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Where there is vision, there is potential

Where there is vision, there is potential

Where there is vision, there is potential

Turning thoughts into something tangible and real is the magic of alchemy. As a child, I had a deep inner knowing that my life was going...

Jan 13 min read

Everything represents something

Everything represents something

Everything represents something

Life's path is not straight

Jan 8, 20181 min read

I had visitors from Boston, Augusta, Phillips, Rockland, New Jersey and Rhode Island over the weekend. ♥️
They come to see my studio, to find special one of a kind gifts and handcrafted items.... but they leave me with so much more.

Every day I remind myself how this all started and I'm moved almost to tears.
I followed my dreams. I followed my heart, I'm doing what I love.
I trusted myself, when only a few people did.

It's been absolutely amazing, and I thank you for sharing this journey.

The light change so rapidly.
♥️🐝☕️ I'll keep enjoying the views

I had visitors from Boston, Augusta, Phillips, Rockland, New Jersey and Rhode Island over the weekend. ♥️
They come to see my studio, to find special one of a kind gifts and handcrafted items.... but they leave me with so much more.

Every day I remind myself how this all started and I'm moved almost to tears.
I followed my dreams. I followed my heart, I'm doing what I love.
I trusted myself, when only a few people did.

It's been absolutely amazing, and I thank you for sharing this journey.

The light change so rapidly.
♥️🐝☕️ I'll keep enjoying the views

Good morning! ☕️
I'll be firing the kiln with your pre-ordered pieces (plus all the requests) this weekend to get it to you by next week and/or mailed out for 😊Christmas!

I'll be contacting you individually as well, (🎁🎁🎁if you told me you wanted-you're ON THE LIST!!!😉)

🎄This is the final firing before Christmas so if I post pieces, and you want something, they'll FLY, first come first serve🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁

New patterns have been added.
I'm Soooo excited to unload this kiln!
Its absolutely filled with lots of gorgeous pieces!!!

And thank you all for your orders!!
The kiln gods will be kind♥️ I'm certain!! 🔥🔥🔥

🧧🎄🎁🔥❄️
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

##potterystudio #mainemade207 #verasironandvine #network #handmadewithlove

Good morning! ☕️
I'll be firing the kiln with your pre-ordered pieces (plus all the requests) this weekend to get it to you by next week and/or mailed out for 😊Christmas!

I'll be contacting you individually as well, (🎁🎁🎁if you told me you wanted-you're ON THE LIST!!!😉)

🎄This is the final firing before Christmas so if I post pieces, and you want something, they'll FLY, first come first serve🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁

New patterns have been added.
I'm Soooo excited to unload this kiln!
Its absolutely filled with lots of gorgeous pieces!!!

And thank you all for your orders!!
The kiln gods will be kind♥️ I'm certain!! 🔥🔥🔥

🧧🎄🎁🔥❄️
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

##potterystudio #mainemade207 #verasironandvine #network #handmadewithlove

Good morning! ☕️
I'll be firing the kiln with your pre-ordered pieces (plus all the requests) this weekend to get it to you by next week and/or mailed out for 😊Christmas!

I'll be contacting you individually as well, (🎁🎁🎁if you told me you wanted-you're ON THE LIST!!!😉)

🎄This is the final firing before Christmas so if I post pieces, and you want something, they'll FLY, first come first serve🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁

New patterns have been added.
I'm Soooo excited to unload this kiln!
Its absolutely filled with lots of gorgeous pieces!!!

And thank you all for your orders!!
The kiln gods will be kind♥️ I'm certain!! 🔥🔥🔥

🧧🎄🎁🔥❄️
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

##potterystudio #mainemade207 #verasironandvine #network #handmadewithlove

Good morning! ☕️
I'll be firing the kiln with your pre-ordered pieces (plus all the requests) this weekend to get it to you by next week and/or mailed out for 😊Christmas!

I'll be contacting you individually as well, (🎁🎁🎁if you told me you wanted-you're ON THE LIST!!!😉)

🎄This is the final firing before Christmas so if I post pieces, and you want something, they'll FLY, first come first serve🎄🎄🎄🎁🎁

New patterns have been added.
I'm Soooo excited to unload this kiln!
Its absolutely filled with lots of gorgeous pieces!!!

And thank you all for your orders!!
The kiln gods will be kind♥️ I'm certain!! 🔥🔥🔥

🧧🎄🎁🔥❄️
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

##potterystudio #mainemade207 #verasironandvine #network #handmadewithlove

PSA!
HOURS and general info....
I'll be working in my studio along with other pottery students
🎁Friday 21st 10-6
🎁Saturday 22nd 10-2

🎄Friday 28th 10-6
🎄Saturday 29th 10-2

🎁December 5,6,7
Off-site (see flyer)

🎄December 12th 10-5
🎄December 13th 10-5 (SECOND SATURDAY) yummy snacks and special deals.

