CW 2012

2012 Collector's Weekend Painting Workshop SantaWhether a serious collector, casual shopper, or simply a Christmas enthusiast, join us for the 2012 Collector’s Weekend here in Sutton. Paint your own Vaillancourt Chalkware Santa under the guidance of our artists, attend the holiday Lecture series with professionals within the industry, be entertained with the Friday evening opening, and enjoy the highly anticipated Collector’s Dinner at the Old Sturbridge Village Oliver Wight Tavern! Order Today!

Friday, April 27, 2012

  1. 9:30am – 10:00am: Sign-in, coffee, and pastries
  2. 10:00am – 4:00pm: Painting Workshop #1  – Reservations Required, $160.
  3. 12:00pm – 1:00pm: Lunch Buffet
  4. 6:00pm – 8:00pm: Friday Evening at Vaillancourts — The Friday evening festivities are the perfect way to start the Weekend. Whether you are unwinding after the Friday Painting Workshop or first arriving to the studios, join us for food, drink, meeting fellow collectors, and the introduction of new chalkware pieces makes the evening a great way to start! - Admission $10, free for Painting Workshop participants.

  5. Saturday, April 28, 2012

  1. 9:30am – 10:00am: Sign-in, coffee, and pastries
  1. 10:00am – 4:00pm: Painting Workshop #2  - Reservations Required, $160.
  2. 10:00am – 11:00am: Lecture Series 1: Dad’s Follies — World Renowed antique Chocolate Mould dealer, talking about Chocolate Mould History.
  3. 11:00am – 12:00pm: Lecture Series 2: Judi Vaillancourt — Co-owner and designer of all of the Vaillancourt chalkware, Judi will talk about her inspiration on this year’s line along with what’s to come for the collector.
  4. 12:15pm – 1:15pm: Lunch Buffet
  5. 1:30pm – 2:30pm: Lecture Series 3: Bob Byers, Jr. — The President of Byers’ Choice, an American family business, will be speaking about Byers’ Choice and their custom piece for VFA.
  6. 3:00pm – 3:30pm: Lecture Series 4: TBA — Previously scheduled, Bruce Elsass, has been canceled due to a travel conflict. Stay tuned to see what will replace him.
  7. 6:30pm – 7:30pm: Reception
  8. 7:30pm: Annual Dinner — What some call the highlight of the weekend, the annual dinner has become a popular event for collectors both serious or casual, young or old. Dine with those who share a passion for Christmas and Vaillancourt Chalkware and have the opportunity to be chosen to design your own Santa for the following year’s Collector’s Weekend! Join us at Old Sturbridge Village’s historic Bullard Tavern with Bill Wallace, of the Worcester Historical Museum, giving the keynote, “A Merry Worcester Christmas.” – Reservations required, $60. 

Sunday, April 29, 2012

  1. 9:00am – 10:00am: Collector’s Breakfast Buffet
  2. 10:00am – 4:00pm: Painting Workshop #3 - Reservations Required, $160.
  3. 1:00pm: Lunch

Recommended Hotels

  1. Holiday Inn Express – Auburn – 508-832-2500 ($99/night, includes breakfast, and in-room microwave and refrigerators. Mention Collector’s Weekend for special rates.)
    Distance from Vaillancourt Folk Art: 12miles/20-minutes, Distance from Old Sturbridge Village: 15 miles/22-minutes
  2. Sturbridge Host Hotel - 508-347-7393 ($119/night)
    Distance from Vaillancourt Folk Art: 27miles/40-minutes, Distance from Old Sturbridge Village