Chocolate tasting at the Vault

Gallery at the VAULT’s Fourth Annual Chocolate Tasting is coming up on Saturday February 1, from 12 noon until 4 p.m. Visitors will be able to sample from a large assortment of fine chocolates and chocolate confections. Several of Vermont’s prime chocolatiers will be featured including Lake Champlain Chocolates, Daily Chocolate, and Lindt Chocolate. The Chocolate Tasting is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated.

Boxed assortments of homemade chocolate treats will be for sale such as brownies, cookies, and chocolate dipped fruit. All proceeds help support student art programs in painting, weaving, drawing, animation, papermaking, and more. VAULT also awards a yearly scholarship. During your visit, sign up for workshops for both children and adults and enjoy our winter exhibit, Beyond Vermont Borders.

Gallery at the VAULT is a Vermont State Craft Center and non-profit, community arts organization offering local and regional art as well as creative workshops for adults and children. The gallery carries the work of 160 Vermont and regional artists and artisans. You’ll find a wide assortment of unique gifts for your sweetheart including jewelry, blown glass, pins, silk scarves, quilts, pottery, clay tiles, candles, wooden ware, mobiles, stained glass, photography, fine art and fine art prints, and so much more.

VAULT is located at 68 Main Street in downtown Springfield. Regular hours are Tuesday – Saturday 11 AM – 5 PM. For more information call 802-885-7111 and visit www.galleryvault.org.