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We're the place for kids to fulfill their creative aspirations using heat, spark, and flame! Based on our adult curriculum, youth classes are designed for students 18 and under by taking scope and pace into consideration. 

Youth classes are offered in a four-day (Monday -Thursday) camp format in the summer, generally starting in mid-June and running through late-August. When registration opens in late February each year, you'll be able see complete class descriptions, including age ranges for specific classes. Common camp topics include blacksmithing, sculptural welding, metal casting, jewelry,  and glass.



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. We've also compiled a sensory rubric with more information about what to expect in a particular type of class. 

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

Upcoming classes

  • Porcelain Enameling Project Shop: Winter Mugs

    • Sun, January 18, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
    • 4
    Register

    Enamel your own steel camping mug with your favorite winter theme -- snowflakes, mittens, sledding, trees and more!

    You'll start by choosing a mug in your favorite color and then learn to paint on your own decoration and imagery using porcelain enameling techniques. Next, your mug will be fired to create a durable finish on your design. Afterwards, you'll be able try it out as we share cocoa or hot cider (your finished mug will be all non-toxic materials)! Participants of all ages are welcome, but children under 9 should plan to register with an adult.

    This class is appropriate for beginners or those with some enamel experience.

    $70 ($55 tuition + $15 materials)  
    Open to ages 9 and up.

    Instructor: Jess Night

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  • Porcelain Enameling Project Shop: Valentine Mugs

    • Sun, February 01, 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • 3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
    • 6
    Register

    Enamel your own steel camping mug with your favorite Valentine theme --  hearts, flowers, and cupids -- or perhaps you are feeling more in the mood for thorns, daggers, and fire? Both takes on this holiday are welcome!

    You'll start by choosing a mug in your favorite color and then learn to paint on your own decoration and imagery using porcelain enameling techniques. Next, your mug will be fired to create a durable finish on your design. Afterwards, you'll be able try it out as we share cocoa or hot cider (your finished mug will be all non-toxic materials)! Participants of all ages are welcome, but children under 9 should plan to register with an adult.

    This class is appropriate for beginners or those with some enamel experience.

    $70 ($55 tuition + $15 materials)  
    Open to ages 9 and up.

    Instructor: Jess Night

    Show details

  • Porcelain Enameling Project Shop: Lucky Mugs

    • Sun, March 15, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • 3749 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN
    • 8
    Register

    Enamel your own steel camping mug with your favorite lucky theme -- think four-leaf clovers, horse shoes, Celtic knots and all things Irish for those that celebrate -- or bring your own theme to your one of a kind mug!

    You'll start by choosing a mug in your favorite color and then learn to paint on your own decoration and imagery using porcelain enameling techniques. Next, your mug will be fired to create a durable finish on your design. Afterwards, you'll be able try it out as we share cocoa or hot cider (your finished mug will be all non-toxic materials)! Participants of all ages are welcome, but children under 9 should plan to register with an adult.

    This class is appropriate for beginners or those with some enamel experience.

    $70 ($55 tuition + $15 materials)  
    Open to ages 9 and up.

    Instructor: Jess Night

    Show details

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

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