or figurines to large plates and bowls. The owner and her staff were incredibly patient and helpful, walking us through the step by step process to ensure we felt confident with the projects we chose...."It was so fun and relaxing! (It actually cured my hangover.)

 March and April NEWS:

Make your own Clay Succulents March 14 6-7:30

We have Spring break wheel classes (March 25-29)

 We have walk in:

*Paint your own Pottery, including High Fire  

*Glass Fusing

*Canvas Painting

We recommend a class for:

*Board Art (we prefer having your design cut before you come in, please make an appointment, and 

plan on 3 to 4 hours)

*Instructed Canvas Classes
and Clay and Pottery Wheels

Our phone number is 608-442-9900.

Madison, Wisconsin

Open 10-7 Mon-Saturday
Open until 9 pm on Thursdays and Fridays
Open 11-5 on Sundays

(We are usually open every day Except Thanksgiving and Christmas).

The wet clay studio (clay and wheels only) is not available December 1 to 26, but that is almost a whole year away...

  Clay and wheel pottery classes can be signed up for in advance by using the book online tab above.
  Please sign up at least 4 days before the class.

  Most people spend between $18 to $42 a person, but we do have pottery starting at $5.  Glass fusing or pottery painting are ready in about 7 to 10 days, and board art and acrylic painting are taken home the same day.  No appointment necessary.

We host guided canvas painting, birthday parties, pottery wheel classes, girl scout troops and team building for companies by reservation.  See the book online tab above.
 
We would love to host your group! Most people have so much fun they are already planning their next visit before they leave!  We look forward to seeing you soon.  The party room is also available for rent after hours

In case of bad weather, please call the store.  If we answer, we are open. (Low tech but it works).

Fired Up is a walk in, make art, create memories studio.  That means no appointment necessary.  However, we do appreciate a phone call from groups larger than 6 so we can seat you together.
4112 Monona Drive    Madison, WI  53716
608-442-9900

We do one free 4" tile of your child's footprint, or $8 off another pottery option.  For children 6 months and younger, please.  (Larger feet will not fit on the tile).

As a reminder, the wet clay studio (pottery wheels) is closed from December 1, 2019 to December 25, 2019.

Food can be brought into the studio if you rent the party room, otherwise drinks are fine in the main studio and party room.    Drinks and snacks which can be eaten with fingers and do not smell are also welcome in both the party room and main studio.  

Small note:  We just saw our studio listed on a coupon site, and it redirects to this home page.  Please note:  We do send out coupons via email, but only to folks who follow us by email or Facebook.  If you have coupons from 3rd party vendor sites, we did not issue these and will not be honoring them.  Please check with us about the validity of a coupon before choosing your project.  Much thanks!