And my sense of humor isn't laughing....

Everything I put in this container at the bottom of my driveway, the deer just eat like I set out a buffet.🦌🦌🦌
I try to keep it pretty, and then the deer show up and it's chewed to bits. ⚠️🙄🦌🤪
Oh yeah, they eat every pretty flowering plant in my gardens EVEN DEER RESISTANT ONES.🥴🤷‍♀️
So....I'm learning more metal will be in my future🤣🤔🦌🥴🙄🌺🌻🌸

See you soon.
(By appointment Mondays and Tuesdays)

87 High street Wilton Maine
(across from Kineowatha park)
~Vera

#mainemadegifts #MaineMakers #maineartist #WiltonMaine #verasironandvine #verajohnsonme
@verasironandvine @verajohnsonme

PSA!
HOURS and general info....
I'll be working in my studio along with other pottery students
🎁Friday 21st 10-6
🎁Saturday 22nd 10-2

🎄Friday 28th 10-6
🎄Saturday 29th 10-2

🎁December 5,6,7
Off-site (see flyer)

🎄December 12th 10-5
🎄December 13th 10-5 (SECOND SATURDAY) yummy snacks and special deals.

And my sense of humor isn't laughing....

Everything I put in this container at the bottom of my driveway, the deer just eat like I set out a buffet.🦌🦌🦌
I try to keep it pretty, and then the deer show up and it's chewed to bits. ⚠️🙄🦌🤪
Oh yeah, they eat every pretty flowering plant in my gardens EVEN DEER RESISTANT ONES.🥴🤷‍♀️
So....I'm learning more metal will be in my future🤣🤔🦌🥴🙄🌺🌻🌸

See you soon.
(By appointment Mondays and Tuesdays)

87 High street Wilton Maine
(across from Kineowatha park)
~Vera

#mainemadegifts #MaineMakers #maineartist #WiltonMaine #verasironandvine #verajohnsonme
@verasironandvine @verajohnsonme

Mark your calendars!
This is one Holiday studio sale you won't want to miss! 🎄🎁
@marybethmorrison7522 opens her private studio, showcasing area artists for a long weekend. Pick up the perfect locally handcrafted gift, meet the artists and connect with community.

#mainemakers #maineartist #mainemadegifts #mainemadepottery ##mainmade207 @verasironandvine @mainevibesmag @mainemade207 @verajohnsonme

Mark your calendars!
This is one Holiday studio sale you won't want to miss! 🎄🎁
@marybethmorrison7522 opens her private studio, showcasing area artists for a long weekend. Pick up the perfect locally handcrafted gift, meet the artists and connect with community.

#mainemakers #maineartist #mainemadegifts #mainemadepottery ##mainmade207 @verasironandvine @mainevibesmag @mainemade207 @verajohnsonme

Mark your calendars!
This is one Holiday studio sale you won't want to miss! 🎄🎁
@marybethmorrison7522 opens her private studio, showcasing area artists for a long weekend. Pick up the perfect locally handcrafted gift, meet the artists and connect with community.

#mainemakers #maineartist #mainemadegifts #mainemadepottery ##mainmade207 @verasironandvine @mainevibesmag @mainemade207 @verajohnsonme

Mark your calendars!
This is one Holiday studio sale you won't want to miss! 🎄🎁
@marybethmorrison7522 opens her private studio, showcasing area artists for a long weekend. Pick up the perfect locally handcrafted gift, meet the artists and connect with community.

#mainemakers #maineartist #mainemadegifts #mainemadepottery ##mainmade207 @verasironandvine @mainevibesmag @mainemade207 @verajohnsonme

Fungi vessels 🍄

Fungi vessels 🍄

Happy holidays everyone! ✨️🎄
I really hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season.

I feel so blessed for the support that I’ve had with my business and I know I've made lots of changes!!

Those that understand business growth and the challenges of self employment, as well as being a full time maker, have been especially kind to me!! You kept me going when I had moments of doubt.

I moved to Wilton because I could see something much bigger than
Empty storefronts, people with entrepreneurial ideas and the hope of collaboration!
For those that have stuck with me,
It's been a ride!
I'm not finished yet!!✨️☺️♥️🎄🎁

Hours:
By appointment Mondays, Tuesdays, Friday and Saturday.

