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SPARC is for students and artists that have intermediate to advanced skills in a particular program area. Once you've completed the SPARC test-out process, you're able to access to the shop on particular days and times. SPARC is offered on a monthly or quarterly basis, for a very reasonable cost. Supervision is provided during SPARC hours, but you'll work completely independently on personal projects.

Learn more about SPARC.


Click on the course name to see all class meeting dates, times, and course fee.

If you're looking for a Reheater option, select the class you'd like to Reheat and choose the appropriate fee when registering.

Please read these FAQs for details about what to bring/wear, refund policy, age requirements and more!

Joining a waitlist for a class that's full? Before you add yourself to a waitlist, it helps us if you're pretty certain you'll be available for the class. If a spot becomes available and you're next in line, you'll be automatically registered and given about 24 hours to confirm your registration by paying. After that, we move on to the next person in line. If we have a long list of folks who are no longer interested, it can be time-consuming to fill that spot. Thanks for your consideration!

Upcoming classes

  • SPARC: Studio Pass at Reduced Cost

    • Mon, April 01, 2024
    • Sat, June 29, 2024
    • 3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
    Register

    If you've taken a series of classes at CAFAC or you're an experienced artist/craftsperson who's been working on your own, SPARC provides shop access and the equipment and tools for a specific program area. You provide your own project materials. Supervision is provided during SPARC hours, but SPARC users work independently on personal projects.

    SPARC users have to demonstrate their ability to work safely and competently in their chosen program area by passing a test-out. Please don't register for SPARC until you've completed that process. Learn more about SPARC.

    SPARC schedule

    • Schedule options (choose one): Mon/Wed/Sat or Tue/Thu/Sat
    • Weekday hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    • Lampworking SPARC also includes monthly Open Torch Time
    • Sign up for a full quarter (best value) or for a month at a time

    We communicate regularly with SPARC users via the Signal app. We will invite you to the SPARC Signal group after your registration is complete.

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  • SPARC Facility Tour

    • Sat, June 08, 2024
    • 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
    • 3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
    Register

    If you're interested in becoming a SPARC user but haven't taken a class at CAFAC, this is your first step! Join us for tour of the facility, get information about CAFAC as an organization, and ask any specific questions you may have.

    If you like what you see and want to move forward, your next step will be to schedule a program orientation and test-out.

    Show details

  • SPARC Facility Tour

    • Sat, September 14, 2024
    • 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
    • 3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
    Register

    If you're interested in becoming a SPARC user but haven't taken a class at CAFAC, this is your first step! Join us for tour of the facility, get information about CAFAC as an organization, and ask any specific questions you may have.

    If you like what you see and want to move forward, your next step will be to schedule a program orientation and test-out.

    Show details

  • SPARC Facility Tour

    • Sat, December 14, 2024
    • 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
    • 3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
    Register

    If you're interested in becoming a SPARC user but haven't taken a class at CAFAC, this is your first step! Join us for tour of the facility, get information about CAFAC as an organization, and ask any specific questions you may have.

    If you like what you see and want to move forward, your next step will be to schedule a program orientation and test-out.

    Show details

CHICAGO AVENUE FIRE ARTS CENTER   3749 Chicago Avenue  |  Minneapolis, MN 55407  |  612-294-0400  |  info@cafac.org 

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