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  • Judi speaking at "The Story Behind..." Nantucket Santa lecture.

    The Story Behind… The Nantucket Santa

    Since 2008, the Nantucket Santa Series has been one of the most popular Chalkware Collections. Join us at our Sutton Retail Gallery for a behind the scenes presentation on the story behind the 2018 Nantucket Santa.

    Free

  • “Make Room” Product & Decoration Sale

    Join us in our Sutton, MA retail gallery for unbelievable savings as we practice the saying, "out with the old, in with the new."

  • The Story Behind… The Vaillancourt Wine

    Join us for the kick off of the first ever Vaillancourt Christmas Wine. The evening includes a presentation of the story behind the Vaillancourt wine with the bottles available for purchase within the retail gallery.

    Free

  • The Story Behind… The Starlight Santa

    Learn about The Story Behind the 2018 Starlight Santa with a lecture by Gary and Judi Vaillancourt before the piece is released. Understand the history behind the important series and gain insight in some often overlooked details of the new piece.

    Free
  • Roger's Gardens

    Product Signing At Roger’s Gardens in California

    Join Gary Vaillancourt on the West Coast this November as he visits Roger's Gardens in Corona Del Mar, California. The two-day event will usher in the holiday season with the new Vaillancourt Chalkware line! Times will be announced soon.

  • Vaillancourt Viking River Cruise through Europe's Christmas Markets

    A Vaillancourt Christmas Cruise – Christmas Markets Along The Rhine

    During 2017 Collector's Weekend we were pleased to announce a second Christmas Cruise of Europe... many collectors from around the country joined Gary and Judi as they hosted their first Christmas Cruise in 2014. With such a great turnout Vaillancourt Folk Art is pleased to host a second cruise, this time journeying through Switzerland to The

  • Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas presenting the Zentangle method during Collector's Weekend 2019.

    Visiting Artist Workshop: Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas Present Zentangle

    A special Zentangle created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas during Collector's Weekend 2019. As part of the Visiting Artist Workshop, we're pleased to welcome Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas, the founders of Zentangle, for a fun beginner's class in the fundamentals of the Zentangle Method. This hands-on workshop will awaken the artist you were

    $150.00

  • Personal Appearance at Neiman Marcus King of Prussia

    Meet Gary Vaillancourt and be introduced to the 2019 Chalkware and ornament collection as Vaillancourt Folk Art celebrates 35 years of "Made in America" at Neiman Marcus.

  • Inaugural Vaillancourt Christkindlesmarkt & Artisan Show

    Start the tradition of Sutton's first Christkindlesmarkt & Artisan Show at Vaillancourt Folk Art on Friday, November 15th and Saturday, November 16th. Shop some of America's best known artists, and enjoy the Food and Drink Pavilion.

  • Author Book Signing

    Join us in our Sutton, MA retail gallery on Saturday, December, 21st from 11am - 1pm with Gary Vaillancourt signing copies of his new book, It's Hard To Tell When A Tradition Begins...: A Vaillancourt Christmas.

  • Artist Workshop: William Anderson And The Chalkware Snowman

    Unable to join us for our Collector's Weekend Painting Workshop? This February, warm up with Vaillancourt artist, William Anderson, as he guides you during a day-long workshop to paint a Vaillancourt Chalkware Snowman. For over two decades, the Collector's Weekend Painting Workshop have given collectors an insight into the complexity of the fine art collectibles.

    $150.00

  • Premier Number Weekend 2019

    Premier Number Weekend

    Introduction of Judi Vaillancourt's new Chalkware Designs with Premier Numbers Available! Although Vaillancourt chalkware is often thought about during the holiday months, it's during the spring that collectors are able to get the coveted "premier numbers." Vaillancourt Folk Art assigns a number, in the order in which they are painted, for each piece painted in

  • Collector’s Weekend

    The main event for Collector's from around the world, Collector's Weekend is a chance for insider information, first-hand experiences, and access to some of the most coveted Chalkware collectibles. Join hundreds of like-minded collectors for a weekend of entertainment, shopping, dinners, and more!

