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🍁 Fall in the Shawnee 🍂
The Harvest & History Ramble follows the most scenic drive in Southern Illinois.

From Murphysboro to Alto Pass, Jonesboro and Anna, discover historic places, family farms, local flavors, beautiful architecture and the colors of autumn along the way.

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We are surrounded by so many unique, memorable experiences to be had....and our storybook estate is at the heart of it all

Alto Clay Works
Havisham Bourbon Bar
Shawnee Hills Wine Trail
Rendleman Orchards
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#southernillinois #havishamhouse

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These beautiful vases are Fresh from the kiln, will be available at @shawneehills_potterytrail in our studio in Alto Pass (see address in bio).
It's an experimental design that will hold flowers beautifully, the colors are divine.
90$ each.

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Opening the studio doors for one special weekend 🌿
The Shawnee Hills Pottery Trail is back — and I’ll be part of it this year.

You can find me at the Alto Pass location at Alto Clay Works, sharing my pots alongside other incredible artists.

May 2–3, 10–5
595 Main St, Alto Pass, IL

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Shawnee Hills Pottery Trail is quickly approaching! Join us on Saturday, May 2 & Sunday, May 3 from 10am to 5pm. This years trail features 13 potters in 7 studios in Alto Pass, Carbondale, Murphysboro, and Ava. For more information visit our website, link in bio. Mugs by Steve Grimmer, pitcher by Dan Johnson, mug by Keren Yaari, face jug by Rob Lorenz

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🏺 It’s that time of year again! The 11th Annual Shawnee Hills Pottery Trail is coming — and we can’t wait to share it with you.

Take a ride through the rolling hills of southern Illinois and discover the makers who call this beautiful place home. 13 potters. 7 studios. Endless one-of-a-kind pieces to fall in love with.

Each potter will be there in person — ready to chat, share their process, and show you their work. It’s a family-friendly weekend you won’t want to miss. 🌿

📅 Saturday & Sunday, May 2nd & 3rd, 2026 🕙 10 AM – 5 PM each day

Handmade in Illinois. ❤️

🔗 potterstrail.wixsite.com/pottery-trail

#ShawneeHillsPotteryTrail #HandmadeInIllinois #PotteryTrail #SouthernIllinois #MeetTheMaker #PotteryLovers #CeramicsArt #SpringWeekend #ArtTrail #ShopLocal

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Mark your calendars! Potters are gearing up for this year’s Shawnee Hills Pottery Trail. The event will take place on Saturday, May 2 & Sunday May 3 • 10am - 5pm. This year’s trail will feature 7 studios and 13 potters!
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Check out what potters are making
@djohnsonartist @harrisdellerceramics @lorenzpottery @sdukatceramics @kariwoolsey @claylickcreekpottery @yaaripottery @darbyortolanoceramics @saraballek_ceramics @gnomeandfairy @altoclayworks @smithartapult

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Counting down to Thanksgiving pottery sale!
Wheel thrown handmade teapots, and coffee cups, wood fired to 2250 degrees.
It always amazes me how the same ceramic glaze reacts so differently each time: one teapot turned glossy and runny, while the other looks like it was forgotten in the ocean for ten years and came out covered in salt-crystal textures.

These one-of-a-kind functional ceramics will be available at the holiday sale — and there are only three teapots in total! 🫖✨

The Fall Thanksgiving Weekend Sale, will take place from
Friday to Sunday,
November 28–30,
10am–5pm
at @altoclayworks
595 Main St, Alto Pass, IL.

I highly recommend coming early… the good stuff will be gone very quickly.

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I’m still a fairly new potter — just two years of semi–full-time practice and study — and I’m still exploring my voice in clay. A lot of my inspiration comes from other artists who share their work on Instagram.

This shape crossed my feed through a potter based in France, and her work really struck me. Thank you, @kimle, for sharing your work! You are inspiring!

There are only 20 available at the Thanksgiving Sale at @altoclayworks

Can’t wait to share them with you.

The Fall Sale, will take place from Friday to Sunday, November 28–30, 10am–5pm at Alto Clayworks,
595 Main St, Alto Pass, IL.

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I made my very first teapots back in 2022 — and never had the chance to make more.
So I’m extra excited to finally release a tiny batch of teapots for the Fall Sale… only 3 are available. Each one is stylish, a little experimental, and completely one-of-a-kind.

They’ll be available at the Thanksgiving Sale at @altoclayworks

Can’t wait to share them with you.

The Fall Sale, will take place from Friday to Sunday, November 28–30, 10am–5pm at Alto Clayworks,
595 Main St, Alto Pass, IL.

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