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Purposeful Pottery | Fall Gallery Night 2025

Celebrating Functional Ceramics by Wisconsin Artists

Join us in November for a group show celebrating pottery made for a purpose! Six of our Hatch Art House potters will be showing off their functional art – mugs, bowls, vases, and more all in their own unique styles.

Come view the work of Jenny Blasen, Christine Konen, Mud Garden Studio, Mary Pulliam, Gloria Van Dixhorn, and JD Wolfe at Hatch Art House for the month of November. And join us for an artist reception coinciding with MMoCA’s Gallery Night on Friday, November 7th from 5-9pm.

Artist Reception | Friday, November 7th 5-9pm

Hatch Art House | 1248 Williamson St, Madison, WI

Jenny Blasen | @jennyblasen

When creating my functional pottery I take inspiration from everyday objects. I craft each piece by hand using different textures and rich fluid colors to create elevated useful pieces.

Christine Konen | @konencreations

My body of work explores the relationship between nature and light. Each piece has a significance in adding light to the world – from its idea through the process of creation. I wish for my work to invoke respect for the earth in which we rely and for the light of the good to continue fighting to sustain her.

Mud Garden Studio | @mudgardenstudio

I make lighthearted, quirky ceramics for your home. Using earthenware clay and majolica glazing techniques, I create hand-built and wheel thrown pieces that are inspired by folk art, flowers, and good food shared with friends.

Mary Pulliam | @mary.from.the.prairie

I’ve been doing ceramics about fifteen years. My goal is to make serviceable, comfortable pieces that will actually be used in their new homes. I try to make the glazes appealing, using bright color and flowing shapes often drawn from nature.

Gloria Van Dixhorn | @gloria_loves_clay

Functional ceramic art . Each piece is thrown, trimmed and decorated by hand with original images. Then glazed and fired in a wood kiln built by myself and 3 artist women friends.

JD Wolfe | @jdwolfepottery

JD Wolfe focuses on small scale pottery with natural influences.

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Artists At Work – Meet our Employee Artists!

Artists at Work 2025 is our third year hosting a show highlighting our employee artists. We’ve showcased some amazing employee artists and this year is no different!

AAW 2025 features the work of Tammy Schreiter, Erin Kessler, Anna Koehne, Maeve Krause, and Wilbur Ross. Keep reading to learn more about us, in our own words!

And be sure to stop in to view the show during its run for the month of May, with an Artist Reception hosted on Spring Gallery Night, Friday May 16th from 5-9pm.

Artists At Work Reception

Tammy Schreiter | Owner/Curator

Art was my sanctuary growing up, and after college, I realized I was looking for a purpose, not just a job. I dreamed of a welcoming environment that supported local artists and made art accessible to everyone, leading to the creation of Hatch Art House. Opening Hatch was a leap of faith, but it was when I realized I had found my purpose. Every day, I get to work with talented artists, connect with the community, and see the impact that art can have on people’s lives. Looking back, I see that my purpose was always there, waiting to be discovered. It just took time, reflection, and the courage to follow my passion.

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Erin Kessler | Assistant Manager

I grew up in the Twin Cities/northwestern Wisconsin spending most of my time exploring the woods and nearby parks and that’s where my deep love for the outdoors began. After a few years in Chicago for college where I minored in Studio Art, I moved back to Wisconsin to be able to spend more time outside and focus on my art. 

I illustrate gardens, plants, and landscapes, and sometimes ghosts, in watercolor and gouache. All of my work is heavily inspired by nature and the joy I get from wandering around outside. My favorite thing about making art is trying to find and highlight the wonder in simple scenes.   

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Anna Koehne | Gallery Assistant

Our next employee artist feature is Anna Koehne! Anna is one of our trusty gallery assistants, and she creates intricate abstract drawings in ink on paper. Artists at Work showcases a number of her detailed drawings, available as originals and framed prints. Anna doesn’t often get time to make art, but when she does she creates beautifully atmospheric pieces using just black ink and simple lines. 

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Maeve Krause | Gallery Assistant

Maeve Krause is another one of our wonderful Gallery Assistants and the jewelry artist behind Blooming Buds Jewelry. Maeve creates unique pieces made with dried flowers and resin, paired with brass accents and glass beads. Each pair of earrings is unique and makes a fantastic addition to your jewelry collection. Maeve will be showcasing a selection of new jewelry for Artists at Work.

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Wilbur Ross | Gallery Assistant

Animals and nature have always been a common theme in my art, but I didn’t truly begin to understand the depths of it until I studied them from life in my scientific illustration courses in college. There’s always so much to look at, even in the most minute of details, and I enjoy trying to capture that life in my work.

I love working with unexpected colors, layering and mixing my mediums to create a richness and depth that evokes feeling rather than complete accuracy.  For me, art is about the process, not the end product.  My sketch lines are just as important as the final brush stroke, which is why you’ll find early guide lines or unclean edges in some of my pieces.  My goal is to bring the viewer into the art with me, and hope that they experience the same awe and wonder as I did during its creation.  My hope is to bring more acknowledgement of nature in such an urban world.

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Join us for Gallery Night and celebrate with our employee artists!

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Artists At Work Reception

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Artists At Work 2025 – Employee Art Show

Our Employee Art Show, Artists at Work is back again this year for the month of May!

Hatch’s artist employees practice a wide variety of art styles, and Artists at Work will consist of a selection of works from each Hatch employee, including paintings, illustrations, jewelry, and more! Hatch’s Employee Art Show will showcase the work of Tammy Schreiter, Erin Kessler, Anna Koehne, Wilbur Ross, and Maeve Krause.

Join the Hatch team for a Gallery Night reception held at Hatch Art House on Friday, May 16th from 5-9pm. 

The show will run from May 1, 2024 to May 31st 2024 and will be open for viewing (and purchasing) during shop hours: Monday through Friday 11:00am-6:00pm, Saturday 11am-5pm, and Sunday 11am-4pm. Hatch is located at 1248 Williamson Street. 

Follow Hatch Art House on Instagram and Facebook to view the show virtually and to learn more about the participating artists.