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Twenty Dirty Hands Announces Pottery Tour

October 7, 20250

Twenty Dirty Hands announces the 24th edition of the Tri-State region’s only self-guided pottery tour, October 17-19, 2025. This year’s tour will feature 27 artists across 8 stops at studios in Dubuque, Asbury, and Maquoketa (Iowa), Elizabeth and Galena (Illinois), and Hazel Green (Wisconsin). 

All tour stops will be open 10 AM to 6 PM on Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18, and 10 AM to 4 PM on Sunday, October 19.

This annual self-guided pottery tour is free and open to the public. The tour provides art lovers, especially those interested in clay work and ceramic processes, a chance to visit multiple art studios in the area and buy work directly from local artists. Tour goers are responsible for getting from one stop to another, going at whatever pace fits their schedule. 

Tour stops include:

  1. Eshelman Pottery at 238 N Main St., Elizabeth, Illinois, featuring the work of artists Paul Eshelman, Roberta Polfus, and Nishi Nishitateno
  2. Burnt Sienna Gallery & Studios at 9327 Powder House Hill Rd., Galena, Illinois, featuring the work of artists Scott Steder, Raven Bauer, and David Bauer
  3. Galena Clay Works at 704 Dewey Ave., Galena, Illinois, featuring the work of artist Kent Henderson
  4. The Pottery at 202 S. West St., Galena, Illinois, featuring the work of artist Stephanie O’Shaughnessy
  5. John Richard’s studio at 3573 Hwy 11, Hazel Green, Wisconsin, featuring the work of artists John Richard, John-Thomas Richard, and John Hunter
  6. The Lacy Mansion at 1640 Main St., Dubuque, Iowa, featuring the work of artists Ken Bichell, Delores Fortuna, Paul Marek, Winter Rye, Belinda Shastal, Troy Aiken and Kevin Hughes
  7. Cricket Hill Pottery at 2910 Brick Mason Ln., Asbury, Iowa, featuring the work of artists Liz Robertson, Rich Robertson, and Ron Hahlen
  8. Mississippi Mud Studios at 403 Pershing Rd., Maquoketa, Iowa, featuring the work of artists Gary Carstens, Tab Link, Jenni Brant, Joan Gasper Hart, and Shumpei Yamaki

In addition to meeting artists and experiencing their finished works, many stops will include unique activities such as demonstrations, live music, and food. On Saturday, October 18, Mississippi Mud Studios will host Bad Ash BBQ, with food for purchase from 1:00 PM until sold out.

Additional information and photos of each artist’s work is available at Twentydirtyhands.com. For questions contact twentydirtyhands@gmail.com.

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