Tom Hill

 Lifelong Tea Drinker & Potter, combined his two passions to become the owner of Steep N’ Clay Tea House & Pottery Shop located in Elgin, IL. Tom has produced pottery for over 20+ years with his degrees in Ceramics. Tom Hill is passionate about sharing his knowledge with others, teaching and mentoring at some studios such as Lillstreet Art Center, Beverly Art Center, Pottery NW, Northwestern University and others around the country. Tom has previously worked in production pottery while in NY, after doing the daily grind of making the same pieces over and over again he had enough, vowing to produce “ cousins instead of identical twin,” pieces. His pottery reflects a deep connection to the earth, with each piece bearing the imprint of his hands and the spirit of the clay. His award winning pottery has been exhibited in galleries across the country, attracting collectors and enthusiasts alike. Steep N’ Clay was inducted into the Illinois Made Program. Illinois Made celebrates small businesses who help craft Illinois by hand, inspiring visitors and fellow Illinoisan to discover more about the state by experiencing firsthand the passion that make it thrive with its style & creativity setting our locally made goods apart.