The Brick Store

The Brick Store A restored 1830s General Store, repurposed as a studio, coworking space & small event space Follow along for updates.

The Brick Store: Located in Fairfield Center, the building has been restored to maintain its historical significance. The owner, Christa Driscoll, has repurposed the storefront as a co-working space, with a kitchenette, lounge rooms and high speed internet. The building will also facilitate her graphic design and art studio, including a workshop for her heirloom letterpress and custom stationery.

This past Saturday’s 802 Arts House ‘Bizarre Bazaar’ at the Brick Store was such a fun day 🎨It was really special being ...
05/19/2026

This past Saturday’s 802 Arts House ‘Bizarre Bazaar’ at the Brick Store was such a fun day 🎨

It was really special being one of the Vermont locations participating in this statewide event organized by 802 Arts House — bringing together artists, makers, small businesses, and creative spaces across Vermont for a day centered around handmade work and community.

Our Fairfield stop was filled with art, paper goods, textiles, wearable pieces, glasswork, local beer, conversation, and people wandering through the old building all day long.

A huge thank you to:

• Dee Christie Art
• The Need to Know
• Tamara Peel’s Art
• Black Creek Bindery
• Kraemer & Kin Beer
• One Stitch Back
• Esther’s Kitchen Window Glass Designs

And especially thank you to Dee Christie & 802 Arts House for organizing this statewide event. It was so lovely seeing folks coming out and supporting Vermont artists and small businesses!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by Fairfield this weekend. We loved having you here! ✨

A little peek at some of the artists & vendors joining us at the Brick Store for the 802ArtsHouse ‘Bizarre Bazaar’ this ...
05/14/2026

A little peek at some of the artists & vendors joining us at the Brick Store for the 802ArtsHouse ‘Bizarre Bazaar’ this Saturday — May 16th ✨

We’ll have:
• The Need to Know
• Tamara Peel’s Art
• Dee Christie Art
• Black Creek Bindery
• Kraemer & Kin Beer
• Burnt Brim VT
• One Stitch Back
• Ollie’s Prints
• Esther’s Kitchen Window Glass Designs

Such a fun mix of handmade art, paper goods, textiles, wearable pieces, glasswork, and even local beer 🍻

Saturday, May 16
10–4 PM
The Brick Store — 4474 RT 36, Fairfield, VT

Come wander, support local artists, and find something unexpected 🤍

Since we just celebrated Mother’s Day, I’ve been thinking a lot about motherhood and running a business…and how differen...
05/12/2026

Since we just celebrated Mother’s Day, I’ve been thinking a lot about motherhood and running a business…and how different it looks behind the scenes than people probably imagine 🫶🏼

Most days are a mix of beautiful chaos, multitasking, creativity, and figuring things out 😁

A lot of my work happens in the middle of everyday life:
• answering emails during nap time
• returning messages while making lunches or after they’re in bed
• thinking through new ideas while driving or mopping floors
• squeezing in little moments to paint or create, because that part of me matters too 🤍

Sometimes it means I’m a little slower getting back to people than I wish I could be. I love good conversations and thoughtful replies — some parts of this season of life often look more like texts, emails, notes, and doing my best to respond between all the moving pieces.

And…I’m grateful for all of it 🥰

Back in college, I learned about “opportunity cost” — the idea that when you choose one thing, you naturally give up time for something else.

I think about that often now…

Running the Brick Store means giving pieces of my time to this old building, to events, to cleaning, to emails, to keeping things moving forward…while also balancing family life, helping with other business responsibilities behind the scenes, and trying to carve out time for creativity and for myself too.

Some days it feels beautifully balanced. Other days it feels a little wild 😸

But after this Mother’s Day weekend, I mostly just feel thankful that I get to try!

Thankful my kids are growing up alongside this building. Thankful for every person who rents the space, sends a message, attends an event, shares a post, or supports this little dream in some way.

You’ve helped make it possible for me to build something meaningful while still being present for the people I love most.

