Iowa Ceramics Center & Glass Studio

Light the Fires Annual Fundraiser

Annual Fundraiser: New Season, Same Spark!

Our Annual Fundraiser is making a seasonal shift—this year, we’re moving the Celebration to the Fall

THE EVENING WILL FEATURE:

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

  • What to Bring: Grab your favorite foldable chair to join us for a beautiful evening on the kiln patio!  Flannel attire is encouraged!
  • In case of bad weather: The show will go on and will be moved into the main space inside the Cherry Building.

Musical Entertainment

Casey Klein

We’re thrilled to welcome Casey Klein, the self-proclaimed “One Man Jam Machine,” as our featured musical entertainment! 

Armed with a double neck guitar, loop pedal magic, and high-energy vibes, Casey brings the sound of a full band all by himself—layering live loops on the fly to create funky, psychedelic takes on songs you know and love.

Expect guitar-forward, groove-heavy covers from artists like:
• Luke Bryan
• Bob Marley
• Aerosmith
• Green Day
… and many more!

With a touring schedule, an album out and several singles on itunes, Casey is one of the hardest-working musicians out there–and we can’t wait for you to experience the jam. 

Don’t miss this one-man musical force!

Live Raku Demonstration

Learn more about the process of working with RAKU pottery by watching our experts

Experience the heat, the smoke, and the magic of Raku!

Join us for a live Raku firing demonstration where glowing red-hot pottery is pulled straight from the kiln and transformed before your eyes. This exciting and unpredictable firing process creates unique, crackled, and smoky finishes that no two pieces will ever share. 

Watch as our demonstrators pull 5 pieces of handmade work from the RAKU kiln and use different kinds of elements to decorate it.  These one-of-a-kind works will then become part of the Silent Auction—bid to take one of these vessels home with you!

Food

Bites & Good Vibes from Dostal Catering and Benz Beverage Depot

We’re serving up classic comfort food with a crowd-pleasing twist at our backyard event, thanks to the incredible team at Dostal Catering!

Sink your teeth into juicy bratwursts and hamburgers, grilled to perfection and served with all the fixings—pickles, onions, fresh buns, sauerkraut, condiments galore, and more. For our non-meat eaters, we’ll also have delicious vegetarian “burgers” available.

Pair it with their creamy macaroni and cheese and don’t miss out on their award-winning Party Potatoes—a cheesy, buttery, potato favorite that’s famous for a reason.

Whether you’re here for the food, the music, fun, or the community, we’ve got you covered.

Thirsty? A selection of refreshing cocktails and beers provided by Benz Beverage Depot will be available throughout the evening.

Bring your appetite, bring a friend, and come enjoy a night of delicious food, drinks, and festive energy!

 

Silent Auction Items

Silent Auction Highlights

This year’s Light the Fires silent auction features an incredible array of handmade items crafted by talented artists and members of our studio. From one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces to dazzling works in warm glass, there’s something for every art lover.

✨ Featured Items Include:
— Artist-made mugs/cups in a variety of styles and glazes
— A record number of warm glass pieces
— Sculptural ceramics, Art, functional pottery, and more!

Bid on beautiful, functional, and decorative items while supporting local artists and our mission. Every item tells a story — and every bid helps fuel creativity in our community.

Thank you to the following Sponsors:

Thank you to the following businesses for supporting our fundraiser: