Artists’ Studio

As of 2022, we have decided to discontinue tours through the Artists’ Studio. As a small, American company, the health and safety of our artists is critical for the existence of our business. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Yes, Vaillancourt Folk Art chalkware is made here. The biggest advantage that our Manchaug Mills location offers us is the ability for visitors to peek into our Artist’s Studio—something we try to replicate online for those who like to shop eCommerce. While many come to shop at our Sutton, MA retail gallery there are many that come to take full advantage of The Vaillancourt Experience. Before or after perusing the shelves, appreciating the fine art quality of our chalkware, we invite you to peer into our Artists’ Studio where you can see the process of creating chalkware. With a small staff of trained artists—our average employee has been with us for 18 years—you can watch the pieces come alive as each artist paints different steps on each chalkware collectible. Guided tours through the Artists’ Studio have been discontinued following the COVID-19 pandemic as the artists are the backbone of our company. Large groups, including bus tours, can schedule a video presentation to bookend shopping a touring our Christmas Museum—where Christmas traditions from around the world are brought to life.