Vintage Inspired offers a wide range of classes, lectures and workshops for many areas of interest related to antiques, re-use, vintage goods and much more. We proudly feature respected local antiques experts and experienced craftspeople/collectors – offered to you at the lowest possible prices (if not free!).
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May, 2012
★ Watercolor Workshop – Fun With Fruit
Wednesday, May 16th, 6:30pm to 8pm – $25
Looking to add some color to your life? Learn how to paint a simple still life with experienced watercolor artists, Nini Crane and Deb Runge. Beginners are welcome; All materials provided.
Cost: $25/Class (1.5 hrs)
When: Wednesday, May 16th, 6:30pm
Registration: To sign up for this class, please email info[at]vintageinspired[dot]net for more info.
★ Make Your Own Journals
Sunday, May 20th, 4pm to 5:30pm – $20
“Make Your Own Journals” instructed by Susan Luce. This fun and easy class is a lesson on using old ephemera to make amazing journals for writing and sharing. We’ll provide all supplies and images or bring your own.
Cost: $20/Class (1.5 hrs)
When: Sunday, May 20th, 4pm
Registration: To sign up for this class, please email info[at]vintageinspired[dot]net for more info.
April, 2012
★ Make Your Own Journals
Wednesday, April 25th, 4pm to 5:30pm – $15
Vintage Inspired is pleased to announce we’re once again offering “Make Your Own Journals” instructed by Susan Luce. This fun and easy class is a lesson on using old ephemera to make amazing journals for writing and sharing. We’ll provide all supplies and images or bring your own.
Cost: $15/Class (1.5 to 2 hrs)
When: Wednesday, April 25th, 4pm
Registration: To sign up for this class, please email info[at]vintageinspired[dot]net for more info.
★ David Gil and Bennington Potters
Wednesday, April 18th, 6:30pm – Free
In this engaging and informative lecture, Vintage Inspired Marketplace vendor Tom Jiamachello discusses the extraordinary work of Vermont potter David Gil and his celebrated studio, Bennington Potters.
Prior to changing the name to Bennington Potters around 1960, David Gil’s company was known as Cooperative Design. There, he and other Alfred University trained graduates fashioned all sorts of interesting Mid-Century items. Having trained at Alfred University, Gil came to Bennington in 1948. His designs are included in many Mid-Century exhibits and catalogues.
His early designs have not yet been completely documented, so rarities are still out there to be found. There is a large group of people who are interested in David Gil’s designs. (For more information, please click here.)
David Gil was featured in the publication Vermont Life in its Winter 1961 issue. In an eight page spread with one full color image and 13 black and white images, there is a full history of the founding of the pottery along with great visual references of the ware being made at that time. One can see the iconic designs of Yusuke Aida, especially the double trigger mug and coffeepot along with other fascinating items. A great reference!
Bennington Potters is among the few American studio potteries that turned into production potteries in the midcentury. It evolved into a co-operative of different art potters. After 1960, they made their bread and butter by making gorgeous modern styled dinnerware that was distributed throughout the US and sold in fine department stores. In their 1964 catalogue, Gil described their creations as “Art Objects in the Practical Realm” – Museum Honored, Hand-Crafted, Modestly Priced”
Tom will present many hard-to-find designs he’s collected in the last ten years. Come see the whimsy and brilliance of the late David Gil (1923? -2002)
Cost: Free!
When: Wed Apr 18th 6:30pm
Registration: To sign up for this class, please email mary[at]vintageinspired[dot]net for more info.
★ Make Your Own Journals
Sunday, April 15th, 4pm to 5:30pm – $15
Vintage Inspired is pleased to announce we’re offering “Make Your Own Journals” instructed by Susan Luce. This fun and easy class is a lesson on using old ephemera to make amazing journals for writing and sharing. We’ll provide all supplies and images or bring your own.
Cost: $15/Class (1.5 to 2 hrs)
When: Sunday, April 15th, 4pm
Registration: To sign up for this class, please email info[at]vintageinspired[dot]net for more info.
★ Make Your Own Greeting Cards
Sunday, April 1st, 4pm to 5:30pm – $15
Vintage Inspired is pleased to announce we’re offering “Make Your Own Greeting Cards” instructed by Susan Luce. This fun and easy class is a lesson on using old ephemera to make an assortment of greeting cards to give and share. We’ll provide all supplies and images or bring your own.
Cost: $15/Class (1.5 to 2 hrs)
When: Sunday, April 1st, 4pm
Registration: To sign up for this class, please email info[at]vintageinspired[dot]net for more info.
February, 2012
★ Stanley Ballard’s Vermont Pottery
Wednesday, February 8th, 6:30pm – Free
In this engaging and informative lecture, Vintage Inspired Marketplace vendor, Tom Jiamachello, offers insights into the extraordinary work of Vermont potter, Stanley Ballard.
Vermont studio potter Stanley Ballard (1917-1960) produced a body of work that has attracted national attention from collectors of Mid-century pottery.
Stanley Ballard graduated from Alfred University’s highly respected Ceramic Program in 1939, having studied there while these influential teachers were part of the faculty: Marion Fosdick, Charles Harder, Clarence Merritt, and C. Katherine Nelson.Ballard’s first studio was in Burlington’s Old North End. By the early 1950s, he had progressed to a store on Shelburne Road near Holmes Raod. At age 43, Ballard’s career ended with his untimely tragic death in February 1960. He was featured in the Summer 1953 issue of Vermont Life.
His work is most widely available here in Vermont, particularly in the Burlington area. Come see a selection of Ballard’s work–from early studio ware to later production pieces–from Tom Jiamachello’s collection of 750 pieces.
Cost: Free!
When: Wed Feb 8th 6:30pm
Registration: To sign up for this class, please email mary[at]vintageinspired[dot]net for more info.
★ From Hot Pads to Rag Rugs: Crochet Basics
Sundays, February 12th & 19th, 4pm – $20
Vintage Inspired is pleased to announce we’re once again offering From Hot Pads to Rag Rugs: Crochet BasicsThis fun and easy class is a lesson on using old materials to make anything from a hot pad to a rag rug. We will learn the basics of crochet, while creating fun and functional items! We will provide materials, all you need is a large crochet hook (we will have some for sale for those in need) and an imagination to create.
Cost: $20.00 for 2 Classes (2 hrs. each). 1st Class info lesson and questions; 2nd Class crochet circle and questions!
When: Sun Feb 12th 4pm; Sun Feb 19th 4pm
Registration: Registration for this class ends Saturday, February 11. To sign up for this class, please email mary[at]vintageinspired[dot]net for more info.
January, 2012
★ From Hot Pads to Rag Rugs: Crochet Basics
Wednesdays, January 18th & 25th, 6:30pm – $20
This fun, and easy, class is a lesson on using old materials to make anything from a hot pad to a rag rug. We will learn the basics of crochet, while creating fun and functional items! We will provide materials, all you need is a large crochet hook (we will have some for sale for those in need) and an imagination to create.
Cost: $20.00 for 2 Classes (2 hrs. each). 1st Class info lesson and questions; 2nd Class crochet circle and questions!
When: Wed Jan 18th 6:30pm; Wed Jan 25th 6:30pm
Registration: Registration for this class ends Tuesday, January 17. To sign up for this class, please email mary[at]vintageinspired[dot]net for more info.