Settle


verb set·tle \ˈse-təl\ : to move to a place and make it your home ; to come to rest. 

Settle is dedicated to making the everyday beautiful for your kitchen and home, made to become cherished family heirlooms. Each piece is hand thrown and glazed with care. 

Hi, I'm Samantha, the artist behind Settle Ceramics. I believe in making objects that mean something; vessels to be used and loved for generations. In a world where so many things are disposable, my ceramics are handmade with the intent that they will become a steady favorite and that you will enjoy them every day for a lifetime. 

-Samantha

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Artist Résumé

Samantha Heligman

Austin, Texas  • Settleceramics@gmail.com • www.settleceramic.com 

@settle_ Ceramics + @_sa__mi_photo


Education

BFA, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

2006-2010


Exhibitions

  • Summer Salon, Cloud Tree,  Austin, Texas — 2025
  • Form Works, Women and Their Work,  Austin, Texas— 2025
  • Studio Tour Group Shows , Big Medium,  Austin, Texas  — 2015-2024

Professional Experience

Production Potter — Independent Studio Practice

2015- present

  • Designed and produced functional ceramic wares with a focus on form, durability, and utility.
  • Managed all aspects of studio production, including wheel throwing, glazing, firing, and distribution.
  • Established ongoing relationships with collectors, galleries, and retail outlets.

Fine Art Photographer — Independent Studio Practice

2004–present

  • Specialized in photographing female subjects in natural settings, exploring the body’s relationship to landscape.
  • Worked across film, digital, and instant formats to create both individual works and cohesive series.
  • Exhibited photography in gallery and group show contexts.


Skills

  • Wheel throwing, glazing, kiln operation
  • Darkroom techniques, film processing, digital photography
  • Instant photography (Polaroid/Instax processes)
  • Exhibition preparation and installation
  • Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign)