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From darkness comes life

From darkness comes life

Someone sent me this today. And a woman spoke saying “ Tell us of pain “ And he said : Your pain is the breaking of the shell that...

Feb 28, 20231 min read

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Copper can be astonishingly beautiful and wildly interesting.

It's the human at play, envisioning the end result. (One can hope)

It's an honor to experience someone who sees a piece I've made and responds with as much appreciation as I feel when I finish it. ❤️🔥

#copperjewelry #verajohnsonme #wiltonmaine #copperwork #ForgedinFire #fineartist #wearableartjewelry

Copper can be astonishingly beautiful and wildly interesting.

It's the human at play, envisioning the end result. (One can hope)

It's an honor to experience someone who sees a piece I've made and responds with as much appreciation as I feel when I finish it. ❤️🔥

#copperjewelry #verajohnsonme #wiltonmaine #copperwork #ForgedinFire #fineartist #wearableartjewelry

Make your own mug or utensils holder!
This class will be held at Belle Creative arts (formerly fiddlehead cannery) in Wilton Maine
All materials included for this 4 week class.
REMEMBER :
Check the website for upcoming classes and sign up for emails to be notified about new classes.

See you in the mudroom!! 🤠
#potterystudiolife
#potterystudiowiltonmaine
#verasironandvine #artclassesmaine
#classesmaine

Make your own mug or utensils holder!
This class will be held at Belle Creative arts (formerly fiddlehead cannery) in Wilton Maine
All materials included for this 4 week class.
REMEMBER :
Check the website for upcoming classes and sign up for emails to be notified about new classes.

See you in the mudroom!! 🤠
#potterystudiolife
#potterystudiowiltonmaine
#verasironandvine #artclassesmaine
#classesmaine

Next month will mark 5 years since I purchased the Fiddlehead cannery.
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 overliok 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-TWICE-the second time 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!! #maineartgallery

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

#fiddlehead #mainelife @verajohnsonme #verajohnsonme #repurposing #maineartist #repurposed #upcycled #farmhouse #lakehouse #cottagecore #botanical #retro #heritage #antique #oldworld #maineart

Next month will mark 5 years since I purchased the Fiddlehead cannery.
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 overliok 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-TWICE-the second time 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!! #maineartgallery

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

#fiddlehead #mainelife @verajohnsonme #verajohnsonme #repurposing #maineartist #repurposed #upcycled #farmhouse #lakehouse #cottagecore #botanical #retro #heritage #antique #oldworld #maineart

Wide open spaces. Canton #Maine

Wide open spaces. Canton #Maine

I listened to 'Dead Can Dance' for several years when i was younger, and I saw them in concert once. What an experience!
I'm revisiting my favorite bands and playlists - I gotta say - it's time traveling, woah!! Memories of days gone by, people, places, events.
Raise your hand if you remember them or ever listened??
Post your favorite album or song, I'd love to know.

I went to see the new Dylan movie, and that really knocked on memories door!! What an incredible story, and the acting was PHENOMENAL!
Without giving too much away-what was your favorite part of the movie?

If any of the pique your interest, pm me. I dont seem to get everything online or on my website. 😬😏😊

#musicandmemories
#deadcandance #acompleteunknown
#westernmountainsmaine #findyourfreedom #ilovemyjob #handmadeearrings #handmadejewelry #smallbusinessmaine

I listened to 'Dead Can Dance' for several years when i was younger, and I saw them in concert once. What an experience!
I'm revisiting my favorite bands and playlists - I gotta say - it's time traveling, woah!! Memories of days gone by, people, places, events.
Raise your hand if you remember them or ever listened??
Post your favorite album or song, I'd love to know.

I went to see the new Dylan movie, and that really knocked on memories door!! What an incredible story, and the acting was PHENOMENAL!
Without giving too much away-what was your favorite part of the movie?

If any of the pique your interest, pm me. I dont seem to get everything online or on my website. 😬😏😊

#musicandmemories
#deadcandance #acompleteunknown
#westernmountainsmaine #findyourfreedom #ilovemyjob #handmadeearrings #handmadejewelry #smallbusinessmaine

Did I throw hawks? No. Today I threw snow.
Lots of snow, as many of you probably did.

Waking up to fresh snow, that first breathtaking moment where you are just spellbound by the quiet.

I remember when I was a kid, the excitement of a day of sledding and snowman building! We'd pile on layers and off we go, finding the next adventure!

In my heart I'm that little kid again. Wistful and full of life. I want the neighborhood crew to meet up and ramble about. Ducking into each other's homes for quick moments to warm up, then off we go again.

Or my dad loading us into the car, headed to a friend's farm with rolling hills, horse drawn carriages, hot cocoa and games.

Now my big excitement is sticking out my tongue hoping to catch snowflakes!! 🤣❄️😋 Shoveling my car out, getting a snowshoe in.
Calling a friend to come plow me out because I'm buried, and the store is too!! Thank goodness for friends who will show up like that! 😉

What's your favorite memory?

Did I throw hawks? No. Today I threw snow.
Lots of snow, as many of you probably did.

Waking up to fresh snow, that first breathtaking moment where you are just spellbound by the quiet.

I remember when I was a kid, the excitement of a day of sledding and snowman building! We'd pile on layers and off we go, finding the next adventure!

In my heart I'm that little kid again. Wistful and full of life. I want the neighborhood crew to meet up and ramble about. Ducking into each other's homes for quick moments to warm up, then off we go again.

Or my dad loading us into the car, headed to a friend's farm with rolling hills, horse drawn carriages, hot cocoa and games.

