OUR SHELVES ARE ALIVE - Well, not really, not anymore than those famous hills that Julie Andrews sang about.  But there's plenty of action because we never stop searching for new and interesting objects for you to paint and enjoy.  As a result you'll find more products and a greater variety than just about any other studio on Florida's west coast.

THE FASTEST KILNS IN THE WEST - We believe anyone who takes the time to create a work of art or a reminder of a quiet afternoon with friends doesn't want to wait a week to see the outcome.  That's why we work hard to fire our pottery six nights each week.   Whether it's one small dog painted by a child or dozens of objects from a busy day, we're firing up the ovens most nights so you can see the results sooner. New computerized kilns help us meet the challenge.

QUALITY IN EVERYTHING WE DO - We challenge our suppliers to provide the very best, properly fired and shipped products that welcome paint and glaze.  We stock our shelves with the very best paints.  We steadfastly refuse to use glazing materials that contain lead and we hand dip every item we sell, working to remove any imperfection.  We pass along this quality to you with this promise: If you find a flaw or a mistake in anything we sell we'll replace the product without question.

ALL OF THE HELP YOU'LL EVER NEED - Many of our visitors are experts in the process of turning raw materials into beautiful keepsakes or gifts.  But, for those who've never touched a brush to raw bisque, we have talented and experienced staff to show you the way.  In addition we have hundreds of design tools and ideas to help make your work something you'll remember.

PRODUCTS FOR ALL SEASONS - From Valentine's to Easter to Halloween and Christmas, you'll always find new ideas early enough to have them completed by the big day.  We also maintain a supply of items for special events such as weddings, birthdays, and retirements.  One of our most popular products these days is a platter or other large piece with signatures of those who attend wedding parties, family reunions, and other events.  Photos may fade with time but our glazed products will look like new for generations.

CREATURE COMFORTS - For busy moms and dads who bring their children to Earth & Fire and for anyone who must maintain contact with the world outside, we offer our high speed Wi-Fi service.  Laptops and PDAs connect in seconds.  Also, bottled water is available plus the Naples Daily News is usually on hand.  There's no charge for any of these things, of course.  It's our way of saying thanks to those who visit Earth & Fire.

FREE PARKING - Though we're near the dock and in the shadow of busy downtown Naples, we have plenty of free and often shaded parking available at all times.

GREAT NEIGHBORS - After you've satisfied your creative urges, we're a short walk from area cafes, restaurants, and shops with all sorts of goods and services.  There are fishing boats for rent, performing dolphins, and even a new way to tour the area on those high tech machines call "Segways."

THE FIRE AT NIGHT - Check our events calendar frequently for imaginative ways to spend your evenings with Earth & Fire.  In addition to our basic business of painting, we'll be offering an array of interesting and entertaining evenings for your enjoyment.  Many will be adults only and feature snacks and an invitation to bring along your favorite beverage.