Iowisota

10/30/2026

The sunrise this morning was gorgeous.

10/21/2026

There's a lot on the line... and that's what my latest blog is about at https://www.iowisota.org/post/on-the-line. I write blog posts monthly, and include upcoming iowisota events at the end. You can check out the current and past writings at Iowisota.org.

10/13/2026

The Northeast Iowa Artists' Studio Tour was great fun, but now it's done. I had good discussions with many visitors, and lots of pieces from my six tables of pottery went to new homes. I was able to condense the remainder down to 3 very full tables so that I can reclaim some of the table space in the Gathering Room for other purposes! I'll keep the pottery out for another week or so, in case anyone who missed out wants to stop by and take a look. Send me a message in advance to make sure someone is home.
My next event at Iowisota is the "Women's Walk in the Woods" on Sunday afternoon October 18th, from 2-4. The woods are lovely right now! I don't know which trails we will walk, since a lot depends on weather and what the participants want to do. If you want to join us, sign up on the Iowisota webpage! Also look at the "Going Nuts" mini-workshops on November 6-7. Opportunity beckons...!

10/07/2026

The hillsides and roadsides are turning autumn colors in the Driftless Area of Northeast Iowa. Perfect timing for the Northeast Iowa Artists' Studio Tour! A self-guided driving tour through scenic Northeast Iowa to visit up to 38 local artists in 30 different studio locations: Pottery/ ceramics, Collage, and Fiber Art from New Albin to Lansing, or venture farther south and west for more artists. View the entire list and map at

Tour Info Mark your calendars and book your lodging for the 29th Annual Studio Tour October 9, 10 & 11, 2026! The 2026 Tour features 41 Artists at 31 locations! Featured on the '26 cover are: Nancy Sojka, Rose Novak, and George Blair Print or find one of our Lodging

10/02/2026

Join me for a Ranger ride up the north bluff! (September 29, 2026; Iowisota)