DeSoto Pottery Studio, Rock Island

07/02/2026

Oh No! I told regulars in person that we added a clay night tonight, Thursday, July 2nd, but I forgot to add here. We will be there 6-8 tonight. :)

05/27/2026

NOTICE: because of a schedule conflict, July 16th is cancelled. I have updated events, but just in case potters did not see the update. A replacement date will be added in the near future. Thank you for your understanding. :)

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04/11/2026

04/04/2026

My friend Joel. A video made by our friend Vince. :)

Joral Knanishu widely known potter and teacher, whose work is displayed and on sale at museums in Iowa and Illinois, shares information on how he makes vase...

04/01/2026

Joel is the most talented potter I have ever met. I am blessed to have learned from him for … 18 years? I met him nearly 20 years ago! 😊Let’s hope for many more to come. Here’s a video made by a mutual friend. Enjoy!!

Joral Knanishu widely known potter and teacher, whose work is displayed and on sale at museums in Iowa and Illinois, shares information on how he makes vase...

12/23/2025

Joel is At Desoto now. I’ll be back soon and stay until about 6:00 or so for anyone who wants to pick up pottery. We wish you a Merry Christmas 🎄. We might get chatty. Message me if you need me to stay a little later… 😎

12/22/2025

Tuesday Dec 23 Joel will start unloading the kiln at 2:30 or so. I will stop by at about 4:30 on my way home too. A brief pick up time late morning or early afternoon Wednesday is possible too. If the lights are on, stop by…

12/19/2025

If you want included in a group message about kiln unloading next week, send me a message. Hoping to have a late Tuesday and/or brief Wednesday(ChristmasEve) pick up time. 🤞will keep updated.

12/02/2025

A huge thank you to whomever plowed the parking lot. 😃