I began making ceramics in 2016 and loved it from the first moment I sat at the wheel at The Spruill Center for the Arts in Dunwoody, GA. To say it was life-changing is not an exaggeration. I have made friends all over the world, shipped my ceramics to five continents, and eventually left my previous career as a picture framer to become a full-time potter. I make functional ceramics - mugs, cups, vases, bowls and planters, and when I am feeling particularly ambitious, the occasional teapot.

My studio is located in my home, a small but wonderful midcentury modern house built in 1954. Deeply influenced by my love for midcentury modern design, in 2024 I felt compelled to take my work in a new direction focused on colorful stripes and geometric designs intended to elevate ordinary, everyday experiences - from your morning cup of coffee or tea to treating yourself to fresh flowers.

But my ceramics are not just for lovers of midcentury design. My pieces are at home in modern, traditional, coastal, bohemian, contemporary, retro and rustic spaces and appeal to maximalists and minimalists alike, as well as those in between. 

I love the character, personality, and soul of handmade pottery, and I think that handmade pottery should look and feel handmade. I strive for excellence rather than perfection, expertly crafting every piece until they are just right. The quirks and characteristics that make each piece unique and one-of-a-kind are what make them special. 

I believe people should treat themselves to small indulgences when possible, and hope the lovely people who purchase my work are thrilled with every piece they bring into their homes.

-Kara Klimshuk