Gary Jackson: Fire When Ready Pottery
A Chicago potter’s somewhat slanted view of clay & play
Categories: ornaments, soda-fired

Plenty of soda-fired star ornaments this weekend…
whether to decorate your tree, work as a gift tag, or just to bring a smile to someone’s face!

Categories: art fair, artists

This weekend at my condo! Pottery & festive fun in every room!
Plus Amy Taylor’s beautiful jewelry. It’s the perfect chance to finish off your holiday shopping list!

Saturday 12/16 & Sunday 12/17 – 10:00am-6:00pm
1353 West Rosemont #3, Chicago, Illinois 60660

Categories: soda-fired, textures, tiles

While setting up for this weekend’s SECOND HOLIDAY HOME SHOW, I’ve got some new things to put out!! Not only do I have two kilns currently firing & cooling… but I’m restocking the shelves so there’s plenty of holiday gift ideas for everyone!!!

Categories: glaze, holiday, process, production

The kiln is loaded & firing… with a LOT of new Christmas Trees for this weekend’s SECOND HOLIDAY HOME SHOW! It seemed like the ones with stars & holes were the big hit last time… so I made another large batch with holes & stars!!! It’s beginning to look a LOT like Christmas!!!

And if there are any left after this weekend’s HOME SHOW,
does anyone want a quickie online Facebook Sale?!
Is there a preference?… late Sunday night or early Monday morning???

Categories: art fair

Hard to believe that Christmas is just two weeks away! And therefore… it’s time for another HOLIDAY HOME SHOW!!! Hopefully you have your holiday shopping list, you’ve checked it twice… and you know that handmade gifts are always appreciated! So stop by my condo this weekend to finish off your holiday shopping with handmade pottery & handmade jewelry by metalsmith Amy Taylor!

MUD & METAL : A Collaborative Holiday Home Show
Saturday 12/16 & Sunday 12/17 – 10:00am-6:00pm
1353 West Rosemont #3, Chicago, IL 60660

Categories: sunrise

Weathered wood & sunrise reflections… two of my favorite things combined.

Categories: Chicago, sunrise

Wispy clouds & colorful contrails crossing the sky this morning.
Quiet with a slight breezy chill in the air.

Categories: art fair, friends, My Talented Friends

I’ve always said how much I LOVE having talented friends! Like metalsmith Sarah Chapman who made all of these beauties… which you can come see tomorrow in person at the ONE OF A KIND SHOW at the Merchandise Mart downtown. I’ll be there helping her again tomorrow in Booth 2118 until 5:00pm. Be sure to stop by… her work is AMAZING!

Categories: Chicago, textures

On the train headed towards the Merchandise Mart for the ONE OF A KIND SHOW! I’ll be helping my talented friend & metalsmith Sarah Chapman in Booth 2118. Be sure to stop by to see her amazing jewelry… or just to say “Hi!”

Categories: glaze, holiday, process, production

A little early morning glazing session. Working on the newest batch of Christmas trees for next weekend’s SECOND HOLIDAY HOME SHOW! Trying to replenish the shelves for those missed-out the first time!!!