Jill Tortorella – Antioch Pottery

Thank you ALL who came to my booths at both Naples and Bonita Springs art shows this month. I am home now, BRRR its cold! I’ll be potting away the next two weeks then returning to the sunny warmth of Florida for 3 more shows. See me in New Smyrna Beach on January 26 & 27, Then Mt. Dora on February 2 & 3 and lastly, Sanibel Island on February 16 & 17.

The summer is still lining up as shows I have applied for make their choices. Keep checking my website for updated schedules.

Don’tmiss my FAVORITE Garage Sale Art Fair in Kalamazoo Michigan on Saturday February 23 at the Kalamazoo Convention Center. Its a show of fantastic art, all at clearance prices. Once a year, my own seconds, experiments and outdated pieces are a fraction of their original prices. Come early, doors open at 9am.

Heading south this week to exhibit in the Naples New Years Art Show in Naples, Floriday on January 5 & 6. It’s held right there on 5h Avenue, I am on the end in space #8. Lots and lots of new pots for 2019!

After that I will set up in Bonita Springs in Riverside Park for that annual art fair. Its January 12 & 13.

Returning to Florida, at New Smyrna Beach on January 25, 26 & 27. Following on February 2 & 3 I will be in Mt. Dora!  My favorite little town in Florida!

One last stop, Sanibel Island Art Festival. It’s on February 16 & 17. Excited to be a new exhibitor in this show.

Come to sunny Florida and have a fun time with me! I have lots to show you.

Do you need that special gift for family and friends, I have it all!! I put a fresh load of pottery in the Gallery today! Come by anytime, Ill leave the light on for you! Lots of mugs, berry bowls, ikebanas, vases, plates and bowls. If you cook and eat, I can make it special! Plus shipping is free in December! Call me or come in: 847-852-0636

25942 W. Heart O Lakes Blvd. Antioch, IL 60002

Thank you to all who came to my Open House Pottery Sale last week. There were 82 of you and I appreciate each and every sale. Small business support really keeps American spirit!

As the Holidays approach, I am making pottery like a crazy person. Each week I unload some freshies from the kiln. There is a display of work for sale in the studio from now until Christmas. Please feel free to call me or stop by for gifts.

I leave on December 29 for shows in Florida. Ill be in Naples on January 5 & 6, then in Bonita Springs on the 12th and 13ht. I return to Florida for New Smyrna Beach on January 26 & 27, Then Mt. Dora on February 2 & 3, then back to Bonita Springs if I have enough work left!

My 2019 show schedule is shaping up nicely and will be published soon.

Call me for any pottery needs!  847-852-0636

Make your plans today! My annual holiday open house is just around the corner. I’m making everything for the home and kitchen and a couple of new birdbaths for outside living! Bowls and jars on sweet little feet, jumbo platters with twisty handles, squiggly serving bakers, berry bowls, mugs, teapots and things you don’t even have yet! As a VIP you’ll get to pick a discount from the bowl and apply it to your purchases this weekend only! At 10am sharp we will unload the hot freshies from the kiln outside. Gloves are provided, if you want to help. Coffee and refreshments abound, do not let funky weather stop you! Plenty of parking, plenty of fun! Its from 10 to 4 Saturday and Sunday, November 17 & 18. Please plan to come, I will lay out the red carpet for you! I better get out there and throw!

847-852-0636

25942 W. Heart O Lakes Blvd. Antioch, IL 60002

The Dillsboro Pottery Festival features the work of 40 of the best Master Potters in the country and its my next show! Come to Dillsboro, North Carolina on Saturday November 3. Its a sweet mountain town west of Ashville in Western North Carolina. Beautiful pottery, beautiful fall colors. Make this a special trip, there is alot to do around the Smoky Mountains.

Thank you Cottonwood Festival of Art in Dallas, what a great show you gave me!

After a much needed short break I will be heading to Alabama for the

Kentuck Art and Folk Festival in Northport, south of Tuscaloosa. Its Saturday and Sunday, the 20th and 21st. Its held in Kentuck Park, hence the name, very confusing I almost went to Kentucky. This is a show like no other. Its full of fantastic top quality art BUT its also hosting some of the most famous folk artists in America, like Ruby Williams and Mary Procktor. Im in space A19, right turn as you enter.

Heading Southwest to Richardson, Texas for the infamous Cottonwood Art Festival. Its Saturday and Sunday, October 6 & 7. Excited, its only my second show in Texas

Back to Indiana, I will be in Carmel Indiana Saturday and Sunday, September 22 & 23, I will be in Booth #134, in front of Joe’s Butcher Shop. I promise to be there, rain or shine!

The Penrod show this weekend in Indianapolis has CANCELED the Friday night portion of the show. I was half way there from northern Illinois when this was announced. Saturday shows 100% chance of rain so we turned around. I WILL be back in CARMEL on September 22 & 23 in space #8. I apologize to anyone who was coming out for the show, I NEVER cancel a show! And I don’t mind rain but lightening in an open field is a no-go.

Stay dry Indianapolis and please come to Carmel in 2 weeks instead!