A charming small town of around 3,000 people in Southwest Wisconsin, Mineral Point saw its first European settlers in the late 1820’s. It became a lead mining area, that attracted many immigrants in the 1840’s from Cornwall in England. It has a charming main street and has attracted many artists to the area.
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Clay in May is the Mineral Point Pottery Tour in early May. Here there are demonstrations, studio and kiln tours and time to talk to the artists.
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This small town has some wonderful historic limestone buildings along its long main street. Today they house a number of galleries, shops and restaurants. Worth exploring are:
Stairway Studio Gallery at 237 High St.
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Wantoot Modern American Art and Craft at 236 High St.: This gallery has wonderful quality paintings, glass, ceramics, jewelry, wearable art and furniture.
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The Mulberry Pottery Studio/Gallery: In a renovated feed store from the 1940’s, they feature the pottery of Frank Polizzi plus offer workshops to the public. 14 Jail Alley.
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Johnson Gallery, at 245 High St., for pottery, wood, jewelry, metal and glass. They also have the Brewery Pottery Studio at 276 Shake Rag St., a working pottery studio and gallery.
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Windy Ridge Pottery: As part of the Fall Art Tour, I visited Windy Ridge Pottery by Joe and Christy Cole at 3095 State Road 39.
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