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.

June Featured Artist; JD Wolfe Pottery

For the month of June, we are hosting “The Mug Show” with JD Wolfe Pottery! Lots of mugs and plenty of other functional ceramics created by Jennifer Wolfe. The artist reception will be Friday, June 7th, 6-9pm. Jen will be on hand to answer all your pottery questions! Refreshments will be served.

Check out the Facebook event page here.

Mugs! By JD Wolfe Pottery

November Featured Artist; JD Wolfe Pottery

Jennifer Darner Wolfeโ€™s stoneware pottery speaks of quiet connections and modern lifestyles. Sheโ€™s inspired by the Scandinavian roots of the Wisconsin she grew up in, big Wyoming skies with sagebrush dotted hills where her children were born, and the nesting comfort of those she loves. Her personal voice in clay is formed through the playfulness of the process and her love of minimalist design. Jennifer’s ceramics will be showcased at Hatch for the month of November, with an artist reception Friday, November 11th from 6-9pm. Refreshments will be served.
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