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SUMMARY:Creatures: Real and Imagined
DESCRIPTION:Enter a clay menagerie where the real meets the fantastical. The artists of the Kiln Club conjure everything from familiar barnyard residents to mythical beasts — chickens\, dragons\, flying fish\, and more. Each piece brings to life a creature of charm\, humor\, or mystery\, sculpted or painted with vivid personality. Whether naturalistic or whimsical\, these works remind us of our fascination with the animal world and the stories we tell through form. “Creatures: Real and Imagined” is a lively celebration of imagination\, craftsmanship\, and play. With the Kiln Club.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/creatures-real-and-imagined-2/
LOCATION:Studio 19 – Scope Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260801T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T122451Z
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SUMMARY:Coastal: A Deep Dive
DESCRIPTION:Koi longevity bamboo platter by Tracie Griffith Tso of Reston\, Va. \nFire On Studio 22 at the Torpedo Factory Art Center rides the tide with “Coastal\,” an August exhibition of creations aquatic in color\, form and brushstroke. Whether seasonal to-dos are at the boathouse\, poolside or simply splish-spashy fun\, find art that refreshes a space with the unhurried ease of water. \nFluid forms in glass\, pottery dripping with melding glaze and painted and printed images arrive in cool\, restorative shades. Art echoing gentle waves and sandy banks blends seamlessly with minimalist interiors and alabaster kitchen and dining schemes. Yet the sparkle of turquoise sea punctuates with a pop of pigment to wake a room up without overwhelming it. \nSting ray trail oil on canvas by Brianna Camp of Fairfax\, Va. \nWaterfront lidded pitcher by Scott Kaye of Arlington\, Va. \nKilnformed glass echoes the rippling ocean in aqua\, forming bowls\, trays and pendants studded with bubbles caught floating. Double-dipped tumblers\, bowls and servers evoke the rhythm of tidal cycles. Handmade ceramic river rocks speak to wading in gentle waterways that produce smooth\, tactile\, and grounding surfaces. \nEarthy vase forms drip with blue hues\, making it unmistakably clear what belongs in the beach house. Their quiet authority anchors a mantle\, sill or entry table welcoming the summer shoreline indoors. \nFire and ice blue woodfire basket by Brian Grow of Temple Hills\, Md. \nBuoyant botanical original eco-print by Elke Seefeldt of Arlington\, Va. \nIndigo eco-print images offer natural depth\, their organic patterns uncannily oceanic. Aquatic landscapes evoke lazy days spent dockside\, where time moves at the pace of a current rather than a calendar. Portal paintings of gliding fish\, affectionate otters and bobbing turtles exude undersea otherworldliness below the surface. \nAugust is the month that belongs entirely to water. Lap it up and bring home a refreshing piece that evokes refreshment long after Labor Day closes the pool and calls everyone back inside. Catch the current\, ride it home. \n3-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 August 14  for the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Late Night; “Coastal” show runs August 1 through 31\, 2026. \nFollow @studio.fireon for gallery updates and artist features.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/coastal-a-deep-dive/
LOCATION:Fire On Studio 22
CATEGORIES:After-hours,Exhibition,Fire On Studio 22 show,Late Shift
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20260519T151454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T222049Z
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SUMMARY:Mixup
DESCRIPTION:Mixed materials and fiber techniques
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/mixup/
LOCATION:Studio 29 – Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20260705T011629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T013645Z
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SUMMARY:Wild & Free
DESCRIPTION:Sunlit shoreline landscape oil by Brianna Camp of Fairfax\, Va. \nEmbrace the notion of uninhibited emotion\, encapsulating freedom in artistic works in clay\, glass\, on paper and canvases. \nIndependence Day with an unfiltered twist lets creativity run wild. See unhinged sculptures\, engagingly altered forms and brushstrokes that trail away. Minds will wander with wonder on meanderings of color and splashes of light. \nEmbrace drips\, drops and smears as wabisabi — handmade perfection in imperfection — is the mission statement of the month. Artists are tilting foundations\, ruffling rims and letting loose. They are abstracting the abstract and slathering on impressionism onto expressionism. Shop uncategorized and