Open studio tours, craft fairs, antiques shows
Chester Vermont Fall Festival on the Green
Chester, on the green
http://www.chesterfallfestival.org
Sept 19-20, 10a-4p • At the peak of Vermont’s preeminent fall foliage, the charm and elegance of the Chester Village Green will come to life as it hosts the 40th Annual Fall Craft Festival. The Chester Annual Craft Fair is a celebration of Vermont’s gifted artisans, Chester’s unique history, Vermont’s matchless beauty and its timeless, rural traditions. Over 70 artisans, craftspeople and tantalizing food purveyors from across Vermont and New England, will grace the green with their stories, skills and exquisite wares.
Annual Vermont Fine Furniture Woodworking & Forest Festival
Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock
Sept 26-27 • Exhibitors, demonstrations, and activities at both locations will offer visitors a unique opportunity to see a slice of Vermont’s farm and forest lifestyle, while shopping for fine handcrafted wood products.
Vermont Crafts Council Celebrates American Craft Week Statewide Open Studio Tour
Oct 3-4 • Craftspeople and artists look forward to welcoming you to their studios for conversation, browsing, and sales. Studios are located throughout the state, in picturesque villages, along back roads and in vibrant town centers. Where to begin? The Crafts Council has a map available at Vermont welcome centers and galleries. Some Open Studio travelers begin by choosing a section of the state they have always wanted to visit; others seek out a specific medium like pottery or furniture or watercolors. Some just follow the yellow signs along the roads that highlight designated open studio locations. Takes place during American Craft Week (americancraftweek.com), Oct. 2–11.
Weston Antiques Show
Weston Playhouse, Weston
http://www.westonantiquesshow.org
Oct 2-4, 10a-5p; preview Oct 2, 7:30p • Featuring renowned dealers from across the U.S. with American and English furniture, accessories, Americana, folk art, silver, samplers, paintings, oriental rugs, jewelry and more.
Manchester Fall Arts & Craft Fest
Route 7A, Manchester
Oct 2-4 • Coming to the Manchester Fall Art and Craft Festival is an opportunity to celebrate the wonders of American Craft. Every day thousands of American artists share their vision and talent by producing amazing hand-made decorative and functional objects. Craft show patrons demonstrate their love of these items by coming to the shows, meeting the artists, and buying handmade products. As one craft artist put it, “this is the creative economy!”
Flying Canvas Studio Celebrates American Craft Week
201 Church Street, Westminster
802 463 9530, jeanettestaley@myfairpoint.net
Oct 3-4, 10a–5p • Raffle for a floorcloth at a discounted price; paint a placemat, create a collage. See website for details.
Brattleboro West Arts Open Studio
West Brattleboro
http://www.brattleboro-west-arts.com
Oct 3-4 • BWA infuses the tours with its members, making the Brattleboro area a major destination with a critical mass of studios at the state’s southern gateway. The tour will feature 17 artists in 13 studios and one gallery in Brattleboro, West Brattleboro and Marlboro.
32nd Annual Weston Craft Show
Weston Playhouse, Weston
http://www.westoncraftshow.com
Oct 9-11 •
Take the opportunity to visit one of the most prestigious exhibitions of contemporary crafts in Vermont. The show is produced by the Weston Craft Show Committee with all proceeds supporting the preservation of Weston’s historic museums. More than $500,000 has been raised over the years. Come join us and celebrate the art of fine Vermont craftsmanship at Vermont’s premier crafts show.
River Valley Artisan Tour
Chesterfield, Spofford and Westmoreland, NH
http://www.rivervalleyartisans.com
Oct 10-11 • The River Valley Artisan Tour is a self-guided tour through the towns of Spofford, Chesterfield and Westmoreland, NH. Visiting artists in their own studios and in Fellowship Hall. Viewing Reception Oct 9. For a map and more information rivervalleyartisans.com.
Art in the Park Rutland
Downtown Rutland
http://www.chaffeeartcenter.org
Oct 10-11 • Art in the Park has been named one of the “Sunshine Artist 200 Best,” and voted Rutland Herald’s Best of the Best in the category of Best Arts Festival. Added value like food, music, craft demonstrations, and kids activities are also offered. All gate donations go to sponsor the Chaffee Art Center’s exhibitions, art education classes, and community outreach programs.
42nd Annual Harvest Arts & Crafts Show
Main Base Lodge, Mount Snow, West Dover
Oct 10-11 • Get a jump on your holiday shopping at the 42nd Annual Harvest Arts and Crafts Show featuring 50+ vendors including local artisans, specialty food makers and more. The event is conveniently located throughout the Main Base Lodge and base area. Did we mention that there is also FREE ADMISSION! Expect to see original works of art, handmade jewelry and furniture, sample homemade fudge and speak face to face with the purveyors. Then head outside and checkout our 18th Annual Oktoberfest- two great events and truly a weekend not to be missed!
Annual Walpole Artisans Tour
Various location around Walpole, NH
http://www.thewalpoleartisans.blogspot.com
Nov 28-30 • There are some new artisans this year as well as some returning favorites. Enjoy shopping for the holidays, meeting the artisans, viewing demonstrations and even having a few snacks along the way. Pick up a map at the Walpole Artisans Cooperative Gallery at 52 Main Street in Walpole (right across from Burdick’s Chocolate). Hope to see you there!
Cotton Mill Open Studio and Holiday Sale
Cotton Mill, Brattleboro
Dec 4-6 • Artists and artisans will show and offer their work for purchase. Besides artists, musicians, bakers, performers, and craftspeople based at the Cotton Mill, talented artists and artisans from other studios in Brattleboro and nearby communities have been juried to participate. This festive event includes performances of music, dance, and circus acts; ceramics and fencing demonstrations; food and wine tastings; raffles and more.
