Gary Jackson: Fire When Ready Pottery
A Chicago potter’s somewhat slanted view of clay & play
Categories: art fair, holiday, process, production

With my second HOLIDAY HOME SHOW just two weeks away… I’m pretty sure I can crank out another batch of Christmas Trees! They were a big hit at the first show, so my inventory is very low! But give me some time… and I’ll have a whole new forest of Christmas Trees WITH STARS!!!… as they seemed to be a big hit! So if you missed them the first time, never fear… there will be more for the second show on December 16th & 17th at my place. Mark your calendars!

Categories: art fair, mugs, pottery

Today it’s all about MUGS in my studio… with over 75 mugs looking for good homes! Whether it’s your home or a friend’s… everyone lives a nice handmade mug! Stop by my studio today until 5:00pm to help support & celebrate SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY.

Categories: art fair, mugs, pottery, studio

Today’s the day to celebrate SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY! Come out, shop & support the small businesses in your neighborhood. And if you’re near Lillstreet Art Center in Chicago… I will be in my studio selling mugs today until 6:00pm! It’s the perfect gift for a friend, a co-worker, family or even yourself!!!

Lillstreet Art Center – Second floor – 205 West, 4401 North Ravenswood, Chicago

Categories: art fair, friends, pottery

And a special THANK YOU shout-out to my friend Sharon who made a great Instagram post about her trip to my place! She’s a real estate agent showing off her photography skills. Capturing a lot of my HOLIDAY HOME SHOW… as I didn’t quite have the time to do it myself!!! Thanks Sharon!

And if you didn’t make it… see what you missed?!!! HA!!!

Categories: art fair, pottery

A HUGE holiday Thank You to everyone who made it to my place this weekend for my HOLIDAY HOME SHOW. It was the perfect weekend for everyone to start their holiday shopping. So much fun hanging out & chatting with everyone in the comfort of my own home! A lot of pottery found its way to new homes… but there’s still plenty more where that came from. I’ve been very busy!

So… if you missed this weekend… or just need to do some more holiday shopping… I will be doing another HOLIDAY HOME SHOW on December 16th & 17th. The shelves will be replenished and my friend & talented metalsmith Amy Taylor will be joining me for both days!

Categories: art fair, bike, sunrise

Not a cloud in the sky again… so another beautiful bike ride again! You know I prefer clouded sunrise drama… but I’ll take a clear & quiet serene bike ride now & again. And today was the perfect start to the day. And now it’s time to get ready, re-stock, & replenish for Day Two of my HOLIDAY HOME SHOW. C’mon by…

Categories: art fair, pottery

And don’t forget the HOLIDAY HOME SHOW bargains on the back porch!!! It’s my annual “Tired of Shlepping Sale”!!! Lots of class demos, seconds & things I’m just tired of shlepping around to the art fairs! Big discounts while they last!!!

Categories: art fair, holiday, pottery

Morning light streaming through the dining room windows… shedding light on lots of pottery all prepped & ready for this weekend’s HOLIDAY HOME SHOW. And that’s just one wall… it’s everywhere in every room! So stop by my condo today or tomorrow from 10:00am-6:00pm! Time to start your holiday gift shopping!!!

Categories: art fair, holiday, lidded jars, soda-fired, stamped

Just in case you haven’t heard the rumor by now… this weekend is my HOLIDAY HOME SHOW!!! With pottery in every room of my condo all decorated for Christmas… wit festive food & drink in the kitchen. Plus, the “Tired Of Shlepping Sale” is on the back porch with tons of discounted & clearance priced pottery. It’s the perfect chance to start your holiday shopping! So make your list… check it twice… then stop by this weekend Saturday & Sunday from 10:00am-6:00pm!

And bring a friend… or five!!!

Categories: art fair, holiday

So my “forest” of Christmas Trees is all ready for this HOLIDAY HOME SHOW weekend at my condo! I’ve got so many different sizes, patterns & textures… and some with metallic star toppers! They’re all over the place… trying to make room as there are a few more than I thought?! I think the grand total right now is at 83!!! Surely enough to find your favorites & put together a great looking trio for a bookshelf or mantle… or both! Or even a “long” forest of your own on a runner down the center of your dining room table?!

HOLIDAY HOME SHOW
Saturday, November 18th & Sunday, November 19th – 10:00am-6:00pm
1353 West Rosemont #3, Chicago, Illinois 60660