hi there!

i’m natalie! the person behind honeydew moon studio. i’m a michigan native and received a bfa in general fine arts, concentrating in ceramics and book arts at maryland institute college of arts. now residing in ann arbor michigan slinging pots.

i make both functional wares and decorative work that create a space for curiosity (as well as a bit of magic). each piece is unique and represents a dedication to detail and a love of whimsy.

Education:

Maryland Institute College of Art Baltimore, Maryland - BFA - 2014-2018
Studio Arts College International Florence, Italy 2017

Exhibitions:

2026
Ann Arbor Art Center, Deep Roots A2AC Ceramics Invitational, March 2026
Mudflat Gallery, Somerville MA, The Mudflat Cup Show; A National Juried Exhibition, Juried by Chandra DeBuse, April 2026
Savannah Clay Community, Savannah, GA, SIP: A Ceramic Cup Show, Juried by David Kring, April 2026

2025
Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor, MI, The Varried Vessel, March 2025
Mudflat Gallery, Somerville MA, The Mudflat Cuo Show; A National Juried Exhibition, Juried by Kyle Scott Lee, April 2025
Savannah Clay Community, Savannah, GA, SIP: A Ceramic Cup Show, Juried by Mike Cinelli, April 2025
Dzanc House, Ypsilanti MI. “a midnight parade” Solo Exhibition. June 2025
Good Earth Pottery, Bellingham, WA. Annual Winter Warmers Cup Show, Invitational. December 2025

2024
Companion Gallery, Humbolt TN, Last Call VIII, March 2024
Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor MI, Holding: Honoring the Cup, March 2024 
Mudflat Gallery, Somerville MA, The Mudflat Cup Show; A National Juried Exhibition, Juried by Martha Grover, April 2024
Bloom Studio and Gallery, Ypsilanti MI, BLOOM April 2024

2023
Good Earth Pottery, Bellingham WA, Winter Warmers Cup Show, January 2023
Stone and Spoon, Ypsilanti MI, Minumental: A Celebration of Tiny Art, November 2023
Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor MI, Color Shop, October 2023

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View fullsize thank you so much @a2artcenter for having me! this was a lovely curation of ceramic artists and I felt so at home amongst friends and great makers. . if you haven't seen it yet, it's still up until April 1st [:
View fullsize a handful of my celestial work will be at this ceramics exhibition! I'm so excited to be a part of this and amongst so many friends works 🥰 . if you're free, come out this Friday @a2artcenter for the reception from 6pm-8pm!
View fullsize this time a year ago I was playing a LOT of breath of the wild and I think the dragon style really solidified in my brain. I really like how the eastern style dragon is a mix of fur and scales, very elegant and based in air/water qualities. also, le
View fullsize squid cauldron 🦑 i couldn't decide whether it's in space or under the sea, so it's a spaceship/submarine hybrid. because why not both? really trying to kick it in gear for NCECA, putting that into the world so I'll live up to it 😆 . . #porcelain #
View fullsize these babes are being sent out to @mudflat_studios for their annual mudflat cup show ✌️ . I like to think the creatures are discovering stars throughout their journey, and then they collect their favorites into their constellation. (very katamori-li
View fullsize experimental shell . a wall hanging or we can bringing back fancy paper weights 😁
View fullsize a prototype for salt and pepper shaker (+caddy)! I looove the direction for this one is going. it's got a lot of things I need to adjust - the engineering for this consumed most of my jan hah but I'm really happy where it's going 🥰 . . #porcelain
View fullsize #wip on celestial beasts. currently, it's #porcelain bone dry greenware getting an underglaze treatment. I would love to be done with the decorating of this pot by the end of the week. 🤞maybe maybe