And to all the moms out there juggling businesses, work, creativity, caregiving, and a million invisible tasks at once — you’re doing amazing 🤍

— Christa

[ 📸 Picture from last June in France, on a painting trip at in honor of my 40th year around the sun ☀️]

BIZARRE BAZAAR is coming to a special place near you! 802ArtsHouse is teaming up and with 1830 Brick Store In FAIRFIELD ...
05/06/2026

BIZARRE BAZAAR is coming to a special place near you! 802ArtsHouse is teaming up and with 1830 Brick Store In FAIRFIELD for this one day Special Event! Please come May 16 from 10-4 at the Brick Store to support local artisans and a local venue! There are 4 other Bizarre Bazarres around the state, make a day of it and visit the others! Brick Store , , One Stitch Back, Esther's Kitchen Window Glass Designs

Something to look forward to on May 16th! ✨We’re excited to be one of the locations for the Bizarre Bazaar this year — a...
05/06/2026

Something to look forward to on May 16th! ✨

We’re excited to be one of the locations for the Bizarre Bazaar this year — a multi-location art event celebrating Vermont artists and makers.

At the Brick Store, we’ll have a beautiful lineup of artists joining us from 10–4, with more possibly being added.

There’s been some lovely momentum building already — please help to spread the word! 🫶🏼

If you’ve been looking for something to do, a way to support local artists, or just want to step into a space filled with creativity and good energy…this is one to mark on your calendar.

Please contact Dee with any questions: [email protected]

As always, thank you for being part of what makes this space come alive 🤍

— Christa

Mopping these floors has a way of bringing me back in time.The motion of it, the water, the old boards underfoot… it fee...
04/28/2026

Mopping these floors has a way of bringing me back in time.

The motion of it, the water, the old boards underfoot… it feels like stepping into a long line of people who have cared for this place in their own steady, quiet ways over the years. Just doing what needed to be done to keep it going.

Today I’m a little bit of everything — caretaker, event manager, host, cleaner, stylist, problem-solver… all adding up to being the full-time steward of this old building. And honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

It’s work, but it’s also connection. To the space, to its history, and to all the moments still to come here.

If you’ve been thinking about hosting something — a gathering, a dinner, a workshop, a reason to bring people together — I’m always happy to help you make it happen here.

Happy Tuesday, friends 🧡
Christa

It’s been a few weeks! 🙋🏻‍♀️ We’ve been away the last two weekends, and walking back into the Brick Store this week just...
04/21/2026

It’s been a few weeks! 🙋🏻‍♀️ We’ve been away the last two weekends, and walking back into the Brick Store this week just felt so good 🧡

Everything right where we left it — that familiar light, the smell of the brick, the old floors, the feeling of coming home.

I took a few snapshots as was checking in 📸 Here are a few of my favorites…

I also see May is finally going to be here next Friday - each day a little longer, a little more green, and all the good things that come with this time of year. What are some of your favorite “spring things” that you’ve been missing? Mine is the smell of wet dirt and gardening 🌿

And as always, if you’ve been thinking about gathering — something simple, something special, or just needing a place to bring people together — the Brick Store is here for that.

Always happy to help you make it your own,
Christa ✨

Sunday is still on my mind! 🤍Even with the spring snow swirling outside the Brick Store, it felt so warm inside. We spen...
03/24/2026

Sunday is still on my mind! 🤍

Even with the spring snow swirling outside the Brick Store, it felt so warm inside. We spent the afternoon learning to see the human figure differently, and put that to paper in our “Figure Drawing Primer” class.

There is something incredible about a room full of people being brave enough to try something new together. To everyone who showed up: thank you for being so open and making the space feel a burgeoning art studio! And a huge thank you to our model, who made the day and art come alive!

I’m feeling so lucky to be building this creative space here ✨

I’m planning on having regular figure drawing sessions with a live model, if you’re interested - what days of the week and times would work best for you? Feel free to share with a friend, too!

PS: Don’t worry about having the ‘right’ supplies. I now have a stash of materials from the class you can borrow, or show up with a pencil and paper. Everyone is welcome exactly as they are 🤗

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4474 Route 36
Fairfield, VT
05455

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