2024: A Year of Creativity and Fun at Slowfire!
What a year! In 2024, we taught nearly 2,000 people, with fan-favorite programs like Teen Ceramics, Adult Ceramics, Beye Enrichment, and CAMP! Our dedicated staff worked hard to create fun, hands-on, and inspiring projects.
We fired thousands of creations, used over 15,000 lbs of clay, and recycled 5,000 lbs, keeping creativity and sustainability alive!
Our Incredible Team
Meet the people who make Slowfire shine:
Longtime team members: Alice (4 years), Joss, Salma, and Brie (3 years), and Tyler (2 years).
One-year stars: Kristi, Natalie, Metzli, Maliya, Veronica, and Jeny.
New faces in 2024: Welcome Kamila, Fernanda, Amy, Emily, and Sandy!
Special Highlight: We added music programming to summer camps, thanks to Mr. Shane from Penny Lane Music!
Two Unique Spaces, One Creative Community
907 S. Lombard Avenue – Adult Ceramics Hub
Our light-filled space for all things adult ceramics:
What’s Here: Classes, memberships, events, and workshops.
Tools & Tech: Electric kiln, Peter Pugger pugmill, slab roller, 10 wheels, cone 6 clays and glazes, and more.
Location Perks: Steps from Buzz Café and Publican Bread in the vibrant Oak Park Arts District.
The Team: Brie (manager), Salma (offsite teacher), and instructors Steven, Jeny, Veronica, Tyler, and Noelle.
Grove Avenue – The Pink Art Dream House
A colorful, creative space for all ages:
What’s Inside: Ceramics studios, music studio, painting/drawing rooms, two kilns, and more.
Outdoor Fun: A backyard and driveway perfect for games, jump rope, and summer meals.
Programs: Teen and kids’ ceramics, painting, and drawing, plus adult classes and camps.
The Team:
Ceramics: Alice, Jeny, Tyler, Salma, and Noelle.
Painting/Drawing: Joss, Metzli, and Cesar.
Culinary Arts: Ms. Kristi adds warmth and flavor to every class.
Here’s to an amazing year of art, community, and creativity—we can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store!
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