D. Hooker Pottery LLC |
Pottery is at the heart of my artistic practice.
I love the rhythm of making pots. Also I love the way making pots connects me to earth, to history, and to everyday life.
I make small batch functional pottery with an emphasis on showing the natural beauty of materials and process. I strive for surfaces that are rich, natural and tactile, as beautiful to the hand as to the eye. Increasingly, my forms and surfaces reflect the beauty of the midwest landscape that surrounds me. These are pots meant to be used, and meant to be shared. They are pots for quiet conversations or festive celebrations; pots to gather over the table with family and friends. They are meant to inject a moment of reflection, and a sense of intentionality, into our everyday routines. |
Customer Reviews
"Hooker Pottery is a local treasure - David's work reflects the local environment of the "prairies" surroundings of my area of Illinois and that's meaningful to me. His work is wonderful for the little rituals of a day - feels great in the hand, well made, wonderful customer service. I recommend! Worth is to collect a piece of nature and art for your home and morning coffee."
Tali V. |
"This is such a beautiful mug. A work of art. Makes morning coffee even better! Thanks for the wonderful work you do."
Margie H. |
"I am crazy about David's pottery! All of his work is a perfect balance of design and function. In addition to his gorgeous glazes, the forms are very well executed, balanced and a pleasure to use on a daily basis. I highly recommend!"
David R.
David R.
Take a Coffee Break with Me
Studio Coffee is my monthly newsletter. It's a way of sharing with you my pottery practice in a way that feels more personal than social media- think of it like coming over to my studio for a cup of coffee.
I share thoughts about what I'm making, where I'm finding inspiration, and sometimes the questions I can't find answers for. I share photos of the garden, new music or podcasts I'm listening to while working, poems I'm loving, or an occasional recipe. There's also news about upcoming shows or events, and a few perks, including early access to sales and exhibitions, special events, and the occasional discount code. Typically I send out studio news once or twice a month. I'll sometimes miss a month during the school year when I'm extra busy, and I sometimes send an extra email when I have a sale/event. That's about it. I don't like spam, so I try not to spam others. You can also unsubscribe at anytime. |