🎄🎁🎄🎁🎄🎁🎄🎁
Friday and Saturday hours beginning November 28
9-4 (or later if requested)

2 Upcoming Holiday shows
first weekend in December
@wayneholidaystroll
@waynegeneralstore
@braidedstreamstudio
@marybethmorrison7522

@lewistonauburnarts December 20th on Lisbon Street location and details to follow.

More details to come!!✨️🔥

#waynemaine ##wiltonmaine @verasironandvine @verajohnsonme #westernmaine #mainemadegifts #mainemadepottery #mainmade207

Happy holidays everyone! ✨️🎄
I really hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season.

I feel so blessed for the support that I’ve had with my business and I know I've made lots of changes!!

Those that understand business growth and the challenges of self employment, as well as being a full time maker, have been especially kind to me!! You kept me going when I had moments of doubt.

I moved to Wilton because I could see something much bigger than
Empty storefronts, people with entrepreneurial ideas and the hope of collaboration!
For those that have stuck with me,
It's been a ride!
I'm not finished yet!!✨️☺️♥️🎄🎁

Hours:
By appointment Mondays, Tuesdays, Friday and Saturday.

🎄🎁🎄🎁🎄🎁🎄🎁
Friday and Saturday hours beginning November 28
9-4 (or later if requested)

2 Upcoming Holiday shows
first weekend in December
@wayneholidaystroll
@waynegeneralstore
@braidedstreamstudio
@marybethmorrison7522

@lewistonauburnarts December 20th on Lisbon Street location and details to follow.

More details to come!!✨️🔥

#waynemaine ##wiltonmaine @verasironandvine @verajohnsonme #westernmaine #mainemadegifts #mainemadepottery #mainmade207

The pumpkin is a rattle!! What I love the most is the vision and evolving skills!! Some of these kids have been with me for 4 months and some for 3 years. And they never cease to amaze me😱🎃☠️👽♥️

#potterystudio #classesmaine #wiltonmaine #homeschoolfun
#mainemakers

The pumpkin is a rattle!! What I love the most is the vision and evolving skills!! Some of these kids have been with me for 4 months and some for 3 years. And they never cease to amaze me😱🎃☠️👽♥️

#potterystudio #classesmaine #wiltonmaine #homeschoolfun
#mainemakers

Before and After...swipe through

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8DaYHwL/

5 years since I purchased the Fiddlehead cannery.

I build, I dance, I create here.

GRATEFUL doesn't encompass the feelings 🥰🥳🎊🌞

I had a VISION!

I put in loads of time, lots of hard work, and hired carpenters who could execute my vision.

And let's not overlook a fabulous community of people who attend and co-create with me that have helped make this grow into what it is today.

And I'm still envisioning more!

I hope you realize -YOUR DIRECT SUPPORT at the store, and Belle is what BUILT THIS.

I'm proud of this endeavor-you BET!

On a whim, I moved to Maine, trusting the process.

Then...I opened a store, and trusted the process.

Then... I moved the store againand again-moving to Wilton

And I trusted the process.

Each time, trusting the little voice that said "keep going " and knowing. Just knowing.

This doesn't happen overnight. It's often 2 steps forward, 3 steps back.

What I've probably never told people is that I've had this vision for over 25 years. Pinch me!! It's happening!!

When I look back- I CAN HARDLY BELEIVE IT!!

YAY!!!!!

#mainelife #verajohnsonme #fypage #maineartist #repurposed

Before and After...swipe through

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8DaYHwL/

5 years since I purchased the Fiddlehead cannery.

I build, I dance, I create here.

GRATEFUL doesn't encompass the feelings 🥰🥳🎊🌞

I had a VISION!

I put in loads of time, lots of hard work, and hired carpenters who could execute my vision.

And let's not overlook a fabulous community of people who attend and co-create with me that have helped make this grow into what it is today.

And I'm still envisioning more!

I hope you realize -YOUR DIRECT SUPPORT at the store, and Belle is what BUILT THIS.

I'm proud of this endeavor-you BET!

On a whim, I moved to Maine, trusting the process.

Then...I opened a store, and trusted the process.

Then... I moved the store againand again-moving to Wilton

And I trusted the process.

Each time, trusting the little voice that said "keep going " and knowing. Just knowing.

This doesn't happen overnight. It's often 2 steps forward, 3 steps back.

What I've probably never told people is that I've had this vision for over 25 years. Pinch me!! It's happening!!

When I look back- I CAN HARDLY BELEIVE IT!!

YAY!!!!!

