SHE KILLED IT AGAIN!!!

Yes, Chelsea the “Queen of Glaze” worked her magic one more time!!! This second bowl is just as stunning as that first bowl… I kinda wish I had more bowls for her to glaze! As glazing is my least favorite part of the pottery process.

So here’s Chelsea’s “recipe” that made this magic happen… 1- Galaxy Black inlaid in the carvings and wiped back. 2- dipped in Chun Blue. 3- some Coleman Apple Green on the ridges. 4- some Rutile Blue. 5- Finished with some Cohen’s Red swirled in the bottom. Of course there is not guarantee that Chelsea’s “magic” will work exactly the same way for anyone else!!!

If you want to see more of Chelsea’s glaze magic, she will also be part of the NORTHERN ILLINOIS POTTERY TOUR at the Aurora stop!

Need another reason to come to Sandwich this weekend?…
like THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS POTTERY TOUR isn’t enough?!

Well, on Sunday, the Sandwich Antique Flea Market is open too! Just a few blocks from Cory’s studio… so stop by for some pottery… and then head over for some rusty crusty flea market fun!!!

For more information https://www.sundayatsandwichantiques.com/

Once again prepping, pricing & packing… another batch of soda-fired mugs ready for this weekend’s NORTHERN ILLINOIS POTTERY TOUR. I’ll be heading out to the Sandwich location of the tour at Cory McCrory’s studio.

Check out the website for addresses, maps & full details about all four stops along the way – www.northernilpotterytour.com

A bright pop of color to brighten a gray & dreary morning! =/
Love the “unfurling” of small petals in the center!

Less than a week until THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS POTTERY TOUR… and Lindsey Heiden will also be one of the Guest Potters at Cory McCrory’s studio in Sandwich, Illinois. Lindsey has a fun & quirky illustration style to her work… colorful & fun, whimsical with an attitude. Easily rounding out the Sandwich stop of the Pottery Tour… which including me makes SIX POTTERS in Sandwich!!! More than any of the other tour stops!!!

More details at www.northernilpotterytour.com

Counting the days until THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS POTTERY TOUR… and Kenyon Hansen will also be one of the Guest Potters at Cory McCrory’s studio in Sandwich, Illinois. Kenyon’s pots are pretty darn amazing… and already part of my own personal collection! Well-crafted, clean lines, amazing glazes & great style. I know I can’t wait to see more of his current work, and quite possibly add more to my collection… and you should too!

More details at www.northernilpotterytour.com

We’re just a few days away from THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS POTTERY TOUR… and Linda Lee Kiepke will also be one of the Guest Potters at Cory McCrory’s studio in Sandwich, Illinois. Linda’s illustrations grace the sides of her pots… gestural & sweet. Swing by the Sandwich stop of the tour to see Linda’s work.

More details at www.northernilpotterytour.com

THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS POTTERY TOUR is next weekend… and Nancy Gardner will also be one of the Guest Potters at Cory McCrory’s studio in Sandwich, Illinois. Nancy’s pieces are handbuilt with colorful imagery painted on them… colorful, layered & organic with somewhat of a retro vibe! You’ll definitely want to add one to your collection!

More details at www.northernilpotterytour.com

Next weekend is the NORTHERN ILLINOIS POTTERY TOUR… and I will be one of the Guest Potters at my friend Cory McCrory’s studio in Sandwich, Illinois. I’ve been enamored by her whimsical pieces ever since we met MANY years ago at an art fair. Her textures, patterns, colors & whimsy! Make sure you mark your calendar & set your GPS for Sandwich… make it your first stop of the Pottery Tour!

More details at www.northernilpotterytour.com

Big THANKS to everyone who came out to the HINSDALE FINE ARTS FESTIVAL this weekend. It was great to see everyone again, sell some pottery & hangout in the park in what turned out to be beautiful weather. Plus, now I have another bunch of flowers leftover from my booth display…. now gracing my back porch in a stamped soda-fired vase!

If only they would still be fresh next weekend for THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS POTTERY TOUR… but I kinda doubt it…