I was so amazed by this studio! Not just because there were incredibly beautiful handmade items, but because it was actually affordable for a regular girl like me! I feel like you walk into some galleries that you can buy merchandise in and there's NO WAY you could afford the pieces of art unless you were a millionaire (or won the lottery, whatev). Here, you'll find totally affordable pieces that are still incredibly beautiful and great to take home or buy as a gift. I spied pottery type vases for only $30, glass vases for $60 and other sets for the kitchen around $100. A price for anyone! There's a mix of pottery, glass, woodwork and a small selection of paintings. Most of the items are pottery or glass though. You can either pick from totally functional pieces for your kitchen or pieces of art to display in your house. You know, those fancy bowls you can turn into art on the walls. And I thought it was just one room, but then you just walk into the front room and there's a whole other room in the back filled with ton of other amazing treasures! Again, if I was a millionaire, I could have picked out a ton of pieces for my own house between the kitchenware, art and glass items. I felt as if I could own my own part of a Chihuly, without spending the money! I loved the fancy glass vases, pottery tea pots and pottery sushi sets. Since it was Christmas, they also had some beautiful hand blown glass ornaments hanging in I'm telling you, if you need a unique gift for someone, or you're looking for a non-Ikea type place to decorate your walls with, this is the place to visit! I swear, you won't regret it!

Fireborn Studio's is a wonderful store that is consistently changing. The window display has a way of transforming, which is always eye catching. When I go shopping here I often want to get just a few things, but many times I spot several unique pieces for people I know (my particular niche group embraces one-of-a-kind art, and I find the prices to be reasonable, especially for the quality). There are all different kinds of vases, bowls, plates, platters, wall hangings, tea sets, sake sets, and of course wonderful mugs. This studio has a variety of glass displays, ornaments and jewelry (this consists of glass and metal). The owner Dan Vito is always embarking on new pottery techniques along with making his own glaze's (which is not an easy process). The porcelain clay that is often used is more of a white canvas that allows for the glazes to have a more striking finishing. I'm drawn to the vase's that have a copper red (a vivid red), blue chun and black glaze.

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?

I've purchased a couple of items from this studio and I've been thrilled with both of them. One was a gift and the other was for myself. If you want to find a good, locally made product for a number of gift-giving occasions, you should stop by Fireborn. There really seem to be endless possibilities available with what the owner of this shop crafts. While I have to admit, its a bit odd to be followed around the store as though I were a convicted shoplifter (happend on both occasions), once I got past that and focused on the task at hand, I was over it. This place also sells jewelry and has pottery classes, which I would try if I still lived in the area. There are also great sales if you get on the mailing list.

Whether you want to buy pottery or take a pottery class, Fireborn Studios is the place to go in Pittsburgh. The gallery showcases Dan Vito's work but also sells work by other local potters and has a good selection of handblown glass. Pottery classes are offered during the day or in the evening, with lots of flexibility built in to accommodate busy schedules. The instruction is fabulous, the glaze selection is extensive, and firings are consistently spot on. Google +, March 11, 2016

I have purchased beautiful unique pottery gifts from Fireborn Studios for years. Everyone I have given them to has loved them. I enjoy giving a one of a kind gift that will be used and enjoyed. The glazes are extraordinarily gorgeous and varied. And there is always a wide selection that is changing all the time. You are sure to find something you like. I purchased a teapot years ago that I use every day. I love it as much today as the day I chose it!

Year after year, for birthdays, weddings, or just because , We have purchased gifts here. My own cabinets are filled with everything from bowls to mugs to serving dishes and we use them daily!