unlabelled art that is boundless. \nFreeform marbled stoneware figural sculptures by Elke Seefeldt of Arlington\, Va. \nAltered sap0phire oil can woodfired vase by Brian Grow of Temple Hills\, Md. \nFind awesome asymmetry\, edgy forms and concepts. Find figural sculptures of three expressive geometric stones. Raw and earthy woodfired works serve as vases\, tealights and drinkware spattered with ash\, surfaces kissed by fire. Veer from the expected with oval\, off-center platters and casseroles swirled with pattern and attitude. These pieces challenge every tidy assumption about what fine pottery should be or look like. \nKilnformed glass wild “Vibrarion Bowl” gives off seismic vibes by Sandi Martina of Woodbridge\, Va. \nKilnformed glass seems gelatinous as it melts and slumps with a mind of its own offering surprises of transparency tangled mixed with opaque accents. It’s art that was guided\, not controlled and no two pieces emerge the same. \nExpressive brushwork in bold strokes and fluid gestures honor the spirit of Eastern ink painting\, where the mark made in motion spontaneously colors outside the lines. See stalking tigers\, wild horses and birds in flight on stoneware\, porcelain and paper. Canvas meets chaos with oil paintings that celebrate gestural freedom on canvas and copper\, featuring inspired brushwork\, daring color and compositions that trust the instinct over establishment. \nOriginal eco-botanical print by Elke Seefeldt of Arlington\, Va. \nStoneware spiraled off-center oval casserole with flared handles by Scott Kaye of Arlington\, Va. \nWhether seeking a fired vessel with genuine wildness baked in\, a glass piece that surprised even its maker\, or a painting that startles the heart\, Fire On Gallery delivers fiercely original art with nothing held back. \n3-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 July 10  for the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s United States 250th Birthday Late Night; “Wild & Free” show runs July 1 through 31\, 2026. \nFollow @studio.fireon for gallery updates and artist features.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/wild-free/
LOCATION:Fire On Studio 22
CATEGORIES:After-hours,Exhibition,Fire On Studio 22 show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260629T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20251216T235901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T235901Z
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SUMMARY:Red\, White\, and Blue
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate summer and Independence Day with handmade works inspired by the colors of the season. The Ceramic Guild artists reimagine the red\, white\, and blue palette through playful interpretations — from patriotic tones and symbolic glazes to inventive sculptural expressions. Whether bold or subtle\, each piece captures a spirit of freedom\, individuality\, and artistic pride. This collection of functional and decorative ceramics invites you to bring a touch of creative celebration to your table\, home\, or garden. With the Ceramics Guild.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/red-white-and-blue-2/
LOCATION:Studio 19 – Scope Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20260216T175912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T224937Z
UID:30151-1782172800-1785110399@torpedofactory.org
SUMMARY:Artist’s Inspiration: Antoni Gaudi
DESCRIPTION:Catalan architect and designer. Sagrada Familia\, Parc Geuell and Casa Batllo in Barcelona\, Spain. Organic forms\, curved lines.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/artists-inspiration-antoni-gaudi/
LOCATION:Studio 29 – Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260630T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20260526T013103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260704T234050Z
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SUMMARY:Portable and Pint-Sized
DESCRIPTION:Traditional woodfired\, hand-sculpted face jug by Brian Grow of Temple Hills\, Md. \nCrystal clear original spring landscape oil of embellished\, suspended art by Brianna Camp of Fairfax\, Va. \nArtists explore undersized artmaking\, presenting small pieces with big personality. \nArt at your fingertips materialize in masterpieces of pottery\, sculpture\, botanical prints\, paintings and kiln formed glass. \nThese treasures want to travel\, offering a slice of Zen to life. Be inspired\, trigger a memory\, or conjure a sense of peace with palm-sized perfection. Potters offer handmade drink ware from miniatures to espresso and demitasse cups to lowball tumblers\, graduating to man mugs. Wearable art ranges from stately statement medallions in glass to demure handpainted porcelain vignette jewelry. \nHandpainted mini pitcher with sculpted rabbit detail by Tracie Griffith Tso of Reston\, Va.. \nAdd original flair to grace a desktop\, populate a cubicle and create a corner sanctuary. Sculpted torsos add classical elegance\, wall tiles offer accents with earth tones. \nEvery piece is travel-sized yet gallery-worthy and gift-ready\, making it a surefire keepsake. Graduates need encouragement that fits in a carry-on. Highly transportable mugs\, mini vases\, prints and demure paintings can attend a graduation celebration or a bridal or baby shower. \nFather’s Day demands thoughtful gifts without demanding trunk space. A hand sculpted woodfire face jug adds folk art expression and elevates a man-cave to an upscale mantuary. Tokens like freeform artisan glass rainbow drops and hearts embody the lively spirit of Pride while tea light holders offers warmth to early summer events. \nSummer travel begs for artistic reminders of home scaled for real life. Downsizing doesn’t mean downgrading when every handcrafted piece is a hand-selected\, functional original. Beach houses showcase simplistic beauty that edge toward elemental. Casual-sized\, highly crafted expressions are built for living large by thinking small. \nHandmade miniature\, shot and espresso cups by Scott Kaye of Arlington\, Va. \n3-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 June 10  for the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Late Night event. The gallery’s “Portable and Pint-Sized” show runs June 1 through 30\, 2026. \nFollow @studio.fireon for gallery updates and artist features.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/portable-and-pint-sized/
LOCATION:Fire On Studio 22
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Fire On Studio 22 show,Late Shift
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20251216T235800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T235800Z
UID:29908-1780311600-1782669600@torpedofactory.org
SUMMARY:The Color of Fire
DESCRIPTION:Summer begins with heat\, energy\, and transformation. “The Color of Fire” focuses on the diverse firing techniques that define ceramic expression — from the smoky unpredictability of raku to the atmospheric subtleties of reduction and the clean precision of oxidation. Each firing reveals something unique about the clay’s character and the artist’s intention. The exhibition celebrates this collaboration with flame\, where color\, texture\, and surface emerge from controlled chaos. Glazes flash copper\, crackle in silver\, deepen into iron reds or celadon greens. The results are never entirely predictable and that is their beauty. “The Color of Fire” honors both mastery and mystery\, reminding us that in ceramics\, fire is the final artist. With the Kiln Club.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/the-color-of-fire/
LOCATION:Studio 19 – Scope Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20260216T175328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T145625Z
UID:30148-1779148800-1782086399@torpedofactory.org
SUMMARY:Is it Metal?
DESCRIPTION:Using metal and metallics in fiber art
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/is-it-metal/
LOCATION:Studio 29 – Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20251216T235704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T235704Z
UID:29906-1777892400-1780250400@torpedofactory.org
SUMMARY:Bloom and Vessel
DESCRIPTION:In May\, the gallery bursts into bloom. “Bloom and Vessel” celebrates the relationship between ceramics and the natural world — vases\, planters\, and sculptural forms inspired by botanical life. Artists interpret the language of growth and renewal through form and surface: blossoms captured in porcelain\, leaf patterns etched in slip\, and glazes that flow like spring rain. These vessels honor both nature’s fragility and its persistence\, echoing the cycles of life that surround us. Whether functional or purely sculptural\, each piece serves as a container for beauty — a reminder that art\, like a garden\, grows from care and imagination. With the Ceramics Guild.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/bloom-and-vessel/
LOCATION:Studio 19 – Scope Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260531T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20260426T035805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T133058Z
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SUMMARY:Meditations: Handcrafted Calm for Mindful Living
