Meet the Artist

Kate Hochbrueckner

Kate is an artist living and working in Rochester, New York. In 2017 she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the College at Brockport with a Concentration in Ceramics. She opened a studio and storefront, East Main Clay, located at the Hungerford building in Rochester at the end of 2020. Her ceramic work is mainly wheel thrown and slip decorated pottery, made for everyday use in your home. She currently works at the Genesee Country Village and Museum as one of the Historic Village Potters. Kate also teaches intro wheel classes in the evening at Flower City Arts Center and Turk Hill Craft School.

Story Behind the Name Katydid

“As a child I was very strong willed. Let's be honest... I still am today. But as a kid I always wanted to do things on my own - my way! My catch phrase used to be ‘Katie Do!’ It drove my parents nuts! However, as I've grown up, I've learned to control that and use it for good. Now it serves as my adult catch phrase as I chase after my passion and dreams!”