Early Winter 2015

Introducing the 2015 Jingle Ball™ Collection Four new designs priced at $30 each, still mouth blown and hand-painted Polish glass.

The 2015 Collection

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The Christmas collectible industry is a difficult one. Success is found if you can accomplish each of these goals: 1) Introduce a product unique to the industry; 2) Design it with the highest quality and detail possible; 3) Make

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something that you’re proud of; and, 4) Price it to reach the masses without sacrificing quality. With our Jingle Balls, we feel we’ve done that.

Since 1984, when Judi first took her paintbrush to her first hand made chalkware, she created a collectible that has stood the test of time. Today, we continue to treat our chalkware like a fine art, that preserves the cherished memories of the holiday season with loved ones and are passed down for generations.

The key to her work—which has made our chalkware unique to the industry— is the detail. And, when we set off to develop a new product line, we decided to combine two concepts: the detail that Vaillancourt Folk Art is known for with the ball concept that everyone associates with Christmas ornaments.

While our figural ornaments (opposite page) are literal interpretations of its chalkware

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Ball depicts the face of the chalkware while integrating subtle detail and design elements. The best part of these beautiful, mouth-blown Polish glass Jingle Ball ornaments is the $30 price.

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New, Mouth Blown, Polish Glass Ornaments JINGLE BALLS A Santa with Snowman VFA Nr. OR15601, $30 B Silver Snowman with Shovel VFA Nr. OR15602, $30 C Gingerbread Santa with Teddy VFA Nr. OR15603, $30 D Green Santa with Wreath VFA Nr. OR15604, $30 E Santa with Tree VFA Nr. OR14501, $30 F Floral Peach Santa VFA Nr. OR14502, $30 G White Santa VFA Nr. OR14503, $30 H Red American Starlight Santa VFA Nr. OR14504, $30 FIGURALS I White Kissing Ball Father Christmas VFA Nr. OR15500, $50 J Red Swag Santa VFA Nr. OR15501, $45 K Silver Cab Santa VFA Nr. OR15502, $40 L Santa in Sleigh VFA Nr. OR15503, $55 M Reindeer VFA Nr. OR15504, $28 N Shiny Santa with Tree on

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Sled VFA Nr. OR15505, $40 O Santa with Snowman Disk VFA Nr. OR15605, $35 VALFA.COM/ORNAMENTS

Giving You The Moon And Stars Santa

Father Christmas with Plimoth Sack

Sleigh Ride Elf

A Package For You Santa

VFA Nr. 15035, $180

VFA Nr. 15036, $210

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VFA Nr. 15034, $195

VFA Nr. 15032, $160

Snowy Father Christmas

Santa in White Brocade with Lantern

Snowman with Mug

Father Christmas with Gold Apple Wreath

VFA Nr. 15033, $180

VFA Nr. 14053, $15t0

VFA Nr. 14065, $190 VFA Nr. 14078, $180

Santa in Silver Taxi VFA Nr. 14062, $190

Walking Stick Father Christmas in Silver VFA Nr. 14058, $330

Large Glitzy Snowman VFA Nr. 14061, $250

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White Brocade Kissing Ball Santa VFA Nr. 14055, $170

Turquoise Brocade Santa VFA Nr. 13077, $160

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Brocade Santa with Gold Swag VFA Nr. 14049, $190

Brocaded Coat Santa with Gold Ornaments VFA Nr. 14050, $190

Collector’s Weekend

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There comes a time in every collector’s life that they decide to make the pilgrimage to the home land. And many decide that Vaillancourt Folk Art’s annual Collector’s Weekend is the right time to do it. Join us as we celebrate our 26th Collector’s Weekend with lectures that will educate and inspire, exclusive product releases that are prioritized to those in attendance, feel the comradery during our annual Collector’s Dinner, and ignite your artistic flare by participating in one of the three Painting Workshops where you paint your own Santa under the guidance of a Vaillancourt artist!

Registration begins January 1st at collectorsweekend.com and makes the perfect gift!

During the 25th Annual Collector’s Weekend in 2015, we introduced several new pieces, including:

A contemporary Santa always can be found going down the chimney to deliver gifts on Christmas morning. This popular style can be found here with this green-eyed traditionally designed Santa dressed in red from head to toe holding up his green gift wrapped present with white, polka dot bow, as he slide down the chimney.

The Red Stripe Santa with Teddy epitomizes what many of us think of when we hear, “Santa.” A classic American shape, this blue-eyed Santa is wearing a red with black stripe suit. In one hand is a smiling teddy bear and the other a candy cane and green holly sack containing goodies for the holidays.

Standing at 3.5” tall, this Limited Edition Small Santa Delivering Gifts features a traditional red Santa Claus figure holding a checked bag open to reveal gifts for the good boys and girls. At this height, it makes the perfect companion piece to the past Collector’s Weekend Santa collection.

This is an edition of 150.

Red Santa in Chimney

Red Stripe Santa with Teddy

Collector’s Weekend Santa (#20)

VFA Nr. 15077, $200

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VFA Nr. 15078, $200

VFA Nr. 15080, $150

Legends & Lore

A Monthly Chalkware Club

You have, of course, heard of Santa Claus and St. Nicholas. But do you know Ashen Klaus, Weihnachtsforman or Zwarte Piet?

