Fire Arts

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Fire Arts 305 E. Colfax Ave. South Bend, IN 46617 574 282 2787 Fire Arts Inc. is a non-profit located in the East Race region of Downtown South Bend, In. at 305 E. Colfax Av.

We are dedicated to helping 3-D Artists develop their careers by providing for rental of studio space with access to a wide range of tools and opportunities to create, show and sell their work. We also work to engage and educate the public by offering classes, keeping a showroom open to the public and hosting gallery talks,
Classes are available in a variety of 3-D media from jewelry through sculpture and pottery and the business of art. Our facility is wheelchair accessible. We occasionally have a deaf interpreter at our gallery talks. There is braille signage at the front door.

10/17/2026

That’s off to all the workers that have been out here for months. They are some hard-working people putting in some very long hours.

10/16/2026

We're Getting Excited!!! Our section of the Colfax renovation is progressing and with the avenue being paved and sidewalks and driveway in concrete we're hoping for access from the east soon.

10/16/2026

Looking for an antidote against a world increasingly controlled by AI. Take a class at Fire Arts Inc. We have several new offerings listed on our webpage. These workshops and classes include one to 8 session experiences. Wood Fired Pottery, a unique opportunity for Michiana potters that is taught by the incomparable, Len Cockman, starts on Wednesday October 21st. Glass bead making and Enameling offer a number of one day workshops.
The amazing Griffin Liu will share his knowledge and vision with students who take The Miniature Furniture Workshop starting in mid-November. Check out your options at fireartsinc.com

10/16/2026

Congratulations go to Katharine Schmidt, who was awarded Best Ceramics and Julie Neises, who had both of her bronze sculptures accepted into the Midwest Museum of American Art Annual Juried Show!

You don't want to miss this opportunity. A totally new class for the Michiana Area!
10/14/2026

You don't want to miss this opportunity. A totally new class for the Michiana Area!

About your instructor: Yuming Griffin Liu is a visual artist, sculptor, and art educator. He was born into religious turmoil in Communist China due to his family’s religious involvement. His nomadic upbringing across China and eventually across the globe grants him a unique perspective. Along with...

Exciting opportunity for experienced potters!!! Register ASAP
10/09/2026

Exciting opportunity for experienced potters!!! Register ASAP

Studio Space: Students enrolled in this class are welcome to open studio time anytime that FireArts South Bend is open. Studio hours are Tuesday & Thursday, 12 noon until 9 p.m.

09/22/2026

Please join us for our Noontime Talk featuring multi-talented artist Mike Slaski. During this presentation, the Cassopolis-based artist will dive into the dynamic worlds of art and sculpture, sharing intimate insights into his creative process, inspirations, and techniques. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to learn firsthand how Slaski conceptualizes and shapes his three-dimensional works—often crafted from robust materials like limestone and native oak—and discover his current endeavors in the studio.

Free to MMAA Members. Regular Admission Fees apply for Non-Members. The program begins at 12:15. No admittance after the program begins until its conclusion at 1:15 pm.

09/18/2026

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305 E Colfax Avenue
South Bend, IN
46617

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 9pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 9pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm

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