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Creative Date with Grandma

Makayla and her Grandma created a souvenir Dolphin statue at Fired Up San Clemente on their trip to California from New York. Didn’t they do a FABulous job?! And while they were at it she made a gift for her Dad. With no studio fees or time limits these lovely ladies could take their time and enjoy a paint session together. Shipping is available upon request. See you soon!

Customize your next Wedding Gift

Anybody can shop from a registry, it takes a creative soul to customize a wedding gift for a very special friend or family member. And that could be YOU! At Fired Up there are no time limits or paint fees so plan your idea and take your time painting your extra special gift. This beauty only cost $40 and it will be a keepsake FOREVER! Imagine their faces when you give the gift of your time, talent, and thoughts. Think of the location of the wedding, honeymoon, and who they are: red wine and beer? Are you kidding me it doesn’t get better than this!!?? Fired UP is where it is at when it comes to gifts that warm the heart. Don’t think you can handle the above activity it’s all good just bring the kids in next time and make a mug for Grandma, slap some hand prints on there and instant tears will be flowin’. Plan ahead to allow for firing time and be ready to be the BEST gift giver ever!!!

Customize your Mugs

Wouldn’t your roommates be excited to drink out of a custom handmade mug??? Ariel has spent her days painting away at Fired Up trying to get her set finished for school as well as working her full time job! Impressive my dear!!! They actually look like they were bought at Pottery Barn or Anthropologie??!! And YOU can do this too! Pencil burns away in the kiln during firing so bring your design and get your paint on.  We are open everyday 12-6 and Fridays until 9 AND you get to progress your work if you need more time, no extra charge! We look forward to helping you help yourself become a talented confident artist. Everybody can paint and everybody has talent, allow Fired Up to nurture your inner artist and create an amazing masterpiece.

Pottery=9 year Traditional Anniversary Gift

What a better place to spend your 9th Anniversary than Fired Up Ceramics studio in downtown San Clemente.  Traditionally the 9th year of marriage is to be celebrated with pottery as the gift, but rather than buy an already made piece why not come in and create with the one you LOVE. This lovely couple planned a Clay Date and made a handprint impression for their home.  They returned to paint it later and enjoyed their time in San Clemente just a little bit more. Don’t feel like rolling it out yourself…we have a HUGE selection of already bisque fired ceramics that you and yours can choose to paint. Bring your loved ones favorite snacks and beverages of choice to make it more of a special day. With no time limits you can work at your own pace and even come back to finish at a later date it you need more time, no charge! Show your significant other your creative side or your ability to try something new if art is outside your comfort zone. They may just love you a little bit more!

Creative Summer Activity for Kids

At Fired Up there are no time limits when you purchase your ceramic piece or clump of clay. We encourage you to take your time and work at your own artistic pace. If it takes 10 times to complete your masterpiece then so be it! Besides I LOVE the company. For children we have a backyard with bikes, chalk, and toys if they need a break between layers. I also offer private lesson on the potters wheel or beginning hand building.  Enter a world of therapeutic FUN when you step thru the threshold of our 1934 historic Ole Hanson home.  Bring snacks or beverages to make your visit more comfortable.  The backyard has canopies and a blooming garden if outdoor painting is desired.  Visit Fired Up everyday 12-6 and Fridays until 9, hope to see you real soon!

Remodeling???

Create your own back splash, have the kids paint filler tiles for a wall, or ask Fired Up to paint it for you!  This is a clever way to personalize your home.  The above design will be hung in a San Juan Capistrano kitchen as their custom back splash, painted by yours truly!  No time limits or paint fees make this an affordable activity.  Please come in or call for more information 949-498-3929.  Great idea for a summer project!!!  Pencil burns away in the kiln during firing making it easy to graph and sketch out a design before painting. Then its up to you and your painting skills to complete the masterpiece with our many tools and colors.  Think about it…a guest is over and notices your tile design…imagine the conversation and compliments that will follow!  Nurture your inner artist or ask me to nurture mine!!

Garden Decor at its BEST

Fired UP for Gnomes??? Come on in we just got an AWESOME collection of Gnomes to paint.  My good friend, Heidi, has been growing hers for awhile now and just look at the variety and cuteness it adds to the garden!  Move ‘em around once in awhile to change it up and give them a different view.  Our Fired UP garden is blooming in the backyard and the inspiration is a plenty! OPEN everyday at noon and ready for you and yours to enjoy our clay & paint studio with no time limits and no paint fees!!!  Find a better deal…I think not!  And besides the company welcoming you at the door is PRICELESS!  Get Fired UP and come in today!

Mosaic Tile Clay Class

DSC01767For the FIRST time in Fired UP history we are moving into a MOSAIC direction! This summer we have scheduled our first mosaic tile clay class.  The above creation was my first attempt and the finished product if I do say so myself is pretty AWESOME!!!  It was a difficult task for me to wrap my brain around…design, cut, and then cut into pieces???  I thought my brain was going to hemmorage!  But alas, I trusted my teacher and went with it and man am I glad I did!!!  What MESSY creative fun!  If you know a hand full of interested artists and would like to form your own Mosaic Class, feel free to call and schedule a time with me 949-498-3929.  Every home should have a handmade paving stone to greet their guests, come into Fired Up and step into your first creation experience!

Original Birthday Idea

DSC01658HAPPY birthday to Dustin, his leading lady Dani surprised him and treated them both to a creative date this year!  Schedule a time that works best for all and bring in a loved one for private instruction on the potters wheel.  Price includes instruction, clay, firings, and the next visit to paint your creation.   Affordable and memorable…does it get ANY better than that???  Get Fired UP and throw some clay today!  PS we even clean up the mess!!!

Speaking of Teachers…

teahcergiftDo you have a FAVORITE teacher and want to make a memorable gift for them?  Here’s an easy activity and quite inexpensive if you collect a dollar or less per student!!!  Fired UP will provide the paints and brushes to take with you to the classroom.  Then bring the ceramic back to Fired UP and complete the work with our paint pens.  We are OPEN everyday 12-6 PM and Fridays until 9 PM.  Nurture Your Inner Artist in honor of the One who nurtures your child!