Vermont craftspeople display their arts and crafts in Open Studio Weekend 2009

Vermont Crafts Council hosts the Open Studio Weekend 2009

May 23 & 24, 2009

Back in September, the Vermont Crafts Council organizes directions and maps to all the sites of the Vermont craftspeople whom work in studios located in or close to their residences. Throughout the Winter, they continue accepting applications of sites and develop directions. Around the first week of April, it all comes together to make The Open Studio Weekend, named one of the Top Ten Summer Events in a Vermont Chamber of Commerce competition in 1997. On this event, you will be able to see for yourself the production of many finished works of art, the atmosphere of their workplace, and even talk with the artist them self all in the place of the artists’ workplace. You’ll see the swatches that have not been chosen for the quilt or the work that is experimental or not serious enough for the gallery. As you can see on the map below, it will be almost impossible to run out of places to visit on this exciting weekend. Thinking about attending both days of the Open Studio Weekend? The Distinctive Inns of New England can help you find the right place to stay in Vermont to make your weekend just a bit better with luxurious accommodations.

Going from idea to reality: Placing studios on the map.

Glass Blowing Exhibit and the Belfry Inne & Bistro in Cape Cod

In the Glass Blowing exhibit a guest was selected randomly to try glass blowing for himself!

Feel the heat as you watch molten glass being turned and twisted into exquisite forms at the Sandwich Glass Museum. Here you will find many exhibits and activities that could easily fill up an entire vacation for you and your loved ones of any age. Currently, Edward and James Poore explain their journey through the glass realm and display their expertise in the contemporary exhibit called “Two Generations of Glass Engravers, Cutters and Sculptors”. Learn about dining in the Victorian Era as Hannah “Rebecca” Burgess flourishes the glass made finger bowls, celery vases, epergnes, butter dishes, knife holders, and even individual salt shakers. Get some fresh air on a walking tour highlighting the historic town’s American architecture and the people of the village and their past. Be sure not to miss the Annual Cape Cod Glass Show and Sale featuring 45 nationally prominent glass dealers offering antique and collectible American & European glassware dating back to the 18th century.

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A Boston Walking and Historic Tour

THE BOSTON HISTORIC FREEDOM TRAIL

Discover 16 nationally historic sites in 2.5 miles

Start at any point you choose and experience the American history firsthand. Many tours run daily with the most popular being Walk Into History. This tour takes you on the famous red line while a 18th Century Costumed Guide tells the tales of courageous Bostonians and Colonialists. Learn how their intrepidity against Britain helped create the democracy we know today. Some of these 18th Century Costumed Guides are Ebenezer Hancock, James Otis, Thomas Savage, Mercy Otis Warren, and plenty more. All tours run 90 minutes and are suited for anybody interested. On your tour these are some places you will encounter:
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