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

I had an amazing adventure up north in Alaska this past week. And I “might” have taken “just a few” photos along the way! I’ve got a LOT of editing to do… and I promise a lot of posts with a lot of photos. But it might take awhile… as I’ve got to get back into pottery-mode! That soda kiln is not going to load itself by Friday!!! So… until I have a chance, here are a few “teaser” photos from my time in Alaska! Not to mention all of the pottery fun I had with the Fairbanks Potters Guild & my personal “tour guide” Theresa!!! Thank you Alaska!!!

Categories: food, workshop

I had to travel all the way up to Alaska to find the newest flavor!!!
Well worth the trip!!! burp.

Everything is AMAZING up here. The workshop was yesterday & today…
then more touring fun to come. Tons of photos to come too… later…

Categories: workshop

Fairbanks Potters Guild… I’m comin’ for ya’!!! Let my Alaskan Adventure begin.

Categories: workshop
Categories: workshop

It’s hard to believe that in just two weeks I’ll be up north teaching a pottery workshop on ALASKA!!! Huge thanks to the Fairbanks Potters Guild for inviting me for this “bucket list” adventure!!! I can’t wait to finally see Alaska… I’ve heard such great things. Plus, I get to meet new potters & share my own pottery adventures with them for two days. Anyone else ready for an impromptu “adventure“ to Alaska to join in the fun? It’s not too late!!!

Categories: workshop

Here’s my EXCITING NEWS!!!
In just a couple weeks I will be taking “my show on the road” and heading up to ALASKA to teach a two-day workshop! I’ve been invited up to Fairbanks, Alaska to share some of my pottery techniques, designs & processes with the Fairbanks Potter’s Guild. It will be an interactive & immersive workshop where participants get to make work & try out my techniques for themselves during the workshop! There are still a few openings available! If you’re interested in joining me in ALASKA… send a quick email to Theresa to get more details before it fills up! It’s going to be so much fun…

They “had me at ALASKA!!!”

Categories: wheelthrowing, workshop

Can you tell that I appreciate a good “teaser” campaign??? At 6:00pm CST tonight I’ll reveal the details… and “I’ll ask-a” question or two? I’m very excited about finally sharing my BIG NEWS… and I hope you will be too!!!

Categories: wheelthrowing, workshop

All hands on deck… for an upcoming pottery adventure! Interactive so everyone will be able to play along with me! Details to come at 6:00pm tonight!!!

Categories: wheelthrowing, workshop

Birds of a feather flock together… and YOU might want to join in on the fun of my upcoming pottery adventure?! Details coming at 6:00pm CST on my Facebook page!

Categories: wheelthrowing, workshop

There’s been something brewing… plans coming together… and it’s almost time for the Big Reveal!!! Tonight at 6:00pm I’ll share my big news on my Facebook page! Exciting for me… could be fun for you too?!