    Free – $225.00

  • Artists Workshop: Lisa Chaloner + Rug Hooking Ornaments

    Join us with Vaillancourt collector, Lisa Chaloner, as she talks about hooking. During the interactive workshop, participants will hook their own ornament. More details to come...

    $150.00

  • Nantucket Folk and Artisan Show

    The 2019 Nantucket Santa The Nantucket Folk and Artisan Show is a juried show which brings together over 50 nationally and locally recognized artisans. The show features an unparalleled selection of pottery, jewelry, textiles, carvings, handcrafted furniture, folk art, and many one-of-a-kind masterworks created by today’s most celebrated artisans and craftspeople. At Bartlett's Farm, the

  • Bedminster Traditional Artisan Show

    Visit the Bedminster Traditional Artisan Show and meet over 35 of the top artisans in period American art, decoration, wearables, and furnishings in dozens of trades and media, all produced with the most skilled and conscientious craftsmanship. This wonderful fine arts & craft show is conducted each year in Doylestown, PA at the Delaware Valley

  • Uncorking: Releasing the Third Edition Vaillancourt Wine

    Join us on Friday, September 25th as we celebrate Christmas with our third edition Vaillancourt Christmas wine. * Please note that liquor laws prohibit us from selling wine online. Ordering and shipping will be completed through HUB Wine Distributors—that link will be available in October. Bottles of wine are available for sale on-site at our Sutton,

  • Waterford Homes Tour & Crafts Exhibit

    Celebrating 75 years, the Waterford Fair is the oldest juried crafts fair in Virginia and four-time winner Loudoun Convention & Visitors Association Best Event of the Year. In addition to historic homes open for tour, 155 juried heritage craftspeople (many nationally known) provide hands-on demonstrations, entertainers provide continuous traditional music and dance, Colonial and Civil

  • American Artisan Show at the Wilton Historical Society

    American Artisan Show at the Wilton Historical Society

    We're pleased to be returning to the Wilton Historical Society and Museum for they annual American Artisan Show. This year, the Preview Party and Auction are scheduled for Friday evening (October 16), with the show opening to the public all day Saturday (Oct 17) and Sunday (Oct 18). Highly-skilled artisans from across the country will be

  • The 30th Edition Starlight Santa, VFA Nr. 19030

    Christmas Opening with Starlight Santa

    Kick off the Christmas season with the unveiling of the Annual Christmas Decoration Theme at Vaillancourt Folk Art in Sutton, MA. In addition to exploring the year's inspiring decorations, premier numbers of the annual Starlight Chalkware Santa will be made available.

  • Vaillancourt Christkindlesmarkt & Artisan Show – 2020

    Start the tradition of Sutton's first Christkindlesmarkt & Artisan Show at Vaillancourt Folk Art on Friday, November 13th and Saturday, November 14th. Shop some of America's best known artists, and enjoy the Food and Drink Pavilion.

  • Gerald Charles Dickens is standing under the spotlight on stage at Vaillancourt Folk Art during a performance of A Christmas Carol.

    #DickensWeekend: A Christmas Carol with Gerald Charles Dickens

    Get into the Christmas Spirit with Dickens, BY Dickens this Thanksgiving Weekend as Charles Dickens' great-great-grandson, Gerald takes the stage at Vaillancourt Folk Art's Blaxton Hall Theatre with a one-man performance of Dickens' most recognized works, including A Christmas Carol.

  • One of the free trolleys stopping at Vaillancourt Folk Art during the Sutton Chain of Lights

    Sutton Chain of Lights

    Nothing says quintessential small town Christmas celebration like the Annual Sutton Chain of Lights. Hop on a free trolley on the first Saturday of December and see the sights of the town. During your visit to Vaillancourt Folk Art, enjoy Christmas Shopping and entertainment to get you into the Christmas spirit.

  • Vaillancourt Viking River Cruise through Europe's Christmas Markets

    Vaillancourt Christmas Market Cruise (Elbe River)

    Join Judi & Gary as they host a Christmas Market’s cruise & tour along Eastern Germany’s famed ELBE RIVER. You’ll visit Saxon Switzerland; Dresden; Meissen; Wittenberg and Potsdam with hotel overnights in Prague and Berlin.