http://www.firearts.org/wordpress news and updates from the fire arts center of chicago | metal sculpture and design Sun, 28 Mar 2010 14:01:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We at the Fire Arts Center of Chicago are always looking for local events that might interest our members and friends. The National Hellenic Museum has an upcoming event that we think you might enjoy: Artist Series: Sculptures & Casting Friday April 16 6 – 8 pm Featured artist Peter Calaboyias will explain his ... http://www.firearts.org/wordpress/2010/03/28/artist-series-sculptures-casting-with-peter-calaboyias/ Tired of the deep freeze? Then mark your calendars to warm up at the Fire Arts open house. When: January 30, 2010, 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Where: 1800 W. Cornelia, Chicago, IL 60657 Questions: 773 544-9908 / firearts.org The Fire Arts Center of Chicago has been preserving traditional sculpture technique for almost 20 years. ... http://www.firearts.org/wordpress/2010/01/02/2000-degree-snowstorm/ Our updates page has been quiet for a while now, but that doesn't mean we've been quiet in the studio. In fact why not stop by and see for yourself. The Cornelia Arts Building is having an open house this weekend and we want you to stop by and see ... http://www.firearts.org/wordpress/2009/12/03/gather-round-the-furnace/ The Columbia Chronicle just published a great article ("Modern Medievals," Oct 13, 2008) highlighting the Chicago fire arts center's talented forging instructor, Jon Gruber. The article begins where Jon began...learning the hard way as a medieval jouster with bad armor: "I had no armor of my own when I started, so I'd ... http://www.firearts.org/wordpress/2008/10/13/jon-gruber-the-modern-medieval/ The fire arts center of chicago director, Vince Hawkins, unveiled his latest project for the Kankakee County Animal Foundation. The Pet Memorial was unveiled at Whispering Willows Park, Bourbonnais last Saturday, June 28, 2008. One of the missions of the fire arts center, as well as its founders and members, ... http://www.firearts.org/wordpress/2008/07/04/fire-arts-director-unveils-pet-memorial-sculpture/ The National Vietnam Veterans Art Museum is offering an art workshop in honor of our veterans. Members of the Fire Arts Center will be on hand to help out with what we hope to be one of many more collaborations with the NVVAM. We want to help provide a supportive ... http://www.firearts.org/wordpress/2007/10/23/make-art-honor-our-veterans/ In case you forgot, we are smack-dab in middle of Chicago Artists Month, and as the fire arts center's calendar indicates we are opening up the studio for visitors tonight (Tuesday, October 16) at 7:00pm. We will have all kinds of demonstrations and fun for the whole family. You can find ... http://www.firearts.org/wordpress/2007/10/16/mandatory-mid-month-metal/ We at the fire arts center of chicago refuse to use the word "fall," yet; however the Ravenswood Bank is not afraid to admit that the seasons are changing. Fall Festival or not, the Ravenswood Bank is one of our favorite places to visit this time of year. Their festival ... http://www.firearts.org/wordpress/2007/09/18/bronze-at-the-bank/ We at the fire arts center of chicago know that it is not always easy to find time to donate and help out your favorite charities. That is why we are constantly looking for ways to make it easier for you to help out whenever you can and wherever you ... http://www.firearts.org/wordpress/2007/09/16/make-your-search-engine-work-for-us/ Yes, you heard right. The fire arts center of chicago is moving again. We are, as always, on the lookout for locations that best fit our requirements and the needs of our students. And we were able to find a space that better fills those needs and also provides room ... http://www.firearts.org/wordpress/2006/12/02/new-and-improved-fire-arts-center-location/