Mainely Pottery in Belfast, Waldo County, United States | Shop | Pottery

Welcome to the Shop, Mainely Pottery in Belfast, Maine, United States. At Mainely Pottery, on average, the potters have been working at their craft for 20 years. There is a selection of fine Pottery made from porcelain, stoneware, raku and earthenware clays. The knowledgeable staff can tell you the differences and the appropriate care for each piece. The functional every day pots we sell are lead free and safe for the dishwasher. The Mainely Pottery staff can show you pieces made for oven and microwave use. The selection at Mainely Pottery is often changing as potters regularly bring in new work.
You will also find exciting raku pots and some extraordinary lamps at the store. In fact lamps are one of specialties. We do make lamps on commission and our lampshades are made in Belfast, Maine.
Essentially it has to do with the union of clay with the skill of the craftsperson. Most of our potters procure their clay from commercial suppliers who blend several types of clay into a workable claybody. The particular clay is shaped by the hands of the potter, glazed and fired in a kiln. Each potter brings his own personality and design choices into play when making a mug, a bowl, a vase. The feel of each of six mugs handmade by the same potter will be slightly different . At Mainely Pottery, you can handle many mugs until you find the one that feels just right.