• Sinterklaas (VFA Nr. 15028)

These are just a few of the Christmas gift givers that Judi Vaillancourt has been researching for her new chalkware series.

This is a monthly club consisting of 13 small figures about 4” tall. The cost of the club is $130.00 per month plus $12.00 shipping. Each “gift giver” will come with a sheet explaining its history and region of origin.

• Christkindl (VFA Nr. 15011)

• Zwarte Piet (VFA Nr. 15014) • Pére Noël (VFA Nr. 15015) • Ashen Klaus (VFA Nr. 15013) • “Sweep” (VFA Nr. 15027) • Pennsylvania Belsnickel (VFA Nr. 15025) • Elegant Victorian Father Christmas (VFA Nr. 15024)

This is a 13-month club, you will receive 1 of each of collection pieces at the beginning of each month. No alterations or substitutions are permitted. Sorry, pieces are not available individually.

Legends & Lore Club

VFA Nr. 15LEG, $142/month

• Green Coat Father Christmas (VFA Nr. 15012) • Victorian Father Christmas (VFA Nr. 15020) • Weihnacten (VFA Nr. 15021) • Santa in Long Coat (VFA Nr. 15026) • Jolly Santa (VFA Nr. 15019)

Monthly Clubs Interested in more clubs? We have several available, including: The Nativity Club, Snowman Club No. 2, Noah’s Ark Club, Reindeer Club, Tiny Series, Mini Club No. 1 and No. 2, and the Twelve Days of Christmas club (available in both Chalkware and Ornaments).

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A Christmas Carol The New Ornament Collection

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E A Christmas Carol Polish Glass Ornament Collection A Ghost of Christmas Past VFA Nr. OR15702, $34 B Ghost of Christmas Present VFA Nr. OR15704, $70 C Mr. & Mrs. Fezziwig VFA Nr. OR15703, $55 D Scrooge Seeing Marley VFA Nr. OR15706, $70 E Jacob Marley VFA Nr. OR15701, $60 F Ghost of Christmas Future With Scrooge VFA Nr. OR15705, $65

COMPLETE COLLECTION AVAILABLE $425

Dickensian England with Vaillancourt Folk Art August 8, 2016 — August 15, 2016

Join Vaillancourt Folk Art for a historic tour of Dickens’ England. Tour includes London, Kent, and the Cotswolds. Gerald Charles Dickens will join the group to give two performances in the same setting that Charles Dickens once did. To book your reservation, contact Alden Anderson (508-721-2601) at Young’s/American Express Travel.

Land rate per person $2,980 based upon double occupancy. Single occupancy rate add $780.

Airfare is additional and may be quoted at the time of your inquiry or reservation.

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2015 Chalkware for the Nantucket Summer Series

America Yacht Santa

(VFA Nr. 15022) – The idea of summer conjures a lot of images, notably the beach, the warm sand under toe and, of course, the yachts that travel the cool waves of the ocean. It was with these ideas, combined with art and history, that brought Judi to design the 2015 Nantucket Summer Series Santa.

In 1851, James Bard, an American marine artist hailing from White Plains, New York painted one of his most noted works of art that’s been celebrated for years since, America.

The painting depicted the 19th century racing yacht which was the first winner of the America’s Cup international sailing trophy. Competing against seven schooners and eight cutters, America started the race behind because of a fouled anchor.

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Once underway, the ship quickly caught up and surpassed the other ships winning with an 18 minute lead.

The 2015 Nantucket Santa depicts this legendary yacht on its coat while the anchor is featured as a pattern on his hood.

Along the base is a boat’s rope design that compliments the nautical blues and seascape along the back of the coat.

Whether you love art, history, or Christmas, there is no doubt that the 2015 Nantucket Santa brings them all together.

America Yacht Santa

VFA Nr. 15022, $180

Santa Figurehead On Nantucket Boat

VFA Nr. 15023, $390

Window Display Father Christmas with Marionette VFA Nr. 544, $1,200

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2015 Starlight Santa

Father Christmas Delivering Toys Since 1990, the annual Starlight Santa has been painted in limited quantities with a portion of the proceeds benefiting a local organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children undergoing medical treatments. The pieces are painted up until Christmas Day before being retired never to be produced again. As we celebrate 25 years, we hope that you enjoy the

Father Christmas Delivering Toys

traditional nature of the Father Christmas Delivering Toys.

VFA Nr. 15030, $170

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Haunted Village Santa

Fall is in full swing and for those who like to mix holidays—or celebrate Christmas all year—we’re happy to introduce our newest Halloween Santa: Haunted Village Santa.

Whether it is his costume or not, this Halloween Santa is taking his trick or treating seriously.

Wearing a fog grey coat with the sihlouettes of a haunted village on his back, he is lighting the way with a glowing Jack O’Lantern and traditional lantern in his hands.

Haunted Village Santa VFA Nr. 15088, $190

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