Chairmaker George Ainley at VAULT for Open Studio Weekend

A Vermont State Craft Center, VAULT carries the work of 160 artists. This is a great time to shop for graduation, wedding, and Father’s Day gifts, or perhaps choose something beautiful for yourself or your home or garden. Find out about upcoming workshops and Art Camps and step into our Open Wall room to see the latest exhibit. 

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Gallery at the VAULT is pleased to announce that chairmaker, George Ainley will be demonstrating his skills on May 24 from 11:00 to 2:00. George makes fine Windsor chairs the traditional way: “I start with whole logs, work them with hand tools, and come out with a great product that has classic beauty and utility. The Windsor furniture from my shop is made by the same construction techniques that produced today's antiques which are now prized for their distinct character, beauty and strength. It is an ancient form in which the legs and back are socketed into a solid seat. It got its name in England and was refined in the mid 18th century colonies from Philadelphia to Boston. I have chosen from the early Windsors the best elements of design in shape and proportion. I use the traditional species of wood and keep comfort as my guide.” 

 A Vermont State Craft Center, VAULT carries the work of 160 artists. This is a great time to shop for graduation, wedding, and Father’s Day gifts, or perhaps choose something beautiful for yourself or your home or garden. Find out about upcoming workshops and Art Camps and step into our Open Wall room to see the latest exhibit.

Gallery at the VAULT, on 68 Main St. in Springfield, is the place to go for information about the upcoming statewide Open Studio Weekend, on May 23 and 24 from 10 to 5. Booklets are available that list the names, locations, and details on 242 Vermont craftspeople, artists, and galleries. See vermontcrafts.com.