#mainelife #verajohnsonme #fypage #maineartist #repurposed

We had a creative vision. And this was the results. Love working with these kids!!
We laugh, tell stories and collaborate.
🥰

We had a creative vision. And this was the results. Love working with these kids!!
We laugh, tell stories and collaborate.
🥰

Spinner ring. Size 8.5
Textured wide band with fidget spinner overlay.
Sterling silver
Pm for purchase or more info.
Available in store.

Spinner ring. Size 8.5
Textured wide band with fidget spinner overlay.
Sterling silver
Pm for purchase or more info.
Available in store.

✨️Updates for Vera’s Iron and Vine!!

I'm now located at 87 High Street in Wilton, Maine- right across from Kineowatha park.

🎁🧧💝

✨ Second Saturday is coming up November 8, 10–6 — I’ll have light refreshments and lots of beautiful handcrafted work to choose from for that special someone on your list! 🪾

Want to stop by the studio?🦋

I’m usually around:
Mondays 12-3 or 5–9
Tuesdays 9-8
Wed–Fri (by appointment 9–5)

🛍️ Holiday hours start mid-November — Fridays & Saturdays 10–5!

🎄 I’m also in a couple of holiday shows in December — details coming!

Can’t wait to see everyone again soon 💕

Hey friends! 🌺🍂🍁🦋🌻
If you need to reach me, just text me at 207-418-0374 to schedule a visit or ask about classes.

#sugarloafmountain #WiltonMaine ##MaineMakers #mainemadegifts #verasironandvine #potterystudiolife #handmademaine #handcraftedjewelry

✨️Updates for Vera’s Iron and Vine!!

I'm now located at 87 High Street in Wilton, Maine- right across from Kineowatha park.

🎁🧧💝

✨ Second Saturday is coming up November 8, 10–6 — I’ll have light refreshments and lots of beautiful handcrafted work to choose from for that special someone on your list! 🪾

Want to stop by the studio?🦋

I’m usually around:
Mondays 12-3 or 5–9
Tuesdays 9-8
Wed–Fri (by appointment 9–5)

🛍️ Holiday hours start mid-November — Fridays & Saturdays 10–5!

🎄 I’m also in a couple of holiday shows in December — details coming!

Can’t wait to see everyone again soon 💕

Hey friends! 🌺🍂🍁🦋🌻
If you need to reach me, just text me at 207-418-0374 to schedule a visit or ask about classes.

#sugarloafmountain #WiltonMaine ##MaineMakers #mainemadegifts #verasironandvine #potterystudiolife #handmademaine #handcraftedjewelry

Classes were HOT! Everyone did an excellent job! We learned several fundamental techniques.

Classes were HOT! Everyone did an excellent job! We learned several fundamental techniques.

Here's the deal...
Many of you have told me for years to move into my studio, but now it's my idea😂🫣😎😂😂
So...things are changing up.

👻There are a couple of things to consider if you're bringing children. (Which are welcome, I mean, I offer kids classes😉🌻❤️and absolutely enjoy curious minds...!)
I'll have kids' books out for looking through. 😊🦋

***Children must be supervised AT ALL TIMES *KEEP hands to yourselves. Things are fragile, and people have spent a lot of time working on pieces that are in the studio. look with your eyes

*WALK. No running.

*No playing in the studio.

*Stay on pathways and driveway and OFF the sculptures in the gardens.

Saturday 10-5
Light snacks.

* Park along the tree-lined driveway, up against the tree stumps or
there's parking behind the building, and you can walk up the side of the building if you prefer.
*street parking and walk down
*parking lot at Kineowatha for play and walk over

I'm looking forward to seeing you.
👻🐞🐝✨️🍁

Here's the deal...
Many of you have told me for years to move into my studio, but now it's my idea😂🫣😎😂😂
So...things are changing up.

👻There are a couple of things to consider if you're bringing children. (Which are welcome, I mean, I offer kids classes😉🌻❤️and absolutely enjoy curious minds...!)
I'll have kids' books out for looking through. 😊🦋

***Children must be supervised AT ALL TIMES *KEEP hands to yourselves. Things are fragile, and people have spent a lot of time working on pieces that are in the studio. look with your eyes

*WALK. No running.

*No playing in the studio.

*Stay on pathways and driveway and OFF the sculptures in the gardens.

Saturday 10-5
Light snacks.

* Park along the tree-lined driveway, up against the tree stumps or
there's parking behind the building, and you can walk up the side of the building if you prefer.
*street parking and walk down
*parking lot at Kineowatha for play and walk over

I'm looking forward to seeing you.
👻🐞🐝✨️🍁

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