Chicago Avenue Fire Arts Center upcoming events

SPARC: Studio Pass at Reduced Cost (Wed, April 01, 2026)

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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.

SPARC Facility Tour (Sat, June 20, 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT

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.

SPARC: Studio Pass at Reduced Cost (Wed, July 01, 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 05:00:00 GMT

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.

SPARC Facility Tour (Sat, September 19, 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:30:00 GMT

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

SPARC Facility Tour (Sat, December 12, 2026)

Sat, 12 Dec 2026 19:30:00 GMT

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