Kim Swafford - Clay Artisan 

Originally a native of Alabama, Kim has called Belgium and Texas home at different times in her life. Her fascination with clay happened in High School in 1973 in an art class where she was handed a magazine on how to build a kick wheel. With circular saw in hand and a book about pottery, Kim built her first wheel, trying to learn the art of pottery throwing. Though her early efforts were met with challenges, she remained determined, eventually learning the craft under the guidance of a skilled teacher in 1982. Thus, started her love of clay by learning about the art of throwing throughout the years. After years of ministry work, raising a family, and caring for loved ones, she found renewed inspiration in pottery during the pandemic, turning one of her lifelong passions into a full-time endeavor.

 Kim creates expressive and functional pottery by skillfully shaping and refining ordinary clay through the dynamic process of wheel throwing and hand building. Each piece carry a unique touch of craftsmanship.  Her hand thrown and formed kitchenware, dinnerware and decor compel friends and family to come to the table together. “I believe that when friends and family gather at the table good things happen — ideas are shared, lives are impacted and division between people diminish. I desire to bring inspiration to the family table, being warmed by the intrigue of this created thing from a lump of clay to a thing of functional beauty and purpose. And ultimately those who are enjoying the pottery see the beauty and value of who they are created to be.”

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