V E R M O N T H A N D W O R K S is a multidisciplinary CRAFT and ART education studio in Charlotte, Vermont that offers classes in:
Jewelry,
Enameling,
Woodworking,
Chairmaking,
Basketry.
The rural, intimate workshop is five minutes from SHELBURNE and fifteen minutes south of BURLINGTON. It sits on the remnants of an old dairy farm, which is being repurposed to cultivate basketry willow.
Our mission is to provide a welcoming and relaxed learning environment to empower people of all experience levels to realize their creative goals.
Despite a typically unquestioned pursuit of convenience, handmade, a term conjuring up images of slow, contemplative work, is universally understood to describe VALUE.
A society drenched in digital technology can leave little room for these tactile creative experiences.
W o o d w o r k i N G +
NATURAL MATERIALS
Our WOODWORKING classes emphasize TRADITIONAL TOOLS + TECHNIQUES, including:
CHAIRMAKING, SPOON CARVING, AND PITCHFORK MAKING.
In addition to related crafts such as: broom tying and basketry.
Classes range from a few hours to multi-week intensives. All classes welcome B E G I N N E R S, and all tools are provided.
j e w e l r y +
E n a m e l
V E R M O N T H A N D W O R K S offers:
beginning,intermediate,andadvanced classes in enameling and JEWELRYemphasizing thoughtful making, material exploration, and a spirit of c u r i o s i t y. Exploratory classes rooted in traditional processes shaped by Jolynn’s studio practice.
the
BEGINNING
After several years developing a shared teaching space and building community around their shop in Charlotte, VT, Jolynn Santiago and Eric Cannizzaro combined their teaching practices and launched Vermont Handworks.OUR
TeachingPhilosophyWhether you arrive with a clear creative idea or simply want to make something with your hands,
you’re welcome here.
You don’t need experience, specific goals, or a background in art or craft—
an interest and willingness to try are enough.
What you make becomes an expression of your individual character—shaped by attention, practice, and the discoveries you make along the way.
We don’t believe in failure; every attempt builds skill and expands possibility.