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Cornucopia

November 1 @ 11:00 am - November 30 @ 6:00 pm

Luscious Pomegranate original oil painting on canvas by Brianna Camp of Fairfax, Va.

chipmunk paintinng with maple leaves

“Acorn Envy” chiipmunk and fall maple leaf artist-signed, print of ink and natural pigments on buff rice paper by Tracie Griffith Tso of Reston, Va.

Everything is on the table as artists bet the house offering domestic decor, dishware and giftware from our hands to your home.

Artists with inspiration a-plenty have created dishes for dining, tumblers for toasting and artistic elegance a plenty. Delve into the fruits of creative labor and upgrade the buffett. Impress the inlaws with a handmade centerpiece server, tease the out-of-towners with tasteful tapers and tealights and sis will ogle the smashing starter tray. Finishes range from glossy glass, rustic woodfire, scintillating crystalline glaze and handpainted character.

kilnformed glass 'Bloomage' centerpiece green and gold bowl

Kilnformed glass ‘Bloomage’ centerpiece freeform bowl by Sandi Martina of Woodbridge, Va.

Don’t dread the Thanksgiving spread and get beat by a brawny Butterball. Supersize the serving platter. Be a spud stud with an artistan oval casserole and a clever charcuterie is captivating on a rainbow of kilnformed glass. Add a mini pitcher for gravy, dressings or as a creamer.

Find kitchen and dining wall accents with wall-hung floral sconces, textural tiles and jewel-toned, harvest-heavy still life studies. Let a statuette welcome guests on the foyer console and accent the coffee table with a clever ikebana flower arranger.

Early birds may want to peruse the handmade offerings on our annual ornament tree, available November 19, the week before Thanksgiving. Find animals, cozy nano cups, decoupage and beaded creations.

espresso shot glasses pottery ceramic cup dishware

Hand-thrown, dipped sippers and shots by Scott Kaye of Arlington, Va.

While ’tis the season of gatherings and gratitude add handmade touches to the spread. Don’t stress, just impress!

3-D gallery Fire On Studio 22 offers various treatments of glass, pottery and more on the first floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center 11  a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and will be open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday November 14  for the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s  Late Night November event. The Torpedo Factory will be closed for on Thursday, November 27 for Thanksgiving.  The gallery’s “Cornucopia” show runs November 1 through 30, 2025.

Bring home an original from potters Brian Grow @b.d.grow Scott Kaye @scottkayepottery Bikki Stricker @cerambik Elke Seefeldt @rayelke Tracie Griffith Tso @traciegriffithtso and glass artist Sandi Martina @sandimartina_glass. Fire On is pleased to welcome back visiting artist Brianna Camp @bripaints through December.

To take a peek in the Gallery follow us at @studio.fireon

stoneware sculptural gourd pear shape fruit with streaked, matte glaze treatment

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Fire On Studio 22
Phone:
703-836-2585
Email:
inksart@gmail.com
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Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Email: torpedofactory@alexandriava.gov
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Open Daily

Visit Daily10 a.m. - 6 p.m.*

Masks are optional for visitors, artists, and staff, though may be required in some studios and galleries. Check Today’s Hours for expanded information.

The Torpedo Factory Art Center is closed for New Year's Day, Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

* Periodic 5 p.m. closure for private events. See dates on Today’s Hours.

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Artists maintain their own studio hours. It's best to confirm availability before your visit.

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