What is it that’s so special about handmade pottery? Simple clay shaped by potters’ hands into a dazzling array of beautiful and useful objects is what you’ll find at our gallery. From 28 studios located in various parts of Maine, each potter brings us work in her/his style. The potter chooses a specific kind of clay to work with, the clay determines what temperature is needed to correctly fire the pottery in the kiln. The potters who have been invited to be part of Mainely Pottery are skilled at their craft. Some of the best pottery you’ll see combines craftsmanship and some risk. For example, layering glazes over each other can create beautiful effects; wood-fired pottery usually has unpredicted toasty colors due to the path of the flames. Raku is another style of pottery which combines skill and risk, creating unusual lusters. Besides fine craftsmanship, you’ll find several potters who embellish their work with designs to remind you of Maine.