DESCRIPTION:Brushpainted koi kimono pitcher by Tracie Griffith Tso of Reston\, Va. \nFind an inner ohm with May’s ‘Meditations’ creations in pottery\, glass\, painting and more exploring the gentle intersection of handmade art and mindful living. \nContemplation\, both gentle and deep\, inspire artistry\, as the mind meditates on the universe\, planet and personal world. Take a nano break or soul retreat and dive into a reflective world with sculptural surprises\, handmade glass talismans and heartwarming original works. In a fast-paced\, overstimulated world\, the simple act of wrapping hands around a handcrafted mug becomes sacred. The quiet contemplation of a vase’s curve offers respite. A painting’s serene palette permits slowing down. ‘Meditations’ celebrates these micro-moments of peace. \nCoastline desktop miniature original oil painting of moody\, meditative blues by Brianna Camp of Fairfax\, Va. \nDiscover vessels born of fire and intention as woodfired pottery bears the meditative marks of flame’s dance\, each piece a study in spontaneous zen. Woodfired treasures express wild\, rustic finishes that invite tactile meditation. Wall-mounted sconces and functional ware of cups\, bowls and servers transforms daily routines into mindful ceremonies. Fill vases with aromatic herbs\, posies to lift a broody mood. \nArchitectural handheld sculptural originals echo shelter and home while female torsos express age-old feminine mystique. Seek a centering object in a marbled stone form or abstract figure. \nKilnformed glass water-inspired vibration bowl by Sandi Martina of Woodbridge\, Va. \nKilnformed glass levitates functional pieces\, capturing and holding illumination and manipulating hues and finishes. Ordinary surfaces are transformed into worlds of wondrous wanderings. \nOriginal paintings express tranquility with gentle landscapes\, interpretive scenes and soothing nature studies. Contemplative elegance with delicate Chinese brushwork of spirit animals and symbolic flora. Indigo nature-based botanical eco-prints reward lingering observation in card or wall-hung formats. Open an artistic window where the eye can rest and the mind wander. \nContemplative green espresso cup by Scott Kaye of Arlingrton\, Va. \nMother’s Day calls for thoughtful gifts while Memorial Day gatherings need meaningful centerpieces. Life requires small sanctuaries handcrafted with intention\, to pause\, breathe and connect. \n3-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 May 8  for the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s ‘Handwork’ Late Night event with Fire On featuring Tracie Griffith Tso live with an interactive demo focused on Chinese brushpainting on pottery. The gallery’s “Meditations” show runs May 1 through 31\, 2026. \nFollow @studio.fireon for gallery updates and artist features.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/meditations-handcrafted-calm-for-mindful-living/
LOCATION:Fire On Studio 22
CATEGORIES:After-hours,Exhibition,Fire On Studio 22 show
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20260321T195304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T184502Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Serenade
DESCRIPTION:‘Joyful Balance’ abstract ceramic sculpted torso with gold metallic finishing by Elke Seefeldt of Arlington\, Va. \n‘Vibration Bowl’ kilnformed glass organic dishes by Sandi Martina of Woodbridge\, Va. \nWelcome the warm and spruce up a personal sanctuary with a perfectly-tuned\, on-key art ode to the coming season. \nArtists perform preludes to the emerging sunshine\, offering fresh lively forms and colorful crescendoes in pottery\, glass\, paintings and prints at Fire On studio 22. \nOur buds are to bursting with floral accents\, staccato textures welcome a melody of brighter things to come. Up tempo\, cheeky statuettes express excess and light engulfs the gallery with sunny eco-prints of seasonal foliage. \nGrand\, oversized vases force the timbre of decadence\, inspiring garden-party centerpieces or an entry hall presence. Come in to sample expressive\, impressive energy as artistry waxes rhapsodic over cyclical exhilaration. \nOil on canvas early Spring plein air landscape by Brianna Camp of Fairfax\, Va. \nStoneware dipped honey pot by Scott Kaye of Arlington\, Va. \nSpring blossoms mark the conclusion of Winter and serve as a traditional foundation for a Japanese ikebana floral composition in a handmade vase. The delicate harbingers of the season also gently hover\, painted on platters\, trays\, panels and canvases with the area’s traditional cherry blossom season. \nEverything is accented with breezy movement\, quickening cadence. Paintings turn plein air and dishware does al fresco. Compositions of chirpy allegro arias capture the prelude to nesting season with feathery friends alighting on tableware\, tiles and painted panels. \nHandmade tumblers are for seasonal sipping\, servers are for fruit and salads and trays for sharing charcuterie and tapas. Find mini-bowls for dips and condiments to add spice. \nEmerge into season\, find an anthem in art and add renewed energy to an environment and abode. \n3-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 April 10  for the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s  Late Night event. The Torpedo Factory will be closed Sunday\, April 5 for Easter. The gallery’s “Spring Serenade” show runs April 1 through April 30\, 2026. \nFollow @studio.fireon for gallery updates and artist features. \nFrom left: Plein air coastline oil by Brianna Camp of Fairfax\, Va.\, Handpainted bunny mugs by Tracie Griffith Tso of Reston\, Va.\, Resin-set ceramic bird hanging wall tile by Brian Grow of Alexandria\, Va.\, Spring green embossed bud vase by Elke Seefeldt of Arlington\, Va.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/spring-serenade/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Family Event,Fire On Studio 22 show,Late Shift
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20251216T235545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T235545Z
UID:29904-1774868400-1777831200@torpedofactory.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating Diversity
DESCRIPTION:Diversity is at the heart of ceramic art — from the clays we shape to the methods we master. This exhibition showcases the full spectrum of ceramic expression: wheel-thrown\, hand-built\, and slip-cast forms; intricate sgraffito and underglaze painting; and the drama of raku\, oxidation\, and reduction firings. The Kiln Club presents both functional and sculptural works that highlight the individuality of each artist’s approach. “Celebrating Diversity” honors not only variety in technique and material but also the shared spirit of curiosity and creativity that unites the clay community. With the Kiln Club.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/celebrating-diversity-2/
LOCATION:Studio 19 – Scope Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20260216T174626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T143010Z
UID:30144-1773705600-1776643199@torpedofactory.org
SUMMARY:Harmony with Nature
DESCRIPTION:Recycling\, repurposing\, or using natural materials in fiber art
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/harmony-with-nature/
LOCATION:Studio 29 – Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20251216T235434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T235434Z
UID:29902-1772449200-1774807200@torpedofactory.org
SUMMARY:Alluring Vessels
DESCRIPTION:Vessels are among the oldest forms of human creativity — yet each artist finds new ways to reinvent them. From elegant vases to whimsical bowls and sculptural interpretations\, this show celebrates the vessel as both function and metaphor. In harmony with Cherry Blossom Week\, many works feature the soft pinks and delicate forms that signal spring’s arrival. The Ceramic Guild presents pieces that invite viewers to rediscover beauty in the everyday container. “Alluring Vessels” captures the freshness of spring and the timeless art of form. With the Ceramics Guild.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/alluring-vessels-2/
LOCATION:Studio 19 – Scope Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20260214T040157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T172553Z
UID:30091-1772362800-1774980000@torpedofactory.org
SUMMARY:'Light my Fire' Ignites\, Inspires
DESCRIPTION:‘Smoky Sovereign’ dragon with Suminigashi ink marbleding by Tracie Griffith Tso of Reston\, Va. \nGeometric patterned stoneware lamp with incised detailing in contrasting black and white by Laura Fall of Arlington\, Va. \nCatch a spark at the “Light My Fire” show as Fire On Studio 22 artists offer bright shiny objects as Spring is just around the corner. \nCreatives offer fresh from the fire conceptions that play with blazes. Glass creations glint and glow while potters offer toasty finishes\, vibrant vessels and original luminaries. \nDeck out interiors with stylish bespoke lamps sporting textures and sparking glazing\, finished with upcycled finials and vintage accents. A bistro-height pedestal table of kilnformed glass and custom steel construction glistens in ivory with golden amber translucent accents. Peace bowls\, appearing like otherworld portals with blue depths and red-hot magma. \nTealights twinkle in playful candy-colored holders made of glass\, while molten earth shapes confections for candles in a contrast of fire and Earth. \nKilnformed glass tealight holders with tack detailing by Sandi Martina of Woodbridge\, Va. \nPitfied vase with smoked\, atmosphereic finish and brush detailing by Elke Seefeldt of Arlington\, Va. \nArtists play with light\, showing stark contrasts of black and white in dishware\, decorative vases and mediative pieces accented with warm hues. Pieces are popping\, strategically shot with color\, juxtaposed against neutral and shadowed backgrounds. \nSee wall art using an encaustic methods as inspired creations are layered between wax\, achieving an interplay of opacity and depth. Intense sunlight captures wildflowers and grasses in eco-prints\, made from light-sensitive paper\, ideal for minimalist and naturalist decorating. The coming Spring is depicted awash in sunlight\, in fair weather\, wall-hung snapshots as birds alight\, rabbits graze and blossoms catch on the wind. \nIgnite the creative and fertile mind in this tribute spotlighting originality and passion. Bring it in for a hug accompanied by a March mug. Express distress\, dig deep and find comfort. \n3-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 March 12  for the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s  Late Night event. The gallery’s “Light My Fire” show runs March 1 through Margh  31\, 2025. \nFollow @studio.fireon for gallery updates and artist features. \nShino-glazed woodfired cup by Brian Grow. \nBrushpainted pomegranate-squirrel stoneware jar with sculpted finial by Tracie Griffith Tso. \n‘Picante!’ kilnformed glass bowl by Sandi Martina \nRipples of energy are echoed in ovenware by Scott Kaye.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/light-my-fire-ignites-inspires/
LOCATION:Fire On Studio 22
CATEGORIES:After-hours,Exhibition,Fire On Studio 22 show,Late Shift
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20251112T204608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T174214Z
UID:29805-1770768000-1773619199@torpedofactory.org
SUMMARY:Positive and Negative Space
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/positive-and-negative-space/
LOCATION:Studio 29 – Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20251216T235332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T235332Z
UID:29900-1769684400-1772388000@torpedofactory.org
SUMMARY:Temptations
DESCRIPTION:This month’s show is full of irresistible allure — plates\, platters\, and serving pieces designed to present your sweetest Valentine’s Day indulgences. The artists of the Kiln Club bring playful and romantic flair to ceramic forms\, from delicately glazed bowls to heart-inspired sculptures. “Temptations” offers a feast for the senses and a celebration of craftsmanship\, love\, and community. With the Kiln Club.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/temptations-2/
LOCATION:Studio 19 – Scope Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20251112T204257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T225651Z
UID:29803-1767657600-1770595199@torpedofactory.org
SUMMARY:Triple Play
DESCRIPTION:Fiber art using three elements
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/triple-play/
LOCATION:Studio 29 – Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251229T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260125T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20251216T235207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T235207Z
UID:29898-1767006000-1769364000@torpedofactory.org
SUMMARY:Hold On! Demitasse to Tumblers
DESCRIPTION:From the delicate demitasse to the tall tumbler\, this exhibition celebrates the hand-made drinking vessel in all its forms. Artists from the Ceramic Guild explore how function meets design in the simple act of holding\, pouring\, and savoring. Each piece — whether slender and refined or rustic and robust — reveals the maker’s touch through surface\, glaze\, and form. Discover the artistry behind your favorite morning ritual or evening toast. Functional and sculptural works alike invite you to hold on a little longer to the warmth\, the craftsmanship\, and the beauty of ceramics at Scope Gallery. With the Ceramics Guild.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/hold-on-demitasse-to-tumblers-2/
LOCATION:Studio 19 – Scope Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20241122T230323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T230323Z
UID:28164-1764586800-1766944800@torpedofactory.org
SUMMARY:Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
DESCRIPTION:Imagination abounds in this festive holiday show. Find gifts perfect for everyone on your list. Featuring unique sculptures that will delight and hand-made pieces to use and admire\, including the most coveted seasonal ornaments! Come into Scope to help make your season merry and bright!\nWith the Kiln Club.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/lucy-in-the-sky-with-diamonds/
LOCATION:Studio 19 – Scope Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251231T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20251125T032641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T030436Z
UID:29722-1764583200-1767204000@torpedofactory.org
SUMMARY:Hearth & Home
