Judi Vaillancourt will unveil her new civil war collection! Saturday, 9/4/2010, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
For the 150th anniversary of the Civil War Judi was asked by Gettysburg, Ford Theatre and the Lincoln Museum in Illinois to develop and Abraham Lincoln figure. After 6 months of development she is pleased to introduce her first historical figure that is not a Santa. In addition to the Lincoln figure she also is introducing a Civil War Santa, and two snowman. History has always been Judi's love and the Civil War has always been Gary's passion. To be asked by such historical sights to do a special collection was indeed a very high honor. For further information contact Lisa Kamps at Gettysburg 717-334-2286
Country Folk Art Festival Friday, 9/17/2010 - Sunday, 9/19/2010
The Country Folk Art Festival brings exacting high-quality reproductions of country and formal antique American furniture and accessories, contemporary folk art and unique crafts to the Chicagoland area. All shows and sales are open to the public.
The nation's finest artists, many of whom have been featured in top magazines such as Country Living, Early American Life, Country Home, House Beautiful, Cottage Living, Oprah and This Old House, will be offering for sale their one of a kind art work.
Sponsored by: Judy Marks
Vaillancourt Halloween Event Friday, 9/24/2010
Vaillancourt Folk Art will be holding a Halloween event at it's Gallery and Studios. More information to come as the date comes closer.
24th Annual Christmas Festival Friday, 11/5/2010 - Sunday, 11/7/2010
The premier holiday crafts festival in New England, The Christmas Festival is rated among the top shows in the country by Sunshine Artist, the nation's leading publication for art and craft show exhibitors, promoters and patrons. Each year, this blockbuster event featuring a charity Gingerbread House Competition draws over 30,000 visitors to Boston's World Trade Center.
Sponsored by: Artisan Promotions
Starlight Opening Friday, 11/5/2010 - Sunday, 11/7/2010
Each year Judi Vaillancourt designs a special Starlight Santa. This Santa is only produced for one year, then it is retired on Christmas Eve. A portion of the proceeds from it are donated to the Starlight Children's Foundation to purchase "Fun Centers" for local pediatric units.
The 21st annual Starlight piece will be available May 1st, with the lowest numbers being offered at the Starlight Opening and will remain in production until it is retired on Christmas Day.
Silhouette Artist Saturday, 11/13/2010, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Experience the timeless artistry of nationally known silhouette artist Deborah O'Connor who will create a profile of you or your child. These remarkable likenesses make a wonderful holiday gift and will become a treasured family heirloom. Reservations guarantee an appointment, walk-ins will be accommodated only if time allows. Prices to be determined.
Signing at Roger's Gardens Saturday, 11/13/2010 - Sunday, 11/14/2010, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Judi and Gary Vaillancourt will be on hand at Roger's Gardens to introduce the new Spring line!
A Christmas Carol, with Charles Dickens' Great Great Grandson Friday, 11/26/2010 - Sunday, 11/28/2010
We are very pleased to announce that Gerald Charles Dickens will be performing his one man show of "A Christmas Carol" again this holiday season. The response to last year's program was very exciting. Mr. Dickens' transfixed the audiences with his ability to instantly become each character with his mannerisms and voice. Everyone came away filled with the spirit of Christmas!
* Friday, November 26th at 7pm
* Saturday, November 27th at 2pm and 7pm
* Sunday, November 28th at 2pm and 6pm
For more information, including tickets ant times, please visit: http://valfa.com/dickens
Carlisle Folk Art & Craft Show Friday, 12/3/2010 - Sunday, 12/5/2010, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Representing 22 states, The Carlisle Folk Art & Craft Show is a juried, invitational show featuring over 60 of the nation's most celebrated artisans who have been featured in Country Home, Country Living & Early American Life magazines!
Sponsored by: Goodrich & Company Promotions, Inc
Premier Number Weekend Friday, 3/4/2011 - Sunday, 3/6/2011
Vaillancourt Folk Art will be introducing the newest Vaillancourt Chalkware Collection. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase the pieces with the lowest numbers. As you know, all the pieces created in our studio are numbered and for many customers having one of the first pieces painted, signed and numbered is an important part of their collecting tradition.
15th Annual Collector's Weekend Friday, 4/29/2011 - Sunday, 5/1/2011
Collectors Weekend is an excuse to escape the real world and join like-minded people that share an affinity to Christmas, traditions, and their love of Vaillancourt Chalkware. Since the first Collectors Weekend in 1996, Collectorsboth serious and casualhave made the annual trek to the Vaillancourt Studios in Sutton, MA for a weekend where they can paint their own Santa under the guidance of the Vaillancourt Artists, enjoy educational lectures, or just enjoy the weekend in our Gallery where limited edition pieces are introduced with the lowest production number available. Many collectorss come simply to attend the reception and Annual Collectors Weekend Dinner, where they can converse with others passionate about chalkware, Christmas, and traditions.
Starlight Opening Friday, 11/4/2011 - Sunday, 11/6/2011, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Each year Judi Vaillancourt designs a special Starlight Santa. This Santa is only produced for one year, then it is retired on Christmas Eve. A portion of the proceeds from it are donated to the Starlight Childrens Foundation to purchase Fun Centers for local pediatric units.
The 21st annual Starlight piece will be available May 1st, with the lowest numbers being offered at the Starlight Opening and will remain in production until it is retired on Christmas Day.
