Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center is a vibrant makerspace offering a variety of classes and events in fire arts, blacksmithing, welding, and neon work. The facilities are excellent, and the instructors are highly praised for their expertise and kindness. The center is dedicated to welcoming BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ independent artists through special events and expanding its programs and community. It also serves as a gathering place for local fire dancers and enthusiasts, fostering creativity and community connection. Overall, it is a unique and inspiring space for learning, creating, and sharing fire arts.
This place is amazing. Once you take a class you are part of the family. The classes are so good. I've taken 4 so far and with every class I am so pleased with the instructors, the lessons and walking away with something amazing! if you are looking to do something very cool with some amazing people. This is the place!
May 2026
I took my first jewelry class here with Laura Juul as instructor. Laura was welcoming, personable, inclusive, creative, fun, and informative. I look forward to taking more classes with her.
May 2026
Looking for an outlet with fire? Take a class at Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center! I've learned how to forge and looking forward to the upcoming classes. Jewelry making, welding, stained glass and lampworking. Super great staff and teachers too! ♥️