DESCRIPTION:Ceramic hanging sconce holds fresh herbs and flowers for festive flair by Scott Kaye of Arlington\, Va. \nCome for handmade comfort and coziness in pottery\, glass\, paintings and prints. Our artists are firing to bring warmth to the holidays with home decor\, functional glass and ceramic art. Pluck tiny treasures from our dazzling ornament tree. Elves offer curated cards\, prints\, paintings and jewelry. Everything is heartfelt and handmade\, from our hands to your home. \nMuggage is myriad!  A staycation or reprieve from holiday madness starts with a comforting cup of joe in a handcrafted mug whether it be a shortie\, jumbo java\, widemouth cappucinno or mighty espresso shot. Savor a satisfying sidekick to start a personal micro-meditation to unwind as\, convieniently\, all drink and dishware are microwave- and dishwasher-safe. \n“White Dogwood Botanical” relief kilnformed-glass panel wtih cutom metal stand by Sandi Martina of Woodbridge\, Va. \nWares are woodfired\, sporting wild yet rustic finishes with licks of fire and ash leaving a distinct warm imprint on clay. Bottle some with by bringing home a fantastical face jug\, one of the earliest forms of expressive American art. Pair that with edgy\, raw clay appetizer tray or abstracted\, splashed tableware. Many mini-habitats in the form of woodfied rowhouses and dwelling statuettes reflect Old Town’s classic colonial architectural flavor. \nSeek sleek\, dazzling finishes in kilnforned glass and crystalline-glazed vessels. Enjoy the vivid\, playful medium of glass in festive functional trays\, bowls and plates yet revel in wintry clear and frosted finishes echoing a winter wonderland. Make a statement with Zoom-worthy flashy glass pendants to start the new year in style. Crystalline pottery is glam and glitter forward\, offering elegance that elevates interiors with an array of vases. Wonder at wonderful dishware with opulent crystalline mugs\, cups\, bowls and tea sets. \nCrystalline-glazed holiday tinted vase by Bikki Stricker of Falls Church\, Va. \nChinese brushpainted pomegranate and squirrel stoneware jar with sculpted finial by Tracie Griffith Tso of Reston\, Va. \nFind comfort in original paintings of the tranquil scenery of the season\, snug serenity and heartwarming nature-based compositions. Makers have the feel for feed-good art from the heart as studies speak to beauty\, spirit and optimistism. See birds flitting and preening\, gentle landscapes and soothing scenes in a selection of prints\, hanging tiles more. \nOrnament offerings are the grand finale of original artistry tucked into bite-sized miniatures. Beaded berries\, miniature mugs and decoupage abstract globes coexist with capybaras\, hippos\, rabbits and rhinoes. Miniature mugs and pitchers are the toast of the tree where original cardinals\, swallows and insects alight. \nDelight in our artisan wonderland. O’ come ye! \nHandmade ceramic capybara with bird detail and panda ginger jar ornaments by Tracie Griffith Tso of Reston\, Va. \n3-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 December 12  for the Torpedo Factory Art Center’s  Late Night December ‘Winter Welcome’  event. Also\, visit Santa on Saturday December 6 4-6 p.m. for Alexandria’s Holiday Fest. The Torpedo Factory will be closed for on Thursday\, November 27 for Thanksgiving\, Thursday\, December 25 for Christmas and New Year’s Day Thursday\, January 1\, 2026.  The gallery’s “Hearth and Home” show runs December 1 through 31\, 2025. \nBring 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 visiting artist Brianna Camp @bripaints through January 2026. \nTo take a peek in the Gallery follow us at @studio.fireon \nFrom left: Short cafe stoneware coffee cup by Scott Kaye of Arlington\, Va.; Crystalline platter by Bikki Stricker of Falls Church\, Va.; Mandarin in oil by Brianna Camp of Fairfax\, Va.; Woodfired original sculpted face jug by Brian Grow of Alexandria\, Va; Habitat statuettes by Elke Seefeldt of Arlington\, Va. \n 
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/hearth-home/
LOCATION:Fire On Studio 22
CATEGORIES:Exhibition,Fire On Studio 22 show,Late Shift
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20250711T152254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T203523Z
UID:29324-1762819200-1767571199@torpedofactory.org
SUMMARY:Celebrations
DESCRIPTION:Our holiday show
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/celebrations-3/
LOCATION:Studio 29 – Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20241122T230140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T230140Z
UID:28162-1762167600-1764525600@torpedofactory.org
SUMMARY:Come Together
