Spring In Antioch!

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Jill Tortorella

Thanks for looking at my website. I happily invite you to stop in at my new She-Shed Pottery Gallery and studio to shop and see firsthand how I make all this cool stuff! I am located at:

25942 W. Heart O Lakes Blvd. Antioch, IL 60002 847-852-0636.

You’ll explore my working studio and classroom where I throw and fire all kinds of functional beauties. Search through piles of mugs, vases, berry bowls, bakewares and so much more, all for sale onsite. Please call or text ahead to make sure I am not at the store or something.

You can also shop online: Etsy.Antiochpottery.com where I list pieces easy to ship for free. Plus its all on sale until May 5!

Click on “Shows” for a list of my summer art shows, starting in Belleville IL on May 14. I travel the midwest in the summer months for festivals of art, all listed herein.

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Spring is Really Happening!

Posted on April 1, 2022 by Jill Tortorella

First of all, thank you to everyone who came in for my March Madness Pottery Sale on March 26. I really appreciate each and every one of you!

My summer shows are lining up very well. I have a super fun schedule so far. Still waiting for the jury results for some of the late summer and fall applications. Its a tough job, applying and hoping for an invite! I usually get in the ones I want. Anyways, check my “shows” and click and scroll through them, some of the best in the country are on there and well worth the trip. Questions? Just call me at 847-852-0636

Lastly and not leastly: my online shop is full as of today with fresh spring pottery available for immediate shipment. Etsy.Antiochpottery.com

My She Shed Gallery is also OPEN for in-person shopping in Antioch, Illinois. 25942 W Heart O Lakes Blvd. Call for appointment, make sure I’m not at the grocery store or something! 847-852-0636

Thanks for your continued support of my small business! I LOVE my job!!!

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March Madness Spring Preview Pottery Sale

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Jill Tortorella

Its official! Please come to my Antioch, IL studio for the first peek at all my new pieces and designs. SATURDAY MARCH 26 from 10 to 4.

25942 W Heart O Lakes Blvd. Antioch, IL 60002 847-852-0636

Everything from an outdoor birdbath sculpture to mugs and dip caddies, I have something for everyone! Need a complete set of pasta bowls? YES! And it’ll all be on sale this one day only. Come to see my new She-Shed Gallery, my new kiln and my clean studio, where I make all this cool stuff. Come and get some new pieces!

Orders and special requests may still be completed by that date. Just call me!

Can’t make it? Shop online 24/7 for a good selection: Etsy.Antiochpottery.com

For the moment my “contact” link in my website is not working. Please email me:

Jill@antiochpottery.com Thanks so sorry

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Home Sweet Home

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Jill Tortorella

Florida was very good to us. But I’m happy to be home and making new pots. My She-Shed Gallery is now OPEN for walk in business in Antioch Illinois! Stay tuned for the formal announcement of our big March Madness Pottery Sale here on March 26.

Art shows are scheduling in the next month of so, so please check my shows for updates!

I am located at: 25942 W Heart O Lakes Bl in Antioch, IL

My online store is updating on Monday February 14th. Etsy.Antiochpottery.com

Orders YES!

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Posted on January 24, 2022 by Jill Tortorella

And Back to Florida We Go!

Winter is in full swing, I’ve been potting like there’s nothing else to do!

Thank you Naples New Year Art Show for a great sale. And the weather was just perfect. We even swam in the ocean.

2 more Florida shows are coming up this week: January 28, 29 & 30 I will be in New Smyrna Beach for their show. I am right in the middle where the 2 streets meet, in booth #4. Then the following weekend, February 5 & 6, I will be at the Mt. Dora Art Fair in the cutest little town. I am in space D317 at the top of the hill on Donnelley Street at 6th Street.

I will be back online February 9th: Etsy.Antiochpottery.com for 24/7 shopping. Please come visit me in Antioch, Illinois this winter, I’ll show you what’s new around my studio. All calls are answered by me: 847-852-0636

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Happy !Holidays

Posted on December 19, 2021 by Jill Tortorella

As 2021 rolls to a close I have unloaded the last kiln firing of the year. My She-Shed Gallery of Pottery is open for last minute gifts everyday until December 23. It’s at: 25942 W Heart O Lakes Blvd, in Antioch Illinois. 847-852-0636 Call and make sure I am not at the store or something! Come see where I make all this cool stuff! You can shop online 24/7 at: Etsy.Antiochpottery.com. I just reloaded new items.

