Vera's Iron and Vine, my retail store, opened in 2018, and in 2020, I began renovating a former fiddlehead cannery in Wilton, Maine, transforming it into my creative space, now called Belle Creative arts. Here, I craft and assemble mixed media, found object art, refined artisan jewelry, pottery, and one-of-a-kind pieces. You’ll often find me in my overalls, happily chatting with anyone who comes to visit!
Studio time for returning potters
Mon, May 19
|Wilton
Make functional and fun items
Time & Location
May 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – Jun 09, 2025, 9:00 PM
Wilton, 87 High St, Wilton, ME 04294, USA
About the event
Come Explore the Wonderful World of Clay—At the Table!
Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned maker, this handbuilding ceramics class welcomes you to share ideas, learn techniques, and get your hands dirty in the best way.
What to Expect:
We’ll dive into the core methods of handbuilding: coil, slab, and hollow forms, along with carving, stamping, underglazes, stains, and glazing techniques. This is a deeply creative and therapeutic process that lets your imagination lead the way—no wheel required!
Handbuilding connects us to ancient traditions—after all, the oldest known ceramic artifact dates back to 28,000 BCE. All you need is clay, your hands, and a few simple tools.
You’ll leave with:
