A hand thrown bowl with colorful glaze
Gallery Hours
Tues., Wed., Thurs: 12-6
Fri. & Sat: 12-4
Kiln opening
Get first pick of hot pots, right out of the kiln. To find out when the next opening is click here.
Dinnerware
I recently completed three custom dinnerware orders. They were very well received and fun to make. If you are interested in custom dinnerware, please let me know.
Pottery made by Daniel Vito and signed "fireborn" or "Vito"
For many years we signed our pottery "Fireborn". However since 2009, I (Daniel Vito) have been signing some my work with my name 'Vito" This is because usually I work alone in the studio these days. My wife and partner, Donna Hetrick, now teaches high school ceramics full time and her input at Fireborn iscurrently more intellectual than hands-on.
Diane measuring how tall her pot is on a potter's wheel
25th Anniversary
Fireborn Studios celebrates their 25th anniversary!
1988-2012
Pottery News
Check out a recent, custom set of dinnerware I made.
To see images of other recent work click here.
Class News
Prospective students click here.
Currently enrolled students click here.
A Christmas
Thank You
I sincerely thank all of you who purchased gifts at Fireborn. Your support and appreciation of craft, living artists and an alternative shopping experience makes all the difference. I want to especially thank you all for giving out my postcards to your friends and colleagues. Word of mouth recommendations are invaluable and the most effective way of helping sustain the type of alternative experience Fireborn brings you. When I think of all the people who open presents on Christmas day, that I made, here at Fireborn Studios, it is both humbling and gratifying.
Thank you!
Dan Vito
Great Glazes make Fireborn Special
Welcome to Fireborn Studios and Art Gallery
where you can .....
- visit our art gallery in Pittsburgh, PA
- take pottery classes
GLASS • POTTERY • JEWELRY
Fireborn Gallery, owned by Daniel Vito and Donna Hetrick, features pottery handmade on the premises, plus handblown glass, jewelry, and other fine crafts...all of which are handmade by American artists.
Over 50 artists are represented in addition to Fireborn pottery.
Fireborn pottery, made by Daniel Vito, is sold exclusively at Fireborn Gallery.
His work includes unique one-of-a-kind pieces, large show pieces, dinnerware and serving pieces, tea and sushi ware, mugs, bowls, sculpture, wall-hangings, and experimental designs and glazes.
Daniel has been making pottery since 1972.
Pure white porcelain clay is usually used, creating the ideal background for Fireborn's high-fired, vibrant, Asian-inspired glazes, such as chun, celadon, tenmoku, shino, and copper red.
Each piece has been designed and created with concern for function and durability, so you will enjoy your selection for years to come.
Fireborn Studios is located in Pittsburgh's historic South Side, between the Birmingham and Hot Metal Bridges, on the corner of 24th and Sarah Street. See Map.
Pottery Classes at Fireborn Studios
Four classes are held year-round in a functioning artist's studio, with over 30 gorgeous, high-fire glazes to choose from and great instruction.
For more informaton about classes click here.
To get on the class mailing list click here.
Fireborn Studios Storefront on the South Side of Pittsburgh
Nice Quote
Dear Fireborn, Mr. Vito and everyone there in PA,
I write to you from Cape Cod. Years ago I got a bowl with the name Fireborn scrawled into the bottom. A few weeks ago it slipped out of my hands while I was washing it and broke in the sink. It's my favorite bowl. I know it probably sounds weird but this bowl inspired me to cook. I loved it. My daughter and I made cookies, breads, pancakes...everything and it brought me joy in the kitchen. It's been a tough couple of years and this bowl breaking just devastated me. I'm hoping I can replace it somehow. I'm including a picture. After looking through everything on your site I guess it's the Glacier glaze. The bottom of the bowl measured about 4.5 inches and the top probably about 12 inches and it was about 5 inches high. I hope I can replace this bowl. Can you please help?
KC
Mashpee, MA