Kim Ellington

I am a native of Hickory, North Carolina. I traveled, served and went to Haywood Community College to learn pottery making. After returning to the Hickory area and opening my first shop I became aware of the local Catawba Valley pottery tradition. I sought out Burlon Craig, a renowned folk potter, at his shop in nearby Henry, NC. Burlon mentored me in finding and using local clay, firing a large groundhog kiln and making the forms and glazes that distinguish Catawba Valley Pottery. I moved my home and shop to Vale in 1987 . I continue using the local clay, glaze and history as inspiration for my work.

Kim Ellington