Gary Jackson: Fire When Ready Pottery
A Chicago potter’s somewhat slanted view of clay & play
Categories: inspiration, nature, photography
Categories: bike, sunrise

Finally some sun. And the sunrise I’ve been waiting for.
It started out cold & dark, but ended on a beautiful note!
For the first time, the puddles along side of the bike trail were noticeably frozen over.
I was all layered up… and ready to roll.

And if all goes well, I’m pushing for a big mileage milestone tomorrow!!!

Categories: classes, lillstreet, pottery

As the year comes to an end and you’re looking forward to less-hectic days
of January that follow, what are you going to do?! Why not a new hobby?
You know you’ve always liked to play in the mud… to get your hands dirty…
so why not put that to use and try wheelthrowing pottery?!

My new pottery class begins on Tuesday, January 8th from 7:00pm-10:00pm.
Beginning & Advanced Beginning Wheelthrowing Class.
So that means that it’s good for anyone who wants to play in the clay. Whether
you’ve never touched clay before, or dabbled with it a few years ago, or even just
want to come play with us for ten weeks… pretty much all levels are welcome!

Click here to register for my class – Tuesday nights from 7:00pm-10:00pm!
Be sure to register soon, as my class typically fills up early – with a waiting list.
If you register by December 17th, you’ll save $20 for Early Registration!

Categories: bike, sunrise

Chilly. Cold. And oddly all the same color?!
It was actually kind of intriguing when the sky and the water were the same color
and the horizon line pretty much disappeared?! Today was Monochromatic Monday!

Categories: art fair, gallery

Special thanks to everyone who came over this past Saturday for “Mud & Metal.”
It’s always fun to see so many friends, family, groupies & Facebook Fans all in one place!!
And thanks to Amy Taylor for sharing the day and her incredible work with us too!!!

Categories: art fair, artists, holiday

Shelves are stocked and the doors are open!
C’mon over to do a little holiday shopping, a little chatting and to share some holiday cheer…
and treats! And yes, that is indeed the “Knight Before Christmas” standing guard in the
corner of my dining room!

Categories: art fair

Still getting ready for tomorrow…
Still replenishing. Still cleaning. And most importantly for you…
Still marking down more pots for the “Tired Of Shlepping Sale” on the back porch.
Lots of neon orange stickers with great bargain prices… including some marked “FREE.”
No, really.

Categories: art fair, artists, holiday

Just one day away… “Mud & Metal” is tomorrow from 10:00am-6:00pm.
Be sure to stop by ready to cross some names off your holiday shopping list.
I’ve replenished the shelves… including the “Tired Of Shlepping” shelves.
And Amy Taylor will be bringing her beautiful work early in the morning.
Share some handmade holiday gifts this season!

Categories: artists, holiday

Whether it’s one of the hundreds of artists down at the “One Of A Kind Show”
this weekend, or me & Amy this Saturday at my place, we’re all hoping that you
take some time to support your local artists this holiday season.
Bring some handmade magic to your holiday gift giving!

Categories: bike, sunrise

Like most great sunrises, the morning started out gray with a lot of clouds.
I knew it would go one way or the other. And it was looking better & better…

C’mon, it looks like some beautiful Impressionist painting, right?! Could you think
of a better way to start the morning than watching this unfold before your very eyes!

Luckily, the sun won out. And it turned the clouded sky all brilliant shades of orange!

But then all too soon, the color fizzled out… and it was back to gray!