Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center upcoming events

Introduction to Neon 1 (Mon, October 26, 2026)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT

The first commercial neon sign was lit in 1910. More than 100 years later, neon tubes have largely been replaced by LED lighting, particularly in outdoor commercial applications. Still, neon remains a mesmerizing art form of sculpture made from light.

In this introductory class, you’ll explore a bit of the history of neon, gain an understanding of safety protocols and the technical aspects of neon tubing, before moving on to practice bending and assembly techniques. Like playing an instrument, bending neon tubing takes consistent practice, so we recommend that you attend all class sessions. In one of the final class sessions, you’ll watch as the instructor uses a bombarder to pump, fill, seal, and electrify your neon tube, so you can take home a finished piece. All materials and components are included.

$435 ($360 tuition + $75 materials) | 4 weeks, 8 sessions
Open to ages 16 and up.

Instructor: Jon Ault

Introduction to Neon 1 (Thu, October 29, 2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 23:30:00 GMT

$435 ($360 tuition + $75 materials) | 4 weeks, 8 sessions
Open to ages 16 and up.

Instructor: Jon Ault

Neon 1 (Mon, November 09, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:30:00 GMT