Hi friends, supporters, and fellow clay-lovers!

We’re reaching out because our beloved kilns—yes, the fiery heart and soul of Aran’s Art Studio—are in dire need of repair.

Here’s the rundown:

Our big glass kiln recently broke down. We managed to fix it, but in the process, we discovered that our two other kilns—one big and one medium—are in rough shape and are in need of repairs and maintenance.

We're talking crumbling bricks, aging electronic elements, and a whole lot of “please don’t die today” prayers every time we hit Start.

They haven’t had a real tune-up in over 8 years. We’ve been super careful, babying them along, but the truth is, they’re running on fumes. And after almost 25 years of service (yes, really!), it’s finally time to give them the attention they deserve.

Here’s what we need:

-New lid (to keep the heat in)

-New bricks (that line the inside of the Kiln)

-Updated elements (i.e Electronics in the Kiln)

And honestly?

We hope to keep on going for another 25 years!!!

We love what we do here at Aran’s Art Studio—and the studio is thriving, all thanks to YOU, our amazing community. But without functioning kilns... well, you get the picture :)

We’re humbly asking for your support to raise $10,000 to keep the heat alive. Every dollar counts, and every bit helps us continue creating, teaching, and sharing the joy of pottery AND fused glass.

Thank you from the bottom of our (ceramic-loving) hearts.

Let’s keep the fire burning.

—Aran & the Studio Team