Complimentary Shipping Through May 31st
It’s always nice to get something for free. To thank our existing customers for their support over the years, and to introduced a new tradition to future customers, we will be offering free shipping* through the remainder of May! They say, “April Showers bring May flowers,” but with such a dry April, we figure that Massachusetts Read More »
Christmas Traditions: France
Christmas traditions don’t just change from family to family, but depending on where these traditions were formed, they have a historical representation that might be much differently than you would think. In Northern France, for instance, St. Nicholas Day is celebrated on December 6th. Children left shoes out the evening before with the hopes that Read More »
Following the original steps as his great-great grandfather, Charles Dickens, made Gerald Charles Dickens has forged ahead to create a tradition unique to the area. For the 5th year in a row, Dickens will make the journey from England to take the stage and perform his mesmerizing one-man performance of A Christmas Carol. Done in Read More »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sutton, MA — For the 18th year, Vaillancourt Folk Art will be having their annual Collector’s Weekend beginning Friday, April 26th: a weekend full of activities for those who love collections, the holidays, and the fine arts. In addition to the sold out painting workshops—where registrants are able to paint their own Read More »
Dear Vaillancourt friend, 2012 was a tumultuous year with world-wide, and local, events that were so unsettling. It makes me truly appreciate the daily effort we spend year-round in creating Christmas for our collectors and friends; for every dreary event, we bask daily in the joys of the holiday season. Joan, Kathy and Maria, three of Read More »
For years, Vaillancourt Folk Art’s in-store decorative themes have been an inspiration for anyone looking to deck their own homes out for the season. One of the most important factors that have kept Vaillancourt Folk Art in business is their local roots. Since 1984, Sutton has been the home to the studio, retail gallery, and Read More »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Worcester, MA — Several area businesses and organizations have planned a series of events that will take place this September in celebration of the 200th Anniversary of Charles Dickens birth and his surprising Worcester connections. Charles Dickens, one of the world’s most beloved authors, visited Worcester twice; the first time in 1842 Read More »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A Weekend Celebrating Charles Dickens’ 200th Birthday in Worcester Worcester, MA — As the world celebrates Charles Dickens’ 200th birthday, Vaillancourt Folk Art–known for Christmas Traditions–is bringing Gerald Charles Dickens to Worcester. He has set off on a world tour, retracing the historic steps that Charles Dickens made during his famous American Read More »
The 17th annual Collector’s Weekend brought collectors from all over the country to participate in one of three Painting Workshops, enjoy the Saturday lecture series featuring Judi and Gary Vaillancourt, Dad’s Follies, and Bob Byers, Jr, from Byers Choice, or even enjoy the annual Dinner held at Old Sturbridge Village with keynote speaker William Wallace, Read More »
Custom Byers’ Choice Caroler with Vaillancourt Chalkware Santas At the 17th annual Collector’s Weekend, we are happy to have Bob Byers, Jr. join us for a special presentation on his family’s company, Byers’ Choice, Ltd., and the importance of “Made in America.” Mr. Byers will be speaking during the Saturday lecture series at 1:30pm. Immediately Read More »
