See you at the Mint!! #Repost @pottersmarketatthemint with @use.repost ・・・ “As a studio potter, I make objects of enjoyment for the home that strike a balance between uniquely functional forms and narrative design. Whether thoughtfully thrown or hand built, each porcelain vase, flower block, lidded jar, plate, teapot, and serving piece... is both playful and aesthetically complete.” ~Julie Wiggins, named “Best In Show” at the 2022 Potters Market Nature imagery including flowers, birds, and repeating patterns accent most of her work. She uses transparent glazes, these surface designs stand out clearly with inlaid, gestural lines of black and blue slip. Julie lives and works in Bakersville, NC, where makes pots and tends to her enchanted gardens near Penland School of Crafts with her pup, Leon Bridges. Meet @juliewigginspottery at Potters Market at @themintmuseum Randolph on Sept. 23. Potters Market is generously sponsored by @principal, which believes in the power of working artists. LINK IN BIO for tickets and event information. . . . #PottersMarketattheMint #PottersMarket2023 #PottersMarket #themintmuseum #handcrafted #handmade #pottery #artpottery #ceramics #art #design #ncpottery #potterylove

Birthdays are funny. They make us reflect✨This year has been a tough one. Whew….Probably the hardest. So many shifts… letting go, saying good bye to friends no longer here, my dear sweet @kdword ❤️and relationships that don’t serve me anymore. In my 46 circle around the sun I step in with a full heart, deeper connection and those I really want to spend time with. Friends who hold space for the ebbs and flows and offer forgiveness with a misstep. It’s a gift. Starting over has been really difficult for me. Rebuilding my life, my business and getting clear about my why and what do I want to do with this one precious amazing life and who do I want to spend it with. It’s not all puppies and 🌈 Social media can be hard. While trying to promote myself, my pots in the darkest of moments. My true friendships have taught me to hold steady bc the tide always shifts. I’m a water baby, being a cancer so this resonates with me. I’m sharing this bc life is hard. I’m doing my best and try to walk with grace. I’m trying to get back to the joy of making, not take life too serious and hold space for when things don’t align. My hopes are that I feel the courage to share making pots again. At my core, that’s when I’m most happy, at my wheel, making objects you can use on a daily basis. I’ve been really quite trying to figure things out. So here I am, being vulnerable with my share for all the expansive space waiting for me and for you💕 I’m grateful for everyone I’ve met along the way. Our laughs, walks, shared meals, pottery talks, dance moves and missteps. I just had the best birthday weekend celebrated by my love Rossi, our crew of humans dancing to one of our favorite bands. Thank you @treyanastasio for always sharing your light✨My dancer heart always hears the beat and takes me to a place I can’t explain 💃 so here I am in my 46 year. Open to grace, space, love, deep friendships and all the pots I can’t wait to make for you. Deep gratitude for those who see me, hear me and lift me up😍 @kevinpemery @leahzemery @suzepots57 @dwheel2 @jchong_eats @nsmoen @carminuch @lookslikelindsey #juliewigginspottery #artistlife #foreverfriendships #lovewillcarryusthrough

Gotcha Day ❤️🐕❤️🐕 Words can not express the gratitude I have for my sweet boy, Leon Bridges picking me to be his Mom 🥰 Many of you know the story. A year ago today this sweet face showed up at my back door. Covered in fleas, Lyme disease, hungry and looking for love 💕 literally 2 days prior I manifested a 35 pound, 2 year old, house broken, mountain dog… everything I asked for arrived at my back door. The bond was immediate and fast. He got me to open my heart again after losing so many. He’s a fast learner, loves to play fetch, run in the creek, hop in the forest, play with his many friends, dance to his music, and my constant companion in the studio. He’s a Catahoula Leopard with his unique spots and coo-like sounds he makes when he’s excited. I named him after one of my favorite musicians😍 Wherever he goes he makes friends. We are having so much fun exploring the mountains, waterfalls, neighborhood walks at Penland with his pup pack Waldo and Emerson. If you’ve been to Penland or stop by the studio he’s offered you his signature “Lean-in” hug and free pets. I’m looking forward to all the places we’ll go together, explore new finds and make new friends. We hope to see you along the way🐕🐕🐕🐕🐕 Also, grateful for my community that helps care for him when I’m away. Leon has the best aunties 😘😘 @tapietsch @susanfeagin #leonbridges #gotchaday #catahoulaleoparddog #fureverfriends #mountaindog #penlandpups #dogsofinstagram #june28th

