Soul Fire opened in March of 2014, as an independent DIY art studio focusing on the fired arts. Pottery-painting and glass-fusing have always be mainstays of our open studio offerings and clay classes; both hand-building and wheel throwing are here to stay-but the exact mix of non-fired projects shift as market demands. 

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In 2019, we completed our biggest project, our home. The building we currently reside in was considered a tear-down by many, but an extensive down-to-the-studs renovation designed by Jerry Spencer (Teresa’s dad) brought new life. Our party room is a reconstructed (now art) garage. We are proud that the vast majority of furnishings and displays are restored or bespoke. We hope that you will enjoy the zen garden out front-we have provided rakes so you can make patterns in the sand. Benches out front provide a spot to sit and rest. We also are caretakers and host to an Art  Library created by the Pewaukee Area Arts Council. We love seeing so many exploring the downtown enjoying these amenities.  

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The studio was founded and is owned by Teresa Spencer who has lived in the Lake Country area for over 40 years (Pewaukee alumni). Teresa studied art and art history at  the University of Wisconsin with a focus on ceramics and painting. She discovered kiln-formed glass about 14 years ago. The second time she was doing glass fusing, she decided to start down the path of opening this studio.  She served for five years on the Pewaukee Area Arts Council Board of Directors and currently serves as an ambassador to the Delafield Chamber of Commerce. 

We get our joy from teaching new skills and providing a creative escape from daily life. Whether you visit as a family, with friends, as a girls' night out or for a date night, our team is honored to be a part of so many memories. In Lake Country we have found a client base that is excited about life-long learning, the arts, and about supporting local/small businesses. We thank you all for making this possible and look forward to seeing you in the studio!