This place is pretty cool. The potter is really cool and personable. We bought a platter and will order one of his customized plates as a wedding gift for our daughter and son-in-law. Check it out. read more

Kemp Pottery - Art Galleries Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

Kemp Pottery is a store you must go to when you are in the Orleans/Chatham area on the Cape. The pottery is beautiful and something you can actually use. Mr. Kemp is not only an artist but he is also an environmentalist. He is so knowledgeable about what is going on with native species and is just a joy to talk to. Kemp Pottery is a special place: please go there, you will be so glad you did. read more

Really lovely handmade pottery. Unique patterns and friendly owner. Sea themed pottery

Steven's work is exceptionally beautiful with neat techniques I haven't seen before. This is the perfect spot for a treasure you can take home to remember your summer on the Cape - from a perfectly-shaped mug to a one-of-a-kind sink. Gorgeousness abounds in the shop! read more

I came here on Sunday with my family. I really appreciated the beauty of the pottery. I bought a bust of a woman, and it is absolutely stunning. I felt that the prices were quite reasonable and definitely fair. There was so much to love here. The fountains were spectacular. They had a wide range of different types of pieces, from dishes and cups and sinks with pedestals to figural art and even abstract art. It was also nice that the potter was friendly, and explained his methods to my two young daughters. I plan to go back again when we are next on the cape. read more

Very glad that we stop at the Kemp Pottery. Mr. Kemp was very friendly and I fell in love with many of his art works. I bought a tea cup and love it so much. I will definitely visit the studio each time I'm in Orleans. read more

Kemp Pottery - Art Galleries Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

Our visit to Kemp Pottery was the highlight of our day! We purchased an amazing wood fired piece by Matthew Kemp & had a blast conversing with his father Steven for the better part of a half hour. If you love fine arts don't miss the opportunity to meet a master craftsman & add a beautiful piece to your collection. We'll be back! read more

Kemp Pottery - Torso of female nude - Art Galleries Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

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Today I randomly walked into this pottery studio and Steven, the Potter, was on the phone with an old friend, he said. I asked if he sold bentonite clay and he offered me some of his own stash. When he got off the phone he apologized and said "you can't get off the phone with old friends you've travelled far distances with" which I agreed, appreciating his values. He then shared his practice of casting ripples of the fine sand at low tide on the beaches of Cape Cod, he called them fossils of time. They are so beautiful. Then he showed us a ripple sculpture he made which is a tombstone that depicts the eminent extinction of the Right Whales of Cape Cod. They feed here but climate change is effecting them and so they are rapidly decreasing. He then shared the poem he wrote on the back of the tombstone and as I read it I couldn't hold back my tears for the simple beauty of the words he chose and how heartbreaking it felt. The city should commission a huge version of this piece and put it in the center of town. Steve is a lovely person and it's so nice to know people like him are making this work. Thank you Steven. read more

Kemp Pottery - Art Galleries Near Me - Orleans, Massachusetts

We stopped in to check out the pottery here and spent a bit of time chatting with one of the owners/potters. He explained the process that they use and showed us some pictures from their portfolio. They have a few glazes that I love, including a copper patina glaze that is awesome. I probably could have blown a lot of money in this little shop but we left with only a cool frog mirror in the copper patina. I will be back for more! read more

My husband had a Compass medallion made for me( by Kemp) for our front walk as a wedding gift, and I loved it but it cracked over the winter. I brought it to Kemp Pottery to see if it could be fixed. Over a month later I called to see what was up as I never got a phone call regarding my item. The owner told me that it was smashed by something. No one smashed it. He continued to argue with me and when I asked if it could be fixed he just said nah. I asked, No return phone call to tell me that? His response, "Nah" . Certainly not a way to treat customers. Definitely wont go back and won't recommend him to visitors. I'm a local. read more