DESCRIPTION:Enhance your fall gatherings with friends and family using locally crafted work for the table and kitchen. Salt and pepper sets nestle together and are wonderful to use\, practical berry bowls with handy bases\, beautiful butter dishes with slip-trailed designs\, and gorgeous bowls in every size. Elevate the presentation of those mashed potatoes with a hand-made piece and create a centerpiece that is a work of art with a new vase.\nWith Ceramic Guild.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/come-together/
LOCATION:Studio 19 – Scope Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20251026T155851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T171351Z
UID:29703-1761994800-1764525600@torpedofactory.org
SUMMARY:Cornucopia
DESCRIPTION:Luscious Pomegranate original oil painting on canvas by Brianna Camp of Fairfax\, Va. \n“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. \nEverything is on the table as artists bet the house offering domestic decor\, dishware and giftware from our hands to your home. \nArtists 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. \nKilnformed glass ‘Bloomage’ centerpiece freeform bowl by Sandi Martina of Woodbridge\, Va. \nDon’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. \nFind 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. \nEarly 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. \nHand-thrown\, dipped sippers and shots by Scott Kaye of Arlington\, Va. \nWhile ’tis the season of gatherings and gratitude add handmade touches to the spread. Don’t stress\, just impress! \n3-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. \nBring 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. \nTo take a peek in the Gallery follow us at @studio.fireon
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/cornucopia/
LOCATION:Fire On Studio 22
CATEGORIES:After-hours,Exhibition,Fire On Studio 22 show
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20241122T225943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T225943Z
UID:28160-1759748400-1762106400@torpedofactory.org
SUMMARY:Black Bird
DESCRIPTION:Be ready for Halloween and beyond! Scope is celebrating all things that fly\, crawl\, and walk on all fours this October. Blackbirds\, foxes\, bats and other nocturnal creatures will inhabit the gallery as we move through this spooky season. Find ceramic creations – whimsical and realistic\, functional and decorative and perhaps even a ceramic pumpkin or two for your October décor.\nWith the Kiln Club.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/black-bird/
LOCATION:Studio 19 – Scope Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251110
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20250711T151933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T143603Z
UID:29322-1759190400-1762732799@torpedofactory.org
SUMMARY:Myths and Monsters
DESCRIPTION:… and Halloween!
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/myths-and-monsters/
LOCATION:Studio 29 – Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250901T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20241122T225601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T225601Z
UID:28158-1756724400-1759687200@torpedofactory.org
SUMMARY:The Long and Winding Road
DESCRIPTION:Fall is a time of reflection and exploration. This month features pieces that tell the journey of clay being taken from the earth\, formed by skilled hands\, inured in the fires of the kiln and finished with surface design and glaze. Grace your table and decorate your home with some of these exquisite hand-made pieces.\nWith the Ceramic Guild.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/the-long-and-winding-road/
LOCATION:Studio 19 – Scope Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250929
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20250501T005206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T214237Z
UID:29081-1755561600-1759103999@torpedofactory.org
SUMMARY:On the Road
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/on-the-road/
LOCATION:Studio 29 – Potomac Fiber Arts Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250804T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T025300
CREATED:20241122T225400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T225400Z
UID:28156-1754305200-1756663200@torpedofactory.org
SUMMARY:Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da
DESCRIPTION:Anything goes in this height of summer show! Embrace the laid back\, late summer vibe with a handmade pitcher of your favorite cold beverage served in tumblers and cups crafted by local artists. From hand built to wheel thrown\, from coil to slab\, you will find it all at Scope this month.\nWith the Ceramic Guild.
URL:https://torpedofactory.org/event/ob-la-di-ob-la-da/
LOCATION:Studio 19 – Scope Gallery
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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