Welcome to
Old Schoolhouse Art, a vibrant showcase of the original art created by Alivia Rubino!
Here, her watercolor paintings spring to life, inspiring a variety of art products that capture the essence of nature. Nestled in Tolland, CT, Alivia's studio, housed in a charming old schoolhouse, serves as a creative sanctuary where the beauty of the natural world is thoughtfully reimagined. Each piece is a testament to her passion, resulting in stunning stationery and one-of-a-kind gifts that invite the appreciation of nature’s splendor into everyday life.
Based on New England wildlife, this alphabet set is a beautiful addition to the walls of a nursery, classroom, or any living space. Showcasing the diversity of the region’s woodlands, these cards offer an advanced form of learning for young nature enthusiasts. Each card begins with an original watercolor painting by artist Alivia Rubino. She designs the cards, which are then printed on high-quality, thick cardstock with a soft-touch finish, ensuring an heirloom-quality product.
Our Ocean Alphabet Cards have gotten a boost! Now they are professionally printed on luxurious 24 pt cardstock with a soft-touch finish!
2027 Desk Calendars Now Available for Pre-order!
Releasing September 12th, 2026!
The new 2027 Desk Calendar provides both beauty and whimsy! The convenient 5” x 7” size allows the calendar to fit on a desk. Based on the 2026 watercolor illustrations by Alivia Rubino, this calendar features either a woodland animal or nature scene each month.
Offered in two different formats and two types of paper.
1) Loose leaf 5” x 7” sheets with a mini wooden easel
2) Bound with gold colored rings on a wooden backer for stability. Rings can be opened to refill and add any pages as desired!
Papers:
1) Textured fine art paper: 84 lb heavier stock
2) Polar white smooth paper: 60 lb lightweight stock
January: Barn Owl Resting
February: Porcupine
March: Arctic Hare
April: Mother Fox and Kit
May: Mother Skunks and Babies
June: Moose
July: Eastern Box Turtle
August: American Stoat
September: Gray Squirrel
October: Bat and Mushrooms
November: Raccoons in a Tree
December: Winter Stag
All artwork is ©2026 Alivia Rubino and Old Schoolhouse Art. No generative AI has been used in the creation of the artwork.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND WHERE TO FIND OUR PRODUCTS:
We’ll be at:
Saturday, September 12th, 2026: 10 AM - 3 PM: The Market at 1115 Main: Manchester, CT
September 18th - October 4th, 2026: The Big E: The Connecticut Building, Part of The Bristol Bazaar: West Springfield, MA
Sunday, September 20th, 2026: 10 AM - 1 PM: Coventry Farmers’ Market: Coventry, CT
Friday, October 2nd, 5 PM - 8 PM: Middletown First Fridays: Middletown, CT
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026: 10 AM - 4 PM: 44th Annual Old Wethersfield Arts and Crafts Fair: Wethersfield, CT
Sunday, October 4th, 2026: 10 AM - 1 PM: Coventry Farmers’ Market: Coventry, CT
Sunday, October 11th, 2026: 10 AM - 3 PM: The Market at 1115 Main: Manchester, CT
Saturday & Sunday, October 17th-18th, 2026: 10 AM - 4 PM: 44th Annual Roseland Cottage Fine Arts and Crafts Festival: Woodstock, CT
Sunday, October 25th, 2026: 10 AM - 1 PM: Coventry Farmers’ Market: Coventry, CT
Sunday, November 22, 2026: 9 AM - 3 PM: Women’s Craft Celebration: Pond House Cafe, Elizabeth Park: West Hartford, CT
Consignment & Booth Locations:
Bristol Bazaar: 67 Race St, Bristol, CT 06010
Gifts On the Green: 43 Hayward Ave, Colchester, CT 06415
Stockists:
Please see our wholesale page if you would like to receive our current list of stockists.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Orders, such as cards or prints, can be customized to feature a name of the recipient. If you are interested in a commission for a pet portrait, please refer to the Commissions page.
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Orders made on the website are typically processed in 3-5 business days. They are then shipped by USPS Ground Advantage, which can take an additional 2-5 days.
Snail Mail is sent through USPS and will arrive in 1-5 business days.
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We do not offer returns unless the item(s) have arrived damaged as a result of packaging or manufacturing. Photos/videos of the damage have to be received within 24 hours to be eligible for a refund. All items shipped with USPS Ground Advantage or Priority Mail are insured. *Custom portrait return policies are different.
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Snail Mail Art & Nature Club members receive free shipping on their subscription.
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For all other retail orders, there is a standard flat fee of $9.00 per shipping order to cover rising shipping costs and handling. Local scheduled pick up is an option if you are within proximity of Tolland, CT.
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Wholesale shipping orders have tiered pricing and may receive free shipping at checkout.
Should you place a retail order and select the “FREE WHOLESALE-INVOICE SHIPPING” instead of the USPS Flat Rate you will be sent an invoice to pay the balance before your order ships. FREE Wholesale shipping is specifically for retail establishments purchasing bulk wholesale orders. Should you fail to pay the shipping balance within 3 days, then your order will be refunded.
*Our Etsy page utilizes weight based shipping. If the item you are looking to purchase is available on our Etsy page, you are welcome to make your purchase on there if it lowers your shipping cost.
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If you are interested in collaborating on an illustration project, please send a message with the contact form to discuss it. I will send you a proposal should your project fit in my timeline and aligns with my style and interest.
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Yes, I offer a range of products wholesale. Please visit my Wholesale page to access my Faire account. If you’d like to take a look at my digital catalog, please reach out via email and I will send you a link.