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Chaffee Art Center Your Center for Creativity and Community Art Center for 65 years. Offering classes for all ages, camps, 7 Exhibits yearly, Dozen gardens with a 100 ft.

Pollinator Garden & Sculpture Garden, Unique Rental Venue for weddings, showers, birthdays and more. The Chaffee Art Center features exciting exhibits, classes, events, and more! Some highlights of a typical Chaffee year: Juried Artists' work, Member Shows, our Annual Student Art Show (K-12), Annual Photography Contest and Exhibit, August & October Art in the Park events, and classes for all ages offered by an array of artists & educators.

Gouache PaintingWednesday, Oct 28th6–8pmFee: $40 includes all suppliesInstructor: Shy CarterMin: 5Image: shownLearn the ...
10/21/2026

Gouache Painting

Wednesday, Oct 28th
6–8pm
Fee: $40 includes all supplies
Instructor: Shy Carter
Min: 5
Image: shown

Learn the gouache painting technique. Instructor will walk attendees through the steps needed to create a finished piece such as How to use gouache paints, water control, value sketch, color mixing, and more. All supplies provided.

(Gouache paint is a fast-drying, opaque, water-based medium composed of pigment, binder and filler, creating a matte, velvety finish. Known for being easy to use and versatile, it is a hybrid of watercolor and acrylic, offering high coverage in one stroke.)

Must Pre-register BY NOON, TUESDAY before the class.

www.chaffeeartcenter.org

The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, invites the community to our 6th Annual Holiday Artisan Gift Show at...
10/20/2026

The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, invites the community to our 6th Annual Holiday Artisan Gift Show at the Chaffee Art Center on Friday, November 6th from 4-7pm, and Saturday, November 7th from 10am-4pm featuring items that are unique, handmade, and affordable! FREE admission and hot beverage bar with c***r, cocoa, coffee, tea and sweet treats!

Come shop for one-of-a-kind treasures perfect for gift giving this holiday season or to treat yourself! FREE Ann Clark COOKIE CUTTER of your choice with purchase. Limit one per person. Also a FREE MAKE & TAKE station for the young artists while others shop!

ATTENTION VENDORS: BOOTH SPACES AVAILABLE!

We are seeking exhibitors to participate, and encourage unique and diverse artisan products including pottery, fiber items, clothing, fine art, photography, jewelry, glass, wood products, specialty foods, cards and more.

Available are 8’x4’ booth spaces with or without tables throughout both floors of the mansion located at 16 South Main Street, Rutland, VT. Also, booths available on the porch and outside on the lawn. Food trucks and tent spaces also available.

Call 802.775.0356, [email protected], or stop into the Chaffee Art Center at 16 South Main Street in Rutland, VT. Check out www.chaffeeartcenter.org and the Chaffee Art Center Instagram and pages for updates on events, classes and more.



This Wednesday!Latin Dance Footwork and Body Isolations5 Wednesdays: Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 187:30–8:30 pmInstructors: J...
10/19/2026

This Wednesday!

Latin Dance Footwork and Body Isolations

5 Wednesdays: Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 18
7:30–8:30 pm
Instructors: Julia and Jano Rix of Embodied Arts by Rix
No partner or experience required.
Minimum: 5
$20 per person drop in...OR...
5 Class discount of $75
Must RSVP by Noon the Tuesday before the class 802-775-0356.

Weekly Latin Dance Classes with basic footwork and body isolations taught through easy to follow combinations. No partner or experience required. Comfortable shoes and clothes that allow for movement are recommended. All levels of experience welcome.

www.chaffeeartcenter.org

This Wednesday!Wire Twisting - Fall TreeWednesday, Oct. 215:15–8:15pmInstructor: Hope Will$55 per person includes all su...
10/19/2026

This Wednesday!

Wire Twisting - Fall Tree

Wednesday, Oct. 21
5:15–8:15pm
Instructor: Hope Will
$55 per person includes all supplies
Min: 5

Learn the wire twisting technique and make a fall tree. Follow along with the instructor while she guides you through the process with tips & tricks to make it easy and fun as you make your own tree!

Must Pre-register BY NOON the TUESDAY before.

www.chaffeeartcenter.org

This Thursday!Pour Painting —horseThur, Oct 22nd6–8pmInstructor: Lorrie Amerio Maniery$40 per person includes all suppli...
10/19/2026

This Thursday!

Pour Painting —horse
Thur, Oct 22nd
6–8pm
Instructor: Lorrie Amerio Maniery
$40 per person includes all supplies
Min: 5, Max: 12
Learn the pour painting technique.
Follow along with an instructor and leave with a finished painting.

Must Pre-register by noon Wednesday before class
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Today’s intermediate Watercolor Class attendees used their photo reference as the focus. These works in progress are com...
10/17/2026

Today’s intermediate Watercolor Class attendees used their photo reference as the focus. These works in progress are coming along nicely! Lots of fun colors especially fall!

www.chaffeeartcenter.org

The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, invites the community to our 6th Annual Holiday Artisan Gift Show at...
10/17/2026

The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, invites the community to our 6th Annual Holiday Artisan Gift Show at the Chaffee Art Center on Friday, November 6th from 4-7pm, and Saturday, November 7th from 10am-4pm featuring items that are unique, handmade, and affordable! FREE admission and hot beverage bar with c***r, cocoa, coffee, tea and sweet treats!

Come shop for one-of-a-kind treasures perfect for gift giving this holiday season or to treat yourself! FREE Ann Clark COOKIE CUTTER of your choice with purchase. Limit one per person. Also a FREE MAKE & TAKE station for the young artists while others shop!

ATTENTION VENDORS: BOOTH SPACES AVAILABLE!

We are seeking exhibitors to participate, and encourage unique and diverse artisan products including pottery, fiber items, clothing, fine art, photography, jewelry, glass, wood products, specialty foods, cards and more.

Available are 8’x4’ booth spaces with or without tables throughout both floors of the mansion located at 16 South Main Street, Rutland, VT. Also, booths available on the porch and outside on the lawn. Food trucks and tent spaces also available.

Call 802.775.0356, [email protected], or stop into the Chaffee Art Center at 16 South Main Street in Rutland, VT. Check out www.chaffeeartcenter.org and the Chaffee Art Center Instagram and pages for updates on events, classes and more.

Adorable! Tonight’s Sip n Dip attendees couldn’t stop smiling at their cute little kitty all comfy on the pumpkin. www....
10/16/2026

Adorable! Tonight’s Sip n Dip attendees couldn’t stop smiling at their cute little kitty all comfy on the pumpkin.

www.chaffeeartcenter.org

Pour Painting - YouthSaturday, Oct 24th12pm-1:30pmInstructor: Lorrie Amerio Maniery $30 per person includes all supplies...
10/15/2026

Pour Painting - Youth
Saturday, Oct 24th
12pm-1:30pm
Instructor: Lorrie Amerio Maniery
$30 per person includes all supplies
Min: 5, Max: 12
Image: Shown
Learn the pour painting technique.
Follow along with an instructor and leave with a finished painting.
Must Pre-register by Friday before class.
www.chaffeeartcenter.org

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16 South Main Street
Rutland, VT
05701

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+18027750356

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