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Found myself ambling about today. Lost yet completely found in the absence of humans. It's humbling to be amongst such absolute beauty. ...

Oct 18, 20201 min read

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.
👻🐞🐝✨️🍁

✨ Excited for SECOND SATURDAY on Oct 11th, 10–5!
I’ll be opening my working studio at 87 High Street, Wilton—stop by, say hi, and see where I create unique jewelry + art ⚒️

#SecondSaturday #WiltonMaine #HandmadeJewelry #ArtistStudio #ReclaimedArt #MeetTheMaker #ShopSmall #ArtisanMade

✨ Excited for SECOND SATURDAY on Oct 11th, 10–5!
I’ll be opening my working studio at 87 High Street, Wilton—stop by, say hi, and see where I create unique jewelry + art ⚒️

#SecondSaturday #WiltonMaine #HandmadeJewelry #ArtistStudio #ReclaimedArt #MeetTheMaker #ShopSmall #ArtisanMade

I've hade the best time setting up my new retail space in my workshop!
🐝🐞🌻💙🪷🌼
Getting a jump on holiday shopping?

I'll be open on October 11 from 10-5 for Village Makers of Wilton Present Second Saturdays 2025 offering light refreshments and a tour of the workspace.

✨️Throughout the holiday🎄 season I'll open on Fridays and Saturdays 10-5 beginning mid October through December or by appointment. Just message me to come by! 😊

⚒️If you're interested in classes, they are listed on my website.
** pottery
** beginners blacksmithing
** private groups
** homeschool

Hope to see you here!
87 High street Wilton Maine
Vera’s Iron and Vine

I've hade the best time setting up my new retail space in my workshop!
🐝🐞🌻💙🪷🌼
Getting a jump on holiday shopping?

I'll be open on October 11 from 10-5 for Village Makers of Wilton Present Second Saturdays 2025 offering light refreshments and a tour of the workspace.

✨️Throughout the holiday🎄 season I'll open on Fridays and Saturdays 10-5 beginning mid October through December or by appointment. Just message me to come by! 😊

⚒️If you're interested in classes, they are listed on my website.
** pottery
** beginners blacksmithing
** private groups
** homeschool

Hope to see you here!
87 High street Wilton Maine
Vera’s Iron and Vine

✨ Excited for SECOND SATURDAY on Oct 11th, 10–5!
I’ll be opening my working studio at 87 High Street, Wilton—stop by, say hi, and see where I create unique jewelry + art ⚒️

#SecondSaturday #WiltonMaine #HandmadeJewelry #ArtistStudio #ReclaimedArt #MeetTheMaker #ShopSmall #ArtisanMade

✨ Excited for SECOND SATURDAY on Oct 11th, 10–5!
I’ll be opening my working studio at 87 High Street, Wilton—stop by, say hi, and see where I create unique jewelry + art ⚒️

#SecondSaturday #WiltonMaine #HandmadeJewelry #ArtistStudio #ReclaimedArt #MeetTheMaker #ShopSmall #ArtisanMade

A kiss is just a kiss. But this here is bliss.
All signs pointed to barefoot and blue skies today 💙 🩵
🌻🐝🐞🪷🌼🦋

A kiss is just a kiss. But this here is bliss.
All signs pointed to barefoot and blue skies today 💙 🩵
🌻🐝🐞🪷🌼🦋

Ahhhh, the Maine woods. What a beautiful place to be. As if sprinkled with magical, happy calming pollen or magic dust.

Something happens to people here. We breathe deeper, and we return to our inner peace.
For good reason.
These were inspired by my own experience.
As always, thank you for sharing and following along in my journey.
Coming soon to Rangeley heritage days September 20th. I'll be at @thefarmersdaughter. Come see me! 🌲🏞🐝🐞🦋🌻

This is my most popular design.
They sell VERY fast, so if you want one or several, pre-order/pre-pay is available.
PM for details or check the website.

#mainewoods #mainepottery #mainemugs #mainemadepottery #pinetreestate #maineart #mainepotter

Ahhhh, the Maine woods. What a beautiful place to be. As if sprinkled with magical, happy calming pollen or magic dust.

Something happens to people here. We breathe deeper, and we return to our inner peace.
For good reason.
These were inspired by my own experience.
As always, thank you for sharing and following along in my journey.
Coming soon to Rangeley heritage days September 20th. I'll be at @thefarmersdaughter. Come see me! 🌲🏞🐝🐞🦋🌻

This is my most popular design.
They sell VERY fast, so if you want one or several, pre-order/pre-pay is available.
PM for details or check the website.

#mainewoods #mainepottery #mainemugs #mainemadepottery #pinetreestate #maineart #mainepotter

Ahhhh, the Maine woods. What a beautiful place to be. As if sprinkled with magical, happy calming pollen.
Something happens to people here. We breathe deeper, and we return to our inner peace.
For good reason.
These were inspired by my own experience.
As always, thank you for sharing and following along in my journey.

This is my most popular design.
They sell VERY fast, so if you want one or several, pre order/pre-pay is available.
PM for details or check the website.

#mainewoods #mainepottery #mainemugs #mainemadepottery #pinetreestate #maineart #mainepotter

Ahhhh, the Maine woods. What a beautiful place to be. As if sprinkled with magical, happy calming pollen.
Something happens to people here. We breathe deeper, and we return to our inner peace.
For good reason.
These were inspired by my own experience.
As always, thank you for sharing and following along in my journey.

This is my most popular design.
They sell VERY fast, so if you want one or several, pre order/pre-pay is available.
PM for details or check the website.

#mainewoods #mainepottery #mainemugs #mainemadepottery #pinetreestate #maineart #mainepotter

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