Beginner in fire arts
A safe way to get started
Congratulations on your desire to learn fire arts the right way! The GardeFeu protocol is the perfect way to learn a risk-reduction method.
The first step is to take the Fire Arts Safety 101 course, which is the common core for all artists working with GardeFeu, whether as a beginner, recreational or professional artist.
The second step is to develop your skills through learning and practice.
The very first step is to take and pass the Fire Arts Safety 101 Course based on the GardeFeu Protocol, which will teach you everything there is to know about safety in fire arts practice. This 3-hour theoretical and 1-hour practical course is given face-to-face. It includes a 15-question exam, with a pass mark of 80%.
Successful completion of this course is a prerequisite for GardeFeu’s self training and other fire-related activities, as well as certification for professionals.
There are two ways to take this course:
Via GardeFeu
We offer the course on our regular evenings. Please consult the calendar for dates and locations of upcoming courses. Classes are posted on GardeFeu Facebook events. These events are created about a week in advance, and are where we post start times and cancellations in case of inclement weather.
Via an authorized private instructor
Private instructors cover a vast territory, including Toronto, Montreal, Trois-Rivières and Quebec City. These instructors have more flexible schedules, better suited to industry professionals. Rates are at the instructor’s discretion, and you should contact them directly. Please note that you will need to open a GardeFeu file at a cost of $35 before your course; your instructor will be able to assist you with this.
| Province | City/VIlle | Name/Nom | |
| Nova Scotia | Windsor Junction | Taylor Thain | taylor@luminositycircus.ca |
| Ontario | Toronto | David Ito | ito_david1@hotmail.com |
| Ontario | Toronto | Scarlet Black | fieryscarletblack@gmail.com |
| Québec | Montréal | Pascal Duguay Gosselin | pascal3190@gmail.com |
| Québec | Montréal | Samuel Létourneau | letourneausamuel@hotmail.com |
| Québec | Québec | Coralie Cyr St-Pierre | corail.volcanik@gmail.com |
| Québec | Trois-Rivières | Derek Gosselin | info@lmfprops.com |
| Québec | Trois-Rivières | Marie-Line D'été | info@lmfprops.com |
The second step is to train in a safe environment. There are two types of training: self training with fire and workshops without fire.
The golden rule: when training with fire, only practice movements you’ve mastered 100% without fire.
Workshop without fire
These workshops are held just outside the fire zone. Instructors are professional artists who teach special equipment. It’s a great way to learn new equipment. The cost is $20 for a 1-hour workshop, payable directly to the instructor. Not every evening has a workshop, so check Facebook events to find out if an evening has a workshop or not.
NOTE: Since there is no fire in the workshops without fire, it is not mandatory to have taken the Fire Arts Safety 101 course to participate.
Self training with fire
These training sessions take place in the fire zone and apply everything you’ve learned in the safety course.
A few tips
- Don’t start out buying a lot of equipment. Start by discovering the community during free training evenings, asking questions and taking part in workshops when they’re available, so you can familiarize yourself with different equipment and discover what you like.
- Don’t compare yourself to others – your relationship with fire is your own business, so respect your own pace of learning and comfort.
- Don’t hesitate to ask questions. The Fire Arts Safety 101 course will answer many of your questions, but if you have any others, go ahead! Talk to your free training supervisor or workshop instructor.
Learning packages
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Course with GardeFeuRegular rate
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$75 For artists doing the class during regular GardeFeu's activities
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Open GardeFeu file
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Theoretical course 3 hours
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Practical course
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Exam
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Available according to the GardeFeu event calendar. Not available for private instructor courses..
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Course with GardeFeuStudent and social rates
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$0 For artists in precarious financial situations
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Open GardeFeu file
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Theoretical course 3 hours
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Practical course
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Exam
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Available according to the GardeFeu event calendar. Not available for private instructor courses. Must be taken with training membership..
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Course with a private instructorPrice varies depending on the instructor
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$75 to 500 For artists who cannot attend GardeFeu's activities
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Open GardeFeu file
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Theoretical course 3 hours
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Practical course
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Exam
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Availability and price vary for each private instructor Pay directly to the private instructor. You also need to open a GardeFeu file.
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Open GardeFeu fileLicense fee for a course with a private instructor
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$50 For artists who cannot attend GardeFeu's activities
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Open GardeFeu file
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Theoretical course 3 hours
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Practical course
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Exam
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Only for class with a private instructor.
Training packages
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Visitor
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$0/year For visitor
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PrerequisiteSuccessful completion of Fire Arts Safety 101 course
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Access to training site
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Isopar-K unlimited per training
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Free entry
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$25Per firejam
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Occasional
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$60/year For occasional fire artist
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PrerequisiteSuccessful completion of Fire Arts Safety 101 course
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Access to training site
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Isopar-K unlimited per training
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Free entry
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$10Per firejam
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UnlimitedRegular rate
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$120/year For serious fire artist
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PrerequisiteSuccessful completion of Fire Arts Safety 101 course
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Access to training site
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Isopar-K unlimited per training
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Free entry
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0$Per firejam
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Unlimited specialStudent and social rate
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$35/year For artists in precarious financial situations
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PrerequisiteSuccessful completion of Fire Arts Safety 101 course
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Access to training site
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Isopar-K unlimited per training
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Free entry
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0$Per firejam