Classes

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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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.

Vintage Inspired is pleased to announce we’re once again offering From Hot Pads to Rag Rugs: Crochet Basics

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: 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.

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.