TOWN GUIDE : Shelburne
educational center for artistic enthusiasts of all ages , and their scholarship programs offer artists of limited financial means the ability to apply for aid in order to realize their creative aspirations . Many of Shelburne Craft School ’ s spaces are available for event rentals , and serve as ideal locations for birthday parties .
Shelburne Craft School hosts a wonderful assortment of classes in a broad variety of artistic disciplines , many of which are completely accessible to beginners . Their mixed-level clay throwing classes offer guided instruction to novice and intermediate students who are looking to explore a range of ceramic techniques , and their Knotty Plant Hangers Happy Hour and Paint & Sip classes are great for textile and painting novices who long to explore their creative side while sipping on a refreshing beverage . Life drawing workshops help intermediate illustrators strengthen their technique through guided instruction , and their stained glass classes are a perfect crash-course for craftspeople looking to learn the time-honored “ Lead Came ” construction method . Regardless of what discipline students choose to focus on ,
they are sure to enjoy a rewarding experience that will bring new meaning to their artistic pursuits .
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A well-spent morning must be complemented by an equally well-made lunch ! Families will feel right at home at Archie ’ s Grill on Shelburne Road , where high-quality burgers and Vermont-made beers are served with a sincere smile . Barkeaters on Falls Road is well-known for their epicurean array of savory appetizers , sandwiches and entrees , and Shelburne Tap House on Shelburne Road is a great place to kick back , watch a sports game with friends , and indulge in some fullflavored craft beer and filling American pub fare .
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After your nourishing nosh , why not continue to delight your tastebuds with a visit to a brewery or vineyard in the heart of Vermont ’ s Champlain Valley ?
Fiddlehead Brewing Company on Shelburne Road is an established mainstay of Vermont ’ s beer scene , and their tasting room is the perfect place to sample all of their amazing beers . 32 oz . and 64 oz . growlers and kegs are available on-site , as well as 12-packs and four-can cases of their seasonal brews and their year-round favorites , such as their Fiddlehead IPA and Second Fiddle Doublehead IPA . For oenophiles in search of a once-in-a-lifetime tasting experience , a trip to Shelburne Vineyard on Shelburne Road never disappoints . Their wide-spanning assortment of Vermont-made wines appeal to a broad range of taste preferences . Their staff are happy to provide pairing recommendations , and Shelburne Vineyard also hosts a series of outdoor concerts and events throughout the late spring and summer season . Shelburne is also home to Wild Hart Distillery , which is well-known throughout Vermont and beyond for their wellbalanced artisan spirits . Cocktail cognoscenti looking to sample some of their products in a lively and social environment should head to their tasting room in nearby Burlington , which is located on
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