A weekend symposium dedicated to the expansion of awareness of fire created art forms. All activities are FREE and OPEN to the general public.

"Clay Olympics"

Stained Glass

Fused Glass

Raku Firings

Pit Kiln Firing

Blacksmithing

Clay Sculpture

Bronze Casting

Metal Smithing

Cuttlebone Casting

Bead Glass Workshop

Stained Glass

Wheel Throwing

Paper Kiln Firing

Woodfire Kiln Firing

Blown Glass Sculpture

Trash Can Firing

Fancy Glass Soldering

Glass Bead make&take

Cast Iron Pouring

"Smoke Art" Workshops

Precious Metal Clay

Pyrex Tubing Vessels

Popcorn Can Saggar Firing

Youth Workshops

Adult Workshops

Over 125 local, national and international artists will be featured creating artwork from clay, glass and metals.

Children and adults are invited to watch the demonstrations and create their own objects d'art via hands-on activities in all media.

Located at 2330 Johnston St., Lafayette, Louisiana, at the University of Louisiana, Lafayette's Blackham Coliseum. Look for us in the big pavilion and surrounding area.

Best Suites of America, 125 E. Kaliste Saloom Rd. (337) 235-1367, (800-237-8466)
Best Western Hotel Acadiana, 1801 W. Pinhook Rd. (337) 233-8120, (800-826-8386)
Courtyard by Marriott, 214 E. Kaliste Saloom Rd. (337) 232-5005, (800-321-2211)
Extended Stay America, 807 S. Hugh Wallis Rd. (337) 232-8313, (800-398-7829)
Hampton Inn & Suites, 1910 S. College Rd. (337) 266-5858
Hilton Lafayette, 1521 W. Pinhook Rd. (337) 235-6111, (800-445-8667)
La Maison De Belle B&B, 610 Girard Park Dr. (337) 235-2520
LaQuinta, 1015 W. Pinhook Rd. (337) 769-1790, (800-531-5900)
Ramada Inn, 120 E. Kaliste Saloom Rd. (337) 235-0858, (800-272-6232)
Travelodge Lafayette, 1101 W. Pinhook Rd. (337) 234-7402
Many More Alternatives HERE

get "fired up" on art...