Why not see
30 Maine potters'
products in one stop?

On Route 1 between Belfast and Searsport, Maine
181 Searsport Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915
207-338-1108

Welcome! You have just entered one of the best shops for handmade pottery on the coast of Maine. Since 1988 Mainely Pottery has been bringing our customers some of Maine's finest studio pottery. The quality and variety of pottery from the different potters keeps our store interesting and our customers returning.

What is it that's so special about handmade pottery?

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.

At Mainely Pottery, on average, the potters have been working at their craft for 20 years. We have a selection of fine pottery made from porcelain, stoneware, raku and earthenware clays. Our 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. Our staff can show you pieces made for oven and microwave use. The selection at Mainely Pottery is often changing as potters regularly bring us new work.

See more of our potters' work here.

You will also find exciting raku pots and some extraordinary lamps at our store. In fact lamps are one of specialties. We do make lamps on commission and our lampshades are made in Maine.

The founders of Mainely Pottery are Jamie Oates and Jeannette Faunce. We opened our store in August 1988. Jeannette not only keeps the store running smoothly, she makes it beautiful with her surrounding gardens of annuals and perennials.

Jamie has been working with clay for over 25 years and still enjoys himself. You can visit his studio next to the store.

We hope this little virtual tour entices you to our door someday. Then we'd be glad to show you the real handmade work and let you feel the potter's touch.

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