Island Craft Shop

Island Craft Shop Artisan Cooperative The Island Craft Shop is the oldest artisan cooperative in Grand Isle County, Vermont. This is a member-owned and operated business.
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It was founded in 1991 by a group of talented Champlain Island crafters including Sue Alenick, Mary Jane Healy, June Lynch and Ethel Schue. Over the years there have been many changes: the shop has moved several times and members have come and gone, but the Island Craft Shop continues to offer some of the best and most innovative Vermont products. From modest beginnings, the shop has grown into a

must-see destination for Islanders and visitors alike. Twenty-one members now exhibit a wide ranging array of unique crafts, from locally sourced preserves to fiber goods, fused and stained glass art, jewelry in a variety of styles, turned wooden household items, watercolor and acrylic paintings, candles, garden ornaments and many other made-in-Vermont items. There is always an artisan member in the shop to welcome you and to answer any questions about the crafts on display

Our new location is 329 US Route 2, South Hero, Vermont.

Looks who's back at the shop! The farm animals are back! Stop by anytime 10a-4p and take your pet home with you anytime....
05/30/2026

Looks who's back at the shop! The farm animals are back! Stop by anytime 10a-4p and take your pet home with you anytime.

05/24/2026

The 2026 season begins

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05/24/2026

So we opened today and we had double the amount of people stop by today on opening day. From the bottom of my heart I personally want to thank the community for coming to see us today. It means a lot.

Carley Tillinghast, President, Island Craft Shop

Twas the night before...oh wait that is a different day. Meanwhile it is the night before we open for our 35th season. S...
05/23/2026

Twas the night before...oh wait that is a different day. Meanwhile it is the night before we open for our 35th season. Stop by say hello and let us know you saw this post!

05/22/2026

36 hours to go and we will officially be open for our 35th season. Doors open at 10a Sat. Who's coming to see us???

We open next Saturday for our 35th yr. New home of the Island Craft Shop but not our 1st time in this building. We hope ...
05/16/2026

We open next Saturday for our 35th yr. New home of the Island Craft Shop but not our 1st time in this building. We hope you will enjoy what we have in store for everyone this year!

05/15/2026

Opening day is next Saturday. Memorial Day weekend 10a-4p. So who is coming to see us? We can't wait!

We are sorry you can't shop with us for mother's day, but feel free to come shop with us for father's day. We promise to...
05/10/2026

We are sorry you can't shop with us for mother's day, but feel free to come shop with us for father's day. We promise to be open by then.

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01/21/2026

So who is enjoying this cold snap? We at the shop are still looking for a new location. With this being said, let's talk a little bit about the history of the shop. The Cooperative was founded in 1991 by 4 crafters. Here are the dates and locations of where the shop has been throughout the years that we have records for or Sue Alenick one of the original members can recollect.

1991 – Chamber of Commerce building (before it was the Chamber) – one room, 1 year

1992 – Chamber of Commerce building (before it was the Chamber) – two rooms, ? year(s)

???? – Small building behind Chamber of Commerce, ? year(s)

2007 – Shared space with Rene Valley’s Antique Barn in Grand Isle, 1 year

2008 – 2009 Garage behind Hero’s Welcome, 2 years

2010 – 2016 N. Hero Church, 7 years

2017 – 2018 So. Street, So. Hero, 2 years

2019 – 2025 Rte 2, So. Hero, 7 years

Other facts about us. We are the oldest artisan cooperative in Grand Isle County. At least 50% of our members are on fixed incomes. Our Birthday Bash for the last 4 yrs has handed out free food to the community.

So if you hear or know of any place that might be able to accommodate us please reach out.

Carley Tillinghast
President
Island Craft Shop

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So our time at 329 US Rte 2 has come to a close. If anyone hears of a new location for us please reach out. We have been...
01/17/2026

So our time at 329 US Rte 2 has come to a close. If anyone hears of a new location for us please reach out. We have been in various locations since 1991.

Address

3501 US Route 2
South Hero, VT
05474

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(802) 372-3945

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