May 10, 2026 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Madison Makers Market — Mother’s Day Craft Fair
WYSO Performing Arts Center
1118 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI
welcome to b.stro ceramics
Ceramics by Ben Strohbeen handmade in Wisconsin.
Functional art - tableware, kitchenware, storage vessels, planters, and more.
Learn about my work and get in touch below!
Upcoming
Events
Find b.stro ceramics at markets, pop-ups, and studio gatherings.
Jul 25, 2026, 9:00 AM - Jul 26, 2026, 4:00 PM
Art at the Park
City Park
500 E Franklin St, Appleton, WI
Artist Statement
My work explores the art of everyday ritual—setting the table, sitting down, eating alone, eating together. I create functional ceramics rooted in the belief that living a delightful life is a skill: something learned through attention to the senses and practiced in daily life.
Working in stoneware, earthenware, and porcelain, I make mugs, bowls, and vessels designed to be used often and held closely. Weight, balance, texture, and surface are intentional. I leave visible traces of process as evidence of the hand and the time involved, valuing intimacy over convenience and presence over perfection.
I am influenced by wabi-sabi philosophy and Midwestern craft traditions that honor durability and use. My work resists the idea that beauty or luxury are reserved for special occasions. Instead, I believe meaning is found in the objects we touch every day. A cup should elevate the coffee it holds; a bowl should earn its place at the table.
Through this work, I aim to create objects that slow people down and restore attention to the small rituals that shape daily life.
Custom Pieces
I would love to create something just for you - please reach out to learn more.
I have added some information below that may be helpful for you to think about and send over to me to help in the design process:
Design
Let's figure out I am making - I want something we're both ultimately happy with.
Purpose? Shape? Size? Sketches, description, reference pictures all welcome.
Creating
Making the piece(s) we settled on - throwing, building, rolling, playing with clay. Involves multiple days - weeks between manipulating the wet clay, letting it dry, trimming it, and continue drying. From there we need to bisque fire, glaze, then glaze fire the pieces - so it can take some time.
Getting to You
Once the pieces are created I will get them to you asap. Either via local pick-up/drop-off or shipped.
FAQs
What's your lead time? How long will it take? How early should I reach out about an order?
Ceramics can take a while from beginning to end. Please allow at least 4 weeks for creating your custom piece(s) (after our design conversation).
If you need something faster, please ask and I will let you know if it is possible.
I would like a set of pieces, like a set of dinner plates, can you do that?
Absolutely! Let me know how many you need.
Contact
Get in touch if you have any questions or would like to order a custom piece.
Feel free to use the form below or email me at Ben@bstroceramics.com.