2022 will be a good year for us all I hope! I start the year in Naples Florida at the New Years Art Festival on January 8 & 9, space # 12 on 5th Avenue near Rt 41.

2 more Florida shows follow: New Smyrna Beach on January29 & 30, space #4 and then Mt. Dora Florida on February 5 & 6.

Have a super happy new year and thank you for your support in this rough spot in time!

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Happy Holidays!

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Jill Tortorella

Thank you so much for supporting my small business during my Open House! It was a really good one. Now that the season of giving is upon us, my new She-Shed Gallery of Pottery is open in Antioch, Illinois for in-person shopping. Come for a huge selection of gifts for everyone who eats, cooks or just loves beautiful, useful handmade ware! I even have brand new ornaments for the tree! Come see how I make all this stuff! Please call or text me for an approximate time to visit so I’m not at the store or something. 847-852-0636. My address is: 25942 W. Heart O Lakes Blvd.

I have one more show in 2021 in Columbus Ohio called “Columbus Winterfair” held indoors at the Bricker Multipurpose Building at 717 E. 17th Avenue. Its Friday, Saturday and Sunday December 3, 4 & 5. During this wonderful event you can get all kinds of goodies from 300 exhibitors. I am in space #536. My little gallery will be closed during this time but up and running Tuesday December 7th.

There is also a lovely but limited selection of goodies online: Etsy.Antiochpottery.com. order now to allow time for shipping. Thanks!

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Welcome FALL!

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Jill Tortorella

Fall is a great time for my pottery making! I am working hard on all kinds of new items including lotion bottles, triple caddies, bird bowls and vases and more. The 26 Annual Open House is on the books for November 20th. Please come see my new She-Shed-Showroom and save money that day. This is my Premier Event! 26 years here! Please come see where I make all this cool stuff!

Also shop 24/7 at: Etsy.Antiochpottery.com where shipping is still FREE!

I have two more art fairs coming up as well. November 6, I will be attending the Western North Carolina Pottery Festival in Sylva NC, formerly in Dillsboro. Love pottery? This is the best show to attend, just south of the Smoky Mountain National Park. Only the best potters are included and I am proud to be chosen. Fall colors are very pretty this week! Do come see. My winter shows down south are just starting to choose artists, so check my show list for daily updates about my trip south this winter!

Then on December 3, 4 & 5 I will be at Columbus Winterfair, at the Bricker Multipurpose Building in Columbus Ohio! First time for me. 717 E 17th Avenue. Hope to see you then for some major cool Christmas shopping!

And most importantly, my She-shed-showroom is going to be OPEN all the time by appointment. Just call or text and tell me when you want to come and I will make sure to be here. I have a lot of cool stuff to show you, including my working studio and 3 kilns! 847-852-0636

Thanks for supporting ALL small businesses this year! I love you all!

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September Rocks!

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Jill Tortorella

Summer wrapped up with a bucket list to Maine, lobster eating and whale watching! I am back and working hard to fill the shelves for two September shows! with all freshly inspired shapes and colors. September 18 & 19 Ill be in Naperville Illinois at the famous Riverwalk Art Fair, downtown along river, space #42 in the middle someplace. Then Ill be in Carmel Indiana on September 25 & 26, right on Main Street in front of Joes Butcher Shop! I hope you come out. I will be practicing distancing as needed and sanitizer on the shelves. Vaccinated but cautious! Are you a VIP? Just say so and get an awesome surprise!

Now lets talk about the She-Shed Gallery! I’ve finished completely and am open every day I am not at a show, always listed here. You gotta come and see it, if you haven’t already. Appointments are recommended just to make sure I’m not at the store or something stupid! 847-852-0636. Please come, I will show you the new kiln!

I’ve slacked on the Etsy online store until now. It’s BACK! Please consider shopping online.

Etsy.Antiochpottery.com

Your continued support is invaluable to me, thank you all so much. I hope to see your smiling faces this fall. Love U

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Happy Middle of Summer!

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Jill Tortorella

Glad to be back in the art fair business! My two shows in July were very good. Thank you to those who came and supported my small business. I love seeing your faces again.

So. I am reopening my She-Shed Gallery today! Open every day and every time I am home. Just give a quick text, email or call so I will be here for you. A hundred pots for every purpose.

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

Jill@Antiochpottery.com Etsy.Antiochpottery.com 847-852-0636

Next show in Milwaukee on August 14 & 15 on the plaza at the Fiserv Forum right on 3rd downtown. See you soon I hope!

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