Ninety-Year-Old Artist Opens Her Own Pottery Shop | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 2m

At 90, Hiltrude Finnigan turns her lifelong dream into reality by opening HK Pottery in rural Clay City, Kentucky — a hand-thrown pottery studio where every piece is uniquely painted and fired on her own property. Born in post-war Berlin, she survived WWII and moved to the U.S. in 1962, later discovering her passion for ceramics in New York. Inspired by her artistic family and seeking peace, she relocated to Kentucky, turning her backyard into a creative sanctuary. Now, visitors can book appointments to witness her one-of-a-kind artistry firsthand — proof that age is no barrier to chasing…