VEME began from the shared passion of two artists who wanted to spread their love of creating with their community.

Verona Peñalba and Melissa Flotteron met in 2014 and quickly became close friends. Verona had been painting beautiful portraits for years, and after her daughter was born in 2016, she shifted her focus to abstract art. Melissa started her career as a hairstylist but always found joy in creating with her hands—exploring small artworks and crafts until she discovered ceramics in 2020 and fell deeply in love with the medium.

VEME is a dream realized.
With a beautiful new space on the East End of Long Island, Verona and Melissa are finally able to share their creative vision with the wider community.

VEME is more than a studio—it’s a space where everyone is invited to explore, create, and welcome art into their everyday life. Through a variety of hands-on workshops, Verona and Melissa aim to inspire others to get their hands dirty and let their minds unwind in a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Whether you’re an experienced artist or simply curious to try something new, VEME invites you to rediscover the joy of making.

Come play. Come create together.