Hey pottery and yoga friends… there’s space available in my workshop June 25-30 @touchstonecenterforcrafts 😊 I can offer a 50% off scholarship to one student. Who’s it going to be??? Join me in making pots in the Laurel Highlands of PA while we move our bodies and connect to our hearts and what we truly want to make and why 💕 Take a break from your normal routine and join Julie Wiggins for a relaxing 5-day workshop. Participants will get to explore the porcelain medium while learning how to create more inner self awareness, understanding, and harmony in our studio practice. Connections in Clay and Movement - JUNE 26-30. Hurry! Register before June 12th to secure your spot. TOUCHSTONECRAFTS.ORG It’s a lot like adult summer camp. The studio is nestled feet away from a creek, thistle are in bloom all around and the pizza oven and camp fires are always a hit 🔥🍕🤩⚱️ #juliewigginspottery #touchstonecenterforcrafts #experiencetouchstone #ceramicworkshop #makersofinstagram

A few hand drawn vases for the weekend ✨✨✨this last collection of pots capture the blooms in my garden 🌸This year the garden is all Ka- POP#🤩and the pots are🔥🔥 Join me this weekend with my guest, @hartsoepottery ⚱️we have a selection of pots for @toeriverarts studio tour this weekend. June 2-4th, 10-5pm *good vibes for rain to clear out and sunny days ahead *also loved my dear friend @faircloth.sarah joining me while I decorate 🥰 #juliewigginspottery #porcelain #handmadevase #wheelthrown #iris #contemporaryceramics #ncpottery #ncarts #ncartists #madeinnc #handmadeinnc #wncarts #bakersvillenc #pottersofinstagram #womenartists

Sunflowers 🌻 Summertime feels✨✨ I love having a showroom where people can stop by and I get to spend more time with the pots. This is new to me. I get to enjoy the work more… touch it, see it, become more familiar with all the things in a more connected way. Where I can push, where I can pull back…Create space for the magic to happen 💕 Showroom stocked and ready for @toeriverarts studio tour✨✨June 2-4, 10-5pm Julie Wiggins Pottery 134 Penland Rd Bakersville, NC #juliewigginspottery #porcelain #handmadeceramics #handmademugs #inlay #wheelthrown #ncpottery #madeinnc #wncarts #penland #toeriverarts #journeyofthearts #artofthejourney

Next up… @toeriverarts ✨✨ Join me and my good friend/ wood-fired potter @hartsoepottery for my upcoming home sale June 2-4, 10-5pm✨✨ We are looking to having our 2nd annual show together here in the mountains. Jason and I met years ago and are connected through our mentors. It’s really cool/sweet to be teaming up together and continue on what our teachers have instilled in us✨Community and Connection ✨ We will have a variety of porcelain and stoneware pots to choose from⚱️I’ve gotta say the gardens are stunning right now. Lush, full of abundance and opportunity🌸Everyday is a gift walking the property and adding new things 🪴 Join us and Leon Bridges🐕 for a great selection of pots, good conversation and bottomless mimosa’s. Julie Wiggins Pottery 134 Penland Rd Bakersville, NC #juliewigginspottery #jasonhartsoe #ncpottery #stoneware #porcelain #comtemporaryceramics #madeinnc #nccrafts #wncarts #toeriverarts #toeriverartists #journeyoftheartists

✨Showroom is open for the season ✨ If you’re visiting Penland this summer drop by and say hi ✨If you’d like a tour and visit with me send me message to set up an appointment. I’d love to see you 😊 I have a self check out in the showroom to makes things super easy. The gardens are popping here🌸 Leon my friendly greeter will love to welcome you when you’re here 🐕 Open for summer✨✨ Julie Wiggins Pottery 134 Penland Rd Bakersville, NC Monday-Saturday, 10-5pm #juliewigginspottery #ncpottery #ncceramics #porcelain #madeinnc #handmadepottery #buyhandmade #wncarts #pottersofonstagram