Intellectual Pottery…read more Pottery studio that specializes more in teaching pottery than selling it, but still has a nice selection inside for purchase. The Good: *Great location along the Belfast waterfront *Really nice and unique pieces of pottery inside the store for sale at fairly reasonable prices. *Service was very friendly and welcoming *Pottery supplies for sale *Pottery classes for all skill levels *Booth at the United Farmers Market of Maine on Saturdays The Meh: *Not sure why they're aka "Belfast Clay Studio" on their website and IG The Ugly: *Parking in this area of Belfast can be a bit of a PiTa, but just be patient, and you'll find some. Conclusion: Nice place for all your pottery needs.

A great place to take classes. Especially fun for kids. Check website and Facebook page to learn…read moreabout weekly class and open studio times. "Random Pottery is a small pottery and fused glass studio. Our sunny new location is in the Old Brooklin School House, across from the Post Office in Brooklin, Maine. For this retired public educator and now full-time potter - Lynn Curran - the location couldn't be better! ~ Studio offerings include pottery lessons for beginners and intermediate students of all ages, hand-building workshops, fused glass workshops, and community kid-friendly projects."

I am from south of Boston. At our local craft craft store, we count the days until Catherine comes…read moreto offer workshops for us. She comes for a weekend every few months (not nearly often enough and we have some serious Maine-envy!). We have done some awesome stuff with Catherine- art journals, mixed media canvases, shadow boxes, holiday ornaments. Her projects are always refreshingly new and involve cool techniques we haven't tried before. Catherine is energetic, funny and a really great instructor. I have not missed a single one of her classes here and I highly recommend her. She recently released a line of rubber stamps of her own art through Art Gone Wild, and they are wonderful. Wish I lived closer to the Merrymeeting Art House. You Maine crafters are lucky.

I took a private workshop with Adria and had a great experience. She's incredibly patient and kind,…read moreand she explains things in a way that actually makes them click. I walked away with a small finished painting and a bunch of really helpful tips that I wouldn't have picked up on my own.

I've taken a number of lessons from Adria over the last 5-6 years, and have always loved being in…read moreher presence and learning from her. The studio is clean, quiet, comforting, and has all the painting amenities you'd need. As a teacher, Adria is patient, knowledgeable, is tuned in to where you are as a learner, and gives really great tips and advice. I Highly recommend taking lessons at Still Life Studio!

I have over 10 pieces of art from the stubborn cow class. Everyone who comes into my house, asked…read moreme where I got them!

We stopped in here while in Bucksport for lunch. The building is a former bank and the vault is…read moreright in the middle of the store! We purchased a few small stained glass pieces to give as gifts. The shop also sells stained glass supplies, sheets of glasses, and offers classes. The owner and his adorable corgi were a delight!

Artascope Studios is a warm and welcoming place for people to come and learn many different crafts…read more There is a supply shop, gift shop, and many different studios to create work. There's always classes and workshops happening, too.

From the owner: Artascope offers art classes and studio membership for adults, including jewelry and metalsmithing,…read moremetal clay, stained glass, fused glass, painting and drawing. We welcome students of all levels of experience. Our studio membership allows you to become part of our creative family. Gather with other artists and enjoy access to weekly member hours. Our mission is to bring more fun, laughter, and creativity into the world. Our classes and events are designed to help you unleash your imagination in a variety of fun and easy ways. You can learn in a relaxed, supportive environment with a choice of 6-week Artist Series, One-Day Sunday Workshops, and Private Lessons. We offer gift certificates for studio membership and classes.

If you love unique paintings, greeting cards and gorgeous hand-woven wraps and scarves, you will…read morelove Spindleworks. This is a collective where individual artists with various special needs create, display, and sell their work. Big wooden loom in operation onsite. It all takes place in a big welcoming Victorian house in Brunswick, Maine. Spindleworks is a delight and always our first stop for gifts for ourselves and friends

The services and opportunities this non-profit agency provides for its artists is amazing. I have a…read morerelative with disabilities who loves this program. She carries frustrations with her that are connected to the challenges she faces every day, and going to Spindleworks relieves that frustration for her. She enjoys creating art or fine crafts, but more than that, she expresses herself through her art in ways she cannot verbally. When she first began, she only created one simple form of finished work, but they encouraged her over s long period of time to branch out, and now she creates art in many different ways: painting, weaving, ceramics and more. And on the more practical side, Spindleworks has a store that you have to visit. The products are unique and expressive, and a good percentage of the purchases goes to the artists, as it should be. A new twist is that after you are done shopping in the store itself, you can explore the entire artist facility, as they also have items for sale on display in all the art rooms.

This is a gallery that has some interesting photographic art and paintings. Some of the photos,…read morewhich are black and white, cover a variety of subjects some nautical. I was drawn to some of the paint art which had some great cloud depictions.

This gallery is the main gallery location of photographer Neal Parent. I had the pleasure of…read moremeeting the photographer at his gallery. A number of his photographs are focused on the coast of Maine but he also has many other interesting photographs from his time in Europe, Asia and Canada. He is a well known photographer and also has five photography publications to his credit. He was also mentioned and recognized by Ansel Adams which is quite impressive. His photography really captures the raw nature and beauty of Maine and if you are looking for a beautiful piece of art for yourself, I would check this place out. FYI - There is also a number of other artists highlighted at the gallery including his daughter Joanne Parent which does amazing work also.