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Lil’ Lovin’

February 1 @ 11:00 am - February 28 @ 6:00 pm

miniature ceramic coffee cappuccino latte cup mug dollhouse diorama ornament decoration

Barista ceramic miniatures by Scott Kaye of Arlington, Va.

Explore a fine bit of art with miniatures in clay, glass and wall-hung creations at Fire On. Select your loved one a unique grand masterpiece diminutive in size but huge in sentiment.

There’s treats for the table as coffee connoisseurs can pour an even shorter latte to-go with thimble-sized mugs and pitchers. Potters put a tad of talent into hand-thrown espressos, shot glasses, mini pitchers and matcha tea bowls. An artisan tea light holder elevates any occasion. Functional glasswork is studded with macro strokes of genius with embellishments of many murinni rosettes. Playful pocket-sized glass hearts express shiny, happy affection.

Handmade green celadon mini ceramic cup tumbler planter with succulents plants

Demi cups by Elke Seefeldt of Arlington, Va. and Brian Grow of Alexandria, Va. serve as handmade homes for undersized succulents.

Dress up shelves and desktops with sculpturette Venus torsos, abstract refined or rustic figural forms and down-scaled architectural structures. Choose from elegant petite crystalline bud or organic imprinted wildflower vases. Expand the personality of a succulent by establishing it in a clay art demi cup.

Upgrade a Zoom background or bookcase with conversation pieces. Original small-scale paintings, drawings and indigo eco-prints provide inspiration that transcends their diminutive size. Pair, stagger and group smaller wall-hung work to create a substantial impact, many times over.

handpainted artisan oval pendant necklace in porcelain cabachon of a giant panda and baby with a canopy of bamboo and a chinese love seal in red

Handpainted 1.5″ vignette giant panda porcelain pendant by Tracie Griffith Tso of Reston, Va.

Artists offer compact compositions in the form of jewelry. Lustrous and iridescent fused glass are formed into medallions, while micro original compositions are painted by hand onto porcelain earrings, bracelets and pendants.

Nano treasures make an atomic impact and are simple to sock away and travel home. Give life a little lift, shop small and buy direct-from-artist.

3-D gallery Fire On Studio 22 offers various treatments of glass and pottery and more on the first floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The gallery’s “Lil’ Lovin’ ” show runs February 1 through 28, 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 and welcome Brianna Camp @bripaints as our February guest artist with her small-format paintings, drawings and more.

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

 art for sale at fire on gallery at the torpedo factory which includes small handmade glass heart paperweights, leaf print cards handmade rabbit painted espresso cup, small oil painting of deer fawn, miniature ceramic coffee and bread, colorful artisan glass pendant

From left: Kilnflormed glass hearts by Sandi Martina; Ginkgo leaf indigo eco-print by Elke Seefeldt; Mini rabbit espresso by Tracie Griffith Tso; ‘Cozy Fawn’ oil painting by Brianna Camp; Baguette and coffee miniatures by Scott Kaye; Iridescent kilnformed glass pendant by Sandi Martina.

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Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N. Union St.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Email: torpedofactory@alexandriava.gov
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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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