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

And this morning did not disappoint. Still a bit chilly this morning… but big potential there too as this afternoon is supposed to go up into the upper 60’s!!! WHOO-HOO!!!

And just when we think Spring is on its way… they’re also predicting more snow for Monday… DANG!!!

Categories: art fair, mugs

Only four SHAMROCK MUGS left!!!

Thanks to everyone who rushed in to get one, or two, or four!!! If you’re still interested… scroll back on my Fire When Ready Pottery Facebook page for the post that shows all twenty mugs to see the ones that are currently available… mug #3, mug #6, mug #10 & mug #14. And once they’re gone, that’s it for the season! ☘️

Categories: art fair, holiday, mugs

Just a little preview… SHAMROCK MUGS for the upcoming Irish party day!!! These and a few more will be going on sale tonight at 7:00pm CST… right here only on my Facebook pottery page! There’s only twenty of them… so they might go fast?! So no shopping yet. No dibs.

You’ve gotta check back on my Fire When Ready Pottery Facebook page at 7:00pm tonight when the shamrock sale goes LIVE!!!

Click here to go directly there… www.facebook.com/firewhenreadypottery

Categories: sunrise

Another chilly start with a brisk breeze blowing in over the lake. Clouded & cold… but thankful that it’s warming up more & more every day!

Categories: holiday, mugs, stamped

So I’ve got a very limited collection of brand new SHAMROCK MUGS just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! I’ll be doing a quick online sale right here on my pottery Facebook page this Friday evening at 7:00pm CST. More details to come…

Categories: holiday, mugs, stamped

Looks like something fun has come out of the kiln… just in time for some upcoming Irish party day!!! Perhaps we need a quick online sale to celebrate??? More details to come…

Categories: food

Allegedly… perhaps... there “may” have been another yellow towel situation last night?! This time with the newest flavor… and a somewhat recent favorite! Thanks Davis!

Categories: classes, patterns, platters, process, stamped, textures

In my Monday night Intermediate Wheelthrowing class this week, one of my students was stamping wonderful patterns on her thrown platter. Wonder where she got THAT idea?!

It looks AMAZING Christine!!!
I guess my work here is done…

Categories: process, production, stamped

Just trying to get a little head-start on making some more flower pots for my upcoming summer art fairs! Thrown & stamped with some water drips trays… just waiting to trim, punch drainage holes, dry, bisque fire, glaze & soda fire. Feels like I’ve got a good head-start… but there’s still a lot of steps to get them done!