The potter Aivars Uspelis and the painter Vesma Uspele

Latvian Heritage

The attractive potter is one of four ceramics artists taking part in the so-called Pūdnīki School of pottery. He uses information from his ancestors in his work. Visitors to the workshop can watch Aivars producing his wares, starting with the spinning wheel and ending with the firewood-fired kiln. The artist’s output is on display and can be purchased. Visitors can commission artworks and try their hand at pottery themselves. The workshop also has a collection of antique irons and farm objects that have come from the nearby area. Vēsma Ušpele produces oil paintings and will be happy to display her artworks.

SIGN AWARDED FOR: The craft of pottery

The attractive potter is a member of the “Potter School,” and he uses knowledge from his ancestors. The “Malny Wylky” workshop offers a look at traditional pottery work, including a foot-powered potter’s wheel and a firing pit that uses firewood and the smoke technique. You can examine and purchase the finished products. Vēsma, in turn, is an oil painter and will demonstrate her artworks.