( Who are we? )

Meet the team

Meet Natalie Chan: Founder of Bat Haus
Natalie Chan, originally from Taiwan, is the visionary founder behind Bat Haus. Her journey began when she moved to the U.S. to pursue a graduate degree in Philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin. Later, her passion for creativity led her to study Photography at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City.
In 2012, Natalie co-founded Bat Haus with a previous partner in the heart of Bushwick, Brooklyn. What began as a multi-purpose space for coworking, classes, and events quickly became a community cornerstone. During the pandemic in 2020, Natalie made the bold move to relocate Bat Haus to its current location, ensuring its continued growth and impact.
Natalie’s talents extend beyond managing Bat Haus. She teaches pottery classes and leads immersive sound bath sessions, sharing her skills and love for creativity and mindfulness with the community.
When she’s not at Bat Haus, Natalie practices Ashtanga yoga and indulges in her passion for Argentine tango. She calls Ridgewood, NY, home, where she lives with her beloved cat, Momo.
natalie@bathaus.com

Meet Joel Morrison: The Drink n’ Draw Guru
Joel Morrison is an artist who has been hosting a weekly figure drawing session in Brooklyn, NY, since 2010. When not creating art, Joel works in international art event operations, bringing his organizational expertise and creativity to large-scale events worldwide.
Coordinating these weekly figure drawing sessions is a passion for Joel. He sees them as a refreshing alternative in NYC’s vibrant cultural scene—offering a unique space where participants can tap into their creative side while enjoying a relaxed, social atmosphere outside the usual city routines.
Joel finds great fulfillment in fostering a community of artists, models, and venues like Bat Haus, which he views as integral to the rich and diverse fabric that makes NYC so unique and inspiring.
To apply for a figure model position at Drink n’ Draw, please email Joel at rungunnerrun@gmail.com with your modeling experience and headshots.

Hi, I’m Italo, an Ecuadorian who’s spent most of my life in NYC. I studied Fine Arts at LaGuardia Community College and Graphic Design at Queens College. Currently, I work as a designer for a non-profit in Queens and have experience teaching graphic design.
I enjoy discovering new music, swimming weekly, tackling DIY projects (even when they don’t always go as planned), and biking to work—except on rainy or snowy days, of course. Oh, and I’m a confessed coffee addict!
I believe that when strangers meet, they’re no longer strangers but acquaintances, with the potential to become friends.
To apply for a figure model position at Drink n’ Draw, please email Joel at rungunnerrun@gmail.com with your modeling experience and headshots.

Hi, I’m Anna—a painter and sign artist with a studio in Ridgewood, Queens. I studied art history in college, so you might catch me going on the occasional unsolicited art rant. In addition to art, I care deeply about community and environmental sustainability and belong to the East Williamsburg CSA at the nearby Red Shed Community Garden.
I often say I have three great talents in life: rollerblading, doing laundry, and picking out a ripe watermelon. I believe that life is about synchronicity, and we should all live it kindly.
To apply for a figure model position at Drink n’ Draw, please email Joel at rungunnerrun@gmail.com with your modeling experience and headshots.

hi@bathaus.com