A 25th Anniversary “Yuletide Celebration” at the Annual Collector’s Weekend April 24, 25, and 26. Whether you are an avid Vaillancourt Collector or have only one piece, our 2009 Collector’s Weekend is sure to be memorable event. During the weekend special pieces will be introduced including the limited edition Collector’s Weekend Santa and Collector’s Weekend Rabbit.

This year’s Collector’s Weekend has been completed! See the images below and also the 25th Anniversary media compilation!
Video’s of 2009 Lectures

Judi Vaillancourt: Historical Reference in Design

2009 Schedule

Friday, April 24, 2009
Time TBD Registration with continental breakfast
10:00am – 4:00pm Painting Workshop #1 (SOLD OUT)

Create your own “one of a kind” Santa

(Must Pre-Register, $160 + shipping of piece)

Time TBD Lunch
6:00pm – 8:00pm “Frohliche Weinachten” Reception

Our gallery will be transformed into a mini

Christkindlsmarkt, with German food, drink and music.
($10)

Saturday, April 25, 2009
10:00am – 4:00pm Painting Workshop #2

Create your own “one of a kind” Santa

(Must Pre-Register, $160 + shipping of piece)

10:00am – 12:00noon The American Santa, 1656 – 2009:
What America did with St. Nicholas?

Presented by Rev. Stanley DeCamp

Historic References in Design

Presented by Judi Vaillancourt

12:15pm – 1:15pm Lunch
1:00pm – 4:00pm Bringing Out The Glitz

Presented by Gary Vaillancourt

Breaking the Mould: Vaillancourt Custom

Presented by Eduardo Rodriguez

6:30pm Yuletide Reception and Dinner at The Crowne Plaza, Worcester

The punch bowls will be filled with an assortment of holiday cheer and you will be transported to a traditional yuletide dinner of the 19th century.

(Must Pre-Register, $60)

Sunday, April 26, 2009
9:00am Collector’s Breakfast Buffet
10:00am Painting Workshop #3

Create your own “one of a kind” Santa

(Must Pre-Register, $160 + shipping of piece)

Looking back at past Collector’s Weekends

  1. CW2019
  2. CW2018
  3. CW2017
  4. CW2016
  5. CW2015
  6. CW2014
  7. CW2013
  8. CW2012
  9. CW2011
  10. CW2010
  11. CW2009
  12. CW2008