Finally got home after a soggy wet & rainy pack-up in Sandwich. Unloaded the car & everything is still wet! So for tonight, my condo basement has become the “drying room.” With all of my shelves standing vertically with air all around them… and my tent sides & canopy spread out so they can dry overnight too. Late night, exhausted & sweaty. Such a glamorous life this art fair thing is, huh?!

And with this we say good night… to the end of this year’s NORTHERN ILLINOIS POTTERY TOUR. We had a wonderful time thanks to those who made the trek. So much fun seeing everyone… potters & pottery fans alike! We had a great weekend in Sandwich… despite the two stormy deluges we had at the end of today! Sudden storms dropping a lot of rain in a very short time! Apparently two clouds, two storms & too much excitement hunkering down & securing our tents while customers were still shopping!!! We’re a hearty bunch… we potters!!!

Special THANKS to my talented friend Cory McCrory for hosting…
both the Sandwich pottery stop in her backyard, but also for giving me
a place to stay for the weekend!

Kicking off Day Two of the NORTHERN ILLINOIS POTTERY TOUR with a little PARTY!!! Be sure to wish Kenyon a “Happy Birthday” when you stop by today! We’re open from 10:00am-5:00pm at the Sandwich location… pottery tour stop #5!!!

And thanks to Natalie for baking last night after a long & sweaty Day One of the tour!!!

A beautiful end to a beautiful day! We had a lot of customers & a lot of pots found new homes today as part of the NORTHERN ILLINOIS POTTERY TOUR. It’s beautiful out here in Sandwich… and will still be tomorrow if you want to join us for Day Two of the pottery tour from 10:00am-5:00pm. C’mon by!!!

GOOD MORNING!!! The day has begun with plenty of pottery for everyone!!! The NORTHERN ILLINOIS POTTERY TOUR is open today & tomorrow from 10:00am-5:00pm. Do the roadtrip and hit all six locations… or just come to Sandwich to see all of these potters!!!

Starting with ME!!!
Gary Jackson – Fire When Ready Pottery. ——————————

Kenyon Hansen ——————————

Lindsey Heiden ——————————

Natalie Steinmetz – Windy City Ceramics ——————————

Ben & Laura Gallardo – Jam & Bee ——————————

Amy Song ——————————

Cory McCrory ——————————

I mean, I haven’t posted much about it… but this weekend is the NORTHERN ILLINOIS POTTERY TOUR. I will once again be at the Sandwich location at my good friend Cory McCrory’s place. There are six location on the Tour with 43 talented artists looking forward to meeting all of you! I hope you can make it out for a great roadtrip… and enjoy seeing a TON of pottery & chatting with all of the artists! It’s going to be a great weekend!!!

There’s no such thing as TOO MANY bungee cords, right?!

Well, I’m all packed up & heading out to Sandwich to set-up for this weekend’s pottery tour. Always giving “Beverly Hillbillies” vibes as I drive to an art fair with my tent frame & shelving uprights strapped to the roof of my car!!!

Food always tastes better in handmade pottery…
like we could even make Mint OREO’s taste any better??? They’re ALWAYS yummy!

We hope to see you in Sandwich… perhaps with sandwich cookies???

For more info… www.northernilpotterytour.com

This year, we will also have Amy Song joining the Sandwich location with her wood-fired pottery. Amy is also the main organizer of the NORTHERN ILLINOIS POTTERY TOUR… and word-on-the-street is that she will be hosting a new studio Tour stop at her new home in Plano next year!

New to the NORTHERN ILLINOIS POTTERY TOUR this year… we’re excited to add “Jam & Bee” to our line-up in Sandwich. I’m really looking forward to seeing these colorful & vibrant pots made by husband & wife Ben & Laura Gallardo. Already loving the colors & patterns… can’t wait to see them in person!