Now my big excitement is sticking out my tongue hoping to catch snowflakes!! 🤣❄️😋 Shoveling my car out, getting a snowshoe in.
Calling a friend to come plow me out because I'm buried, and the store is too!! Thank goodness for friends who will show up like that! 😉

What's your favorite memory?

There's only a few weeks left! Time is flying by!
Check in for the perfect gifts!!

These are RED HOT and one of a kind pieces. Vera originals enameled copper and sterling.
I can ship, please message me.

December hours:
Thursday Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 11-3

76 Weld rd Wilton
Look for the RED TRUCK!!

See you soon!!
❄️🎄⛄️🛻

There's only a few weeks left! Time is flying by!
Check in for the perfect gifts!!

These are RED HOT and one of a kind pieces. Vera originals enameled copper and sterling.
I can ship, please message me.

December hours:
Thursday Friday 10-6
Saturday 10-5
Sunday 11-3

76 Weld rd Wilton
Look for the RED TRUCK!!

See you soon!!
❄️🎄⛄️🛻

A makers world...
New collections out each week.
See you today 10-5
76 Weld rd.
Pm me, I can ship!!

A makers world...
New collections out each week.
See you today 10-5
76 Weld rd.
Pm me, I can ship!!

PSA...
I have a lot of pottery in the studio leftover from Students who have not returned to glaze/finish or have not picked up their creations!!! 🤞🐝
🤯
It's easy to forget, I know!!🤦‍♀️😉
I hope you'll come finish, pick up, and / or...remember 🤣🙏🫶

Please contact me personally and come in to claim!!
I will be cleaning out the studio of all unclaimed work at the end of September, so if you still have items here, they will be going to the store for sale as "former student work"

Major revamp cleaup coming 😁
~Vera

PSA...
I have a lot of pottery in the studio leftover from Students who have not returned to glaze/finish or have not picked up their creations!!! 🤞🐝
🤯
It's easy to forget, I know!!🤦‍♀️😉
I hope you'll come finish, pick up, and / or...remember 🤣🙏🫶

Please contact me personally and come in to claim!!
I will be cleaning out the studio of all unclaimed work at the end of September, so if you still have items here, they will be going to the store for sale as "former student work"

Major revamp cleaup coming 😁
~Vera

This fun in funky little guy didn't last very long in the store. He made a great toothbrush holder for a kids bathroom 🤣
#builditandtheywillcome #funnyfaces #loveablecreations

This fun in funky little guy didn't last very long in the store. He made a great toothbrush holder for a kids bathroom 🤣
#builditandtheywillcome #funnyfaces #loveablecreations

Just a fungi tumbler perfect for a seemed latte, mushroom coffee or anything foamy and delicious.
One of a kind in store or online.

~Vera
#funghi #funghilovers
#potterystudiolife #potteryworkshop #wiltonmaineartist #maineartist #Maine

Just a fungi tumbler perfect for a seemed latte, mushroom coffee or anything foamy and delicious.
One of a kind in store or online.

~Vera
#funghi #funghilovers
#potterystudiolife #potteryworkshop #wiltonmaineartist #maineartist #Maine

It's just so darn satisfying sending my handcrafted work home with happy customers! Really nice visiting! Thank you so much 💓
Another awesome day on the calendar!
-Vera

It's just so darn satisfying sending my handcrafted work home with happy customers! Really nice visiting! Thank you so much 💓
Another awesome day on the calendar!
-Vera

I had so much fun making this set of sgraffito vessels.
Sgraffito is a surface technique created by applying layers underglazes to leather hard clay and then scratching off parts of the layers to create images and patterns to reveal the clay color underneath

I always say, "Listen to the clay," and this time, it was asking for bright colors, textures, and shapes.
Perfect for fresh bouquets.

Funny story: I dressed Lady Miss Keir at a fashion runway show in Seattle in the 90s and have pictures taken with her somewhere. #Grooveisintheheart

#sgraffito #verajohnsonme #listentotheclay #maineartist #mainemade207 #wiltonmaine

I had so much fun making this set of sgraffito vessels.
Sgraffito is a surface technique created by applying layers underglazes to leather hard clay and then scratching off parts of the layers to create images and patterns to reveal the clay color underneath

I always say, "Listen to the clay," and this time, it was asking for bright colors, textures, and shapes.
Perfect for fresh bouquets.

Funny story: I dressed Lady Miss Keir at a fashion runway show in Seattle in the 90s and have pictures taken with her somewhere. #Grooveisintheheart

#sgraffito #verajohnsonme #listentotheclay #maineartist #mainemade207 #wiltonmaine

SOLD 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for your continued support🥰

Turquoise and sterling are a stunning combination.
Here, I've used silver for the backing with a birch pattern that I absolutely love.

#turquoisejewelry
#turquoise #jewelrydesigner
#maineartistsofinstagram
#turquoiseearrings

SOLD 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for your continued support🥰

Turquoise and sterling are a stunning combination.
Here, I've used silver for the backing with a birch pattern that I absolutely love.

#turquoisejewelry
#turquoise #jewelrydesigner
#maineartistsofinstagram
#turquoiseearrings

SOLD. Thank you for appreciation of my work 🙏😊🌻🌺

Spinner rings seem to be a thing. When you know you know.
I'm playing around with designs I like. I like this one.

Sterling silver. In store. Shipping available.
.
.
.
#spinnerring #sterlingsilver #sterlingjewelry
#spinnerrings #fidgetspinnerring

SOLD. Thank you for appreciation of my work 🙏😊🌻🌺

Spinner rings seem to be a thing. When you know you know.
I'm playing around with designs I like. I like this one.

Sterling silver. In store. Shipping available.
.
.
.
#spinnerring #sterlingsilver #sterlingjewelry
#spinnerrings #fidgetspinnerring

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