Maine Clay Collaborative
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A community of potters and ceramic artists learning and creating together.
Maine Clay offers classes, workshops, and all-hours studio membership for people seeking space to work, grow, and find inspiration in each other.
A question we always get is: How do I use this pencil sharpener?
This vintage fella works a little differently from the wall-mounted style, bc it's freestanding.
Squeeze the “bunny ears,” pull the holder forward, insert your pencil, release the ears to grip it, and turn the crank while holding the base steady.
It can move with you, which is great! It also means it can be misplaced, which isn't so great. So please return our little friend to its home when you’re finished 😊😊
09/13/2026
It’s fall 2026, and we’re feeling a little nostalgic as Maine Clay gets ready to hit the two-year mark 😵💫
Over these past two years, you’ve gotten to know Linda and Sam. You know our values, our dreams for this place, and maybe even our voices. But Maine Clay is supported by so much more than just the two of us
We’re thankful to work alongside a truly wonderful and talented group of educators. They bring their own ways of making, teaching, thinking, and being in community, and we want you to know and love them as much as we do.
➜➜ So, meet the Maine Clay teaching team ➜➜
The timing is pretty perfect -- and that's maybe by intention. Fall classes begin this week, and there’s still time to learn with these amazing people. If you’re looking for a way in, we have a seat for you ♡♡♡
Portrait of Linda, an instructor and co-founder of Maine Clay Collaborative.
A lifelong potter and educator, she brings broad technical knowledge to clay and teaches through experimentation, problem-solving, and learning from one another.
This fall, you can learn with Linda Wednesday afternoon, Thursday evenings, and Saturday mornings.
Portrait of Catalina, an instructor at Maine Clay Collaborative.
Her ceramic practice centers community, emotional grounding, and functional forms, particularly drinking vessels and matcha bowls.
This fall, you can learn with Catalina Monday and Thursday evenings.
Portrait of Olivia, an instructor at Maine Clay Collaborative.
A technically skilled potter, she works across scales, from tiny forms to large crocks and bowls, with a particular love of trimming.
This fall, you can learn with Olivia on Monday evenings.
Portrait of Lizzy, an instructor at Maine Clay Collaborative.
A handbuilding ceramicist, she creates functional, expressive forms and encourages students to develop their own creative voices in clay.
This fall, you can learn with Lizzy Sunday mornings.
Portrait of José, an instructor at Maine Clay Collaborative.
An artist and educator in the Portland area, his practice brings together pottery, sculpture, and surface design.
This fall, you can learn with José Wednesday evenings.
Portrait of Arun, an instructor
What can you make by hand?
Without a pottery wheel.
Quite a lot.
This handmade box was made by Lizzy, our Sunday instructor, using the same foundational techniques you'll explore in Handbuiling Foundations
Join Handbuiling Foundations
Sundays 10-1 or Wednesdays 6-9
Beginners welcome
Classes stay September 14
Link in bio to register
We fire our kilns to cone 6 in oxidation, with oxygen present throughout the firing and a peak temperature of 1205°C (2200°F) 🔥🔥 But firing a kiln isn’t just about reaching a temperature. It’s about heatwork, or the combined effect of time and temperature
08/20/2026
Join us TOMORROW for a one night make-and-break workshop! DM us for the link to register ☺️
08/19/2026
We love member events because they're a great opportunity to make a delicious dip and bring it in the beautiful handmade brie warmer you made in the studio
Our members tend to be those wonderfully understated people who are just here. Making, participating, helping, and quietly becoming part of the fabric of the studio
Our member gatherings are part potluck, part studio check-in, and part critique. We talk about what’s happening around the studio, look at what everyone’s been making, ask questions, offer opinions, and check in on the member challenge for anyone participating. Mostly, it’s a chance to spend time with the people we make alongside
Thank you to everyone who came and brought something to share ❤️
Interested in making Maine Clay your home studio?
We’re welcoming new members this fall
❤️❤️❤️
08/18/2026
Fall classes begin September 14 🍂
This fall brings a few new offerings to Maine Clay: Sunday morning Handbuilding Foundations, a six-week Beginner Wheel class on Monday nights, and—for the first time—After-School Clay for ages 9–12
Our adult classes meet 11 times over 12 weeks and include clay and open studio access six days a week—because getting good at clay takes time to make, practice, experiment, and try again
Classes for new and returning makers at 65 Hanover Street in Portland
A deposit holds your seat, with payment plans available at checkout
See what’s coming up this fall at maineclay.org
08/01/2026
Fall classes start September 14 and registration is open now.
If you're planning to join us for a season of clay this fall, now is the time to register. A deposit holds your seat, and payment plans are available at checkout.
We can't wait to welcome you into the studio 💕💕
🔗 Link in bio
💬 Not sure where to start? Send us a message—we're here to help
mess around on the wheel with me and learn more about CLAY CONNECTIONS! link in bio (under upcoming events) to sign up for a workshop :)
Coffee's on ☕️
If you're spending time in the studio, help yourself. Fresh coffee, tea, cream, and sugar are always available for you
It's a small thing, but if you're going to spend a few hours in the studio, we think a good cuppa should be part of that
(Herbal tea is kept in the fridge, black tea is on the counter)
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65 Hanover Street
Portland, ME