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Judi Vaillancourt will unveil her new civil war collection! Saturday, 9/4/2010, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
For the 150th anniversary of the Civil War Judi was asked by Gettysburg, Ford Theatre and the Lincoln Museum in Illinois to develop and Abraham Lincoln figure. After 6 months of development she is pleased to introduce her first historical figure that is not a Santa. In addition to the Lincoln figure she also is introducing a Civil War Santa, and two snowman. History has always been Judi's love and the Civil War has always been Gary's passion. To be asked by such historical sights to do a special collection was indeed a very high honor. For further information contact Lisa Kamps at Gettysburg 717-334-2286
Country Folk Art Festival Friday, 9/17/2010 - Sunday, 9/19/2010
The Country Folk Art Festival brings exacting high-quality reproductions of country and formal antique American furniture and accessories, contemporary folk art and unique crafts to the Chicagoland area. All shows and sales are open to the public. The nation's finest artists, many of whom have been featured in top magazines such as Country Living, Early American Life, Country Home, House Beautiful, Cottage Living, Oprah and This Old House, will be offering for sale their one of a kind art work. Sponsored by: Judy Marks
Vaillancourt Halloween Event Friday, 9/24/2010
Vaillancourt Folk Art will be holding a Halloween event at it's Gallery and Studios. More information to come as the date comes closer.
24th Annual Christmas Festival Friday, 11/5/2010 - Sunday, 11/7/2010
The premier holiday crafts festival in New England, The Christmas Festival is rated among the top shows in the country by Sunshine Artist, the nation's leading publication for art and craft show exhibitors, promoters and patrons. Each year, this blockbuster event featuring a charity Gingerbread House Competition draws over 30,000 visitors to Boston's World Trade Center. Sponsored by: Artisan Promotions
Starlight Opening Friday, 11/5/2010 - Sunday, 11/7/2010
Each year Judi Vaillancourt designs a special Starlight Santa. This Santa is only produced for one year, then it is retired on Christmas Eve. A portion of the proceeds from it are donated to the Starlight Children's Foundation to purchase "Fun Centers" for local pediatric units. The 21st annual Starlight piece will be available May 1st, with the lowest numbers being offered at the Starlight Opening and will remain in production until it is retired on Christmas Day.
Silhouette Artist Saturday, 11/13/2010, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Experience the timeless artistry of nationally known silhouette artist Deborah O'Connor who will create a profile of you or your child. These remarkable likenesses make a wonderful holiday gift and will become a treasured family heirloom. Reservations guarantee an appointment, walk-ins will be accommodated only if time allows. Prices to be determined.
Signing at Roger's Gardens Saturday, 11/13/2010 - Sunday, 11/14/2010, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Judi and Gary Vaillancourt will be on hand at Roger's Gardens to introduce the new Spring line!
A Christmas Carol, with Charles Dickens' Great Great Grandson Friday, 11/26/2010 - Sunday, 11/28/2010
We are very pleased to announce that Gerald Charles Dickens will be performing his one man show of "A Christmas Carol" again this holiday season. The response to last year's program was very exciting. Mr. Dickens' transfixed the audiences with his ability to instantly become each character with his mannerisms and voice. Everyone came away filled with the spirit of Christmas! * Friday, November 26th at 7pm * Saturday, November 27th at 2pm and 7pm * Sunday, November 28th at 2pm and 6pm For more information, including tickets ant times, please visit: http://valfa.com/dickens
Carlisle Folk Art & Craft Show Friday, 12/3/2010 - Sunday, 12/5/2010, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Representing 22 states, The Carlisle Folk Art & Craft Show is a juried, invitational show featuring over 60 of the nation's most celebrated artisans who have been featured in Country Home, Country Living & Early American Life magazines! Sponsored by: Goodrich & Company Promotions, Inc
Premier Number Weekend Friday, 3/4/2011 - Sunday, 3/6/2011
Vaillancourt Folk Art will be introducing the newest Vaillancourt Chalkware Collection. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase the pieces with the lowest numbers. As you know, all the pieces created in our studio are numbered and for many customers having one of the first pieces painted, signed and numbered is an important part of their collecting tradition.
15th Annual Collector's Weekend Friday, 4/29/2011 - Sunday, 5/1/2011
Collectors Weekend is an excuse to escape the real world and join like-minded people that share an affinity to Christmas, traditions, and their love of Vaillancourt Chalkware. Since the first Collectors Weekend in 1996, Collectorsboth serious and casualhave made the annual trek to the Vaillancourt Studios in Sutton, MA for a weekend where they can paint their own Santa under the guidance of the Vaillancourt Artists, enjoy educational lectures, or just enjoy the weekend in our Gallery where limited edition pieces are introduced with the lowest production number available. Many collectorss come simply to attend the reception and Annual Collectors Weekend Dinner, where they can converse with others passionate about chalkware, Christmas, and traditions.
Starlight Opening Friday, 11/4/2011 - Sunday, 11/6/2011, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Each year Judi Vaillancourt designs a special Starlight Santa. This Santa is only produced for one year, then it is retired on Christmas Eve. A portion of the proceeds from it are donated to the Starlight Childrens Foundation to purchase Fun Centers for local pediatric units. The 21st annual Starlight piece will be available May 1st, with the lowest numbers being offered at the Starlight Opening and will remain in production until it is retired on Christmas Day.
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