Apr
30
to May 1

7th Annual Shawnee Hills Pottery Trail

  • Saturday, April 30, 10 am - 5 pm

  • Sunday, May 1, 10 am - 5 pm

The seventh annual Shawnee Hills Pottery Trail event will take place Saturday,April 30 and Sunday May 1 from 10 AM to 5 PM each day. If you are traveling in the Shawnee Hills, the Illinois Ozarks, perhaps checking out the Wine Trail or Giant City State Park, the Pottery Trail would be a fun diversion. Nine potters will be featured on the Trail. The self-guided driving/biking trail will include 6 stops and go through beautiful Jackson and Union Counties in Southern Illinois.  The event is open and free for everyone and will give the public a chance to interact with the potters, see their creations and view demonstrations. The Pottery Trail is partially supported by a grant from the Murphysboro Tourism Commission. There will also be pottery for sale at each stop.  A Pottery Trail Passport will be available at any stop and if completed with a stamp from each stop will give the visitor a chance to win free pottery. The potters request that all guests wear a mask and practice social distancing while visiting their spaces.

 The link for the Shawnee Hills Pottery Trail website, which includes information on each of the potters and maps of the trail is: http://potterstrail.wix.com/pottery-trail  

on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PotteryTrail/

The potters include Dan Johnson, Steve Grimmer, Harris Deller, Stephanie Dukat, Darby Ortolano, Rob Lorenz, Karen Fiorino and Kati Woolsey. Each potter brings their unique style and firing technique to the creation of their works. From colorful majolica pieces, delicate porcelain works, to wood fired sculptural stoneware these potters work in a variety of ceramic traditions. They live and have their studios located in the beautiful rolling Shawnee Hills here in Southern Illinois. They take their inspiration from the nature around them, real and invented stories, functional needs of the everyday and the long history of sculptural clay and pottery throughout the ages.

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Nov
13
to Nov 14

38th Annual Art Fair - Craft League of Champaign-Urbana

  • Saturday, November 13, 10am - 5pm

  • Sunday, November 14, 11am - 4pm

The show is back this year at it’s new location, the Savoy Recreation Center, 402 W. Graham Dr., Savoy, IL 61874. It a small and intimate show featuring the work of 39 artists. For more information head over to their website . I’m happy to be at this fair again and looking forward seeing everyone!

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Sep
12
to Sep 13

Art Spectacular at the Carillon - Springfield, IL

  • Saturday, September 12, 10 am - 5 pm

  • Sunday, September 13, 10 am - 4 pm

The 15th - annual Art Spectacular at the Carillon is held outdoors on the lawn of beautiful Washington Park in Springfield, IL, an art-loving community! This year will be under stringent Phase 4 COVID-19 requirements.  There won’t be the usual extra 'features' this year (demos, kids' art sale, youth art showcase, silent auction, basket raffle, musicians), we can feature 31 Artists who are excited about showcasing their talent and artwork - in a safe new 'pod' layout that will enable everyone to see every artist booth!   Please remember ... because of COVID-19 requirements, there will only be one entrance and it will be at the sidewalk from the Fayette parking lot, near the fountain. Masks will be required at the fair. For more information, see their website.

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Dec
5
to Dec 7

Holiday Craft Fair

  • Thursday, December 5, 10 am - 5 pm

  • Friday, December 6, 10 am - 5 pm

  • Saturday, December 7, 9:30 am - 4 pm

Located on the first floor of the Southern Illinois University Student Center, the Annual Holiday Craft Sal Sale is a major event featuring more than 75 craftspeople.  Students, faculty, staff and members of the Southern Illinois community shop for holiday decorations, gifts and unique items.  Come join them!  For more information on Craft Shop click here.

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