DeSoto Pottery Studio, Rock Island

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. 😃

12/01/2025

It’s that time of year when I have to express frustration with winter parking lot situation. We do not own the parking lot, nor can we afford to hire somebody to plow it. With the amount of snow, it might be impossible to park there for our next drop in on December 2.  I will be there for any devoted Pottery enthusiasts, but you might have to park on the street and walk around the building/block. —Amber

07/26/2025

We are thrilled to have Anna exhibit again and are looking forward to her event. Please come see her beautiful art.

01/21/2025

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Here is a cool vendor event coming up this Sunday.
Suzon, the organizer, is working on setting up an exhibit with us for February. Stay tuned.

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