Join us for year Seven in 2027!

June 5th & 6th

10am-5pm

The Northern Illinois Pottery tour is a gathering of artists working in clay in the Northwestern suburbs of Chicago, IL.

The studios are a short drive from each other, allowing some or all to be visited in a single day, and all are within an hour drive of Chicago. Admission is free and open to everyone.

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A big thank you from all the 2026 tour artists!

It was another successful year and that is all thanks to you!

See you next year!

2026 Northern Illinois Pottery Tour Artists

What People Are Saying

A friend and I had a fabulous time yesterday visiting all 6 stops on the tour. At each stop we saw beautiful and original pottery and talked to potters to learn about their methods, materials, and artistic journeys . It was a memorable day. Thank you to all who made the pottery tour happen.

— Mary Ellen

And my friends have big smiles, too, because they loved the Northern Illinois Pottery Tour.

Great event. Again. Of course.

Thanks for all the hard work you all put in to make it happen.

— Frank

Love, love loved the tour. Already blocking out the weekend for next year. Thanks for all your hard work, time and passion. Also, I absolutely adore my emotional support rock dish.

— Jill

On my calendar for 2025!

— Pamela

Made it to all 6 stops and still saw the kiln opening in Cambridge, WI at 9:00 that evening. a full day of pottery.

— Victor

On the Instagram trail

Hi there from wild west Stop #6 of the Northern Illinois Pottery Tour in Leland Illinois. We are about 10 minutes from our neighbors at the Sandwich stop. We have 7 fantastic artists, plenty of fresh air and parking! I am the host, Anne Maraviglia o
My final guest at the Sandwich Stop, @kenyonhansen Kenyon pots are soft yet strong. The surface design feels so nice. My husband loves a good sturdy Kenyon mug. It keeps his coffee warm. I myself plan to add a plate to my cupboard this year. Kenyon&
NEW to the Tour and the Sandwich Stop, I have Laura and Ben Gallardo of @jamandbeeceramics I met them a few years ago and fell in love with the sweet colors and subject of their pots. A favorite of my granddaughters beginning collection. I am excite
This year, I am so happy to have Amy Song of @amysongceramics join us in my backyard in Sandwich! Stop 5. Amy's dishes are so soft and warm. She adds great lines and smart details to elevate your dining experience. I personally enjoy her bowls with t
We have @lindseyheiden back in Sandwich! Stop 5 on the tour. Lindsey is a fan favorite. And a favorite in our household. Her cups and bowl are always in rotation and sometimes fought over. Joy and play are evident in Lindsey’s studio practice
My next guest at the Sandwich Stop is Gary Jackson of @firewhenreadypottery Gary's pots are a delightful display of stamped textured clay. His dishes are so nice to use. This year I need to add a hybrid mug to my cupboard. Gary likes to play in t
My first quest artist is Natalie Steinmetz of @windycityceramics. I enjoy Natalie's pottery every day. She brings an imaginative combination of functional and sculptural pottery. Natalie is a Chicago-based ceramicist. She has spent more than two de
Hello from Sandwich, stop #5 Host -Cory McCrory My pots reflect what I see, I am inspired every day by the world around me. There is plenty to pull from. My work is made with stoneware paperclay. humor, and patience. I love using handmade pots as
Repost from @tatyana_schierl • Next one up is Kate Marotz. Kate currently lives in Marshfield, WI where she works full-time in her home studio. Her pinch pots combine sculptural qualities with functional objects and preserves the hand-building p
Joining the #forestparkstop is @patricemurtha and this elegant tableware made right next door in #berwynil Soft color and minimalist form work together to make pots that can be perfect for everyday or dress up a holiday tablescape. #june6and7 #pott
@qiscake will be #forestparkstop this year, bringing these beautiful porcelain pots. This truly original work begs to be handled with intense color and complex forms. #june6and7 #porcelain #potterytour #potterycollectors
Next up @take_it_or_levi will be in #forestpark this year. A former host, he will be bringing that main character energy and his great wood fired pottery and joining in what looks to be a great line up. His work is characterized by strong form and

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